| LCD is a technology that is used to present a | | | | times the number of vertical picture dots. Most |
| digital image for viewing, for instance, on a laptop | | | | projectors are usually XGA or SXGA i.e. 1024 X |
| or via a projector. LCD is the acronym for Liquid | | | | 768 pixels or 1280 X 1024 pixels. LCD projectors |
| Crystal Display. Most projectors use LCD | | | | have a brightness or Lumens of 1000-5000 |
| technology. They can easily incorporate text, | | | | lumens. They vary in size from small to bigger |
| graphics and video. These types of projectors are | | | | sizes and they weigh two pounds to 100 pounds. |
| also known as PowerPoint projectors since they | | | | The contrast ratio determines the handling of the |
| are mostly used for presenting PowerPoint slides | | | | subtler colors.The major suppliers of LCD |
| by corporate houses and business houses for | | | | projectors are Toshiba, Sanyo, Hitachi, Canon and |
| business and sales presentations.LCD projectors | | | | Plus. These manufacturers cater to all the |
| are versatile, reliable and portable. They can be | | | | segments with prices ranging from $1,000 to |
| easily connected to video, PC and laptops; they | | | | $15,000.The rates of LCD projectors depend upon |
| are compatible to most systems. They can | | | | the type of projector and usually the daily rates |
| project images on any surface with equal | | | | vary from $100 to $300. The rates for multiple |
| brightness. They can present data, graphics and | | | | days are given with discounts.LCD projectors are |
| video. These projectors weigh less; they are | | | | mostly used for conferences, staging events and |
| easily transportable. They have long-life bulbs. | | | | business presentations. Their high resolution, ability |
| They have built-in speakers.LCD projectors are | | | | to handle colors, and quick start up make them a |
| characterized by resolution, luminescence, | | | | powerful piece of multimedia equipment to |
| dimension, weight and contrast. Resolution is | | | | convey the message across a large audience. |
| defined as the number of horizontal picture dots | | | | |