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#302742 16-Dec-2022 12:28
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as usual have left my Xmas shopping until the last minute and want to get my son a portable projector to use in his room.

 

typical teenager with a macbook etc so needs to have airplay or other compatible way to stream from computer/ipad/phone etc

 

if it could manage a 40" projection from about 1m that would be ideal, however i think that may be a little diffcult. it could be positioned about 2.5m back but would be slightly off to the side so not sure how well these little projectors do lens shifting or acheive a good image in that circumstance.

 

budget is ideally under $500 doest have to be battery powered but i guess that could be handy

 

i have seen this Kogan 4000 which looks ok, just not sure about how well it will handle the offset and also doesnt look like a particualry big image projection at 1m.

 

does anyone have one of these or something similar that you could recommend?


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  #3010749 16-Dec-2022 12:56
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I want to follow this.

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  #3010750 16-Dec-2022 13:01
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The Anker Nebula range has been around for a while now, seems popular.  Unlikely you'll find one with AirPlay support though, unless you plug an Apple TV into it.


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  #3010752 16-Dec-2022 13:04
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Alternatively, I use my Meta Quest 2 for watching 2d and 3d movies and playing games streamed from my PC on the equivalent of a gigantic cinema display.  And I can do it anywhere.  Maybe worth a look?




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  #3010759 16-Dec-2022 13:26
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gehenna:

 

The Anker Nebula range has been around for a while now, seems popular.  Unlikely you'll find one with AirPlay support though, unless you plug an Apple TV into it.

 

 

Prob just a little overbudget, but if my powerbank is anything to go by probably a great product.

 

gehenna:

 

Alternatively, I use my Meta Quest 2 for watching 2d and 3d movies and playing games streamed from my PC on the equivalent of a gigantic cinema display.  And I can do it anywhere.  Maybe worth a look?

 

 

Solid idea, but more for movies when he has friends around


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  #3010852 16-Dec-2022 14:47
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This one from Mighty Ape might be alright for a bedroom. 

 

They are 1080p, so not a high-quality 4K unit, but small and good enough for a bedroom or rumpus. 

 

 

 

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  #3010916 16-Dec-2022 15:47
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I wonder about lumens in these - the one above is 125 ANSI lumens.

I suppose my question is - if you need 2000+ for day time viewing (super expensive) is 125 enough for night time?

I think it would be good enough/useful enough for when it gets dark/er.

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  #3010979 16-Dec-2022 19:30
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Handsomedan:

 

This one from Mighty Ape might be alright for a bedroom. 

 

 

 

They are 1080p, so not a high-quality 4K unit, but small and good enough for a bedroom or rumpus. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Smart Ape 1080p Portable Miracast Projector

 



I've seen this model a lot from various manufacturers relabelling it so be interested to know how it actually performs. I'd not expect much for the price to be fair bit could be a fun thing to have for big screen movies once in a while.

If time wasn't crucial I wouldn't buy the mighty ape version though, I've seen Ali express sellers selling the same thing under other brands like salange and aun for half that price mighty ape are selling it at. At $140 it's almost impulse purchase territory that would be fine for very occasional usage.


 
 
 

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  #3011890 19-Dec-2022 09:01
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jonherries: I wonder about lumens in these - the one above is 125 ANSI lumens.

I suppose my question is - if you need 2000+ for day time viewing (super expensive) is 125 enough for night time?

I think it would be good enough/useful enough for when it gets dark/er.

Jon

 

Pffft...it says right there on the box that it has higher brightness 😄





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  #3011894 19-Dec-2022 09:07
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Why not this Xiamoi one? Same price as the Might Ape branded one but I'd wager far superior. Watched a few YouTube videos and doesnt look bad TBH

 

https://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/xiaomi-wanbo-t2-max-full-hd-smart-projector/35300570

 

Edit: Bugger ships from Australia so may not get here in time

 

 


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