Guide to CRT Projectors

Presentations in business still use the CRT projector. The Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) projector uses three small cathode ray tubes, each for a primary color. CRT projectors use a magnifying lens to project large color images onto a screen. Today’s CRT video projectors offer very high resolution images.

CRT projectors have many advantages over less expensive and more portable LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)and DLP (Digital Light Processing) projectors. Unlike these less expensive projectors, CRT projectors offer better resolution and higher quality images. Also, if you select a CRT projector you will not have to replace the light source as often as you would if you had purchased another projection technology.

If you are thinking of buying a CRT projector for your business, you will want to consider:

1. Budgeting for your purchase, since CRT projectors can be expensive.

2. Planning your meetings in a dark room, as a CRT projector needs complete darkness to function.

3. Creating a separate meeting area where you can keep your CRT video projector, since it will not be very portable.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Plan to install a CRT projector in your meeting area

Since some CRT video projectors are not very flexible, set up your meeting area before making a purchase. You must set up a very dark room for your presentations, since CRT projection works best is very dim lighting. You should also create a permanent space for your CRT projector; these projectors are large and bulky and you don't want to have to tote them from one place to another.

I recommend: Curt Palme sells a variety of CRT projectors and accessories. Visit FH Video to find many CRT projectors for sale.

Look for the right CRT projector features

If you plan on using your CRT projector system to show PowerPoint presentations, look for a CRT projector for sale that has at least an SVGA (800 x 600) resolution. If your business requires presentations containing spreadsheets and photographs, look for a minimum XGA (1024 x 768) resolution. SXGA (1280 x 1024) is the highest resolution available and is perfect if you need a very high powered CRT projector system.

I recommend: The Projector Pros have a number of projectors for you to compare, at competitive CRT projector prices. Projector Central has a handy search feature that lets you compare CRT projectors online and even lets you search for specific projection technology.

Buy CRT projectors online to get bargains

Since CRT projectors are expensive, buying your CRT projectors online can save you some money and can reduce the hassle of getting the bulky equipment to your office. Buying online also allows you to quickly compare CRT projector prices to get the best deals. Although CRT projector prices are usually over $2000 for newer models, you can buy good quality used CRT projectors online for $1000 or less, so it does pay to look.

I recommend: Visit Projector Center to find not only many types of projector technology, but also all the accessories you need for your projector. If budget is an issue, be sure to look at their lease option. Mitsubishi has a whole site full of projectors for you to consider.

Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• You can save money and find quality CRT projectors by looking for surplus projectors from large companies and government agencies that are upgrading their CRT projection systems. You can buy large, 100-250 lb, CRT projectors that are very sturdy at great prices from online stores that resell the surplus.

The official source of CRT Projectors is the CRT Projectors page at Business.com