O OY I =. [O From The Boardroom To The Backyard, P rojectors Brighten Up Any Occasion (NAPSA)—More and more fam- level between 1,800 and 2,500 ilies may be enjoying big-screen entertainment at home—thanks to the latest advances in afford- ANSI lumens will deliver the most dynamic experience. Resolution—A native resolu- able projection equipment. That’s because projectors aren't just for the office anymore. Today’s bright projectors move easily from tion is essentially a measurement of the numberof pixels being pro- jected. A multiuse projector usu- ally has one of the following resolutions: SVGA (800x600) or XGA (1,024x768). the boardroom to the backyard— delivering big-screen fun whether watching movies, playing games or even viewing family photos. Most home theater projectors can cost thousands of dollars and require professional installation services and a dedicated screening room to truly enjoy the expe- rience. This just isn’t a practical solution for many consumers. And as you discover new ways to enjoy projectors at home or on the road, you'll want a projector that meets your fun needs and your budget needs. Nowis the time to rethink how you use projectors. Projection screen sizes can be in excess of 300 inches. Imagine throwing a Using your projector for de- tailed images, viewing small fonts A portable projector makes it easy to enjoy large-screen pre- sentations of photos, movies or games. projector with you on the road,it’s possible to simply download digital photos to a notebook computer, connect your projector and— voila!—everyone can share in your new memories. So how do you choose the right projector for you? To maximize your projector enjoyment experi- ence, you should consider features your favorite movie with family such as brightness, resolution, portability and a price range that fits your budget. the pool. Or connecting your pro- projectors, brightness is univer- sheet up in the backyard to watch and friends while barbecuing by jector to a gaming console such as an Xbox 360 to enjoy large-screen gaming during the neighborhood tournament. Hit The Road Brightness—Withall-digital sally measured in ANSI lumens. If you are planning to use your projector primarily for home movies and only occasionally for presentations, then a brightness Why wait until you get hometo view your vacation photos when you can share the day’s snapshots level of 1,500 ANSI lumens will ing dinner? When you take your gaming rooms, then a brightness with your family and friends dur- meet your needs. If you would like to use your projector in brightly lit meeting, family or or when a large screen size is required, an XGA native resolu- tion is your best bet. An XGAresolution will project more pixels and therefore a more detailed image than its SVGA alternative. For a basic presentation or movie pro- jector that will not be projecting onto large screen sizes, a resolution of SVGA will be suitable. However, if you do use SVGAfor larger screen sizes, you may notice some pixelation or grid squares. The bottom line is, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a projector with all the attri- butes you desire. For example, the Dell™ 1800MP projector offers high brightness of up to a maxi- mum of 2,100 ANSI lumens, XGA resolution, portability at just 4% pounds—anda price tag thatfits into most entertainment budgets. With a single purchase, you can start enjoying the large- screen benefits of a projector for movies, gaming or photos, anywhere you want to enjoy them. To learn more, visit www.dell.com.
