Reviews of the BenQ MP512 ST
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CNET Review
The Good: Extremely affordable; relatively deep black levels for an entry-level projector.
The Bad: Color accuracy leaves a bit to be desired; short on features; resolution too low for serious home theater use; not ideal for screen sizes larger than 92 inches wide.
The Bottom Line: Priced less than a midsize flat-screen LCD TV, BenQ's MP512 ST DLP projector is a solid, affordable option for people who want a big screen for casual use or gaming.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 67/100 and users 87/100. Comparing these reviews to 17518 other Projectors reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.
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ukgamer.com
Review Summary: Bulb life is 3000 hours with new bulbs costing around 160 a pop. Like most projectors, the life of the current bulb can be viewed in the on-screen display. At 160 a new bulb does represent a significant percentage of the MP512ST's initial cost, ...
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pocket-lint.com
Review Summary: If you are a home cinema enthusiast, this is not the machine for you. BenQ, amongst many others, have plenty of models that may not offer short throw projection but are brighter and pack in more pixels.
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t3.com
Review Summary: The best Wii accessory you're ever likely to come across.
Manufacturer: BenQ America Corp.
Part number: MP512 ST
General
- Device Type DLP projector
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers
- Width 10 in
- Depth 8.4 in
- Height 3.5 in
- Weight 4.9 lbs
- Enclosure Color White
Projector / Panel
- Image Brightness 2200 ANSI lumens
- Image Contrast Ratio 2500:1
- Image Size 2.3 ft - 25 ft
- Throw Ratio 0.9:1
- Resolution 800 x 600 (native) / 1280 x 1024 (resized)
- Native Aspect Ratio 4:3
- Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Max Sync Rate (V x H) 85 Hz x 82 KHz
- Lamp Type 185 Watt
- Lamp Life Cycle 3000 hour(s) / 4000 hour(s) (economic mode)
- OSD Languages Thai, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Korean, Polish, English, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional)
- Features Freeze frame, BrilliantColor, sRGB color profile, Eco-Mode technology
Projector Lens System
- Lens Aperture F/2.5
- Zoom Type Manual
Video Input
- Analog video format PAL, NTSC, SECAM
- Analog video signal RGB, S-Video, Component video, Composite video
- Digital video standard High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
Audio Input
- Type None
Audio Output
- Type Speaker(s) - Integrated
- Sound output mode 3D Sound
- Sound Output Mode:Output Power / Channel 5 Watt
Input Device
- Type Remote control - External - Wireless
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s) None
- Interfaces 1 x HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A, 1 x RGB input - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x S-video input - 4 pin mini-DIN, 1 x Composite video input - RCA, 1 x Audio line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Component video input - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x VGA cable
- Security Features Password protection, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Microsoft Certifications Works with Windows Vista
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power Consumption Operational 280 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational ( Standby ) 5 Watt
Software / System Requirements
- Software type Drivers & Utilities
DLP
- DLP/LCD technology statement Instead of having glass panels (LCD) through which light is passed, the DLP chip's surface is made up of thousands of tiny mirrors each representing a single pixel.
User Opinions
Buying Choices
MP512 ST DLP Projector from 5 online stores: Lowest Price: $528.00
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Abe's of Maine
$583.00 |
In stock: yes
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PowersellerNYC
$528.00 |
In stock: see site
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Office Wonderland
$579.00 |
In stock: yes
- California Computer Center $585.00 | In stock: yes
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NextWarehouse.com
$675.62 |
In stock: yes
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