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- The Freestyle+ offers twice the brightness as its predecessor.
- It also has 180 degree rotation and 360 degree sound.
- It is expected that this device will be available in the first half of this year.
Samsung has unveiled the latest version of its Freestyle portable projector, and if it follows the same path as previous versions, it could be one of the best projectors of the year.
Called the Freestyle+, this projector takes the Freestyle (ZDNET’s Kerry Wan called it “one of the most complete portable projectors I’ve seen”) and the Freestyle 2 (“the best tech gadget I’ve tested in the last year, according to ZDNET’s Alison Murray”) and upgrades it.
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Like its predecessors, it features a 180-degree rotating design, allowing you to project at almost any angle onto almost any surface, including walls, floors, and ceilings. It also has a built-in 360-degree speaker, eliminating the need for external speakers.
What’s new in Freestyle+?
Samsung says one of the biggest upgrades is brightness. With 430 ISO lumens, the Freestyle+ offers twice the brightness as its predecessor.
Freestyle+ 3D also brings features like Auto Keystone, which automatically corrects distortion when projection onto uneven surfaces like corners, curtains or angled walls; Real-time focus, which continuously adjusts the focus as the projector moves or rotates; Screen Fit, which automatically adjusts the image to match the screen area (when you’re using it with a compatible projector screen accessory); and wall calibration, which analyzes the color or pattern of the projection surface and reduces visual distractions.
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Plus, like almost every tech product these days, there’s an injection of AI. The projector supports Vision AI Companion, the conversational AI assistant that debuted on Samsung TVs last year. This feature lets you ask questions about what’s on the screen, like “What else has this actor been in?” or “What is the all-time record between these two teams?”
Samsung did not disclose pricing information or specifications, but said the Freestyle+ will be available globally in the first half of the year. However, you can expect the price to be on the premium side, as the original Freestyle was priced at $899 when it debuted, and the Freestyle 2 is priced at $799.
