Reviews
Impressive Feature Rich Device In A Small Form Factor
I don’t normally write a review but just wanted to leave some comments for anyone debating whether or not to get this product.First off I was initially reluctant to purchase such an expensive mini projector especially after reading some of the older reviews. I was especially concerned by the availability of major apps (Netflix, Prime, Disney+) on the Android TV operating system.However I figured a lot of things may have improved since the original reviews and thankfully I was right. YouTube, Prime video and Disney+ all have native Android TV apps that can be downloaded from the Play Store (Disney+ appeared after updating the latest version of Android TV). Although Netflix wasn’t available straight from the Play Store you can download it straight from the Nebula Manager app - it was very easy and quick to do.By having Nebula Manager as a ‘Home Screen Channel’ I have direct shortcuts to Netflix, Prime and Disney+ all from the home screen.Although I don’t really use them there is also native Android TV versions of ITV Hub and My5 available for download from the Play Store - however iPlayer, All4 and NowTV are not yet available but I suspect they will eventually launch on this platform too.Now that my major concern is no longer a problem I will say that this mini projector is fantastic. The picture is clear and the colours are vivid, the speaker is loud and clear and there are plenty of features.The battery lasts approx. 1.5-2 hours on ‘Standard’ mode which is the brightest setting but 2-3 hours on ‘battery’ mode which dims the brightness.The best thing about this projector is that it can charge using USB-C - therefore if you want to run it for a long time on ‘Standard’ mode you can either plug it in to the supplied Power Delivery plug or even plug it into a USB battery pack if you want to remain wireless.For brightness ‘Battery’ mode is sufficient for a dark room however ‘Standard’ mode is required in a room with more light. Due to its size and therefore limitations this will not work clearly in a bright environment - to watch during the day you would need to close the curtains and ensure it is on ‘Standard’ mode. For me this is an acceptable concession when considering how small the device is.One final point is that the device does have an audible fan - it seems to be louder at first and then quietens down after a short while. However after a few minutes of watching something you forgot it’s actually running - especially with the speaker being so loud and clear.Overall I’m very impressed and satisfied with the product - it is expensive but you’re getting a lot in a very small product.Pros:- Excellent image quality and vivid colours- Loud and clear speaker - excellent for voice in movies & TV shows- USB-C charging capabilities- Chromecast/AirPlay capable- Auto focus and auto vertical keystone correction- Plenty of control options - Bluetooth remote included / Google Assistant / Nebula Smart Phone App (Touchpad, Keyboard & Cursor support within App)Cons:- You may have to wait for a specific app to have an Android TV version released although most major ones are now available- Not usable in a bright environment- No horizontal keystone correction
04/06/2020