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PORTABLE PROJECTORS FOR ALL BUDGETS

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Nebula Mars 3 Air Portable Projector

Philips NeoPix 230 Projector From movie nights to boardroom presentations, the NeoPix 230 beams a big 80” picture just 186cm from a wall, in Full HD 1080p resolution, and boasts an impressive suite of features for a highly affordable portable. The integrated LuminOS operating system provides quick access to popular streaming apps, such as Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, and Prime Video, and the built-in omnidirectional speakers deliver sound all around. Automatic horizontal and vertical keystone and four corner correction ensures a properly aligned and proportioned picture every time, even if the projector isn’t pointed front and centre to the wall/screen. The versatile NeoPix 230 also has a 180° rotating stand for flexible projection, plus a built-in LED strip around the lens that transforms it into a soft nightlight.

The Mars 3 has an integrated handle for convenient portable projection, while being equally at home in a dedicated media room or lounge. Enjoy a Full HD 1080p image on a screen size up to massive 150” wherever you please, and up to 2.5 hours playback from the inbuilt battery. Quick set-up out of the box will have you streaming in no time. The Mars 3 incorporates Google TV with Netflix – a world first for a portable projector – and has built-in dual 8W speakers and Dolby digital audio certification for immersive sound. It can even double as a portable Bluetooth speaker! System: DLP Brightness: 400 ANSI lumens Resolution: Full HD Screen size: Up to 150” Lamp hours: 30,000 OS: Google TV Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5/Bluetooth v501/ HDMI/USB Power: AC & battery

System: LED Brightness: 200 ANSI lumens Resolution: Full HD 1080p Screen size: Up to 80” Lamp hours: 30,000 OS: LuminOS Connectivity: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth v5.0/HDMI/ RCA/USB Power: AC

XGIMI Halo+ Full HD Portable Projector This bright and versatile projector is great for home theatre use, gaming, and outdoor movie nights, with Android TV inbuilt for streaming in Full HD 1080p, and an integrated battery for up to 2.5 hours of continuous playback. The Halo+ also has dual 5W speakers, including Dolby and DTS HD, along with HDMI eARC support for soundbar connection. And there’s a Game Mode for low input lag down to 26.5ms, and intelligent screen adjustment including autofocus and keystone correction to keep the picture sharp and properly aligned. System: DLP Brightness: 900 ANSI lumens Resolution: Full HD Screen size: 40”–200” Lamp hours: 25,000 OS: Android TV Connectivity: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth v5.0/HDMI/USB Power: Battery Samsung The Freestyle Projector The Freestyle’s pivoting cradle and rotating stand provide a wide variety of projection options – point it at the ceiling to binge-watch in bed! Samsung’s smart TV interface is inbuilt for streaming – including Samsung TV Plus channels – with Bixby or Alexa voice control. And connection to the SmartThings app gives you device mirroring and smart home integration. No-fuss set up and

Nebula Capsule 3 Laser Projector This incredibly compact,

pocket-sized portable weighs just 900g, but packs in some high-end features like a

laser light source for great picture quality, an inbuilt 8W speaker, Android TV onboard for streaming, plus Chromecast and Google voice control. Moreover, the next iteration of the Capsule 3 will feature the Google TV operating system, and is expected to arrive in the coming months.

autofocusing makes usage a breeze, and an auto levelling function keeps the picture straight if the Freestyle is placed on an uneven surface. You can also accessorise with a battery base, and customise it with different coloured skins to suit your style (both sold separately). Type: LED Brightness: 230 ANSI lumens Resolution: Full HD Screen size: 30”–100” Lamp hours: 20,000 OS: Tizen Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5/Bluetooth v5.2/Micro HDMI Power: AC

Quick set up with autofocus and keystone correction and a built-in battery for 2.5 hours of screening time makes this an ideal grab-and-go projector. Type: Laser Brightness: 300 ANSI lumens Resolution: Full HD Screen size: Up to 120” Lamp hours: 30,000 OS: Android TV/Google TV (coming soon) Connectivity: Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/HDMI/AUX/USB-C Power: Battery

18 JUNE 2024

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