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: Wahey! The reaction in the office when we opened the GP1 box was what every gadget-lover wants. ‘Cor, lookathat.' The main photo here is not the product of overzealous Photoshop; the hand is not that of Andre the Giant — the GP1 really is just 136 x 57 x ...
Abstract: "Small BenQ Projector Brings Enjoyment" By Mendelson Tiu | Published:29/01/2010 The BenQ Joybee GP1 is a small and portable projector that makes movie viewing fun. It can liven up any room with its versatility and offers anyone a big screen experience ...
Non-standard resolution of 858x600 pixels, low overall light output
BenQ’s Joybee GP1 is a nifty little projector, with a native resolution higher than DVD quality and a reasonable light output given its tiny size. The non-standard resolution might annoy some users, and the fan output while not noisy, wasn’t a...
Abstract: If you need a compact projector for presentations on-site or a movie screen at home, the GP1 could fit the bill. Though its not that bright and may take a bit of colour tweaking, the combination of LED light and DLP shutter is potent and the typical ...
Abstract: Pico projectors are an impressive feat of miniaturisation, but I never felt they were a gadget I had to have in my life.The BenQ Joybee GP1 mini projector is slightly different from others on the market. It's not quite as portable as the phone-shaped P...
Abstract: Good things. Small packages. You know the rest. BenQ’s latest mini LED (Light Emitting Diodes) projector is diminutive, lamp-less, and costs from just £383/$690. The 640g projector is also compatible with most mass storage devices, including phones, ...
