A TV Projector Buyer's Guide

By Emily Boggs

The TV projector has seen a revival of sorts in recent years. While it took a back seat to the plasma once larger sets came out without the projector involved, technologies like DLP and LCD have brought some very affordable TV projectors onto the market with great picture quality.

If you're open to the idea of a TV projector, you're making a wise decision. As long as you know some of the key ingredients that go into a projection device that's right for your situation, you're likely to walk away with a great purchase.

In being mindful of a few of the most important attributes relating to these products, you'll be very well educated in the world of TV projectors.

Try to get a resolution that you're happy with, as this is the most important attribute to look for when buying a projector. You may want to consider getting a WXGA projector, which gives you some very high quality images with wide screen capabilities.

You should also look at the contrast ratio of your TV projector. The contrast ratio indicates the difference between darker and lighter colors on your screen, and the bigger ratios will generally sell for more money.

Brightness, which is measured in lumens, is another key consideration you'll need to make with respect to your TV projector. Try to get something with 1,000 or more lumens if at all possible.

In addition to the TV projector, you'll also need to buy a screen. The images from your projector will show up on your screen, and while the screen won't have as much bearing on the image quality, it still matters.

There are various fabrics you can choose when looking at a projection screen. The most popular one is white matte, but you may want something more reflective that broadcasts a brighter image.

At the end of the day, the decision all lies in your hands. Shop wisely and you'll surely find something great. - 31403

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