Here’s an interesting gadget for you to take a look at, the ZTE Spro 2 Smart Projector that is offered on a 2-year contract by AT&T. Basically, it’s a projector-slash-hotspot running the Android operating system, giving it access to the Google Play Store and all its goodies. We have more details and a video after the break.
Let’s deal with the software first, the Spro 2 runs Android 4.4 KitKat, and this means you can access your favourite games, content as well as productivity apps. Whether its Plant vs Zombies, Netflix or Google Docs you want to project, you are covered.
On to the hardware, and the device itself has a 5-inch touchscreen display with a 1280 x 720 resolution. A Qualcomm Snapdragon Quad-core processor running at 2.3GHz provides the muscle with 2GB of RAM on tap for multi-tasking. 16GB of internal storage is included, and you can add another 64GB courtesy of the MicroSD card slot. A 6,300mAh battery is present, providing up to two and a half hours of projection.
Connectivity-wise, the Spro 2 appears to cover most bases, thanks to not only offering Dual-band (2.4Ghz & 5GHz) WiFi compatibility but also supporting LTE bands 2/4/5 and 17 thanks to its SIM card slot. You can also use the Spro 2 as a hotspot for up to 10 devices.
The ZTE Spro 2’s main claim to fame is as a projector, and it can project an image or video at a size of up to 120-inches on a flat surface. You can send your content to the Spro 2 via HDMI, USB, MicroSD card or by making us of its Miracast functionality. So it has that going for it. The projector bulb has around 20,000 hours of life and when connected to AC it can output 200 lumens. If running on the battery, the output is limited to 100 Lumens.
It’s a gadget that is in the same vein as the Samsung Beam smartphone that appeared a while back, interesting but what would you do with it? How often would you actually use the projector? Much like the Samsung Beam, it’s unlikely that the ZTE Spro 2 will ever reach the mainstream. Especially when one considers the price. The Spro 2 Smart Projector will cost you $499 off-contract while AT&T will knock $100 off that price if you take it out on a two-year contract. That seems worth it, doesn’t it? AT&T say it will become available to purchase from April 24th, so not long to wait at all. Let us know what you think of the ZTE Spro 2 Smart projector in the comments below.
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Source: AT&T
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