BenQ has launched its third short-throw projector in the market. The third projector, the MP522ST, is as good if not better than the MP771 and the MP512ST by the same company. An important feature of the MP522ST is that it is a more portable business projector. It is styled in jet black. The projector has compact dimensions of 255 × 90 × 214 mm and it weighs just 2.2kg. The projector comprises a straightforward external control panel on the top. The user can also use the given remote control.
The MP522ST is provided with a D-sub for analogue RGB and component video. It also is provided with a mini-DIN for S-Video and RCA for composite video. An RS232 serial connector and a stereo mini jack are also the part of the package. The projector lacks an HDMI port which is used in projectors for out of the world gaming experiences. This omission proves that the MP522ST is not aimed at gamers but aimed at business professionals.
The MP522ST manages its one meter short-throw picture size of 55-inch with the help of its aspherical lens. This lens is capable of keeping pin-sharp focus and original colour reproduction even over such a short distance. This means that the need of large meeting rooms for projections doesn’t play a role if the user is using the MP522ST. The high brightness lamp of the MP522ST delivers 2,000 ANSI lumens with a 1,000:1 contrast ratio. It can display 16.7 million colours. BenQ’s BrilliantColor technology keeps these colors intense and vibrant during projection.
The MP522ST projector is powered with eleven sets of picture modes that maximize the benefits of any presentation. The projector offers a XGA (1,024 × 768) resolution with either 4:3 or 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. The lamp of the projector has an optimum life expectancy of 4,000 hours. The MP522ST is the quietest projector with a noise level of 26dB in economic mode and 31dB in normal operation. The MP522ST is available for around $767.
