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Projectors
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ActiveSceneTM
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LCD Displays |
dvLED Displays |
Indoor vs. Outdoor |
For indoor use
For outdoor use, Can be used only in special situations (evening or nighttime). Requires an environmental enclosure.
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For indoor use
For outdoor use, can be used if there is controlled light at the surface or during nighttime
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For indoor use
For outdoor use, requires highbrightness panels; perfect when greater detail is needed
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For indoor use
For outdoor use, requires high-brightness panels and high IP rating; offers a wide range of applications
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Ambient Lighting |
Varying levels of brightness for indoor applications and high brightness for outdoor applications; screen material and ambient lighting conditions have an impact on brightness required |
Because this is a rear-projector technology, ambient light in the viewing space (except for sunlight) does not viewability dramatically affect |
Varying levels of brightness for indoor applications; high brightness for outdoor applications |
Large product family with varying levels of brightness to fit any indoor application and capable of very high brightness for outdoor applications with high levels of ambient light |
Size |
Virtually limitless size and shape |
Scalable and can be tailored to the installation |
Up to 98 inches for a single panel; larger sizes for video walls |
Virtually limitless size |
Viewing Distance |
An excellent choice for content viewed from long distances as well as closer distances (with a higher-resolution projector). |
Because it uses projection, ActiveScene is also an excellent choice for content viewed from long distances (such as branding and promotional materials) and can be used for close viewing. |
Often the most suitable technology for content that requires fine detail or is viewed from a close distance, such as advertising or design. |
Offers many different pixel pitches for varying viewing distances, ranging from as little as a few feet to hundreds of feet. |
Content |
Excellent for video and still images |
Typically used for branding or promotional materials |
Best choice for content that contains fine detail |
Excellent for video and still images |
Budget
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Offers the largest image at lowest costs (up to $25,000) |
Offers a large projected image on a transparent glass surface; costs range between projector and LCD |
Offers best pixel pitch for value; cost: about $40,000 for a 165-inch wall |
Limitless size, higher brightness, seamless display; cost: $90,000 (based on a 1.9mm pixel pitch @ 1920x 1080)
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Lifetime |
Typically life = 20,000 hours |
Typically life = 20,000 hours |
Typically life = 50,000 hours |
Typically life = 70,000 hours - 100,000 |