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.
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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
Abstract: Over the years projectors have gotten both smaller and more accessible to home users. These are both welcome changes given how unwieldy some of these products could be, not to mention expensive enough to drive off all but the most avid enthusiasts. Hoo...
Tiny size, but a solid build, Easy to see image, even in moderately light rooms, Extensive options, automatic keystone-correction makes set-up simple in a variety of locations, You can use content directly off USB media, making portable projection even ea...
The buttons on the projector itself are a pain, and the remote is laid out in an unintuitive way, Video files work well, although wider audio codec support would have been nice, 858X600 native resolution wont wow audiences used to high definition, Image n...
Pico's Prime? One of the neat features of the Joybee is the ability to play content directly from a USB flash drive without the assistance of a computer. BenQ bundles a 2 GB flash drive for this very purpose, but you are free to use any flash drive o...
Published: 2009-06-22, Author: Richard , review by: techworld.com
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 for their...
Small footprint, Bright LED output, Great for portability
Fixed lens, Large external power supply, Included case only holds main projector unit
The $499 MSRP of this projector coupled with its diminutive size and nearly endless (LED) lamp life make this a compelling purchase. It's very easy to take with you and makes for a great "vacation" projector. The biggest disappointment...
Abstract: For those who aren’t familiar with the BenQ brand, this Asian company makes a wide variety of consumer electronics including notebooks, digital cameras, mobile phones and digital projectors. Although BenQ offers a large number of digital projectors, t...
Mobile pros looking for a small and compact projector to use on the road will love the BenQ Joybee GP1. Significant motion blur in fast moving video will limit the projectors use for movie night. blog comments powered by Disqus ...
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Published: 2009-06-01, Author: Vincent , review by: slashgear.com
Abstract: Our previous run-ins with pico-projectors have left us vaguely disappointed, with units that will certainly fit in your pocket but underwhelm in their performance. BenQ’s Joybee GP1 has sized itself out pocket-portability but promises improved quality ...
