UP" Mini Laser Scanning Camping Projector for iPhone 15,16/Android , Focus-free, 720p, 100" Projection Size, 34 ANSI, 4K Compatible, Auto Keystone, Low Power Consumption, USB-C DisplayPort

My review will focus on comparing this model to the previous one. The older-model AnyBeam had at least five significant issues:1. Only 720P.2. Not bright enough.3. Soft text.4. No USB-C.5. Occasional laser-speckle.These issues limit the AnyBeam to niche applications—namely highly portable short-throw laser projection of videos in relatively dark environments. And forget about business applications like Excel or PowerPoint or anything involving text; there's just not enough resolution. And for some reason, text is not as sharp as it is with optical DLP technology (all else being equal). Perhaps the algorithm they're using to downscale the source material to 720P is not optimized for text?—no idea, but it's noticeable. This perceived softness doesn't impact movies unless you're counting on subtitles.So what issues have been addressed with this new model? Well... one. This new model has DisplayPort-enabled USB-C, allowing for a clean one-cable setup—assuming your source device supports it. And this is critical because the HDMI port from the previous model was removed; there's a USB-C port and a tripod socket—that's it! The source device is leveraged—via an app—for sound and even projector settings. But where is this app for Android? Not on the Google Play Store...AnyBeam is not the OEM for the MEMS mirror module, so I can't fault them for not increasing the resolution. If Ultimems or MicroVision or some OEM produced an affordable 1080P module—AnyBeam would obviously use it. Still, it's the Y2K-era resolution and lack of lumens that undermine the AnyBeam's potential. 720P can be forgiven when it's integrated into a smart phone like the Blackview Max 1. But in a standalone unit—it's less compelling.AnyBeam should be commended for innovating where they reasonably could. The single-cable setup is an improvement for those who have devices that can make use of it. And those devices are certainly becoming more common, with Google finally unmuzzling DP Alt Mode capabilities on some of their Android-based products. AnyBeam should be faulted for not offering a user-configurable choice of downscaling algos to help improve the perceived softness of text.Overall, the AnyBeam shines as a small, light, rugged, portable, and unique short-throw projector best suited to camping or "field work" (hence the militarized aesthetic and marketing). It can be powered by the source device for hours, and can project on curved or uneven surfaces without impacting sharpness or viewing. The laser is only active when needed, so black levels are excellent. And all this without a noisy cooling fan. No optical projectors can do that.