G.G.
If you look at the photos how this product is advertised, then you will learn what you are going to get. A can sized everywhere cinema with a picture size of about the half (and price of about the half) of what you would normally expect from a standard home cinema. Makes good sense to me.
Built quality seems very good (time will show)
No cables. Together with my 2 BOOM's, I have now 3 cans for a totally sufficient home cinema entertainment.
Sure, If I push it too much (let's get the picture larger, let's get the sound louder yeeahhhh) the overall quality suffers. The picture wont be bright and sharp enough any more if you go much over 3 meters projector distance. 2.5 meters in length and some 1.5 meters in hight is what you can have as largest quality picture size.
The little unit is cooling smoothly, no disturbing fan noise.
Charging is quick, depleting can be as well. 1 movie over USB + a bit of WiFi.....2.5 hours total maybe, that's it. BUT I learned to push it up to 4.5 hours by using usb only (shutting off WiFi) and getting sound via Bluetooth over my Samsung In ear buds.
At first I was shocked that it would not play properly, for example, AVI-files, but I learned that you can play whatever file if you run it through the VLC application.
As well in the beginning I wasn't sure about what remote they where talking. I figured that I can use my smart-phone as an remote (with the proper app) but something seemed still not right. Then I found out that THERE IS indeed a remote delivered with it, hidden within the top of the packaging. Maybe I'm getting too old.
A bit annoying is the blinking red light on the back of the unit, warning you that you have only 20% power left. Latest after 1.5 hours you will have a little red light distracting you. Flashing every minute would be sufficient instead of every 2 seconds. Further, if you like to connect Bluetooth and USB at the same time, you may have to figure out in which order to connect. I had troubles at first. Some compatibility problems do exist when using the remote for example the VLC app.
Besides that not much negative things to tell. The kids having fun, Dad is having fun. No cables, no hassle, take it everywhere you want. Quality picture & sound. The build in speaker is totally fine when taking it to a friend or when the kids are watching. For my movie nights I still like to upgrade the sound via my bluetooth Boom's.
I think that's it what I can tell about this very fine little movie helper. If you are not after the super big screen but rather after something portable and super quick to build up and down, then you should try this product. Just imagine, a huge television screen running in less than 10 seconds everywhere you want. And as it can produce a sharp (but over-bright) picture on very short distance as well, you could watch youtube on a pumpkin :)
| Brand Name | Soundcore |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 2.94 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 3.15 x 3.15 x 5.91 inches |
| Item model number | D2423 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Color Name | Black |
| Special Features | Digital Keystone Correction, Lightweight |
Gerry Rowland
