Kmart launches $99 ‘must-have’ after expensive versions go viral: ‘OMG I need it’
Kmart Australia has caused a stir with its latest tech gadget – a projector that hundreds claim has taken home movie night ‘to the next level’.
The gadget is one of the cheaper options on the market at $99 and, according to reviews, is super quiet and super effective.
One woman’s positive review of the cheap device went viral on TikTok, leading to the stock selling out online.
“I wanted to buy it from Amazon but wanted it right away so I went to Kmart,” said Elly Brown.
She then plugged it in and turned it on, despite it being light outside, and was delighted with the results.
She tried again in the evening and told her followers to go in and buy one – because it exceeded her expectations.
She added that the projector was quite quiet, compared to others, and in her eyes a must-have.
The projector automatically changes the image depending on the angle of the projection, so that it is ‘a good image every time’ and has its own speaker.
A young woman’s projector review has people rushing to Kmart
She was impressed with how well it worked in a bright bedroom and raved about how it worked at night
“You can connect it to any speaker,” she added, for those who want higher sound quality.
It can connect to devices via Bluetooth and Chrome Cast for iPad and iPhone.
It also comes with built-in apps that can be used over Wi-Fi.
“It’s actually the best thing that ever happened,” one woman commented.
She added that it can also be projected onto the ceiling – after people complained about not having clear walls.
“Good to know, others like this cost $250,” one woman said.
Dozens of people revealed that the review made them want one of the projectors.
While others complained that the viral video had caused them to ‘sell out’.
“So annoying that it’s sold out online and in my area,” one woman said.
“Amazing, you made sure it sold out,” said another.
“Argh, I can’t find it and it’s taking forever for Kmart to restock,” a third added.
Home theater systems have been popular for a while: last year, Big W’s inflatable outdoor theater system went viral and sold out in record time.
The cinema sets came with a blow-up screen and cost $399.