Computer Projector Rental: A Guide

Any meeting or conference requires a computer to handle inputs such as data, graphics, video, and audio. The computer as a multimedia application has properties comparable to those of standalone VCD or DVD players. With the integration of IT and the Internet in the audiovisual industry, computers have become an indispensable item of equipment. They are a common product line in the inventory of a/v rental companies.

To have a meeting with computer-assisted video, graphics and data presentation, one needs to have a projector that is compatible with different brands of computers like IBM and Mac. For example, an iMAC computer has different requirements than other systems. Accessories that come with computer projectors are audio and video cables, speakers, and a screen.

The display type is decided by the number of audience members. If it is a small meeting, a 27″ monitor can be used. For large meetings, a flat screen or plasma monitor can be used with a 50″ monitor. If it is a laptop, the laptop must be turned on to output to the projector. Depending on the number of people, the importance of brightness, contrast and resolution, an LCD projector would be a good option for the occasion.

Important factors that an event manager should consider before choosing the audiovisual system are the size of the room, the lighting conditions, the tickets to be displayed, the resolution and clarity of the visual images, and the size of the screen. Depending on the requirements, the rental fee can range from $300 to $500. In addition, rental companies provide value-added services, such as complete solutions to manage the event.

Computer projectors are used by corporate houses and universities for business presentations and seminars. They can be reserved by phone or online. Most rental companies deliver the systems the day before. The major manufacturers of computer projector systems are Hitachi, 3M, Compaq, and Canon.