BenQ PB6100 DLP Video Projector

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Manufacturer: Benq
Price at amazon.com: New from $849.68




Product Features:

• 800 x 600 SVGA native resolution, 1,280 x 1,024 maximum
• 1,500 ANSI lumens of brightness
• Projects an image from 31 to 250 inches in size
• DDR DMD technology for high 2,000:1 contrast ratio
• HDTV compatible, picture-in-picture

Product Description:

The PB6100 from BenQ is a digital light-processing (DLP) projector with a bright, accurate image and many useful features. Using a digital micro-mirror device with double data-refresh technology (DDR DMD), this model supports resolutions up to 1,280 x 1,024 (800 x 600 native resolution), while its high 2,000:1 contrast ratio and 1,500 ANSI lumens of brightness provide easy-to-see images even in well-lit environments. HDTV compatible (480p, 720p and 1080i), the PB1600 has component (through VGA port), S-video, and composite video ports and supports NTSC, SECAM, PAL, and NTSC 4.43 video formats. A 31 to 250-inch image size allow you to adjust the projection to best suit your environment, while selectable 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratios provide even more display options. The PB6100 has a 1:1.2 optical zoom ratio and 10x digital zoom, and can be front, rear, table, or ceiling mounted. A picture-in-picture function allows you to display both computer and video projections on the same screen, and the remote control lets you control the projector from anywhere in the room. The 200-watt UHP lamp has an approximately 3,000-hour lamp life (economy mode), while the optical engine lifetime is over 100,000 hours, ensuring brilliant projections for years to come. The 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz power supply consumes a maximum of 285 watts during normal operation, while the 34 dB noise level won't drown out presentation speeches or conversations. The PB6100 accepts both PC and Mac inputs, and comes backed with a three-year limited warranty. What's in the Box Projector, user's manual, remote control with batteries, video cable, S-video cable, VGA cable, manual CD, warranty information booklet, power cord and 3-2 converter
From the Manufacturer This digital projector is the ideal solution for those looking for a ton of features at a feel-good price. The PB6100 can be used for a number of applications, including classrooms, boardrooms, and even basic home theater systems. With a 2,000:1 contrast ratio at 1,500 ANSI lumens and SVGA resolution, the PB6100 gives you more. 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... read more

Description from Manufacturer:The PB6100 from BenQ is a digital light-processing (DLP) projector with a bright, accurate image and many useful features. Using a digital micro-mirror device with double data-refresh technology (DDR DMD), this model supports resolutions up to 1,280 x 1,024 (800 x 600 native resolution), while its high 2,000:1 contrast ratio and 1,500 ANSI lumens of brightness provide easy-to-see images even in well-lit environments.

HDTV compatible (480p, 720p and 1080i), the PB1600 has component (through VGA port), S-video, and composite video ports and supports NTSC, SECAM, PAL, and NTSC 4.43 video formats. A 31 to 250-inch image size allow you to adjust the projection to best suit your environment, while selectable 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratios provide even more display options.

The PB6100 has a 1:1.2 optical zoom ratio and 10x digital zoom, and can be front, rear, table, or ceiling mounted. A picture-in-picture function allows you to display both computer and video projections on the same screen, and the remote control lets you control the projector from anywhere in the room.

The 200-watt UHP lamp has an approximately 3,000-hour lamp life (economy mode), while the optical engine lifetime is over 100,000 hours, ensuring brilliant projections for years to come. The 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz power supply consumes a maximum of 285 watts during normal operation, while the 34 dB noise level won't drown out presentation speeches or conversations. The PB6100 accepts both PC and Mac inputs, and comes backed with a three-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Projector, user's manual, remote control with batteries, video cable, S-video cable, VGA cable, manual CD, warranty information booklet, power cord and 3-2 converterAverage Customer Rating:

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Comment: Best bargan of all DLP projectors Rating:
If you are looking for the best deal of any DLP projector out there, this is it. You wont find one at this price that performs better. It displayes SVGA video (up to 800x600) from the PC and HDTV formats 480p, 720p, 1080i.

Using this for an entry level Home Theater is in my opinion the best application. As for PC, the resolution is a little lacking considering the size it will be projected to. The icons would be 6"+ depending on how big your shooting the screen.

Bulb life in economy mode extends by about 1/3 from 2000 hours to 3000. Nice considering the bulbs are 400 each. BenQ has offered a couple different promotions in the past like free bulb or 100/200 (...) (so be sure and check to make sure before you buy).

The thing that is most amazing to me is the refresh rate of 85hz (how fast it can paint the picture to the screen). That is pretty much as fast as you'll need for any application to avoid display problems, so playing games on this isnt a problem!

For more info, check projectorcentral, they do reviews on everything that comes out. BenQ PB6100 and the PB6200 (xga version) are in the top 5 list of DLP's.

Anyone planning to use this primarily on a PC, think about getting the PB6200 instead, its basically the same thing but displays the higher resolution XGA (1024x768) and for certain applications higher 1280x1024.

Posted at November 11, 2003 03:07 AM | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)