Projectors

BenQ W1200 DLP Projector

Conclusions About the BenQ W1200 DLP Projector

The Good

• Terrific value
• Full and operational color management system
• Very accurate color, grayscale and gamma
• Excellent lens produces a bright, sharp image
• Decent video processing

The Not So Good

• Mediocre black levels
• Undefeatable edge enhancement in RGB mode

This is the second budget projector in a row that has impressed me. It’s amazing how far technology has come in this category. While I will always gravitate to the more expensive models thanks to my nit-picking videophile sensibilities, the W1200 will satisfy anyone looking to go beyond their 50-inch flat-panel into the world of front projection. Image accuracy is no longer exclusive to expensive models and a bright, saturated picture can now be had for less than the price of a good plasma television. If you don’t want to have a dedicated room, all you need is a disc player and a roll-up screen for instant big-screen fun thanks to the included speakers. With a solid and complete feature set and excellent image accuracy, I give the BenQ W1200 a confident two thumbs up.

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SSPs

Surround Sound Processors