New Fengmi R1c UST laser projector arrives
The Fengmi R1c ultra short throw laser projector has been unveiled in China. You can use the device to throw images from 50 to 200-in (~127 to 508 cm) wide with a 0.33:1 throw ratio. The projector has an ALPD laser light source with up to 850 CIVA lumens or 1,400 ANSI lumens brightness. While the gadget has a native 1080p resolution, there is support for 4K and HDR10+ decoding.
Fengmi claims that the gadget covers 110% of the Rec.709 color space and has a proprietary FAV image quality engine to optimize the picture. Plus, the R1c has a 3,000:1 contrast ratio and MEMC motion smoothing technology. You can perfect the projection with eight-point keystone correction, with the option to adjust the image using a smartphone app. The device uses the newer FengOS 3.0, with dual-band Wi-Fi and support for wireless screen mirroring. Ports on the projector include HDMI ARC, USB 2.0 and S/PDIF.
The R1c has two built-in 10W speakers supporting Dolby Audio and DTS:HD technologies. You can control the device with voice commands, and the projector is compatible with the Xiaomi Mijia smart home system. The round gadget measures 304 x 304 x 99 mm (~12.0 x 12.0 x 3.9-in). You can now buy the Fengmi R1c projector in China for the discounted price of 4,999 yuan (~US$719); the gadget is expected to retail for 5,999 yuan (~US$863) in the future. Fegmi has also released the R1c Nano projector, a cheaper model with a lower maximum brightness of 1050 ANSI lumens.