Digital Projector

Davy Crockett · #1 (**permalink**) 26-10-2009, 05:45 PM

Would love a digy projector to go with new laptop.
any good ones about for under a Grand every thing seems to be £thousands
also is power point the best presentaion software for wildlife pics

RobSutton · #2 (**permalink**) 26-10-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Davy Crockett

Would love a digy projector to go with new laptop.
any good ones about for under a Grand every thing seems to be £thousands
also is power point the best presentaion software for wildlife pics

You should be able to get a perfectly adequate one for around £500. Look for one of the cheaper brands rather than a top notch Canon or similar. We use Infocus ones at work cheap(ish) and cheerful but they do the job. I use powerpoint for all my "slide" shows now - it's very versatile and can produce really good shows.

Lancashire Lad · #3 (**permalink**) 26-10-2009, 06:03 PM

Hi David,

One factor to be aware of which might influence a decision to purchase a particular model or not, would be the cost of replacement lamps. (Some of these seem to be horrendously expensive).

Regards,
Mike.

RobSutton · #4 (**permalink**) 26-10-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Lancashire Lad

Hi David,

One factor to be aware of which might influence a decision to purchase a particular model or not, would be the cost of replacement lamps. (Some of these seem to be horrendously expensive).

Regards,
Mike.

They are but they don't seem to need replacing very often - we've had some of our projectors in use pretty much daily for 5 years or so and have never had to replace a lamp. On some models you need to clean the dust filters regularly to prevent overheating.