Backyard Beamer

Portable pico projectors make it easy to get a big image wherever you go, but new models with rechargeable batteries allow for even greater flexibility by untethering the projector from the power outlet. The AAXA M6 ($599) is a compact 1080p-resolution DLP projector driven by LED lamps with a 30,000-hour lifespan. Brightness is specified at 1200 lumens (500 lumens when using battery power), and maximum image size is 200 inches. An HDMI jack lets you connect a computer or a Roku or Amazon Fire stick for streaming, and it also has VGA, USB, and SD card inputs. AAXA says the M6’s battery life when fully charged is 90 minutes — enough to watch most movies or a few episodes of HBO’S Silicon Valley. aaxatech.com