BenQ W100 Digital Projector Review – Image Quality 2

When I hook up the W100 like most other low resolution display devices, my D-VHS deck outputs a 480 resolution signal that matches the projector. Obviously, the projector’s resolution is much lower than the maximum HD signals of 1080i or 1080p, and even the lower resolution HD – 720p. Still, the better the image you feed your W100, the better the output. Below are several images from my D-VHS HD deck I found that the W100 generally looked great from a color/image standpoint, on all the HD info I sent it, whether bright scenes like the boathouse above, dark scenes like the Chrysler Building at dusk, and everything in the middle.

I mentioned that overall, the BenQ W100 appears to be pretty bright. Here are few images shot in the testing room, the first small image shows the window with the projector on in front, putting a light source exactly where you don’t want it. In the images here – first the small one shows light coming in from behind the projector from the window. The following image also shows that the ceiling lights are on full. The image is washed out a significant amount, and although I wouldn’t watch a movie this way even though (it is on full power and set for Family Room for the shot below), it does indicate that by further moderating the light in the room the BenQ can do really well. You’ll note that this nighttime party is fairly dark. The first of the two images is designed to show you the room lighting itself, which overeposes the image on the screen.