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: John Virata Small form factor projectors have captured a lot of attention in the last year or so, probably due in part to their portability as well as the images that they output. BenQ has recently released a projector called the Joybee GP1 mini projec...
Abstract: Small form factor projectors have captured a lot of attention in the last year or so, probably due in part to their portability as well as the images that they output. BenQ has recently released a projector called the Joybee GP1 mini projector, that ...
Overall, the Joybee GP1 is a low-cost, low-power alternative to a power-hungry TV that’s easily portable and quiet. The controls atop the GP1 are lackluster and frustrating, so I suggest using the remote control. Input options are limited at the moment...
Abstract: TVs are great, but theyre not particularly useful if you want to game somewhere else, like say while camping or setting up a second station at a friends house. Sure, you could lug a 50 inch screen into the car, but its far easier to move a projector....
Abstract: Over the years projectors have gotten both smaller and more accessible to home users. These are both welcome changes given how unwieldy some of these products could be, not to mention expensive enough to drive off all but the most avid enthusiasts. Hoo...
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...
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...
Pico's Prime? One of the neat features of the Joybee is the ability to play content directly from a USB flash drive without the assistance of a computer. BenQ bundles a 2 GB flash drive for this very purpose, but you are free to use any flash drive o...
Published: 2009-06-22, Author: Richard , review by: techworld.com
The Benq GP1 is a realistic replacement for a full-sized model – with good control of colour options and auto-keystoning it’s a very effective point-and-show option for business use, and can give some of the cheaper home cinema systems a run for their...
Small footprint, Bright LED output, Great for portability
Fixed lens, Large external power supply, Included case only holds main projector unit
The $499 MSRP of this projector coupled with its diminutive size and nearly endless (LED) lamp life make this a compelling purchase. It's very easy to take with you and makes for a great "vacation" projector. The biggest disappointment...
