The Elfin Flip is the kind of gadget that makes you wonder why your TV even exists. Imagine lugging your old, clunky TV from room to room (we said “imagine”), and then compare that mental image to the Elfin Flip—a sleek, portable projector that fits snugly in your hand, ready to transform any wall or ceiling into a full-on movie screen.
It’s got the brains and the brawn, too. We’re talking 1080P resolution and 400 ISO lumens of brightness, so you won’t need to sit in a cave just to see what’s going on in your favorite action flick.
It’s also a multitasker. With a built-in stand, you can tilt the projection up to 150 degrees. Just put it on a shelf, twist it here or there, and it’ll give you the perfect angle without demanding a stack of books to prop it up. Oh, and no more cursing at the corners of your screen for being all warped. The Elfin Flip has XGIMI’s Intelligent Screen Adaptation Technology, which automatically fixes the keystone and lines everything up. It’s as if the projector is saying, “Don’t worry, I’ve got this.”
Then there’s the sound. Two 3W speakers, enhanced by Dolby Audio, make sure your action scenes actually sound like explosions and not just someone knocking over a chair in the next room.
Powered by WebOS, it doesn’t stop at projecting movies—you’ve got Netflix built in, along with thousands of other apps ready to go. No need to fiddle with extra boxes or wires; it’s all self-contained and ready to stream. And, as much as it could flaunt all this, the Elfin Flip just quietly delivers, like that friend who shows up with pizza without being asked. All of this tech is packed into something small enough to stash in a drawer when you’re not using it, although you probably won’t want to hide it away for long.
The real kicker here is the price. This little cinema-on-the-go is yours for US$399.99, which makes you seriously question why popcorn at the movies costs nearly as much.
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Images: XGIMI.
