BenQ has released the next projector in its BlueCore Laser DLP^® lineup built for at-home and commercial golf simulators.  The first company to design a laser projector for the golf simulation market, BenQ’s Blue Core laser golf simulation projectors — including the recently announced 4K UHD LK953ST and WUXGA LU935ST short-throw projectors — boast a long-lasting, color-accurate image, tools that simplify installation anywhere, and a lamp-free, filter-free, IP5X-certified sealed laser engine that requires zero maintenance. The 5,500-lumen LU935ST laser projector features 92% Rec.709 color coverage for realistic golf course images, 20,000 hours of maintenance-free use, and robust features for easy, flexible installation.

A great golf stroke demands focus, which can be lost in golf simulation if the picture is unrealistic. BenQ’s LU935ST provides an immersive image at an unbeatable value. While most projector manufacturers choose a saturated color tone bias toward increased colorfulness — resulting in color accuracy loss — BenQ fully achieves the Rec. 709 color standard that never yellows. This creates the most realistic image with no oversaturation. The LU935ST delivers amazing color accuracy and realism utilizing the same 92% Rec. 709 color space coverage as the BenQ premium 4K UHD LK953ST laser projector. Leveraging Texas Instruments’ DLP chip technology trusted by digital cinema theaters and producing award-winning image quality, the LU935ST’s picture is 2.3 million pixels strong and features a 3,000,000:1 contrast. The result is more true-to-life and detailed golf courses that never yellow over time. A long-trusted leader in eSports, BenQ utilizes the same monitor technology that helps gamers gain a competitive edge, including enhanced graphics and instant lag-free response to shots.

Golf simulators are being placed anywhere they can be fit. It may be in the garage, a home theater, or tucked into an unused wall of a home or business. BenQ’s LU935ST makes the best use of any space with easy-to-install features. The short-throw optical zoom provides .81-.89 throw without the expense of optional lenses and allows the projector to be mounted safely outside the hitting area without the player casting a shadow on the screen. In spaces where the projector will need to be mounted farther away, it includes digital shrink and offset to ensure a crisp, edge-to-edge picture that fills the screen. Finally, for greater installation flexibility without affecting the image, the LU935ST includes lens shift and other fine-tuning installation tools, including horizontal and vertical keystone correction, corner fit, multiple HDMI inputs, and networking and audio I/O. Together, these features ensure a great golfing experience as well as enabling users to build a system that can double as a stunning home theater.

BenQ’s Blue Core laser eliminates the hassle and cost of installing replacement lamps while providing long-lasting 20,000-hour life with consistent color performance. LU935ST’s users can start playing right away without waiting for a lamp to warm up or the risk of the lamp breaking if not properly cooled down. In addition, the LU935ST’s certified IP5X-rated sealed engine eliminates filters and the need for regular cleaning that’s necessary on other popular projectors sold today. If it’s installed in a dust-prone environment, such as a garage or basement, the dustproof design ensures that nothing will compromise its performance.

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