amazon Philips PicoPix reviews
At present, portable projector (also known as portable projector or pocket projector) is no longer unfamiliar to most users. With ultra-lightweight dimensions and high-resolution wireless projection, built-in Wi-Fi portable projectors will be a reliable support tool when you want to show your clients’ Public places such as restaurants, cafés or meeting rooms are not equipped with professional projectors.
The Philips PicoPix projector features a compact design, long lasting LED technology and a built-in rechargeable battery suitable for mobile projection.
First of all, the Philips PicoPix PPX4350 Wireless projector impresses with Test Lab due to its extremely compact dimensions (97x54x17mm, weight 129g), just about the size of a regular smartphone. This is the most compact projector compared to the portable projector ever tested at Test Lab. The product is designed not only for hand-held use but also can be carried in carry bag to anywhere. It is equipped with LED technology with 50 ANSI Lumens brightness, supports 640×360 pixel resolution with maximum screen size up to 60 inches.
Despite the compact design, the Philips PPX4350 projector is still well equipped with a full range of popular interfaces such as a mini HDMI port, a 3.5mm audio port, a USB port for connecting to a computer or a charging adapter. QuickLink USB pin and USB port for attaching peripherals or external storage. However, according to Test Lab found, these USB ports are designed as cables attached to the machine should seem a bit entangled in the process of use. To perform the installation and slideshow operations, the user only has to use the navigation button layout cluster on the top of the PPX4350 while the machine does not support connecting external mouse via USB.
Another popular Philips PicoPix portable projector is the PPX4935, which is considered to be an Android-based multimedia device with rich applications for work and play. The camera also uses LED technology but has a higher brightness of up to 350 ANSI Lumens, delivering image quality with an HD resolution of 1,280×720 pixels and a screen size of up to 150 inches.
The PicoPix PPX4935 also comes with a full range of connectivity ports including mini HDMI, microUSB port and USB port for external peripherals or external storage, and a 3.5mm audio port. The PPX4935 is also equipped with a touch-screen on the top to provide greater convenience for projector control. Test Lab can connect an external computer mouse via a USB port for control and the machine fully recognizes itself easily. In addition, the machine also comes with remote control so you can still sit a control room while watching movies, listening to music or browsing the web.
Due to pre-installed Android operating system version 4.4.2, PPX4935 can turn into an Android Box for entertainment. Test through this feature, Test Lab can watch movies online, sing karaoke or watch TV channels, entertainment programs rich thanks to Kido application. In addition, users can also download applications using the built-in Aptoide tool, similar to the Google Play Store online store on other Android devices. However, according to Test Lab found that the number of compatible applications for this device is not rich compared to the application for smartphones and Android tablets.
In addition to 4GB of memory, both PicoPix projectors support external memory with a microSD card slot. Testing the playback of microSD memory cards and external USB storage drives, Test Lab found that the two machines can display images, music and video (supports many popular formats).
where can you get a Philips PicoPix online
Philips PPX4935 Pocket Smart Projector, 350 Lumens, LED, 720p, HDMI, Wifi, Bluetooth, 120 Inches Display: Buy it now
Philips PPX4010 Portable LED Pocket Projector, 100 Lumens, with USB, HDMI Connectivity, 120″ Video Projection, 2.9 Oz: Buy it now
Philips Picopix PPX2055/F7 Pico Projector, 55 Lumens, 4.1 Oz, USB for PC: Buy it now
Philips PPX3417 Pocket Smart Projector, 170 Lumens, LED, 480p, HDMI, Wireless, 120 Inches Display,9,6 Oz: Buy it now
Philips PPX4835 Pocket Projector, 350 Lumens, LED, 720p, HDMI, USB, 120″ Display: Buy it now
In addition, thanks to the ability to connect to Android and iOS mobile devices over Wi-Fi wireless networks, two Philips PicoPix projector models can also be used to display other formats such as PDF documents, Word documents, Excel and PowerPoint. This is also a convenient feature and adds mobility to your Philips projector, allowing you to show anywhere without connecting to a computer. Tested in sync with the iPhone, Test Lab found that two projectors can output images from the phone and show good movies, photos, and music. However, the image displayed on the machine still has a little lag compared to the content on the phone screen.
Both machines have built-in speakers (PPX4350 with 1W capacity and 3W with PPX4935) and can also be connected to external Bluetooth speakers for audio playback. This is a feature that according to Test Lab is very convenient to bring more attractive sound quality during the presentation. Built-in speaker of the two machines, although the volume is not large but not fade when open at maximum, suitable for small area. At the same time, thanks to the 3.5mm audio output, users can also choose to output sound to the speaker system during the presentation.
Due to its portable projector, the PPX4935 and PPX4350 models are equipped with a tripod on the bottom of the unit. However, both machines also allow ceiling mounting like other professional fixed projectors.
Both PicoPix models are equipped with Lithium Polymer batteries, including the PPX4935 battery with a capacity of 2,000mAh and the PPX4350 model with a capacity of 1800mAh. Time to fully charge the battery for both machines is about 3-5 hours, while continuous use of up to 2 hours (when operating in Eco Mode).
In terms of picture quality, the two Philips PicoPix projectors offer good picture quality, fresh colors. In the office light environment, the machine is a bit blurry, but this is also a common feature of LED backlighting with limited brightness. Consequently, users are encouraged to show as little light as possible in the environment for the best image quality. At default resolution, the two machines showcased good office documents, tables and web pages. In addition, the machine can also show good HD movies.
