2024 the best pocket projector review
Price: $299.99
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Movies at their most cinematic. And portable. Introducing the elite choice for on-the-go entertainment. With the KODAK Luma 350 Portable Smart Projector, cinema-quality imaging is at your fingertips. The miniature device uses every popular media option in today’s market, boasting onboard Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, mobile-to-screen mirroring, USB and HDMI hookups for comprehensive compatibility. Using the system’s mobile control options, users can browse the internet, stream Netflix and Hulu, and access other popular games and content, all directly through the projector without the need of an external device. Whether you’re watching movies at home, leading a meeting at the office or delivering a keynote address in front of hundreds of people, the lens’ powerful 350-lumen lamp projects images with exceptional brightness, throwing 16.7 million colors and crystal-clear HD detail up to 150 inches. Just pop it in your pocket, and your favorite TV shows, games, movies and streaming apps are just a click away.What You Get
- 1 x Luma 350 Projector from KODAK
- 1 x Remote control
- 1 x HDMI cable
- 1 x AC adapter
- Quickstart guide to get your cinema started!Specs & Details
- OS: Android 6.0.1
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI, USB
- Technology: 0.2” WVGA DMD DLP
- Brightness: 200 Ansi Lumens
- Resolution: 854 x 480 [4K]
- LED life: 30000 hours
- Contrast: 3500:1
- Display: 16.7 million colors
- Aspect: 16:9
- Battery: 7500 mAh
- Weight: 12oz
- Dimensions: 4.4 x 4.4 x 0.89”How to Enjoy
- Power the projector and face a flat wall or screen
Note: Streaming platforms (Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu etc.) may restrict screen mirroring from certain devices, or in certain countries. Download and use apps directly on your projector to use these streaming platforms and stream other content.
- Power the projector and face a flat wall or screen
- OS: Android 6.0.1
THE PREMIER CHOICE FOR DLP PROJECTION | Portable Smart Projector Utilizes Breakthrough Digital Light Processing Technology to Render HD Video & Imaging w/ Stunning Color, Clarity &LED-Lumen Brightness | Massive Displays Up to 150” | Use With the iOS Luma 350 App for Intuitive Wireless Access
COMPATIBILITY ACROSS ALL SMART DEVICES | Turn Your Phone Into a Remote| Discover the Ultimate All-Inclusive Multimedia Experience w/ Onboard Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Screen Mirroring, HDMI & USB for Phone, Laptop, Tablet, Streaming through downloaded Apps, Blu-Ray, Consoles & More. Note: The remote can only turn off the projector.
CINEMA-QUALITY VIDEO FOR MOVIE MAGIC | Recreate the Visual Excellence of a Theater | Project in Full Ultra HD Resolution w/ Unbelievable Picture Quality| Built-In Speaker Lets You Enjoy Audio—No External Equipment Needed | Use your phone as a remote to adjust settings, open apps & choose content
ADVANCED ANDROID 6.0 & iOS INTERFACE | Download Apps, Browse the Internet & Access Other Exciting Content Directly on the Projector | Device Features Easy-to-Use Light-Up Touch Controls, Manual Focus, Audio Output & Remote Control |Connect your Android or use the iOS Luma App for Even More Options
For an enhanced experience, update your projector to the most recent firmware on the Kodak Photo Plus website. Note: Copyrighted content from Hulu, Netflix, and similar services CAN NOT be mirrored or screencast. Download and use the apps directly through Apollo to view copyrighted content from these providers. Chromecast is not supported. Mirroring and screencast can be used to display non-copyrighted content downloaded on an external device.
Reviewer: Richard Stamper
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Doesn't work after ten months
Review: Bought and it worked good nice picture then after ten months no longer turns on hopefully I can get it fixed or replaced. ..... Update kodak sent a replacement. It was still under 1 year warranty. No questions asked told me I didn't need to send defective one back. Awesome
Reviewer: Emily Arabia
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Exceeded my Expectations!
Review: 2023 Update:After over 2 years I am still in love with this projector and suggest it to everyone. I now use it with my firestick and have 0 issues or complaints, the only quirk I have found is that the Kodak remote will turn the projector off but not on⦠not a dealbreaker. An amazing price point for picture quality, ease of use, sound, and customer service. If for some reason this one poops out on me I will absolutely be buying another ! Awesome, awesome, awesome.My expectations have been exceeded, I love this little gadget! Perfect for what I wantedâ something user friendly, portable, with a good picture. For the size, I really donât think you can do better. The projector comes with apps like Netflix, Hulu, and Prime pre-downloaded. The speaker quality is great, the fan is a little loud but nothing you wouldnât expect from any projector. I have yet to try to use the HDMI or USB ports in that my MacBook needs an adapter but I would assume these work well. I love this little projector and cannot say enough good things about it!! A great investment 🙂
Reviewer: Lucado
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Qaulity compared to similarly priced projectors.
Review: I purchases my Kodak LUMA 350 a month ago and have used it to teach 2 classes at my workplace. Both classes were 20-25 people in size. I had it plugged in, so I cannot speak on the battery life this small projector boast. However, I was surprisingly powerful for its tiny size, and when used with my tiny (10") tabletop tripod I could blow the image up to 90" with no issues with clarity. I haven't experimented much above 110" display size only because at over one-hundred inches diagonal image, It's more than enough for any indoor room.Honestly, compared to my 2016 LG 4K 55" smart TV when you show videos size for size in a dark room, I would say they are comparable. The TV however was $499 and this projector puppy is only $299. Now of course the TV has no background sounds when it runs, and has a way better on-board speaker than the LUMA, but when you think of flexibility with how you can pick the LUMA up and put it in your backpack for a day at a Friend's house or for a party, It has the TV beat.Another thing I found good with the LUMA is that it has a native resolution of 854x480 and can display quality up to 1080p. Though the world is leaning heavily towards "more pixels! higher resolution!", this modest resolution is the same display as videos that are shared over the internet and all movies that are not "4K". Think about how Youtube's quality is, its HD at best (usually 720p seems to be the top, maybe stretched to 1080p for some videos) and this is exactly what all other streaming sites have too. so with this projector the image stays with a 1:1 input > output ratio. MEANING? meaning the videos aren't stretched in any way when displayed.The only thing that keeps me giving this product 5 stars is the mobile app and the remote...So the app cuts out usually within a minute of pairing with the LUMA and its all buggy. The remote moves by clinking pixel by pixel when using the mouse function, this can take over a minute to search for something when using the on-board app.I personally use the HDMI Cable to connect to my laptop and then display from there, that is the easiest way to use the LUMA. Another way that works well is Mirroring your phone to the LUMA, that's super convenient.Overall the LUMA is one i'd recommend. Compared to the Anker Capsule for the same price, the CAPSULE has a much better on-board speaker, but doesn't display as big as the LUMA claims it can. The use of the remote is just as bad (I know cause a friend bought the CAPSULE) but their mobile app is easier to use and doesn't bug out as easily as the LUMA's. I personnally just plug my bluetooth speaker to the LUMA, cause there was no reason to by a projector with a powerful speaker when I have a functioning speaker as is.If you do not have a speaker already, then the CAPSULE is 3-5 times louder than the LUMA and will function about the same up to 80" display (I don't know about higher, cause my friend only runs 80" in their house)
Reviewer: Karen
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent art projector.
Review: I love this projector. I'm using it to project photos onto a canvas to draw it before painting in oil. It takes me so long to do this by hand, so it has really helped me get a clean drawing. The projector has a focus while that brings images into sharp focus, and I can project the image on a small or small or large canvas. The remote works well, but it took it awhile to pair up. The design of the project is beautiful. Definitely worth it.
Reviewer: Shaa Moore
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: It just doesn't work
Review: I had really high hopes for this thing. I needed a portable projector that could wirelessly connect to my computer for presentations, and this seemed like it would go above and beyond my needs; but it turned out to be nothing more than an expensive paper weight. I was initially impressed upon opening the box and turning the device on. It had good picture quality, was already loaded with apps, and navigation was simple; but I soon began to find the numerous catastrophic issues. First, the settings pages feel empty. There are very few adjustments that can actually be made, whether picture or system changes; and this hindered me greatly when I came to the second, and biggest issue; it WOULD NOT connect to any computer wirelessly. For hours on end and over the course of multiple days I tried every possible combination of different operating systems and computer settings; nothing. I tried to research, but their documentation is as lacking as their settings page. They showed HOW it was supposed to work, but there was nothing about what to try and change if it didn't work. I attempted to do a firmware update on the device in hopes to remedy the issue; as these can usually be the cause of such problems. Upon updating the projector, however, anything that had previously worked ceased to function. The few settings there were would sit and load endlessly, and whenever I changed a setting (namely the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) it would load for a few more minutes, then change itself back; meaning it then became literally impossible to use. I tried to email support, giving them the exact details of what the issue was and everything I had already tried, but got a generic response back of "It's probably a battery issue"; which has absolutely zero to do with the issues I was facing. Thankfully, they did send a replacement device; but I had the exact same issues with that one, to a T. Aside from those issues, the apps could barely load and often crashed. The icing on the cake is eventually I gave up and figured "Well, at least I can use it with a cable". While the cable worked fine on my laptop, it failed to do so much as flash or make any sound when plugged into my coworker's Surface (which is the device it was bought for). I don't think this device could have worked any less, and I don't recommend anyone to buy it. If you're considering it for personal use; a smart TV would probably be cheaper and 100% work better. If you're considering it for business, don't; it isn't worth the headache.
Reviewer: Jesus A.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Tamaño compacto, el modelo 350 tiene la potencia y resolución suficiente para un uso doméstico y recreativo.Muchas funciones Smart incluidas.
Reviewer: CATFilho
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Produto chegou rápido e conforme o anunciado
Reviewer: yannick denis
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Perfect for on the go!!Easy to use, not 4k, but very good quality picture for the size this thing has. I recommend
Reviewer: Mariana Moncada
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Excelente producto, era para regalo y le gustó mucho, recomendado
Reviewer: ANDRZEJ
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the picture quality and quality of the video projector. They mention it's crisp, bright in a dark room, and fills the whole space. However, some customers have reported issues with connectivity and battery life. Opinions differ on functionality, ease of use, sound quality, and value for money.
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