TCL has revealed its first mobile projector, the Projector A1 It's an affordable offering that has built-in Google TV smarts It also has 8W speakers with Dolby Audio and costs just $499 TCL, famed for its TVs,

With built-in Google TV and Bluetooth speaker capability, this $499 projector makes for an interesting TV alternative.

Projectors have taken on such a small form factor that portable, all-in-one units have been dominating the market. TCL

With the ability to beam at up to 120 inches, that's a bigger display image than almost every TV on the market, and certainly every TV without an outrageous price.

For $500, the TCL Projector A1 offers solid value as a TV alternative. Its built-in Google TV lets you stream all your favorite content, provided you’re connected to Wi-Fi. Even better, it features one-touch auto-keystoning and auto-focus, saving you the hassle of manually adjusting the screen to get a clear, perfectly rectangular image.

TCL's new A1 Projector comes with Google TV for access to personalized recommendations, but its biggest strength is in its portability. At only 5.5 pounds, the built-in handle makes this smart projector a smarter choice for those looking to take movie night into the backyard.

While TCL is currently making waves with its unprecedented range of king-sized (85 inches and above) TVs, it turns out these these aren’t the limit of the brand’s home cinema ambitions. It’s also just announced that it’s joining the increasingly popular portable projector market in the cute, compact shape of the Projector A1.

Ahead of CES next month, TCL has already unveiled its first portable projector - the TCL Projector A1. The new Projector A1 boasts 1080p resolution and