The Amazing Kodak Project Portable Projector - REVIEWED
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- Опубліковано 15 бер 2018
- A video projector small enough to slip into your pocket isn't going to pack massive lumens or work projecting a movie onto your barn, but for a tiny device, the Kodak Pocket Portable Projector does an amazingly good job! Plug in an HDMI source, play off a MicroSD card you've pre-loaded with a few movies, it can work surprisingly well if you accept its limitations.
Tech expert Dave Taylor of www.AskDaveTaylor.com/ checks out the Kodak Pocket Portable Projector and finds it's quite a remarkable device, well worth your attention.
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This device SUPPORT 1080p videos, but the actual resolution is only 360p (according to several online stores selling it). But 360p is enough to keep me entertained while camping, so im considering buying it.
For the record - its not 1080p projection, its 1080p compatible.
Native Resolution is 640x360 - Source the Kodak product manual.
So it doesn’t output 1080p?
Thanks for the positive feedback and review of the Kodak Pocket Portable Projector , Dave 😁📸
I just got one. Why are Netflix Amazon and iTunes barred from using on this?
My dad got the luma 75 as a gift, can you connect it to iPhone?
@@sayefmotawasset5740 yes you can but you will need an Iphone hdmi adapter.
@@grysharp3137 thanks bro
Thanx for your review.
Just ordered one. I can’t wait!
any good?
@@condor8442 Absolutely! Honestly, if you don't have the cash you don't need the extra lumens. I have the 75 and it's practically an 80" TV on my wall or....wherever I want really. Worth the investment. 👍🏼
@@quarterhead5403 brilliant , can I use it with my iphone without cable ? or even with cable ? I heard there are sound delays if I bluetooth it? or use the netflix app?
@@quarterhead5403 can you connect to an iPhone or iPad?
Can someone tell me the brand of SD card is corrected ? I found the USB cannot linking iPhone directly, did
I done wrong?
Hi Dave! Love your videos, you are an amazing instructor!
I am a fine artist and now, I have this projector as my tracing device. Boy, am I not surprised!
BTW, I just purchased Luma 75 after watching this video.
Do you have any videos that show...
How to clean the lens externally? I don't like dust on my lens.
Please advise!
Hmm... I would assume a lint free cloth and a tiny bit of glass cleaning spray would do the job. Failing that, canned air like photographers use could do the trick.
Thank you Dave! Much love from Canada!
I appreciate your review Mike.
You're welcome, though I don't know who Mike is. 🙂
Thank you so much, watched a bunch of reviews but none really said anything
i have one, unfortunately, its surface is not working again, is not functioning, I don't know what to do. pls any solution?
That is a cool projector. Only wish the brightness was higher as I'm searching for something for outdoor viewing.
Outdoor viewing at night is hugely affected by ambient light, but, yeah, for any size image you will need a bigger projector that pushes out more lumens.
What about a normal one that can be used outside for a backyard movie night with your family with like a 10 foot plus size screen that doesnt break the bank?
You can do that. But this fits in your pocket and can be used anywhere.
Can the projector have a finely focused image really small? Like. 7’ & 5” size or smaller??
Should be able to do that but I don't recall the minimal focal distance. You can probably dig that up online, though.
Can somebody tell me please where that projecter is manufactures, which country, thanks
Hey Dave,
Would you recommend the 75, 150 or 350 ?
Always go with the highest lumens possible since it makes a huge difference!
What movie websites is compatable for it ? Or can i download movies from anywhere and put it on sd card?
Waited for some video playing or photos projected on bigger screen... 🤔
If I choose the Kodak WiFi in order to be able to screen mirror my iPad onto the projector, then how can I use the iPad’s internet to stream videos?
Another flaw.
how do you use the netflix app from the projector using a wi fi connection? how do you scroll it wont scroll at all
YES
I'm getting this
Can you run this off a iPad or iPhone?
What filesystem did you use for your flash media and what format was the video file?
Don't recall exactly but probably FAT32 since it's the most portable.
Hey I bought the Kodak 75 Lums ...ummm I plugged an HDMI cable to the projector n the other end to my iPhone ..then when I put the projector on it says Noo SIGNAL can u help me fix this ..!!!!!!
Check your HDMI cable, a lot of them are directional, with a "display" end and a "source" end.
Hi Dave I want to buy Kodak luma 350 , is it good for ps4 and watching movie . I hope you will help .
Perhaps, but it's just not super bright so it depends on the watching environment, Yusuf!
For the international markets, an important question is, If you include .srt or .sub file along with your video files in the card, will the subtitles be displayed ?
I no longer have the device to test it, but that's a great question. Perhaps someone else can answer it for the community?
Can it play mkv files? If it can play mkv you won't need any additional .Sub or .Srt files. Since MKV can hold the subtitles in the file. Try to find the specs on the files it plays.
Dave, how do you adjust the size of the projection without moving the Kodak device. Love the videos, cheers from the UK.
@Dave Taylor, I am looking at this for cookie decorating but would occasionally like to use outside. Will this work, or do i need the 150?
Cookie decorating? All I can say is that the brighter the projector, the brighter the room you can use it in too.
@@AskDaveTaylor Dude... I've been looking into buying one of these and I've noticed something very weird; people keep leaving reviews and comments about cookie decorating. What the hell is happening? A.I.?
The cookies are taking over the world and soon cookie decorating will be the only art class taught in K-12 classes worldwide! Hahaha! Actually, I have no idea. 🙂
Hi Dave great video. Which Luma model are you showing there I was looking to buy the luma 150 model
I was reviewing the 60 lumens unit, so the 150 will definitely have a brighter image. Still, though, it is going to want a pretty dark viewing environment for best results :-)
@@AskDaveTaylor thanks to your video and brilliant presentation I have purchased the 150 luma model. It's amazing
Would i be able to play youtube from my phone onto this projector without any cable?
no :(
Can you pair Bluetooth headphones to it or is that done via the device this is linked to?
Hmm... This is an older review but I believe that this is a receiver device for bluetooth pairing, so you can't pair something else to it like a pair of headphones.
Thoughts on this projector versus the Anker Nebula?
Never had a chance to test the Nebula, so I'd say check the specs?
Does it have Bluetooth on so you could use a wireless speaker
Hi Dave, I am looking on investing one these device. What is the limit distance can you project it and the picture quality?
It's pretty low lumens as projectors go, Ace, so like with all projectors it works better if it's really dark. Even then, you can't project more than maybe 10 feet or so.
@@AskDaveTaylor 75 and 150, what is the size difference between the two, and would it be more worth the money getting a 150 vs a 75?
Is there a way to use this projector with power by a wall outlet?
Check the specs on Amazon for this device: amzn.to/2pi7oua
Please help! I plugged mine in my computer, it will just display the screen for a fraction of a second and then it will flash white. I dont know how to fix it
Plugged yours into your computer. I don't really understand what you mean; does your computer have an HDMI out or similar? Have you tested that connection with a different device? Does the Kodak project and work if it's NOT plugged in to your computer?
Dave - does this connect to a Pixel2? Only has a USBC
I'm sure there's a USB-C -> HDMI adapter for the Pixel2, so I expect that'd do the trick!
Dave Taylor I think I'm going to need higher lumens. If I'm in a room with 15 or 20 people seems like I might need to go in that direction.
Absolutely. This doesn't have the oomph for a situation like that!
Whenever I'm switching it on it shows the message power off and soon it's turn off. what is the problem? Please help me
Not sure. Check with Kodak support!
trying to play a .mp4 file from a usb drive and i get a "unsupported file". what kind of files are supported then???
Have you tried that mp4 file on another device to confirm it's entirely functional? Just because it has a filename suffix, doesn't necessarily mean it's an uncorrupted file in MPEG-4 format...
Can I use it to project a drawing onto a large canvas?
Yes, that would work, but you will likely want a darker room while you're doing so for best results. A classic artistic technique! :-)
@@AskDaveTaylor Can I project a drawing onto a very small canvas like 5”5”??
Hi can you please make a review of the new Kodak Luma 350 thank you !
I'll reach out to Kodak to see if they can send me one. What about the Luma 350 appeals to you?
Dave Taylor hi just like to feed my curiosity coz its new and would love to know more of the product, before i buy it .Knowing kodak it should be well made .
Hi, so my projector just stopped accepting its connection to my phone.. help pls:(
Try doing a system reset, or deleting and re-establishing your connection? This can happen with a system or firmware update. If that doesn't help, reach out to Kodak customer service, Ashanti!
This projector gets the job done pretty well. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxS9P8zTOcmQg-hH0QeUi3dspOLyYgQ6dH Bear in mind it's a mini projector but all things considered the picture quality is pretty good. The attached photo is of the projector projecting onto my white closet doors. I still have not messed with the settings but I can't wait for our first family movie night on a larger scale. If you have issues with volume not working with your firestick, go into volume settings and you will find your solution there.
I actually want to see 80 inch and the resolution myself which you only reflect on A3 size panel! Only convincing sbout this Kodak product its size
Can I use this with Powerpoint presentations? Thanks for the good review Dave :)
Sure! Anything that you can get on your computer screen you can project.
Yes you can, but this little guy was designed for multimedia in mind, any professional use just like power point is going to be average at best, I have it and for presentations is not the best choice.
Stupid question...
I could not display pictures and videos from my MacBook computer and I phone to projector by using adaptor HDMI cable
Have you tried that cable with a different external screen? Have you ever had a second screen plugged into your MacBook?
If you stream Netflix for example, how good is the sound from the built in speakers?
LIstenable, but you won't be able to ignore that they're tiny little speakers. :-)
Thankyou 💜 is it compatible with songs?
I don't know what you mean about being compatible with songs?
Dave Taylor sorry, auto correct, I meant Sonos as in Sonos speakers
@@rose_quartz_loveandlight Ah, well, not sure what to say. I imagine you could plug a Sonos speaker into the projector and have wayyy better audio, yes.
can you keep it plug in and run pass the same battery life?
While modern battery circuitry can better handle being plugged in non-stop, it's not really recommended and will eventually leech the battery of its ability to retain a charge. I imagine that will be true of this Kodak unit too, Alejandro, though I (obviously) haven't tested it.
@@AskDaveTaylor ok ty
It's nice , but how many inches on the wall can it project ?
That's muchly a function of how dark your space is, actually, which is why I don't tend to report what vendors say. Can you set up a pitch dark room and a projector-ready surface (like a projection screen)? Then it can get pretty big. But if you're in even a semi-lit room you'll find that you'll want the projector closer to the projection surface. This is true for every single projection system, not just the Kodak...
Will this work if I plug my iPhone into it??
No
You mentioned it's a 1080p projector, but the specs on Staples say the native resolution is 640x360. Does that equal out to 1080 on a projector somehow?
I think it means input videos, compatible wih 1080P
can I use it as a second monitor?
Yes, but I don't think you'd be very happy because you need a fairly dark space for it to be fully legible.
Does it have a changeable bulb?
Please check with Kodak for that question!
Can I connect this projector with phone?
Sure. Easiest way is with an HDMI out adapter for your phone. Most Android and iPhone models support that feature with the right adapter.
A mini projector review with the lights on?
Plenty of people use these in other than pitch dark rooms, yes.
You look blasted in that thumbnail lol hell ya brother 4:20
haha, no. But thanks. 🤓
How long does the charge last?
You answered my question so never mind. Lol
Nice video and great sales pitch! Would love to see an actual review though...
What do you think is missing? Me being hypercritical of the product to make myself sound smart or hip? It's a solid product for what it is and what it does. Is it bright enough to use in daylight? No. Is it powerful enough to fill the wall of an auditorium? No. Is it positioned as such in the projector marketplace? Also, no. So what makes my review a "non" review to you, Jan?
@@AskDaveTaylor I enjoyed listening to your video Dave. I think you have a really nice on screen presence. If I walked into a store thinking about buying something and you would be there to ensure me it is what I'm looking for, I would buy it. As a matter of fact, I ordered that very projector shortly after watching this video... But I did look up some reviews first. You made a nice video and you 'sold' me the product. I stand buy the first part of my comment. Nice video and a great sales pitch. But I don't think you properly reviewed the product. You showed the projector projecting on a wall behind you. We saw it can project at this distance and that it's performance in a lit room is ok but not great. You showed us it can play unplugged, from a micro SD card. And then you stoped showing us and started telling. The 18 inch display... Great, can you show me? I would like to see the image quality. The build-in speakers... Fantastic! But maybe you can play something so I can judge the sound? Yes, it would be coming through your microphone and then speakers on whatever device I'm using. But I can at least hear how loud they are. It is great for presentations! Outstanding but can I maybe see how it looks displaying a random excel chart in a dark room? It has HD resolution! Native resolution Vs supported resolution is an easy mistake to make for an unaware costumer. But not for someone rewieving or even recommending the product who should be familiar with it. That was called out in your comments, you could have used UA-cam editor to amend it, you still can.
For every negative you mentioned you instantly slipped into 'but it is so cool, so small so light'. To me a review is presenting the product. Its good sides and its bad sides. I also want to hear your opinion about it, but I want to see it separated from the review. You were so focused on presenting your opinion on the product that you couldn't even present the price other than 'This thing is so cheap I am not even going to tell you...' I just want to see the price. I don't care if it's cheap or expensive to you. I know how much is 200 dollars and what I can do with it.
And then you include a link in your description titled 'Learn more' that takes me to a place where I can buy it. It's not 'buy the projector' it's 'learn more'. But I must admit, Amazon page does have the actual resolution there.
I think you geniuenly liked the product Dave. I believe you were honest praising it, becouse you liked it. I enjoyed hearing your opinion on it. But a review to me is made on facts, concluded by author's opinion. Sadly to me there was no separation between product specifications/capabilities and your opinion. It is a great impressions video. It's not a review.
We can agree to disagree. I appreciate the time you spent entering this detailed comment, however, but it's impossible to demonstrate every feature on a product of this complexity without having a review that's far longer than anyone will watch.
@@AskDaveTaylor If you ever make an hour long, extremly detailed video about this projector I would gladly watch it. But I am dissapointed Dave. If you deem a palm-size projector, described by its producer as the simplest of its line, with simple plug-and-play operation, too complex to be adequatly reviewed on a channel where, to my understanding, you present various tech equipement and gadgets... Maybe concider doing reaction videos instead? Unboxings? You don't really need to know a product to show your excitement about it. And you are very good at presenting your thoughts on a product. But I think you are capable of making great reviews Dave. Have a good one my man!
Wow, okay. Thanks for that, um, feedback. I will wish you the best and hope you can find "reviewers" who meet your exacting criteria here on UA-cam. Good luck.
Does it stream wirelessly from an android?
Yes, I believe it does, but double check with Kodak to be 100% sure.
@@AskDaveTaylor I called and the phone call drops during transfer. Its cool. In due time. Just not now. Thanks for responding. Enjoy the rest of your day.
Whats the throw on it Dave?
Like any projector, it depends on room illumination and the surface you're projecting on. This one isn't super bright, so it'll work best closer to your screen.
I wonder what the lag is like on this device if I play video games on it!!
Should be pretty minimal, but it's really up to your source device to be able to keep up with the video signal, just as a display isn't going to slow down for more complex content.
@@AskDaveTaylor thanks man!!
Maybe show the unit performing in a dark room and at a bigger size so people can actually SEE the performance????...
As I have said before, this is so reliant on my video recording setup that it's hard to imagine it would be a useful demo. Plus autofocus cameras have a really hard time with a small, in-focus image in a very dark room. Nonetheless, I appreciate the suggestion and will test it out further on the next video projector I receive for review, Ryan!
Does it work with iphone
Yes, it should work fine in as much as iPhone apps work with external displays. Some blank out the signal, but that's going to be true with any projector or external monitor you hook up.
Turn out the lights and zoom in. Bue Tooth?
Tried it, my camera can't stay in focus so the footage is more frustrating than informative. In terms of Bluetooth, be aware that the protocol doesn't support live streaming video so it would be useless for a video projector.
How small can you project a photo?
Pretty dang small if you're close to the projection surface. Maybe a few inches across?
How long is the lamp life
Had to really dig for this one, but the user's guide says the bulb life is 30,000 hours.
Dave Taylor thanks a million for your response! I really enjoy your page! Thanks again.
Can I hook it up to my phone and watch Netflix?
All I need to know is if you can hook up an iPhone via Bluetooth it’s 2020 most shit works that way but you didn’t let me know that...
A year later your questions probably been answered one way or another, but just in case, from what I've seen from other comments, this connects to other devices as a speaker, but does not let other devices like speakers connect to it. It seems that the only way to connect other speakers to it is through the aux chord
Do you know if you can plug a Roku stick into it to stream Netflix and Hulu?
I have no idea. Hmm... seems like it should work, but I really can't guarantee it. The issue is whether the USB has sufficient power for the Roku, I think.
I like it, but I would like to see the size of the image on the wall for example…
Well, that depends on how far from the wall I have the projector. The problem for a video review like I made is that the further you move the unit from the wall, the bigger the image (good!) but the dimmer the image (bad and hard to capture). In a pitch dark room, you can make a pretty darn big image with this!
None of the screen sharing functions work
Netflix Amazon and iTunes are restricted so you cannot use them
Check with Kodak. That wasn't the case when I tested the product...
I hope by now your problem has been solved but the sites you mentioned are paid sites and if you don't have membership then it would be restricted. just thought to share this. Good luck
Its output resolution is not even VGA.
640x480 resolution and 100 lumen? not worth it. Kodak is releasing the new Kodak 350 lumen projector which was showcased at CES 2019. I look forward to seeing that projector.
I see too many low res projectors that aren't worth buying. Spend a little bit more and you'll be much happier.
Yup, Kodak'll be sending me one of the new 350 projectors to test once there are units available. Stay tuned to my channel and you'll catch my review when it's published! :-)
@@AskDaveTaylor. That's nice. Lucky you. I wish Kodak would send me one to test/review. I look forward to seeing your review.
@@AskDaveTaylor . I have 3 projectors: Lazertouch, Uo smart (Dumb) beam laser nx big bang, and the lg pf50ka.
I don't think the video quality was meant to be the sell for this thing, the size is the big selling point.
Price
Watch the video, Shahid. I talk about the price in detail.
This NOT 1080P.
Does this projector good for decorating cookies and cakes?
Zee ...decorating cookies and cakes? It’s a projector, it projects movies and images, it’s not for decorating lol.
@@TellurdogIsayhi People use these projectors to project an image onto cakes, etc. so they can decorate them easier than with the naked eye.
Yes - this projector will project a very small image so it's good for decorating cakes, etc. Might want to dim the lights tho.
SwampSpawned wow, that is neat. Today I learned.
I read reviews on Amazon about Kodak Luma (150, 350, 450). How is it possible so much stars and so much 1 star experience? Big disappointment, only expansive paperweight, nothing works properly and some features doesn't work either.
Assuming those reviews are legit and honest. You also have to have realistic expectations; if you're buying a low lumen projector because it's tiny, you can't expect it to project a 150" image in a well-lit room and have it be visible, let alone watchable. This tech has also advanced since this review was published. As with so much tech, the more $$ you spend, the better the gear you get.
Does this work with Netflix ?😁
As long as you have a device that can log in to Netflix, play movies, and hook up to the projector, yes!
@@AskDaveTaylor 👑
a bit of info about connecting to devices would have useful. but the review is great otherwise.
He said micro sd and hdmi..
Love how i skip the video until i get u dont show the thing in use.
So you skipped the part when I talk about how it's basically impossible for me to convey the picture quality and brightness by then recording the image with another camera whose image is rendered, re-rendered by UA-cam and then viewed on your end device. Oh well.
$180
but its a long throw. so is usless if you need to put 2m away from the wall lol
Hardly. You just need a different setup. There are a lot more "long-throw" than the more distorted "short throw" that lets you have the projector just a few inches from the projection surface.
You cannot do professional presentations (with Text) with this kind of resolution. It`s just going to be a desaster.. showing kids some powerpoint-trees will work fine, I guess... Otherwise good review and nice product for watching videos. But not for presentation.
I dont like the fact that theres No remote control
Pros and cons. It's also just another thing to get lost for some people. :-)
Aw man micro usb kinda outdated
Agreed. My least favorite connector.
Will not stream Netflix through wifi, will give you a white screen with sound only. Disappointed.
Same
@@topofthemornintoya how did you try to watch netflix? screen share from phone, or through something like a chromecast etc plugged into it? if a chromecast didnt work with it that will rule it out for me
In your demo you only showed scrolling words............ really!!!!!!! Be smarter than that....
Meaning, what? I should show a few minutes of a car chase even though I don't have rights to rebroadcast? I would love to share part of a movie or similar but there's a big legal problem with that, unfortunately.
@@AskDaveTaylor Sorry I came off like an ass, but yeah show any type of video... How are you going to do a review and not show what it can do??? Maybe like show a video in 1080p so people can see for themselves if the product is worth buying....
@@AskDaveTaylor ummm maybe go outside and take a video with your phone,,,record in 1080p... then hook that projector to your phone.... duhhhhhhhhhhh 🥵🔫. Your killing me smalls
I hear you, but after lots of experimentation, it's just really difficult to accurately convey the clarity and brightness of a video projector with a camera. I'll give it another stab with my next video projector review, however!
its crap
Is this based on your own experiences?
@@AskDaveTaylor yes, yes Sir
Bla bla bla. Where is test drive???
You're amusing, "Troll". But at least you understand your anti-social approach to interaction with your handle. Props for that, I guess.
Dave Taylor dislike!!! Old sucker
Well, thanks for living up to your name. Now you can run along and bother someone else here on UA-cam. Have a nice day.