Microprojector

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What is a micro projector?

Imagine a high resolution (1280x768 for the 3M) projector that fits in the palm of your hand. These devices are designed to connect to PCs, Laptops, Netbooks, Digital Cameras, PDAs, and even mobile phones!

No longer will you have to settle for a few inch screen with limited viewing area. If you enjoy browsing, watching movies, on even gaming on your portable device, enhance and share your experience by simply connecting a micro projector.

3M MPro Portable Projector

Brief Product Description:
"3M MPRO110 Micro Professional Projector As one of the world's smallest projectors, the new 3M(TM) Micro Professional Projector MPro110 uses energy-efficient LED technology for up to 10,000 hours of operation. There are no noisy fans, and set-up is easy. The new 3M MPro110 works well with computers, cell phones, PDAs and more to project files, photos and movies anywhere there's a surface." from Amazon.

Key Features:
Resolution: 1280x768, 2500:1 contrast ratio
Battery: Lithium Ion rechargeable, 40-60minutes of usage

Light source: LED (10,000hours)
Video Connections: VGA,SVGA,XGA,WXGA

Size:
Height 0.9",Depth 4.5",Width 2"
Weight: 5.6ounces

Click here if this is the right micro projector for you Micro Professional Projector MPRO110

For additional details on this device check the 3M manufacturers page here.

Optoma EP-PK-101 PICO Pocket Projector

Product Description (from Amazon.com):
"The versatile Optoma EP-PK-101 PICO projector is the smallest projector you have ever seen! Its compact size and durability make it a must have for travel and on-the-spot presentations. Small enough to fit in your pocket, bright enough to spark your imagination.

Optoma PK-101 with iPod Connection Kit

Connects to:
a) iPod, iPhone, and iTouch with included bundled connection kit
b) Camcorders, DV-Cams, and Digital Cameras enabled with standard composite AV Out with included composite cable
c) DVD Players and other video players enable with standard composite AV Out with included composite cable

Note: This configuration does not connect to notebook computers, PCs PDAs, cell phones, or other devices unless the device has composite output. Please make sure to consult your device's owner manual.

Make your video capable iPod, iPhone, or iTouch a mobile projection device. Use the Optoma PICO projector to:
1) Project video (project previously downloaded video content or project live uTube video)
2) Project photographs
3) Project a Powerpoint presentation (note Powerpoints must first be saved in .pdf format."

Key Features:

Resolution: 480 x 320, Vivid 1000:1 contrast ratio
Battery: Lithium Ion rechargeable, up to 2hours
Light source: LED (20,000hours)

Video Connections: Optoma universal connection cable
iPod, iPhone and iTouch using the optional Optoma Apple connection kit
Your Nokia N95 and N96 using the optional Optoma Nokia connection kit
DVD Players and other video players enable with standard composite AV Out
Mobile phone, Media players,Camcorders, DV-Cams and Digital Cameras enabled with standard composite AV Out

Size:
Height 0.6",Depth 4.1",Width 2"
Weight: 4ounces

Decided that the Optoma is the brand that best fits your needs, click Optoma EP-PK-101 PICO Pocket Projector- 4 oz. to purchase.

For additional information on the device, check the manufacturers website.

Aiptek PJV11X Pocket Cinema V10 Portable Projector

Product Description: (thanks to Amazon)
"Portable Media Players are a thing of the past. What good is watching your favorite movie or TV show on a 2 inch screen? Slip the Aiptek PocketCinema into your pocket and you'll be able to project a 42 inch image on any surface! And with support for up to 8GB SDHC cards, you'll be able to carry hours and hours of video with you. James Bond never had it this good!"

Key Features:

Resolution: 640x480
Battery: Lithium Ion rechargeable, ~60min operation time
Light source: LED (20,000hours)

Video Connections:
3-in-1 AV in/Audio out jack, built-in memory or memory card
Connects with A/V cables, USB, or SD Memory Cards

Size:
Height 0.9",Depth 4.9",Width 2.1"
Weight: 5.2ounces w/o battery

Click Aiptek PJV11X PocketCinema V10 Portable Projector (Silver) if Aiptek is the right micro projector solution for you.

For additional information review the manufacturers webpage.

Micro Projectors on Amazon

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If you're looking for larger projection systems

If you're curious about other Projectors, LCD or Plasma screens, look no further: Home Viewing System Review has everything you'll need.

Then Projectors on Amazon will give you a wide selection of applicable devices.

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Reader Feedback

  • El Mar 16, 2009 @ 3:18 am | delete
    Great page - I can't wat until these become common place in phones and laptops. You mentioned that the Optoma is not great for use with laptops. I agree! There is some information about what to look out for if you ARE looking for a poket projector for use with a laptop here: http://www.portable-projection.com/projectors-for-laptops/

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