Merry Christmas! With regards to presenting computer-displayed items, a newer option -- but still not cheap -- is the 'scan-converter' which takes a portion (or all) of the 'desktop' and sends it out as a TV signal. The unit I bought (at OfficeMax for ~US$250; not cheap, but lists for $400) is called "TView Gold Card" and is intended for laptop presentations -- i.e., this version is a PCMCIA plug-in card. There is also an expansion card for desktop units. This is not a commercial for these guys, but the product is quite flexible. The user may choose the PAL (European) or NTSC (American) video standard, one of three output types (composite, S-Video, or SCART), to overscan or underscan, a 2x zoom feature, and use positioning controls, or change sharpness and brightness. Additionally, the user can make a "virtual" desktop area that is to the right or left of the computer's displayed desktop (above and below the desktop are also options) for the presentation area. Now... let's go shopping for a 52-inch projection TV....... Aloha, makuabob (a.k.a. Bob Dayle) ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com