Projectors similar to BenQ W500 but more lumens (1 Viewer)

[4runner66]

Hello all,

I have been researching projectors for a few weeks now, and am having trouble settling on one. My application is a conference room, but I'd like to have the ability to show movies and enjoy it. So, I need lumens so presentations with the lights on are not a problem, but contrast/HDMI etc for movies. I'll be hooking up some Polk's down the road as well for some good sound.

I like these two projectors, but the low lumens is a problem. Are there any similar projectors with high lumens (2000 to 2500)? I would like VGA, HDMI,
Composite Video, S-Video and Component inputs. Also sub $1000 would of course be great. Am I out of touch with reality?

Any tips or help in the right direction would be appreciated.
BenQ W500:
Newegg.com - BenQ W500 1280 x 720 3LCD 720p Home Theater Projector With HDMI 1100 lumens 5000:1
Mitshubishi HC1600:
Newegg.com - MITSUBISHI HC1600 HD Home Theater 1280 x 720 DLP Projector 1700 ANSI Lumens 2500:1 - Home Theater Projectors
Possible, but high price tag:
InFocus IN3106 DLP Projector - 3000 lumens, 16 x 10, 1280x800, WXGA, NTSC, PAL, SECAM at TigerDirect.com

 

[SherardP]

Epson 720 or the mits you posted would be your best bet with plenty of light output. Good luck

 

[weishen]

BenQ SP820 might be another good choice for you other than W500. It's 4000Ansi Lumens.
BenQ USA - Consumer Electronics

Either BenQ W500 or SP820 you can buy directly from BenQ online store. Here is a promo code they offer to this forum's members - thankyou10 - to save extra 10% off. W500 after promo code is $764 which is even better than newegg's price plus you are dealing directly with BenQ I would think it's more reliable than dealing with its reseller.

Benq - Online Store

Benq - Online Store

 

[weishen]

OR BenQ SP820 might be another goo choice for you. It's 4000 Ansi Lumins.
Both W500 and SP820 you can get from BenQ directly. Here is a 10% coupon they offer to this forum member thankyou10 - W500 after promo code is only $764.
Benq - Online Store

 

[4runner66]

Thanks for the feedback! After much stalling and researching, I'm going to go with the BenQ MP624 (not yet released)

Looks like a solid projector with good lumens and contrast, plus HDMI.