BenQ America Corp. this month introduced the MX520 digital projector, an affordable and GreenAV projector for small to medium spaces. The XGA MX520 offers 3,000 ANSI lumen brightness, a specified contrast ratio of 13,000:1 and 3D format support.

The MX520 also offers GreenAV features, including BenQ’s SmartEco technology, which the company says allows the lamp life to be extended up to 6,500 hours (twice as long as the previous generation) and reduces power consumption by up to 70 percent. Other energy-efficient functions include Eco Blank, No Source Detected and Standby modes that dim or blank out the screen whenever projection isn’t required. The MX520 also features a faster cooling time and if the projector is accidentally switched off, an instant restart function provides a 90-second period for immediately turning the device back on.

It also has a Signal Power On feature that brings the projector to life automatically when an input signal is detected. The MX520 is shipping immediately with a list price of $699.

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