BenQ W1200 - DLP projector - 1800 ANSI lumens - 1920 x 1080 - widescreen - High Definition 1080p

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4.25 out of 5
 
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Mid-range • DLP projector - High Definition 1080p • Resolution: 1920 x 1080 • Brightness: 1800 lumens • Contrast Ratio: 5000 • Max. Aspect Ratio: 16:9 • Max Image Size: 25 ft • Weight: 7.9 lbs
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Great projector for larger screens or for use in rooms with some ambient light by Chris Robinson on amazon.com Dec 27, 2011
Pros: Very bright image with nice DLP pop (even in low lamp mode) Very, very sharp image - even when using keystoning Easy to setup and use Small and light -very easy to ceiling mount Cons: Black levels are not as good as some other more expensive ...
 
Benq W1200: Superior Entry level 1080p FI ready HT projector by WayneeCay on dooyoo.co.uk Aug 19, 2011
The first movie we popped into this after buying it was "Snatch", then we watched "lock stock and two smoking barrels", but to really test black levels we chose "Doom". Snatch and Lock stock are fabulous movies, and those who haven't seen it should, they're ...
 
Most Bang for your Buck by Drunkypants on newegg.com Feb 8, 2012
Best projector I could find for the money with the feature set I wanted. I've had absolutely no issues with it, except for the above issue, and firmware may fix that, I haven't tried. I'm about to purchase another one.
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An excellent value if a bit fussy by Matt on amazon.com Jun 18, 2012
First issue: my W1200 made a cricket chirping noise (perhaps the spinning color wheels?) that went away temporarily when you tapped on the unit. Amazon was super fast and responsible about replacing it and the replacement doesn't make the noise. The ...
 
Great picture by doyle on newegg.com Dec 4, 2011
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Nice Bright Projector But Issue with 1080i Display by Karri on amazon.com Dec 14, 2011
I did quite a bit of research before choosing this projector and while I was delighted with the beautiful, bright picture, I experienced lip sync issues and even worse, in 1080i flashes of horizontal bands (like interference) would appear on the display. ...
 
Input lag by Serge on newegg.com Feb 13, 2012
I am not sure how benq fathomed this a production ready device.
 
Very Good Projector - If it Works by T-Bone on amazon.com Dec 4, 2011
This my my second projector (I previously owned a different BenQ DLP model), but my first 1080p projector. I have it ceiling-mounted and projecting on to a 110" 16:9 screen. First the Good: - 1080p Blurays look amazing, as does Over the Air (OTA) HDTV ...
 
 
 
 
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amazon.com
 
3.2 out of 5
from 5 reviews
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: BenQ W1200 300-Inch 1080p Front Projector - White
1080p Blurays look amazing, as does Over the Air (OTA) HDTV - Geometry across the screen is consistent (i.e...Since replacement bulbs cost ~$250, that ~12.5 cents per hour (or 8 cents per hour) of usage Now the Not So Good: - I found that the video can be intermittently jerky at times when feeding the unit 1080p @ 60 Hz...I can see a faint glow on my ceiling (unit is 18" from the ceiling), but it does not detract from the image quality Overall, I am very happy with the unit...
newegg.com
 
3.3 out of 5
from 3 reviews
Newegg.com - BenQ W1200 Full HD 1920 x 1080 1800 Lumens DLP Home Theater Projector
There is about a 200ms delay between the output on the projector and the output of the source...The mounted speakers are about what you'd expect from "monitor speakers", not bad, but definitely note theater worthy...So when I power on I always have to reset the zoom...
co.uk
 
5.0 out of 5
from 1 reviews
Benq W1200 Reviews - Projectors | dooyoo.co.uk
Snatch and Lock stock are fabulous movies, and those who haven't seen it should, they're fun movies to watch and there are fast scenes with sudden color inputs that are easy to test the projector's capability in color reproduction...Especially when I have a Dell U3011 next to it playing the same content, I use it to verify how well the projector's colors are...Doom is a crap movie, but I think it's a great way to test the projector's black levels...
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BenQ W1100 and W1200 Projector Review
Despite some quirks, the W1100 and W1200 are excellent performers for $1299 and $1499, respectively...The W1100 and W1200 are light, bright 1080p projectors intended for home entertainment and movies...The W1100 is brighter than the W1200...The W1200 is essentially a W1100 with lower brightness, better blacks, and frame interpolation...
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The W500 features an iris-like lens design that mimics our own eye, adjusting the aperture after analyzing the incoming video signal...No matter what type of content is on, the W500 ensures that you get the very best viewing experience...
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Benq W1200 and W1100 thread - AVS | Home Theater Discussions ...
The W1200 interests me mostly for its nice zoom flexibility and decent bang for buck. A couple of...
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BenQ W1200 $899 (Hot Product Award from projectorreviews.com and Highly Rated from projrctorcentral.com / top ten projectorpeople.com) ...
 
 
 
 
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whathifi.com
 
5.0 out of 5
Oct 6, 2011
BenQ W1200 review from the experts at whathifi.com
Build quality and spec; fine picture, with excellent contrasts and heroic levels of detail...No vertical lens shift, so it’s not ideal for using on a coffee table; motion processing can occasionally...We’ve become used to the ever-increasing quality and value offered by today’s display devices but, even so, there’s still room for the occasional surprise package...Simply put, this compact projector is almost insanely cheap...bright, punchy whites, spectacular...
avguide.com
 
8.0 out of 10
Jun 15, 2011
BenQ W1200 ISF-Certified DLP Projector (TPV 104) | AVguide
you’re looking for an affordable 1080p DLP front projector and aren’t too fussy about making critical picture adjustments....you’re planning on other than ceiling mounting the projector, as the W1200 has substantial vertical offset...Billed as a home theater projector, the W1200 seemed to have a number of appealing attributes when it debuted at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas back in January...Sporting ISF certification and featuring an affordable...
itreviews.com
 
4.0 out of 5
Apr 30, 2011
BenQ W1200 review | ITReviews
Superb image quality for HD content....Noisy fan and lacklustre built-in speakers....The W1200, you see, has something that virtually all serious' home cinema projectors lack: built-in speakers...You'll find a pair of HDMI inputs alongside component video, S-video, audio ins and outs, a D-sub 15-pin input to connect a PC (the 1920x1080 pixel-endowed W1200 supports auto image resizing for VGA and WUXGA resolutions from a PC) and a USB (type B) port...There's...
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reghardware.com
 
80.0 out of 100
May 28, 2011
BenQ W1200 HD DLP projector • reghardware
The W1200 has a token on-board sound system driven by a 2 x 10W amp...Overall, the W1200 presents a great argument for not spending an arm and a leg on a high-end home cinema projector...The W1200 has a lookalike sibling which lacks frame interpolation and is £200 cheaper: the W1100...
ncix.com
Mar 22, 2012
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For the small office/home office or business professionals always on the road, the BenQ PB2120 delivers the power and functionality needed to operate in a streamlined environment...At 3.8 pounds and smaller than a sheet of paper, the PB2120 has a bright 2000:1 contrast ratio at 1,200 ANSI lumens...At 3.8 pounds and smaller than a sheet of paper, the PB2120 has a bright 2000:1 contrast ratio at 1,200 ANSI lumens...
reviewbloger.com
BenQ W1100/W1200 Review
Easy to install W1100 according to the manufacturer delivers a perfect cinematic experience without any installation problem with the electrical wiring and audio system...Because the W1200 has a ISFccc certification, you can claim the reputed ISFccc professional calibration services of the Imaging Science Foundation, which therefore, optimal tailor in your area guaranteed...The color management system allows you the W1200 contrast, tint, brightness, color temperature, gamma and white balance levels without any compromise to refine your preference...
projectors.co.uk
Mar 1, 2008
BENQ W1200 PROJECTOR at Low Price £959 | W1200special
The colours on these are extremely accurate and if you need a projector for use as a photographer or graphic designer then we would always recommend a LCD Projector...The projector lamp prices are higher and there is often deterioration over a period of time but the quality of an LCD is superior to a DLP Projector and when buying a HD home cinema projector that is what Just Projectors would recommend...So if the technology is so good why aren’t all projectors made that way, the simple reason is price, which out of the reach of most people who are buying a business projector...We typically recommend 1200-1800 lumens for home theatre and over 2000 lumens for the business projectors...
directcanada.com
May 1, 2010
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The W500 maintains high contrast, whatever's on screen and wherever you're watching...The W500 features an iris-like lens design that mimics our own eye, adjusting the aperture after analyzing the incoming video signal...No matter what type of content is on, the W500 ensures that you get the very best viewing experience...No matter what type of content is on, the W500 ensures that you get the very best viewing experience...
hometoys.com
May 17, 2011
New BenQ W1100 and W1200 Full HD Projectors Bring Big Screen Entertainment to Vertical...
NEW BENQ W1100 AND W1200 FULL HD PROJECTORS BRING BIG SCREEN ENTERTAINMENT TO VERTICAL LIVING...BenQ, the number one DLP(R) Projector brand in the world, today announced that the company has shipped its W1100 and W1200 cinema projectors, which deliver the ultimate in big screen entertainment...May 17, 2011 -- BenQ, the number one DLP(R) Projector brand in the world, today announced that the company has shipped its W1100 and W1200 cinema projectors, which deliver the ultimate in big screen entertainment...The BenQ Group comprises companies that operate independently while sharing resources and leveraging synergies among them...
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BenQ Projectors: BenQ W1200 DLP projector
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