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BenQ DX660
by Kris McDonald - Apr 30, 2003
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4.0 |
| Features |
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4.0 |
| Construction |
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3.0 |
| Ease of Use |
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4.0 |
| Reliability |
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4.0 |
| Value for Money |
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5.0 |
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XGA (1024x768), 2000 ANSI Lumens,
6.8 lbs, $2,295 (MSRP)
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| Personal Experience |
| This projector is a good overall DLP unit. When using with a video source, such as S-Video or composit, it is somewhat weak on colors and contrast, which is unusual for a DLP projector. The RGB output looks good, though, and I was happy with the computer image on screen at XGA resolutions. Digital keystone correction is somewhat fuzzy, though (which is pretty much the case with all digital keystone correction on most projectors), and tends to distort the signal a little more than I like. It's quiet, small and the menu system is easy to use. It's a great value for the price and I would recommend it for someone who needs a portable projector for presentations. Because of the somewhat lackluster video output, I wouldn't recommend it if your primary use is video, though. |
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| Problems |
| The unit I had shipped to me had some lensing problems and didn't focus uniformely across the screen because of a slightly loose lens. BenQ's warranty program and hotswap feature was excellent and I had a new unit in two days. Their tech-support staff is friendly and easy to work with. I use projectors for my rental business and this is not well suited for use in that industry because of how the lens housing is manufactured. The lens should be secured better within the case. Pressing on the lens housing even slightly while focusing or using the zoom and the lens moves slightly within the housing, causing the screen image to move and go out of focus for a second. Over time I see this as a problem as the lens will become loose and there will be a problem with focusing. BenQ can take a hint from NEC, who's VT series projectors have a rock solid lens housing. |
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