BenQ Projector Price Cut! 1500 Lumens, 2000:1 Contrast Ratio, DLP! If you've been waiting for the price to go down on professional-class projectors, wait no more. This is the best you can buy in this price range. The BenQ PB6100 can be used for a number of applications including classrooms, boardrooms,
and even basic home theater systems. With a 2000:1 contrast ratio at 1,500 ANSI
lumens and SVGA resolution, the PB6100 gives you more.
PB6100 Supports Texas Instruments DLP Chip
The PB6100 also utilizes proprietary BenQ video-processing technology to support
the latest DLP chip set from Texas Instruments. It is HDTV-compatible (480p,
720p and 1080i) with direct YPbPr/component (through VGA port), S-Video and
composite video inputs. The new DDR DLP chipsets produce flawless pictures that
won't fade or degrade over time, and the optical engine lifetime exceeds 100,000
hours while maintaining the images' original clarity.
Specifications
Resolution:
SVGA (800 x 600)
Brightness:
1500 ANSI Lumens
Contrast Ratio:
2000:1
Aspect Ratio:
4:3 Native/16:9 Selectable
Display Technology:
DLP (0.55" DDR DMD)
Data Signals:
Supports 640 x 350 Resolution
Video Signals:
HDTV (480p, 720p, 1080i)
Lens:
F/2.6 to 3.1
Zoom:
Manual Zoom
Image Size:
31 - 250 inches diagonal
Throw Distance:
2.6 - 32.8 ft
Keystone Correction:
Digital Keystone Correction
Projection Methods:
Ceiling Front
Ceiling Rear
Desktop Front
Desktop Rear
Lamp Type:
250W UHP
Lamp Life Expectancy:
3000 Hours
Remote Control:
Included
Weight:
5.6 lbs.
THIS PRODUCT IS REFURBISHED
The terms refurbished and recertified are used interchangeable to describe products that were returned to their manufacturer, inspected, brought back to original manufacturer’s specification then tested and repackaged for sale. Some manufacturers refurbish products themselves and others use qualified third party partners. Refurbished products represent a great value and we offer them with confidence knowing that every refurbished product was tested at least twice, once when it was first manufactured and again during the refurbishing process. Refurbished products are warranted by either the original manufacturer or the manufacturer’s third party refurbisher. Warranty terms applicable to refurbished products may vary; see below for specific warranty information and consider purchasing an extended service plan if you desire even more coverage. For more information about buying quality refurbished products, click here.
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Features
DLP™ Technology, Superior Digital Picture Quality that won't fade over
time.
Native Resolution - SVGA 800x600
1500ANSI - Superior brightness, and clarity.
2000:1 - Ultra-High Contrast Ratio
Wide-Angle Lens - For a 48" image @ 6.6'
HDTV Compatible - (YPbPr)
4:3/16:9 Selectable Aspect Ratio
DCMS - "Dynamic Color Management System" for more vibrant and
true-to-life color reproduction.
Whisper Quiet - operating at 34db
Full function intelligent remote control
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
5
Customer Reviews:
4
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Reviewer:
Allen on
May 16, 2005 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
We have had our unit for three months and are entirely satisfied with its performance, both as a computer and VCR/DVD projector. Very good value for money.
Reviewer:
Charles on
May 09, 2005 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
This is a very impressive projector with a bright and sharp image. I have had it for about a month now, using it for presentations and for movies. I have found that it is importnat to switch to the correct mode for maximum performance. In presentation mode, the image is sharp, vibrant and very true to the color on a top monior. In cinema mode, the image is stunning when paired with a reasonably good DVD player. I have found that the DVD player makes a HUGE difference as my old budget DVD player produced a somewhat washed out and dull image. This unit is light and very easy to carry. Highly recommended.
Reviewer:
ee54 on
Apr 08, 2005 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Does a very good job in a normally lit room. I bought it as a presentation projector. It does an excellent job of detecting video source input and even supports PIP if multiple sources are connected. That being said I have to be honest and say that I have enjoyed it more as a home entertainment projector. It is capable of HDTV projection and does really good with standard inputs. I bought a 60 inch screen to go with it and going to a widescreen diagonal of better than 70 inches has been great. At this price point you would be hard pressed to do better.
Reviewer:
Dragon Man on
Apr 07, 2005 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
An awesome projector... Just a perfect projector for anything you want to do... You can't beat this price!!!! The best price for the best projector!!!
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DLP Digital Lighting Processing DLP™ technology is a revolutionary display solution that uses an optical
semiconductor to manipulate light digitally. It's also a proven and dependable
technology preferred by leading electronics companies worldwide, with more
than 2 million systems shipped to more than 50 manufacturers since 1996.
DLP™ technology is in use wherever visual excellence is in demand. In fact,
it's the only display solution that enables movie projectors, televisions,
home theater systems and business projectors to create an entirely digital
connection between a graphic or video source and the screen in front of
you. The result is maximum fidelity: a picture whose clarity, brilliance
and color must be seen to be believed.
DLP Digital Lighting Processing
Digital Light Processing™ is the world's only all-digital display solution
and a key ingredient in the best digital projectors available today. DLP™
technology uses an optical semiconductor to recreate source material with
a fidelity analog systems cannot match.
The Semiconductor That Changes
At the heart of every DLP™ projection system is an optical semiconductor
known as the Digital Micromirror Device, or DMD chip, was invented by Dr.
Larry Hornbeck of Texas Instruments in 1987. The DMD chip is probably the
world's most sophisticated light switch. It contains a rectangular array
of up to 1.3 million hinge-mounted microscopic mirrors; each of these micromirrors
measures less than one-fifth the width of a human hair, and corresponds
to one pixel in a projected image. When a DMD chip is coordinated with a
digital video or graphic signal, a light source and a projection lens, its
mirrors can reflect an all-digital image onto a screen or other surface.
The DMD and the sophisticated electronics that surround it are what we call
Digital Light Processing™ technology.
Digital Light Processing I: The Gray
Scale Image
A DMD panel's micromirrors are mounted on tiny hinges that enable them to
tilt either toward the light source in a DLP™ projection system (ON) or
away from it (OFF)-creating a light or dark pixel on the projection surface.
The bit-streamed image code entering the semiconductor directs each mirror
to switch on and off up to several thousand times per second. When a mirror
is switched on more frequently than off, it reflects a light gray pixel;
a mirror that's switched off more frequently reflects a darker gray pixel.
In this way, the mirrors in a DLP™ projection system can reflect pixels
in up to 1,024 shades of gray to convert the video or graphic signal entering
the DMD into a highly detailed grayscale image.
Digital Light Processing II: Adding Color
The white light generated by the lamp in a DLP™ projection system passes
through a color wheel as it travels to the surface of the DMD panel. The
color wheel filters the light into red, green and blue, from a single-chip
DLP™ projection system can create at least 16.7 million colors. And the
3-DMD chip system found in DLP Cinema™ projection systems is capable of
producing no fewer than 35 trillion colors. The on and off states of each
micromirror are coordinated with these three basic building blocks of color.
For example, a mirror responsible for projecting a purple pixel will only
reflect red and blue light to the projection surface; our eyes then blend
these rapidly alternating flashes to see the intended hue in a projected
image.
Applications And Configurations
Televisions, home theater systems and business projectors using DLP™ technology
rely on a single DMD chip configuration like the one described above. White
light passes through a color wheel filter, causing red, green and blue light
to be shone in sequence on the surface of the DMD. The switching of the
mirrors, and the proportion of time they are 'on' or 'off' is coordinated
according to the color shining on them. The human visual system integrates
the sequential color and sees a full-color image.
One-Chip DLP Projection System
DLP™ technology-enabled projectors for very high image quality or high brightness
applications such as cinema and large venue displays rely on a 3-DMD-chip
configuration to produce stunning images, whether moving or still.
Three-Chip DLP Projection System
In a 3-chip system, the white light generated by the lamp passes through
a prism that divides it into red, green and blue. Each DMD chip is dedicated
to one of these three colors; the colored light that each micromirror reflects
is then combined and passed through the projection lens to form a single
pixel in the image.
About HDTV Viewing Angles
The Viewing Angle of any TV is an important specification. The wider
the viewing angle, the more enjoyable your experience. Viewing angles
above 150° means you can view your TV from a reasonable range - from the
front and off to the sides. However, viewing angles above 170° are
best! Many of today's Plasma and LCD HDTVs offer viewing angles of
178°, and their images do not suffer from degradation at very high viewing
angles. LCD TVs were originally designed for a one user
experience, as a computer monitor, but the technology has kept pace with the
demands for ever increasing viewing angles, and most offer excellent viewing
experiences. Between LCD and Plasma; Plasma TVs have the advantage,
but by a small margin.
Viewing angles are not an issue with
projectors because the light source is coming from in front of the screen,
and not from behind. However, the surface on which you project (screen or
wall surface) may have a slight impact on viewing angles, so it is important
to choose the best screen possible.
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Projecting
The Perfect Home Theater Experience!
When creating a home theater, most people overlook the amazing benefits of
using a
DLP or LCD Projector instead of a large screen LCD or Plasma TV.
Projectors provide the ultimate experience in big screen viewing.
Instead of a 40 or 50 inch TV, with far less cost, you can have a
8 or 10
foot screen, and transform your living room into a true theater experience.
Additionally, projectors are available with High Definition displays for
incredibly crisp rich full color cinematic images. When you sit on a
sofa 6 or 8 feet away from a 10 foot screen, it almost exactly the same
experience as sitting in the movie theater (without the guy talking on his
cell phone behind you!) So consider the ultimate upgrade to your home
theater or gaming system. Add in a great home theater sound system,
and for very little money, you've created a movie watching dimension the
envy of your friends and family. So before you decide on your wide
screen consider the perfect solution to transforming any living room into
your own cineplex!
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BenQ Warranty provided by:
BenQ Limited Warranty:
3 months parts;
3 months labor
Mfg Part No:
PB6100 UPC No:
Box Size:
( Length:
18, Width:
12, Depth:
15 )
Shipping Weight:
14.0000 pound(s)
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