BenQ MP771

A projector is a bigger cousin of the TV, and is what a true video enthusiast would always opt for. It's been a while since we reviewed a projector at Tech2.0, and what better way to break the impasse than by looking at the very popular BenQ MP771? Let’s digress from LCD technology for a change and delve into an alternate display technology known as DLP, or digital light processing. This is more common in projectors, and what's unique about this particular model is its short-throw distance.

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Aesthetics and Features
A huge chassis makes up the body of this projector, so it's neither light nor easily portable. Instead it's pretty sturdy in construction, with different finishes of black on the top surface itself. The top is mostly glossy black, though a rectangular button pad on the left corner has a brushed finish, with square buttons in a neat matrix. The look and feel of the unit is good, if you don’t mind the bulk.

The lens looks huge (or at least its outlet window is), and one small downside is that the lens cap is fully detachable. I prefer it to be tied to the rim, so it doesn’t get lost. The focus adjusting wheel is metallic and ridged, with a nice smooth movement on either side. The unit can be angled up from the horizontal base position by a mechanical lever, and adjusted by pushing a button on the bottom of the front panel, just as in other models.

The unit's USP is its short throw ratio, which means you can theoretically get an image as large as 72 inches from just a metre away. In the performance section we’ll explore this further. The projector uses DLP, while the display uses a single DMD (digital micromirror device) chip. The native resolution is XGA (1024 x 768). Brightness is at 3000 ANSI lumens and contrast is at 2000:1. Please see the table above for the detailed specs.