Remember when “home projector” meant a gigantic reel-to-reel machine that made loud flickering sounds, smelled funny, and cost a small fortune? No, probably not, but trust us on that one. We’ve come a long way.
A good projector today can fit into your pocket, and can also easily connect to that supercomputer called an iPhone, which also fits in your pocket. Two pockets, two great devices, total entertainment.
It’s not hard to find a great mini projector for your iPhone, but you should know what to look for before you click that “buy” button. Here are some tips to keep in mind:
All About the Lumens: Lumens are the measure of brightness a projector gives off. Small projectors have small bulbs, whether they’re DLP (digital light processing) or LCD (liquid crystal display), so the lumens count will be low compared to large projectors. But if you go too low, you will struggle to see the picture unless you’re in a pitch-black setting. More lumens, more better.