7.3 out of 10

Benq W500

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Best Price: $784

  • User Score (38)
    8.9 8.9 from 38 reviewers
  • Expert Score (10)
    7.1 7.1 from 10 reviewers

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Pros & Cons

  • great picture quality, very good black levels, lcd dlp projectors, absolutely stunning image, reasonably attractive
  • called manufacturer support, to change out, as usual, besides the rattle, and nothing helped

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 …

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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.

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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"

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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…

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  1. BenQ W500 Home Theater Projector Review: Overview

    Reviewer: Projector reviews
    11 September 2007

    Inherently, we all have to figure that any "entry level" home theater projector is a compromise. Afterall, for example, the W500 is the least expensive of five 720p and 1080p projectors they offer. The W500 is one of the best when it comes to "no fuss", as it is very easy to set up, and placing it is also straight forward, with many who can make it work in their room, expected to shelf mount, to cut back on some installation hassle and cost. If anything the W500 is... Read more

  1. Works wonders hooked up to a computer

    Reviewer: Jimbo, Newegg
    3 weeks ago
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I did my research before buying this and I confidently say it was the best A/V investment I made in a while. I regularly have friends over every weekend for the past two months who tell me I've spoiled them for life with the projector's visual quality. I've also broken the hearts of several of my friends that bought huge expensive TVs only to be outclassed by the picture size of this baby. Read more

  2. Reviewer: Ste, Projector Central
    25 October 2008
    Overall 10
    10
    Value for money 10
    10
    Features 10
    10
    Ease of use 10
    10
    Picture quality 10
    10
     

    Well I just bought this projo for 800 bucks from Costco and let me tell you...I love it! Really good price and excellent picture quality for 720p. I was intending on going 1080p but this was such an excellent price that I had to try it out first..but i'm keeping it for sure. Maybe i'll get 1080 in a few years. The picture needs some fine tuning out of the box and I would recommend using HDMI with blu-ray. Anyway i'm so happy with it that I had to write in oh and if you... Read more

  3. AWESOME

    Reviewer: M. Huynh, Amazon
    09 September 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I do not know what the low rating people voted this projector so low for! Just because of one miserable problem they consider the whole company is at fault. BenQ is known for their awesome customer service. Back to this projector though, it's outstanding. Tweak everything to your liking with it's awesome menu especially for colors. With HDMI and 2 Components and a D-SUB what more is there to ask? HQV does an outstanding effect on SD content (DVD, most computer medias, tv... Read more

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