There is a
raging debate in our industry between LCD and DLP projectors. Get 10 tech guys
in the same room, and you might quickly get 10 different opinions on the
topic. Here’s mine:
Assuming
that:
1. Most churches can't afford a 3
chip DLP model and are therefore considering a single chip DLP projector (stay
tuned---next week we will blog about the differences between single chip and
3-chip) versus a 3 panel LCD projector.
2. Most churches are using the
projector predominantly to display computer-generated presentations.
3. Most churches are projecting in a room with lights on or windows
uncovered and need all the lumen punch they can get.
So, I will
almost always recommend an LCD projector.
Here’s why:
1. A 3 panel LCD projector will give much better color than a single chip
DLP.
2. Brightness is a big issue. DLP projectors can have a major discrepancy
between color brightness and white brightness. Since most of what your
projector is going to be in full color, the spec sheet lumen rating of a DLP
projector may not be a fair “apples to apples” comparison. There is some great
information here: www.ColorLightOutput.com
.
3. I see no difference in life expectancy. Many DLP preference folks will
point to LCD panel failure (the panels actually deteriorate and fail usually
around a 5-7 year mark) as a big reason to consider a DLP projector over LCD.
Historically, I'm not seeing it. So far, our DLP customers are not getting any
longer life than our LCD customers.
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