Samsung's The Freestyle projector is seen here with its companion Freestyle Portable Battery base. (Image source: Samsung)
Despite how far technology has advanced in recent years, it’s safe to say that our humble TVs are not what any sane person would consider ‘portable’. You cannot easily move those screens between rooms at a moment’s notice, but that’s also why we have smartphones, notebooks, and tablets.
However, as useful as these devices are, they’re often limited by small screen sizes. If you're anything like us, you'd prefer not to squint to make out which character just died in Game of Thrones. Fortunately for you, so long as you’ve got a flat surface handy, we've got the perfect answer for you. One that can project up to a 100-inch screen without fuss - The Freestyle Smart Projector from Samsung.
Who even needs a screen?
Designed specifically to provide high-quality entertainment on the go, The Freestyle certainly isn’t the kind of projector most of us grew up seeing in school or in an office. Unlike the old, bulky blocks that might spring to mind, this projector actually resembles a spotlight. It is amazingly lightweight at just 780g too. In fact, The Freestyle easily blends in with other objects within your home with its unique canister-sized housing. Your friends and guests would be hard-pressed to believe its true capability.
Project anywhere with The Freestyle projector and at any angle. (Image source: Samsung)
Despite its diminutive size, The Freestyle is highly versatile. Not only does it feature an easy and near-instantaneous set-up process, it also comes with a full Smart TV experience built-in and an omnidirectional 360-degree speaker located on the bottom. Additionally, there’s no need to prop it up against a surface or another object like a conventional projector. You can tilt it at any angle up to 180-degrees to suit your available projection surface.
When deployed, The Freestyle can accommodate a display size of 30-100 inches depending on how far you place the projector. You don’t necessarily have to project it onto a wall either. In fact, our editor Zach found this feature particularly useful while doing his home workouts, as he had no issues projecting onto a holed surface (check out 3:04 in the video below!). The convenience of having on-demand big screen entertainment available anywhere, while doing pull-ups (or any other activity), is a priceless addition to any home.
A smart experience for a smart device
Delving deeper into The Freestyle’s features, this is where the projector really hammers home its quintessential “projector, Smart TV, and speaker” combo.
Starting off with the Smart TV, the stellar spread of entertainment and utility apps available works well in tandem with The Freestyle’s intuitive remote control. It provides easy navigation between the various applications available through the Smart TV experience. You can directly access popular streaming services like Netflix or Disney+ too. Surprisingly, the list also includes a number of games should you need to kill a little time, though you probably won’t see heavy-duty titles like Genshin Impact.
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Speaking of value, what’s even more enticing is the projector’s aforementioned 360-degree speaker. The unique speaker design is such that you can enjoy quality audio output no matter where you’re seated in the room. The Freestyle even supports Wi-Fi surround speaker setup for better positional audio without fuss and wires. Jinxed by noise from renovation works in your building? Fear not, as you can even connect your own earphones or headphones via Bluetooth, letting you (finally) binge-watch your favourite drama series undeterred on a big “screen” in any room with a spare wall.
For those who have to share screen time with their loved ones at home, you might not even have to fight over the TV anymore - just set this nifty device pointing up to project on your ceiling, get cozy under the covers, and you’ve basically got Friday movie night nailed down.
Although The Freestyle was fundamentally designed for on-the-go entertainment, many of its features are useful for business purposes too. Its versatility means you can easily set yourself up for video conferences anywhere. Plus, you're guaranteed a big screen even in small places like work pods to properly see what's being presented.
Portability is a big plus
Want to project movies out from the back of a car to a wall or a white cloth hanging from the open boot? Yes, The Freestyle can do it. (Image source: Samsung)
By now, it's clear that portable versatility is The Freestyle’s biggest plus point. Unlike other projection options in the market, The Freestyle is much easier to set up and use instantly.
From a practical standpoint, the need for a screen is what holds many people back from buying a projector in the first place. This means many projectors simply aren’t viable for smaller homes that don’t have the luxury of space. The Freestyle can project anywhere, on any wall, and even your ceiling. Plus, it’s able to colour-correct video output based on the surface you are projecting on. That means you don’t need to hunt for a white wall either for an enjoyable projection.
Power is another common obstacle when it comes to projectors. The Freestyle solves this issue too. There's no heavy power bricks, and you don't even need to be near a wall socket. All you need is a compatible power bank and you’re good to set the projector up. If you want something that meshes with the design, then Samsung’s very own The Freestyle Portable Battery is a fitting S$299 optional companion to keep The Freestyle going anywhere. Packed with a 32,000mAh battery capacity, The Freestyle Portable Battery is rated to dish out three hours of video playback. This opens up a wide variety of new avenues that regular projectors simply can’t provide, and it makes The Freestyle much easier to use on-the-go.
A premium option well worth paying for
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Samsung's The Freestyle may look like an unusual option compared to traditional projectors, but its unique design and myriad of interesting use cases are what really make it stand out from the crowd. We've got more experiential viewpoints from our hands-on article too. From checking out videos during home workouts, or enjoying a movie while nicely tucked into bed, where you use The Freestyle is only limited by your imagination and creativity, so feel free to experiment!
For more information and current offers on Samsung’s The Freestyle Smart Projector, hop on over to its official product page.
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