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Dell S500wi

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
21 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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Review of the Dell S500wi widescreen interactive ultra short throw projectorRead more
The Dell S500wi ultra-short data projector's throw makes it easy to interact with the image without casting a shadow.Read more
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Pros

  • fast interactive response time
  • high quality data images
  • and excellent audio

Cons

  • Obvious rainbow artifacts for video
  • slight pixel jitter
  • White text on black was unreadable at the smallest size

Key specs

  • DLP
  • 77, 100 in
  • 1280, 800 px
  • 3200 lm
  • no
  • 0.49, 0.65 m
  • 2500 h

Dell S500wi - Pros & Cons

Dell S500wi

Pros

  • fast interactive response time
  • high quality data images
  • and excellent audio
  • Data image quality was easily good enough for any conference room or classroom needs
  • The projector also handled text well

Cons

  • Obvious rainbow artifacts for video
  • slight pixel jitter
  • White text on black was unreadable at the smallest size
  • Ultra short throw projectors often have problems maintaining uniform brightness across the screen
  • can't set the audio ports to switch automatically when you change the video source

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Dell S500wi - Full Specifications

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General
Projector typeDLP
Connectivity typeWired
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Design
Design typeDesktop projector
Portableno
Colour of productWhite
Built-in displayno
Cable lock slotyes
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Dimensions
Width12.87 in
Height7.48 in
Depth16.56 in
Weight15.43 lb
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Lighting
Lamp life max (normal)2500.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)3000.0 h
Number of lamps1
Bulb power280.0 W
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Features
Plug and Playyes
Quick start guideyes
Handheld remote controlyes
Bluetoothno
Memory card readerno
Optical disc player typeNot included
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
HD readyno
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)no
HDRno
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • NTSC 4.43
  • NTSC J
  • PAL
  • PAL 60
  • PAL B
  • PAL D
  • PAL G
  • PAL H
  • PAL I
  • PAL M
  • PAL N
  • PAL Nc
  • SECAM
  • SECAM B
  • SECAM D
  • SECAM G
  • SECAM K
  • SECAM K1
  • SECAM L
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)320 - 350
Power consumption (typical)345.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)320.0 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)10.0 W
Separate power connector (mains)Via AC adapter
Energy Star certifiedno
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Connectivity
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)yes
Number of composite video inputs1
Composite inputyes
Serial interface typeRS-232
DVI inno
HDMIyes
HDMI version1.3
Number of HDMI inputs1
HDCPyes
Number of S-Video inputs1
Number of headphone outputs1
Microphone inputyes
S-video inputyes
USByes
USB connector type
  • Mini-USB B
  • USB Type-A
  • USB Type-B
USB (total)1
USB 2.03
USB powered (only mha USB)no
VGA inyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports3
AC (power) inputyes
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Technical details
Noise level (economic mode)31.0 dB
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 80
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Optics
Focal length range (f-f)4.415 - 87.2
Throw ratio< 0.3
Projection distance0.49 - 0.65
Matrix typeDMD
Matrix size0.65
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Image
Screen size77 - 100
Screen size compatibility77 - 100
Resolution1280 x 800 px
Number of colours1.073 billion colours
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1280 x 800
  • 1920 x 1080
Native aspect ratio16:10
Aspect ratio
  • 16:9
  • 16:10
Brightness (max)3200.0 lm
Contrast ratio2300:1
Video formats supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
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Communication
Ethernet connectionyes
Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
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Audio features
Built-in speakersyes
Number of built-in speakers2
RMS rated power10.0 W

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