Choosing the right projector for your school.

What brightness level do I require?
What Resolution is right for me?
Are there portable models available?
What do the PC Free and Wireless features mean?
Is there anything else to look for?
Can I order using a Purchase Order?
What projectors do you recommend for educators?

What brightness level do I require?
Brightness with all digital projectors is universally measured in ANSI Lumens. The brightness level required in a standard size classroom can range considerably, depending on the screen size and ambient light. Traditionally a brightness level or 3000 ANSI Lumens or more is sufficient for a standard screen size like 90" to 100" in a lit room. Your viewing environment will be a major factor in determining how bright your projector must be. A lower brightness can still be used, however the ambient light in the room may have to be lowered or the screen size reduced to ensure a clear image. The Larger the screen and the higher the ambient light is in the room the more powerful the projector will have to be.

What Resolution is right for me? [top]
A native resolution is essentially a measurement for the number of pixels being projected. Usually this is represented in a number of pixels width to height e.g. 1280 pixels width and 800 pixels high. Projectors can accept signals higher and lower of the native resolution but will have to convert or compress the signal to display in the native resolution.

The most common measurements for education projectors are
SVGA - 800x600 - Great large font e.g. basic PowerPoint presentations
XGA - 1024x768 - Basic Powerpoint and video presentations
WXGA - 1280x800 (HD) - Enough detail to handle smaller text or HD video e.g. Spread Sheets
WUXGA - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) - The most detail great with full HD movies small text or even fine CAD drawings.

Are there Portable models available? [top]
All projectors can be transported fairly easily, though the size and weight of a projector will limit the amount of brightness it can produce. So for a large venue situation with 100 people you would want a powerful machine with over 4000 lumens brightness to achieve a large image. While smaller 6 people groups can have a little pocket sized projector. There are a few classes of projectors as below:

• Less than 0.5kg - Pico Projector (limited to less than 1000 lumens brightness good for 2-10 people audience)
• Less than 1kg - Mini Projector (usually 1000 to 2000 lumens brightness suitable for around a dozen people audience)
• 1-2kg - Portable projector (Range from 2000 to 3000 lumens and can handle a classroom sized audience around 30)
• 2-3kg - Multipurpose (3000 - 4000 lumens fine for up to 50 people groups)
• 3kg+ - Large Venue (Larger more powerful models 4000 lumens to 10,000 when you have conference centre)

What do the PC Free and Wireless features mean ? [top]
PC Free and Wireless functions are two relatively new technologies to be found with presentation projectors.

PC Free allows the unit to project a presentation, image or some video files without the need to connect a computer or any other AV device. The correctly formatted files can be loaded onto a USB flash drive or SD Card, which is then connected directly to the projector. The projector can only read some file types and therefore a standard PowerPoint presentation must be correctly formatted into a projection file. Software comes with many of these projectors that can do this for you. PC Free is a great option for teachers that have many sessions or presentations a day and do not wish to carry around both a projector and a notebook computer.

Wireless connectivity allows the projector to connect to a computer without the need for cabling. Wireless typically transmits at a low frame rate so is only suitable for presentations and photo's, not for motion (video/movies)

Is there anything else to look out for? [top]
If you plan on installing a projector in the ceiling then 'throw distance' will become a factor to be aware of. Many projectors will require around 3.2m distance for a 2 metre wide image, but this can vary so let us know if you need a specific distance for a current image size.

Can I order using a Purchase Order ? [top]

Yes. Once you have decided on the products you require, you may attach your schools offical purchase order to an email and send to sales@gmmultimedia.com.au . Please ensure your purchase order includes billing and delivery instructions plus is signed by an authorised person. Payment terms for most education facilities is 30 days, however restrictions may apply depending on order size and trading history.

What projectors do you recommend for educators? [top]

Multipurpose Recommendations
Epson EB-W52 LCD Multimedia Widescreen Projector			Your Price: $739
	SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: WXGA 1280 x 800 16:10 Brightness: 4000 ANSI Lumens Maximum Contrast: 16,000:1 Weight: 2.6kg Fan Noise: 37 / 28db (eco) Warranty: 2 Years (+1 Year $119) Lamp Warranty: 12 months / 750 hours Lamp Life Up To: 12,000hrs	FEATURES - Vertical & Horizontal Keystone - HDMI Connection - USB to laptop Connection - USB reader (JPEG, GIF, BMP, AVI) - Instant Off - Presentation Wireless - Included [More Information]	RRP: $799 NEW! In Stock Now! $110 OFF WAS $849 Extended till 30th Sept Flat Rate Freight! $22 Insured Australia Wide. Pick up Available
Epson EB-FH52 LCD Multimedia Full HD Projector			Your Price: $999
	SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: WUXGA 1920 x 1080 16:9 Brightness: 4000 ANSI Lumens Maximum Contrast: 16,000:1 Weight: 3.1kg Fan Noise: 37 / 28db (eco) Warranty: 2 Years (+1 Year $119) Lamp Warranty: 12 months / 750 hours Lamp Life Up To: 12,000hrs	FEATURES - Vertical & Horizontal Keystone - Powerful 16W Speaker - 1.6x Zoom - 2x HDMI Connection - USB to laptop Connection - USB reader (JPEG, GIF, BMP, AVI) - Instant Off - Presentation Wireless - Included - Miracast Compatible [More Information]	RRP: $1149 NEW! In Stock Now! $200 OFF WAS $1199 Extended till 30th Sept Flat Rate Freight! $22 Insured Australia Wide. Pick up Available
Casio XJ-F211WN LED Multimedia HD Projector			Your Price: $1399
	SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: WXGA 1280 x 800 16:10 Brightness: 3500 ANSI Lumens Maximum Contrast: 20,000:1 Weight: 3.8kg Fan Noise: 35 / 29db (eco) Warranty: 5 years / 10,000 hours LED Warranty: 5 years / 10,000 hours LED Life Up To: 20,000hrs	FEATURES - 2x HDMI Connection - 5V USB Power - Optional Wireless - 1.5x Zoom - Instant Off - Auto Vertical Keystone - 360° Installation (vertical axis) - Portrait Installation Mode - Powerful 16W Speaker [More Information]	RRP: $1999 $400 OFF WAS $1799 Extended till 30th Sept Flat Rate Freight! $22 Insured Australia Wide. Pick up Available
Casio XJ-S400WN LED Multimedia High Brightness HD Projector			Your Price: $1599
	SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: WXGA 1280 x 800 16:10 Brightness: 4000 ANSI Lumens Maximum Contrast: 20,000:1 Weight: 5.9kg Fan Noise: 35 / 29db (eco) Warranty: 5 years / 10,000 hours LED Warranty: 5 years / 10,000 hours LED Life Up To: 20,000hrs	FEATURES - 2x HDMI Connection - 5V USB Power - Optional Wireless - 1.7x Zoom - Instant Off - Auto Vertical Keystone - Powerful 16W Speaker [More Information]	RRP: $3199 $1200 OFF WAS $2799 Extended till 30th Sept Flat Rate Freight! $22 Insured Australia Wide. Pick up Available
Casio XJ-S400UN LED Multimedia High Brightness Full HD Projector			Your Price: $1999
	SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: WUXGA 1920 x 1200 16:10 Brightness: 4000 ANSI Lumens Maximum Contrast: 20,000:1 Weight: 5.9kg Fan Noise: 35 / 29db (eco) Warranty: 5 years / 10,000 hours LED Warranty: 5 years / 10,000 hours LED Life Up To: 20,000hrs	FEATURES - 2x HDMI Connection - 5V USB Power - Optional Wireless - 1.7x Zoom - Instant Off - Auto Vertical Keystone - Powerful 16W Speaker [More Information]	RRP: $3599 $1200 OFF WAS $3199 Extended till 30th Sept Flat Rate Freight! $22 Insured Australia Wide. Pick up Available
Ultra Portable Recommendations
Epson EB-1780W LCD Portable Multimedia HD Projector			Your Price: $999
	SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: WXGA 1280 x 800 16:10 Brightness: 3000 ANSI Lumens Maximum Contrast: 10,000:1 Weight: 1.77kg Fan Noise: 39 / 30db (eco) Warranty: 3 Years (+1 Year $119) Lamp Warranty: 12 months / 750 hours Lamp Life Up To: 7,000hrs	FEATURES - Auto Vertical Keystone - Auto Horizontal Keystone - Auto Screen Fit - Instant Off - HDMI Connection - MHL Compatible - USB image reader (jpeg, gif) - USB video reader (AVI) - USB file reader ( PDF) - Presentation Wireless - Included [More Information]	RRP: $1199 In Stock Now! $100 OFF WAS $1099 Extended till 30th Sept Flat Rate Freight! $22 Insured Australia Wide. Pick up Available
Epson EB-1795F LCD Portable Multimedia Full HD Projector			Your Price: $1599
	SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: WUXGA 1920 x 1080 16:9 Brightness: 3200 ANSI Lumens Maximum Contrast: 10,000:1 Weight: 1.8kg Fan Noise: 39 / 30db (eco) Warranty: 3 Years (+1 Year $125) Lamp Warranty: 12 months / 750 hours Lamp Life Up To: 7,000hrs	FEATURES - Auto Vertical Keystone - Auto Horizontal Keystone - Auto Screen Fit - Instant Off - HDMI Connection - MHL Compatible - PC Free - Gesture Presenter - Wireless - Wifi, NFC, Miracast - iPad, iPhone Wireless Projection [More Information]	RRP: $1799 $200 OFF WAS $1799 Extended till 30th Sept Flat Rate Freight! $22 Insured Australia Wide. Pick up Available
Short Throw Recommendations
Optoma GT1080HDR DLP Full HD Short Throw Projector			Your Price: $1599
	SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: WUXGA 1920 x 1080 16:9 Brightness: 3800 ANSI Lumens Maximum Contrast: 50,000:1 Weight: 3.49kg Fan Noise: 26db (eco) Warranty: 2 Years (+1 Year $125) Lamp Warranty: 12months/1000hrs Lamp Life Up To: 15,000hrs	FEATURES - HDR10 Compatible - Rec. 709 Colour Calibration - Vertical Keystone Correction - 2x HDMI Connection - Powerful 10W Speaker - 3D Capable(3D glasses required) - Fast Gaming Modes [More Information]	RRP: $1999 Limited Stock Available Now! $400 OFF WAS $1999 Extended till 30th Sept Flat Rate Freight! $22 Insured Australia Wide. Pick up Available
Maxell MCAW3006 LCD Ultra Short Throw Data HD Projector			Your Price: $1099
	SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: WXGA 1280 x 800 16:10 Brightness: 3300 ANSI Lumens Maximum Contrast: 10,000:1 Weight: 4.3kg Fan Noise: 37 / 30db (eco) Warranty: 3 Years (+1 Year $119) Lamp Warranty: 6months/750hrs Lamp Life Up To: 6,000hrs	FEATURES - Vertical Keystone Correction - 2x HDMI Connection - Powerful 16W Speaker - USB stick reader (jpeg only) - Optional Wireless - Optional Wall Mount [More Information]	RRP: $1799 Was $1499 Save $400 Extended till 30th Sept Flat Rate Freight! $22 Insured Australia Wide. Pick up Available
Maxell MCAW3506 LCD Ultra Short Throw Data HD Projector			Your Price: $1299
	SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: WXGA 1280 x 800 16:10 Brightness: 3700 ANSI Lumens Maximum Contrast: 10,000:1 Weight: 4.3kg Fan Noise: 36 / 29db (eco) Warranty: 3 Years (+1 Year $119) Lamp Warranty: 6months/750hrs Lamp Life Up To: 6,000hrs	FEATURES - Vertical Keystone Correction - 2x HDMI Connection - Powerful 16W Speaker - Optional Wireless - Optional Wall Mount [More Information]	RRP: $1999 Was $1649 Save $350 Extended till 30th Sept Flat Rate Freight! $22 Insured Australia Wide. Pick up Available
Optoma HD36UST DLP High Brightness Full HD Ultra Short Throw Projector			Your Price: $1999
	SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: WUXGA 1920 x 1080 16:9 Brightness: 4000 ANSI Lumens Maximum Contrast: 22,000:1 Weight: 3.9kg Fan Noise: 25db (eco) Warranty: 2 Years (+1 Year $100) Lamp Warranty: 12months/1000hrs Lamp Life Up To: 15,000hrs	FEATURES - 2x HDMI Connection - USB Reader Jpeg, PDF, - USB Reader Word, Excel, Powerpoint - Wireless - Optional - iPad, iPhone Wireless Projection - Opt. - Powerful 15W Speaker - 3D Capable(3D glasses required) [More Information]	RRP: $2299 In Stock Now! Flat Rate Freight! $22 Insured Australia Wide. Pick up Available
Large Venue Recommendations
Hitachi CPWX5506 LCD Large Venue HD Projector			Your Price: $1599
	SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: WXGA 1280 x 800 16:10 Brightness: 5400 ANSI Lumens Maximum Contrast: 10,000:1 Weight: 6.9kg Fan Noise: 38 / 29db (eco) Warranty: 3 Years (+1 Year $135) Lamp Warranty: 6months/750hrs Lamp Life Up To: 6,000hrs	FEATURES - Horizontal & Vertical Lens Shift - Horizontal & Vertical Keystone - 1.6x Zoom - 2x HDMI Input Connection - 1x HDMI Output - Powerful 16W Speaker - Optional Wireless - Stacking Function - Edge Blending - Geometric Correction - HDBaseT Compatible [More Information]	RRP: $2319 Was $2299 Save $700 Extended till 30th Sept Flat Rate Freight! $22 Insured Australia Wide. Pick up Available
Optoma EH512 DLP High Brightness Full HD Multimedia Widescreen Projector			Your Price: $1599
	SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: WUXGA 1920 x 1080 16:9 Brightness: 5000 ANSI Lumens Maximum Contrast: 15,000:1 Weight: 4.6kg Fan Noise: 30db (eco) Warranty: 2 Years (+1 Year $135) Lamp Warranty: 12months/1000hrs Lamp Life Up To: 7,000hrs	FEATURES - Horizontal & Vertical Keystone - 2x HDMI Connection - MHL Compatible - 1.5x Zoom - Vertical Lens Shift - Powerful 2x 10W Speaker - 3D Capable(3D glasses required) - Wireless Included [More Information]	RRP: $2199 $500 OFF WAS $2099 Extended till 30th Sept Flat Rate Freight! $22 Insured Australia Wide. Pick up Available
Epson EB-2250U LCD High Brightness Full HD Widescreen Multimedia Projector			Your Price: $1999
	SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: WUXGA 1920 x 1200 16:10 Brightness: 5000 ANSI Lumens Maximum Contrast: 15,000:1 Weight: 4.8kg Fan Noise: 39 / 29db (eco) Warranty: 3 Years (+1 Year $135) Lamp Warranty: 12 months / 750 hours Lamp Life Up To: 10,000hrs	FEATURES - Vertical & Horizontal Keystone - Powerful 16W Speaker - 1.6x Zoom - 2x HDMI Connection - MHL Compatible - USB to laptop Connection - Instant Off - Wireless - Optional - iPad, iPhone Wireless Optional [More Information]	RRP: $2299 $200 OFF WAS $2199 Extended till 30th Sept Flat Rate Freight! $22 Insured Australia Wide. Pick up Available
Epson EB-2265U LCD High Brightness Full HD Widescreen Multimedia Projector			Your Price: $2399
	SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: WUXGA 1920 x 1200 16:10 Brightness: 5500 ANSI Lumens Maximum Contrast: 15,000:1 Weight: 4.9kg Fan Noise: 39 / 29db (eco) Warranty: 3 Years (+1 Year $135) Lamp Warranty: 12 months / 750 hours Lamp Life Up To: 10,000hrs	FEATURES - Vertical & Horizontal Keystone - Powerful 16W Speaker - 1.6x Zoom - 2x HDMI Connection - MHL Compatible - HDBaseT Compatible - USB to laptop Connection - Instant Off - Wireless - Included - WiDi and Miracast - iPad, iPhone Wireless Projection [More Information]	RRP: $2999 $400 OFF WAS $2799 Extended till 30th Sept Flat Rate Freight! $22 Insured Australia Wide. Pick up Available
Maxell MPWU5503 LCD Large Venue Laser Projector			Your Price: $2499
	SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: WUXGA 1920 x 1200 16:10 Brightness: 5000 ANSI Lumens Maximum Contrast: 1,500,000:1 Weight: 8.2kg Fan Noise: 36 / 27db (eco) Warranty: 5 Years / 20,000hrs Laser Warranty: 5 Years / 20,000hrs Laser Life Up To: 50,000hrs	FEATURES - Vertical Lens Shift (-0%, +56.5%) - Horizontal Lens Shift (+/- 4.6%) - Horizontal & Vertical Keystone - 1.7x Zoom - 360 degree tilt Horizontal & Vert. - 2x HDMI Input Connection - Powerful 16W Speaker - Optional Wireless - HDBaseT Compatible [More Information]	RRP: $4169 Was $3999 Save $1500 Extended till 30th Sept Flat Rate Freight! $22 Insured Australia Wide. Pick up Available
Sony VPLPHZ60 High Brightness Full HD Laser Projector			Your Price: $3799
	SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: WUXGA 1920 x 1200 16:10 Brightness: 6000 ANSI Lumens Maximum Contrast: 500,000:1 Weight: 7kg Fan Noise: 37 / 34db (eco) Warranty: 5 Years / 20,000 hours Laser Warranty: 5 Years / 20,000 hours Laser Life Up To: 20,000hrs	FEATURES - 2x HDMI Input - Vertical & Horizontal Keystone - Vertical Lens Shift (-35%, +55%) - Horizontal Lens Shift (+/- 15%) - 1.6x Zoom - 360 degree tilt Horizontal & Vert. - Powerful 16W Speaker - HDBaseT Compatible [More Information]	RRP: $5499 WAS $4999 SAVE $1200 Extended till 30th Sept Flat Rate Freight! $22 Insured Australia Wide. Pick up Available
Panasonic PT-MZ880 Laser Large Venue Full HD Projector			Your Price: $8299
	SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: WUXGA 1920 x 1200 16:10 Brightness: 8000 ANSI Lumens Maximum Contrast: 3,000,000:1 Weight: 18.6kg Fan Noise: 34 / 27db (eco) Warranty: 5 Years / 10,000 hours Laser Warranty: 5 Years / 10,000 hours Laser Life Up To: 20,000hrs	FEATURES - 1.6x Optical Zoom - 3x HDMI Connection - Vertical & Horizontal Keystone - Vertical Lens Shift (+/- 67%) - Horizontal Lens Shift (+/- 35%) - Powered Lens Shift - Powered Focus - 360° Installation (v&h axis) - Portrait Projection - Geometric Correction - Digital Link Compatible - Optional Wireless - Lens Options [More Information]	RRP: $10999 IN STOCK NOW! $700 OFF WAS $8999 Extended till 30th Sept Flat Rate Freight! $22 Insured Australia Wide. Pick up Available