Choosing the right LED projector for you..

Benefits of an LED Projector
What brightness level do I require?
What Resolution is right for me?
How portable should my projector be?
What does the PC Free and Wireless features mean?
Is there anything else to look for?
What LED projectors do you recommend?

Benefits of an LED Projector

• LED Life Span
  LED projectors offer a longer lifespan than the lamp based counterparts. While an average lamp life is up to 6,000 hours, LED projectors feature a light source life up to 30,000 hours.
  The catch? Once their time is up you generally cannot replace the LED. However if it was used for 2 hours every single day, 30,000 hours would be several decades.
  
• Portability
  LED Projectors tend to be much smaller and more portable than their lamp based counterparts though generally less bright.
• Media Player
  Many LED based projectors can operate without a PC or other player connected and can read many file types from a memory stick.

What brightness level do I require?
Brightness with all projectors is universally measured in ANSI Lumens. Traditionally the brightness level for LED projectors ranges from 50 to 1500 ANSI Lumens. While some of the Laser & LED Hybrid projectors are a much more powerful at up to 4000 lumens.
Your viewing environment and audience size will be a major factor in determining how bright your projector must be:
Below is a basic recommendation of required brightness level:
Personal presentation to 2-4 people = 250 Lumens
Small Group of 6-12 People = 500-750 Lumens
Classroom up to 20 people = 1000 Lumens

Lighting conditions will also play a factor. In a standard sized meeting room (ie approx 20 people with lights on), a brightness level of 2500 Lumens or more is recommended. A lower brightness can still be used, however the ambient light in the room may have to be lowered to ensure a clear image. For large venues the next level of brightness is acheived through Laser projectors.

What Resolution is right for me? [top]
A Native Resolution is essentially a measurement for the number of pixels being projected. The most common measurements for business projectors are:
FWVGA - 854 x 480 (SD)
WXGA - 1280x800 (HD) - Recommended

A WXGA resolution will project more pixels and therefore a more detailed image than its alternatives giving you a more flexible projector whcih can handle most tasks.

How portable should my projector be? [top]
With advancing technology, LED projectors are now smaller and more portable than ever before. Many new projectors weigh in at only 300grams and are palm sized. The small the projector is, however, normally means is is going to be less bright... the slightly larger and heavier units usually will give a brighter image.

Is there anything else to look out for? [top]
Before you begin your search for a projector, it is important to know exactly what you wish to use your projector for. Are you planning on using it solely for presentations? Or will you be taking it home in the evenings for some home movies? This can become a factor especially as some projectors will offer better inbuilt speakers or media players if you intend for it to be a home entertainment unit as well.

Cheap Knock Offs
LED stands for Light Emitting Diode but there are some no name brand companies popping up selling nasty basic projectors labeled as LED that they define as Light Emitting Device. Key way to identify these... If it looks to good to be true it probably is. Stick with real brands that have parts service centres and above all Australian warranties.

What LED projectors do you recommend? [top]

Portable LED Projector Recommendations
BenQ GS1 DLP Ultra Portable LED Projector			Your Price: $899
	SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: WXGA 1280 x 720 16:9 Brightness: 300 ANSI Lumens Maximum Contrast: 100,000:1 Weight: 0.570kg (Battery 0.4kg) Fan Noise: 30 / 28db (eco) Warranty: 1 Years (+1 Year $85) Lamp Warranty: 12 months / 750 hours Lamp Life Up To: 30,000hrs	FEATURES - Vertical Keystone - Instant Off - HDMI Connection - USB stick reader - Wireless Included - Online Content Streaming - 3 Hour Battery - Bluetooth Audio [More Information]	RRP: $999 $100 OFF WAS $999 Ends 30th June Flat Rate Freight! $22 Insured Australia Wide. Pick up Available
Optoma ML750 DLP Pico Widescreen LED Projector			Your Price: $929
	SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: WXGA 1280 x 800 Brightness: 700 ANSI Lumens Maximum Contrast: 10,000:1 Weight: 0.38kg Fan Noise: N/A Warranty: 3 Years (+1 Year $85) Lamp Warranty: 12months/1000hrs Lamp Life Up To: 20,000hrs	FEATURES - Off & Go - PC Free - MS Office Reader - SD Card Reader - HDMI Connection - MHL Compatible - 1.5GB Internal Storage - Optional Wireless - iPad, iPhone Wireless(optional) [More Information]	RRP: $1099 In Stock Now! $170 OFF WAS $1099 Ends 30th June Flat Rate Freight! $22 Insured Australia Wide. Pick up Available
Optoma ML750ST DLP Pico Widescreen LED Projector			Your Price: $1199
	SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: WXGA 1280 x 800 Brightness: 800 ANSI Lumens Maximum Contrast: 20,000:1 Weight: 0.42kg Fan Noise: 22db (eco) Warranty: 3 Years (+1 Year $100) Lamp Warranty: 12months/1000hrs Lamp Life Up To: 20,000hrs	FEATURES - Short Throw Distance - Off & Go - PC Free - MS Office Reader - SD Card Reader - HDMI Connection - MHL Compatible - Optional Wireless - iPad, iPhone Wireless(optional) [More Information]	RRP: $1199 In Stock Now! $170 OFF WAS $1099 Ends 30th June Flat Rate Freight! $22 Insured Australia Wide. Pick up Available
Optoma ML1500e DLP Mini Widescreen LED Projector			Your Price: $1450
	SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: WXGA 1280 x 800 Brightness: 1500 ANSI Lumens Maximum Contrast: 20,000:1 Weight: 1.4kg Fan Noise: N/A Warranty: 3 Years (+1 Year $119) Lamp Warranty: 12months/1000hrs Lamp Life Up To: 20,000hrs	FEATURES - Off & Go - PC Free - MS Office Reader - SD Card Reader - HDMI Connection - 2x 3W Stereo Speakers - Optional Wireless - iPad, iPhone Wireless(optional) [More Information]	RRP: $1899 $149 OFF WAS $1599 Ends 30th June Flat Rate Freight! $22 Insured Australia Wide. Pick up Available
Casio XJ-F200WN LED Multimedia Projector			Your Price: $1199
	SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: WXGA 1280 x 800 16:10 Brightness: 3000 ANSI Lumens Maximum Contrast: 20,000:1 Weight: 3.8kg Fan Noise: 35 / 29db (eco) Warranty: 5 years / 10,000 hours Lamp Warranty: 5 years / 10,000 hours Lamp Life Up To: 20,000hrs	FEATURES - 2x HDMI Connection - 5V USB Power - USB stick reader (Jpeg / Video) - Optional Wireless - 1.5x Zoom - Instant Off - Auto Vertical Keystone - 360° Installation (vertical axis) - Portrait Installation Mode - Powerful 16W Speaker [More Information]	RRP: $1799 $300 OFF WAS $1499 Ends 30th June Flat Rate Freight! $22 Insured Australia Wide. Pick up Available
Casio XJ-A257 Ultra Slim Portable Widescreen LED Projector - With PC Free & Wireless			Your Price: $1599
	SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: WXGA 1280 x 800 16:10 Brightness: 3000 ANSI Lumens Maximum Contrast: 1800:1 Weight: 2.3kg Fan Noise: 35 / 29db (eco) Warranty: 5 years / 10,000 hours Lamp Warranty: 5 years / 10,000 hours Lamp Life Up To: 20,000hrs	FEATURES - 2.0x Zoom - HDMI Connection - Motorized Focus & Zoom - Instant Off - Auto Vertical Keystone - USB stick reader (Jpeg / Video) - 2GB Internal Memory - Wireless - Included - iPhone/Android Wireless Projection [More Information]	RRP: $1999 $200 OFF WAS $1799 Ends 30th June Flat Rate Freight! $22 Insured Australia Wide. Pick up Available
Sony VPLPHZ10 High Brightness Full HD Laser Projector			Your Price: $3299
	SPECIFICATIONS Native Resolution: WUXGA 1920 x 1200 16:10 Brightness: 5000 ANSI Lumens Maximum Contrast: 500,000:1 Weight: 8.7kg Fan Noise: 36 / 25db (eco) Warranty: 3 Years Lamp Warranty: 1500 hours Lamp Life Up To: 20,000hrs	FEATURES - HDMI Input - Vertical & Horizontal Keystone - Vertical & Horizontal Lens Shift - 1.45x Zoom - 360 degree tilt Horizontal & Vert. - Powerful 16W Speaker - HDBaseT Compatible [More Information]	RRP: $3999 WAS $3599 SAVE $300 Ends 30th June Flat Rate Freight! $22 Insured Australia Wide. Pick up Available