Ben Q Blue Core Light Engine: a Smarter Alternative to Traditional Lamp The Ben Q LW61ST is the first in the world to be equipped Blue Core, a light engine that utilizes the unparalleled qualities of a laser light source to achieve optimized energy efficiency, projection performance & readiness. It also incorporates the Blue Core-enhanced Smart Eco Advanced technology to further reduce light source power consumption by up to 90% for a signifaicantly lowered total cost of projector maintenance & ownership. Free of mercury, the Ben Q LW61ST is a safer, smarter & environmentally friendly choice for your school. 80000:1 High Contrast Performance for Ultra Sharp Graphics & Text Blurry images can be distracting for students to read & can cause eye strains & fatigue. The Blue Core light engine can dim the light source power up to 90% & still achieve a contrast ratio as high as 80000:1. This allows students to learn with ultra sharp images & text so they can focus their attention on learning. 20000 Hours of Optimal Brightness & Reliable Performances The Blue Core light engine, powered by a laser light source in Eco Mode, has nearly three times the lamp life of a traditional mercury lamp. With up to 20000 hours of lamp life, the LW61ST offers a much more reliable performance with no sudden decrease in brightness. Instant On/ Off Projection Readiness for Classroom Instruction It only takes a few seconds for the LW61ST to reach full brightness using Blue Core technology. In addition, it doesn't require additional time to cool down. That leaves teachers with more time to teach without having to wait around between classes. Adjustable Brightness Users can adjust the brightness level of the LW61ST manually to fit the environmental lighting condition to save power. This is something you cannot do with a traditional projector. In the long-run, you're able to save power & prolong the lamp life. 360° Degree Tilt Projection Thanks to the laser characte