Samsung The Freestyle
A Mixed Experience
15/03/2022 13:34
When I first got my Freestyle, I pointed it at a wall and turned it on. I was met with a bright green square and nothing else. After waiting for a few minutes to see if anything would happen, I unplugged it and plugged it back in, and I was finally greeted by the correct screen which guided me through the quick and easy setup process, and I was able to get to watching content within a couple of minutes. Kudos to Samsung for this, getting set up was a great experience. The controller is easy to navigate with and it all seems streamlined.
The auto-keystone feature worked well too, meaning that wherever I pointed it, the image would align to show a perfectly straight-on rectangular picture. And what an picture! It's sharp, has decent contrast and is crystal clear - in dark rooms at least - this isn't the brightest projector and definitely not one which can be used with the lights on. My favorite thing about the image is that the colors REALLY pop, which makes watching oversaturated shows like cartoons or animated movies an absolute joy.
The Freestyle is surprisingly light, with a gorgeous form factor which won't look out of place sitting out on full display (and even in the protective case it still manages to be portable.)
It's easy to find a good display angle to work in most rooms, however I did have an issue where the stand couldn't support certain angles, and the freestyle would start to tilt over time, resulting in the projected image often moving away from where you want it.
Another thing Samsung gets right is the audio quality. I'm no expert, but the sound quality from this thing is nothing short of impressive, with high peak volume and extremely clear tones across the board.
The coolest thing about the Freestyle in my experience, however, is the SmartThings app. This app allows you to share content from your Android or iOS device directly to the Freestyle - I had a great time mirroring my iPad and playing games on the big screen on the first night I got it.
That first night was an amazing experience, but unfortunately was the only night I could get it to work. Every time I've tried to start the Freestyle since, I get the same green square I got the first time I started it. I do wonder if I received a faulty unit by mistake, as the box arrived opened and the device was pre-scratched on the black part of the glass. This unfortunately did sour the review process a bit, but what I did get to experience prior was very good.
rayjt9
Peterhead , Spojené království
Age: 35
Gender: Female