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Apr 1st, 2015 8:32 am
welldone123 [OP]
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Apr 1st, 2015 8:32 am

[Staples] BenQ MX522 Projector $299 - $30 coupon = $269+tax F/S

Staples has the BenQ MX522 DLP Projector on sale for $299

Add the $30 off $150 coupon to bring it down to $269. Get your coupon here: [url]http://www.*****.ca/coupons/staples.ca?c=4470960[/url] - (NOTE: The ***** are "retail me not" (no spaces). Be sure to click the "Goto Staples.ca >>" Link, then click to reveal code.

SPECIFICATIONS
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Blu-ray Full HD 3D Supported
Native Resolution: 1024 x 768 (4:3 aspect ratio)
Contrast Ratio: 13000:1
Black & White Lumens: 3000 ANSI lumens
Colour Lumens: 3000 ANSI lumens
Lamp Life: 4500/6000/6500/10000/NA hours
Warranty 1 Year Limited Warranty


I think its a pretty good deal. Its my first projector purchase and hope to setup cheap 3d movies for kids this summer :)

EDIT: Don't forget to stack other offers such as: Ebates (or another cashback site), plus airmiles on staples.ca, plus credit card with cash back rewards! :) It all adds up!
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Apr 1st, 2015 8:48 am
hi_rbais
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Apr 1st, 2015 8:48 am

Good find Op. I have this projector. Good picture quality for average user. I bought it for my kids with a 120 inch screen .I paid $349 though a couple of years back for the projector.
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Apr 1st, 2015 9:02 am
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Apr 1st, 2015 9:02 am

good for board room or similar. For 16:9 DVD or HD viewing you would be down to 1024x576 which you will notice is a little soft on the bigger image. But for $269 ....

for an extra $100 you can get this with slightly better resolution (1280x800) giving you 720p for 16:9
http://www.staples.ca/en/BenQ-TW523P-Pr ... CA_1_20001
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Apr 1st, 2015 9:15 am
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Apr 1st, 2015 9:15 am

Thanks OP! Bought it because the price was irresistible. Much appreciated!
Apr 1st, 2015 9:18 am
welldone123 [OP]
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Apr 1st, 2015 9:18 am

I searched redflagdeals for recommended cheap 3d glasses, and found reference to "GMYLE 144 Hz 3D Active Shutter Glasses for DLP-Link Projector" which can be purchased at amazon.ca here: http://www.amazon.ca/Glasses-Shutter-DL ... 00ED9NTW0/

These have sold for $19.99 in the past. Current price is $23.98 for 1 pair. I got the 4-pack for $68.98 ($17.24 each). BONUS: Amazon does not charge any tax from this buyer either.

I am not sure if these are the best deal on glasses or not. Perhaps someone else can post other 3d glasses deals. I believe any 144 hz DLP-Link Active Shutter glasses will work with this projector.

Also if anyone knows deals on kid sized 3d glasses, please post! I am thinking these might be too big for my 5 year old.

EDIT #1: Again, do not forget to stack with Ebates (or other cash back site) + cash back credit card
EDIT #2: Here is RFD link for previous deal discussion on these glasses: amazon-ca-gmyle-dlp-link-3d-glasses-rec ... a-1472263/
Apr 1st, 2015 9:20 am
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Apr 1st, 2015 9:20 am

hi_rbais wrote: ↑Good find Op. I have this projector. Good picture quality for average user. I bought it for my kids with a 120 inch screen .I paid $349 though a couple of years back for the projector.
Is it holding up all right over the years? The earlier Benq that I had, developed a DLP chip failure after a few years (but I had really used it well and was happy overall with that purchase). Also- how dark is your projection room? Is the picture ok in living room during daytime?
Thanks in advance!
Apr 1st, 2015 9:43 am
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Apr 1st, 2015 9:43 am

Thanks OP!
welldone123 wrote: ↑Staples has the BenQ MX522 DLP Projector on sale for $299

Add the $30 off $150 coupon to bring it down to $269. Get your coupon here: [URL]http://www.*****.ca/coupons/staples.ca?c=4470960[/url] - (NOTE: The ***** are "retail me not" (no spaces). Be sure to click the "Goto Staples.ca >>" Link, then click to reveal code.
When I try this, the pop-up at ***** tells me, "No Coupon Required". Then after I click on the "Goto Staples.ca >>" link in that window, it takes me to the 'Welcome to Staples' page, but I don't see any code.

Has anyone had this happen? What am I doing wrong?
pmb

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Apr 1st, 2015 9:46 am
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Apr 1st, 2015 9:46 am

Honestly I don't see any point buying a projector for viewing video that has a native resolution any less than 720p (should be the absolute minimum!). It will be very apparent in the picture quality.
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Apr 1st, 2015 10:01 am
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Apr 1st, 2015 10:01 am

^ this, you will regret cheaping out...
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Apr 1st, 2015 10:04 am
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Apr 1st, 2015 10:04 am

hi_rbais wrote: ↑Good find Op. I have this projector. Good picture quality for average user. I bought it for my kids with a 120 inch screen .I paid $349 though a couple of years back for the projector.
What brand & cost did you get for 120 inch screen? I am looking for one.
Apr 1st, 2015 10:07 am
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Apr 1st, 2015 10:07 am

Thanks. Bought this to replace my 10 year old Optoma DV10. Now I need to find cheap 3D glasses for my family of 7.
Apr 1st, 2015 10:14 am
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Apr 1st, 2015 10:14 am

WhatsTheRush wrote: ↑Honestly I don't see any point buying a projector for viewing video that has a native resolution any less than 720p (should be the absolute minimum!). It will be very apparent in the picture quality.
I have something similar that I got from Staples a couple of years for around $349. Enjoyed many movies/sports over the last couple of years in the basement with the 120 screen. For $299 it's a no brainer if you are getting into this for the first time. If you are a videophile maybe not.

Edit: It seems there are better options available for $100 more. That wasn't the case 2 years ago.
Apr 1st, 2015 10:14 am
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Apr 1st, 2015 10:14 am

pmbpro wrote: ↑Thanks OP!



When I try this, the pop-up at ***** tells me, "No Coupon Required". Then after I click on the "Goto Staples.ca >>" link in that window, it takes me to the 'Welcome to Staples' page, but I don't see any code.

Has anyone had this happen? What am I doing wrong?
Once you are at the "welcome to staples"- you should be seeing a coupon box which says "$30 off" and a "redeem now" link inside it. You need to click on that.
If you are not getting the "$30 off" box, perhaps try with a different browser.
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Apr 1st, 2015 10:16 am
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Apr 1st, 2015 10:16 am

WhatsTheRush wrote: ↑Honestly I don't see any point buying a projector for viewing video that has a native resolution any less than 720p (should be the absolute minimum!). It will be very apparent in the picture quality.
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You are already paying $300 when 720p native linked above is $400 even 1080p ones were as low as $550 (Futureshop few months back).

The loss in details at such footprint (say 100" projected image) is very pronounced, these entry levels XGA projectors are never meant for HD video playback (used one for few years and was fine for DVDs but can never go back for HD video).
Apr 1st, 2015 10:19 am
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Apr 1st, 2015 10:19 am

wolfpack27616 wrote: ↑Once you are at the "welcome to staples"- you should be seeing a coupon box which says "$30 off" and a "redeem now" link inside it. You need to click on that.
If you are not getting the "$30 off" box, perhaps try with a different browser.
I got it. Yes, it worked when I switched browsers. Now I can go through eBates and use this coupon. Thanks! :)
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Apr 1st, 2015 10:23 am
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Apr 1st, 2015 10:23 am

aasoror wrote: ↑+1

You are already paying $300 when 720p native linked above is $400 even 1080p ones were as low as $550 (Futureshop few months back).

The loss in details at such footprint (say 100" projected image) is very pronounced, these entry levels XGA projectors are never meant for HD video playback (used one for few years and was fine for DVDs but can never go back for HD video).
Hmmm, so do you guys recommend this one that was posted up-thread earlier by SPOTTS01?

http://www.staples.ca/en/BenQ-TW523P-Pr ... 6Qp33MJ.rA

Any purchase I make, it will be my first projector. Thanks.
pmb

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Apr 1st, 2015 10:29 am
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Apr 1st, 2015 10:29 am

pmbpro wrote: ↑Hmmm, so do you guys recommend this one that was posted up-thread earlier by SPOTTS01?

http://www.staples.ca/en/BenQ-TW523P-Pr ... 6Qp33MJ.rA

Any purchase I make, it will be my first projector. Thanks.
Yup I would recommend picking up TW523P at $370 ($399 - $30 coupon), not sure why its not listed on Staples product specs but its BR Full-HD 3D capable http://www.benq.ca/product/projector/tw523p/
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Apr 1st, 2015 10:40 am
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Apr 1st, 2015 10:40 am

aasoror wrote: ↑Yup I would recommend picking up TW523P at $370 ($399 - $30 coupon), not sure why its not listed on Staples product specs but its BR Full-HD 3D capable http://www.benq.ca/product/projector/tw523p/
Yeah, this looks good. I don't mind spending the extra now, to avoid having to upgrade to something later. The coupon and eBates cashback options help ease that blow, so I'll take advantage of it.
I just looked up the specs at that BenQ link. Sometimes I find some retail stores don't put certain critical specs in their product listing.
Thanks very much for your input, guys. :)

Now I gotta find a decent 'shelf' to mount it. :)
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Apr 1st, 2015 11:01 am
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Apr 1st, 2015 11:01 am

frosstman wrote: ↑Now I need to find cheap 3D glasses for my family of 7.
Go with the amazon one linked earlier, it can't get cheaper for a local option that you can return if found problematic (as low as $17.5 for a pack of 4).

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