Quick guide to buying a projector
Profile: Presentations in meeting rooms for five to 50 people Type: Projectors from 2.5kg to 8kg Est. Price: S$3,500 (US$2,576.88) and above Whether it's for a sales presentation, a management meeting or even a training session, the projector has become an indispensable tool in many offices today. Portability takes a backseat here since the projector is likely to stay within the office. This allows it to offer a wide variety of input connectivity options and relatively intuitive user interface to meet the needs of the boardroom crowd.
Shopping specs  Resolution
With most notebooks equipped with XGA screens these days, the natural choice for most offices is a projector with XGA native resolution. At this resolution, the projector is often capable of displaying details such as small numbers and complex illustrations. Opt for a model with an SXGA (1,280x1,024) or higher resolution only if a high level of image detail is needed. Brightness
The optimum brightness in an office projector depends on three main factors: The size of the room; lighting conditions; and screen size. Pick a projector that's rated 1,500 lumens and above as this is generally sufficient for normal meeting rooms and classrooms with a fair amount of ambient light. Those who frequently use the projector in conference rooms with large projection screens or a brightly lit environment should consider models with at least 2,000 lumens. Connectivity options
One aspect of projector technology that has improved tremendously in recent years is the connectivity options. For a decent machine, you can usually find composite video, S-video, analog computer (or VGA) and sometimes even component video inputs. Increasingly, you can also find models sporting multiple ports for the same video inputs plus DVI digital inputs and wireless LAN connectivity which facilitates convenient switching among multiple input sources plugged into the same projector. Ease of use
This is an important feature that many buyers tend to overlook. Studies have shown that office projectors with an intuitive user interface not only save time and effort but tend to break down less often since they are less likely to be misused. Other nice-to-have features
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