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It’s actually amazing what’s happened to projectors over the past few years. Today you can find a $200 projector with features that might’ve cost closer to $2,000 not long ago. Projection technology is still growing by leaps and bounds. Small visual issues are being worked out, and the setup process is being made easier. Even the bulbs last far longer than they used to. And …

Choosing a good projector can be tricky. When you’re picking a TV, you can basically grind the decision down to the resolution of the screen, and the size of the display. There are other important considerations as well, but you can end up with a great screen by following those simple guidelines. When you’re choosing a projector, there are far more significant variables involved. Are …

The 1080p standard saw wide adoption around 2006. In the years since, video technology has gone much further. Ultra high definition 4K content brings something totally new things to the table. Pixel for pixel, UHD is significantly more detailed than full HD. Putting resolutions aside, technology like HDR has become a popular way to help exceed the standard color gamut. These technologies are still relatively …

From a design perspective, generating HD content from projected light can be tough. It’s considerably more difficult than generating high resolution content on smartphones or televisions. With your phone, increased resolution is simply a matter of cramming more pixels into a smaller space. It’s not a totally trivial task, but it is when compared to the engineering required to do the same with projected light. …

Two similar-seeming projectors can perform quite differently. There’s not that much to think about when you’re picking a TV, but projectors can be a small puzzle. What kind of distance will you be projecting from? Are you trying to run an office presentation in the middle of the day? Or are you trying to enjoy watching a movie at night? As those questions get answered, …