OVERHEAD PROJECTOR COMPARISON CHART
USI offers several types of overhead projectors, and each is designed to fill different user requirements. Here are a few things to consider when deciding which projector is best suited for your application.
Which Overhead Transparency Projector is right for you?
We have put together the information below to help you choose the overhead projector that best fits your needs. Overhead projectors are widely used as a simple and reliable presentation solution. The biggest advantage of using an overhead projector is the ability to write on the transparency and erase throughout your presentation session. To make the best use of your projector choose the model that is right for your application.
| IF YOU ARE PRESENTING: |
YOU NEED THESE FEATURES:
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| Small print, spread sheets and detailed graphics, and high resolution color graphics | Triplet head lens Recommended projectors: 3M 1895, 9550, 9700, 9800, Apollo Cobra or Odyssey |
| Less-detailed color and black/white images | Doublet head lens Recommended projectors: 3M 1730, 1780, 1830, 1880, 1885 |
| Black/white graphics and large text | Singlet head lens Recommended projectors: 3M 1760, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1880, 1885 |
| IF YOU GENERALLY WORK IN THIS ENVIRONMENT: |
YOU NEED THIS BRIGHTNESS:
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| Large meeting rooms and auditoriums and normal-to-bright lighting | 3000 lumens or more Recommended projectors: 3M 9800, 1895, 1885, 1865, 1825, Apollo Cobra or Odyssey |
| Medium size meeting rooms and classrooms and normal lighting | 2500 - 3000 lumens Recommended projectors: 3M 1880, 1870, 1860, 11850, 1840, 1830, 1820, 1810 |
| Small meeting and training rooms with dim lighting | 2500 lumens or less Recommended projectors: 3M 12770, 2000, 780, 1760, 1730, 1720, Apollo 8102 or 8100 |
| IF YOU NEED THIS TYPE OF CONVENIENCE: |
YOU NEED THESE FEATURES:
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| More protection to keep out dust and fingerprints | Closed head Recommended projectors: 3M 1820, 1825, 1830, 1860, 1865, 1880, 1885, 1780, 1760, 1730, 1720 |
| Compact and easy to clean | Open head Recommended projectors: 3M 2770, 2000, 1840, 1810 |
| Lower projector height for a better screen view | Inverted head Recommended projectors: 3M 1895, 1870, 1850 |
| IF YOU NEED A PROJECTOR TO TRAVEL: |
YOU NEED THESE FEATURES:
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| 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.
Still not sure? Please contact our Technical Support Department, Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm (ET) by phone 1-800-752-9131, via fax 1-203-245-7844 or email techassist@usi-corp.com.
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OVERHEAD PROJECTOR COMPARISON CHART
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| Model |
Head
|
Lens
|
Lamp
|
Lamp Changer
|
Lamps Inc.
|
Stage Area
|
Carry Handle
|
Roller Attachment
|
Lumens
|
Warranty
|
| 3M 1720 |
Closed
|
Singlet
|
No
|
1
|
10 x 10
|
No
|
Option
|
2200
|
3 year
|
|
| 3M 1730 |
Closed
|
Doublet
|
No
|
1
|
10 x 10
|
No
|
Option
|
2200
|
3 year
|
|
| 3M 1760 |
Closed
|
Singlet
|
Yes
|
1
|
10 x 10
|
No
|
Option
|
2200
|
3 year
|
|
| 3M 1780 |
Closed
|
Doublet
|
Yes
|
1
|
10 x 10
|
No
|
Option
|
2200
|
3 year
|
|
| 3M 1810 |
Open
|
Singlet
|
No
|
1
|
10.5 x 10.5
|
Option
|
Option
|
2500
|
5 year
|
|
| 3M 1820 |
Closed
|
Singlet
|
No
|
1
|
10.5 x 10.5
|
Option
|
Option
|
2500
|
5 year
|
|
| 3M 1825 |
Closed
|
Singlet
|
No
|
1
|
10.5 x 10.5
|
Option
|
Option
|
4000
|
5 year
|
|
| 3M 1830 |
Closed
|
Doublet
|
No
|
1
|
10.5 x 10.5
|
Option
|
Option
|
2500
|
5 year
|
|
| 3M 1840 |
Open
|
Singlet
|
Yes
|
1
|
10.5 x 10.5
|
Option
|
Option
|
2500
|
5 year
|
|
| 3M 1850 |
Inverted
|
Singlet
|
No
|
1
|
10.5 x 10.5
|
Option
|
Option
|
2500
|
5 year
|
|
| 3M 1860 |
Closed
|
Singlet
|
Yes
|
1
|
10.5 x 10.5
|
Yes
|
Option
|
2500
|
5 year
|
|
| 3M 1865 |
Closed
|
Singlet
|
Yes
|
1
|
10.5 x 10.5
|
Yes
|
Option
|
4000
|
5 year
|
|
| 3M 1870 |
Inverted
|
Singlet
|
Yes
|
1
|
10.5 x 10.5
|
Yes
|
Option
|
2500
|
5 year
|
|
| 3M 1880 |
Closed
|
Doublet
|
Yes
|
1
|
10.5 x 10.5
|
Yes
|
Option
|
2800
|
5 year
|
|
| 3M 1885 |
Closed
|
Doublet
|
Yes
|
1
|
10.5 x 10.5
|
Yes
|
Option
|
4000
|
5 year
|
|
| 3M 1895 |
Inverted
|
Triplet
|
Yes
|
2
|
11.25 x 11.25
|
Yes
|
Option
|
4000
|
5 year
|
|
| 3M 2000 |
Open
|
Singlet
|
No
|
1
|
10.5 x 10.5
|
Yes
|
No
|
1600
|
1 year
|
|
| 3M 2660 |
Open
|
Triplet
|
Yes
|
1
|
11.25 x 11.25
|
Yes
|
No
|
2000
|
1 year
|
|
| 3M 2770 |
Open
|
Triplet
|
Yes
|
2
|
10.5 x 10.5
|
No
|
No
|
2000
|
2 year
|
|
| 3M 9550 |
Open
|
Triplet
|
Yes
|
2
|
11.25 x 11.25
|
Yes
|
Option
|
4000
|
5 year
|
|
| 3M 9700 |
Open
|
Triplet
|
Yes
|
2
|
11.25 x 11.25
|
Yes
|
No
|
4300
|
5 year
|
|
| 3M 9800 |
Open
|
Triplet
|
Yes
|
2
|
11.25 x 11.25
|
Yes
|
Option
|
6000
|
5 year
|
|
| Apollo Cobra |
Open
|
Triplet
|
Yes
|
1
|
11.25 x 11.25
|
No
|
No
|
3000
|
2 year
|
|
| Apollo Odyssey |
Open
|
Triplet
|
Yes
|
2
|
11.25 x 11.25
|
Yes
|
Option
|
4000
|
2 year
|
|
| Apollo 8100 |
Open
|
Singlet
|
No
|
1
|
10 x 10
|
No
|
Option
|
2000
|
2 year
|
|
| Apollo 8102 |
Closed
|
Singlet
|
No
|
1
|
10 x 10
|
No
|
Option
|
2000
|
2 year
|
|
| Highland 1610 |
Open
|
Singlet
|
No
|
1
|
10 x 10
|
Yes
|
No
|
2250
|
2 year
|
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