The Aurzen Mini Tri-Fold Projector is on sale for 40 percent off

Not all tri-folds are created equal—just ask Allison Johnson, of Spent time recently With Samsung’s ill-fated Galaxy phone. Aurzen’s Zip Projector It’s the kind of tri-fold tool we can totally get behind, and it’s currently on sale at Amazon For $259.99 ($140 off). You can also pick it up in several colors directly from Urizen At the same price, or in a shade of gold hitting a new low of $249.99.

While it is not nearly as powerful Anker Nebula P1 And other portable projectors we’ve tested recently, the Zip is surprisingly capable despite its small stature and battery-powered operation. The snake-like 720p projector offers up to 100 lumens of brightness – meaning it will work best in dark environments, or in brighter rooms when displaying a smaller image – while its built-in battery should last around 80 minutes based on our real-world tests. That’s not quite marathon battery life, but it’s easy enough to top up the Zip with a power bank or wall adapter.

In terms of support, the Zip can quickly connect to iPhones via AirPlay and Android devices via Miracast, Smart View, and similar standards, allowing you to wirelessly mirror everything you can see on your phone. You can use it to watch any movies you’ve downloaded to your device, check your social feeds, or get into a quick session with your favorite game. It works in both landscape and portrait directions, too, and supports Bluetooth, allowing you to listen privately with headphones or pair it with your favorite speaker.

The biggest downside to Zip, at least for some people, is that you won’t be able to use it to watch content from services like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max due to copyright restrictions. Urizen He does Make a USB-C dongle Which allows you to stream DRM-protected content, if you can’t already do so without watching the latest episode of the series trance. You will have to pay a whopping $109 for this privilege, or Find another way.