Rising Concerns Over Extreme Evolutions in the Projection Industry Potentially Overstepping Boundaries
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Recently, we've noticed a trend among projector manufacturers: offering first-party accessories to enhance the home cinema experience – for an additional cost, of course. One such example is Xgimi's new portable projector, the MoGo 4. Priced at £509 / $499 / AU$1299, the PowerBase Stand – which extends the projector's battery life up to five hours – will set you back an extra £109 / $129 / AU$100. That's more than 20% of the projector's cost in most regions!
Xgimi isn't the only one to jump on this bandwagon. Buyers of Nebula's Nebula X1 4K projector (£2200 / $2999) can opt for add-on wireless satellite speakers, a carry case, and two wireless microphones for an additional £500 / $999. Are these optional extras just another way for manufacturers to offer customers flexibility or the beginning of a slippery slope?
The question remains: how far will manufacturers take this? Will we start seeing core features like Dolby Atmos support or specific connectivity options become exclusive 'extras' that cost even more?
We don't want the TV and AV industry to follow in the footsteps of the car industry, where core performance and infotainment features are locked behind expensive trim levels and paid software updates. For now, companies like Xgimi and Nebula seem to be offering add-ons that upgrade the core devices, rather than gating performance or essential features. But will future examples be similarly innocuous? Only time will tell!
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Keep an eye on our review of the Nebula X1 and our take on the Xgimi MoGo 4 for more insights!
- In our upcoming review of the Nebula X1, we will be examining whether the add-on wireless satellite speakers and other accessories are worth their hefty prices.
- We are curious to see if other hi-fi brands will follow Xgimi and Nebula's lead in offering accessories as additional purchases, potentially making core features exclusive extras.
- If you're in the market for a new speaker, be sure to check out our reviews of various brands and models to find the best fit for your technology setup and budget.
- In our preview of the Xgimi MoGo 4, we discuss the PowerBase Stand and its impact on the overall cost of the projector, questioning whether this is a lucrative strategy for the producer.
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