Acer recently announced the C250i portable LED wireless projector featuring a stand-free multi-angle orientation and auto-portrait mode. The Acer C250i is a lightweight projector geared towards users on the go, and enables them to share smartphone content anytime, anywhere. The C250i touts easy set-up, multi-angle viewing, 1080p resolution, long battery life, and overall ease of use.

The C250i supports stand-free multi-angle projection thanks to its unique twisted roll design. The space saving design offers users complete flexibility in projecting their screen onto walls and ceilings without requiring a stand or tripod. Placed on its side, users can “roll” the projector to find the best viewing angle for their content. Vertical orientation supports horizontal wall throws and activates the auto-portrait mode. The auto-portrait mode lets users directly project portrait video chatting or live-streaming sessions using Facebook or Instagram utilizing the full projection surface without black bars on the side. The C250i projects via Bluetooth and has keystone correction as well. 

The compact C250i has 1080p resolution and a battery life of up to 5 hours from a single charge. It is Android and iOS compatible via a WiFi connection.  The C250i’s LED module offers up to a 30,000-hour lifespan, a wide color gamut that is 100% NTSC-compatible, 300 ANSI lumens brightness, and a 5,000:1 contrast ratio. The C250i also serves as a portable power bank able to recharge phones and other portable devices. The projector’s built-in Bluetooth dual speakers are rated at 5 watts each.

In addition to wireless connectivity, the Acer C250i also features a standard HDMI port for connecting and viewing content from a laptop or desktop computer. USB Type-C and Type-A ports support video-out for smartphones and laptops, and the unit is 100% plug and play with no additional software or drivers needed. The USB Type-A port allows direct multimedia playback from a USB drive for PC-free projection.

The Acer C250i will be available in January 2020 in EMEA starting at EUR 539; in North America starting at USD 489; and in China starting at RMB 3,299.

Worldwide display analyst firm PMA Research has been following the Pico and Personal projector market since it’s inception. Their most recent Retail Projector Tracking Service report showed that promotional activity during July 2019 drove sales of personal projectors to an all-time monthly high.

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