Beam – an Android-powered projector that is unlike any other

Beam – an Android-powered projector that is unlike any other

We have seen many good smart projectors lately. My favorite happens to be the ZTE SPRO 2, but nothing is quite like what we are taking a look at today. Let us introduce you to the Beam. We know that’s not a very creative name, but don’t let that fool you. The device is actually quite innovative.

It’s not the most powerful projector, only being capable of 100 lumens and an 854x480p resolution, but it has something very special. This thing can be screwed into any light socket (or you can just use the included light cable). It’s powered by Android and comes with a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor, 8 GB of internal storage (more if the funding crosses certain milestones), a couple 2-Watt speakers, WiFi and Bluetooth.

This projector is controlled with your Android or iOS devices, so you don’t even need to be close to it to use it. This also happens to be a smart device of sorts. It can take advantage of IFTTT’s services to program certain actions. Maybe you want it to start projecting your updates at a certain time, or wake you up with music in the morning.

The device is not cheap. It’s on Kickstarter and all early bird specials are gone, which means you have to spend at least $399 to get one. Estimated delivery is set for October and the campaign has far surpassed its goal… with 30 more days to go.

Opinion: Boy, does this thing look cool! I love that it actuallty has an LED light built in, so you can even use it as a regular light if you want. It’s a bit pricey, but it’s unique and seems very useful.