Group Final IMS457 PDF

Preview

Summary

Download Group Final IMS457 PDF

Description

GROUP ASSIGNMENT: JOURNAL / ARTICLE CRITIQUE (NEBULA CAPSULE MAX)

PREPARED BY: NUR FARHANA BINTI MUHAMMAD AFIZUL (2019208228) SITI NURHIDAYAH BINTI MAWARDI (2019416026) AHMAD AL QURSAINI BIN AZMI (2019251518) MUHAMMAD ARIFF HAKIMI BIN RIDZUAN (2019627456)

GROUP: IMS457 ST1

PREPARED FOR: ENCIK ZAHARI BIN MOHD AMIN

SUBMISSION DATE: 2020

TABLE OF CONTENT 1.0

2.0

3.0

Introduction

1

1.1

About The Gadget

1

1.2

Functionality

1

The Features / Technology

2

2.1

Feature-Length

2

2.2

Handful access

3

2.3

Diffuse Reflection

4

2.4

Portability and Design

4

Advantages and Disadvantages of Anker Nebula Capsule Max

5

3.1

Advantages of Anker Nebula Capsule Max

5

3.1.1 Portability

5

3.1.2 Auto Focus

6

3.1.3 Image Quality

7

3.1.4 Bluetooth Speaker

7

3.1.5 Nebula App Software

8

3.1.6 Universal Compatibility

8

3.1.7 Pre-Installed some Default Apps

9

3.1.8 Battery Life

9

Disadvantages of Anker Nebula Capsule Max

10

3.2.1 Premium Price

10

3.2.2 Native Application Interfaces

10

3.2.3 Additional Accessories

10

3.2.4 Over Exposure

11

3.2

4.0

Similar Gadget

12

4.1

BenQ GV1

12

4.2

ViewSonic M1

13

4.3

RIF6 Cube

15

5.0

Previous Version of Nebula Capsule Max

17

6.0

Conclusion

19

References

IMS457 – Article Critique

1.0

Introduction 1.1

About The Gadget

Figure 1: Capsule Max The Nebula Capsule Max is the latest generation of Nebula’s growing line-up product which come from the company Anker. Nebula Capsule Max

with a pocket-sized design of capsule bring with a powerful

projector in it. Capsule Max offer a true high-definition with stunning 720p, 200 ANSI lumen image and built in 8W speaker to enjoy portable entertainment. This portable projector definitely light to carry around without too much effort. 1.2

Functionality Basically, Nebula Capsule Max perform like projector than can easily to carry along without need for a fixed location and cables. It come with Bluetooth speaker and definitely a really high quality projector. In this way you can transform any wall into your ideal TV to enjoy movies and more. Other than that, Nebula Capsule Max have pre-installed a few default apps based on Android 8.1 that allows the projector to access he main application through a dedicated “App Store”. From here user can access the apps such as Netflix, YouTube, Spotify and many others. The speakers basically can perform like other common Bluetooth speaker to listen to music and so on. It also functioning well when watching video or movies without needing any external speaker to function well. But, the speaker also can be connected to headphones with cable or Bluetooth depends on user use.

1|P ag e

IMS457 – Article Critique

2.0

The Feature of Technologies There are few features of technologies that have been improved in Nebula Capsule Max. This gadget was builds with Capsule's pocket-sized design and unlocks its true potential. In addition to all the regular subscription services, the new edition brings it to the next point with an improved battery life. From a value perspective, it’s hard to deny that the price is right and fills a need in the market which is dominated by either low-quality products or high prices. As we noted in our hands-on review of previous generations, this is a great option for a variety of uses and the extended battery life continues that legacy.

Figure 2: Capsule max’s parts 2.1

Feature-Length

Figure 3: Capsule Max The new Nebula Capsule Max offers 200 lumens of light, which represents a major step up from its previous releases on the market and others. The 8W speaker certainly isn't going to blow anybody away, but it

2|P ag e

IMS457 – Article Critique

is a great thing to do in a jam because it catches every sound. The powerful, omnidirectional speaker. Capsule makes sure you never miss a moment, whether it's an explosive action scene or a whispered exchange of long-lost lovers because the format of the audio is MPEG-4 AAC, MPEG-4 HE-AAC, MPEG-4 HE, AACv2, AAC ELD, AMR-NB, AMRWB, FLAC, MP3, MIDI, Vorbis, PCM/WAVE and Opus. The last 20,000 hours of lamp life often involves lenses with autofocus fixed focal length and key stoning technology. 2.2

Handful Access

Figure 4: Handful Access A few ways to access your content with the latest projector are possible. Nebula Capsule Max have Android TV built-in that supports streaming services such as Hulu and others. There is an integrated HDMI port, which usually is the easiest way to get contents to these projectors from your devices. Nebula Capsule Max also supports playback via USB and some wireless sources.

3|P ag e

IMS457 – Article Critique

2.3

Diffuse Reflection

Figure 5: Diffuse Reflection Nebula Capsule Max have a throw distance between 0.6 m to 2.9 m while the image size is about 51 cm to 254 cm. The throw ratio is 1.30:1 (D:W). Projector placement will be in nice if this gadget been placed with lens 2.9 m from the screen. Nebula Max can also fire a 100 "image. It contains 1280x720 resolution with a dimension ratio of 16:9 (HD). There are 720p, 1080i, 1080p/60 and 480p video modes. This is good for the evenings in the backyard and for other uses. This capsule is wirelessly compact and ideal for use in low-light environments. 2.4

Portability and Design Nebula Capsule Max can link HDMI and USB systems, putting all your media on the big screen and linking your computer, including your phone and game console, to a projector directly. The Bluetooth also been installed in this projector. The Bluetooth BT4.2 Dual Mode/A2DP can be shared easily and relate to all type’s media. Furthermore, we can control Capsule Max right from our phone with download the “Nebula Connect” app. Download it from Google Play or the App Store. Next, the design is sleek, compact, and portable. Capsule unleashes a world of entertainment possibilities beyond the confines of your home. The latest design of this

4|P ag e

IMS457 – Article Critique

Nebula Max is in version of soda can-sized projector. This can be looked through from this image.

Figure 6: Capsule Max’s Design 3.0

Advantages and Disadvantages of Anker Nebula Capsule Max Anker Nebula Capsule Max is the latest generation of Nebula's growing product line. The company was born as a success of Anker, who decided to split his offer into several specialized brands. Which is this means that despite its new name, the Nebula is not an unknown company but it is part of a well-known group. It will give a direct effect on the Nebula Capsule Max product which is very good, especially for its size. 3.1

Advantages of Anker Nebula Capsule Max 3.1.1

Portability

Anker Nebula Capsule Max are not only small, but can be packed. The weight of 737 grams is also allow enough to be easily carried without any 5|P ag e

IMS457 – Article Critique

problems, the size of a can of soda. Although the character is small, it will still give a pretty clear picture.

Figure 7: Portability

3.1.2 Auto Focus Anker Nebula Capsule Max comes with lenses and cameras for 1 second autofocus. For example, move the Nebula Capsule Max by accident, and it should automatically adjust to reset the image brightness. If for any reason it does not trigger, holding the remotecontrol input selector and it should trigger the focus automatically. The instant clarity feature will help to get ultra-sharp rectangular images from almost every corner in one second with the Nebula Capsule

Max's

autofocus

and

keystone

technology.

Figure 8: Auto Focus 6|P ag e

IMS457 – Article Critique

3.1.3 Image Quality Anker Nebula Capsule Max comes with 720p come with 200 ANSI lumens and projections up to 100 inches, this portable projector is well worth for the price.

Figure 9: Image Quality 3.1.4 Bluetooth Speaker Anker Nebula Capsule Max comes with an 8W speaker is built-in to pump high-intensity audio around your space for higher cinematic immersion. The built-in speakers are clear and very powerful, they will not have the depth of power that the sound bar produces. It comes with a powerful 360-degree omnidirectional speaker that produces sound.

Figure 10: Bluetooth Speaker 7|P ag e

IMS457 – Article Critique

3.1.5 Nebula Apps Software Anker Nebula Capsule Max comes with their own application. So, we can control Nebula Capsule Max directly from our phone with the "Nebula Connect" application. You can download it from Google Play or the App Store.

Figure 11: Capsule Max’s Software 3.1.6 Universal Compatibility Anker Nebula Capsule Max comes with to connect HDMI and USB devices to present all your media on the big screen and connect your device to the projector directly, including your phone and game console. Then, you can even connect wireless devices using Airplay, Miracast or Bluetooth.

Figure 12: Universal Compatibility

8|P ag e

IMS457 – Article Critique

3.1.7 Pre-Installed Default Apps Anker Nebula Capsule Max using Android 8.1 Oreo with a special feature on top called "UI Nebula". This UI makes it possible to use Android without a touch screen because it is designed to be used with a remote control. It also allows you to watch Hulu, Netflix, and YouTube live through your device, so you can watch your favorite shows and movies without having to connect.

Figure 13: Android 8.1 Pre-installed 3.1.8 Battery Life Anker Nebula Capsule Max has 4 hours of video playback locally, but without an active Wi-Fi connection, it can last longer about 3 hours of streaming playback.

Figure 14: Battery Life 9|P ag e

IMS457 – Article Critique

3.2

Disadvantages of Anker Nebula Capsule Max 3.2.1 Premium Price Anker Nebula Capsule Max is a really premium product. This is because of the features offered and the general quality. However, the amount to be taken back from this product has continued to decline. Therefore, with the right business, you will be able to get good deals for this small projector. 3.2.2 Native Application Interfaces Anker Nebula Capsule Max had pre-installed application which is Netflix and Hulu are just bad. The interfaces half work with the normal "remote" mode and on the 'mouse' mode or phone app, it is just a pain to use anything.

Figure 15: Application Interface 3.2.3 Additional Accessories Anker Nebula Capsule Max needs an additional accessory like “Anker D0711111 Capsule Adjustable Tripod Stand”. It must be mounted on a tri-pod if you are projecting upward at all.

Figure 16: Accessories 10 | P a g e

IMS457 – Article Critique

3.2.4 Over Exposure However, this projector should be handling carefully because the Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) level has been calculated based on a distance of d=20 cm between the device and the human body. To maintain compliance with RF exposure requirements, use products that maintain a 20cm distance between the device and human body. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment 4.0

Similar Gadget In this age of technology, there is much competition between specialized gadgets and expensive and sophisticated gadgets today. Many gadget companies compete in different ways and mimic gadgets with one another, to sell their best-selling gadgets. Most of the gadgets have similar features as well as Capsule Max. Examples of gadgets that have the same features as Capsule Max are the BenQ GV1, ViewSonic M1 and RIF6 Cube. 4.1

BenQ GV1 BenQ GV1 is a portable projector that are ideal for projection system. It is easy to use because we just need to connect it with smartphone or laptop via cable or Bluetooth. We can used it whether we want to entertain the kids before bed or watch our favorite football game at any place that we want. That is what the BenQ GV1 promises that we can just connect our smartphone or laptop via cable or wireless, and surely enjoy the favorite movies and TV shows. The price of BenQ GV1 is RM1700.

Figure 17: BenQ GV1 11 | P a g e

IMS457 – Article Critique

For the features, both of them which is BenQ GV1 and Capsule Max looks more like a portable speaker than a projector. For the GV1, at the top there are four buttons, two of it is used to adjust the volume, and one button to turn the unit on. There is also a button that converts the GV1 between a projector and a Bluetooth speaker. Other than that, GV1 also have a manual focus ring on the side, it helps to ensures that the person who used it always have a well-organized picture. It can also be tilted up to 15 degrees, and the whole unit can be fitted with standard camera tripod mounting. At the back there are two ports, one for power adapter and USB-C port for connecting devices such as smartphones or compatible laptops. Other than that, we can also connect a USB-C card reader to project content such as photos or videos from a memory card or USB drive.

For the connectivity, BenQ GV1 and Capsule Max are working well with both Android and iOS-based devices. However, GV1 does not include standard USB-A ports to make it more easily connect with other inputs. If our device has a USB-C port it does not mean we can quickly connect it to a projection. However, GV1 also have lack. One of it is the lack of an HDMI or mini HDMI port also makes the GV1 pretty useless for gaming consoles or older laptops without more modern ports. However, setting up the GV1 is quite easy. It is because we just need to power it on, set up the Wi-Fi, and we will almost instantly be able to stream it via Apple Air Play. If you used it on Android, you will be able to use Google Cast. We can also directly plug a device into the GV1 using the supplied USB-C cable.

The GV1 has a maximum brightness of 200 lumens when plugged into a power source, but drops too much lower brightness when running on battery. If we compare the brightness between Capsule Max and GV1, both of them have a low brightness at 200 and 100 lumens respectively. 12 | P a g e

IMS457 – Article Critique

This brightness is not enough to use during the day as the picture quality will be very poor. BenQ GV1 and Capsule Max are a compact projector so we need to use batteries to power them when carrying them to places but we can also use a direct power source in case that we want to play games or watch movies for hours. The exact amount of time can be different from one model to another but if we are watching movies continuously, their batteries can last for about 3 to 4 hours. 4.2

ViewSonic M1

Figure 18: ViewSonic M1 The ViewSonic M1 is an ultra-portable LED projector that delivers convenient entertainment. The price is RM1300. The weight is 1.7 pounds which are 0.77 kilograms. With the weighing that less than two pounds, its simple and lightweight design makes the M1 ideal to move it from any place that we want to use. The ViewSonic M1 is designed primarily for home entertainment, but we can also use it for business presentations. M1 also has an integrated smart stand that helps to rotate the projector for almost a full 360-degree. We can rotate the project in its stand, we can place the projected image anywhere that we want. If we compare it with Capsule Max based on the smart stand, ViewSonic M1 is better because

13 | P a g e

IMS457 – Article Critique

Capsule Max just a portable projector that just can stand static and we cannot change it to the number of degrees that we want.

M1 is the projector that will automatically open without the need to press the power-on button. It is because once the lens is uncovered, the projector automatically powers on with full brightness for instant entertainment. Other than that, a built-in safety feature temporarily also will turn off the lens when objects are detected too close to the projector. For the brightness, ViewSonic M1 brightness is 140 ANSI lumens. In this situation, Capsule Max is much better because it has 200 ANSI lumens. This makes the Capsule Max will make pictures from LED projectors can appear brighter than ViewSonic M1. Besides, The M1’s sound system is nothing short of astounding for such a small projector. It has been built with dual 3-watt Harman Kardon speakers, it delivers both high quality and high enough volume to fill a small to mid-size room. An additional nice touch is a Display mode called Music, which blanks the screen so we can use the M1 strictly as a sound system.

The ViewSonic M1 offers three Eco modes which are Eco, Extended Eco, and Battery Saving. By default, the M1 automatically switches to Full when running from AC power and to Eco when running from its battery. However, we can manually choose any setting with either power source and get the same brightness in either case. Compared with Full power, Eco lowers lumen output by 13%, Extended Eco drops it by 32%, and Battery Saving mode drops it by 57%. The battery life is rated at up to 6 hours in Battery Saving mode. The longer battery life is more than Capsule Max. Capsule Max just can perform in 3 to 4 hours.

14 | P a g e

IMS457 – Article Critique

4.3

RIF6 Cube

Figure 19: RIF6 Cube RIF6 Cube is a new kind of mini projector designed for mobile devices. RIF6 CUBE uses a non-separable plastic silver case. The front panel contains a lens and a built-in speaker. The left side includes a slot for microSD and MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) port. It provides projector compatibility with smartphone, computer, laptop, gaming console, or TV screens. The panel also contains manual focus, which is the only control. The size is 2x2x2inches which is a small cube that can be carried anywhere that we want. We also can keep it in our pocket. At just 2 inches cubed, the power of portability literally fits in the palm of your hand. The weight is 0.3 pounds lightweight which is about 0.136 kilograms.

Other than that, this cube also has a tripod with three legs on hinges. It makes it looks very stylish. The flexibility legs allow us to give them a shape. It also has a built-in rechargeable internal battery that lasts up to 90 minutes and a 12-hour playtime handheld wireless speaker. Besides, its lamp life reaches 20,000 hours. Compare to the Capsule Max, the battery lifetime of Capsule Max is much better than RIF6 Cube. It is because we can use Capsule Max for about three to four hours which is longer than 90 minutes. 15 | P a g e

IMS457 – Article Critique

Its brightness reaches only 50 ANSI lumens which are low than Capsule Max brightness that reaches 200 lumens. The projector has 854 x 480 (WVGA) native resolution but supports up to 1080p. As known, expanding t...