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Benq W500

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Best Price: $849

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The W500 a projector used for home entertainment. It allows the viewer to watch videos of both digital and analog formats using its several options for connection interface.

Features

The BenQ W500 uses a lens design that is blue printed from the irises of the human eye. It automatically adjusts the aperture based on the video signal it detects. For dark scenes, the aperture decreases its size to prevent light from destroying the darkness. For bright scenes, the aperture increases to accommodate the light it needs to enhance details. This projector also converts the content on SD from analog television broadcasts to a high definition video. It uses 1024 pixels for its pictures. It also applies the MDDF technology, which is a Multi Dimensional Diagonal Filtering system for smoother viewing. Each color signal is handled individually, with varying brightness input and color distortions. The dimensions of this printer are 13.7 inches by 10.9 inches by 4.7 inches, with a weight of 12.8 pounds.

Manufacturer's Specs

  • Native Resolution
    1280 x 720(16:9)
  • Projection System
    3LCD
  • Brightness
    1100 ANSI lumens
  • Lamp
    140W, 2000/3000 hours (Normal/Economic mode)
  • Contrast Ratio
    5000:1
  • Weight
    8.6 lbs (3.9 kg)
  • Noise Level
    32/28 dB (Normal/Economic mode)
  • Resolution Support
    640 x400 to 1920x1080
  • Dimensions
    13.7 x 4.7 x 10.9 inches (349 x 120 x 277 mm)
  • Image Size
    23.5" to 300"

Review Summary

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  • Senseye™ Contrast Enhancement The W500 maintains high contrast, whatever’s on screen and wherever you’re watching. An eye to great viewing
  • The W500 features an iris-like lens design that mimics…
  1. 2 weeks ago
    Overall 6
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    Filmic Other projectors make a better fist of the filmic side of things, but this little LCD cracker has some advantages. It's highly portable and easy to setup - good news for those not planning a permanent installation. It also delivers great image quality for the money. Read more

  2. BenQ W500 Home Theater Projector Review: Overview

    Reviewer: Projector reviews
    11 September 2007

    I would also like to thank those of you owning W500s, who answered my request for feedback about the shadow detail. I heard from about a half dozen of you, and most agreed. I should also point out that most seemed very pleased overall with their W500. Read more

  1. Reviewer: JEFF HADDOW, Projector Central
    18 March 2008
    Overall 10
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    Value for money 10
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    Features 10
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    Ease of use 10
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    Picture quality 10
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    Fantastic image. Replaced my old Epson projector with the Benq w500. The image is outstanding with deep blacks. SD TV is where this projector really shines. Watching SD sat the image look almost as good as HD(thanks to HQV). The low cost $949.00 and only $250.00 for replacement lamp that is rated to 3000 hrs on low mode at a cost of about 8 cents per hour. Run to your nearest Benq dealer and get one if you can find any in stock. The projector is very easy to install. ... Read more

  2. Reviewer: Mole, compusa.com
    20 February 2008
    Overall 10
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    I received this projector and had it installed in less than an hour. The most difficult part of installation was getting the ceiling mount on the projector and on the ceiling! Everything worked perfectly out of the box without any adjustments. It's a little loud since the projector was installed directly above one of the couches and since I live in Denver I have the High Altitude Setting on (turns on the cooling fan) - but with the surround sound booming, who can hear... Read more

  3. Excellent Projector

    Reviewer: N/A, newegg.com
    04 July 2007
    Overall 10
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    This is definitely one of the better projectors I have seen. I have owned and Sp4805,In72,HD70,Hd1000u and seen The Epson 400 and a couple of others perform and while I would say the W500 out performs the others mainly because of the HQV processing which at this price point I never expected to see. Read more

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