Reefa Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Even more intriguing than new mid-range phones is ZTE's Spro Plus, which might just be the craziest projector design I've seen yet. The company basically managed to fit an 8.4-inch Android tablet right on top of a projector. And while that may sound a tad useless, it's actually a convenient way to access video content without relying on another device. It's like an inverse of Lenovo's Yoga Tab 3 Pro, an Android tablet with a built-in pico projector. ZTE says it spits out an 80-inch, 1200 by 800 pixel image from five feet away at 500 lumens, which makes it viewable (but not exactly great to watch) in a bright room. There's also a large 12,100 mAh battery, which should be enough for viewing two to three full-length movies in one sitting. Naturally, the Spro Plus also has an HDMI jack for plugging in other devices. You also won't have to worry about replacing any bulbs, since it's using laser projection technology. It's audio output is surprisingly loud, as well, thanks to two 4-watt JBL speakers. ZTE is positioning it as a collaboration device -- it ships with a USB camera for video conferencing, and it also has microphones built in. There's also going to be an LTE edition of the projector, in addition to the standard WiFi version. I only got to see the Spro Plus in action on the Mobile World Congress show floor, but it managed spit out a decent-looking image in a lit room. (It won't be replacing my home projector anytime soon, though.) Still, it looks like an intriguing option for road warriors, or anyone who wants to enjoy projected movies on the go. Unfortunately, ZTE doesn't have a price in mind yet for the Spro Plus, but the company says it should be available by the summer. http://www.engadget.com/2016/02/24/ztes-android-projector-tablet-combo-is-crazy-like-a-fox/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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