Connecting Your Projector Rental

With projector rentals becoming a popular item to bring to trade shows events and business meetings, we thought it would be important to inform you on how to connect your projector to a video source using a common connector. Connecting a projector to a video source such as a computer or dvd player is an easy task. If you look on the back of your projector rental you will usually see the common connectors:

• Dual VGA - This is the most common and flexible projector connection type. This is a very versatile option that is mostly meant to be used with home/work projectors and often seen when connecting the projector to computers.
• Component Video - This is a relatively flexible connection type which carries an analog HD video signal. When dealing with HD input sources, either HDMI or Component Video can be used. However, Component is recommended for HD when dealing with cabling longer than 30 feet.
• HDMI - This is one of the most common found connection types in the Projector world being that it is optimized for video and can carry both a High Definition video and audio signal. HDMI is common on newer video sources such as DVD and Blu Ray video players.
• S-Video - This is great connection type to have around as a backup for older video sources. Although using S-Video will produce a noticable decrease in image quality, it is compatable with many older video sources that will not work with HDMI or VGA.
• Composite Video - Similar to S-video, a great backup for older video sources but it is in fact the lowest form of video connection and will be noticeable.

Consumer Electronics Show opens Jan 9th

The International Consumer Electronics Show’s opening is coming on January 9, 2009. The 3-day event will be held at the Venetian Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. Packed with the latest intrinsic variety of manufacturers, the International Consumer Electronics Show is the place to get a sneak peak on what is emerging in 2009 in the wake of 2008’s iPhone, thin laptops and touch screen capabilities there is no doubt that the race is on in the electronic industry. You can expect to see specialists in all consumer electronics fields including robotics, satellite technology, home/personal healthcare, digital car, accessories, WI-FI technology, and much more.

If you are a consumer electronics industry specialist you are welcome to drop in to attend this show. For reservations contact the Venetian of The Hilton in Las Vegas and don’t forget, make traveling a little easier by renting a couple of laptops instead of dragging yours through airport customs. Your computer will be loaded and waiting for you in the hotel lobby. Click here for more information on technology and trade show rentals for the Consumer Electronics Show.

Holiday Event AV and Computer Rentals

Projectors, Large Screen Plasma, and a full line of Audio Visual rental equipment are still available in time for your holiday get together.

A professional grade LCD projector rental, for example, could really help your presentation look stunning at the year-end company party. While at the same time, a projector rental for your family gathering could help bring back happy memories of yesterday.

Also popular for year-end events is the very practical and affordable rental of a sound system with a wireless microphone and the appropriately sized set of speakers. Although many company and family events this time of year are of course just formal social events, it’s still important that your CEO or family patriarch can be heard above the hum of a happy crowd.

Contact your Tech Travel Agent at Rentacomputer.com today at 800-736-8772 or follow this link to find out how a short term Holiday AV Rental can make your corporate or family event all the more enjoyable this holiday season.

5th Annual Film Festival Summit Hits Las Vegas

International Film Festival SummitDec 7th-9th 2008Las Vegas Hilton

The 5th Annual IFFS will be held at the Las Vegas Hilton December 7th-9th 2008. Announcing new topics and speakers so that whether you are a new to the industry or a seasoned professional you can all find the answers and creative new ideas that you are looking for. Lots keynote presentations, informative panel discussions, breakout sessions, social activities, and the IFFS Excellence Awards you won't want to miss the IFFS this December!

While attending there is no doubt having a laptop with you for note taking and file reference is a required necessity but with all the challenges of traveling with technology especially through customs at airports, many professionals are renting laptops to eliminate the hassles. Technology rental is a great affordable alternative that allows you to have a laptop with all your needed software installed and ready to go and waiting for you at your hotel when you get there. No fighting through customs or fear of your expensive technology being lost or stolen and you are free to enjoy the film festival knowing you have everything you need.