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Top 5 Portable Projectors Under 5lbs.

From Catherine Roseberry, for About.com

These portable projectors all weigh less than 5lbs. and are easy to travel with and use. You can't always count on having a projector available while traveling. In addition you may have thought you were only presenting to 3 people but that has now become 30. Traveling with your own portable projector means that you are prepared for any possibility and it improves your professionalism. Always take time to learn how your portable projector operates and how to make the most of your presentations.

1. BenQ PB2140 DLP Projector

Weighing 4.2lbs the Benq PB2140 Portable Projector offers 8 different preset performance modes, 3000 hours of lamp life when used in economy mode and 2000:1 Ultra-high contrast ratio. The Benq PB2140 portable projector also has an automatic vertical keystone adjustment which means you spend less time making adjustments and more time presenting.
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2. Panasonic PT-LM2U LCD Projector

The Panasonic PT-LM2U portable projector weighs 3.5lbs and the dimensions are: 10 3/32" x 2 11/32" x 8 7/32". It's easy to travel with and has selectable picture and color modes to enhance your presentation. The projector also has artificial intelligence which makes giving your presentations even easier.
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3. SANYO PLC-SW35 Microportable Projector

The Sanyo PLC-SW35 portable projector is the heaviest in this selection weighing in at 4.6lbs but it is still a comfortable weight for carrying while on the road. There is an optional presentation kit available which can be used to enhance your presentations. This portable projector also allows for variable audio output so you can use existing sound systems or your own speakers.
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4. NEC NP60 DLP Projector

The NEC NP60 is an ultraportable 3000 ANSI lumens projector. It weighs in just under 4lbs. This projector has an auto focus function which ensures that you always have a crisp image to view. It can accept input not just from laptops but other devices as well. It has 4 input terminals. The maximum resolution is UXGA (1,600 x 1,200).
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5. Optoma Technology EP729 DLP Projector

The Optoma EP729 portable projector is the lightest in this selection weighing just 2.2lbs. It is truly compact and portable for life on the road. It includes remote mouse control features, laser pointer, freeze and hide functions. It has connections for VGA so you can use HDTV connections.
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