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Samsung Freestyle Projector $999 Delivered (Was $1299) + Free Skin ($49 Value) @ Samsung AU ($849.15 @ Samsung Edu)

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Samsung Freestyle Projector $999 Delivered (Was $1299) + Free Skin ($49 Value) @ Samsung AU ($849.15 @ Samsung Edu)
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LAnthonese on 27/10/2022 - 13:05 samsung.com (485 clicks)
Last edited 27/10/2022 - 13:10 by 1 other user

Also includes a bonus 'skin' for free which normally retails at $49.

When the product launched earlier this year Samsung paid a lot of people to make reviews which ultimately weren't of much help. The general consensus is that it's a good product but not worth the usual $1299 price tag.

If you can get a Samsung $50 newsletter promotional code it will bring the price down a bit more. Or even better, if you have access to the Samsung Education Store, it is $849.15 there (best price from an Australian retailer so far) but no bonus skin,

Also available at JB Hi-Fi for $995

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  • 3L Milk on 27/10/2022 - 13:12
    +1

    I enjoy mine but definitely only useful for a dark room (I have mine set up in my bedroom). The UI is also super laggy and slow. The remote often registers a double click which can be annoying. Overall it’s a nice package though.

    • pizzaguy on 27/10/2022 - 13:32
      +1
      • only useful in a dark room
      • laggy UI
      • remote often double clicks on its own

      How is this "a nice package" overall? Is the picture quality really good, no blurred areas etc? Still doesn't sound I'd be spending $999 on it.

      • 3L Milk on 27/10/2022 - 14:39
        +3

        Because the design of it is quite nice. It doesn’t look out of place on a bedside table (which is where I keep mine). I do like the samsung tv UI over some of the alternative mini projectors. I also enjoy being able to pivot the direction on the stand and the battery addon works pretty well. I haven't had any other mini projectors before but the image quality is good for me. I paid $850 and it included the battery pack, so probably couldn't justify $999 for this package. Just stating that for my use case it is perfect.

  • hopper on 27/10/2022 - 13:13

    Wait for gen 2

  • The Value on 27/10/2022 - 13:14

    Way overpriced for the specs.

  • seamonkey on 27/10/2022 - 13:28
    +1

    Nobody should buy the Samsung Freestyle Projector. Here's why…
    https://youtu.be/1eqeOdbVPYw

    • samfisher5986 on 27/10/2022 - 13:32

      I mean they are just mostly comparing lower resolution or generic brands compared to Samsung.

      It has its shortcomings but they seem to have different downsides.

      • seamonkey on 27/10/2022 - 13:51

        Sure….but 1k? You'd be better putting that 1k into a much higher spec option that's even considerably more. Seems like an average machine at a hefty price point.

  • pizzaguy on 27/10/2022 - 13:35

    Specs roundup: full HD, up to 100" (at 2.6 m distance), 550 lumens, noise 30db, DIGITAL keystone correction, 5W speaker, no built-in battery, but 50W/20V (PD) charging.

  • shk on 27/10/2022 - 13:39

    Does anyone have recommendations for alternative projectors suitable for the living room? (noting limitations vs TV).

    • krisspy on 27/10/2022 - 13:54

      Do you really need a projector? How big do you want the screen?

      You can get a decent 65-75" 4k TV for around $1000 that would have waay better pq than a portable 500lm 1080p projector.

      • bestbarginever on 27/10/2022 - 14:05

        You just said it is 65-75 . There is a big jump of screen estate when you go from 75 to 100

        • krisspy on 27/10/2022 - 16:44

          Big dip in picture quality going from 4k to 1080p aswell. Let alone the dip in brightness, the need for a projector screen and having to control ambient lighting in the room.

          500 lumens is barely enough for 100", you better make sure your living room is enclosed with block out blinds if you want to use it while the sun's out. Has he calculated if he's got enough distance from the wall to achieve 100"?

    • luckyeddy on 27/10/2022 - 15:15

      I personally have a ($1000) XGiMi Halo but have you looked into the (considerably more expensive) short throw projectors from Samsung or Hisense?

      • RobotWizard on 28/10/2022 - 00:09

        I've been doing some research on projectors as well for my theater room setup, I've currently got roughly 7-year-old curved Samsung 77-inch 4K tv.

        Samsung ones have very average reviews and have some issues with chips from wider range of reviews and Hisense is a big no no, they've stitched us up bad in Au market. US version of same model projectors get Android OS, HDMI 2.1, USB 3 and so on but we get none of that here, all the videos and reviews you see are all from US.

  • radissimo on 27/10/2022 - 13:42
    +1

    cheaper via Amazon AU (shipped from UK) ?

    • The Value on 27/10/2022 - 13:56

      $765

      The Freestyle LSP3B Full HD HDR Smart TV LED 4K Projector (17-100 Inch Projection) - Compatible With Amazon Alexa, Smart TV By Tizen, 180 Degree Viewing Angle, Auto Keystone, 360 Degree Speaker Audio https://amzn.asia/d/irbx7Gz

      • Jklaro on 27/10/2022 - 14:12
        +2

        I ordered 3 times and they just get cancelled.

        • The Value on 27/10/2022 - 14:12

          Weird.

          I've never ordered one.

        • radissimo on 27/10/2022 - 15:11

          I just ordered once, they charged me even item not dispatched, still need to check if it was refunded , bad experience overall

  • sonicentropy on 27/10/2022 - 17:38

    Yeah way too much for lcd or dlp. laser projectors are hovering around $1K for shit80P.

  • schwinn on 27/10/2022 - 20:51

    didn't know the key stoning was digital. Doesn't that mean that potentially your picture will be even less than 1080 P??

    • krisspy on 28/10/2022 - 09:35

      There's no way the lense would physically articulate that much, at best you get a few degrees on non portable models.

      But yes, unless your projector is dead flat perpendicular to the wall, then you're not getting a full 1080p picture.

  • bghunter on 28/10/2022 - 11:11
    +1

    Can anyone advise if this is a good buy for $699? Before someone asks how i got it for $699, the guy on the chat provided me 30% discount code for freestyle projector if i buy it from samsung website.

    • 3L Milk on 28/10/2022 - 12:17

      I would be happy with that price if it’s suitable for your needs

      • bghunter on 28/10/2022 - 12:47

        for your needs

        Its a 'want', not a need :). Anyway bought, thanks

    • schwinn on 28/10/2022 - 14:09

      Would I be able to get a the discount code if I speak to the same guy? What chat was this?

      • bghunter on 28/10/2022 - 22:02

        Sorry cant remember the guys name and not sure if you can get the code but its worth a try. The chatt window appeared while i was browsing the samsung website.

      • ynwa on 01/11/2022 - 18:45

        I got a code at the weekend added to my checkout by Sarah in chat. Just told her a friend on a forum had received the same. It expired as I tried waiting for the newsletter $50 code by email (which still hasn’t arrived). Tried again for a discount code today and no dice.
        I’d advise requesting at the weekend when they’re more chilled.

  • Tardvark on 29/10/2022 - 23:50

    I tried watching a movie on one of these. Not sure if my friends unit was just faulty or what. But the experience was not good. Passable, but not at the price. Required a really dark room to be effective and was otherwise overpowered by any light source. If this was say $300-$500, maybe.

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