Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority
When I finished reviewing the XGIMI Mogo 4 , I figured it would go back in its box after testing. It was bright, portable, and competent, but I already had a TV in the living room and a portable projector for the occasional movie night. I also have an iPad and a smartphone for small-scale viewing. Where else did I really need a screen? The answer, it turns out, was my bedroom. A month later, I learned that convenience can completely change how and where I watch TV.
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Small space, big screen
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority
Like a lot of people, I don’t have space for a proper TV setup in my bedroom. I don’t even have room for a second nightstand, so my partner has to fend for himself after hours when looking for somewhere to drop his glasses, Kindle, or the contacts he forgot to take out before getting comfortable. I also don’t have any spare wall real estate for a mounted TV, thanks to closet doors, a window, and a gallery wall of photos I’ve taken over the last decade. But a projector fits into the room’s rhythm perfectly.
A portable projector eliminates spacing issues and fits into the rhythm of a bedroom.
After setting up the Mogo 4 one night to watch La La Land, the device now has a permanent home in the space. Most often it’s mounted on XGIMI’s aluminum stand, which offers backup power and lets me pop it neatly in a corner. Occasionally, it’s perched on a shelf if I want to run our robot vacuum without risking toppling the whole setup. Most importantly, it’s battery-powered, which means I can set it up anywhere without hunting for an outlet or tripping over cords in the dark.
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority
On slower mornings, it beams the news or sports highlights onto the wall while I get ready. I’m typically only listening while making the bed and getting dressed, so I don’t mind the smaller display. The device’s 5 W Harman Kardon speakers are surprisingly full, and most importantly, they’re conveniently built-in.
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