STACK #212 June 2022

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1 Choose a location – the backyard, by the pool, on the deck – and get the blankets and seating sorted. Set up an ad hoc screen using a bed sheet or white painted board, or use a dedicated portable screen. 2 Choose a movie to match – Jaws for by the pool, Close Encounters and E.T. for under the stars, and Friday the 13th if it’s a camping trip.

A nyone who loves the drive-in or an outdoor cinema experience will attest that there’s something magical about a movie night under the stars, and portable projectors have now made it possible to enjoy big screen viewing anywhere, anytime. Movie nights are no longer confined to indoors and a portable projector can be easily added to a backpack for camping trips, where a bed sheet or the inside of the tent can double as an instant screen. Portables also offer added convenience indoors, with the luxury of big screen viewing now extending to the bedroom, bathroom, kids’ playroom, or wherever you choose to install a pop-up cinema. So, let’s round up a selection of portable projectors that will revolutionise your entertainment.

3 Keep an esky filled with drinks and snacks within easy reach – and don’t forget the mozzie repellent. 4 Recreate the drive-in experience – park in the driveway, attach a sheet to the garage door, throw a Bluetooth speaker in the back, and you’re good to go. 5 Get creative with some shadow puppetry in the projector’s beam.

The Philips NeoPix Easy is a basic, entry-level LED projector at an unbelievable price that's ready to go straight out of the box. Ideal for both outdoor and indoor use, the NeoPix Easy supports Full HD 1080p resolution and projects an image size up to 80” from a two metre distance – although 55” is recommended as optimum for the highest possible picture quality. Philips NeoPix Easy Projector

stars. There is keystone correction and focus to customise the image to your preference, and a generous 30,000 hours of lamp life. While it doesn’t feature wireless connectivity, there is an in-built media player to handle content from a USB drive and MicroSD card, and an HDMI input for connecting external devices like Chromecast – all accessible via a simple onscreen interface. The unit has in-built stereo speakers and there’s a 3.5mm audio jack to connect headphones and/or external speakers.

The NeoPix Easy has 2,600 lumens of brightness, a good contrast ratio of 3,000:1, and works best in dark environments, making it perfect for movie nights under the

Philips PicoPix Micro Portable Projector

Philips’ micro mobile projectors are designed to go wherever you go. This affordable portable is small enough to fit in your pocket, so you’ll never be caught short on camping trips or sleepovers. Its simple set-up and user friendly features make it an ideal second projector for the kids to

use, and with 30,000 hours of lamp life, it’s built to last. When fully charged, the battery will last three hours – good for one or two movies (depending on running time, of course). The PicoPix Micro projects an image size up to 65” from a recommended distance of 80–

200cm, and connectivity options include ports for mini HDMI and micro USB, with an in-built media

player to access content when using the latter. It also sports an inbuilt speaker and 3.5mm jack to connect external audio devices. The Philips PicoPix Micro Portable Projector has everything you need to enjoy outdoor cinema in an incredibly compact package.

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