It makes sense to get the most out having the captive attention of an audience when doing your presentation. If the projector doesn’t render the picture clearly, you risk losing your opportunity to educate and inform the group. That’s why it’s essential to choose the right device.

This technology has exploded in recent years, which can make the task of picking the best projector more difficult. Certain projectors work better in some circumstances or venues than others when it comes to delivering the best picture. You need to know the differences to make an informed decision.

That’s why it is essential to go beyond the basics of maintenance and lifespan to the more technical aspects of image quality and operation. Here at Eiki International, Inc., we focus on quality. Our innovative products deliver picture-perfect imaging to help you get the finest in state-of-the-art projection technology.

Let’s look at some of the projector technologies available today, their advantages and disadvantages and how they affect which projector is best for your situation.

Laser Phosphor	DLP (Digital Light Processing)	LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
HOW DOES IT WORK? Laser phosphor uses blue laser diodes as the primary light source. Red and green are produced by passing the light through a phosphor wheel. LIFESPAN They can keep working for at least 30,000 hours. MAINTENANCE With no need to replace lamps, and many laser projectors featuring a filter-less design, maintenance drops to nearly zero. IMAGE QUALITY Laser gives you the absolute best image quality with deeper, richer, more lifelike colors. ADVANTAGES - Laser projectors use very little electricity - They offer the greatest durability, reliability, and longevity DISADVANTAGES - More expensive than traditional lamp-based projectors	HOW DOES IT WORK? Small mirrors reflect light toward the screen through a spinning color wheel creating sequential color. WHERE IT IS USED? You’ll often find DLP projectors in movie theaters. ADVANTAGES - High contrast ratio - Great for 3D - Less maintenance than LCD DISADVANTAGES - Can't render rich blacks - Poor viewing range requires careful placement	HOW DOES IT WORK? White light is split into red, green and blue hues by being passed through 3 LCD panels before being recombined in a prism to generate crisp, colorful images. WHERE IT IS USED? Many Projectors and TV’s use LCD technology. ADVANTAGES - Better color saturation - Can render blacks very well - Better viewing range DISADVANTAGES - Noisy - Requires more maintenance, such as cleaning filters