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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 6:34 pm
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Originally Posted by chx1975
I found a 2.5kg full HD projector (this is very new) http://www.viewsonic.com/us/pjd7820hd.html here. This screen http://www.amazon.com/Tabletop-Porta...dp/B007A5757O/ fits into a carryon. Often when I travel I could use a larger screen at the other end. This seems like a great trick to pack an impossibly large display into a very small space (and ~4kg is not bad at all). Any problems with this? Will the TSA think it's a rifle in my bag or some idiocy like that ?
Potential problems:
* noise/heat when running
* cost of lamp replacements
* minimum focus distance (as that's not a short throw, although it may be short enough)

None of those are definite problems with that model or your use, but they're issues to look into. If the last turns out to be an issue, take a look at models specifically designated as "short throw" which are intended for use in a small space and relatively close to the projection screen (they're often quieter/cooler for use in small conference rooms, as well.)
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