Mitsubishi offers both digital light processing (DLP) and liquid crystal display (LCD) technology to give businesses the best options for their multimedia projection needs.

As with any technology, how you use your Mitsubishi projector determines which model is best for you. While LCD projectors offer many benefits, DLP technology provides long-term quality and value for customers because it is based on digital processor technology.

If you are looking for a Mitsubishi DLP home theater projector, be sure you have a projector that is HDTV compatible. While Mitsubishi DLP projectors are a little more expensive than LCD projectors, they provide the best digital quality available.

Here are some questions to consider before shopping that can help determine which type of Mitsubishi projector you should purchase:

1. Will the Mitsubishi multimedia be portable?
2. What is the projection distance?
4. Is cost a factor?

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Choosing a Mitsubishi LCD projector

LCD projectors project light through small LCD panels. They are good for home or office use. If you want to use your Mitsubishi LCD projector as a home theater, be sure it is designated specifically for that use.

I recommend: The Mitsubishi website lists a variety of Mitsubishi LCD projectors with specifications to help you choose the right model for your conditions and your budget. Also, BizRate offers basic buying guides to help you with your decision.

Get more vivid color with a Mitsubishi DLP projector

You will find that Mitsubishi DLP projectors do well for offices or home theaters and won't suffer from that 'screen door effect' because the image is digital rather than 'pixilated.' A Mitsubishi DLP projector is slightly more expensive than a Mitsubishi LCD projector, but it makes up for it in more vivid colors, even in partially lit rooms.

I recommend: Mitsubishi Presentation Products directs you to a dealer, distributor or government purchasing program. Office Depot also carries Mitsubishi multimedia projectors

Buying a Mitsubishi multimedia projector

Mitsubishi multimedia projectors work from computer files as well as from pictures from televisions and video recorders. Video only digital light processing (DLP) projectors cannot be used with computers. Features you might want to consider are room illumination sensors, advanced image and color enhancement, and for that home entertainment system, low noise operation.

I recommend: Compare prices at Epinions or National Projectors.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  As with many new technologies, it is best to buy the Mitsubishi projectors with features you are fairly certain you will use. Don't pay extra for features that would be nice to have, but you may never get around to using.
• •  Ask about energy-saving features on all models, and look at bulb replacement costs which can be expensive.