Samsung The Freestyle
A smart projector of the…
13/04/2022 12:41
Sometimes you need a product to deliver something so unexpected, so unusual and product category defining to define the future of tech. And Samsung's The Freestyle comes pretty close.
From its cylindrical form factor with of a diameter akin to a 2L drinks bottle and half its height, to the sleek white finish - it looks nothing like any other projector and sets a new standard for flexible projection. This extends to automatic keystone correction meaning you can tuck The Freestyle away to one side, yet enjoy a perfect picture every time up to an impressive 100" image!
Easy to set up, owners with other Samsung products will recognise the familiar interface connecting with an existing SmartThings app and accounts with ease. The wireless connectivity options are excellent with the unit controlled by a wireless controller or menu buttons on the projector itself and compatibility with HDMI (with ARC), Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2 and AirPlay 2 with built in Amazon Alexa and Samsung Bixby voice assistants.
Built in smart apps add a new dimension to this projector / smart speaker, with built in images and backgrounds providing yet further use-cases as an ambient light and tool for dynamic and creative interior design.
Having tested indoors only, I'm looking forward to using outdoor nighttime projections - the unit doesn't boast the highest lumens level, with its 550 Lumens not really competing with the latest 6000-Lumen Laser DLP Smart Projectors.
But it's not just about that.
It's about The Freestyle's integrated 360 degree speaker, its 180 degree maneuverability, its fun and creativity and plug 'n' play approach - almost anywhere (particularly given it weighs in at less than a kilogram and can be powered via its USB-C power socket, from the mains or portable battery charger).
Samsung 's The Freestyle is a product category defining with a multitude of uses from family TV nights and business presentations to fun projections and outdoor nighttime cinema. Sure to raise eyebrows and pique interest, this is a smart projector with apps, connectivity and integrations like no other.
adam.powell
Bath , Spojené království
Age: 50
Gender: Female