There isn't much that I can add to what other reviewers have said, but I can affirm that my family found this to be a very pleasing and "decent value" purchase. Rather than rehashing a lot of what others already have mentioned, let me summarize my main thoughts:
1. Evaluate it for what it is. This is not, and is not intended to be, a device that generates a realistic or accurate view of the night sky and the various constellations. It's something of a "novelty" item that projects an array of simulated "stars" as well as moving nebula-like images on the ceiling and walls of even a moderately large room.
2. In its niche, it performs quite well. Since I planned to give it as a gift, I spent a fair amount of time researching, and found a group of astronomy buffs who gave it high marks (with the proviso that it's not scientifically accurate). But, in comparison to other similar products that advertise more heavily and widely in the marketplace, this one was rated considerably higher for the (relative) realism of its "star" display and the aesthetics of its "nebula" projections. In short, they tend to be brighter and more visually interesting, and the colors, speed of rotation, and such all are easily controlled from a smartphone via a free app.
3. Personally, I'm agnostic on the value of this category of products (Now that I know that highly realistic -- albeit fairly expensive -- projection systems are out there, I might buy one someday). This product cost somewhat more than the other products in its category, but our experience aligns with what the ratings by the astronomy buffs said: This product produces better, more enjoyable, and more "personalize-able" results for not very much more money. The real clincher in my case? My 16-year-old daughter absolutely loves it. Contrary to the experience reported by some other reviewers, she was able to download the app and connect to the device via our Wi-Fi, without any help from me, and without our having temporarily to step down the frequency or our wireless router, and then to control the device. It just worked; perhaps technical improvements were made after some of those other reviews were posted.
The bottom line for me is that my daughter is delighted with her gift, it has lived up to its billing so far, and (based on all the evidence available to me) it outperforms the competing products in its niche. So, scroll down through the search results, resist the temptation to click on the dark-colored competing devices, and give this one some serious consideration. In our case, at least, the end results were well worth the modest price premium.
| Brand | encalife |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | SHENZHEN NANXIN TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD |
| Part Number | NX-SK20 |
| Item Weight | 1.92 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 11.81 x 5.91 x 11.81 inches |
| Item model number | NX-SK20 |
| Assembled Height | 30 centimeters |
| Assembled Length | 30 centimeters |
| Assembled Width | 15 centimeters |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Style | Modern |
| Color | White |
| Finish types | Projector |
| Number of Lights | 1 |
| Maximum Compatible Wattage | 390 Kilowatts |
| Special Features | Color Changing |
| Shade Color | Multicolor |
| Light Direction | Adjustable |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Switch Style | alexa |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Type of Bulb | Led |
