Projectors

A successful presentation can be clearly seen and understood -- thus, the heart of a successful presentation is a top-quality projector. Choosing hardware to suit the setting is vitally important. Which resolution is best for your purposes? What's the difference?

FAQ

Which types of projectors are best suited for viewing digital photographs?

• SVGA Projectors
  SVGA's 800 x 600 resolution is recommended for simple graphics (such as clip art or pie/bar charts) and documents created with PowerPoint software. SVGA is no longer the standard but is still considered a solid, affordable "workhorse" for smaller presentation areas. As XGA laptops become more and more popular, it's a good idea to make sure your SVGA projector can "compress" XGA data.
  
   
• XGA Projectors
  XGA's 1,024 x 768 resolution is recommended for detailed graphics (such as architectural drawings) and spreadsheets created with Excel-type software. XGA is currently the most common resolution used on laptops and desktops and is highly recommended for DVD presenters. XGA is also the current upper limit for gas plasma monitors.
  
   
• SXGA Projectors
  SXGA's 1,280 x 1,024 resolution is recommended for ultra high-resolution graphics and presentations which revolve around CAD/CAM applications. This resolution's unusual 5:4 aspect ratio creates a narrower display than the 4:3 ratio of traditional computer monitors. Calibrated for a higher version of XGA, SXGA equipment is often more expensive than hardware designed for lower resolutions but may be most suitable for a permanent conference room.

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