BenQ Full HD Th681 Projector Refurbished $629

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elequent on 15/04/2016 - 17:39 shop.benq.com.au (581 clicks)
Last edited 15/04/2016 - 18:01 by 1 other user

I was looking for a cheap Full HD projector for a while, and was considering W1070, which is out of stock all the time.

Just spotted on this available one, which looks good on specs: Full HD, 3000 ansi lumens, 10000:1 contrast ratio.

Any thoughts?

Is currently $997 at Officeworks.

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  Wiser on 15/04/2016 - 17:40

  What is the normal price?

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    elequent on 15/04/2016 - 17:42

    +2

    Is currently $997 at officeworks

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      Wiser on 15/04/2016 - 17:49

      37 % discount on refurbished. I will not go for it.
      Thank you anyway

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  Olokun on 15/04/2016 - 17:46

  +2

  Would be nice to know what is refurbished about it.. If the lamp needs to be replaced soon for example then it's not worth it.

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    damfrog on 15/04/2016 - 17:55

    It's from the official benq store and you get "1 Year On-Site Pickup Warranty." So I'd expect the refurb to be as good as it can be.

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      Olokun on 15/04/2016 - 18:54

      +1

      Projector Lamp and Accessories**
      The earlier of 6 months or 750 hours whichever comes first

      So knowing the condition of the lamp would be an important factor.

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  SYNTAX on 15/04/2016 - 17:59

  Anyone have any other recommendations - even the sub $200 projectors? There seems to be a couple floating around with around 2000:1 contrast that seem tempting at that price.

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    bargaino on 15/04/2016 - 18:01

    +1

    With projectors, contrast depends on ambient light . Projector contrast spec is irrelevant.

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      SYNTAX on 15/04/2016 - 18:08

      I found that the Contrast Ratio was a fairly good associative reference to the other specs - each time the Contrast ratio was high, the Native Resolution and brightness/lumens seemed respectively high.
      I'm hoping to find a Native resolution of at least 1000x600 for under $300 - but preferably closer to $200…
      Having said all that, I guess this is really for the Forums… but maybe someone can jump in with a quick, "I bought this and it rocks my Cinematic Bedroom wall!" *8vD

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        ozmu on 15/04/2016 - 18:15

        +1

        I too am looking for a cheap but reliable projector for a charity organisation. That refurb Benq is not cheap.

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        jackwoz on 15/04/2016 - 18:23

        +1

        @ozmu: Generally, "you get what you pay for" with projectors….unless you find an Ozbargain

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  Worf on 15/04/2016 - 18:44

  Any recommendations for a full HD projector around $1000 (flexible on price but looking for value)? Also can you just stick in a USB and play avi/mkv/MP4 video files on these sort of things or do you need a separate media player?

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    furiousgeorge on 15/04/2016 - 21:36

    +3

    Need a media player. Ps4 works well plus plays games. :) Lag can be an issue for online games, but projector + 140 inch screen + decent surround sound kills any tv for movies I reckon.
    I'm sure big tv investors will disagree but thats just my opinion. :)

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  v3l0city on 15/04/2016 - 19:21

  you can see this in the setting screen

  On a W1060 I go 7000 hours on the first globe and now on 3000 hours on a chinese globe

  bear in mind, compared to a plasma, this sucker is less circa 1/2 the power

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    v3l0city on 15/04/2016 - 19:21

    +1

    oh ffs replied to wrong post

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      v3l0city on 15/04/2016 - 19:22

      +2

      yes, like the unobtanium, I have been partaking in ozbargain alcohol
      SOZ