Typical price: £500
What is it: HD-capable DLP projector with a 'standard-definition' native resolution
What we think: There are many better DLP projectors out there, but for movie fans there's nothing at £500 to touch it
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 21 September 2006
Tags: Sky, Marantz, BenQ, Griffin, BenQ W100
We like:
The price; some of its connectivity; black level and colour performance; remote control
We don't like:
Noise in the picture; not HD Ready; pixel structure visible when viewing large images
CNET UK judgement:
We're not sure how much of a margin BenQ can be making on the W100, but frankly, we don't care. All that matters to us is that, although it's far from perfect, the W100 delivers better movie performance than any other projector in its price class
Full review:
You may not know it, but video projectors don't have to cost an arm and a leg. We're getting used to seeing video-friendly projectors that sell for under £1,500. Yet we’ve been caught on the hop by BenQ's W100 -- a DLP projector that can be yours for just £500. Surely such a ludicrously affordable projector can't be much cop, or can it? Continue Reading...
BenQ W100 History
1 Jun 2006 in Crave
A £500 DLP projector designed for home use? Is BenQ off its little head? Is this the answer to your home cinema dreams, or our generation's Vietnam?
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