Question about using a Projector with MacBook Pro
Sorry if this is the wrong post location, but I figured people here would be the most knowledgeable about the topic.
I'm looking into getting a portable projector for under $450 that will work with my 2009 MacBook Pro for: a) watching instructional videos and b) doing some web surfing and a little programing. I can't get a monitor because I need portability and a picture at least 30" due to some visions issues.
I've looked into a few including the Optoma PK301 (sold at apple) and the Samsung 410ME (higher lumens, but lower res). Most of them have a max resolution of 800x600 and I'm wondering how that will appear on a 30"-45" projection? Will websites wider than 800 pixels be cut off? Does that mean a video with a resolution of 960x540 will be cut off or look funny?
The PK301 has a Native WVGA (854 x 480), but "supports" WXGA (1280 x 800) through VGA adapter; HD (1080i) through HDMI. So how will that render on the wall?
I sincerely appreciate your time and help.
I'm looking into getting a portable projector for under $450 that will work with my 2009 MacBook Pro for: a) watching instructional videos and b) doing some web surfing and a little programing. I can't get a monitor because I need portability and a picture at least 30" due to some visions issues.
I've looked into a few including the Optoma PK301 (sold at apple) and the Samsung 410ME (higher lumens, but lower res). Most of them have a max resolution of 800x600 and I'm wondering how that will appear on a 30"-45" projection? Will websites wider than 800 pixels be cut off? Does that mean a video with a resolution of 960x540 will be cut off or look funny?
The PK301 has a Native WVGA (854 x 480), but "supports" WXGA (1280 x 800) through VGA adapter; HD (1080i) through HDMI. So how will that render on the wall?
I sincerely appreciate your time and help.
MacBook Pro 2008, Mac OS X (10.5.8)
