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RIF6 CUBE Mini Projector - 2 inch Portable Handheld Projector Screen with Built In Speakers and HDMI Input for SmartPhone, Gaming and Home Movie Theater - Pocket Video Projectors with Full LED Display
Brand | RIF6 |
Recommended Uses For Product | Gaming |
Special Feature | Pico |
Connectivity Technology | Smartphone & tablet |
Display resolution | 854 x 480 |
About this item
- ULTRA PORTABLE PROJECTOR SCREEN - This 2-inch mini projector lightweight, portable and can be easily carried for a movie theater experience at home or outdoors. This pico pocket projector is equipped with a built-in rechargeable internal battery that lasts up to 90 minutes
- COMPATIBLE with HDMI DEVICES - This small handheld and wireless projector is designed with an HDMI cable port to mirror out your smart phone, computer, laptop, gaming console, or TV screens. It also comes with a built-in speaker and a headphone jack
- MULTIPLE CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS - Unlike other digital cube projectors, ours is powered with a wide range of inputs where you can play high-resolution videos, movies, slideshows, music and office text files directly from a USB flash drive or micro SD card
- CLEAR FULL LED DISPLAY - Vibrant LED light projection with full 50 lumens lasts up to an incredible 20,000 hours and displays a video screen size of up to 120 inches. Whether on the bedroom wall at home, or office board room for business presentations, you’re guaranteed an amazing experience
- COMPLETE with ESSENTIAL ACCESSORIES - 2 x 2 x 1.9 inches mobile projector has a flexible mini tripod with bendable legs to help adjust projection angle and keeps your projector stand stable. It also comes with a remote control charger, USB and HDMI connectors
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• Negligent use or misuse of the Cube may result in serious damage, personal injury, or even fire. • Use only the provided cables. If the cables appear to be damaged, please do not use, and contact support@rif6.com. • Do not handle with wet hands, and keep away from moist environments and water. • Do not use the Cube in an excessively warm or humid environments. (Operating humidity: 0 – 80%) • Do not place heavy objects on the unit. • After six months of usage, the lifespan of the battery may shorten. • The Cube will not perform well in direct sunlight, and may even become overheated. • Never block the air ventilation port and avoid heavily dusty environments; the Cube may overheat and malfunction. • Be aware that a strong impact may damage the lens. • Do not attempt to disassemble, remodel, or repair the device. It may damage the unit which will void the warranty.
Visible screen diagonal
120" / 305 cm
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Picture quality | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.6 | — | 4.6 |
Brightness | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.6 | — | 4.6 |
Remote Control | 3.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | — | 4.6 |
Sound quality | 3.1 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.6 | — | 4.6 |
Value for money | — | 4.3 | 4.9 | 4.8 | — | 4.6 |
Sold By | — | Fatork | VISSPL Store | Liabest Shop | Pro Electro Corp | VamvoDirect |
hardware interface | usb | bluetooth 5, hdmi, usb2.0, 2 5 mm audio | hdmi, usb, 3 5 mm audio | bluetooth, hdmi, usb2.0, 3 5 mm audio | usb, hdmi, microsd, audio video port | hdmi, usb |
display resolution | — | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | — | 1920*1080 |
brightness | 50 | 7500 | — | 15000 | — | — |
native resolution | 854 x 480 | 854 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | — |
image contrast ratio | 1000:1 | 3500:1 | — | 20000:1 | 4000:1 | — |
max throw distance | — | 114 inches | 14.8 feet | 16 feet | 20 feet | 17 feet |
Product Description
A Cinema Quality Home Theater
At RIF6, we want you to explore without limits. Our mission is to empower, inspire and enhance your day to day life. From your daily commute to movie night, we want to help you take it further. The Cube is your go-to travel companion, camping buddy, and home theater. It’s incredibly portable and able to project any content from your favorite device on a display of any size, up to a massive 120” display. With the Cube, you'll be able to binge your favorite shows, enjoy your favorite photos or apps from your mobile device, or look at documents saved unto a memory card on any surface you want.
A Vibrant LED Display Anywhere
Why deal with a standard television that'll take up space, or watch your favorite content from the discomfort of your laptop? With the ability to project a vibrant LED display up to 120” with a bulb life of 20,000 hours, the Cube is the personal theater that fits in your pocket. It's able to project any from your favorite device on a display of any size. With the Cube, you'll be able to binge your favorite shows, enjoy your favorite photos or apps from your mobile device. You can also wow your coworkers or potential clients by presenting any document saved unto a memory card on any surface you want.
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The Ultimate in PortabilityThis Cube stands at 2 inches, cubed (2x2x2). It's compact and lightweight construction makes it easy to fit into well, anything really. From bags, briefcases to even your pants or jacket pocket, if it's capable of holding items, it can hold the Cube. The Cube also features a rechargeable internal battery allowing you to use it for 90 minutes without a recharge. You can also plug in the Cube to it's charger with projection without boundaries. |
Well ConnectedThe Cube is compatible with any HDMI device and comes with an HDMI cable port to mirror your computer, laptop, gaming console or TV screen. It is also able to mirror your smartphone device though depending on your phone, an extra adapter may be needed. It also capable of projecting just about anything that is in your Micro SD card. With the Cube, there are no limits. |
The Complete PackageThe Cube Mini Pico Projector comes equipped with a flexible mini tripod with bendable legs to help you place it wherever you want it to be, indoor or outdoor. It also comes with a built-in speaker as well as headphone jack to connect your headphones or another speaker for extra booming sound. It also comes with a remote control charge as well as USB and HDMI connectors with quick usage. |
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Product Dimensions | 8 x 8 x 2.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 5.8 ounces |
ASIN | B00QXS8L6I |
Item model number | RF40 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,987 in Video Projectors |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 16, 2014 |
Manufacturer | RIF6 |
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Customers like the quality, image quality, and size of the video projector. For example, they mention it's solidly crafted, has a nice picture, and is portable. That said, some complain about the noise and performance.
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Customers like the quality of the video projector. They mention that it has a great design, high quality, and resolution. The hardware is solidly crafted without any cheap flimsy parts or loose connections. The quality is clear and impressive. The Cube is built like a tank and has s nice high-quality feeling to it. It also has HD quality and is good for computer usage.
"...Build quality is excellent and well covered in previous reviews.It is useful in low light (after sunset) to dark...." Read more
"...Also, I find that the quality is better on animated movies vs live action. But live action still is good! Don't get me wrong...." Read more
"...I want to love it, it's perfect in almost every single way. The size, materials, fit and finish, overall picture the tripod and stand are great...." Read more
"...itself feels sturdy and well made, all of the buttons and ports don't feel cheap or wobbly, and the metal case is such a nice change from the sea of..." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the video projector. They say it has a nice picture, incredible picture quality when it's used in dark conditions, and very clear. They also appreciate the sleek design, rich colors, and clean appearance. They are amazed at the clarity and brightness of the image projected from the device. They can control the brightness, contrast, saturation, and sharpness of the picture. The resolution is impressive, even when projecting very bright images.
"...TRIPOD: The tripod is cute and I love how flexible it is. To use, you just screw in the holder, then slot in the projector...." Read more
"...The size, materials, fit and finish, overall picture the tripod and stand are great...." Read more
"...Pro:Good picture and expands to a large size.Con:..." Read more
"...It does a fantastic job even projecting on uneven surfaces..." Read more
Customers like the size of the video projector. They say it's super small, convenient to carry around, and has pretty good image quality considering the size. They also say it fits perfectly on the back of their bed frame to project on. Overall, customers are happy with the size and functionality of the product.
"...I want to love it, it's perfect in almost every single way. The size, materials, fit and finish, overall picture the tripod and stand are great...." Read more
"...Pro:It's . . . tiny! You can fit it in your pocket for hiking.Con:The speaker is also tiny...." Read more
"...For my purposes this is an awesome little projector. It is so tiny and portable, it will be perfect for trips and hotel stays to keep the kids busy..." Read more
"I love the size, brightness, and clear images.Now if I could just use it.I expected to display my Dads old 35m slides I digitized...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the video projector. They mention that the design is sleek, and it's great for its size. The RIF6 Cube is lightweight, and can be taken on a camping trip or at work to project presentations. The ports seem to have a fairly tight fit, and the projector can be positioned anywhere on the go. It has a Micro SD slot (up to 32GB support).
"...This device is perfect for that given it is so small and so easy to transport...." Read more
"...The size, materials, fit and finish, overall picture the tripod and stand are great...." Read more
"...Pro:It's . . . tiny! You can fit it in your pocket for hiking.Con:The speaker is also tiny...." Read more
"...For my purposes this is an awesome little projector. It is so tiny and portable, it will be perfect for trips and hotel stays to keep the kids busy..." Read more
Customers find the video projector very simple to use. They mention it's easy to plug and play, follow the quick start, and convenient. The included accessories make setup anywhere super easy. The cable is simple, and the menus are easy to navigate.
"...: LITTLE KNOWN SECRET.. streaming devices are very, very easy to hook up...." Read more
"...neither a Videophile or a Techie, and even for me, the Cube was very easy to set up; all of the cords were very clearly marked and the quick start..." Read more
"...The tripod, although I barely use, it very flexible and easy to install, just remember to attach the included silver bracket first...." Read more
"...not a technical person although I love gadgets, this product is super easy to use...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the video projector. Some mention that it works great, while others say that it doesn't work with their Dell laptop, Acer tablet, or Toshiba tablet. The results are quite weak, and the remote doesn' work.
"...Purchase a bluetooth transmitter. I bought one for about $16 and it works perfectly...." Read more
"...Pro:Works with most phones.Con:Doesn't work with Samsung since newer Samsung products (discontinued MHL)...." Read more
"...No matter where I am projecting, it does a great job under both dark and fairly indirect light...." Read more
"...Aside of the remote, the projector really does perform well and I believe If they could fix the remote and extend the battery life this would be an..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the video projector. Some say it's a great product for the price, an excellent buy, and a budget friendly projector, while others say it is a total waste of money and not practical.
"...It was very cheap, under $10 and worth it...." Read more
"...The remote works, but is not ideal, and is quite fussy as to angle/distance of use and becomes frustrating quickly...." Read more
"...to anyone looking for a small, quality projector that is an amazing value for the price...." Read more
"...the ONLY way to interact with the device as far as I can tell is incredibly cheap and fragile feeling compared to the cube...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the noise produced by the video projector. They mention that the sound is quite low, even on full volume, and the speaker volume on the projector itself is poor. Some say that the fan is slightly louder, and that the cube sometimes makes an odd sound as if the fan was trembling. They also mention that blacks are pretty noisey, and it's necessary to purchase an external speaker to improve the sound quality.
"...the audio decoder and though I could still play the videos, no audio track played again until I restarted the device...." Read more
"...SOUND QUALITY: The sound quality of the cube sucks. Don't believe any review that says it is good. You will need to supplement the sound...." Read more
"...The speakers are not very loud but they do produce good sound and there in a output jack for headphones or external speakers..." Read more
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Firstly, I think it’s really neat that the designers even bothered to include an on-board speaker, battery and SD card reader for pure native playback. Due to obvious technical limitations these functions are always going to be less than ideal but it’s very cool that they are there at all. Want to watch the latest Game of Thrones episode with a bunch of friends in the woods with nothing but what’s in the box, an SD card, a stick, a sheet and some string? Can do! It won’t be the most stellar or immersive experience (built in speaker is tiny, soft and very shallow) but it CAN DO. That in itself is amazing.
Most of us will be displaying things a different way, via a tablet/phone/laptop, which I’ll discuss later in the review, but let’s first talk about what it’s able to do natively:
It seems to be pretty much impossible to find information on what formats this device will play back natively using the SD card so I have done the work for you. I tested the device using a reasonably comprehensive video format testing suite selection of files as well as a number of real world examples from my media collection, read from an SD card:
MKV or MP4 container using H264 codec – Yes
Audio for both above:
AAC - Yes
AC3 – No
DTS – Yes
FLAC – No
MP2 – Yes
MP3 – Yes
Opus – No
Vorbis – No
WMA2 – Assume Yes (below)
WMV container using WVC1 – Yes
Audio: Assume all of the above AND:
WMA2 – Yes
AVI container using DivX – Yes
AVI container using Xvid – Yes
MKV or MP4 container using Xvid – No (may work in some cases? Didn’t for me)
(Real world xvids in .avi worked fine, the same examples from video test suite did not)
H265 – No
Sorenson (old) – No
Cinepak (old) – No
FLV – Yes
MPEGV – Yes
For reference sake, most high res movie files you will encounter on the web are MKV containers using H264 with DTS/AAC – There is still some popularity with AC3 so this is the only real potential spanner in the works. Performance wise; the device smoothly played back 1080p in the most commonly found listed formats, which was quite surprising.
It should be noted that when testing out some of the more unusual audio formats I managed to ‘crash’ the audio decoder and though I could still play the videos, no audio track played again until I restarted the device. It’s only a minor issue.
The specs read “1.99:1 Dist/Width” which implies that 2X distance provides X display width. I guess they must be literally referring to narrow width rather than the full length of the (typically 16:9 if watching movies) picture because in my live measuring tests with pure 16:9 video a 146cm distance yielded a 122cm ‘long’ picture. To put this into more practical terms (and translated for you American readers) if you want a ’55.5” screen’ (diagonal measure, as with TV’s), the device needs to be 57” away.
For those contemplating using this for watching media on the ceiling while in bed; Do it! Putting this thing on the floor in a room with standard height ceilings (92” here in Australia) yields an equivalent screen of 87” or so. Wrapping it to your bed posts will be a less impressive but probably more practical.
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For general use though, the native playback ability is of little use to most of us. Most will be hooking this up to a laptop or tablet/phone. In this regard things get even simpler and better.
I personally hook it up to a Sony Xperia Z3 tablet Compact, though any MHL Android device will do. Using a suitable video player I can play back almost any video file I like from the ample 128GB SD card tied into the device loaded with a variety TV shows and movies. Of course there is the added advantage of being able to stream anything you like straight off the net or off your local network.
The best part about doing things this way is you do not need to bother with the remote. The remote works, but is not ideal, and is quite fussy as to angle/distance of use and becomes frustrating quickly. Using a device, the projector defaults to the live MHL feed from a tablet from the moment you power on. From there it simply mirrors everything on screen. VLC is smart enough to recognise the MHL output and blacken the tablets screen when playing media to save battery but still maintain the playback controls. I haven’t tested this with MX Player yet.
The next advantage of playing from a device is being able to hook in a portable Bluetooth speaker when using outdoors. After some research I settled on the Logitech/UE Boom. It’s a great little speaker with tons of punch and 15 hours of playback. The projector does have a 3.5mm port though so it shouldn’t be a problem to feed the audio into a full scale sound system with a male to male cable if you’re playing indoors.
Whether indoors or out, external power is a necessity. The built in battery is good for short displays and that’s nice to have but for sustained use a two port AC mains USB charger or two port power bank is best. Anyone who travels or camps will likely have these items. I recommend two ports specifically because when using MHL (tablet/phone), the host cable itself needs USB power in addition the projector. Larger power banks generally have two charging ports.
I really appreciate that it came with an attachable tripod mount. It’ll happily sit on the included “wrap-able” mini tripod or my full size DSLR tripod to get it into just the right position.
Build quality is excellent and well covered in previous reviews.
It is useful in low light (after sunset) to dark. Don’t bother in day/bright light.
If I had just one feature I would like to see added, it would be keystone correction. I’m fairly sure the folks who designed this probably considered and rejected this already due to some size/design/functionality penalty I don’t fully appreciate but it sure would make this thing perfect!
Overall, a nice little product!
So here are some details on experience with this projector:
QUALITY OF PICTURE: The quality is pretty good with this little device. The larger the picture gets, the grainier it will be so take that into consideration. also, it really does need to be very dark for the picture quality to be as good as possible. There are some projectors that will work pretty good in low light situations, this is not one of them. You really need it to be dark to get the best picture. Also, I find that the quality is better on animated movies vs live action. But live action still is good! Don't get me wrong.
SOUND QUALITY: The sound quality of the cube sucks. Don't believe any review that says it is good. You will need to supplement the sound. The only way to use the cube as is, would be to sit (or lay) right next to it and have the room very very quiet. The sound will not fill a room. I know that RIF6 has a sound cube, but I did not buy it/try it. I used some existing speakers I had. See details on that below.
SOUND SOLUTION: To help with the sound, you can use the AUX outlet on the projector (marked with a headphones symbol) to connect to a speaker. I saw some people hemming and hawing about the fact that this is not bluetooth. This is EASY to get around. Purchase a bluetooth transmitter. I bought one for about $16 and it works perfectly. I connected it to two bluetooth speakers (Kardon Onyx bluetooth speaker and Jawbone mini jambox) and we had AWESOME sound for our projected movie. Luckily, I already had these 2 bluetooth speakers at home.
CONNECTING TO DEVICES: The easiest thing for me to connect to was my computer. I could use the cord already provided and had not issues connecting and projecting. We could pull up the Netflix website, go full screen on the laptop and voila... perfect. Connecting to mobile devices are harder and in more cases than not, will need additional hardware to make it work. But fret not, it's possible! The projector comes with two Android connectors. I have a Kindle, but the connectors are not compatible, you need to purchase some separate. Since a Kindle is not my main tablet (an iPad is) I selected not to invest into making that work. If you want to connect an iPad or an iPhone, you have to buy an lightening port to HDMI connector. But BEWARE. Some of the connectors will NOT allow Netflix, which I can imagine a lot of people want to project. So read, read, read, before buying. ALSO, consider the adapters recommended on the RIF6 site, as those are more likely to work. BUT before you spend a lot of money purchasing something, think about what you REALLY will want to use this projector for. There may be a better solution (like using a laptop or a streaming device), especially if it is just for something like Netflix. Originally I was very gun-ho on connecting my iPhone, but eventually came to the realization that I just wanted it for movies, I already had a Chromecast and the additional adapter needed was much cheaper than the iphone one and it would project more.
USING STREAMING (Chromecast, Netflix, Roku): LITTLE KNOWN SECRET.. streaming devices are very, very easy to hook up. I hooked up my Chromecast and was able to cast movies, shows from Netflix, HBO, Showtime, etc... with NO ISSUE. I can imagine that the same can be done with a Firestick or Roku as I believe they both connect via HDMI. BUT if you select this path (which I HIGHLY recommend) you will need to get an adapter. Luckily there is one that is only $7 and works like a CHARM!
TRIPOD: The tripod is cute and I love how flexible it is. To use, you just screw in the holder, then slot in the projector. Note, the projector corners should be in the corners of the holder to keep it snug. Once in, tighten the screw. ALSO, the tripod mount is universal, so you can attach the projector to any tripod. I actually used my taller camera tripod for our movie so it was head on.
KEEP IT SAFE: This thing is so tiny, I was concerned with dropping it (or my kids dropping it) so I purchased the silicone case that RIF6 sells. It was very cheap, under $10 and worth it. One note, once you put the cube in the silicone case it will no longer fir in the tripod holder, BUT the silicone case has it's own tripod connector at the bottom.
MY PERFECT SET-UP: So below is my perfect RIF6 projector set-up:
-Projector in silicone case and attached to tall tripod (both case and tripod would be separate)
-Attached to Chromecast using additional HDMI connector
-Bluetooth transmitter connect to AUX outlet
-Kardon Onyx bluetooth speaker and or/ Jawbone mini jambox connected via the bluetooth transmitter (Jambox can be connected via the AUX cord as well)
-While the projector does have a rechargeable battery and can project without being plugged in, I keep it plugged in while projecting so we don't have to cut it short after 90 minutes
-Lots of popcorn!
Here is list of the products I used for my set-up. https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2W98B3KINOSKG/ It may seem like a lot and it makes for a LOT of cords (plus the need for a powerstrip) it works and I think it is worth it.
I hope you found this review helpful. If so, let me know by clicking "Helpful" below.
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2017
So here are some details on experience with this projector:
QUALITY OF PICTURE: The quality is pretty good with this little device. The larger the picture gets, the grainier it will be so take that into consideration. also, it really does need to be very dark for the picture quality to be as good as possible. There are some projectors that will work pretty good in low light situations, this is not one of them. You really need it to be dark to get the best picture. Also, I find that the quality is better on animated movies vs live action. But live action still is good! Don't get me wrong.
SOUND QUALITY: The sound quality of the cube sucks. Don't believe any review that says it is good. You will need to supplement the sound. The only way to use the cube as is, would be to sit (or lay) right next to it and have the room very very quiet. The sound will not fill a room. I know that RIF6 has a sound cube, but I did not buy it/try it. I used some existing speakers I had. See details on that below.
SOUND SOLUTION: To help with the sound, you can use the AUX outlet on the projector (marked with a headphones symbol) to connect to a speaker. I saw some people hemming and hawing about the fact that this is not bluetooth. This is EASY to get around. Purchase a bluetooth transmitter. I bought one for about $16 and it works perfectly. I connected it to two bluetooth speakers (Kardon Onyx bluetooth speaker and Jawbone mini jambox) and we had AWESOME sound for our projected movie. Luckily, I already had these 2 bluetooth speakers at home.
CONNECTING TO DEVICES: The easiest thing for me to connect to was my computer. I could use the cord already provided and had not issues connecting and projecting. We could pull up the Netflix website, go full screen on the laptop and voila... perfect. Connecting to mobile devices are harder and in more cases than not, will need additional hardware to make it work. But fret not, it's possible! The projector comes with two Android connectors. I have a Kindle, but the connectors are not compatible, you need to purchase some separate. Since a Kindle is not my main tablet (an iPad is) I selected not to invest into making that work. If you want to connect an iPad or an iPhone, you have to buy an lightening port to HDMI connector. But BEWARE. Some of the connectors will NOT allow Netflix, which I can imagine a lot of people want to project. So read, read, read, before buying. ALSO, consider the adapters recommended on the RIF6 site, as those are more likely to work. BUT before you spend a lot of money purchasing something, think about what you REALLY will want to use this projector for. There may be a better solution (like using a laptop or a streaming device), especially if it is just for something like Netflix. Originally I was very gun-ho on connecting my iPhone, but eventually came to the realization that I just wanted it for movies, I already had a Chromecast and the additional adapter needed was much cheaper than the iphone one and it would project more.
USING STREAMING (Chromecast, Netflix, Roku): LITTLE KNOWN SECRET.. streaming devices are very, very easy to hook up. I hooked up my Chromecast and was able to cast movies, shows from Netflix, HBO, Showtime, etc... with NO ISSUE. I can imagine that the same can be done with a Firestick or Roku as I believe they both connect via HDMI. BUT if you select this path (which I HIGHLY recommend) you will need to get an adapter. Luckily there is one that is only $7 and works like a CHARM!
TRIPOD: The tripod is cute and I love how flexible it is. To use, you just screw in the holder, then slot in the projector. Note, the projector corners should be in the corners of the holder to keep it snug. Once in, tighten the screw. ALSO, the tripod mount is universal, so you can attach the projector to any tripod. I actually used my taller camera tripod for our movie so it was head on.
KEEP IT SAFE: This thing is so tiny, I was concerned with dropping it (or my kids dropping it) so I purchased the silicone case that RIF6 sells. It was very cheap, under $10 and worth it. One note, once you put the cube in the silicone case it will no longer fir in the tripod holder, BUT the silicone case has it's own tripod connector at the bottom.
MY PERFECT SET-UP: So below is my perfect RIF6 projector set-up:
-Projector in silicone case and attached to tall tripod (both case and tripod would be separate)
-Attached to Chromecast using additional HDMI connector
-Bluetooth transmitter connect to AUX outlet
-Kardon Onyx bluetooth speaker and or/ Jawbone mini jambox connected via the bluetooth transmitter (Jambox can be connected via the AUX cord as well)
-While the projector does have a rechargeable battery and can project without being plugged in, I keep it plugged in while projecting so we don't have to cut it short after 90 minutes
-Lots of popcorn!
Here is list of the products I used for my set-up. https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2W98B3KINOSKG/ It may seem like a lot and it makes for a LOT of cords (plus the need for a powerstrip) it works and I think it is worth it.
I hope you found this review helpful. If so, let me know by clicking "Helpful" below.
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It's like acinema I can put in my pocket, I have spent the last half hour Watching space images on my ceiling a in props HD, it's Also very easy to focus.
Good for games too, first thing I did was hooked it up to my PS3, can't wait to get few friends around to show it off.
The grip anything tripod is going to come in handy also.
Literally have not stopped playing with this since I got it.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 21, 2016
It's like acinema I can put in my pocket, I have spent the last half hour Watching space images on my ceiling a in props HD, it's Also very easy to focus.
Good for games too, first thing I did was hooked it up to my PS3, can't wait to get few friends around to show it off.
The grip anything tripod is going to come in handy also.
Literally have not stopped playing with this since I got it.