![]() I did find that this feature worked quite well. It will also “auto keystone,” meaning it makes the screen look straight and rectangular every time. The Freestyle also has an auto-leveling feature, which will take a lot of the guesswork out of placing it. I found the auto focus did work well in most situations, though it would sometimes struggle to adapt particularly outdoors with any kind of chill, and I found I needed to give it a hot minute to catch up. Its auto-focus feature will also make the picture sharp and clear for you. ![]() One of the key features of this projector is its 180-degree swivel, which will let you position the video image wherever you need it, even if that’s on the ceiling. (You can use other power banks, provided they have a power output of at least 60W(20V) and are capable of USB-C PD support.)Īgain, I’m a bit surprised there’s no built in power bank here. The battery pack is also cylindrical and built to match the size and shape of the Freestyle. The Freestyle has a USB-C cable for charging, and you can purchase Samsung’s battery backup to make things entirely portable. Fortunately you can kill this by disabling “autorun last app” in settings. ![]() While we’re on that subject there’s also volume buttons on there.Īny time I turned the projector on it loaded up and played Samsung’s TV app, whether I wanted it or not. To get it set up, hit the power button on the included remote, or touch the nearly invisible power button located on the face of the projector. You can also mirror an existing Samsung TV, even if it’s in a different room. It’s also possible to AirPlay from an iPhone too if that’s your jam, but there are a few additional steps to do that which I won’t get into here. If you have a Samsung Galaxy phone, you simply tap the phone anywhere on the Freestyle to mirror the content. You can also connect wirelessly to your mobile device to mirror the screen. (No wireless? You could connect an external device like a Blu-ray player, or try hot-spotting off your phone.) You can control it with the included remote control or the Samsung Smart Things app. Samsung has built streaming TV right into the projector so there’s no need for any external devices or dongles-you’ll connect it to your home’s Wi-Fi network, or grab wireless wherever you happen to be. ![]() There’s a built-in 360-degree 5-watt speaker to handle the audio, which should allow everyone in the room to hear things no matter where the Freestyle is placed. Particularly when you’re spending this much money. The Freestyle is capable of 1080p Full HD and is HDR compatible, though you won’t be able to get anything in the 4K and up range, and I have to say I’m a bit surprised this unit doesn’t have (almost universally standard) 4K resolution. You can also move the Freestyle closer and reduce the screen size down to 30 inches at about two and a half feet. While small in size, The Freestyle is able to project a screen of up to 100 inches at a distance of about 9 feet. It seems like it’s the video equivalent of a wireless speaker designed to throw in your bag and bring out at a party or get-together or to turn any wall into a movie theater. ![]() The cylindrical unit is 102x173x95mm (or 4x7x3.7 inches), making it very portable and easy to move. Going along with that blending into the room thing, The Freestyle comes in four different non-standard colours: white, blossom pink, forest green, and coyote beige. But what’s the appeal, how is the video picture, is it as versatile as Samsung would have you believe, and overall would it be a good buy for you? I recently borrowed one of these units from Samsung to test it and review in my home. This projector is ultra small and packed with technology, and Samsung’s been marketing it hard. Case in point the new Samsung The Freestyle video projector. They allow you to create a very large image and thanks to their smaller size they can be placed in a variety of locations where a standard flatscreen TV just won’t work. So why haven’t projectors gone away? It’s because they’re generally a good idea. There lies the trouble many people have with imagining projectors as a desirable gadget for home use… at home projectors were known for being substandard often weak in the brightness department, loud (fan noise), and generally hit or miss depending on the unit you bought and the technology within it. For many years they were a substandard way to splash larger than life videos up on a classroom screen, but at the same time they’re the only way most major motion pictures get displayed in movie theaters. ![]()
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