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Award-winning item: projector [ASUS S1]
Business Owner: Asus Design Center
Category: Communication devices/equipment for individuals or home
Company: Asustek Computer Inc. (Taiwan)
Award Number: 14G050383
Outline of Good Design Award winners: Outline of Good Design Award winners 2014

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Outline: ASUS S1 is a light, mobile LED projector with high quality imaging. Powerful battery allows 3-hour long projection and acts as a portable power source. With DLP technology and 1.1:1 short throw lens, it can project vivid 41-inch imaging within 1 meter. ASUS SonicMaster technology ensures the best sound quality matching the images. The fine spin on the top recalls the elegance of a boutique watch and crafts it gently yet refined. High precision, light weight and fast cooling aluminum forms a solid shell with minimal vibration in operation, brings the best multimedia sharing experience anywhere.
Producer: Asustek Computer Inc.
Director: ASUSDESIGN
Designer: ASUSDESIGN
More information: http://www.asus.com/Monitors_Projectors/S1/
Already on the market: 2013/12

Evaluation

First of all, we are surprised that a battery and projector with a built-in speaker are in this little aluminum box. There is no need to warm-up or cool-down and it can project a 41-inch image with a short focal length of no more than 1 meter. Since the battery and speaker are built-in, it can project an image anywhere. It is valued mostly for its sense, achieved through balancing performance and portability, which at a high level are what people desire, by specifically understanding their needs. Compatible with smartphones and tablets, where it can also be used as a mobile battery, it will inspire the role of a compact projector in the future.