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BenQ - Full HD 1080P 3D Projector - TH681 Refurbished with 12 Month Warranty - $599 Plus Flat Rate $15 Shipping or Pickup NSW

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BenQ - Full HD 1080P 3D Projector - TH681 Refurbished with 12 Month Warranty - $599 Plus Flat Rate $15 Shipping or Pickup NSW
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AssociatedPOZzieME @ BenQ on 04/08/2016 - 16:29 shop.benq.com.au (998 clicks)
Last edited 04/08/2016 - 16:30

Hi all,

Our store has just released a quantity of these for sale.

http://shop.benq.com.au/th681-refurbished.html

All units have less than 100 hours and we have a good quantity available.

They all come with a 12 month warranty.

This is a perfect projector for use in a Home Theatre or an Office with 3000 lumens of brightness and a 10,000:1 Contrast ratio.

It has all the inputs you need as well as the ability to play files directly from USB.

The TH681 is the perfect all rounder.

SHipping is a flat $15 or pickup from Newington in NSW is free! :)

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  • Balls on 04/08/2016 - 16:37
    +2

    how good is this, can it replace tv as display

    • Foxtail on 04/08/2016 - 16:44

      It can if you have enough lamps.

      • ESEMCE on 04/08/2016 - 16:54
        +7

        Should easily get 3-4 years from the included lamp…
        Then another $200 should cover a new lamp and give you another 5-6 years…
        People spend way more than $800 on a TV and are happy if it lasts them 8-10 years!

        • coprocessor8087 on 04/08/2016 - 17:22
          +7

          I just want my large LCD TV die so I can get a 3D or 4K one, but it is still going strong after 6 years. Not happy it lasts that long.

      • Nom on 04/08/2016 - 16:55
        +3

        In SmartEco mode, the lamps are rated to 6500 hours - so even if you use it for 4 hours every single day, you'll only need to buy a single new lamp in the next nine years.

        • furythree on 04/08/2016 - 17:09
          +7

          get out of here with your logic and lack of edgy smartass replies!

        • cowiie on 04/08/2016 - 19:03
          -1

          Are you high? Check your maths

        • Shonky on 04/08/2016 - 19:17

          I misread.

        • gollux on 04/08/2016 - 21:14
          +1

          Yeah, I think you mean every 4.45205479452 years.

        • aec on 04/08/2016 - 21:18
          +1

          @cowiie: you have problem with his maths?

        • Diji1 on 04/08/2016 - 21:33
          +1

          @gollux: Not enough decimal places.

        • Shonky on 04/08/2016 - 21:35
          +1

          @alwayseric:
          It was a slightly confusing way to make his point.

        • suburbanmale on 04/08/2016 - 22:04
          +1

          @cowiie: his/her maths is sound

    • AssociatedOZzieME @ BenQ on 04/08/2016 - 16:52

      No reason why not!

      • luffyex2010 on 04/08/2016 - 19:20

        Heya OzzieMe,

        I would like a unit for pickup can you arrange that…..I was about to pay at the paypal section next thing I know when I got back its sold out.

        Super Keen

        lol its still in my shopping cart..damn should have just paid for it first

        • AssociatedOZzieME @ BenQ on 04/08/2016 - 19:47

          Pretty sure there is a few set aside in the office .. watch this space tomorrow am

        • luffyex2010 on 04/08/2016 - 20:15

          Thanks for the info~~~

        • YellowEarthAustralia on 04/08/2016 - 23:41

          @luffyex2010:

          Comment here once you've got stock! :)

  • bargaino on 04/08/2016 - 16:40

    No glasses included? They seem to be expensive.

    • XeKToReX on 04/08/2016 - 16:46
      +3

      Any 144Hz DLP glasses will work, they're quite cheap.

    • KentT on 04/08/2016 - 16:49
      +3

      It's a DLP projector. You'd have to doublecheck, but it's likely standard DLP-Link 3D glasses.

      Third party glasses are less than $20.

      • bargaino on 04/08/2016 - 17:07

        cool, thanks

  • MasterScythe on 04/08/2016 - 16:46

    What's a bulb worth?

    The main reason EPSON took over the market was because of the cheap bulbs, and arguably cheap projectors.

    • AssociatedOZzieME @ BenQ on 04/08/2016 - 16:49
      +2

      Lamps are cheap - they retail at Officeworks for $199 - http://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/benq-th681-…

    • Nom on 04/08/2016 - 16:55
      +4

      The bulb cost isn't important - in SmartEco mode, the lamps are rated to 6500 hours - so even if you use it for 4 hours every single day, you'll only need to buy a single new lamp in the next nine years.
      It's a complete none-issue.

      • ItsMeAgro on 04/08/2016 - 18:16
        +2

        Agreed. No way you won't want to upgrade in the next 9 years, anyway.

      • Shonky on 04/08/2016 - 19:18
        +2

        And you're still wrong. 4.5 years.

        • fchis on 04/08/2016 - 19:23
          +1

          4.452054794520548 years

        • Shonky on 04/08/2016 - 19:25
          +3

          @fchis:
          I see his point though is first lamp it comes with lasts 4.5 years and the next lamp lasts another 4.5 years.

        • fchis on 04/08/2016 - 19:37
          +1

          @Shonky: :)

        • Nom on 05/08/2016 - 11:01

          4.5 years from the included lamp.
          + 4.5 years from the only lamp you buy in the next nine years.
          = One lamp bought, in the next nine years.

          :-)

  • AssociatedOZzieME @ BenQ on 04/08/2016 - 16:51

    Also these new globes are capable of 6500 hours - even at 8 hours a day that's nearly 3 years and most people dont use these anywhere near that much!! :)

  • Ap0ll0 on 04/08/2016 - 17:06

    In terms of replacing a TV, how far away must the projector be from the wall? Also, how large is the projected screen and what is the recommended viewing distance for optimal quality? Thank you!

  • tatnal on 04/08/2016 - 17:19

    How good is this to play movies or watch stuff during the day?

    • AssociatedOZzieME @ BenQ on 04/08/2016 - 17:34

      see below post from imagetech - all good! :)

  • 1Kenobi on 04/08/2016 - 17:19

    2 questions

    1. Can anyone confirm if it can project 5 metres? (distance we need in a classroom)

    2 How to connect to it wirelessly - will a chrome cast or Apple TV work?

    any clues appreciated…

    • imagetech on 04/08/2016 - 17:26
      +3
      1. Yes.
      2. Not sure about wireless, but it works for a chrome cast or Apple TV.
    • AssociatedOZzieME @ BenQ on 04/08/2016 - 17:32

      Hi Sian72,

      1/ Yep - sure will - but the size of the screen will be large.

      2/ Apple TV or Chromecast will work just fine!

  • imagetech on 04/08/2016 - 17:22
    +2

    I bought the same one (refurbished) a couple of months ago. I have been using it for replacing a TV and I am very happy with it. It has been projected on a 125" screen (about 3m away from the wall) and it does a fantastic job, which could be even bigger if it is put even further.

  • Phreaker on 04/08/2016 - 17:42

    any ability to buy an extended warranty on this?
    Would love to get an extra year cover given they are refurbs :)

    • AssociatedOZzieME @ BenQ on 04/08/2016 - 17:45

      No sorry phreaker - these are refurbished to as new condition, but upgraded warranties are only available as an option on new projectors and panels I am afraid.

  • justtoreply on 04/08/2016 - 17:52
    -3

    Considering a "good quantity" of these were broken in under 100 hours usage, good luck getting to the 6500 hour bulb life!

    • AssociatedOZzieME @ BenQ on 04/08/2016 - 17:55
      +2

      Why would you assume they were broken? How do you not know there were used for a "light up the city" show, or lent out for display purposes or tested as part of a review for a magazine or even lent our for a large screen display for gaming conferences?

      Refurbished doesnt mean broken … just means they are not brand new in box any more…

      …Just sayin' ;)

      • [Deactivated] on 04/08/2016 - 18:44

        Refurbished doesnt mean broken … just means they are not brand new in box any more…

        means various reasons, broken & not new are two of them sure, as is tested to be fault free. There's no hard definition probably why it's thrown around so much. In various cases "refurbished" may be synonymous with "reconditioned", "remanufactured", "refreshed", "repaired", "recertified", or "like new".

        https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Refurbishment_(electronics)

      • bargaino on 04/08/2016 - 19:38
        -1

        or lent out for display purposes

        So now you are saying they are used, not refurbished?

        Refurbished implies that parts have been replaced, so yes, if you are being honest, there must have been damage, if only cosmetic.

        For example, the difference between a used phone and a refurbished one would be a new case, face and battery.
        A refurbished home or office would have new floor covering, paint, and window treatments.
        Nowadays it seem real-estate agents are more honest than some other salesmen.

    • coprocessor8087 on 04/08/2016 - 18:01
      -4

      Exactly! Something's wrong with these broken and repaired units "in large quantities". If Samsung is selling their flagship 4K TV refurbished in large quantities, you know something is wrong. Maybe a global recall of the model is coming.

      • KentT on 04/08/2016 - 18:29
        +2

        That's not always the case. TONS of reasons for bulk availability.

        Could be part supply issues for warranty repairs, they may have to replace complete sets if there's delays. Manufacturers import new models before they get any spare parts to fix them. Afterwards, they bulk repair and sell as refurbs.

        It could be completely new units because the manufacturer overstocked, but they're not allowed to discount new stock due to no-compete deals with retailers. These are more often sold as "damaged box" rather than refurb.

        Changed-my-mind returned units can't be resold as "new". They're now refurbs with no repairs done.

        Old display units sent back from retailers when the next model comes along. Now refurbs.

        For the TV flagships specifically - I'd bet a good percentage of those would be replaced for uneven backlight which ALL LCD TVs have to some extent - but people who pay flagship prices are more picky so they have it replaced and retailers don't complain because they made top dollar. Now they're refurbs with no repairs done.

  • belongsinforums on 04/08/2016 - 17:58

    Good projector. I find it's more of a hassle to turn on a projector than a TV though. Also, I can't seem to get my new laptop to project via HDMI without severe stuttering - only works on VGA. So I find it's not really a true replacement for a TV - probably best to have both.
    edit: I have a cheap projector - NOT this one.

  • AMLagonda on 04/08/2016 - 17:58
    +2

    This is really tempting….

  • ItsMeAgro on 04/08/2016 - 18:25

    Can't find any good reviews online, but this looks like the previous model:

    http://www.projectorcentral.com/benq-th670-projector-review.…

    TH 670 is the more general line, for classroom and office as well as home theatre, as opposed to the more home theatre-focused W1070 etc. It lacked the fantastic colour of the W1070, but sounded pretty good overall.

    But not the insta-buy the W1070 would be at this price.

  • moonphase on 04/08/2016 - 18:47
    +1

    Just to make sure everyone know what OP meant by "PLAY" via USB, it only shows image files (based on the product page)

  • theguru1 on 04/08/2016 - 19:25
    +2

    Out of Stock

  • skd22 on 04/08/2016 - 19:38

    damn just missed out!!

  • AssociatedOZzieME @ BenQ on 04/08/2016 - 19:44
    +3

    Keep an eye out … Will add more shortly!

    *** I will see if there are anymore tomorrow and adjust the post with final quantity

    • ShortyX on 04/08/2016 - 22:09

      Please let me know when you post!

    • agrima350z on 05/08/2016 - 07:06

      Hi OP

      Sent you a PM, really keen to grab one of these as well :)

  • micemeat on 04/08/2016 - 20:35
    +3

    Damn was pretty keen on getting one of these myself. Not payday :'(

  • AssociatedOZzieME @ BenQ on 05/08/2016 - 09:54

    Good morning all,

    I am just waiting on confirmation but looks like they are all gone :(

    They have been "ozbargained!" out.

    I will be sure to share here again when we have more deals to offer.

    Cheers,

    Matt

  • JonnyCookieDough on 05/08/2016 - 14:02

    Damn. I have been waiting months for this bad boy. Ozbargain is a blessing and a curse sometimes.

  • AssociatedOZzieME @ BenQ on 05/08/2016 - 18:19
    +6

    OK - new models will be available next week - There are around 25 pieces of various models coming … I will do what I can to sneak peek in here before the main post.

    • Amos on 11/08/2016 - 08:35

      How are we going with the new models?

  • AssociatedOZzieME @ BenQ on 11/08/2016 - 09:40
    +4

    Hi Amos,

    Just waiting for the next batch to be checked by our technicians and then advised they are good to go.

    All good things take time :)

    Cheers,

    Matt

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