BenQ has a series of short throw projectors targeting the education and office markets. The BenQ MP782 is one of them offering WXGA resolution and can be positioned as close as 36 inches from the screen. The primary advantage is that a presentation does not have to be disrupted with people trying to cross in front of the projector.

The next phase in projection technology is the availability of 3D. These standards are being firmed up and expect to see more on this as the year progresses. The DLP® Link technology used in the BenQ Projectors requires only one projector (as opposed to two perfectly aligned projectors required today).

The BenQ supports WXGA (1280 x 800) and uses the BrilliantColor Technology. The  BenQ 3D Color Management provides the freedom to fine-tune color intensity to meet any preference. It lets users independently adjust the hue, grain, and saturation levels of all six color wheel tones (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow) without colors compromising each other). The projector has a contrast ratio of 2,400:1 and is rated at 2500 Lumens. It supports Analog RGB, DVI-D, S-Video and Composite Video. It also has a Stereo Mini Jack and RCA L/R audio inputs. The MP782 ST weighs close to 8 lbs. Since the education market is targeted, the MP782 ST has two onboard speakers.

There are other short throw projectors in the market. In a previous article, we had written about the InFocus short throw projectors. The BenQ offerings are comparable and trending the latest technology offerings like 3D support. BenQ has a reputation for offering cutting edge quality products and we expect this product to carry on with that tradition.

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The introduction of the Benq W1000 Home Entertainment Projector incorporating DLP Technology makes a huge impression in the home theater market.

With its 10bit color-processing generator and the 6 color segment, it actually gives more brightness and lightening effect to show a more realistic and life-like image. The lighting output is delivered by UNISHAPE, which efficiently produces its lumens for an eye-catching visual effect. Every owner can adjust the color, brightness and lightening effect using the 3D Color Management control mode. This is especially useful when the high definition resolution is up to 1080p (but can also be adaptable to other resolutions from 480i).

The projector can be connected to video boxes such as: Xbox, Blu-Ray DVD, video-games, and even the PSP3. With easy to use and simple to understand multiple video port formats, players can switch over from their video-game to a DVD player without troubling themselves by changing multiple cables.

The main attraction of this projector is the color and the real life display. It also has other nice features that cannot be ignored in today’s global world; such as its multiple language (17 to be exact) display and support for NTSC, PAL and SECAM standards. It weighs about 7 lbs and is easy to carry and travel with. The image display size ranges from 24” to 300”.  A PC port is also supported for presentations.

The Benq W1000 has quite a good feature set but the important ones are those associated with the image (brilliant color and brightness display) and its connectivity to multiple inputs, especially for gaming. It is a great projector to impress your friends and you can do it even without stepping out of your cozy home.

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Following up on the previous article, I would like to add some more information on thePanasonic  PT-AE4000U 1080P Home Theater Projector’s features. As mentioned in the previous article, the price for the AE4000U is lower than its predecessor.

The comparisons are with respect to the previous model, AE3000U. The use of inorganic LCD panels result in an improvement in the contrast images that are much sharper and brighter. The “Detail Clarity Processor 3” is set at level 2 as the factory default. It has up to 7 levels and based on the viewer’s choice, it can be set to any other level. The higher the level is set, the better the resolution enhancement of the image output but the final level should be set to what the viewer is comfortable with.

As in the AE3000, the AE4000 has similar functions such as the user friendly menu-interface. This function actually remembers the settings you may have made initially and helps to direct you to your choice settings. Another interesting feature is the Split Screen Calibration. This function allows you to split your screen image into two parts. Adjustments to color, frame size and image output can all be carried out on one half of the still image, thereby showing you the changes you are making with reference to the previous one.

The AE3000 is being constantly compared to AE4000 in all reviews seen on the net. It is a cheaper, better product. If you are trying to decide between the two, don’t waste any more time. Just get the AE4000!

Check out Amazon. They usually have good prices, whether from their store or their partners.

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