Dell 2400MP

Reviews say the Dell 2400MP is the best portable digital projector for business or school use. It's bright enough (rated at 3,000 lumens) for larger rooms and has the high resolution (1,024 pixels by 768 pixels) needed to present spreadsheets and large flow charts. At 5.5 pounds, it's fairly portable. The one-year warranty (90 days on the bulb) is short compared to other projectors, and some reviews recommend the three-year extended coverage (*est. $170). Some owner reviews complain about the replacement-lamp cost (*est. $380). Reviews are mixed on the 2400MP's ability to display video, but all agree it does an acceptable job. If your needs don't include the ability to display spreadsheets and detailed charts, the NEC NP100 (*est. $500) is a lower resolution, less expensive projector that's a good match for displaying PowerPoint presentations.

The Dell 2400MP has been around for quite a while, and reviews are plentiful. The best can be found at ProjectorReviews.com and ProjectorCentral.com. Reviews at those sites are thorough and unbiased, and the sites' reviewers specialize in projectors. Laptop magazine also has a comparative and detailed review of the 2400MP. PC World's staff review is no longer online, but the lab report remains and is useful if you want very detailed information at a glance. Dell's website is the best place to read owner reviews.