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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
Vivid color and sufficient brightness in low-light conditions; no pricey bulbs to replace; compact; USB port and speaker for PC-free file playback
Large power brick; proprietary video cable is too short; unresponsive touch-sensitive buttons; weak audio-codec support for video files hobbles use with USB port
The Joybee GP1’s small size and bulb-free LED lamp make it a wow-inducing projector. But a big power brick, a too-short video cable, and problems with video playback via USB keep it just shy of greatness...
Sleek, compact design, Built-in USB reader with audio and video decoding support, Auto keystone function, Excellent image quality, contrast and sharpness, Long-life LED lamps need no replacement, Intuitive, comprehensive menu system
VGA cable a bit short, Native resolution too low to support HD content, Lacks DVI input, Short supported codecs list, MSRP a bit steep, Non-intuitive remote control button arrangement...
An extremely versatile projector indeed, the BenQ GP1 LED projector makes a compelling case for boardroom, living room, games room, or campsite use. Small and medium sized businesses, entrepreneurs and traveling salespeople, gamers and consumers with l...
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Published: 2009-05-25, Author: Thomas , review by: engadget.com
Abstract: The universal acclaim for BenQ's GP1 LED projector is deafening. Naturally, some trade-offs were made in brightness, contrast, and resolution in order to squeeze things down to a palm-sized 5.4 x 4.7 x 2.1-inch footprint. But at just 1.4-pounds, it won't ...
Abstract: Like the Aaxa P1 Pico Projector we reviewed last month, Joybee GP1 is designed to offer a big screen video experience in a very small package, though Aaxa’s and BenQ’s approaches were substantially different. Whereas P1 Pico was literally pocket-sized...
This is a projector for folks that want to do some "PC free" work, and more importantly, for people who have several portable devices that they would like to project from, be it a digital camera, camcorder, MP3 player, portable game machine (i.e. Sony...
Abstract: 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 ...
Abstract: "Small BenQ Projector Brings Enjoyment" By Mendelson Tiu | Published:29/01/2010 The BenQ Joybee GP1 is a small and portable projector that makes movie viewing fun. It can liven up any room with its versatility and offers anyone a big screen experience ...
Non-standard resolution of 858x600 pixels, low overall light output
BenQ’s Joybee GP1 is a nifty little projector, with a native resolution higher than DVD quality and a reasonable light output given its tiny size. The non-standard resolution might annoy some users, and the fan output while not noisy, wasn’t a...
USB does not support DivX, buttons in the unit aren't very responsive
The projector is priced around Rs.45,000, which puts it right in the middle of the Acer (36K) and the LG (55K) pocket projectors. I would say the GP1 offers a good blend of features and performance compared to the other two. The Acer is 10K cheaper but...
