So, you’re wanting to buy a mini projector? What’s the most important thing to consider?
Well the brightness of course, measured in Lumens, or in layman’s terms, the number of light particles hitting the viewing surface. The more Lumens, the better the image reproduction. Right?
Well..... correct if the number of Lumens claimed is real or ANSI Lumens, not “marketing department Lumens”. It’s amazing how an extra zero on the Lumens claim can influence the buyer, often an “error” by the marketing department. Or a claim that 20 Lumens looks just like 120 Lumens. It usually does – in pitch black conditions where there is no light dissipation. Think cinemas!

September 2013. Mini Projector’s Head Lumenary, Barry Shuttleworth was invited to show the Guide Dogs NSW/ACT team some mini projectors.

The purpose? To test the viability of mini projectors for peripheral vision testing for people whose vision has been impaired as a result of stroke, tumour or brain injury.

The existing system involved a bulky piece of equipment, leaving little choice for patients other than having to attend one of the Guide Dogs’ clinics, which is not always easy with some of the mobility issues that brain injuries leave.

Hello, now you probably have your quality issues sorted out, it’s time to deal with how you want to drive your mini projector.

We like to divide Mini Projectors into 2 categories, SIMPLE & SMART

Hi there, back again. Now that you think you have narrowed down the choice for your new mini projector, you need to consider a couple of the ‘C’s.

Content and Contrast Ratio

We discussed the quality of your content in #2, but you also need to consider what is in the Content that you are showing to your audience.

How do you begin to decide

•  if a Mini Projector will meet your requirements?
• which Mini Projector is right for you?

Let’s start with a few ABC’S to consider: