Projector in Small Room

[Techie2000]

I have a bit of a random question! We've recently had a cupboard converted to a small working space - however I've been asked to look at getting a projector installed - purely to display content. Whilst there is enough room for a projector pole - the room is so small you would literally be at arms length from touching the board it was being displayed on. And thats being at 'the other side of the room!'

 

Is there a guideline on how far away a projector should be? (Particularly from a H&S / Visual aspect) Or does anyone have a recommendation?

[3s-gtech]

If it's that small, a TV would be a much better bet, and cheaper to install. No issues with retina damage from the lamp that way too!

[Grey-gear]

I agree with @3s-gtech a TV may be the easier option. They use a TV in the main meeting room where I work and it works a dream.

[sonofsanta]

+1 that. We wallmounted a cheap 42" 1080p LG TV in our meetings room. Damn sight tidier with the cabling, looks posher, easier to see (don't need to close the blinds), and cost probably a third of what mounting a decent projector would have done. Buy a wireless keyboard & touchpad (£33 from Amazon) and you can plug a laptop in by the TV then control it from wherever you're sat. Works a treat Edited September 24, 2015 by sonofsanta

[SteveM555]

I would also suggest a TV... But if it really needs to be a projector, we have some EPSON EB-470's that are wall mounted around a foot away above the board Edited September 24, 2015 by SteveM555

[achedgy]

TV, definitely, can pick up a cheap one and wall mount, far simpler to deal with...

[Techie2000]

Thanks everyone - I think its definitely going to be a screen!

[Oaktech]

I agree, a screen would definitely be the best idea, however, just in case someone higher up the food chain does the "I want what I want and nothing else will do" thing, an UST projector would also fit the bill as an arms distance from the board is pretty much perfect!

[All-Office]

I am going to be a lemming here, Yes defiantly sounds like a screen would be the best option

[mikeprice]

Also - a projector in a converted cupboard would make it really hot in summer - and possibly winter as well!!