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BenQ W500 review

BenQ W500
 
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Review Date: 19 Dec 2008

Price when reviewed: £567

Supplier: http://www.ebuyer.com

Reviewed By: Barry de la Rosa

Our Rating 5 stars out of 5

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Part Code 9J.J2K77.B5E
Review Date 19 Dec 2008
Price £567
Details www.benq.co.uk
Rating ***** stars out of 5
Award Best Buy

Specifications

Projector technology LCD
Lamp brightness 1,100 ANSI lumens
Lamp life 2,000
Lamp life in economy mode 3,000
Contrast ratio 5,000:1

Picture

Native resolution 1,280x720
Max compressed resolution 1,920x1,080
Aspect ratio 16:9
Other aspect ratios 4:3
Max diagonal at 7ft 41in
Throw ratio 1.49:1 to 1.8:1
Projection distance 1.2m to 9m
Mirror image yes
Invert image yes
HD Ready yes
Special view modes dynamic, cinema, standard, photo, user 1, user 2, user 3

Inputs/Outputs

VGA input yes
DVI input No
Composite input yes
S-video input yes
HDMI input yes
PAL support yes
SECAM support yes
NTSC support yes
Others inputs/outputs USB pointer control, RS232, 12V trigger

Other

Noise (in normal use) 32dB
Size 120x349x277mm
Weight 3.9kg
Internal speakers none
Extras remote, cables
Remote special features light
Power consumption standby 2W
Power consumption on 183W

Lamp

Lamp cost (inc VAT) £164
Lamp supplier www.lambda-tek.com
Lamp cost per hour of use £0.08
Lamp cost per hour of use (economy) £0.05

Buying Information

Price £567
Supplier http://www.ebuyer.com
Details www.benq.co.uk
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