Testseek.co.uk have collected 57 expert reviews of the BenQ Joybee GP1 and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for BenQ Joybee GP1.
June 2009
(75%)
57 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(79%)
34 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
75010057
The editors liked
Nicely designed
Fairly lightweight
Great-sounding speaker
Multiple connection options
Nifty new projection tech
Teeny tiny package…
Cute as a button (whatever that means). Surprisingly decent picture quality. Exceptionally flexible with what it can show
The portability and ease of use
Forget your mobile phone projectors
The BenQ Joybee GP1 is a mini image thrower that's so small it can fit in your hand but still looks as the Projector God intended - like a projector. It's so small in fact that it'll slip in your manbag no...
Very portable size compared to desktop projectors
Bright output
High resolution
Versatile connection options
Remote control
Reasonable audio
On-board speaker
Simple to focus and set-up
The editors didn't like
Poor image at distance
No built-in battery
Incompatible with a number of movie formats via USB
…with loads of necessary accessories
Dim at a distance
Shame the connectivity is proprietary. Runs a bit noisily. Odd native resolution. Not particularly bright. Some gaudy colours
The price
USB is the easiest way to carry your movies around
But it's fiddly convert files into MPEG-1 or MJPEG format. BenQ has included software though for doing this though
File support through USB is a little hit and miss, youll need extra cables
As a business expense the GP1 is relatively affordable, but in the home wed still prefer to go for some of the high-spec entry level projectors at a similar costKey specs3.5mm jack, Composite, USB, VGA...
The Benq GP1 is a realistic replacement for a full-sized model – with good control of colour options and auto-keystoning it’s a very effective point-and-show option for business use, and can give some of the cheaper home cinema systems a run f...
BenQ is a little later than some to the LED portable projector market but it would seem the wait has been well worth it. It's among the smallest, has the most features - including USB video playback and photo viewing - and currently is one of the cheapest...
Abstract: Have you ever wondered if there was a projector so small that you could put it in your bag along with the notebook, without even noticing it was there? Feel free to reply positively, because there is. Throw media player functions into the mix and you g...
Small, Easy setup, Auto keystone, Low power, Quiet fan
Limited file compatibility, Video conversion software not included, Short A/V cord, Fickle onunit buttons
The BenQ Joybee GP1 Mini Projector is an easy to use projector with fast setup times, making it perfect for bringing it to a friend's house and enjoying a big screen an any spare wall.Paul Kirpes is the equipment tester for Polder and One Media Player...
Combination projector/media player; 20,000 hours of LED light.
Low brightness; short input cable; built-in media player has supports limited file formats.
The Joybee GP1 is a decent choice for small-group presentations, as long as you can control the lighting conditions and use the device in a dimly lit or darkened room. For budget-minded business travelers with limited needs, the Joybee GP1 is good eno...
