Used LCD Projectors

Buying Guide To Used LCD Projectors 

Buying used LCD projectors is a great way to save some money.  In fact if you can find a great one you can save a significant amount of money and still get all the features of a new one. 

People sell their projectors for a variety of reasons, but we really don’t care why, we just want the best deal.  Here are some points to consider and some places to look when trying to find some used projectors. 

Different Kinds of Used Projectors 

1. Demo Projectors: These have been used by companies who sell projectors as display models and generally still have a very long lamp life left and a full warranty

2. Refurbished Projectors: These normally are good deals because they come with a brand new lamp and a factor warranty.

3. Bargin Buys: These can be a good deal, but you really don’t know how old the bulb is or how long it will last.  If possible request a new bulb be inserted before buying.

LCD Projector Resolution 

Remember that the higher the resolution, the higher the quality.  This means that projectors that have a high resolution sell for a lot more.  If you are just going to be doing simple power point presentations than SVGA or XGA resolutions should be good enough. 

However if you are going to be doing displays or presentations where you need all the fine details easily visible then you need a higher resolution like SXGA (1280x1024) or the UXGA (1600 x 1200). 

LCD Projector Brightness 

This is one of the major factors you need to consider when comparing used LCD projectors.  The higher the ANSI lumens rating the brighter and more vivid the output will be. 

<1000 lumens:  These projectors will likely be not enough for your needs because the output will be too dark for most rooms.  However if you have a very small display area, this size might do. 

1000-2000:  Projectors between these two ANSI ratings are perfect for most uses either in the boardroom or any midsized room to display your presentations. 

>2000 lumens:  Projectors of this brightness are perfect for large boardrooms where not all light can be blocked out.  These are also great projectors for large classrooms as well. 

LCD Projector Contrast 

The contrast of a projector is simple the difference between the lightest and darkest areas displayed.  Any ratios greater than 400:1 is perfect for most rooms where the lights are on. 

LCD Projector Weight 

If you are not going to move the projector around than this doesn’t really factor into your decision.  But if you are going to carry your projector around than there are some light weight ones on the market, less than 5 pounds. 

LCD Projector Connectivity 

Before you buy used LCD projectors make sure it has the data connection ports that you need to hook it up to your computer or other media source. 

LCD Projector Lamp Life 

Replacement lamps are very expensive and annoying to replace so look for ones that have over a few thousands of hours of lamp life.  Also if your projector has a bulb saver mode, use that to help prolong lamp life. 

Where To Find Them 

There are lots of places where you can find used projectors.  Ebay, local business companies, classified ads, and more. 

Just make sure the projector fits your needs and that you are not buying it because it is the cheapest you can find. 

Remember that brightness is probably the main factor you are looking for, so use that to narrow your search quickly.