Portable mini projector stands on its own with tri-fold hinge [Video]

Entertainment technology brand Aurzen has launched an interesting take on the pico projector. Rather than having to carry a tripod in your bag, the Zip sports a tri-fold form factor that pulls out to a Z shape for positioning ease.

The designers say that the Zip was inspired by a “challenging camping experience, where poor network signals, unstable brackets, and complex setups highlighted the need for improvement.” We’ve seen a few much larger projectors come with an included stand of course, but pocket-friendly flavors tend to require mounting to a tripod. The Aurzen creation goes for an all-in-one, standalone approach.

The projector’s upper slate is reported to boast the world’s thinnest HD optical engine featuring the smallest DLP chip. This is hinged to a mid-section that’s home to “ultra-thin stereo speakers” rated at 1 watt each. Another aluminum hinge connects to an anti-slip base component containing the unit’s battery.

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