This Nebula Capsule 3 Refurb Deal Drops It to $177

The Deal

The refurbished Anker Nebula Capsule 3 is on sale for $209.47, then drops to $177.47 plus tax when you enter promo code GSD32C at checkout. Shipping is free from a U.S. warehouse, according to the deal listing.

That is a much more interesting price for this projector. A new Capsule 3 is currently listed at $399.99, so the deal saves $222.52 compared with buying new at that sale price. It is also $53 below the previous Frontpage deal cited by Slickdeals.

The Capsule 3 is not just another generic mini projector. It has a native 1080p picture, licensed Google TV with Netflix, automatic focus and keystone correction, and a built-in battery rated for up to 2.5 hours of video. The soda-can-shaped body is the reason it made sense in our portable camping movie setup: it is small enough to bring without turning movie night into a packing project.

The limitation is brightness. At 200 ANSI lumens, the Capsule 3 works best after dark or in a room where you can control the light. It is a portable projector for evening movies, hotel rooms, cabins, and occasional backyard use—not a replacement for a bright living-room TV.

Should You Buy It?

The refurbished condition deserves equal weight. Check the seller's return window and warranty on the checkout page before ordering, and use a credit card with purchase protection if possible. Refurb inventory can also disappear quickly.

Still, $177.47 is low enough to change the value equation. If you wanted a compact, battery-powered projector with proper streaming software, this is a strong deal. If you need daytime brightness or do not want the uncertainty of refurbished gear, pay more for a new model instead.