STACK #212 June 2022

LIFE TECH FEATURE

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Nebula Capsule Portable Projector

For convenient, take-anywhere projection, look no further than the Nebula Capsule. The size of a soft drink can, this durable 369g projector will fit nicely in a backpack and deliver entertainment wherever you want to point it, beaming a screen size up to 100”. The Nebula works best in a dark environment and should be positioned approximately three metres from a screen/wall for

optimal image quality. It has high contrast and IntelliBright algorithms for premium picture quality, and the lamp

The internal speaker packs plenty of grunt and delivers a 360-degree soundstage, with

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity giving

life is good for 30,000 hours. The Nebula is an all-rounder with Android 7.0 support for streaming content and smart device screen mirroring, plus an HDMI port for 4K Blu-ray and games console connection.

you the option to add external speakers for even more oomph. The battery lasts four hours from a full charge, which is enough time for a blockbuster double feature outdoors – unless you plan to watch The Lord of the Rings .

The ultimate outdoor cinema experience is the drive-in theatre, where audiences can enjoy a movie from the comfort and privacy of their vehicle – or, on a warm night, a mattress in the back of a ute or a couple of beanbags on a blanket in front of the car. An American institution that Australia embraced with gusto, the first drive-in theatre opened Down Under in 1954 in Burwood, Victoria, and at the peak of their popularity there were over 300 drive-ins nationwide. But the home video boom in the 1980s quickly whittled that number down and there are now only 16 left in Australia. Drive-ins were an economical way to take the whole family to the movies, with many offering a set ticket price per carload – hiding in the boot was also common practice (providing your friends remembered to let you out). However, during their heyday in the 1970s and ‘80s, it could be difficult to find family friendly flicks because drive-ins were largely outdoor grindhouses where schlock, horror, action and B-movies reigned supreme (more respectable flicks played the cinema circuit). You didn’t go to a drive-in to see a mainstream movie, you went to see The Texas Chain Saw Massacre . But once these ‘drive-in movies’ were consigned to VHS, the program schedule became more gentrified and more multi screen drive-in theatres began to pop up screening mainstream fare. From the cacophony of horn blasts during a crowd-pleasing moment to the lousy sound from the window speaker, and even lousier Chiko Rolls from the candy bar’s bain-marie, the old-school drive-in experience will forever evoke wistful memories amongst those who lived it.

Small in size but big on features and brightness, the PicoPix Micro 2TV projects an image size up to 80” when positioned two metres from the screen. It’s also fully adjustable, with a small tripod stand included that lets you experiment with different angles and even aim it at the ceiling when viewing in bed. Perfect for outdoor and indoor use, this Android TV Philips PicoPix Micro 2TV Projector

when used with the included Android dongle. There is also Google Cast support and remote control using Google Assistant. The lamp life is good for 30,000 hours, and the battery will give you four hours of cordless use from a full charge. Stereo surround speakers are

integrated, and there is HDMI ARC support for connecting a soundbar. Keep it snug in the included travel pouch when on the move, and then set it up anywhere!

based projector offers plenty of entertainment options on the go

Samsung The Freestyle Portable Smart Projector The Samsung Freestyle combines classic LED projection technology, smart speaker and lighting

The versatile Freestyle features built-in smart TV streaming apps, web browsing and also mirroring and casting. And the screen size can be customised to suit your viewing area, from a smallish 30” right up to a cinematic 100” for movies. Auto Levelling keeps the image stable on uneven outdoor surfaces, and 20,000 hours of lamp life ensures long-term usage. An incredibly innovative and conveniently portable projector that

can be wherever you go, from the bedroom, backyard and balcony, to a campsite in the bush. (See page 34 for more).

capabilities into one ultra-portable package. And it’s ready to go right out of the box with instant, no-fuss set-up and autofocusing. The articulated cradle base gives users the option to adjust the angle and point-and-project pretty much anywhere, without the need for a dedicated screen – aim it at the ceiling to binge-watch in bed!

Nebula Cosmos Laser 4K Projector A premium short throw portable projector, the Nebula Cosmos brings 4K Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 resolution and laser-powered detail to outdoor movie nights. Moreover, the

Intelligent Environment Adaptation tech will auto-fit the screen and customise the image quality to best suit the viewing environment.

Boasting 2,400 ISO lumens of brightness, the Nebula delivers a high quality image in virtually any lighting conditions, making it equally good for indoor use. But you really should enjoy the luxury of 4K UHD and a 150” screen outdoors, simply because with the Nebula Cosmos, now you can! (See page 34 for more).

Nebula will project a screen size of 60” up to a massive 150” for a truly cinematic experience under the stars. Fitted with an ergonomic handle, this big beauty can be easily transported from bedroom to backyard and beyond, and set up is effortless – the projector’s

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