ALWAYS UP for a projector review, I unhesitatingly responded, “Send it my way!” when asked about the Hisense C1, though admittedly, at the time, I was unfamiliar with this new model. Having previously reviewed the UST Hisense PX1-Pro and been impressed by its triple-laser light engine—giving it an S&V Top Pick—I was keen to explore any advances made by the self-proclaimed pioneer in Laser TV in the dynamically evolving projector technology category.
Days later, while exchanging my signature for what Big Brown had wheeled in, one of the boxes prompted a pause. Anticipating the Hisense, only one of the parcels appeared to have the capacity to contain a projector; curiously, it was square.
Recently logging feverishly long “day job” hours with sleep elusive more than practiced, I eyed the box puzzled, wondering if a dream about F1 world driving champion Max Verstappen vowing to send me an autographed race-used helmet was, in fact, real.
I eagerly opened the package only to discover that ‘Mad Max’ had failed me. Fortunately, the actual contents were far more intriguing, so much so it had me dismissing the Dutchman’s broken promise (and hastily recanting unflattering utterances about childhood visits to tulip-lined Lake Michigan shoreline community Holland).
UNPACKING
Removing all wrapping revealed this was indeed the projector, as confirmed by the Hisense logo directly above a sensor encased within a flush oval trim piece in the top left quadrant of the casing with a companion is located to the right of the lens—used for autofocus and to monitor auto keystone correction in real time.
A time-of-flight sensor works with the CMOS duo, assisting with autofocus and functioning as an eye protection monitor. A time-of-flight sensor, paired with CMOS technology, helps improve autofocus and also serves as a monitor for eye safety. Highlighting its compactness as a major selling point, this device caters especially to
