Projector, video output, etc.

We have been lucky in that Jon, who usually comes to our monthly Drupal meetings, has a projector (the library where we meet doesn't have one we can use). However, last month Jon couldn't make it, and I'm sure that will happen occasionally. It would be good to have a backup plan in place.

Three options I can think of:

a) Does anyone who comes regularly have a projector they could bring? (reply here if so, and let us know what kind of video input it supports)

b) I'm considering buying a projector. There are used ones available frequently on our local Craigslist (new ones are pretty expensive). I have been holding off on getting one, because the used projectors I am seeing seem to only support VGA input. (See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VGA_connector) My laptop has VGA output, but I'm not sure how many other people who come to the meeting have laptops with VGA output. Mine has both VGA and HDMI (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI), and I also have an adapter that will convert HDMI output to a DVI monitor input (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Visual_Interface). I think Macs use DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort? (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DisplayPort http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mini_DisplayPort)...

Ideally, we would have cables/adapters/projector that would let anyone connect.

===> Can people reply as to what video output connectors they have on their laptops, and if they have any adapter cables/plugs?

c) Does anyone know of a centrally-located free meeting space that has a projector available? We currently have people coming from Downtown Spokane, Mead, Post Falls ID, South Hill, Hayden ID, and east Spokane Valley (and maybe elsewhere)... I think our current location is fairly central...

==> Any ideas?