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BenQ W1070
- End of Life
This product is discontinued.
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- 2000 lumens brightness
- 1080p resolution
- Year 1: collect, repair & return; Year 2 return to base warranty
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review The BenQ W1070 is Full HD 1080p resolution and 3D ready. With a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, blacks on the BenQ W1070 are deep whilst the detail in the image is very impressive indeed.
Out of the box presets are pretty good on colour accuracy but to get the best out of the W1070 we suggest turning off 'Brilliant colour' in the menu settings - it really does make a big difference and takes the image up a notch .
2000 lumens allows you to have low level lighting on or curtains drawn back (as long as there is no direct light comming on to the screen surface) and still achieve bright, crisp and vivid 1080p high definition images.
The W1070 is also 3D ready, simply connect your 3D source (blu ray player, SKY 3D, PS3 etc, 3D Av reciever) directly to the projector via a HDMI cable (version 1.4) and your ready to view 3D images. (Optional 3D DLP link glasses with a refresh rate of 144 Hz required. The W1070 has a refresh rate of 144Hz which results in a smoother 3D performance compared to 3D projectors running a 120 Hz refresh rate.)
The chassis of the BenQ W1070 is very compact indeed and the white top casing of the projector helps the unit blend into the ceiling with ease.
At this price point something unique to the BenQ W1070 is a vertical optical lens shift of +/-5%. This is the first 1080p projector to have this premium feature. Whilst not as substantial an amount of lens shift as the more expensive home cinema projectors to feature lens shift it does give you enhanced flexibility when positioning your projector on the ceiling (or a coffee table)
However if you are looking at buying the W1070 we would suggest you take a look at the InFocus IN8606HD which offers the same 1080p Full HD resolution but with a higher brightness at a lower price and price Vs Spec is very hard to beat.
There is now also a short throw version of this projector available in the form of the BenQ W1080ST projector.
Please note - The BenQ W1070 projector does not ship with a VGA cable as standard
Out of the box presets are pretty good on colour accuracy but to get the best out of the W1070 we suggest turning off 'Brilliant colour' in the menu settings - it really does make a big difference and takes the image up a notch .
2000 lumens allows you to have low level lighting on or curtains drawn back (as long as there is no direct light comming on to the screen surface) and still achieve bright, crisp and vivid 1080p high definition images.
The W1070 is also 3D ready, simply connect your 3D source (blu ray player, SKY 3D, PS3 etc, 3D Av reciever) directly to the projector via a HDMI cable (version 1.4) and your ready to view 3D images. (Optional 3D DLP link glasses with a refresh rate of 144 Hz required. The W1070 has a refresh rate of 144Hz which results in a smoother 3D performance compared to 3D projectors running a 120 Hz refresh rate.)
The chassis of the BenQ W1070 is very compact indeed and the white top casing of the projector helps the unit blend into the ceiling with ease.
At this price point something unique to the BenQ W1070 is a vertical optical lens shift of +/-5%. This is the first 1080p projector to have this premium feature. Whilst not as substantial an amount of lens shift as the more expensive home cinema projectors to feature lens shift it does give you enhanced flexibility when positioning your projector on the ceiling (or a coffee table)
However if you are looking at buying the W1070 we would suggest you take a look at the InFocus IN8606HD which offers the same 1080p Full HD resolution but with a higher brightness at a lower price and price Vs Spec is very hard to beat.
There is now also a short throw version of this projector available in the form of the BenQ W1080ST projector.
Please note - The BenQ W1070 projector does not ship with a VGA cable as standard
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Full HD 1080p :
Showcase Full-HD content in sharp, 1080p definition and enjoy Blu-ray, video games and HD broadcasting in beautiful, high-contrast quality without downscaling or compression.
ISF Certification :
The W1070 is ISF Certified for customization to any room, offering calibration for optimized color performance in both Day and Night modes that can adapt to any room’s layout, size and ambient light levels.
3D :
The W1070 supports multiple forms of 3D – including HDMI, Blu-Ray, 3D broadcasting, video games and NVIDIA 3DTV PC connectivity – in 1080p Full-HD for maximum enjoyment. You'll appreciate uninterrupted viewing with no crosstalk thanks to DLP technology and new glasses designed for comfort and peak image quality.
Built-in speakers :
Built-in speakers are Plug-and-Play ready, only the power cord and video source connection are needed to prepare the viewing experience.
World-Leading SmartEco Technology , Green up your living room :
Offering Lower maintenance cost and Optimized Projection Through Dynamic Power Saving Uncompromised brightness, exquisite picture quality and optimized lamp life – BenQ's SmartEco technology has perfected what a DLP projector can do in home entertainment projector. With this special innovation, you are able to save up to 70% of lamp power consumption and lower maintenance costs through dynamic power saving features while bringing an ultra-vivid picture quality in every living room.
Eco Blank Mode :
The Eco Blank mode allows you to blank the projection. When activated, this special feature dims the lamp power automatically, lowering the total power consumption by 70%.All you need to do is press the 'Eco Blank Mode' button on the keypad or the 'Blank' button on the remote control.You don't have to worry it's always fully lamp power consumption while you pause movie then leave.
No Source Detected Mode :
The automatic switch to Eco Blank Mode after the projector is turned on for over three minutes without a display source, eliminating unnecessary energy waste and prolonging the life of the projector lamp.
Showcase Full-HD content in sharp, 1080p definition and enjoy Blu-ray, video games and HD broadcasting in beautiful, high-contrast quality without downscaling or compression.
ISF Certification :
The W1070 is ISF Certified for customization to any room, offering calibration for optimized color performance in both Day and Night modes that can adapt to any room’s layout, size and ambient light levels.
3D :
The W1070 supports multiple forms of 3D – including HDMI, Blu-Ray, 3D broadcasting, video games and NVIDIA 3DTV PC connectivity – in 1080p Full-HD for maximum enjoyment. You'll appreciate uninterrupted viewing with no crosstalk thanks to DLP technology and new glasses designed for comfort and peak image quality.
Built-in speakers :
Built-in speakers are Plug-and-Play ready, only the power cord and video source connection are needed to prepare the viewing experience.
World-Leading SmartEco Technology , Green up your living room :
Offering Lower maintenance cost and Optimized Projection Through Dynamic Power Saving Uncompromised brightness, exquisite picture quality and optimized lamp life – BenQ's SmartEco technology has perfected what a DLP projector can do in home entertainment projector. With this special innovation, you are able to save up to 70% of lamp power consumption and lower maintenance costs through dynamic power saving features while bringing an ultra-vivid picture quality in every living room.
Eco Blank Mode :
The Eco Blank mode allows you to blank the projection. When activated, this special feature dims the lamp power automatically, lowering the total power consumption by 70%.All you need to do is press the 'Eco Blank Mode' button on the keypad or the 'Blank' button on the remote control.You don't have to worry it's always fully lamp power consumption while you pause movie then leave.
No Source Detected Mode :
The automatic switch to Eco Blank Mode after the projector is turned on for over three minutes without a display source, eliminating unnecessary energy waste and prolonging the life of the projector lamp.
Image
Projection Technology
DLP
Resolution
1080p
Brightness (Lumens )
2000.000000
Contrast Ratio
10000
Lens Ratio
1.15 to 1.50
Optical Zoom
1.30
Lens Shift Vertical Positive (%)
5
Lens Shift Vertical Negative (%)
0
Lens Shift Horizontal Positive (%)
0
Lens Shift Horizontal Negative (%)
0
Keystone Horizontal Negative (degrees)
0
Keystone Horizontal Positive (degrees)
0
Keystone Vertical Negative (degrees)
20
Keystone Vertical Positive (degrees)
20
Connectivity
HDMI
2
DisplayPort
0
HDBaseT
No
DVI-D
VGA in
1
VGA out
0
BNC Video
0
Composite Video
1
Component Video
1
USB for display and control
No
USB Type A for power
No
USB for PC Less Presentation
RJ45 For Control/Monitoring
0
RS232 For Control
1
Screen Trigger
Yes
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D) in cm
x x
Weight (Kg)
Fan Noise (db)
Fan Noise in Eco Mode (db)
Audio Output (Watts)
Chassis Colour
Lamp Life (Hours)
Lamp Life Eco Mode (Hours)
Warranty
Projector Warranty
Year 1: collect, repair & return; Year 2 return to base
Lamp Warranty
1 yr / 1000 hours
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