Month: June 2022

How slots will adapt with technology

Out of the many casino games available, traditional slot games have by far been one of the most popular throughout time. Offering a simple game of chance that doesn’t require any complicated knowledge or strategy behind the game, online slots are a way for players to relax and let go of their day, while getting a thrill out of the chance to win the jackpot. 

Over the years, new and developing technologies have innovated casino games, in which today’s casino offerings are now online. This has created a huge opportunity for the world of online slot games. Games have become more innovative than ever before, with players able to truly immerse themselves in the world of the game, even though they’re playing through a screen. 

What’s more, the multitude of providers now on offer who are constantly innovating these services is giving players so much choice. Providers like Megaways Slots are leading the way when it comes to the latest technologies for online slot games, but what technologies are behind these innovations?

Below, we’ll take a look at new technologies that are adapting slot games. 

The history of online slots

Slots machines were first introduced in the early 19th century and offered a simple design. There were usually 3 reels with a few different fruit or cash symbols, including the liberty bell which was a slot game classic. The earliest slot machines only offered one payline and were most popular in bars and pubs across the UK, Europe, US and Canada. 

These early slot machines didn’t offer much in the way of a jackpot, with the prize simply being a few coins or sometimes not even a monetary prize but something like bubblegum instead. In 1963, the first electromagnetic slot games were introduced, offering larger payouts of up to 500 coins. 

As technology became more widespread in the 1990’s, slot games began to incorporate digital technology. As a result, new and innovative video slots came about, creating a whole different experience. 

Today’s online slots

Today, there is a huge amount of technology that goes into slot games, in which online and mobile offerings are by far the most popular. The added convenience of mobile slot games has meant that more players than ever before are now able to access online slots, including those that would have never dreamed of stepping foot inside a brick and mortar casino. 

Not only is there a wider audience than ever for digital slot games, the whole slot game experience itself has been rethought and is now a vastly different experience from what it used to be in the early 19th century. 

Let’s take a closer look at some of the technologies that are continuing to innovate online slot games. 

Mobile gaming

Video slot games are one thing but being able to play on a mobile device has been a game changer. In today’s modern world, people have less and less leisure time to spend on playing games, so it’s been critical that the industry came up with a way to make traditional casino games more accessible.

By being able to access a smooth mobile experience on online slot sites, players can easily squeeze in a game of their favorite slots while on the go, whether that be on the way to work on the train, while doing chores around the house, or even from a remote beach while on vacation if there’s Wi-Fi. 

Random Number Generators

Random Number Generators, or RGN’s for short, are a tool that determine the outcome of each spin, making it almost impossible to predict what will happen next. This keeps the game exciting and keeps players coming back for more so it’s vital that this technology is constantly reviewed. 

Today’s RGN technology has improved significantly since the days of the old fruit machine in a pub. The latest technology has made gameplay even fairer for players, ensuring a smooth experience every time. 

More banking choices

While the slot game itself is incredibly important, another vital feature is how players can pay and also withdraw funds to their bank account. While earlier online payment methods were limited to simply credit or debit, today, there are a large number of options available from online wallets like PayPal and Venmo, to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and even mobile payments.

These options make it easier for players to access online games while keeping their online identity safer and reducing the risk of payment card fraud. 

Graphics

Many of us remember the simple graphics of traditional slot games. In fact, they could hardly be called graphics. Yet today, motion picture technology means that many online slot games are more like a video gaming experience than a simple slot game.

Players have access to a variety of themed games where they can get up close and personal with their favorite tv and movie characters. This makes the game much more interesting, while also adding a clever level of nostalgia that keeps the payer coming back for more each time.

Overall, the amount of technology now innovating online casino games, and particularly slot games has transformed the industry. These technologies are developing at an incredible rate, in which we can;t wait to see how the industry is innovated next. 

First Look – instax mini Link 2 Smartphone Printer

It is that time of year again when instax launch a new smartphone printer and last years model was a big hit and I would expect the same this year, we also have new prints this time to make you more creative and not forgetting the really cool app that is available on Android and iOS, A key USP here is portability and also it is a robust printer that can fit in your pocket.

Today we will do a quick unboxing and tour of the latest on offer from FujiFilm and if you have any questions feel free to ask on all our channels and we will have a full hands on review with samples and a look at the app. For more information about the instax mini Link 2, visit https://instax.ie/printers/mini-link-2/
Where to buy? – Available at FUJIFILM stockists nationwide or visit instax.ie

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Microsoft Ireland & FIT mark One Year Anniversary of Digital Skills Training Programme, #StepIn2Tech

Microsoft Ireland today announced that more than 6,000 people have taken their first StepIn2Tech by signing up to participate in the digital skills training programme that was launched in collaboration with Fastrack to IT (FIT) just over one year ago.

StepIn2Tech was initially developed by Microsoft Ireland in response to the Covid-19 pandemic in an effort to equip 10,000 learners over a two-year period with the digital skills required to gain in-demand jobs in the digital economy. The initiative also supports those who have either recently left school or college or are mid-career and interested in developing their digital skills.

Through StepIn2Tech, learners can participate in up to five starter courses focused on productivity, coding, infrastructure, cloud, and design, helping to deepen their knowledge and skills levels in these areas. Each StepIn2Tech course is free to access and can be completed online at the learner’s own pace and with the guidance and support of FIT’s team of digi-chaperones.

On completion of one or more of the StepIn2Tech starter courses, graduates are invited to participate in the StepIn2Tech mentoring programme, which Microsoft Ireland employees are delivering, in order to develop the soft skills that are required to maximise new employment opportunities. As part of the programme, Microsoft Ireland employees provide one-to-one advice and guidance on interview techniques and CV writing. Over 400 learners have completed the mentoring programme so far with 84 Microsoft employees volunteering almost 3,000 hours between them to date.

Free training places remain available through StepIn2Tech as the initiative embarks on its second year.

James O’Connor, Microsoft Ireland Site Lead and Vice President of Microsoft International Operations, said: “It’s hugely encouraging to see that over 6,000 people have engaged with StepIn2Tech, one of a number of education and training initiatives that Microsoft Ireland has developed to empower learners – irrespective of their age, background or experience – to participate fully in Ireland’s digital economy.

“With the World Economic Forum predicting that 90% of all jobs will require digital skills by 2030, it’s crucial that dedicated pathways are made available for people to acquire the training and skills needed to access the increasingly technology-based job opportunities of today and tomorrow. It’s inspiring to hear about the experiences of StepIn2Tech graduates, such as Ilona, and to see how their lives and career paths have been enhanced through this programme. By empowering people to acquire digital skills, StepIn2Tech is aiding the transition to a digital-first economy, which must be inclusive for all.”

 

Speaking about her experience of StepIn2Tech, Ilona Tkachenko, said: “Quite soon after the pandemic hit, I was made redundant from my job and found myself at home with my family minding my two kids. As we navigated our way through that strange time, I came across this advertisement for total IT beginners to start a cyber security course. That turned out to be StepIn2Tech. The course worked brilliantly for me as I was able to do it at my own pace and, with the support of the FIT digi-chaperones. I really surprised myself with everything that I learned, and how much I wanted to keep learning and keep discovering. At the end of the course, I graduated with certificates in security fundamentals and CompTIA Security. I also engaged in the Microsoft mentoring sessions, which have been invaluable in helping me to prepare for job opportunities. I’m currently interviewing for a number of security operations analyst positions and am hoping to secure a job very soon. StepIn2Tech has opened up a whole world of opportunities for me and I’d encourage anyone who is out of work or looking to change career to take that first step.”

Peter Davitt, CEO, Fastrack to IT, said: “We’re delighted that more than 6,000 people have signed up to, quite literally, take their first step into technology since the launch of StepIn2Tech one year ago.

“With learners coming from a diverse range of backgrounds and sectors that had been negatively impacted by the pandemic, such as hospitality and retail, StepIn2Tech has proven that it can help people to develop their digital skills and avail of either new career opportunities in the digital economy or take further steps on their learning pathway. We’re very grateful to Microsoft Ireland for collaborating with us on the development of this programme and look forward to supporting many more learners through the StepIn2Tech course and mentoring programme over the coming year.”

For more information on #StepIn2Tech or to register to participate in the programme, visit: https://fit.ie/stepin2tech/.

Revolut starts rollout of responsible Pay Later instalments product beginning with Ireland

Revolut, the global financial superapp with more than 18 million customers worldwide, is rolling out its responsible pay later product, ‘Pay Later’ in Europe as it continues to expand its suite of products to help people get more from their money. Revolut Pay Later is the first pay later product in Ireland that uses an approved credit limit, designed to focus on affordability. Revolut puts the customer in control of when they want to use Pay Later for rather than being restricted to certain merchant partnerships.

Beginning this week, some Revolut customers in Ireland will be eligible for early access to Pay Later, which will gradually roll out to all users in Ireland – where 1.9m adults have a Revolut account. Pending the sign-ups for Pay Later, Revolut will look to offer the product in additional markets from the end of 2022 and beyond, with Poland and Romania to be the next markets gaining access to the product later this year.

Qualified customers can use Pay Later for purchases up to a maximum of €499, with any of their Revolut cards, including when paying with a Revolut Disposable Virtual Card which provides an extra layer of security for online transactions.

Customers can spread the cost of a purchase across three monthly instalments with the first instalment paid upfront by the customer at the time of purchase followed by two monthly instalments. The fee of 1.65% per purchase is repaid as part of the final two instalments. Fully integrated within the Revolut app, once approved, customers can activate Pay Later on-the-go with one tap in their Revolut app. Customers can view their Pay Later balance in the Cards section and in the Pay Later hub. If a customer would like to repay the instalments early, there are no additional fees to do so.

Whether it’s a new washing machine, hotel booking, or a birthday gift, customers can use Pay Later at any merchant that accepts Revolut online or in store. Unlike other pay later products, merchants do not sign up to Revolut Pay Later, and Revolut does not charge them for Pay Later transactions.

Revolut checks customer affordability by linking to customers’ existing bank accounts through Open Banking. Revolut will assess customer suitability and affordability for ‘Pay Later’ through an underwriting process. The current maximum credit limit is €499, but each customer will have their own bespoke limit as decided by Revolut’s credit assessment.

The new product also features built-in safeguards to check that users can afford their Pay Later limit. Unlike other pay later providers, Revolut is able to offer a more robust assessment as it approves the credit limit before the transaction rather than offering an instalments payment method at the point of sale.

Pay Later is another tool to help customers manage their spending all from one app. The Buy Now Pay Later market in Europe is set to grow to £680bn over the next five years.  Revolut’s ‘Pay Later’ offering meets the growing consumer demand for this personal finance tool, while offering it in a responsible way, with a heavy emphasis on customer affordability and suitability. Pay Later joins the suite of innovative products Revolut will be delivering to solve for all of its customers’ credit needs.

Joe Heneghan, CEO Revolut Europe, commented: “Pay Later is an exciting and fast-growing area of personal finance and consumer spending, and we are excited to add Revolut ‘Pay Later’ to our financial superapp. 

“Revolut Pay Later gives our customers more control and flexibility over their personal finances, in a responsible way, by enabling them to spread the cost of purchases over three instalments. This encourages people to pay within two months, rather than calling on overdrafts and credit cards which don’t carry the same emphasis on quickly paying back the amount borrowed.” 

Irish Micromobility Operator Closes €6.1 million Funding Round Led by Fasanara Capital

Zipp Mobility (www.zippmobility.com), Ireland’s leading micromobility operator, today announced that it has closed a €6.1 million funding round led by Fasanara Capital, a UK-based asset manager, and follow-on investment from a number of existing investors.

The funding, a mixture of equity and debt, will be used by the company to expand its e-scooter and e-bike operations in Ireland, UK and in mainland Europe in the coming months and to expand the Zipp growth and operations team.

Zipp Mobility, established by Charlie Gleeson in 2019 and headquartered at NovaUCD in Dublin, is already a significant player in the European micromobility sharing market, having launched e-scooter and e-bike operations in nine (9) cities in the UK, Ireland and Poland.

Charlie Gleeson, CEO and founder, Zipp Mobility, said, “We are delighted to have secured this significant investment and backing from the Fasanara Capital team and existing investors. Its great to have so many investors who believe in our long-term vision of “mobility done right”. This funding will help us bring this approach to more cities and provide more people in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe with sustainable, safe and community-centric micromobility solutions.”

Francesco Filia, CEO, Fasanara Capital, said “We were attracted to investing in Zipp by their differentiated market position and unique value proposition to local government partners. Zipp are an evolved player in the mobility space with a proven track record, sophisticated tech infrastructure and a quality-driven approach and we believe these factors will continue to drive the company’s success in this fast-growing market.”

Previous to this latest funding round Zipp Mobility, an Enterprise Ireland high potential start-up, had secured a total of €2.1 million from a number private and angel investors including, former Irish rugby international Brian O’Driscoll and Barry Maloney of Balderton Capital, Enterprise Ireland, and through a crowdfunding campaign on the Spark Crowdfunding platform.

Davy Corporate Finance acted as financial adviser to Zipp Mobility on the transaction.

Apricale resets the automotive engineering paradigm with revolutionary hydrogen powertrain

Pioneering cleantech engineers, Viritech debuted their revolutionary hydrogen powertrain technology in the form of the Apricale, the world’s first zero-emission hypercar to achieve weight parity with petrol-engined competitors, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed today.

Performance with Purpose

Apricale is the first car in the world to achieve zero-emissions hypercar performance, with a weight of only 1,000kg. This transforms the driving experience of the Apricale. it combines the agility of the best petrol-engined hypercars with the instant response of an electric motor. Indeed, the electric drivetrain means it is actually more responsive than a traditional hypercar.

However, the Apricale does more than simply transform the electric hypercar. With the combination of a light weight and zero emissions, it opens up a new world of sustainable transport. Many vehicles cannot function with a powertrain that weighs more than an equivalent internal combustion engine. Until now, such vehicle categories have been excluded from the move to zero-emissions powertrains, as batteries are always heavier than internal combustion engines – and the higher the power requirement, the bigger the difference.

The powertrain of the Apricale represents a historic landmark. It proves that a zero-emissions powertrain can offer the same power, the same weight and the same range as an internal combustion engine.

Re-imaging FCEV 

The ambition to overcome all the compromises of zero-emission vehicles required Viritech’s engineers to completely reconsider how fuel cells and batteries function together. Matt Faulks, Viritech’s CTO explains, “Hydrogen fuel cells have, until now, been used as range extenders for powertrains with batteries at their heart. We’ve essentially turned that approach on its head, developing a powertrain around multi-hundred kW fuel cell system supported by a lightweight but highly efficient battery. This delivers hypercar performance for Apricale, but at less than half the weight of typical BEV hypercars.”

Faulks continues, “Not only does this reduction in weight transform Apricale’s driving dynamics, but our reduced reliance on batteries means less demand on rare earth minerals.”

The multi-hundred kW fuel cells are combined with unique Ultra High Power lithium-ion cells developed by technical partners, AMTE Power and Viritech’s patent-pending intelligent energy management system, Tri-Volt™. While the fuel cells provide the main motive power for Apricale, the battery provides additional power for acceleration and ultra-high performance driving, as well as a highly-efficient storage for regenerative braking energy.

The Tri-Volt™ Energy Management System and Viritech’s patent-pending power electronics enable a continuously variable mix of energy from both the fuel cells and the batteries. In addition, the very fast charge and discharge batteries enable the regenerative braking system to recover many times more kinetic energy than a traditional battery electric vehicle.

Until now, hydrogen has been another key weight problem. To withstand the 700 bar pressure, most hydrogen storage tanks have a weight efficiency of only around 5% (ie 5kg of hydrogen requires a 100kg storage tank). Viritech’s engineers developed a radical solution. Viritech’s patent pending Graph-Pro™ technology uses lightweight composites and a graphene-enabled resin system, allowing the tanks to form part of the structural element of the Apricale monocoque. This solution minimises weight, improves packaging and provides a projected range of over 350 miles/560 kms before refuelling.

The Chassis, Unshackled 

The fact that Apricale weighs only 1,000kg means that it can escape the handling constraints of a BEV hypercar. The suspension features all-round pull-rod torsion bar suspension with a limited degree of active ride control.

With a low polar moment of inertia, the car will have the dynamic characteristics of a classic mid-engined supercar with minimal weight transfer under steer, yaw and pitch.

There are two drive motors (one on the front axle, one on the rear). With its sub-1,000kg weight, there is limited requirement for torque vectoring, so the driveline uses a pair of mechanical differentials.

The unique combination of light weight and the instant response of electric motors means that the Apricale will be even more inspiring to drive than a traditional supercar.

Future Technology fused with Timeless Design

The Apricale revealed at Goodwood today was originally conceived as a reference design by Viritech, and optimised by Pininfarina.

Silvio Angori, CEO of Pininfarina describes the design as ‘a synthesis of technology, sustainability, beauty, and above all, performance.’ Viritech is extremely proud of working with perhaps the greatest name in automotive design, a partnership which embodies the Apricale’s mission to take the heritage of the hypercar, and completely reinvent it for the future.

Alongside the development of the Apricale’s styling, Viritech is in discussion with Pininfarina to build the limited production run of just 25 examples at its atelier in Cambiano in Turin.

With stunning looks, Apricale will not just be seen, but also heard. Matt Faulks explains that ‘cars must be imbued with personality’ and to that end, Apricale will have its very own distinct and futuristic sound emanating from the fuel cells and electric drivetrain.

Delivered in 2024

Apricale’s key technologies including the drivetrain, the Tri-Volt™ EMS and the Graph-Pro™ structural storage vessels have already been validated in two mule vehicles that have successfully undergone testing. Experimental prototype 1 (XP1) will provide the final sign-off process for the powertrain. While XP1 will test for 100,000km, it will overlap with a production prototype, intended to validate all aspects of Apricale during 2023, so that Viritech can commence customer deliveries in early 2024.

Scalable Technology

The technologies developed by Viritech are highly scalable. Viritech focused on the Apricale for their first application since a hypercar platform makes the most significant demands of power, weight and packaging. Proven in Apricale, the powertrain technology is being developed by Viritech for a diverse range of sustainable transport applications.

Matt Faulks, Viritech’s CTO said, ’Apricale has enabled us to completely reassess the benefits that different energy vectors offer. Until now, engineering choices have been finite and compromised, but adding hydrogen into the mix offers a whole new array of capabilities that we have aimed to optimise with a new approach to FCEV. Apricale is going to be spectacularly exciting for its owners and we truly hope marks a new chapter in powertrain technology. It is great to see that vision realised at Goodwood today.’

Timothy Lyons, Viritech’s Founder said, ’Viritech is focused on becoming the world’s leading developer of hydrogen powertrain solutions and the Apricale, with its requirement to optimise weight, space and performance, provided us the perfect development platform for our core powertrain technologies, which have also been designed for broad application in the coming age of sustainable transportation.’

Esri Ireland’s interactive map celebrates Pride in Ireland

Esri Ireland, the market leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), today reveals its interactive StoryMap, ‘The History of Pride in Ireland’, in celebration of this year’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month (1st-30th June).

Built using Esri’s ArcGIS digital mapping system, the map visualises the journey of the LGBTQ+ community in Ireland, including major historical dates, locations and events which defined the movement towards a more diverse and inclusive Ireland.

It guides people through the years, from the annual picnics in Merrion Square during the 1970s to raise awareness of the Stonewall Riots, to the legalisation of same-sex marriage in both Ireland and Northern Ireland in more recent years.

The map also highlights this year’s Dublin Pride Festival (22nd-28th June) and the 2022 Dublin Pride Parade (25th June) – returning as an in-person event for the first time since 2019 – as well as other activities happening in Belfast, Cork, Derry, Limerick and Mayo.

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How Technology is Changing the World of Gambling: The Future of Online Lottery

It is no secret that technology has changed the way we live our lives. We can now do things that were once impossible, like gamble online, play the lottery and check the official Irish Lotto results from the comfort of our homes. In this blog post, we will explore how technology is changing the world of gambling and discuss the future of online lottery. Stay tuned for an exciting look at the future of this industry!

Lottery Before Technology

The lottery has been around for centuries and was originally created as a way to raise funds for the public good. In the early days, lotteries were only held sporadically and were not very popular. This changed in the late 1700s when lotteries became more organized and began to be held more frequently. As the popularity of the lottery grew, so did the number of people who started to gamble on it.

Lottery with Technology

With the advent of technology, gambling on the lottery has become even easier and more convenient. Nowadays, there are numerous online lottery platforms that allow players to buy tickets and check results from anywhere in the world. This has made playing the lottery more accessible than ever before and has resulted in a significant increase in the number of people who gamble on it.

Thanks to technology, the term lottery has a whole new meaning. Using the internet, you can do everything from buying tickets to checking results and even playing games. Although the lottery has been around for centuries, it is only in recent years that it has become so popular and widely available. Let’s take a closer look at some of the ways technology plays a role in the world of lottery today.

Buying Lotto Tickets Online

One of the biggest changes that technology has brought to the lottery is the ability to buy tickets online. In the past, if you wanted to play the lottery, you had to go to a physical store and purchase a ticket. This is no longer the case thanks to online lottery platforms. Now, you can simply log onto your computer or mobile device and buy a ticket from anywhere in the world.

This is a huge benefit for players as it allows them to play the lottery without having to leave their homes. It also means that you can play the lottery even if there are no physical stores in your area. All you need is an internet connection and you’re good to go!

Checking Lotto Results Online

Another big change that technology has brought to the lottery is the ability to check results online. In the past, if you wanted to know whether you had won the lottery, you had to wait for the results to be published in the newspaper or on television. This could take days or even weeks!

Nowadays, thanks to online lottery platforms, you can check your results as soon as they are published. This means that you no longer have to wait patiently for days or weeks to find out if you’ve won. You can simply log onto your computer or mobile device and check your results within minutes!

Joining Lottery Groups Online

One of the most popular features of online lottery platforms is the ability to join lottery groups. In the past, if you wanted to pool your resources with other players, you had to do so in person. This meant finding people who lived near you and who were also interested in playing the lottery.

In today’s modern world, finding people to share your lottery experience with is as easy as joining an online group. There are numerous groups available that allow you to pool your resources, discuss strategies, and even chat with other members. This makes playing the lottery more fun and exciting than ever before!

The Future of Online Lottery

As you can see, technology has had a major impact on the world of gambling. Thanks to the internet, the lottery is more accessible than ever before. It is also more convenient, thanks to features like online ticketing and result checking. But what does the future hold for online lottery?

Currently, there are a few different scenarios that could play out. The first is that online lottery continues to grow in popularity and becomes the norm for how people gamble on the lottery. This would result in more people playing the lottery and even more money being wagered on it.

Another possibility is that online lottery platforms become so popular that they eventually replace traditional physical lottery stores. This would mean that the only way to play the lottery would be through an online platform. In fact, this is likely to be the case with an expected market size of 92.9 billion dollars USD by 2023 for the online gambling industry, according to Statista.

Finally, it is also possible that a combination of both scenarios plays out. In this case, online lottery platforms continue to grow in popularity, but physical lottery stores still exist alongside them.

Final Thoughts

No matter what the future holds, one thing is for sure: technology will continue to play a major role in the world of gambling. Thanks to technology, the world of gambling is changing rapidly and there is no telling what tomorrow will bring

Tech Review – Toperson WiFi and Bluetooth 5G HD Home Portable Projector (YG421)

Projectors are popular and the market now caters for it rather well when it comes to choice and price however in the projector market it is really a get what you pay for sceen for the most and this is down to several things like Screen size, lumens and features, most projectors have got a built in store to download apps whereas this one does not but on another note it has features that others don’t so it is really down to the consumer and what they want to get from a projector.

OK so you might panic and wonder how this works with no store on board, most projectors have a store such as the Google store and the majority with have the Aptoide store which has the same and probably more in offerings for apps as I have found many apps will not work with Google on Projectors but the aforementioned store does all third party apps to work and they work well, I have both these instances at home on my projectors so I can see it from both sides here.

How does it work then

If you have a phone or tablet you can simply cast your device, ok so you may have to give up a phone to cast so if you had a spare phone about here is where to use it, it also has ports on the rear to support just about anything so PC or games consoles work with no problem at all it is a simple plug and play and that is it, you select what source from the home screen menu just like you would a standard tv these days and job done.

The Size

This is a big projector but not huge like some can it is portable and works with bluetooth and WiFi so it can be used anywhere and once you have a connection you simply connect and again plug in any console or connect any phone, it is that simple, this is on the larger size though but not that big it can’t be managed it is in the middle you could say when it comes to projector size, My main 4K projector would be considered small.

The picture

Ok so what you need to look out for in projectors is lumens, in tech speak that is the light emitted from the projector and how bright it is this is a key factor you may often also see ANSI lumens or Lux brightness, all this may confuse people and these terms can be used to fool people so do your homework, in this instance the terms used are in a good manner and it is a brighter screened experience than most at this price point which is good to say.

There is no auto focus or keystone here but you have two controls on the lens to do that and is a small price to pay for such caveats in fairness, the picture quality is rather good and again better than most of the chinese imports you tend to find or even some known brands you may find locally here in Ireland for up to 500 euro or so. You can get up to a 200 inch screen but 100-120 is for the best result.

Is it worth the money

Well to be fair and honest this one is. You can see the set up and samples below in the review so you do not have to struggle on setting up if you do decide to pick one up, there is screen brightness settings on board this which is omitted from many others at a higher price and certainly lower which gives it the advantage and given there is no store on board it works well with either your phone or consoles connected regardless and it is simple to use.

The sound

The sound is decent enough though this depends on the source and there may be some distortion at maxed out volume, you can listen to music too which is good. You can attach external speakers to really change the game which I would suggest anyway.

Features

  • ❤【Wireless & Bluetooth & Dolby Pro Support】Via 2.4G/5G WiFi connection, the Bluetooth projector can mirror movies/videos/photos/games from your iOS or Android device to big screen( No extra adapter needed). Based on Bluetooth CSR5.1 connection, the portable projector can wirelessly connect to external speakers or Bluetooth earphones/earbuds. Also the Dolby pro audio improves the acoustic fidelity of the movie projector for indoor or outdoor use.
  • ❤【Native 1080P FULL HD& 8500 Lux Brightness】Adopt the upgraded LCD 180 ANSI lumens or 8500 lux technology, Toperson YG421 native 1920 x 1080P HD projector with the true 1000:1 high contrast provides 90% higher brightness than other 1080P projectors. The outdoor projector particularly adopts multi-layer optical films and high-quality glass to reduce reflections and increase light transmission, thus allowing this portable HD projector to display sharper images without blurring.
  • ❤【Keystone & Zoom & Cooling System】 Via the zoom 75%-100%, Keystone ±15%, and 44”-140” inch display size(1.5-4.5m distance)(The best view screen size is 80-100″) makes the projector easier to adjust the screen get the best viewing angle and viewing size with correcting the keystone and adjusting the focus from this marvelous portable projector. Adopt the newest cooling system, the phone projector has a fast heat dissipation, making it cool down quickly even after a long-time use and less noise.
  • ❤【Multiple Devices Connection & Hi-fi Stereo Speaker】Equipped with 1*HDMI, 2* USB, AV, AUX, VGA ports, Toperson YG421 home theater video projector can properly compatible with Laptop, TV Box, Fire TV Stick, Chromecast, PC,Tablets, external speakers,USB Flash Drive, Xbox, PS3, PS4, PS5, Media players, Smartphones, IPad, iPhone, Android smartphones, etc. With 3W stereo speakers, even without external speakers, the led projector is able to enjoy the music smoothly.

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