BenQ Intros New 1080p Projectors

BenQ America’s new W1070 and W1080ST projectors both use Texas Instruments’ new native 1080p, 3D-capable DLP Dark Chip 3 (DC3). The projectors are also integrated with NVIDIA 3DTV Play, DLP Link and dual HDMI. Specified at a contrast ratio of 10,000:1 (non-ANSI) and with 2,000 lumens brightness (ANSI), both projectors have two HDMI inputs, component video capability and VGA ports.

The W1080ST can project an image more than 100 inches wide at less than six feet away from the screen and has a unique “Auto Blank” mode that blocks light output when objects are detected in front of the lens, therefore avoiding flashing light directly in presenter’s eyes when crossing the projection. With a Rec. 709 color gamut, the W1080ST also enables color calibration right out of the box. BenQ says users can enjoy projected color images that match film studio and television broadcast standards with no adjustments necessary.

The W1070 and W1080T list for $1,099 and $1,299, respectively. The complete specs are here: http://www.benq.us/product/projector/w1080st/specifications