This Smart Soda Can-Sized Projector Is 35% Off Labor Day
Labor Day sales are already in full swing, and Lifehacker is sharing the best deals based on product reviews, comparisons, and price tracking tools before they’re gone. You can also sign up for our Add to Cart newsletter to get the best deals delivered to your inbox.
Tech sales are in full swing this Labor Day weekend, with TVs , iPads, tablets , and some headphones all offering great deals. If you’re looking to up your movie-watching game, Amazon is currently offering 35% off the Nebula Capsule Air projector . This soda-can-sized mini projector from Anker is perfect for watching movies outdoors in your backyard or while camping. It’s a compact alternative to your TV.
The portability of this portable, battery-powered smart projector is a big plus, weighing only 1.43 pounds (600 grams). The included base allows you to tilt the projector back so you can project directly onto the ceiling if you want.
The Capsule Air gets up to 2 hours of playback from its 34Wh battery, so while it can handle a single movie or a few episodes, it’s not enough to watch Netflix. With Google TV built in, it supports over 30,000 apps from Google Play, eliminating the need for an external streaming device. While the picture quality isn’t Full HD, it’s quite bright at 720p with decent color reproduction (it can play content up to 1080p, which will be automatically downscaled, according to this “excellent” PCMag review ). Brightness is rated at 150 ANSI lumens, which means it’s best for dark rooms, and may not perform well in bright rooms.
Users note that the built-in speaker isn’t very loud, so you may need to connect to an additional Bluetooth device. But if you don’t need a super-sharp HD picture and can live with the short battery life, the Nebula Capsule Air Projector is a compact choice for on-the-go entertainment.