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Anker shows off its tiny new 100W GaN charger, Eufy dual-camera doorbell, and more at CES 2022
GaN chargers, garage cams, and power banks, oh my!
Trade shows like CES are all about wowing attendees with presentation and spectacle, and while that may be easy if you're showing off 120-inch high-refresh-rate OLED TVs, it's a little trickier when you're dealing with lower-key smart home and mobile devices. We've got plenty of love to go around, though, and for CES 2022 we're absolutely making a point to check in with companies like Anker, taking a look at all the new devices and accessories it's introducing, including a few under its eufy and Nebula sub-brands.
Save up to $400 on Anker's Android-powered projectors for one day only
Screen too small? Get on a wall!
Want to enjoy a movie without going to the theatre? In lieu of getting an expensive, large TV — or maybe even to complement the one you already have — you might want to fill up a whole bunch of white wall space with the help of a projector. Anker's line of Nebula projectors has some good choices — a few of them are on sale at their best prices in a year for one day only!
Anker's new Nebula 4K Android TV dongle makes a surprise debut on Amazon
It's pretty pricey for a basic dongle, but the remote is worth a look
Anker continues to expand its budget electronics offerings. The company already makes a series of projectors under its Nebula brand, and now it's expanding into set-top boxes. The Nebula Android TV Dongle is a video streaming dongle that runs Android TV (aren't you glad we're here to cut through this technical jargon?). It's shipping from Amazon today for $89.99.Stephen wants me to point out that this isn't technically a dongle, since it plugs in with a standard HDMI cable. It's more of a tiny streaming box. But that's what Anker calls it, sooooo whatever.That's a surprising premium over, say, the Chromecast with Google TV, especially since Anker isn't actually using Google TV — it has the vanilla Android TV interface. It's especially pricey given that it's using the same 8GB of storage for apps and games, with 2GB of RAM to keep them running smoothly.
Anker Nebula Solar projectors with Android TV are up to $120 off
The regular model is down to $400 and the portable one is selling for $500
Projectors are a great way to watch content at home and on the go, without having to bother with a full-sized TV. Anker's models are reliable and convenient, especially the Solar, which offers Android TV and 1080p video. It comes in an AC-powered version as well as a battery-powered portable model. Both models are marked down, selling for $400 and $500 respectively.The Solar is a 1080p smart projector with a 400 NASI lumen lamp and HDR10 support. It offers a projection size of up to 120 inches and comes with a built-in kickstand. Since it's running Android TV, you can install plenty of media apps on the projector itself or cast content to it from any Chromecast-compatible app using your phone or tablet. Of course, there's also USB and HDMI input for offline content or to connect another source.The projector is available for purchase from Amazon using the link below. The standard model is $120 off, while the portable one is down $100 from its standard price, bringing them down to $400 and $500, respectively.Buy: Amazon (AC Power, Portable)
Watch your favorite shows anywhere you want with Anker's Nebula Capsule Max portable projector for $376 ($94 off)
It comes with Android and has a four-hour battery life
The COVID-19 pandemic is leading many of us to watch more content, and sometimes in different places than at home. Because of this, it's not always easy to have several TV sets, let alone smart ones. Thankfully, portable projectors can solve this issue, as they can be easily carried anywhere. In addition to being compact, Anker's Nebula Capsule Max runs on Android, making it seamless to access content on the go. It traditionally sells for $470, but it's now down to just $376.
Anker’s new 1080p Nebula Cosmos Android TV projector goes on sale at a premium price
You can still get 10% off with an early-bird offer
Anker-owned Nebula has a pretty extensive projector lineup, and we liked its portable Capsule II a fair bit even though it wasn’t particularly affordable. The brand stepped into a more premium tier late last year with its Android TV-enabled Cosmos range that offered both an FHD and a 4K model. Now the lower-end option is going up for sale in the US, and early buyers can knock 10% off the hefty price tag using a coupon code.
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- If you missed out on the original sale, the Mars II has dropped to a slightly-lower $349.99 over at Amazon-owned Woot. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime members.
Are you missing the days of regular visits to the movie theater while we all do our best to self-isolate? Thankfully, we have a deal on the Nebula Mars II portable projector from Anker that might be just the thing to bring a little of that movie theater magic to your isolation-induced binge-watching. Right now, you can pick one up for only $369.99, which is a savings of $130 off the MSRP.During our review of the Mars II, we were impressed by its ~4-hour battery life, full-fledged Android OS, auto-focus, and the included Bluetooth audio-only mode. While the Nebula Mars II isn't the brightest portable projector from Nebula (that would be the 500 ANSI lumen Mars II Pro), its 300 ANSI lumen lamp still easily outshines any of Anker's Capsule lineup.The Mars II, like many portable projectors, doesn't have the best built-in software experience. It comes with a third-party app store and no Google Play access, but this can easily be remedied by sideloading apps or by connecting a Chromecast, Android TV device, or game console over HDMI.
If you happen to be in the market for an affordable projector and you're willing to accept some compromises to image quality, the Anker Nebula Prizm may be worth considering as it's currently on sale at Amazon for $50 (after using the provided $23 coupon). While this projector is hard to recommend at $85, a total savings of $35 may be enough to persuade a few shoppers.Inputs include HDMI and USB, which will allow you to connect to a variety of devices or play media from an external drive. The Prizm has a 5W stereo speaker built-in, but you also have the option to output audio via a 3.5mm jack. You'll even receive a remote control, so there won't be any getting up to tweak the settings.
Soundbars are a great way of enhancing your entertainment experience at home, but they're an additional device you have to plug into your TV. If you're already using a Fire TV to stream content to your monitor, this is yet another product to connect. With the Nebula Soundbar, Anker designed a sleek speaker that comes with Amazon's Fire TV features, combining two devices into a single one. The product is available starting today, selling for $230.It supports 4K Ultra HD at 60fps, coupled with Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10+. As it features an embedded Fire TV, you'll be able to interact with Alexa thanks to the remote, and stream content from providers such as Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, STARZ, SHOWTIME, CBS All Access, and more.On a more technical aspect, the soundbar combines two speakers and dual subwoofers for an immersive experience, delivering up to 100W. In terms of connectivity, you'll find a digital optical, HDMI, USB, and AUX ports on the back, letting you plug in other sources.Buy: Amazon
Whether you're looking for a power bank, new wireless speakers, true wireless headphones, or a projector, Anker's range of products is known to be reliable and affordable. Thanks to a special deal on the company's lineup, you can save up to $175 on a bunch of products today on Amazon.
Anker's Nebula line of portable projectors continues to grow with the recently released Apollo. This latest pico projector has forgone the soda-can-esque form factor common among Anker's previous products in favor of a new, rectangular design. Anker has also improved projector brightness, doubling that found on the original Capsule. Best of all, the Nebula Apollo has received its first substantial discount since its September release and is currently available from Amazon for $329.Like the Capsule line before it, the Nebula Apollo is a small but capable projector. Anker has carried over most of the specs from the original Capsule, including a rechargeable battery with an estimated life of 4 hours, the limited Android 7.1 OS, and standard definition resolution with a max image size of 100 inches. While our review found the brightness on the Nebula Capsule to be lacking, this shouldn't be a problem with the Apollo, as maximum brightness has doubled to 200 ANSI lumens.
Mobile accessory maker Anker made a name for itself by producing products that are both affordable and reliable. Our review found that this held for the original Nebula Capsule, but it needed improvements in a few areas such as image resolution and brightness. Anker has since introduced the Capsule Max, which addresses these issues with improved brightness and clarity, and you can already get one at a new low price of $400 ($70 off.)The Capsule Max produces a 200-lumen 720p image up to 100 inches in size and features automatic focus and keystone correction. Its built-in rechargeable battery should be able to handle a nighttime outdoor movie viewing with an estimated four hours of playtime (three hours with Wi-Fi enabled). HDMI and USB ports ensure compatibility with a wide range of media devices.One thing to note: this projector runs a version of Android 8.1, not the full-fledged Android TV found on the Capsule II. This choice of OS limits the selection of available apps and makes accessing Netflix content a somewhat convoluted experience.The Anker Nebula Capsule Max is currently available at a discounted price of $400 directly from Anker or Amazon. According to Anker's dedicated Nebula site, this deal runs through November 1.Buy: Amazon, Anker
Anker has become popular by building reliable, yet affordable products. It's recently focused on making more upmarket products, which are naturally priced higher than usual for the brand. The Nebula division is famous for its projectors, including the Capsule, Mars, and Prizm series. It's now working on a new high-end lineup, including a 4K UHD projector.
Portable projectors are great for impromptu screenings, and you'll probably want one that's bright and has a robust battery. The Anker Nebula Mars II Pro ticks those boxes, plus it runs Android apps to boot. But it doesn't come cheap, with a sticker price just shy of $600. Thanks to a couple of stacking discounts, though, you can nab one for $120 off today.The Mars II Pro is Anker's brightest portable projector, pushing 500 ANSI lumens. While that's certainly not the brightest a projector can get, it's more than adequate for medium-size rooms, or even large ones that are sufficiently dark. It'll throw an image anywhere from 30 to 150 inches in size, and its 12,500 milliamp-hour battery is rated for three hours of playback — enough for most films.
If you're looking for an affordable device to watch movies and videos, Anker's Nebula Prizm projector might be an interesting option. Indeed, the product is currently selling for $85 on Amazon, with an additional $20 on-page coupon, bringing it down to just $65, instead of the original $110 MSRP.
Jack of all trades manufacturer Anker has become a great source of deals on a wide range of technology products, and that's continuing today with two more tempting offers. The first is for a portable home cinema system, the Nebula Mars Lite, while the second is for a pair of true-wireless earbuds from sub-brand Soundcore.
Corbin reviewed the Nebula Capsule back in April, saying that no other Android-powered projector came close to its build quality and software experience for the same price and that it was "almost certainly the best portable projector you can buy." Anker does manufacture the larger and more powerful Nebule Mars, but the Capsule's bigger brother does have some downsides, like the ancient version Android it uses (KitKat 4.4.4), the lack of Play Store support, and the higher price tag. However, Anker has just released the new Mars II to replace the old version and bring it more up-to-date, and we've already got hold of a $100 off coupon code to use on Amazon.For starters, the Mars II now runs the much more modern Android Nougat 7.1 like its smaller sibling (unfortunately, neither projector runs Oreo). It is rated at a brightness level of 300 ANSI lumens, which is three times the output of the Capsule (though apparently less than the 500 ANSI lumens of the original Mars). The Mars II has a longer battery life than the previous version, lasting up to 4 hours of continuous video playback, and comes with dual 10W drivers and 2 bass radiators. It boasts a projection resolution of 1280 by 720, higher than the Capsule's 854 by 480 resolution, and rivaling that of most other portable projectors. The Mars II can project a larger image than the Capsule, reaching up to 150" wide. A nifty new trick that's also exclusive to the Mars II in the Nebula lineup is its 1-second, automatic image focus, removing the need to manually readjust the focus every time you move the projector.The Nebula Mars II just went on sale for $539.99, but you can grab one for $439.99 ($100 off, or 18.5%) with the coupon NEWMARS2 on Amazon. For comparison, the smaller Capsule costs 9.99, so you can grab the newer and more powerful projector for just $90 more instead of $190.We still haven't had a chance to fully review the Mars II, but hopefully, we'll get a chance to do so soon.Source: Amazon
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Screens on phones have been getting larger and larger, but they're not really big enough to watch a movie with some friends. On the other hand, a widescreen TV or a home theater projector can get you a pretty great cinema experience, but you can say goodbye to any vestige of portability. A good compromise is something like a pico projector, which can typically project an image larger than all but the largest of TVs while still being small enough to throw in your bag.Anker's Nebula Capsule pico projector is an impressively small projector (it's roughly the size of a soda can) that manages to project an image up to 100 inches across, and it's currently on sale on Amazon for $279 with coupon ACAPSULE [Update: The new coupon code is 4CAPSULE, which brings the price down to $277.99.] — a $70 saving off its MSRP of $349. The Capsule had already gone on sale last week for $296, but this is the lowest price we've seen so far since its initial Indiegogo campaign.The Nebula Capsule can project an image up to 100 inches across with 100 ANSI lumens of brightness, and though its rather low resolution of 854 by 480 pixels is nothing to write home about, it's in line with other projectors of its size. Anker says its 5200 mAh battery is capable of up to 4 hours of continuous video playback, and can even be recharged using a portable battery pack via micro-USB. The projector can also double up as 360-degree Bluetooth speaker, lasting for up to 30 hours of playtime.Anker also sells a larger portable projector called the Nebula Mars, which is in many ways a sort of older brother to the Capsule. While the Mars easily beats the Capsule in terms of brightness and resolution, it's also heavier, larger, older, and more expensive, and it runs Android 4.4 instead of Android 7.1 like the Capsule. Corbin reviewed the Mars back in August, and while he did like the hardware, he felt its software left something to be desired.
Last year, mobile accessory company Anker released its first portable projector, the Nebula Mars. It was roughly the size of a lunch box, with powerful JBL speakers, great video quality, and Android built-in. The hardware was great, but the ancient version of Android (4.4.4, to be precise), lack of Play Store support, and high price made the product hard to recommend.Not long after, Anker announced a smaller version, called the Nebula Capsule. It's roughly the size of a soda can, and works as both a projector and a Bluetooth speaker. It's almost certainly the best portable projector you can buy, but it commands a high price.
Anker released its first portable projector, the Nebula Mars, last year. It was a decent product, and the company launched a smaller version on Indiegogo last year, named the Nebula Capsule. Now you can grab the Capsule for $296, a savings of $53 from the original retail price.The projector is only slightly bigger than a soda can, but can project an image of up to 100 inches across with 100 ANSI Lumens of brightness. It has a rather low resolution of 854x480, but that's the norm at projectors this size. It runs a customized build of Android 7.1 (without Google Play), with Netflix, YouTube, and other apps included.Like the larger Mars projector, sound quality is a major selling point of the Capsule. It has a 360-degree omnidrectional speaker, and can even function as a standalone Bluetooth speaker (with the projector part off). It can last up to 2.5 hours of continuous video playback, or 40 hours while in Bluetooth speaker mode.The $296 sale price isn't quite as low as the initial $199 Indiegogo price, but it's much better than the crazy-high $349 retail MSRP. You can buy it from Amazon at the source link below.Source: Amazon