TECHPhilips GoPix 1 test: a pocket projector, real innovation or simple gadget?
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- 03 Jun 2022
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Small format projectors are nothing new. Builders have been doing this for years now, with more or less convincing results. A few years ago, Samsung even offered a smartphone with a built-in projector. But this product was more like a gadget than anything else.
Since then, technologies have evolved a lot. Manufacturers have become masters in the art of miniaturization and are now able to offer very convincing devices.
With the GoPix 1, Philips promises a projector that you can easily slip into your pocket to carry anywhere. All for 300 euros. On paper, this all sounds very interesting. What about the facts? We tested the GoPix 1 for several days. So real innovation or simple gadget?
As compact as your smartphone
The great originality of the GoPix 1 lies in its ultra-compact format . Philips advertises it as a pocket projector, it is indeed the case. We were able to slip the device into our front jeans pocket yet worn close to the body.
With its very contained dimensions (7.8 x 12 x 1.8 cm), the GoPix 1 is barely more bulky than a smartphone. Thicker, it is also lighter than most of our mobile companions, which makes it easy to transport.
Philips has taken care of the design of its device. All clad in aluminium, it comes with a small tripod that you screw on each time you use it to better orient the projector. The set is so compact that you can even store the GoPix 1 and its stand in a coat or jacket pocket, or in a small handbag.
The GoPix 1, how does it work?
Since it is mobile, this projector relies on a battery. Allow 1 hour of use with maximum light output , 1 hour 30 minutes if you switch to standard mode and up to 2 hours in eco mode (not recommended). The projector charges via USB-C and can be used while it regains its strength. You can also connect an external battery to prolong the pleasure.
The operation of the GoPix 1 is very simple. Without wireless connections (Bluetooth or Wifi), it only works if you connect a third-party device to it. Since it is equipped with a USB-C (for the video stream) and an HDMI, we can connect almost all our devices to it, from the PC to the tablet via the smartphone and even a console.
An on/off button is placed at the back. We launch the machine and then connect our device via USB-C or HDMI. What is displayed on the screen is therefore projected onto a wall by the GoPix 1. It can be positioned at a distance of between 27 cm and 2 meters. A small wheel located next to the optics allows you to adjust the focus. If the latter is manual, the trapeze adapts automatically. Read More...
