STACK #224 June 2023

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Campsite pop-up Whether you’re by the beach, deep in the woods, or simply camping out in the backyard, watching movies under the stars can be a magical experience. Throw a portable projector in a backpack and get creative with a campsite cinema. The

screen can be the side of a tent or caravan, a white sheet strung between two trees, or a portable one on a tripod. Choose a movie that complements your location, and don’t forget to fully charge the projector’s battery beforehand.

Indoor pop-ups Set up a portable projector in the bedroom for a sleepover movie marathon; watch a TV episode while reclining in the bathtub; or get the gang together in the garage for the big game. And if you have the Samsung Freestyle projector, angle it upwards and enjoy ceiling cinema.

POP-UP CINEMA WITH A PORTABLE PROJECTOR

movie nights on a screen size of up to 150”. It also has dual inbuilt speakers, and with 1,840 ANSI lumens of brightness, it’s ideal for indoor home theatres too. Intelligent Environment Adaptation will auto fit the screen according to the surroundings for easy set-up, and there’s no shortage of streaming options with the Android TV platform. You can also access content from external devices via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI, and USB connection. PHILIPS NEOPIX 720 PROJECTOR Mini projectors can also The Neopix 720 has 700 ANSI lumens of brightness and brings Full HD 1080p resolution, 2.1 audio, and Android TV streaming to a pop-up cinema – on a screen size up to 120”. Google Assistant is built in, along with Chromecast for streaming from mobile devices; external ones can be connected via two HDMI inputs, USB-A/C ports; and there’s dual band Wi-Fi support for online gaming. go wherever you need them to be. DIY drive-in Recreating the drive-in experience at home can be a lot of fun. Park in the driveway; hang a white sheet across the garage door; sit the projector securely on the bonnet and put a Bluetooth speaker on the dash; connect to Wi-Fi, pick a movie and voila, you’re at the drive-in! Well, almost. Honk the horn and flash the lights during the best bits, don’t forget the burgers and hot chips, and expect some strange looks from the neighbours. The first Australian drive-in theatre opened in Burwood, Victoria, in 1954 and was closed in 1983. It could accommodate 700 cars. DYK?

Portable projectors can be set up anywhere, providing plenty of opportunities to create fun and unique pop-up cinema experiences. From the bedroom, backyard, or balcony, to the beach and the bush, big screen entertainment can be wherever you are. All you need is a nearby wall, a white sheet, or portable screen, and one of these feature-packed portable projectors. Words Scott Hocking

NEBULA CAPSULE 3 LASER PROJECTOR This handy pocket-sized portable packs in some premium features like a laser light source, Intelligent

options, with Auto Levelling for uneven surfaces. A bright projector at 550 ANSI lumens, it can beam a picture of up to 100” in Full HD 1080p resolution, and has an inbuilt speaker for 360° sound. Samsung’s smart TV interface is inbuilt for streaming, with mirroring and casting via the SmartThings app, along with Bixby or Alexa voice assistants and Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI connectivity. NEBULA COSMOS LASER 4K PROJECTOR A premium short throw DLP laser projector that’s fully portable, the Cosmos brings the luxury of 4K resolution and HDR10 to backyard

Environment Adaptation, built in Android TV 11 for streaming, Chromecast and Google Assistant. It can project a picture up to 120” in Full HD 1080p, is bright at 300 ANSI lumens, and has a long lifespan of up to 30,000 hours. The big battery will give you 2.5 hours of use from a full charge, and connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI, AUX, and USB-C. Available online SAMSUNG THE FREESTYLE PORTABLE SMART FHD PROJECTOR The Freestyle’s pivoting cradle and rotating stand provides a wide variety of projection

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