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Recommend By
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Out of 18 Review(s)
5 star: (10)
4 star: (8)
3 star: (0)
2 star: (0)
1 star: (0)
Average Rating
Kevin_D
06/08/09
Experience: 1 Months
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Pros
Bright,Great Color, quiet, lense shifting joystick
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Cons
can't think of any at the moment
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Summary
This is my second projector, both from Benq and overall this projector is a great buy. I even got NCIX to price match another online store. I have about 120" screen from about 14' away on a plain white wall and the picture is outstanding compaired to my old Benq PB6100. I use it primarily with my PS3 witch looks amazing, but standard tv looks ok but thats what you get when you watch standard def on an HD display. If you buy this one you will not regret it.
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junny_l
11/25/08
Experience: 0 Days
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Pros
fast , strong, hi def
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Cons
n/a! !! 1!1
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Summary
Gave it 4 out of 5 only because there are better projectors, not sure if any are in this price range tho.
I was unable to get it to work with a 1080p signal
The clarity controlls for signal noise etc dont work over HDMI. I thought they might be nice for upconverted divx movies.
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Grok
10/22/08
Experience: 12 Weeks
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Pros
Value, Quality build, large remote.
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Cons
A bit noisy.
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Summary
This is my second projector, my first is an epson S3. I really liked the S3 and still use it for gaming, but the Ben Q is superior in every way except one....The epson starts up and shuts down much more quickly, a feature for portable use.
With the Ben Q sitting on a shelf about 8 feet high and the lense about 10 feet from the white wall I project on, I get a virtually distortion free 100 inch image. It is sharp from corner to corner and there is no "keystoning". By using the handy joystick, I can throw this image within 30 inches from the floor. The room it is in has floor to ceiling windows with no blinds, but I can still operate the bulb in economy mode and enjoy a very watchable picture while in "Dynamic" picture mode! Of course it is incredible when it gets darker.
All in all I would say this is a bargain, the perfect introduction to video projectors.
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cdh3
09/01/08
Experience: 1 Years
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Pros
adjustable lens
amazingly clear image even at 120inches
hdmi
Bulbs are so inexpensive to replace (but it still gets 3000 hours a bulb)
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Cons
a little big and no dvi input
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Summary
This is truly the most amazing projector you can buy for around $800. Screw 1080p the 720p output on this projector is amazing.I play all my xbox shooter games on it and everything is crystal clear. You may have to back up the projector a bit though. I love how u can shift the lens and it really helps with setting it up. This thing is so bright i can play all my games with the windows open and still see everything perfectly. Definitely worth more than what I payed for!!
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10Bit
06/30/08
Experience: 1 Days
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Pros
Looks, Size, Weight, Inputs, Price, Bulb Price, very quiet
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Cons
Brightness and Contrast output could be better
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Summary
This thing has every lens/image adjustment option under the sun. Runs very quietly. The only comparison I have is the data projectors I've used in school and at work... This is the best projector I've seen personally. It makes an excellent computer screen, but you must sit behind the projector for best viewing. I have it hooked to my 8800gt DVI-VGA converter. I've also played some downsampled QuickTime 1080p trailers and it looks super. I will upgrade to the W5000 in time, because I am really nitpicky about the screen-door effect I see. For this price you can't complain though.
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Shades
05/12/08
Experience: 4 Days
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Pros
Amazing Picture, Great price $819.99 on sale (cheapest in north america) cheapest (money wise) replacement bulbs I've seen for a projector aprox $250
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Cons
none yet. it's done everything I've wanted it to do
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Summary
I bought this and a 100" elite screen from a computer maker for HELL for $100(if you know what I mean) got 4 2x4's and built a box and hung the screen in the middle of it with 2 plant hangers.. it's not pretty but the picture is .. I'm running bell HD not sure what looks better 1080i or 720p though the w500 though ... even standard def looks good... on my 61" rca HDTV standard def looked blurry .. not anymore thanks to this wonderful thing .. I don't regret the purchase at all .. worth every penny
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HAO HAI_Y
03/10/08
Experience: 2 Months
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Pros
picture quality, choices of input, lens shift.
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Cons
none
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Summary
At first, I was concerned about the screen door effect since it is only a 720p, however, I don't see any SDE after 2 month's use, good, solid product.
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Dickson_W
02/20/08
Experience: 3 Weeks
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Pros
Price
Picture Quality to Price
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Cons
Picture Quality could be better
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Summary
Great projector overall. The quality of the video is one of the best for the budget line of projectors. I recommended this to my aunt and she loved the quality of this projector. Made the purchase after reading many reviews on different types of projectors in the price range, and this was the winner. It is one of the leading budget line projectors to date and is great for movies and even gaming. Its small and compacts and I actually like the look of it. Highly recommended.
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Gabe_K
01/24/08
Experience: 4 Months
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Pros
Huge Picture - My wall is my tv
Colors - Great and vibrant colors
Quality - Incredible detail with HD input and source
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Cons
Blacks - black colors can only be as dark as your wall/room.
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Summary
This product is awesome. My friends seem to be over twice as much using my projector. Great colors. Massive screen. Half the price of a tv. I have no complaints and would buy it again if I had to.
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Charles_B
01/24/08
Experience: 5 Days
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Pros
Image claire et bien définie.
Le contraste est élevé et les noirs sont profonds.
Les couleurs sont réelles et justes.
Utilisation facile et rapide dès la première installation.
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Cons
En mode régulier, l'appareil est un peu bruyant.Heureusement en mode écononique, c'est mieux et la qualité de l'image est aussi bonne (ajustement de la luminosité et du contraste.
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Summary
Très bon appareil pour le cinéma maison. Mon deuxième projecteur depuis 5 ans et je ne peux m'imaginer qu'il pourrait y avoir mieux sur le marché que le Benq W500. En haute définition (TV), l'image est aussi nette que celle de mon plasma Pionner ou mon Sony LCD. Après plusieurs recherches sur le net, ce projecteur est le meilleur achat (qualité/prix) et bien plus. Je le recommande fortement. Pourquoi payer plus cher. De toute façon, d'ici 2 à 3 ans, la technologie sera tellement plus avancée en matière de projection. En attendant, cet appareil répond parfaitement à mes besoins de cinéma maison (écran de 9 pieds avec un lecteur DVD Sony à conversion ascendante). Bon cinéma!
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Features:The W500 features an iris-like lens design that mimics our own eye, adjusting the aperture after analyzing the incoming video signal. The aperture is contracted during dark scenes for truer black tones and enhanced detail, while it is enlarged for bright scenes to maximize light output and enable a wider dynamic range. No matter what type of content is on, the W500 ensures that you get the very best viewing experience.
| Quick Specs: |
| Contrast Ratio |
5,000:1
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| Weight (Approximate) |
8.60 lb
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| Maximum Resolution |
1920 x 1080
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| Lamp Power |
140 W
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| Height |
13.7"
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| Width |
4.7"
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| Depth |
10.9"
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| Native Resolution |
1280 x 720
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| Normal Mode Lamp Life |
2000 Hour
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| Economy Mode Lamp Life |
3000 Hour
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| Standard Mode Brightness |
1100 lm
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| USB |
Yes
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| Video Signal Standard |
HDTV
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| Maximum Diagonal Image Size |
25 ft
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| ProductId | 1010582158 |
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| General Information |
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| Brand Name: |
BenQ
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| Manufacturer: |
BenQ Corporation
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| Manufacturer Part Number: |
W500
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| Manufacturer Website Address: |
https://www.benq.ca
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| Product Line: |
Home Cinema
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| Product Model: |
W500
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| Product Name: |
W500 Home Cinema Projector
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| Product Type: |
LCD Projector
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| Image |
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| Color Supported: |
16.7 Million Colors (24-bit)
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| Compatible Aspect Ratio: |
16:9
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| Contrast Ratio: |
5,000:1
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| Maximum Horizontal Sync: |
17 kHz
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| Maximum Resolution: |
1920 x 1080
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| Maximum Vertical Sync: |
100 Hz
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| Native Resolution: |
1280 x 720
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| Standard Mode Brightness: |
1100 lm
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| Zoom Ratio: |
1.2:1
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| Interfaces/Ports |
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| Composite Video: |
Yes
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| USB: |
Yes
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| VGA In: |
Yes
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| Lamp |
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| Economy Mode Lamp Life: |
3000 Hour
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| Lamp Power: |
140 W
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| Normal Mode Lamp Life: |
2000 Hour
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| Miscellaneous |
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| Additional Information: |
- Senseye Clarity Enhancement
- Dynamic IRIS system
- HQV ( Hollywood Quality Video) picture quality
- Horizontal and Vertical Lens Shift
- Professional digital AV input (HDMI)
- User memory stetting
- BenQ proprietart Senseye Technology
- Independent Color adjustment
- Throw Ratio: 100"@3.3m (100"@10.8 feet)
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| Language Supported: |
Turkish
Swedish
Russian
Spanish
Italian
Japanese
Portuguese
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
French
German
Korean
Polish
Dutch
Czech
Thai
English
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| Physical Characteristics |
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| Depth: |
10.91" (277 mm)
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| Height: |
13.74" (349 mm)
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| Weight (Approximate): |
3.90 kg
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| Width: |
4.72" (120 mm)
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| Power Description |
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| Input Voltage Range: |
100 V AC to 240 V AC
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| Projection Lens |
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| Maximum Diagonal Image Size: |
25 ft (7620 mm)
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| Maximum Lens Aperture: |
F/1.88
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| Maximum Projection Distance: |
29.53 ft (9000 mm)
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| Minimum Lens Aperture: |
F/1.6
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| Minimum Projection Distance: |
47.24" (1200 mm)
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| Zoom Type: |
Manual Zoom
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| Video |
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| Input Scan Format: |
1080p
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| Video Signal Format: |
SECAM
PAL
NTSC
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| Video Signal Standard: |
HDTV
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Product Warranty
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NCIX provides a 30 day limited warranty on this product. The remainder of the 1 year warranty is provided by the manufacturer. Warranty length may vary depending on manufacturer and product.
BenQ Contact Information:
by mail:
BenQ Canada Corp.
3-1750 Queens Way, Suite 1265
Toronto, Ontario M9C 2H5
Canada
Technical Support Helpdesk : (866) 600-2367
(Free While Under Warranty)
http://www.benq.ca/support/
Special Note: As of May 1st, 2010, BenQ projectors include a 1 year warranty / 2000 hour, whichever comes first, on the included projector bulb (Some exceptions apply). Replacement bulbs sold separately still carry a 90 day / 500 hour (whichever comes first) warranty.
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