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From BenQ — Featuring a WXGA resolution, a brightness of 3000 ANSI lumens, a contrast ratio of 13000:1, and an unbelievable lamp life of up to 10,000 hours, the MW523 is the perfect projector choice for your everyday life. Whether it's in business, education, or at home, the MW523 delivers stunning images and lower total cost of ownership!
- Native WXGA Resolution (1280 x 800)
- 3,000 ANSI Lumens; 10,000:1 Contrast Ratio
- SmartEco Power Saving Technology
- Up to 10,000 Hours Long Lamp Life
- Instant Restart & HDMI
- Various 3D Format for Entertainment

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BenQ MW523 Projector Specifications
- MSRP
- $749
- Brightness
- 3,000 ANSI Lumens
- Resolution
- 1280x800
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:10 (WXGA)
- Contrast
- 13,000:1
- Display Type
- DLP x 1
- Color Processing
- 10-bit
- Video Modes
- 720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
- Data Modes
- MAX 1600x1200
- Lamp Type
- 190W UHP bulb
- Lamp Life
- 4,500 hours
- Lamp Model
- 5J.JA105.001 Buy Replacement Lamp
- Included Lens
- 1.2x manual zoom , manual focus
- Optional Lenses
- No
- Lens Shift
- No
- Throw Distance
- 4.0' - 32.0' Calculate Throw Distance
- Image Size
- 31.62" - 303.91"
- Throw Ratio
- 1.49:1 - 1.79:1
- Projector Placement
- For a diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 10'-6" and 12'-8" from the screen.
- Digital Keystone
- Vertical only
- Projector Size
- 4.40" x 11.90" x 8.70"
- Weight
- 5.1 lbs
- Audible Noise
- 32 dB / 30 dB
- Internal Speakers
- 2.0 Watts Mono
- Power
- 240 Watts 100V - 240V
- Connection Panel
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Composite: RCAHDMIRS232: DB-9pinS-VideoUSBVGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2
- Additional Features
- Whether it's in business, education, or at home, the MW523 delivers stunning images and lower total cost of ownership!
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ANSI LUMENS is the most commonly accepted industry standard brightness measurement. The ANSI lumen rating measures the brightest white that a projector can produce by averaging nine light meter measurements taken across the projected image.
Manufacturer Cited Brightness:
BUYER BEWARE Either this projector's brightness specification does not cite an industry-accepted unit of measurement, or according to our calculations it seems unlikely that this projector is capable of producing the manufacturer's cited brightness specification.
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