Testseek.com have collected 57 expert reviews of the BenQ Joybee GP1 and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for BenQ Joybee GP1.
June 2009
(75%)
57 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(79%)
34 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
75010057
The editors liked
Small and light
Good image quality
Easy to use
Long bulb life
Very small
Light
Small
Easy setup
Auto keystone
Low power
Quiet fan
Tiny size
But a solid build
Easy to see image
Even in moderately light rooms
Extensive options
Automatic keystone-correction makes set-up simple in a variety of locations
You can use content directly off USB media
Making portable projection even ea...
Sleek
Compact design
Built-in USB reader with audio and video decoding support
Auto keystone function
Excellent image quality
Contrast and sharpness
Long-life LED lamps need no replacement
Intuitive
Comprehensive menu system
Small and lightweight
Good price
USB reader is convenient
Bulbfree DLP
Bright
Clear images
Automatic keystone adjustment
Highly portable. Surprisingly loud audio. LED light source with 20
000-hour lifetime. Shows photos
Presentations
And video from USB memory key.
Compact footprint
Lightweight
Can act as USB host
Automatic keystone correction
Vivid color and sufficient brightness in low-light conditions
No pricey bulbs to replace
Compact
USB port and speaker for PC-free file playback
Small footprint
Bright LED output
Great for portability
Great color
Combination projector/media player
20
000 hours of LED light.
000 hours of LED light
The editors didn't like
Some color complaints
Steep initial learning curve
Limited brightness
Complaints about projector controls
Power supply big and heavy
Not incredibly bright
Limited file compatibility
Video conversion software not included
Short A/V cord
Fickle onunit buttons
The buttons on the projector itself are a pain
And the remote is laid out in an unintuitive way
Video files work well
Although wider audio codec support would have been nice
858X600 native resolution wont wow audiences used to high definition
Image n...
VGA cable a bit short
Native resolution too low to support HD content
Lacks DVI input
Short supported codecs list
MSRP a bit steep
Non-intuitive remote control button arrangement...
Simply not bright enough for most situations
Awkwardly placed controls on remote and projector
Relatively low resolution.
Loud fan
Controls tricky to use
Must convert PowerPoints before playback
Some minor image quality flaws for data projection.
Video cable is far too short
Requires a very dark room
Low native resolution
Large power brick
Proprietary video cable is too short
Unresponsive touch-sensitive buttons
Weak audio-codec support for video files hobbles use with USB port
Fixed lens
Large external power supply
Included case only holds main projector unit
Motion blur in fast video is an issue
Low brightness
Short input cable
Built-in media player has supports limited file formats.
Abstract: Have you ever wondered if there was a projector so small that you could put it in your bag along with the notebook, without even noticing it was there? Feel free to reply positively, because there is. Throw media player functions into the mix and you g...
Small, Easy setup, Auto keystone, Low power, Quiet fan
Limited file compatibility, Video conversion software not included, Short A/V cord, Fickle onunit buttons
The BenQ Joybee GP1 Mini Projector is an easy to use projector with fast setup times, making it perfect for bringing it to a friend's house and enjoying a big screen an any spare wall.Paul Kirpes is the equipment tester for Polder and One Media Player...
Combination projector/media player; 20,000 hours of LED light.
Low brightness; short input cable; built-in media player has supports limited file formats.
The Joybee GP1 is a decent choice for small-group presentations, as long as you can control the lighting conditions and use the device in a dimly lit or darkened room. For budget-minded business travelers with limited needs, the Joybee GP1 is good eno...
Abstract: BenQ Joybee GP1 Review By Hubert Nguyen, Posted on Oct 26, 09 07:37 PM PDT The BenQ Joybee GP1 is a mini-projector that is marketed by BenQ as a fun device that follows you in any room, in any place. The Joybee GP1 accepts VGA or analog signals, so it ...
Our top-end unit retails for $160. Even when considering the price drop for a 128-bit version, other 2.5-inch portable hard disks with comparable storage can be found for around $100. But assuming hardware encryption is a must-have, we would say that...
Small and lightweight, Good price, USB reader is convenient, Bulbfree DLP,
Simply not bright enough for most situations, Awkwardly placed controls on remote and projector, Relatively low resolution.
The concept of a small projector that can project video and pictures sans computer is attractive. The idea of a lampless projector that doesn’t need its lamp replaced after a year or two is also appealing. Unfortunately, barring the small size of the J...
BenQs Joybee GP1 is a new breed of pocket projector. With its LED lamp, it promises to light up your game room - or hotel room - for years to come. While it is not bright enough to be a true home entertainment projector, and connectivity requires a c...
