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corrosion protection for the screen, cabinet or cabling. Dust and dirt can affect the display, HDMI inputs and USB ports. Even a fairly short period of time in a humid outdoor environment can wreak havoc on an indoor TV. That’s not to mention the screens are typically too dim, even for shaded outdoor areas. Sound quality is often poor, too, with ambient noise and wind drowning out the transmission.” For something even more cinematic, projector brand Xgimi has launched a low cost 70-inch outdoor movie screen. It can be erected in a minute or two, and when not in use, folds down to just 46cm. and fits into its own backpack- friendly carry case. The Xgimi screen comprises an aluminium frame and and boasts a wrinkle-free, weatherproof surface that’s both washable, and stable in breezy conditions, thanks to four, robust ground stakes. Whether camping, throwing a garden shindig, or just turning the decking into an open-air theatre, this £89 accessory is a must-have for any portable projector owner. Xgimi also offers the screen bundled with its MoGo 3 Pro portable projector, a complete grab-and-go cinematic solution, priced at £519. Samsung’s second-gen Freestyle projector


also remains a strong recommendation when it comes to outdoor entertainment. This compact beamer can project an HD image up to 100-inches wide, and features Samsung’s Gaming Hub built-in for streaming Xbox Cloud and GeForce Now titles, no console needed. Whether you’re showing a movie on the


garden wall or gaming under the stars, The Freestyle keeps things simple. Point it at almost any surface and it’ll automatically level, focus, and adjust the image. It’s also voice-enabled via Bixby and Alexa. It can even double up as a smart speaker. It typically retails for £449. Good weather usually affords an opportunity


to promote outdoor sound systems. All the better if they’re smart enough for both interior and exterior use. That’s where Monitor Audio’s Climate CL2 M speaker comes into its own.


Priced at £750 a pair, the Climate CL2 M is part of Monitor Audio’s burgeoning architectural speaker range and features a smart moulded ABS enclosure, with an IP66 rating.


Fully IP68 waterproof and dustproof, the Flip 7 has improved audio quality, with an upgraded tweeter and dome design, and an AI Sound Boost mode, to enhance bass. With up to 16 hours of battery life, Bluetooth 5.4, Auracast connectivity, which allows multiple users to stream to the speaker, the spec is as large as the Flip 7 is compact. It also comes with a new finger loop/carabiner design, which could prove a useful reason for anyone still using a previous Flip to upgrade. It retails for £130.


Its stablemate, the £170 JBL Charge 6,


The CL2 M ships with the brand’s Quick-Link bracket system, a die-cast aluminium L-bracket with integrated cable management, which should make installation swift and painless. A passive design, the speaker protects speaker terminals behind a rubberised flap. Audio quality is assured, as the CL2 M utilises Monitor Audio driver technology familiar from the brand’s celebrated Hi-Fi loudspeakers.


When it comes to portable audio, JBL is the 300Lb gorilla in the room. Its Flip models have sold millions of units worldwide and have become a summer essential, so you know demand is going to be massive for the new Flip 7.


promises even deeper bass, has a detachable strap, and a massive 28-hour battery. The IP68- certified Charge 6 also doubles as a USB-C powerbank, useful for camping or impromptu park picnics. Another shop-floor winner, we think. For those that prefer their portables wrapped in leather, Marshall’s Emberton III is difficult to resist. This ultra-compact £150 Bluetooth speaker brings rock ‘n’ roll attitude to the great outdoors; it’s dust and waterproof, with a whopping 32-hours battery life. It combines classic Marshall guitar amp styling with True Stereophonic audio, a proprietary multi- directional spatial sound innovation from the brand. >>


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