Poll: Have you ever traveled with your portable projector?

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority

If it feels like you've seen more ads for pocket-, backpack-, and even can-sized projectors lately, you're not imagining it. Once a novelty, small form beamers are carving out a solid place in the mainstream market. Part of the appeal is obvious: today's portable projectors aren't the dim, clunky boxes you may remember from your school library.

Brands are cranking out units with higher resolutions (even 4K), laser and LED light sources, and wireless smarts that make setup simple. Meanwhile, autofocus and auto-keystone corrections mean fewer minutes fiddling and more time actually watching. Some models, like my Yaber T2 Plus, come with built-in batteries and speakers. Throw in built-in Google TV and streaming apps, and portable projectors are suddenly more like travel-ready smart TVs than novelty gadgets. Yet, portability doesn't necessarily mean travel staple, and I find myself wondering if people are actually packing projectors for things like road trips and business travel, or even longer vacations. Have you?

Have you packed a portable projector for travel like road trips, business trips, or vacations?

23 votes

Yes! I've taken mine on a trip

30%

Does the backyard count?

0%

Not yet, but I definitely would.

13%

No, and I don't see myself doing it.

57%

I'm dubious about anyone stowing a projector in their rolling suitcase, but it's not a bad idea! I've been to my fair share of Airbnbs with miniature TVs. Share your take in the comments below!

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