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LASER BLAZERS When it comes to projectors, laser projectors need a whole lot less space to project massive images. Instead of the usual approach of pointing a projector horizontally at a screen or wall, certain laser projectors are more hologram-like, sitting beneath that same screen or wall and effectively projecting the image upwards. As sci-fi has taught us, lasers are incredibly bright, and laser projectors are no exception. Despite the brightness boost, laser projectors are rated for long lives in the tens of thousands of hours, they generate less heat than their bulb-bearing older siblings, and generally don’t require any tweaking or maintenance after initial configuration. LASER TV Just like you’d put a telly atop a TV unit, these laser projectors can be similarly placed (or even lower) to project an image upwards onto a screen or surface without having to sit too far forward. The results, though, should put you on the edge of your seat. Take the Hisense 100L5F, for instance. Like the lamp projectors overleaf, this is effectively a smart projector with inbuilt Android TV, 4K capabilities, and that gorgeous HDR finishing touch. The projected result is a natural, cinema-like experience with a rich colour palette that’s projected onto an

Hisense 100L5F

4K images, and the 2,800 lumens rating means they’re great for night-time movies and capable of daytime viewing, too. To make things look even prettier, these Samsung projectors are also HDR10+ certified with a fully featured colour palette. Low input lag will keep the gamers happy, and 2.2- channel sound inbuilt into the LSP7T and 4.2-channel sound in the LSP9T provides big sound to rival the big screen.

included generous 100-inch screen that’s built for best results. The included screen helps make this a fully out-of-the-box entertainment solution, but the included award-winning dbx-tv cinematic sound with an embedded 30-watt speaker is the cherry on top, so you don’t need to factor in an external sound source. To keep things light on additional cables, the 100L5F also includes inbuilt Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for straightforward connectivity. BIGGER LASERS If 100 inches isn’t quite the right size for your big-screen entertainment, then you need the formidable new Samsung Premiere range of projectors. Available in two different models, the single laser Samsung LSP7T can hit a whopping 120 inches while the triple laser Samsung LSP9T stretches to 130 inches. Despite that impressive screen real estate these laser projectors only need to be a handful of centimetres away from the wall (11.3cm to be exact). Both projectors are capable of producing

Types of projectors There are three types of projector: lamp, LED, and laser. Lamp is the most common because it’s based on the traditional approach to projection. Because of this, it also tends to be the cheapest for permanent projectors, but recent advances mean longevity is greatly improved. LED projectors are uncommon and tend to not be as bright. Laser projectors are a newer more popular technology that tends to have great brightness and can also project from incredibly short distances.

Samsung LSP7T

Sound solutions

For projectors without internal audio, or if you want a sound boost, look to the projector ports. HDMI can be run to an amp so sound can play through a home theatre system, just like a TV. Similarly, external audio playback can also be handled by old-faithful 3.5mm

ports, superior optical audio out, or even wireless sound via Bluetooth functionality.

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