![]() Can you tell which one is auto-focus, and which is manually adjusted, based on what I mentioned earlier? As mentioned in my first impressions of The Freestyle, the controller is finicky, to say the least. To manually adjust the settings is easy enough, and that’s good because I did end up running into issues with not just the auto-focus but the auto-keystone as well, as helpful as they were.īut my issue lies with the remote controller. Still, at times I found that the picture quality would dip on The Freestyle, so I had to manually adjust the focus. Honestly though, I’d chalk that up to how projectors work in general, so it’s not a sole flaw in The Freestyle itself. I’d rather watch a clear video on my phone than a blurry video on the big screen. Perhaps I’m just too used to 4K resolution, but I like it when videos are crisp. Virtual windows are perfect for those who want a change of sceneryĭespite the lovely colours, upon closer inspection, the picture quality isn’t that magnificent. From virtual windows to congratulatory messages, The Freestyle wants to be included on various occasions. Samsung offers a variety of pictures and videos that you can load up to bring some intrigue onto your walls. On the topic of moods, I also found the ambient modes to be a great addition. The Movie picture mode in particular enhanced the contrast and colours, which helped when watching movies with darker moods. ![]() Indeed, the vibrant visuals I can’t stop praising still hold up after repeated use of The Freestyle. Given the vibrance of The Freestyle’s projections, I assumed it’d also be up there, so I’m all the more pleasantly surprised with its output. Most projectors boast upwards of a thousand lumens. The max resolution is 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) and it has just 550 lumens of brightness, which surprised me. The Freestyle can project images from 30 inches to 100 inches. When typing using a controller proves to be too much of a hassle, try using the smart assistant The smart assistant feature that supports Bixby is also a welcome bonus for hands-free moments. While the audio quality of the omnidirectional speaker is not going to replace a full-fledged sound system anytime soon, it does its job rather well. The auto-keystone and auto-focus features also make the viewing experience a pleasure, as I remember the days when you’d end up watching skewed images with your head tilted because your teacher couldn’t get the settings right. You can also connect your phone or tablet to it via Bluetooth to stream content that’s not available on Samsung’s built-in Smart TV features. Since it’s a smart projector, apps like Netflix and YouTube are also easily accessible after connecting to Wi-Fi, which is great for those without an HDMI cable. With its small footprint and manageable weight, moving the projector around is hassle-free. The main thing that stands out is the 180-degree tilt which makes it not just possible but easy to project images onto any surface, including the ceiling.Īnother factor is portability. Let’s recap the highlights of The Freestyle. Will my sentiments hold up once I take a deeper dive into The Freestyle? Speculating the specs From its clean aesthetics to the vibrant colours of the picture, I was impressed by the whole experience.īut perhaps that was a honeymoon phase, I had just dipped my toes into the projector. Whichever size you prefer, the Freestyle will do its best to automatically adjust its settings for optimal results.At first sight, I developed a slight infatuation with The Freestyle, Samsung’s portable projector. Its “screen” can go as large as 100-inches or as small as 30-inches. That’s the beauty of the Freestyle it has the ability to adapt to any wall or room. You can choose to go big or small with its projection. You may not even have to buy a separate projector screen thanks to this feature. This is best showcased on walls that aren’t white because it’ll adjust the color temperature and brightness. It also features smart calibration, which goes the extra distance of analyzing the surrounding environment to optimize the picture. It’ll focus and level out the projection (keystone correction) on its own, so the only thing you need to do is point it in the direction you want to project. For example, if you’re projecting at an angle, it will automatically optimize the projection so that it’s always just right. That means you won’t have to fuss around in the settings to make sure it’s performing properly. Another reason to get excited about the Samsung Freestyle? Because it’s virtually dummy-proof.
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