BenQ Joybee GP1 Mini Projector review

The Joybee GP1 Mini Projector is BenQ’s most compact and portable projector, boasting image sizes up to 80” and featuring a rather unique USB reader that allows you to run media without the assistance of a computer or additional video input device.

When BenQ approached us to review the Joybee GP1 projector we stopped to think about it for a second considering it deviates from our usual coverage of computer peripherals. That said, the idea of testing the minimalistic projector sounded appealing from the perspective of a gadget lover that wouldn't mind dumping a large monitor for a 60-plus inch projected screen under the right circumstances.

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Furthermore, this is just the beginning of a developing trend of 'pico' or 'palmtop' projectors that offer form factor convenience, along with the use of LED-based light sources. LED projectors do away with common nags associated with traditional projectors like the use lamps that need to be replaced during its lifetime.

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The hardware package is a mixed bag of success. The GP1 itself is an attractive, compact box measuring 5.4 by 4.7 by 2.1 inches and weighing just 1.4lbs, made from glossy fingerprint-loving black and white plastic and with a circle of touch-sensitive blue backlit buttons up top. Build quality seems good, and while there’s no sliding cover the lens is deeply recessed into the body of the projector.

Less pleasing is the PSU brick, which is around half the size of the pico-projector itself and has no space in the included soft case. That wouldn’t be so frustrating if it wasn’t for the fact that the GP1 has no internal battery and so will always need an external power supply. The remote, too, is ugly and doesn’t follow the same button layout as the touch-keys.

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BenQ reveals GP1 Mini LED Projector

BenQ has just unveiled a brand new projector aimed at those who like to take their projection on the move. The lamp-less GP1 Mini LED Projector doesn’t need a PC to operate; it’s compatible with portable storage devices, smartphones and PMPs, and it weighs a scanty 640g.

Despite its small stature – you can see how well it would fit into your palm from the pic – it’ll happily lob out images of 80” in size. Beats the hell out of your telly, huh? Because of its PC-less design, it incorporates a 2W internal speaker as well as its own headphone jack, which could be great for taking on your hols, assuming you want to spend your vacation time watching 24 in the hotel room. Actually, that’s a thought...

While it falls just shy of the Pico projector category, the GP1’s added bulk means it packs in some of the features boasted by full sized projectors. You’ll find Auto play modes, auto keystone, auto search and Wall Colour Correction, as well promising a broader colour gamut than you’ll find on most projectors of similar size. It has a 4:3 native format, although 16:9 is an option.

Inputs include D-Sub, Composite and USB, while iPod/iPhone users can pick up an optional docking station.

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