wraggster
February 18th, 2015, 22:36
http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/midas/897583dd4a9d6862407accfb8dadfde8/201572629/beam-projector.jpg (http://www.engadget.com/2015/02/18/beam-smart-projector/)
Let's face it: most projectors aren't very useful outside of home theaters or boardrooms, even if they're packing some smarts (http://www.engadget.com/2014/08/01/sprint-livepro-review/). Beam may get you to change your mind, though. Its namesake Android-powered projector (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1149624989/beam-the-smart-projector-that-fits-in-any-light-so) runs apps, streams media from your mobile gear (through AirPlay or Miracast) and starts tasks based on the time or what you're doing. You can play a video message when someone gets home, for instance, or load Netflix as soon as you turn on Bluetooth speakers. However, the design is the real party trick. While the 854 x 480 resolution and 100 lumen brightness are no great shakes, you can screw Beam into any standard light socket -- you don't have to hunt for a free wall outlet (or even a wall) if you're just looking to show off some vacation photos.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/02/18/beam-smart-projector/
Let's face it: most projectors aren't very useful outside of home theaters or boardrooms, even if they're packing some smarts (http://www.engadget.com/2014/08/01/sprint-livepro-review/). Beam may get you to change your mind, though. Its namesake Android-powered projector (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1149624989/beam-the-smart-projector-that-fits-in-any-light-so) runs apps, streams media from your mobile gear (through AirPlay or Miracast) and starts tasks based on the time or what you're doing. You can play a video message when someone gets home, for instance, or load Netflix as soon as you turn on Bluetooth speakers. However, the design is the real party trick. While the 854 x 480 resolution and 100 lumen brightness are no great shakes, you can screw Beam into any standard light socket -- you don't have to hunt for a free wall outlet (or even a wall) if you're just looking to show off some vacation photos.
http://www.engadget.com/2015/02/18/beam-smart-projector/