Takeaway movies

BenQ GS2 portable AV projector

Acouple of years ago we spent some time with the BenQ GS1 projector. It was a nifty little Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled portable unit with built-in battery. It was very cool, great for a few hours of group entertainment wherever you may be — camping, perhaps, projecting onto the tent. Now BenQ has the GS2 available, and we have to say it’s even cooler than the original.

“If you’re after the ultimate bigscreen experience at home, of course seek out a dedicated projector. What the BenQ GS2 offers is a fun, versatile, smart display experience in a portable form.”

Equipment

The GS1 was like a traditional projector in miniature, flat in shape and finished in white, although it did come with a bright orange protective skin. The BenQ GS2 is very different. It’s near cubical, though not quite, as you can see from the pictures. It’s coloured a gentle tan. Apparently impact protection is built in, since the box proclaims that the unit can cope with a half-metre drop (we didn’t try). And it’s also IPX2-rated —