ProjectorReviews.com has an updated review of the BenQ PE8720 projector. This is a DLP projector using TI’s DarkChip 3 DLP. Its 1000 lumens and 10,000:1 contrast ratio will set you back $7999 (plus applicable taxes!). But for that cash, they also throw in a lens shift feature, which is a must for any front projector.

The reviewer liked it so much, he decided to buy it, which is always a good endorsement. He notes that the high contrast ratio of this projector is the “real thing” and not done with a dynamic iris. I haven’t seen the difference, myself, so I wouldn’t know if that really matters, but this reviewer obviously does. He compares this projector to the Panasonic AE900U, pointing out how the BenQ does better. Personally, I think this is a kudo to the Panasonic, because it costs less than half the BenQ.

But I guess that’s because he truly likes this projector:

Most importantly, the BenQ provided the best image I have yet had in my house from any single chip DLP or 3 chip LCD, with the possible exception of the Marantz, and there I found that the BenQ produced a slightly higher contrast but more dynamic looking image (which I prefer), with the BenQ projector looking better on most scenery, but the Marantz having a slight edge on flesh tones.

Projector Reviews - BenQ PE8720 DLP Home Theater Projector