A TV is a staple in most households. They’re substantial, predictable, and perfectly happy to broadcast your comfort sitcom to the same couch you make your way to every night. Lately, though, projectors have been making a play for the spotlight (literally). Impressive new models with Google TV baked in are turning heads and, in some cases, vying to replace your TV. From pocket-sized companions like the XGIMI MoGo 4 to living room workhorses like BenQ’s GV32, the projector market is starting to redirect from hobbyist to mainstream consumers.
How projectors are making a play
There’s something kind of magical about firing up a projector and watching your wall transform into a theater. Add Google TV integration, and that magic becomes convenience. No dongles, no menus buried in weird OEM skins, just the same interface you already know. Meanwhile, the device itself is compact, lightweight, and portable. If you’ve ever had to move a wall-mounted TV, you know it’s not exactly a spontaneous activity. Most models now come with auto-focus, instant keystone correction, and even obstacle avoidance, meaning setup takes seconds even if you’re constantly changing the location of your movie night. Plus, when you can get a 120-inch image out of a box small enough to sit on your bookshelf, it’s hard not to be impressed.