I first saw the Aurzen Zip and I immediately said, I want one.
No wires or WiFi needed.
The company hails it as the worlds first tri-fold projector.
An image of the projector open so you can see both of its hinges.© Adriano Contreras / Gizmodo
The Zips most striking feature is its tri-fold design, which is the only reason youd consider buying it.
Pros
Cons
Its easy to set up.
Mirroring content from your phone has little to no latency.
The Zip, when folded, is about half the size of a smartphone. © Adriano Contreras / Gizmodo
Its not the Zips fault; many streaming platforms have draconian DRM restrictions regarding specific external displays.
Youd have the same problem if you tried using Apple AirPlay from your iPhone onto a smart TV.
It wont fit in your backpack, but its still small enough to travel with.
So youll need more or less complete darkness to watch anything comfortably.
Two to four feet from the wall is the sweet spot for this projector.
That gives about 30-40 inches of screen size.
At around five or six feet, you might project around 70 inches.
The only problem is the further you get, the more youre sacrificing screen clarity and brightness.
Even at its highest volume setting, you’ve got the option to always hear the fans.
The Zip is not a bad way to watch Spring Training games. © Jorge Jimenez / Gizmodo
Really what the Aurzen Zip has going for it is that its tiny and portable.
It is by far the most portable projector Ive used.
I appreciate the novel design and its incredibly easy use.
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