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The BenQ i500 Projector is a WXGA Home Video Projector. This LED projector is capable of displaying 500 Lumens at its brightest setting with a native resolution of 1280x800 , and is 3D capable. The internal DLP technology touts higher contrast, less visible pixels and more portability. Weighing in at 2.9 lbs, this portable projector is bright and compact, perfect for business travelers, taking on a family vacation or just moving from room to room. This projector was first available for purchase in July 2016 and has been by BenQ.

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BenQ i500 Projector Specifications
- MSRP
- $749
- Brightness
- 500 ANSI Lumens
- Resolution
- 1280x800
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:10 (WXGA)
- Contrast
- 100,000:1
- Display Type
- DLP x 1
- Color Processing
- 10-bit
- Video Modes
- 720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
- Data Modes
- MAX 1600x1200
- 3D Modes
- PC 3D Ready
- Lamp Type
- LED
- Lamp Life
- 20,000 hours / 30,000 hours
- Included Lens
- Fixed focal length , manual focus
- Optional Lenses
- No
- Lens Shift
- No
- Throw Distance
- 2.6' - 8.7' Calculate Throw Distance
- Image Size
- 60.14" - 205.19"
- Throw Ratio
- 0.60:1
- Projector Placement
- For a diagonal screen, place the projector lens 4'-3" from the screen.
- Digital Keystone
- Vertical only
- Projector Size
- 3.70" x 8.50" x 8.00"
- Weight
- 2.9 lbs
- Audible Noise
- 30 dB / 28 dB
- Internal Speakers
- 5.0 Watts × 2
- Power
- 75 Watts 100V - 240V
- Connection Panel
-
Audio In: Mini JackAudio Out: Mini JackHDMIUSB x 2VGA In: Dsub-15pinWireless Networking
- Features
-
PC 3D ReadyShort-ThrowBlackboard Mode
- Additional Features
- Bluetooth speakers.
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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.
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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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