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BenQ W1000 review

BenQ W1000
 
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Verdict:

Although it's reasonably priced and produces rich colours and dark blacks, the W1000 suffers more than most from the DLP rainbow effect.

Review Date: 18 Jan 2010

Price when reviewed: £998

Supplier: http://www.projectorpoint.co.uk

Reviewed By: Kat Orphanides

Our Rating 3 stars out of 5

Details

Part Code 9H.J0W77.D7E
Review Date 18 Jan 2010
Price £998
Details www.benq.co.uk
Rating *** stars out of 5

Specifications

Projector technology DLP
Lamp brightness 2,000 ANSI lumens
Lamp life 3,000
Lamp life in economy mode 4,000
Contrast ratio 2,700:1

Picture

Native resolution 1,920x1,080
Max compressed resolution 1,920x1,080
Aspect ratio 16:9
Other aspect ratios 4:3
Max diagonal at 7ft 60in
Throw ratio 1.59:1 to 1.9:1
Optical zoom 1.2x
Mirror image yes
Invert image yes
Lens shift horizontal N/A
Lens shift vertical N/A
HD Ready yes
Special view modes Cinema, Dynamic, Standard, user-defined

Inputs/Outputs

VGA input yes
DVI input No
Sound inputs 3.5mm, phono
Composite input yes
S-video input yes
HDMI input yes
PAL support yes
SECAM support yes
NTSC support yes
Audio output 3.5mm
Video output none
Others inputs/outputs second HDMI input, USB service port, RS232

Other

Noise (in normal use) 29dB(A)
Size 94x325x254mm
Weight 3.4kg
Internal speakers yes (3W)
Extras remote control, cables (power, component)
Remote special features none
Power consumption standby 1W
Power consumption on 207W

Lamp

Lamp cost (inc VAT) £201
Lamp supplier www.morecomputers.co.uk
Lamp cost per hour of use £0.06
Lamp cost per hour of use (economy) £0.05

Buying Information

Price £998
Supplier http://www.projectorpoint.co.uk
Details www.benq.co.uk
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User comments

No rainbow effect at all

I Own the BenQ w1000 and have never ever seen any rainbow effects.

By procol33 on 6 Feb 2010

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