BenQ Joybee GP2

20 reviews

May, 2013

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Image quality (6)
Usability (2)

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Value for money (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the usability. The image quality also gets good feedback, whereas some have doubts about the value for money. Views are divided on the noise.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Projectors the BenQ Joybee GP2 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 96/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Aaron Almeida (tech2.in.com)

BenQ Joybee GP2 Review

It can be officially said that pico projectors have landed, and from the looks of things, they are here to stay, at least in the foreseeable future. There are several projectors in the market featuring this small form factor, but there is nothing that...

The BenQ Joybee GP2 is priced in India at a MRP of 39,167. This projector delivers a solid performance when placed in a dark room, when compared to other standard projectors. However, this was designed to be a portable projector and not a standard one....

May, 2012

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Expert review by: (pcmag.com)

BenQ Joybee GP2 Mini-Projector

In terms of connections, the GP2 adds a little something for everybody. In addition to the iPhone dock, there's a mini-HDMI port, a USB type A port that fits a thumb drive, and a USB mini-B port for connecting to a computer, and an SD memory-card slot....

Highly portable. Reasonably loud audio. LED light source with 20,000-hour lifetime. iPhone dock. Shows photos, presentations, and video from USB memory key. HDMI port

Quality problems with both data and video images

The BenQ Joybee GP2 is a versatile palmtop projector that packs an iPhone dock and has a solid suite of connectivity choices.

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Expert review by: Tom Andry (audioholics.com)

BenQ Joybee GP2 Mini Projector Preview

and liked what we saw. What's not to like? For under 5 bones you get a 720p projector that will fit in the palm of your hand. Personally, I've owned a BenQ Joybee GP1 LED Mini Projector for a while. I took it with me in a backpack when I moved to...

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by: (projectorcentral.com)

BenQ Joybee GP2 Review

At 200 ANSI lumens with a native 1280x800 DLP chip and a street price of under $550, the 1 ? pound Joybee GP2 pocket projector has a broader mix of features than any of its competitors.

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Expert review by: Campbell Simpson (goodgearguide.com.au)

BenQ JoyBee GP2 portable projector

This miniature projector trades brightness for portability

Small size ; Comprehensive inputs ; Detachable battery

Low brightness levels ; Fan can get loud ; Some contrast shortfalls

BenQ's Joybee GP2 has a clear list of positives and a clear list of negatives. If you're the kind of person that can overlook some image quality problems in exchange for portability and connectivity -- a travelling executive or salesperson, maybe --...

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by: (expertreviews.co.uk)

BenQ Joybee GP2 review

The Joybee 2 is a miniature LED projector with a built-in iPod dock, which is designed to be taken with you to show off your videos. It has a 1,280x800 resolution and 200 lumens brightness, and will take an input from a range of sources apart from...

A portable projector with a fairly high resolution, plenty of connections and comprehensive file format support, but it's expensive compared to the competition

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by: Campbell Simpson (pcadvisor.co.uk)

BenQ JoyBee GP2 review

Mar, 2012

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Recommended!

Expert review by: Ardjuna Seghers (trustedreviews.com)

BenQ Joybee GP2

A vesatile HD LED projector that fits in the palm of your hand yet gives you 160 inches of screen space.

A 160in TV in your (coat) pocket ; Long-life LED ; Excellent connectivity ; Local media playback

Noisy ; Poor remote ; Limited media playback ; Only available through Apple store

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by: Derek Fung (cnet.com.au)

BenQ Joybee GP2

Highly portable ; Decent image quality ; Optional battery pack

Blown out highlights ; Tinny speakers

The Joybee GP2 makes a good case for itself, if you need a projector that's affordable, has a good mind for business and is acceptable for casual use.

May, 2012

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