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The Best Portable Outdoor Projector for Film Nights, Pool Parties
BenQ’s GS50 shows the hits from beyond the comfort of home.
The BenQ GS50 projector.
Photographer: Stephanie Shih for Bloomberg Businessweek
Ever dream of watching Star Wars—under the stars? Cat on a Hot Tin Roof—on a cool, breezy roof? Purple Rain—in the rain? Now you can with BenQ’s GS50 ( $799), a lunchbox-size projector built to be carried into the outdoors. Its forest-green side panels, safety-orange speaker grills, and snazzy leather strap are dressed for the part, but more important, the 5-pound device is rugged. It can take a fall from over 2 feet, and an IPX2 rating means it can weather a drizzle far better than your popcorn.
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