3D projector has just become even more affordable! Recently, we have replaced our demo projector with the new BenQ W1070 that comes with 3D capability. 3D is the latest hype in today's home theater technology and it certainly adds fun while watching movies at a reasonable price.
Here's a review of the BenQ W1070:
http://www.projectorreviews.com/benq/w1070/
Specifications:
Technology: DLP single chip
Native Resolution: 1080p (1920x1080)
Brightness: Manufacturer claim: 2000 lumens, 1711 lumens "best" mode
after calibration, mid-point on zoom (brightest mode only slightly
brighter)
Contrast: 10,000:1
Zoom Lens ratio: 1.3:1 Manual zoom and focus
Lens shift: Yes, vertical - limited
Lamp life: 3500 hours at full power, 6000 hours in smart eco mode
Weight: 5.84 lbs. (2.65 Kg)
Here's part of the summary of the review
The Very Bottom Line on the W1070 projector:
Almost every projector has some real strengths. And every projector can be improved upon.
At today"s consumer technology level, my personal take is that the
BenQ W1070 is the best projector (with 3D capability under $1100), that
I've encountered. True, you can spend more and find projectors that are
just as great values. There are definitely other fine projectors, all
at least a little more that I respect, that I also praise, such as the
Panasonic PT-AR100U, the Epson Home Cinema 3020, the Acer H9500BD,
BenQ's own W7000, Optoma HD33. Some of those have more features. A
couple have better blacks. None mentioned, I think, can match this
BenQ's shadow detail, and not one calibrates to a better balanced
picture in terms of color.
The warranty's nothing to write home about, but one year is what most
of the competition offers, as well. There are a couple of two's and
two three year warranties that I can think of, under $1600, but only one
or two multi-year warranties around $1000 (in a 1080p projector). The
light leakage is more than most, and might be a noticeable issue in a
dedicated home theater, but I'm sure not going to worry about it in a
family room.
It's the picture folks. I talk about natural image. This W1070 isn't
that natural as described, because I almost exclusively used it with
Brilliant Color On. Most folks will prefer it on, unless in a really
dark room, thanks to the roughly 50% increase in brightness that
results. In that really dark room you won't need all the brightness,
and it's where you are more likely to notice the minor downsides of
Brilliant Color. Turn BC off, and calibrate the BenQ with it off
(something we didn't) and this W1070 likely has a really phenomenal
image with that true DLP "look and feel".
From Victoria Secret Fashion Show:
I only wish its black level performance produced blacker night
scenes. But then that's the stuff of mostly $2500 and up projectors.
In summary, on both Blu-ray disc and HDTV, the color is accurate and
the picture easy to watch. It's rather forgiving overall. When it
comes to the "wow factor", it should blow away all your friends.
This BenQ W1070 has a great picture for the bucks, and is as solid a
value as I think you can find without spending a good deal more, and I'm
not just talking a hundred or two. Hey, it's cute too!
