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Which Projector is right for you?

3M has put together all the information you need to help you choose the overhead projector that best fits your needs. Overhead projectors are widely used as a simple and reliable presentation solutions. The biggest advantage of using an overhead projector is the ability to write and erase throughout presentation session. To make the best use of your projector choose a model that is right for your application.

IF YOU ARE PRESENTING: YOU NEED THESE FEATURES:
Small print, spread sheets and detailed graphics, and high resolution color graphics Triplet head lens and double-element Fresnel lens
Recommended projectors: 3M 1895, 1650
Less-detailed color and black/white images Doublet head lens and double-element Fresnel lens
Recommended projectors: 3M 1885, 1880
Black/white graphics and large text Singlet head lens and double-element Fresnel lens
Recommended projectors: 3M 1830, 1810, 1711, 1608

IF YOU GENERALLY WORK IN THIS ENVIROMENT: YOU NEED THIS BRIGHTNESS:
Large meeting rooms and auditoriums and normal-to-bright lighting 3000 lumens or more
Recommended projectors: 3M 1895, 1885, 1880, 1650
Medium size meeting rooms and classrooms and normal lighting 2500 - 3000 lumens
Recommended projectors: 3M 1880, 1860, 1780, 1760, 1650
Small meeting and training rooms with dim lighting 2500 lumens or less
Recommended projectors: 3M 1730, 1720, 1711, 1608

IF YOU NEED THIS TYPE OF CONVENIENCE: YOU NEED THESE FEATURES:
More protection to keep out dust and fingerprints Closed head
Recommended projectors: 3M 1825, 1830, 1860, 1865, 1880, 1885
Compact and easy to clean Open head
Recommended projectors: 3M 1810, 1711, 1740, 1745, 1608, 1650
Lower projector height for a better screen view Inverted head
Recommended projectors: 3M 1895

IF YOU NEED A PROJECTOR TO TRAVEL WITH: YOU NEED THESE FEATURES:
Hard-sided case Open-singlet lens, self-contained
Recommended projectors: 3M 2000 for basic performance
Soft-sided carrying case Triplet lens
Recommended projectors: 3M 2660 for high performance

Before purchasing or using an overhead projector, it is a good idea to become familiar with the following components and options.

Lenses
Overhead projector lenses come in three different variations: singlet, doublet, and triplet. The image projected will get sharper as your lens quality increases (singlet is the most basic; triplet is the most advanced).

Brightness
A projector's brightness is measured in lumens. There is a wide range of lumens available. Lower lumen models work best with black and white images. When using color, choose an overhead projector with high lumens so the color is vivid and bright.

Head Types
Closed: Lenses and mirror are enclosed to keep out dust and fingerprints.
Open: Lenses and mirror are not enclosed.
Inverted: This is an open-head version. An inverted head lowers the projector height so it is easier to view the screen.

Features
Lamp changer: For uninterrupted use if lamp burns out during presentation.
Color tuning: For image color adjustment in a wide range of projection.
Lamp High/Low switch for brightness vs. longer lamp life.
Folding Post for storage and portability.

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