BenQ Wire-Free Portable LED Projector Unleashes Instant Entertainment for Lifestyle Trendsetters

EINDHOVEN, THE NETHERLANDS, 6 December 2018 – BenQ, the global No.1 DLP projector brand, presents today the GV1 portable LED projector, a brand-new way for digital lifestyle trendsetters to cut the cord and enjoy big-picture entertainment in any setting. Compact and lightweight, the battery-operated GV1 streams movies, social media, videos, and music via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB-C™ without setup hassles or connectivity concerns.

“The GV1 is an entertainment powerhouse packed into the size of a large cup of coffee,” said Steve Chu, President of BenQ Europe. “Without cables or even Wi-Fi, it instantly streams supersized audio-visual content anywhere, opening a new world of multi-entertainment possibilities for diverse lifestyles.”

The GV1’s portability and instant readiness uncover unlimited new ways for users to watch large-scale entertainment in a wide range of situations like while cooking for the family, gathered with friends, collaborating at work, or even during workouts.

A convenient adjustment hinge allows 15˚ of tilt range for the GV1’s high-mounted projection lens, enabling 77cm of vertical image offset for the maximum 100” projected image (recommended size 60”) to be placed at a comfortable viewing height. Together with automatic keystone correction, the GV1 produces beautifully optimized picture quality without any setup difficulties.

The GV1 ensures uninterrupted entertainment via dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, as well as direct hotspot wireless streaming capability when Wi-Fi is not available. In addition, the GV1 includes a single USB-C™ port which is able to transfer media via DisplayPort over USB (with DisplayPort Alternate Mode), and read and play media files directly from USB-C™ flash drives.

Equipped with a 5-watt chambered speaker, the GV1 doubles as a portable Bluetooth speaker at the touch of a button. Its 3-hour battery life is ideal for get-togethers, full-length family movie nights, and instant-on entertainment without any cords whatsoever.

Powered by ultimately durable Digital Light Processing, the 2015 Academy Award of Merit Oscar® winning technology used in 90% of the world’s digital cinemas, the GV1 delivers long-lasting DLP picture quality with precise colors and razor-sharp clarity coupled with a 30,000 hours maintenance-free LED light source.

To find out more about the BenQ GV1 projector, please visit BenQ.eu.

The GV1 will be available in Europe in early 2019 with an MSRP of €349 incl. VAT.

About BenQ Corporation

Founded on the corporate vision of “Bringing Enjoyment ‘N’ Quality to Life”, BenQ Corporation is a world-leading human technology and solutions provider aiming to elevate and enrich every aspect of consumers’ lives. To realize this vision, the company focuses on the aspects that matter most to people today – lifestyle, business, healthcare and education – with the hope of providing people with the means to live better, increase efficiency, feel healthier and enhance learning. Such means include a delightful broad portfolio of people-driven products and embedded technologies spanning digital projectors, monitors, interactive large-format displays, audio products, cloud consumer products, mobile communications and lifestyle lighting. Because it matters.

About BenQ Group

The BenQ Group is a $25+ billion powerhouse comprised of nearly 20 independent companies operating in over 30 countries across numerous industries with a combined workforce of over 100,000 employees. Each Group member is a recognized leader in its own field, contributing to the BenQ Group’s vast resources, broad R&D, and distinct strategic strengths.  By leveraging each company’s vertical specialization to create true scale across horizontal markets, the BenQ Group controls a highly efficient value chain with the unrivaled ability to deliver critical components and world-class solutions in the following industries: TFT-LCD, green energy, fine chemicals and advanced materials, lighting, IC design, precision components, system integration, branded business, and service. The Group is committed to profitable and sustainable businesses that share its long-standing vision of Bringing Enjoyment ‘N’ Quality to Life.

The BenQ Group companies are:  BenQ Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation (world’s top manufacturer of large-size TFT-LCD panels), Qisda Corporation, Darfon Electronics Corporation, BenQ ESCO Corp., BenQ Materials Corp., BenQ Guru Corp., BenQ Medical Center, BenQ Medical Technology Corp., BenQ AB DentCare Corp., BenQ Dialysis Technology Corp., Daxin Materials Corp., Dazzo Technology Corp., Darwin Precisions Corp., Lextar Electronics Corp., LILY Medical Corp. and Raydium Semiconductor Corp..