Power, performance and price meet in one sleek package as the Sony VPLCX150 projector. To create a clear, vivid image, the VPLCX150 employs high-tech LCD display technology. Featuring a contrast ratio of 650:1, this product avoids the "washed-out" look so common in other projectors, delivering whiter whites and blacker blacks. With a native resolution of 1024 x 768, this Sony projector can display all the most popular video formats. The size of the picture the VPLCX150 can display is anywhere from 40 inches - 300 inches, depending on the device's distance from the screen. The aspect ratio for this Sony projector is 4:3 (standard). The 16:9 aspect ratio is best suited to home theater use, while the standard 4:3 aspect ratio is preferred for business and presentation use. You'll have plenty of connections with the VPLCX150, as its inputs include a VGA connection. Brightness is an important consideration when purchasing a projector. Typically, a brightness of at least 1000 ANSI lumens is bright enough for home theater use in a darkened room, but for use in presentations or other settings where the room will not be as dark, a brightness of at least 2000 ANSI lumens is recommended. The VPLCX150 features a brightness of 3500 ANSI lumens. This Sony projector uses a UHP lamp. Before purchasing a projector, don't forget to research how long you can expect its lamps to last and how much a lamp will cost to replace. This projector comes with a lamp rated for 2000 hours of use. What's more this projector also includes features like key lock and much more. Best of all, using this model is simple as can be with its innovative front panel LCD display interface. Don't fret about plugging this projector into a PA system either, as you can use the 1 watt speakers built right into the projector. Sony lists the VPLCX150 as a portable projector. It measures 14.75 inches wide by 11.75 inches deep by 3.63 inches high. It weighs 9 pounds. This projector runs at a noise level of 28 dB. The part number for this item is VPLCX150.