BenQ MS517 DLP Projector – Review Summary Posted on May 3, 2013 By Tony Arrigo 1. BenQ MS517 DLP Multimedia Projector Review - BenQ MS517 Projector Highlights - BenQ MS517 Projector Overview - BenQ MS517 Projector Special Features2. BenQ MS517 Projector – Physical Tour - Appearance - BenQ MS517 Setup - Menus - BenQ MS517 Remote Control3. BenQ MS517 Projector – Image Quality - BenQ MS517 Color & Image Quality - Sharpness4. BenQ MS517 Projector – Performance - MS517 Projector - Brightness5. BenQ MS517 Projector – Warranty - BenQ MS517 Projector - Warranty6. BenQ MS517 DLP Projector – Review Summary - BenQ MS517 Projector: Bottom Line - BenQ MS517 Projector: Pros - BenQ MS517 Projector: Cons7. BenQ MS517 DLP Projector – Full SpecificationsA summary of the BenQ MS517 projector’s pros, cons.BenQ MS517 Projector: Bottom LineUltimately, the BenQ MS517 has its pros and cons and they are important to consider. Being a native SVGA(800×600) projector means it will be a little cheaper than other projectors on the market with higher resolutions. Its 13000:1 contrast ratio makes it a good choice over other slightly more expensive projectors on the market, if you are planning to use it as a tool for teaching via video. Not to mention it has the ability to project 3D via Blu-Ray and a HDMI source. That is pretty unique for a projector in sub $500 price range.Brightness levels were very good and picture quality overall was nice assuming you were planning to just project very simple slides without a lot of text, or high resolution details. If you are looking for absolute color accuracy when doing slide presentations, then I could not recommend the MS517, but video and movies will actually show color in a much more accurate way because of the different technology used to process color when displaying video.The MS517 is pretty well designed and maintenance free, aside from having to change the lamp. Changing the lamp is a little more work on the BenQ MS517 compared to other projectors on the market, but the design, and look of the projector reflects this. I like to think that it is kind of the like the iPhone. Simple, beautiful, but ultimately not easy to tamper with. That could be a positive in a classroom environment where lots of different people are going to be accessing the projector. Oh, and a final note, it does have a Kensington Lock to keep it safe and secure.BenQ MS517 Projector: ProsHas a very high contrast ratio of 13000:1Sharp image even when projecting higher than native resolutions3D from a Blu-Ray player via HDMIBrightness readings were extremely close to the advertised brightnessEstimated 6000 hours of lamp life when running in ECO ModeBenQ MS517 Projector: ConsFor very specific applications color may need a lot of adjustmentResolution is low so not great for spreadsheets or teaching software applicationsLamp not very accessible.Not a short throw projector so the projector needs to be pretty far back to achieve average size 80″ diagonal image 1. BenQ MS517 DLP Multimedia Projector Review - BenQ MS517 Projector Highlights - BenQ MS517 Projector Overview - BenQ MS517 Projector Special Features2. BenQ MS517 Projector – Physical Tour - Appearance - BenQ MS517 Setup - Menus - BenQ MS517 Remote Control3. BenQ MS517 Projector – Image Quality - BenQ MS517 Color & Image Quality - Sharpness4. BenQ MS517 Projector – Performance - MS517 Projector - Brightness5. BenQ MS517 Projector – Warranty - BenQ MS517 Projector - Warranty6. BenQ MS517 DLP Projector – Review Summary - BenQ MS517 Projector: Bottom Line - BenQ MS517 Projector: Pros - BenQ MS517 Projector: Cons7. BenQ MS517 DLP Projector – Full Specifications BenQ MS517 Projector – Warranty BenQ MS517 DLP Projector – Full Specifications You May Also Like Epson PowerLite 109W Business/Education Projector Review Sony VPL-VW995ES Projector Review: Sony’s New Flagship: Expensive – But Awesome Epson’s HC4010 and PC4050 Take Off – Combining 4K Capabilities, Features and Value Hisense 100″ Laser TV Review – A 4K UHD, Smart Projector with Screen Anker Nebula Capsule Projector – The Crowd Funded Soda Can Projector Review Epson PowerLite L400U Installation Laser Projector Review Epson Home Cinema 4010/Pro Cinema 4050 4K Capable Home Theater Projector Review Optoma HD143X Home Theater Projector Review Sony VPL-VW295ES 4K Home Theater Projector Review ViewSonic LS620X Short Throw Laser Projector Review