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AV Technology in the boardroom is no longer a marvel of technology. Today, companies are opting for projector solutions for a wholesome and interactive experience.

Buying a new projector can be a mind-boggling experience, especially for less tech-savvy employees who have to make sense of large list of acronyms and technical terms.

The following guide will solve common queries regarding terminology, features and other important aspects to consider while choosing a projector.

Check lumens rating

Projectors come in a range of brightness measured in lumens. The brighter the projector, the higher the lumen rating, which translates to higher pricing. When buying a projector, ensure to look for two types of lumen specifications: lumens for colour brightness and lumens for white brightness. The amount of brightness needed for a space is determined by its ambient light condition. For conference rooms or boardrooms with controlled lighting environments, opt for a projector with a minimum brightness of 2,500 lumens.

Check for interactivity options

Projectors are more than just devices that project images onto a projection screen. Leading projectors in the market sport smart, interactivity capabilities, such as touch gestures and interactive pens for annotations.

Interactive whiteboards are slowly being replaced with interactive projectors that require much lesser space to install. User scroll, press, tap, pinch in/out and rotate images using fingers, without a PC. Users can also annotate on the on-screen images with their fingers or interactive pens. This encourages interaction on the same screen. Interactive projectors help connect multiple PCs, tablets and smartphones over a wireless network to foster collaboration among users, who can simultaneously annotate on their individual devices.

Throw distance

A projector’s throw distance is the distance between the projector and the image on the screen. Long throw projectors are required for projecting large screens, while short throw projectors are ideal for smaller rooms such as a boardroom to reduce shadows and eye glare. Short-throw projection generally refers to a distance between 3-8 feet, away from the projector to the screen, to project an 80” diagonal screen.

Ultra-short throw projectors are usually installed on the wall or the ceiling, completely eliminating shadows and eye glare. Ultra-short-throw projection refers to a distance between 0-4 ft. from the projector to the screen.

Check for ease-of-use and multiple connectivity options

Numerous projectors support multiple inputs sources. However, buy a projector that has input provisions for a media player or content sources. Apart from supporting wireless projections via a computer or smart device, today’s interactive projectors also let connect high-definition sources such as Blu-ray players or Apple TV via HDMI ports, which make it easy to get the projector up and running. For hassle-free projection, look for projectors that feature quick setup for easy and fast projection.