All About Smart Projectors

The word "smart" is now used to the place and out of place, just as a commercial move. But nevertheless, there are many cases when it is quite adequate - people simply cannot understand what it means in practice. And therefore it is necessary to find out everything about Smart-projectors, about their main features, types and applications.

The main specificity of "smart" Smart-projectors is the division into two main groups: portable and pocket. True, this division is largely arbitrary. The category of mobile projectors includes reduced size widescreen models. You cannot count on particularly high quality, as in full-scale devices. But the reduced image characteristics and the smaller diagonal of the displayed image are compensated for:

• low weight;
• relatively modest size;
• ease of use.

Pocket projectors still simpler and more comfortable... In terms of size, they do not exceed the dimensions of a large smartphone. For operation, such devices are used battery.

As with any other electronic equipment, the remote control for the projector should ideally be "native" included in the kit. Substitutions and alternatives may be too bad. When using a projector, you will need to systematically clean - inside and outside. And also from time to time a replacement will be needed. lamps... Installation and connection of the device must be carried out in strict accordance with instructions.

In addition to the projector itself, a typical package includes:

• HDMI (or older VGA cable);
• network wire;
• audio cable (not available on all models).

Cable routing to the projector must be carefully thought out. You should also decide right away how exactly it will be attached. The gap between the projection device and the surface used for displaying the image must be carefully calculated. Sometimes it becomes necessary to flip the image.

A good example of a mini projector is Vision 369. The device is housed in a cylindrical body 19.2 cm long. The diameter of the device is 5 cm. The rotating element, including the optics, was placed in the upper part of the Vision 369. Important technical details:

• image generation with a diagonal of 40-180 inches;
• resolution 854x480 pixels;
• picture brightness 50 lumens;
• contrast level 6000 to 1;
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 modules;
• HDMI;
• USB 2.0;
• battery for 3 hours of autonomous work.

The device is capable of displaying images up to 100 inches in size. The brightness reaches 150 ANSI lumens. Thanks to the sophisticated DLP technology, the resolution is 854x480 pixels.

In the 3D category stands out favorably BenQ's MW632ST. It can provide WXGA level resolution in a small room. The manufacturer claims that the lamp will last at least 9000 hours. There are 2 HDMI connectors and 1 MHL port. The official description also mentions the exact reproduction of black and the clear display of the text.

In the "pocket" category, it is worth noting ASUS ZenBeam E1. This projector supports Full HD image sources. The projection of a picture with a diagonal of up to 120 inches has been implemented. The built-in battery guarantees up to 5 hours of continuous operation.

Completing the review of compact projectors is appropriate at JVC LX-UH1... The outer casing of the device is made of strong, dense plastic, painted in black and white tones. The overall dimensions are 33.3x12.2x32.4 cm with a mass of 4.8 kg. The lamp life in the most intensive mode is 4000 hours, in the economy mode - 10000 hours. Main parameters:

• decent color rendering;
• quiet operation;
• illuminated remote control;
• complete Russification;
• lens adjustment vertically and horizontally;
• stylish execution.

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