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BenQ PB8253 Projector

XGA Conference Room Projector
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The BenQ PB8253 Projector is a XGA Conference Room Projector. This lamp based projector is capable of displaying 3,500 Lumens at its brightest setting with a native resolution of 1024x768 . The internal DLP technology touts higher contrast, less visible pixels and more portability. This projector was first available for purchase in June 2006 and has been by BenQ.



BenQ PB8253 Projector Specifications


MSRP
$3,399
Status
Discontinued
Released
June 2006
Warranty
2 Years
User Reviews
(2) Review this Projector
 
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Brightness
3,500 Lumens (ANSI)1
Resolution
1024x768
Aspect Ratio
4:3 (XGA)
Contrast
2,000:1
Display Type
DLP x 1
Color Wheel
5 segments
Color Processing
8-bit
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 576p, 480p
Data Modes
MAX 1280x1024

Lamp Type
300W UHP bulb
Lamp Life
2,000 hours  / 3,000 hours
Lamp Model
5J.J2G01.001  Buy Replacement Lamp

Included Lens
1.15x manual zoom , manual focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
No
Throw Distance
6.2' - 33.9'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
48.00" - 300.00"
Throw Ratio
1.69:1 - 1.94:1
Projector Placement
For a
"
diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 11'-4" and 12'-11" from the screen.
Digital Zoom
Yes
Digital Keystone
Vertical only

Projector Size
4.20" x 12.60" x 9.30"
Weight
7.9 lbs
Audible Noise
33 dB  / 30 dB
Internal Speakers
1.0 Watts × 2
Power
395 Watts 100V - 240V
Features
Picture-in-Picture
Additional Features
Application Modes enable consumers to manually select between eight custom modes that switch the projector's settings to fit varying presentation environments and maximize performance.

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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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