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Philips NeoPix Prime 2, a projector with integrated media player

Philips has added to its catalog of projectors the Philips NeoPix Prime 2, a super compact home model, which provides an HD experience to enjoy your movie nights or games in your room. In addition, this projector comes with 4-corner correction, digital zoom, the integrated Philips operating system (and some pre-installed applications), dual-band WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth, and a handy built-in media player. Now we are going to see it in more detail.

Design of the Philips NeoPix Prime 2

We stand before a device just 90 millimeters tall and weighing approximately 1.2 kilograms. As you can see, its size is very compact. his functional design and elegant gloss titanium finish, It will fit easily into your home. He is accompanied by a practical remote control to browse the content.

The physical controls for this Philips NeoPix Prime 2 are at the top.

Navigation disc

On the front, this Philips NeoPix Prime 2 carries the projection lens and IR sensor, while the upper part has been left for the focus adjustment wheel, and the physical controls. This includes the power button, another that allows you to return to the previous menu screen, a button to confirm a selection or an entry, and the typical navigation disc. It also has a quick access to the configuration options and another to select an input source.

Accessories included

It must be said that in the box, apart from the projector itself with the lens cap, it brings a Quick Start Guide, the remote control with the corresponding batteries and several AC power cords with plug.

Installation of this Philips projector

Installation of this Philips projector is very simple and supports four different configurations.

  • Front table. This first mode is by placing the projector on a table in front of the projection surface. It is the most common way to use this device, since it is fast and facilitates its portability.
  • Front roof. This second possibility consists of mounting the projector on the ceiling, right in front of the screen. Keep in mind that in this case you will have to purchase a ceiling mount separately.
  • Rear table. Another option is to place the device on a table behind the projection screen. Here a special rear projection screen should be used.
  • Rear roof. Lastly, you can mount the projector on the ceiling, behind the projection screen. Logically, you would need a ceiling mount and a specific rear-projection screen.

Stereo speakers

Philips NeoPix Prime 2, rear

View of the back of this Philips projector.

At the sound level, This Philips NeoPix Prime 2 projector has built-in stereo speakers of 5W of power each, equalization and a surround effect. If you prefer, you can connect external speakers to the 3.5mm connection or wireless via Bluetooth.

Fully connected

With the dual band Wi-Fi connectivity you will be able to access the speed you need to transmit all your content. You will also be able screen mirroring over Wi-Fi to pair it with your mobile devices (mobiles, tablets or even PC and Mac computers) wirelessly and thus be able to share your content. Connectivity is completed with VGA and AV inputs, two HDMI and one USB ports, as well as a Micro SD card reader.

LED light source

This is a projector with 720p resolution and 16: 9 aspect ratio, which is prepared to reproduce sharp text and images with good quality in up to an 80-inch screen within 2 meters from the wall. Its powerful LED light source manages to display colors with great richness. It also has great durability, since could last around 30,000 hours. If you use it four hours a day, it will last for about 20 years without having to replace it.

Philips OS and media player

Thanks to your digital keystone correction system, along with focusing technology and a 4 corner correction mode, will allow you to fine-tune the images. But the main novelty of this Philips NeoPix Prime 2 is the integration of Philips OS smart operating system, which incorporates some applications such as Netflix, YouTube, Firefox and others. In addition, other apps may be added. Nor does it lack an integrated media player, so you can watch your favorite movies, listen to music or share the photos of your last vacation.

Philips NeoPix Prime 2, operating system

This Philips projector comes with several applications already pre-installed.

Philips NeoPix Prime 2 scheduled shutdown system

Another interesting feature of this Philips projector is its scheduled shutdown system. To start it, just select Sleep Timer and set a certain time. In this way the projector will turn off automatically after a period of time.

Another interesting compact projector is the Epson EF-11, which can achieve a screen between 30 inches and 150 inches, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

Technical specifications of the Philips NeoPix Prime 2

Philips NeoPix Prime 2
Design
Dimensions 220 x 170 x 90 mm
Weight 1.2 Kg
Colors Gray-black
Projector
Display technology LCD
Lamp LED (autonomy of 30,000 hours in normal mode)
Maximum resolution HD 720p – 1280 x 720 pixels (supports 1920 x 1080 pixels)
Contrast 3000: 1
Image size 80 ″ (Projection distance: 80 cm – 200 cm)
Aspect ratio 16: 9
Reach index 1.31: 1
Keystone correction Digital
Adjustable focus Handbook
Sound 2 x 5 W
Consumption 100W (operation), Standby <0.5W
3D
Formats No
Glasses
Connectivity
Physical connections DC in x 1 • VGA in x 1 • HDMI x 2 • USB x 1 • Audio out x 1 • Micro SD x 1 • AV in x 1
wireless networks Dual band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Compatibility
Devices Devices with HDMI, VGA video output
Other features
Box contents
  • NeoPix Prime 2 Projector (NPX542 / INT)
  • Remote control with 2 AAA batteries
  • AC power adapter
  • Lens cap
  • Quick Start Guide
  • 4 AC power cords with plug

Availability and price of the Philips NeoPix Prime 2

PROS:
  • Very compact design
  • It has a remote control
  • Connectively it is very complete
  • Integrated speakers
  • Comes with media player
  • Incorporates Philips OS with various apps

CONS:
  • Does not include built-in battery
  • Resolution is HD only

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