The Aurzen Zip is super small and portable.
Tri-folds are having a moment. Thereâs that impressive Huawei device, my favorite 3-in-1 Apple charger, and now this: the Zip tri-fold projector from a company called Aurzen. Itâs the most gadgety gadget Iâve tested in a long time.
The Zipâs heft, texture, and hinge stiffness evokes quality at first touch and itâs impressively bright for a compact battery-powered projector that initially costs $249.
Using it is also a joy. It connects quickly to iPhones over AirPlay and to Android devices over Miracast, Smart View, or similar using Wi-Fi Direct â no hotspot required. It then automatically focuses and aligns the image on any available flat surface including walls, t-shirts, and pillows. It works in both landscape and portrait modes and pairs with Bluetooth headsets for private audio or Bluetooth speakers for a shared experience. The built-in rechargeable battery lasts about 80 minutes in my real-world testing, but you can always plug it into a powerbank or wall jack to extend that.
Using it sucks, however, if youâre trying to stream from services like Netflix and Disney Plus or trying to watch Spotify music videos. Thatâs because all those companies protect their …
