A projector that wears many hats

Samsung has its hands in so many product categories that it can be hard to keep track of them all, from mobile gadgets like phones, tablets, and watches, to less portable things like appliances and TVs. But while a TV might be happy living on the wall, projectors manage to bridge that gap between big screens and easy portability. This year at CES 2022, we're looking at Samsung's efforts to push the boundaries of what can be a "TV" with his new Freestyle projector.

The Samsung Freestyle manages to be a projector, smart speaker and ambient lighting device while remaining reasonably light (830 grams) at the same time.

As a projector, the Freestyle tries to solve some of the problems that typical portable projectors face (like low image quality) with its Full HD resolution. Its stand cleverly allows it to rotate 180 degrees, providing great projection options.Samsung gives it features like fully automatic keystone, auto-leveling and auto-focus to avoid image distortion no matter what surface you're using - wall, ceiling or ground. Plus, since it's essentially a projector version of a Samsung smart TV, you get access to a similar range of built-in apps.

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Functioning as a speakerphone, the Freestyle features dual passive radiators and 360-degree spread, which Samsung says should help deliver a clean overall sound experience. There's also a built-in mic , so you can issue commands to voice assistants.

Despite its portability, the Freestyle doesn't have a built-in battery, so you'll need to keep it connected to a power bank via the USB-C port if you want to use it away from an outlet. don't want to bother with that, Samsung seems set to launch its own battery base soon, which should give you more power freedom with the device. Other add-ons include skins to change the color of the projector and even a screw socket adapter to turn the Freestyle into a light bulb (you read that right).

A portable projector can be a great way to get a big-screen experience, even in spaces that might not otherwise be suitable for a large TV, and Samsung's Freestyle looks set to deliver. Samsung shows it this week at CES 2022 and it's already available for pre-order in the US for $900. Availability is expected to expand to other regions in the coming months.

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Haroun became an Android enthusiast in 2014 and has been following the industry avidly ever since. Currently a medical student, he also serves as an SEO copywriter for small businesses. tech news, you'll find him either immersed in his textbooks or working on Homeripped, his fitness website.

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