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Can a Can-Sized Projector Create a Big Picture? Yes the Can Can.

Smaller than a 12-ounce soda, the Anker Nebula Capsule pours out the pixels.

Geoffrey Morrison
Geoffrey Morrison is a writer/photographer about tech and travel for CNET, The New York Times, and other web and print publications. He's also the Editor-at-Large for Wirecutter. He is the author of Budget Travel for Dummies as well as the bestselling sci-fi novels Undersea, and Undersea Atrophia. He's NIST and ISF trained, and has a degree in Audio Production from Ithaca College. He spends most of the year as a digital nomad, living and working while traveling around the world. You can follow his travels at BaldNomad.com and on his Instagram and YouTube channel.
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The Anker Nebula Capsule projector sits on a delicate blue background.
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The tiny Anker Nebula Capsule can fit in your pocket and stream movies whenever you want (as long as it's dark enough).

Check out our full review: Anker Nebula Capsule Pico Projector: Phosphorescent Pocket Pal.

The Anker Nebula Capsule sits on a glass table in front of a blurred background.
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The Capsule is rated for 100 lumens and I measured 85, making it the dimmest projector we've tested. However, it's tiny and inexpensive.

A closeup view of the tiny Capsule's even tinier focus dial.
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There's no lens zoom or shift, but unlike many inexpensive projectors, it has a focus dial. Personally I prefer a simple analog control like this over most automatic focus features.

The top of the Capsule showing its four buttons.
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These are the only buttons. To control the Capsule you'll need either the remote or the free Nebula Connect app.

The black-on-black remote in front of a leafy background.
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The remote is taller than the projector. You won't end up using it much because it's far easier to use the app.

A closeup of the back of the Capsule revealing its micro-USB and HDMI inputs.
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Micro USB for power. A full-size HDMI port is welcome. Some more expensive portable projectors make due with Mini HDMI.

A top-down view of the Capsule.
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The Capsule can work double duty as a Bluetooth speaker. On the bottom is a standard tripod mount.

The Capsule tries to blend in with some cans of soda and coffee.
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An eclectic four-pack for sure.

Check out our full review of the Capsule: Anker Nebula Capsule Pico Projector: Phosphorescent Pocket Pal.

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