The only real similarity that I can think of is they both project images onto a wall or projector screen.
The overhead projector was invented in the 1960's.
A Data Projector (referred to as Digital Projector) is a projector that gets its image from a Digital Source, such as VGA (computer), RCA (the most common A/V input), S-Video (another form of video input), and some others. These projectors are most commonly used along with DLP or LCD Technology.An Overhead Projector is an older style of projection, common in Education (Schools). These projectors are totally manual and require you to put a transparent image onto glass to project the image overhead.
The projector can reach a pretty high temperature if left on for a while. So I think the main danger of an overhead projector is simply the heat. ;)
My guess is that with LCD and DLP projector coming down in price, we will be seeing less and less of the overhead. When a video projector is used with an interactive whiteboard or tablet the possibilities are limitless.
You don't need a slide projector or an overhead projector.
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what are the advantages of a data projector
This is referred to as an opaque overhead projector, or sometimes simply as an "opaque projector." This is in contrast to the regular overhead projector which must have transparencies to project, an opaque projector can project an image of opaque objects such as the paper pages of a book.
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Overhead projector replacement bulbs will definitely be sold somewhere on eBay or alternatively you could ask the local secondary school or college for help.
One answer is when an overhead/movie/computer projector does not fit the projector screen area correctly and lines can be seen around the intended area.