I’ve been searching for a projector on and off for a number of years. I’m not likely dedicated to the endeavor, however I’m nonetheless tempted. I didn’t need something fancy however relatively a device that might do nicely in dark-enough environments, perhaps one thing I may simply carry from one place to a different. Stated projector wouldn’t change into the middle of my streaming world, solely an possibility.
With that in thoughts, I’m tentatively excited to see LG’s “groundbreaking” PF600U system unveiled forward of CES 2025. The product identify alone won’t ever do that system justice, but it surely’s most likely clear by now that we’re speaking a couple of flooring lamp that additionally doubles as a projector and triples as a Bluetooth speaker.
LG’s lamp projector may need two too many roles, however I nonetheless assume it’s an fascinating idea, at the least in concept.
LG mentioned in its press launch that the PF600U is a CES Innovation Award honoree.
The system appears to be like like a flooring lamp, using LED lights to brighten the room. LG additionally calls it a temper lamp, saying you’ll be able to customise it to room ambiance and consumer preferences. The lamp helps 9 colours and 5 brightness ranges.
Relating to projector skills, the LG lamp helps Full HD projection (1920 x 1080), 300 ANSI lumens of brightness, and OTT streaming by way of LG’s webOS system. The lamp’s head can flip by 110 levels, and the projector helps an computerized display screen adjustment characteristic.
Lastly, the LG lamp projector additionally works as a Bluetooth stereo speaker.
Sadly, LG doesn’t supply pricing and launch dates. I’ll additionally say that I wouldn’t have large expectations a couple of projector that additionally works as a lamp. However an inexpensive worth level may flip it into what my improvised residence health club wants: a bigger display screen to observe the coaching session.
The lamp would mission a picture that’s 30 to 120 inches massive.
LG additionally unveiled what’s clearly a extra refined projector in the identical press launch. The CineBeam S is a compact 4K UST short-throw projector that may be higher fitted to Netflix streaming duties.
The system helps 4K decision, 500 ANSI lumens of brightness, and 154 p.c protection of the DCI-P3 shade spectrum. Extra importantly, the CineBeam S wants only some inches of area to mission a picture that may be anyplace between 40 inches and 100 inches massive.
The CineBeam S measures solely 160 x 160 x 110mm and weighs 2.5kg (5.51 kilos).
Like LG’s lamp projector, the CineBeam S doesn’t have a worth or launch date but.
