7.2 out of 10

Benq Joybee GP1

 

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  • User Score (49)
    8.4 8.4 from 49 reviewers
  • Expert Score (14)
    7.3 7.3 from 14 reviewers
  • Value for money (3)
    6.7 6.7 from 3 reviewers
  • Features (4)
    6.6 6.6 from 4 reviewers
  • Ease of use (3)
    9.0 9.0 from 3 reviewers
  • Sound quality (2)
    7.7 7.7 from 2 reviewers
  • Picture quality (4)
    6.7 6.7 from 4 reviewers
  • Reliability (3)
    9.0 9.0 from 3 reviewers
  • Construction (2)
    8.7 8.7 from 2 reviewers
  • Video quality (2)
    8.7 8.7 from 2 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. CNET

    CNET
    7.5/10
    3 November 2009

    Front projection doesn't come much smaller or impressive for the time being than this. But, at just shy of AU$1000, it's an expensive little source of throwing light and much better quality projected pictures can be had for the same money from a full-sized unit. But, if you fancy an impromptu neighbourly stab at world domination or need to get your business message across in a dark corner of the Qantas Lounge, whip out a Joybee GP1 and let 'em have it... Read more

    • Small projector, big picture, Lots of "wow factor", Portability
    • Bulky power accessories, Fiddly controls, A bit pricey

  2. AVHub

    26 August 2009

    Wahey! The reaction in the office when we opened the GP1 box was what every gadget-lover wants. ‘Cor, lookathat.’ The main photo here is not the product of overzealous Photoshop; the hand is not that of Andre the Giant — the GP1 really is just 136 x 57 x 120mm, shown here at actual size. It’s not the first time we’ve had a projector in the bedroom, but it’s certainly the first we can hide behind the clock-radio. Read more

  3. Cybershack

    Cybershack
    28 May 2009

    With smartphones and other portable media giving an outlet for hi-res moving or still pictures, sometimes people tend to overlook mini projectors as a means of displaying goods without having to lug around huge amounts of gear. With that in mind BenQ has just released its GP1, which is a mini projector that weighs a paltry 640 grams and can fit into a carry bag with ease. Read more

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  • Manufacturer's Description

  • Superior 3LED Projection with Absolute Vibrancy - Powered by BenQ’s latest 3LED Technology, the BenQ Joybee GP1 Mini Projector is built to exceed cinema picture quality – giving you clearer, brighter, and more vivid images with optimized brightness, contrast ratio, native resolution, as well as NTSC color gamut.
  • A Delightful Sight of Black and White - The BenQ Joybee GP1 Mini Projector not only brightens up your day with a variety of audiovisual fun, it also light…

Manufacturer's Specs

  • Projection System
    DLP® technology by Texas Instruments®
  • Native Resolution
    SVGA (858 x 600)
  • Panel
    SVGA DMDTM x 1
  • Brightness
    100 ANSI lumens
  • Contrast Ratio
    2000:1 (Full on/Full off)
  • Aspect Ratio
    4:3 Native, 16:9 Selectable
  • Color
    Full 16.7 million color palette
  • Lens
    F=2, f=17.7 mm
  • Zoom Ratio
    Fixed
  • Image Size (Diagonal)
    15” to 80”

Release Date

  • First seen
    31 March 2009

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