Reddit reviews Anker Nebula Capsule, Smart Wi-Fi Mini Projector, Black, 100 ANSI Lumen Portable Projector, 360° Speaker, Movie Projector, 100 Inch Picture, 4-Hour Video Playtime, Neat Projector, Home Entertainment

I used a pocket sized projector

Edit: like this

As someone who stays in a hotel 4 nights a week, I gave up on relying on the hotel TVs from having the ability to utilize an open hdmi port and got myself a nebula projector and tripod.

It’s about the size of a coke can and runs android tv os so I’ve got Netflix, Hulu, dtvNow etc. It also supports airplay and what ever android calls it’s version. I use it as a second monitor when I work from the hotel.

I also picked up s micro router for those hotels who have Ethernet in the room. No more signing into 10 diff devices, and now airplay works.

I’ll edit later with links.

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Nebula Capsule, by Anker, Smart Portable Wi-Fi Mini Projector, 100 ANSI lm High-Contrast Pocket Cinema, DLP, 360° Speaker, 100" Picture, Android 7.1, 4-Hour Video Playtime, and App https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076Q3GBJK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tAWyCbRG7E5FH

I did buy a portable projector but imma use it more for a personal turndown tent.

GoT is on Sunday. Just live out Coachella's last night, and watch it at a civilized location on Monday night.

Really depends on what you consider cheap or not. If you don't want to spend more than $100 then any highly rated Chinese projector on amazon would do, be wary of YouTube videos as most are paid adverts by the company. Just be aware that most if not all will state "supported" resolution of 1080p, but if you look at native resolution spec it's going to around 480p (native is the keyword as that is the actual resolution output). Don't expect much functionality or features like usb-c and definitely don't expect it to last. If you have been scrolling this subreddit you might have notice a lot of people requesting help for fixing their low end projectors after a slight bump or drop, etc.

If you bump your budget to $200-$300 you could pick up a Nebula Capsule you're still stuck with 480p, but you gain 4 hours battery life, android os (Apps and the ability to mirror screen), and HDMI all in the size of a soda can. If you want to project on the ceiling just pick up a gorilla pod.

I did not do extensive research, but here is something fairly inexpensive:

https://www.amazon.com/Projector-Anker-Portable-High-Contrast-Playtime/dp/B076Q3GBJK/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1537393253&sr=1-3&keywords=anker+portable+projector

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/BenQ-MH530FHD-1080p-3300-ANSI-Lumens-Home-Theater-Projector-Refurbished/152995998482?hash=item239f45ab12%3Ag%3A-%7EkAAOSwVpla32AU&LH_ItemCondition=2000

I think this would work great for what you want.

https://www.amazon.com/Projector-Anker-Portable-High-Contrast-Playtime/dp/B076Q3GBJK/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1525715783&sr=8-1&keywords=anker+projector

There is that Anker can shaped battery operated combo projector, android device and speaker. That plus a basic screen and you're good to go.

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Portable-Projector-High-Contrast-Playtime/dp/B076Q3GBJK

Nebula Capsule

> Dont waste your time, portable projectors are awful

There are decent portable projectors, they just aren't cheap. For example this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Projector-Anker-Portable-High-Contrast-Playtime/dp/B076Q3GBJK/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1538680819&sr=1-5&refinements=p_n_feature_browse-bin%3A6998472011%2Cp_n_feature_fifteen_browse-bin%3A13670061011%2Cp_36%3A30000-99999999

Obviously there are limitations, but saying they're universally awful is overselling it. I have one of a brand I can't remember off the top of my head that's like 4 years old now and sold for close to $500 that I've used in a modestly lit room for a table to people to collaborate over and it worked well.

Why not just a TV? For that price you are looking at cheaper quality no name projectors (or used) but you need a short throw projector that a tiny size, and that runs on battery??

Basically you are looking at 720p or 1080p resolution.
https://www.amazon.com/Projector-Anker-Portable-High-Contrast-Playtime/dp/B076Q3GBJK

Slight tangent -- Anker's portable projector is awesome for when I have to bring my own kit for presentations.

Firestick is mostly to work with Amazon's stuff.

Chromecast will let anything connect to it -- phone apps, desktop, webbrowser tab, etc. -- And keep in mind it will transfer the sound too!

Anker nebula capsule.


https://www.seenebula.com

I use mine with my RetroPi setup all the time. And also use with my laptop for quick office meetings.

Regularly on sale on Amazon or Woot for 229-249. Also doubles as a great Bluetooth speaker.

Nebula Capsule, by Anker, Smart Wi-Fi Mini Projector, Black, 100 ANSI Lumen Portable Projector, 360° Speaker, Movie Projector, 100 Inch Picture, 4-Hour Video Playtime, Outdoor Projector-Watch Anywhere https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076Q3GBJK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gHaJDbFQTD5MZ

The nebula capsule 2 is 499, but also has higher res.

Mate it to a VGA to HDMI cable and you’re good

Or smaller but lower specs,
https://www.amazon.com/Projector-Anker-Portable-High-Contrast-Playtime/dp/B076Q3GBJK/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=anker+capsule&qid=1569519056&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Google pico projector

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Portable-Projector-High-Contrast-Playtime/dp/B076Q3GBJK/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1519776203&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=pico+projector&psc=1