Buying Guide to the Vivitek Qumi
The Qumi by Vivitek was among the first portable, LED-powered projectors capable of high definition and 3D display. The Vivitek Corporation has manufactured several different Qumi models, many of which can be found on eBay. Regardless of why you're looking for a portable projector, you can find a Qumi on eBay to fit your needs.
What types of devices pair with the Vivitek Qumi?All of the projectors in the Qumi line pair with almost any digital devices you might have in your home or workplace. There are multiple ways to connect your Qumi to your other devices. Connectivity options include MHL, HDMI, Wi-Fi, USB, built-in memory, and the embedded media player on the Qumi Q6 for example.
The Vivitek Qumi projector system readily pairs with:
- Smartphones - The Qumi pairs with Android phones as well as iOS.
- Tablets - Use your Qumi to project presentations or information from your tablet.
- Computers - Works with Apple and PC.
- Digital Cameras - Pair the Vivitek Qumi with your digital camera to share photos.
- Game Consoles - With the Qumi, you can project your games on the wall and play on a six-foot screen.
Vivitek has manufactured several models of the Qumi since they launched the mark in 2011. Each of the different Qumis has different features and advantages. All of them are small, lightweight, portable, and capable of jumbo projection sizes.
Check out eBay for a selection of affordable Vivitek Qumi portable projectors and find one to fit your needs. If you're looking for something for home entertainment, the Q2 or Q4 might be good options. For more professional presentations and commercial purposes, the Qumi Q7 Plus or Q8 might be better.
- Qumi Q2 - 300 lumens, 720p projection. Weighs 1.1 pounds.
- Qumi Q3 and Q3 Plus - Operates at up to 500 lumens, 5,000:1 contrast ratio.
- Qumi Q4 - 1280 x 800 720p projection, 500 lumens.
- Qumi Q38 - Up to 600 lumens, 10,000:1 contrast ratio.
- Qumi Q5 - 500 lumens, 30,000:1 contrast ratio.
- Qumi Q6 - Up to 800 lumens, 30,000:1 contrast ratio. Weighs 1.04 pounds.
- Qumi Q7 and Q7 Plus - Up to 1,000 lumens of brightness, weighs just over 3 pounds.
- Qumi Q8 - Up to 1,000 lumens, 1080p full HD projection.
The different Vivitek Qumi models have different display definitions available. The Q38, Q6, and Q8 support high definition 1080p projection. The other models offer display resolutions of up to 720p.
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