Combining the latest technologies of projectors with high definition television gives you a great home theater. No more do you have to go to the movies to see wide screen images at their best. Today’s market offers improved technology in both the DLP and LCD projectors.
Even though the prices are lowering, purchasing a projector is a hefty investment for most. The more you learn about projectors, and the more you investigate before you make your purchase, the better the chances are that you are very happy with your selection.
The DLP or Digital Light Processing projector, and the LCD or Liquid Crystal Display projector, both provide the same function. They project images. The in-depth process of projection is complicated. The simple explanation of the differences between the two is the mechanism used by each type of projector to compose the image.
The more popular of the two or the DLP (Digital Light Processing) is the only all-digital display solution. These types of projectors use a digital micro-mirror chip to recreate an image of the source material. This image is created on the circuit board and projectors onto the desired field or image creation source. The number of micro-mirror chips in the projector can affect the quality of the projected image.
The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) projectors are based on the image being projected through three glass panels, one red, one green and one for blue colors. The dispersing of the colors through these three panels gives more of a wire image because the color pixels are farther apart than with a DLP projector. AS the light passes through these panels, individual pixels are opened allowing light to pass or close thus modulating the light and producing the image onto the screen.
With DLP projectors, the images usually have a smoother projected image because the pixels are closer together than with a LCD projector. In the past, images projected by the LCD projectors had a tendency to have what’s been called a “screen door effect.” Because there’s more space between the pixels, in an LCD projector, the image sometimes seems as though you’re viewing it through a screen door. This can still be the case in a few instances, but for the most part, technology has advanced to the point that this effect is no longer a problem.
If you plan to carry your projector from place to place, the DLP projector technology is more portable as there are fewer parts. Other features to compare are contrast, aspect ratio, brightness, throw distance, the image size, and the compatibility of the projector.
Remember, technology is always improving. There are great projectors both LCD and DLP available. Consider the use you have in mind for your projector. Compare the features of machines and rank to your budget. Set your budget, investigate, and rank…then make your decision. Taking these steps will ensure you get the best projector…DLP or LCD…at the best price… for the uses you want.