Device Review on a New Mini Projector
By Norm Gardner

Just in Time for Christmas: A New Book

IMS Training Director Andreas Ernst recently published Translating the Bible into Media, a must-have guide for any media specialist involved in Scripture engagement. Ernst challenges the status quo—the emphasis on "products, products, products"—and encourages the reader to think deeply about the actual needs of their audience and whether the media or approach in question will be something the audience actually uses. He offers countless tips and ideas to help the reader make an impact.

The book can be purchased online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Thrift Books, or a number of other online retailers.

Also in Time for Christmas: New Tutorial Videos

Only available on the IMS website, the five new tutorial videos are just the start. More are coming in English and in French! Read more about the announcement from our blog.

And, Finally, a Device Review on a New Mini Projector

By Norm GardnerSixty thousand Americans live without electricity.[1] In sub-Saharan Africa, that number is close to 600 million. Worldwide, three quarters of a billion people do not have electricity—roughly 14% of the global population.[2] Even though many developing countries have electricity, it is unreliable. One third of the world’s population does not have cellphone service. One third doesn't use the Internet.[3] These conditions pose a challenge to spreading the gospel to unreached people groups. They also pose a challenge to us in the distribution of our products. Just as printed Bibles sit on shelves unused, our video and audio programs can sit on websites, phone apps, and storage devices without ever being seen or heard by those who need them.

Tools are already available that enable the distribution of gospel programs to the undeveloped areas of the world. Audio products can be and are being distributed through solar-charged MP3 players. However, this article recommends and reviews the latest piece of equipment for video: a projector called the AAXA P6 Ultimate.

[1] www.powermag.com

[2] www.statista.com

[3] https://Datareportal.com

The AAXA P6 Ultimate projector and the accessories that come with it upon purchase.
(Photo: Norm Gardner) AAXA says the P6 Ultimate is "the world's brightest battery-powered projector."[4] It is a mini-size portable projector that is extremely bright and costs less than a mobile phone. It has a 20,000mah long-lasting battery, which can also double as a power bank to power other devices. The projector can also be used as a Bluetooth speaker and has multiple inputs. These inputs include USB-A, USB-C, Micro SD card, wireless mirroring, and wired mirroring. It is compatible with both Android and iPhone. The Android 9 operating system is installed on the projector.

[4] www.ProjectorReviews.comThe AAXA P6 Ultimate in action, projecting a scene from the JESUS film. (Photo: Norm Gardner)The main reasons for this projector over others are:

1. The brightness. There are three settings in the menu: ECO, 500 lumens at six hours of battery life; Standard, which adds brightness (the lumens are not listed) at three hours of battery life; and, lastly, Boost mode, 1100 lumens at two hours of battery life. If you plug the projector into a Westinghouse 155wh battery bank, it adds another four hours and 20 minutes of play time to the Boost mode.

2. The accessories are great. The projector comes with its own carrying case. Inside are the remote, a 65-watt charging brick that charges at 20 volts (cellphone-size but different voltage), USB-C cable, and a carrying strap. These are very compact, lightweight, and easily fit into a carry-on bag or backpack, leaving room for everything else. No bulky, heavy, switchable power charger is needed. You can also charge the projector with a cellphone charger, but at a slower rate.

3. The AAXA website also lists a solar panel as an accessory (sold separately). It matches perfectly with the projector. It took only three hours of sunlight (5,000 feet above sea level) to charge the projector. The solar panel also has USB-A charging outlets for 5-volt batteries (cellphones, etc.). If you can find the proper adapter (sold on Amazon), the panel will also charge a laptop computer.

4. The Bluetooth 5.0 and wireless interface works great with mobile phones and Bluetooth speakers. There is no need to carry a bag of cables.

5. The projector doubles as a battery bank, a lantern, and a Bluetooth speaker.

6. You can access your files several ways. These include a USB thumb drive (up to 64 GB), micro SD card (up to 64 GB), USB-C cable, wireless Internet, HDMI, and Screen Share.

7. The AAXA P6 Ultimate will project an image up to 200 inches away.

The mini projector enclosed in its carrying case. (Photo: Norm Gardner)The few drawbacks:

1. Customer service. No one answers the phone, and they do not have a storefront.

2. The remote only works when standing directly behind the projector.

3. The keystone correction is not automatic. You have to adjust it manually through the menu.

4. There is no place to mount the projector onto a tripod. A tripod is available on Amazon with a small shelf to hold the unit.

The cost:

The projector is $369, ordered directly from the AAXA website. The solar panel is $79.95.Norm Gardner is a technical team member for IMS. He served as a pastor for 20 years, but now has spent 20 additional years personally distributing the gospel in audio and video formats to many countries in Africa, South America, Central America, and Asia.