Please help me understand this.

[cn@]

If a data projector has a native resolution of 800x600 and a maximum resolution of 1920x1200, how does that compare with a projector that has a native resolution of 1024x768?

 

[SauRoNZA]

If a data projector has a native resolution of 800x600 and a maximum resolution of 1920x1200, how does that compare with a projector that has a native resolution of 1024x768?

Native = What it actually displays at.

Maximum = The resolution it can "understand" which it will downscale to it's native resolution.

1024 x 768 and 800x600 are both 4:3 ratios and not 16:9/10 (Widescreen) so will be terrible and super small if that's your source.

Even for presentation use I wouldn't go for anything less than 1280 x 720 but preferably a true 1080p unit instead.

 

[Frikkie09]

Native = What it actually displays at.

Maximum = The resolution it can "understand" which it will downscale to it's native resolution.

1024 x 768 and 800x600 are both 4:3 ratios and not 16:9/10 (Widescreen) so will be terrible and super small if that's your source.

Even for presentation use I wouldn't go for anything less than 1280 x 720 but preferably a true 1080p unit instead.

What SauRoNZA said.

I can also vouch for keeping your resolution as "small" as possible, ie rather 1024X768 as opposed to 1920X1080. As people in the back might not be able to view all content you are projecting. Some facilities with projectors, end up placing televisions at the rear to accommodate for the people sitting at the back.

But, if you are purely looking to purchase a projector to project movies from, then higher resolution would be better suited for your requirement.

 

[SauRoNZA]

What SauRoNZA said.

I can also vouch for keeping your resolution as "small" as possible, ie rather 1024X768 as opposed to 1920X1080. As people in the back might not be able to view all content you are projecting. Some facilities with projectors, end up placing televisions at the rear to accommodate for the people sitting at the back.

But, if you are purely looking to purchase a projector to project movies from, then higher resolution would be better suited for your requirement.

Rather just scale the interface of the projection if that is the case.

Or just plan better for the requirement with a larger screen and projection.

Higher resolution will always win.