The new BenQ MX723 is aimed at small- to medium-sized classrooms in that it’s an XGA resolution (1024×768) 1-chip DLP projector that’s spec’d at 3,700 ANSI lumens and 13,000:1 high contrast ratio. Integrated with both vertical and horizontal keystone correction, as well as 1.6x zoom functionality, the MX723 automatically adjusts lamp power by up to 70 percent to use just the right amount of brightness, resulting in up to 5,000 hours of lamp life without compromising picture quality (something they call SmartEco). To further reduce power consumption, an “Eco Blank” mode allows teachers to blank out the screen whenever projection isn’t needed, while a “No Source Detected” mode automatically lowers brightness to 30 percent when no signal has been detected for more than three minutes. In “Standby” mode, the projector lowers power consumption to less than 0.5W during periods of inactivity, providing even greater energy savings and further lowering TCO.

If you need wide-screen in a classroom, the WXGA resolution (1280×768) ultra-short-throw MW853UST+ plus is spec’d at a 10,000:1 contrast ratio and 3,200 lumens. This projector is also integrated with BenQ’s PointWrite technology — allowing up to four participants to collaborate simultaneously on screens as large as 120 inches. Featuring auto calibration, the tool allows teachers and students to interact jointly via enabled pens or finger-touch technology on any type of projection surface for effortless interaction. Also equipped with 3D, PC, dual HDMI, and Blu-ray connectivity in addition to two 10-Watt speakers.

We’ve already written about the BenQ’s HC1200 projector as it’s the industry’s first projector that’s specifically engineered to follow the sRGB industry color standard right out-of-the-box. BenQ says that by combining 100-percent sRGB color accuracy with up to twice as much ANSI contrast than typical LCD projectors, the HC1200 reproduces images that look as bright as top-rated 4,000 lumen projectors. Now, BenQ is pushing this into educational application were color-accurate projection is required.

BenQ’s latest IFPs (flat-panels) bring multi-touch technology to a new 70-inch RP702 HD (1920×1080) display that features 10-point multi-touch technology with responsive feedback. BenQ says the panel’s ZeroFlicker mode reduces fatigue and protects students’ eyes during extended viewing sessions. Adjusting the settings is easy with a touchable OSD menu, while easy-to-access input/output hotkeys on the front of the panel make control a breeze. Enhanced features include a new built-in whiteboard app called Quick Note, which facilitates making annotations directly on the screen, and a “Freeze and Blank” key on both the remote control and front panel allows teachers to easily pause the lecture and go to a blank screen.

All the specs on the projectors are here and for the 70”, here.