STACK #207 Jan 2022

LIFE TECH FEATURE

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GO PORTABLE Short Throw, Ultra-Short Throw and Portable projectors open up a world of entertainment possibilities for a balmy summer evening. Enjoy a summer of blockbusters on the back lawn, by the pool, camping, or anywhere you choose – you can even sit in the car and recreate the drive-in experience. Portability brings a plethora of options, and if you don’t have a portable screen, a clean white sheet or wall are simple substitutes. Choose your setting and the items you’ll need to create an outdoor cinema – a Bluetooth speaker for big sound, deck chairs, beanbags, a blanket on the grass, mozzie coils… and don’t forget the popcorn!

GO WITH THE THROW Throw refers to the distance between the projector and the screen, and there are three types of throw projectors. Long Throw are best for large rooms where the projector will be positioned further from the screen, either on a rear wall or ceiling mount. Short Throw can be positioned closer to the screen/wall on a coffee table several metres away, and their portability makes them a great option for smaller homes/ apartments or outdoor events. Ultra-Short Throw projectors can sit even closer to the screen – they project at a wider angle and can be positioned 1-3 metres away, or on an entertainment unit. Hisense offer a range of Ultra-Short Throw projectors that are not only perfect for home use – both indoors and out – but are also one of the only laser systems to include a matching light-rejecting screen (available via redemption through Hisense). If that’s not incentive enough, these powerful and portable projectors support 4K UHD content with HDR, a wide colour gamut, smart TV tech for streaming apps and live broadcasts, motion smoothing for fluid action scenes, multiple HDMI inputs to connect external devices, and a lifespan of 25,000 hours. The Hisense 120” 4K HDR Laser Cinema Projector is the ideal all-in-one

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WHAT TO WATCH OUTDOORS

IN THE GARDEN On a hot night, you might even feel a few crawling on you, making the movie even more immersive!

UNDER THE STARS You’ll be watching the sky as well as the movie for any sign of that majestic alien mothership.

BY THE POOL Be even more daring and watch it in the pool, where you can recreate iconic moments with friends.

CAMPING A classic the whole family will enjoy, although more courageous campers might opt for Blair Witch or Friday the 13th .

home theatre solution, with 2,700 lumens brightness to suit both dark and bright rooms,

audio, X-Fusion Precise Laser Light for sharper and more colourful images, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and 2,700 lumens for optimum day or night viewing. If you want the ultimate in take-anywhere home theatre, look no further than the Nebula Capsule Portable Projector . The size of a soft drink can, this durable 369g projector will fit in a backpack and deliver entertainment wherever you want to point it, beaming a screen size up to 100”. It’s an all-rounder with Android support for streaming content, an HDMI port for 4K Blu-ray and games console connection, and immersive 360-degree audio from a speaker that packs plenty of grunt. The Nebula features 100 lumens brightness, making it more suited for a dark environment, and it should be positioned approx. three metres from a screen/ wall for best results. This

SCREEN SOLUTIONS A clean white wall can double as a screen indoors, and a bedsheet is a simple solution for outdoor projection, but a dedicated screen will deliver the best image quality thanks to its reflective

upscaling of non-4K content, and a built-in 30W Dolby Atmos soundbar for the

complete cinema experience. The Hisense 100” 4KTriChroma Laser TV Projector can sit a mere 30cm from the screen and utilises three lasers – red, green and

properties. Some Hisense projectors include a screen in the price, while 2C specialise in screen tech and have a range to suit your needs – from ambient light

blue – to deliver enhanced colour performance. 3,000 lumens brightness and 4K HDR support delivers a stellar picture indoors and out, and Alexa voice control navigation makes selections simple. Also packed with smart TV tech is the Hisense 100” 4K HDR Ultra-Short Throw Laser Projector , including 30W Dolby Atmos

rejecting screens designed for Ultra-Short Throw Projectors, to manual pull-down screens and portable tripod options. Consider a portable screen if you only use a projector occasionally and

mini smart projector features high contrast and IntelliBright algorithms for premium picture quality, and the lamp will last 30,000 hours. A battery life of four hours is plenty for a blockbuster double- feature (unless you’re watching The Lord of the Rings ).

favour outdoor cinema, and a fixed screen for regular use in a home theatre set-up.

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