BenQ W5000 anybody got one? - Blu-ray Forum

Seiko1 · 07-09-2008, 12:36 PM

I'm considering buying this particular model and would appreciate anyones experiences with particular projector.

Tok · 07-09-2008, 02:28 PM

I don't have one, but it was on my short list when I was looking for a 1080p unit. I ended up with the Epson ProCinema 1080UB.

I have not checked on it for awhile, but I believe the initial units suffered badly from video noise. Having had a DLP unit before, video noise is not uncommon due to dithering, but the Benq suffered worse than some other models.

I also think the original firmware was converting a 24p signal to display at 60p. This may have changed.

Out of the DLP units, the Benq is currently the best 1080p value. IMHO, going from a 2003 DLP to 2008 LCD unit was a quantum leap in quality. Personally I would not lock myself into one technology when looking. LCD today can produce a great image.

Wolfie · 07-09-2008, 02:39 PM

Are you looking strictly for a 1080p model? DLP? LCD? There are some good 720p models out there that do a beautiful job for considerably less money, like Mitsubishi, Panasonic, et cet. Some people can't even tell the difference between 1080p and 720p.

Wolfie

kpkelley · 07-09-2008, 02:45 PM

This website has some great projector advice:

Benq Review

Some Competitors:
Panasonic PT-AE2000
Sony VW40
InFocus IN83

Seiko1 · 07-10-2008, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfie

Are you looking strictly for a 1080p model? DLP? LCD? There are some good 720p models out there that do a beautiful job for considerably less money, like Mitsubishi, Panasonic, et cet. Some people can't even tell the difference between 1080p and 720p.

Wolfie

I have the BenQ PE7700 720P DLP now and it's a great projector.
Pic quality is A1 and I've never had any pic noise problems but it did have lamp life probs at release but was fixed for free.
I want to stick with DLP tech because I have a few mates who went LCD and now the colours look a bit washed out after two years.
I'de heard this may happen but didn't expect the extent of it.
My mate brought over his new Sony VPLVW40 1080P and after watching Ant Bully on Blu-ray I thought to myself "Holy crap I need a 1080P" and soooooon

Beta Man · 07-10-2008, 12:30 PM

he brought his projector to your place? That would be like me taking my new dish-washer to a buddy's house, and saying... "hey you gotta check this out"

Seiko1 · 07-11-2008, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

he brought his projector to your place? That would be like me taking my new dish-washer to a buddy's house, and saying... "hey you gotta check this out"

He don't have no screen, Yet

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07-09-2008, 02:28 PM	#2
Tok Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 4K collection:1009 Blu-ray collection:1821 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:5	I don't have one, but it was on my short list when I was looking for a 1080p unit. I ended up with the Epson ProCinema 1080UB. I have not checked on it for awhile, but I believe the initial units suffered badly from video noise. Having had a DLP unit before, video noise is not uncommon due to dithering, but the Benq suffered worse than some other models. I also think the original firmware was converting a 24p signal to display at 60p. This may have changed. Out of the DLP units, the Benq is currently the best 1080p value. IMHO, going from a 2003 DLP to 2008 LCD unit was a quantum leap in quality. Personally I would not lock myself into one technology when looking. LCD today can produce a great image.

07-09-2008, 02:39 PM	#3
Wolfie Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	Are you looking strictly for a 1080p model? DLP? LCD? There are some good 720p models out there that do a beautiful job for considerably less money, like Mitsubishi, Panasonic, et cet. Some people can't even tell the difference between 1080p and 720p. Wolfie

07-09-2008, 02:45 PM	#4
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	This website has some great projector advice: Benq Review Some Competitors: Panasonic PT-AE2000 Sony VW40 InFocus IN83

07-10-2008, 12:30 PM	#6
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	he brought his projector to your place? That would be like me taking my new dish-washer to a buddy's house, and saying... "hey you gotta check this out"

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