Aurzen D1R Cube Roku TV projector ZDNET's key takeaways The built-in Roku TV interface makes this projector easy for kids and parents
The bright 1080p image works well even in rooms with some daylight
The value is strong, though zoom settings reset and audio is basic. $179.99 at Amazon
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I wanted Aurzen's D1R Cube Roku TV projector for one specific thing: outdoor movie nights. I have a backyard patio and a fireplace, complete with a cozy couch for my family to sit on outside. The only thing missing from this setup is a bright, loud projector.
I can picture us huddled under a blanket, watching an old favorite like Jaws beneath the stars. The only problem? Currently, where I live, it's 5 degrees Fahrenheit outside, with three feet of snow. My backyard cinema dream will have to wait until next summer.
Also: Finally, a portable 4K projector worthy of replacing my TV - and it supports Dolby Vision
In the meantime, I figured I could still get the projector and set it up somewhere to see how well it works and sounds. That's when an idea hit me... my child's bedroom. I could put it in there to test, and honestly, it might be the second-best use case for it.
She doesn't have a TV in her room, and I've intentionally kept it that way. This projector might be a good alternative, though. It's more special, more fun, and less like another screen bolted to the wall. When it's on, it's an in-home theater. When it's off, it disappears.
Fast, familiar, and bright
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