BenQ W10000

The large lens in the centre dominates, with two large grilles on either side, and it chucks out quite a bit of heat, not surprising considering the size of the lamp and the brightness level. A large plastic cowling with the BenQ logo embossed onto is...

Accurate color; solid feature package for setup and optimization; 1080p resolution for sharp, crisp images; clean video processing.

Somewhat limited connectivity with only one HDMI input; CMS (Color Management System) system needs refinement.

BenQ's W10000 delivers excellent performance for a 1080p 1-chip DLP projector, especially considering its relatively low price.

Bright, crisp, punchy image

No gamma options, and the fixed gamma is slightly dark

The BenQ's greatest strength is its formidable light output. It can support a much larger screen than most other single-chip DLPs and, indeed, most home theater projectors using other technologies as well. It also has good color, with color points...

Extremely sharp image ; Brighter than most other 1080p projectors ; Very good black levels ; Good color out of the box (could be better) ; Lens shift for better placement flexibility ; Very good remote control ; ISF Certified (if you are really...

Lens has very limited zoom range (1.15:1) ; Only 1 HDMI input (overall very basic selection of inputs) ; Manual could use better explanation and (more) detail about use of certain functions ; Leaks light out the front (although extremely low levels,...

Like most of you, I'll just have to wait a few more years until those 3 chippers come down to prices for normal folks