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• Rated 4 out of 5 stars

  Decent Projector, Wifi Best w/ Android Smart View

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  The Yaber U2 is an entry-level portable projector with 720p capability. It is able to support a single HDMI connection, has two USB-A ports for power, an AV line in and mic out. Keystone and Focus adjustments are done by moving two rings at the top of the projector, and there is a main control panel for power, settings and source selection. It also comes with a remote control that utilizes 2xAAA batteries (not included). Weighing at 2.2lbs, it’s easy enough to carry around, although it’s not the smallest of the portable projectors. It also comes with a nice protective carrying case and a mini tripod for mounting purposes. When I first turned it on, I immediately noticed the noise level of the cooling fan, which is a bit above average for me. Connecting an HDMI device like my laptop was a breeze, and sound was well received when watching streaming content. Since there are two USB-A ports on the unit, you can connect your Roku, Android TV or similar dongles much like how you would on a TV. The other USB-A port can be used to keep power flowing to an external speaker connected to the 3.5mm audio jack or Bluetooth. I didn’t try, but I think you can playback video from a USB thumb drive as well. As far as table mounting, it has rubber feet with a single adjustable front foot for elevation adjustment. That same foot can be recessed completely to attach the included tripod to further aid in pointing your projector. Picture quality is at 720p, which is fine, and it’s pretty bright. You’ll have most success with this projector when the lights are dim or completely off. When stretched to about an 80” projection, I noticed that image brightness reduces considerably, so expect diminishing returns when you go larger and larger. I felt that the projector did fairly well overall for a budget model, but you’re going to have to give it a little help. At smaller projections like 45”-85”, the projector did fine, and I was able to easily adjust the focus and keystone with the manual adjustment rings, which I do appreciate over push button adjustments. One of the defining features of this projector is its ability to stream over WiFi, but there is a HUGE caveat to it. The unit requires you to connect to its WiFi SSID in order to establish a connection. Using iOS, you must do this before attempting to AirPlay as this is the only way for AirPlay to recognize the Yaber. The main problem I see with this from a streaming content standpoint is the inability to access the internet while connected to the Yaber's WiFi. So you’re going to have to rely on content already saved on your iOS device, like a movie or your favorite playlist. So essentially, you’ll need offline media. BUT! On specific Android devices, namely a Samsung with Smart View, you’ll be able to easily connect to the Yaber AND have internet access. So that means access to streaming content while using the projector. For us Samsung users, swiping down from the top exposes buttons for various settings, and you’ll find the “Smart View” button there. The phone immediately recognized the Yaber with no problems, and I was able to stream YouTube content as a test. Latency was surprisingly good, and I had no stutters or hiccups streaming a video with sound. Sound quality is decent as well and did not sound tinny. So a couple of things; if you’re set on using this projector with a streaming dongle only, I think it does the job well, especially with its brightness levels as one of its strengths. If you intend to use it as an Apple Airplay device, I think you’ll be at a huge disadvantage due to the inability to access the internet. It’s the Android Samsung Smart View that makes this projector worthwhile, and I would give it a slight edge of a recommendation from that standpoint.

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  This review is from Yaber - Buffalo U2 HIFI Stereo Projector with 720P Resolution, WiFi Wireless Screen Mirroring, and Zoom Function - White

  Posted 3 years ago by softwareEngineer

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Great For The Cost

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  This LCD Projector is great for the cost. It sets up easily and has decent resolution. I have had a few different projectors, some for work and others for entertainment, but all were pretty big in size compared to this little gem. Due to its size it is very easy to travel with or move around your home to where you want. I have enjoyed the mobility of the Buffalo U2 Native. I really like the ease of setup and use. I also enjoy how easily the projector connects to media. Since owning I have watched a few different movies on it, although its not a 1080p projector it still produces a really good picture with plenty of brightness. My kids love watching their favorite singers from an online source. Using this projector they set it up to make their very own at home concert setting, making the singers look life size. I have also used the Yaber Buffalo to play my favorite racing game and I have to say, using the projector to produce a large screen sure makes a difference as my eyes aren't what they once were. All in all I have to say that this is a good projector at a great price point.

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  This review is from Yaber - Buffalo U2 HIFI Stereo Projector with 720P Resolution, WiFi Wireless Screen Mirroring, and Zoom Function - White

  Posted 3 years ago by TonyB

• Rated 1 out of 5 stars

  I've never submitted a 1-star review--until now!

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  I love technology and gadgets and cinema and unique travel/family-friend products so I thought this would be a perfect little projector for on-the-go movies, for the kids to knock around with at slumber parties, or even for a PowerPoint presentation in a pinch. Sadly, my experience suggests that you should stay FAR away from this unit as it was almost completely unsuitable to meet the intended purposes for which it was designed. However, like I said--I love technology and gadgets and I usually try to find at least something positive to say for any new, neat-looking product like this one. So...let's see; it's small and VERY easily transportable, it's light enough to handle with one hand so you really don't have to worry about being too weak to place/mount it, it comes with a lens protector, tripod, some connection cables and a remote control, and the handy carrying case neatly fits everything inside. Um...yeah, I'm afraid that pretty much does it, because once I tried to put all that stuff into action, everything just fell apart. On paper, it really looked like this could be a winner...there are several inputs for various source files/signals including VGA (who uses that anymore?), HDMI, USB, SD reader, WiFi for screen mirroring, an AV input supported by the included audio/composite breakout cable (not sure how many people use those anymore, either), and even a headphone jack and built-in speaker. BUT, turn on the power and my projector threw a fuzzy mess on the wall that simply NEVER got better. The first problem I found right off the bat was that this projector has no horizontal keystone correction (making a slightly trapezoidal side-firing/off-angle image square again) so you cannot set or mount the projector anywhere except EXACTLY in the middle of the projector's throw. There is a mild vertical keystone correction ring right behind the focus adjuster, but I found that even the slightest physical adjustment for vertical keystone correction distorted the focus to the point where the image was virtually unwatchable. The ONLY way I was able to achieve anything that even resembled decent focus was to place the projector on a table (or in my hands) boosted up to the exact same height from the floor as the center of the screen--but it is not really a feasible solution to stand there holding a projector in the middle of a room at waist level for a 2-hour movie. Then there was the problem of viewing distance. At 8 feet, I could not get a focused image at all no matter where the projector was situated. At 4 feet, I managed to get some fair fish-eye focus dialed in so that the center of the image was clear--clear enough to read Internet text--but the sides and outer edges were still a blurry mess, enough so that it was virtually impossible to read the on-screen instructions for setting up WiFi or AirPlay on my iPhone (those instructions were on the left side of the screen). And again, once I tried adjusting for vertical keystone after placing the projector on a small end table, *everything* went blurry anyway. Then there was the brightness factor. I get it--this is a budget projector so I shouldn't expect spotlight-level brightness, but the image was so dim (and blurry due to the focus issues above) that the only way to see much of anything was in a totally darkened room; if there's even a bit of ambient light (like for a small home-office conference room or something), don't even bother. And despite trying 3 different HDMI cables (and the one in the box) on 2 different laptops, I could not get any sound from the built-in speaker. Not that I would likely have been able to hear anything from the little fellow anyway--the fan noise was high-pitched and loud enough to be intrusive out to our couch about 4-5 feet away. Unless you're huddled around the back of the unit itself, I can't imagine anyone is going to hear much of anything with any sort of fidelity once it's running. Finally, there were some truly strange design choices and other oddball issues with my unit. First, there was no SCT projector screen in the box. The kit did come with some optical cleaning swabs and a lens cloth to help with maintenance--which sounds great at first. The instructions tell you to use a screwdriver to open the cleaning port at the bottom of the machine and then swab out any dirt or debris. But there's no removable port cover anywhere to be found (unless it's hidden under the safety/manufacturer's sticker?). There are two screws at the bottom of the unit, but removing them (with a screwdriver :-) doesn't do anything like loosen the bottom of the shell or release some catch or lid to get anything open...or at least if it does, I couldn't find any evidence of such even after several minutes of close inspection. Mind you, this our third portable LCD projector so it's not like we haven't worked with something like this before, but this one had me totally stumped. Finally, the included tripod is a nice thought but is of such cheap design and construction that it would not hold our projector level even after tightening the lock nuts down as far as they would go. Worse still, the tripod mounting point is at the FRONT of the projector so all the weight of the unit is hanging out the back--the projector was constantly flopping backwards over the tripod's ball-and-socket joint after just a few minutes of use. Sure, I could use my own tripod, but at this point, why bother trying to patch a sinking ship with some paper clips and scotch tape? The tripod mount also overlaps the rubber foot on the bottom of the vertical adjusting rod so you have to completely remove the rod and store it elsewhere in order to install and use the tripod. But again, the vertical adjusting rod is rendered pretty much useless anyway by the awful focus problems that cropped up the instant any vertical lift/drop is added to the throw. Honestly, if you've got a toddler you just want to distract with some moving pictures on the wall, MAYBE this projector makes sense; but for anyone even remotely interested in--I don't know--watching something, I wish I could tell you that you'll likely be happy with your purchase...but I can't. Maybe I got me a dud off the assembly line, but there were just too many issues with this projector to ignore; steer clear!

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  This review is from Yaber - Buffalo U2 HIFI Stereo Projector with 720P Resolution, WiFi Wireless Screen Mirroring, and Zoom Function - White

  Posted 3 years ago by WyldeBlue