What Kind of Images Do You Plan to Show?
Data, Video, Photos, And Games
There are four basic kinds of images you can show on a projector: data, video, photos, and games. Any projector can show any kind of image, of course, but it’s important to understand that a given projector might handle one kind of image well without necessarily doing a good job with the others. Naturally, you’ll want a projector that does a good job with the kind of images you plan to throw.
Most models are sold either as data or business projectors, or as home theater, home entertainment, or video projectors. In addition, a small but growing number are sold as models for game play.
Such As PowerPoint Presentations, Spreadsheets, And PDF Files,
Data projectors will most likely do well with data images, such as PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets, and PDF files, while home theater projectors are best at handling full-motion video. Any projector that handles video well should also do a good job with photos, since photos have a lot in common with video, but without the added complication of movement, which opens the door to additional image artifacts.
Games Require Some Of The Capabilities
Games require some of the capabilities you need for data images and some that you need for video images. If you want to use a projector with video games, and can’t find a review or see a demo that specifically relates to image quality for games, look for a model that handles both video and data images well.
