Top 5 overhead projectors

The compact children's slide projector is made in the form of a hand-held flashlight, it is very easy to operate, it runs on a regular battery. The child will be able to manage it independently. Included with the slide projector-flashlight are six discs with eight pictures each. Image sharpness can be adjusted. The toy will help the child learn letters and learn a lot of useful information.

This is really a very interesting toy for children, which for the first time replaces a full-fledged slide projector. It is quite inexpensive, but it has good image clarity. Pictures are interesting to look at in the evening before going to bed on the ceiling. A small drawback is that the slide change wheel is quite hard to turn, it can be difficult for a very small child to cope with it on their own.

A simple model for the smallest cannot be called a full-fledged slide projector, but, nevertheless, it is similar to it in terms of the principle of operation. The toy has an interesting design, can be used as a night light. The device comes with three discs with slides, filmstrips from other models cannot be used due to the difference in design. Children's slide projector shows pictures and plays music. It is made of high-quality plastic, has a compact size and a compartment for storing disks.

According to the parents, this is a good toy, but the name "overhead projector" is too loud for it. The model is suitable for the smallest children up to two or three years. They will enjoy looking at pictures and listening to pleasant melodies. It is made really quite well, but the cost is still too high.

If parents are not sure that their child will enjoy watching fairy tales on an overhead projector, the best option is to buy an inexpensive model. The Umka brand offers a very simple and inexpensive device for viewing slides, listening to songs and learning the alphabet.This overhead projector is more of a toy than a serious machine, but a child will love it. On sale it is presented in several versions, that is, with slides of different topics.

Users consider that for such a small price it is a great entertaining and educational toy. Children really like to watch and listen to fairy tales, this is a great replacement for a TV or computer. But you can’t use filmstrips from other manufacturers, and the quality of workmanship causes frustration for some buyers. The handle turns tightly, the child often cannot cope with this activity on his own, and the toy itself quickly breaks. So this model can be purchased “on trial” to understand whether the child will like watching filmstrips.

This overhead projector differs from the models of the USSR in that it not only shows pictures, but also tells fairy tales itself. Sound accompaniment greatly facilitates the task of parents. The advantages include the lightness and compactness of the device, battery operation, volume and sharpness adjustment, the presence of three playback modes. The manufacturer also provided for the possibility of changing the angle of inclination - you can even project an image onto the ceiling, which is very convenient if viewing filmstrips is used before going to bed instead of an evening fairy tale or a lullaby.

Parents believe that the device is quite worthy. They like that you can turn on the soundtrack, which allows you to keep the child busy for a while. The image quality is not bad, but sometimes it "floats" - from time to time it has to be adjusted. But besides the advantages, the slide projector also has many disadvantages.Buyers are often faced with the purchase of defective goods, there are special films for slide projectors, and they are not cheap, there is no way to view old filmstrips.

Regio can be safely called the best modern overhead projector. Unlike the old Soviet devices, it is made of lightweight plastic rather than heavy sheet metal. It is light and safe, and has an advanced scrolling mechanism that does not tear or jam the film with filmstrips. Also, unlike devices from the times of the USSR, it is not necessary to create pitch darkness in the room - the device is distinguished by a powerful light flux. The lamp life is about 20,000 hours. Excellent glass optics provide an extremely clear picture.

Buyers agree that at the moment this is the best and, perhaps, the only serious overhead projector model that deserves the closest attention. It is expensive, but the high cost pays off with the quality of workmanship and image. There are no complaints about the technical characteristics. A big plus is that on this slide projector you can view old films that are still kept in some houses.