LG eXpo projector accessory unboxing video

The eXpo is a Windows Mobile 6.5 QWERTY slider handset offering the 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor (a la the TG01 and the HTC HD2). AT&T is currently offering the phone for $300 on a 2-year contract.

Other specs for the eXpo include a 3.2-inch display, a 5-megapixel camera, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a microSD slot for up to 16GB cards.

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The projector - which snaps on to the back of the phone - is not actually available yet to buy in the States but is thought to be due soon priced around the $170 mark.

The video above, a kind of fake cubicle-based unboxing, shows both devices and the kind of projected imagery the phone is capable of.

Via Pocket-lint

AAXA M1 micro-projector

Two models will be on offer, each capable of projecting up to a 100-inch picture.  The entry-level M1 Standard gets a 3.5mm composite video input (complete with a suitable adapter cable), a native SVGA 800 x 600 resolution, 66 lumen brightness from its LED lighting, and a handy remote control, while the M1 Plus adds a 1280 x 960 VGA input (though you’ll obviously only get 800 x 600 max output); both also have 3.5mm headphone jacks and a microUSB port.  Eventually, AAXA say, you’ll be able to use that USB connection to hook up a computer, though right now they’re not providing the necessary drivers.

Otherwise there’s 1GB of onboard storage and an SD card reader, integrated media player app and stereo 1W speakers; the whole thing measures 112 x 105 x 46 mm.  Each model is available for preorder now, priced at $299 for the AAXA M1 Standard and $359 for the AAXA M1 Plus.  They’ll ship on December 21st and January 21st respectively.

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Microvision and Intel create gaming rig with Show WX pico projector

Players of first-person shooter computer games traditionally play while seated with a keyboard, mouse, and fixed monitor.
However, these hardcore gamers soon may be unleashed from their stationary position to enjoy a realistic virtual combat experience with life-sized video images, projected on walls, ceilings and floors, all from a weapon-styled projection game controller they hold in their hands.

Among the first consumers to try a prototype of such a product will be the players and spectators attending the Intel(R) Extreme Masters PC gaming tournament in Edmonton, Alberta on Friday, Dec. 11 through Sunday, Dec. 13. Intel Corp., sponsor of the event, has invited laser display technology supplier Microvision, Inc. (NASDAQ: MVIS), of Redmond, Wash., to give gamers a first look at a new technology that projects a follow-you-anywhere video image - up to 200 inches across - from a handheld game controller.

Game players at the tourney who give the prototype a spin will experience "an immersive, 360-degree feel," promises Ian Brown, Microvision's Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "The company's laser projection engine can show a distortion-free image on nearly any flat or curved surface. Consequently, the game goes along with the gamer and reflects the character's position in three-dimensional space."

It's no coincidence that Microvision also happens to be a main mover behind the emerging consumer-electronics product category known as "pico projectors." In September, the company started shipping its first SHOWWX(TM) laser pico projectors - based on its PicoP(R) display engine - to customers in the Asia Pacific region and Europe. But the game tournament demo in Canada will show off the versatility of Microvision's PicoP display engine beyond the streaming movies, music videos, camera-phone snapshots and business presentations which are the media most likely to be shown with pico projectors.

"The game application takes advantage of our PicoP display engine's infinite focus," Brown says. "We believe that Microvision's technology can be used to create a new level of realism and interactive freedom for gamers. As the worldwide market for video games exceeds $50 billion, we are very excited to partner with Intel to showcase this new advance in gaming technology to the world's best gamers at Intel Extreme Masters."

"Intel believes that radical innovations like Microvision's laser projection engine will continue to drive the gaming industry forward," said George Woo, Intel Corporation's Marketing Manager of the Intel Extreme Masters. "We are pleased to demonstrate how Microvision's technology and the Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 processor Extreme Edition can create a new way for gamers to become immersed in the game world."

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Microvision is happy to announce that they have teamed up with Intel to create a brand new gaming system that will help motivate gamers to get up from their chairs and really get into the game. The prototype that they have created is a first person shooter game, but the controller is actually the character’s rifle. Instead of using a fixed monitor, the system uses Microvision’s SHOW WX projector, which is mounted to the gun controller. The game system allows the user to move around his room to display the digital environment. In other words, when the player turns left, the character turns left. The character’s movement is still depending on buttons on the gun, but this technology allows the gamer to experience the game in a way that no one else has yet to attempt. Microvision and Intel plans to display the technology this weekend at the Intel Extreme Masters PC Gaming Tournament in Edmonton Alberta. “The game application takes advantage of our PicoP display engine’s infinite focus,” Brown says. “We believe that Microvision’s technology can be used to create a new level of realism and interactive freedom for gamers. As the worldwide market for video games exceeds $50 billion, we are very excited to partner with Intel to showcase this new advance in gaming technology to the world’s best gamers at Intel Extreme Masters.”


Via AboutProjectors, Microvision press release

Brightboxe multimedia/gaming DLP projector

Featurign the same DLP pico projector module as the LG eXpo, the Brightboxe multimedia/gaming DLP projector was recently announced.

Designed to connect easily to any Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox 360, or Sony PS2 or PS3, the Brightboxe promises a 480p resolution and a 500:1 contrast ratio. It also uses pure RGB LEDs as a light source, so it never needs lamp replacement. Under normal lighting conditions, the Brightboxe can crank out a 60-inch image. If you have something a bit more controlled, you can expect images greater than 100 inches.

Via bigpicturebigsound.com

LG GW820 eXpo smartphone gets projector accessory

 

 

LG GW820 eXpo Specs

 

Carrier

AT&T

Form Factor

Slide

Camera

5.0 MP AF camera with built-in flash

Music Player

Windows® Media Player

Qwerty

Full, Compact QWERTY Keyboard for Fast Messaging

Touch Screen

Yes

Bluetooth

Version: 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

Web

Internet Explorer® Mobile

Technology

GPRS/EDGE Quad-band

Frequency

Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), UMTS/HSDPA Tri-band (850/1900/2100 MHz)

Dimensions

4.45” (H) x 2.24” (W) x 0.648” (D)

Battery

1500mAh Li-polymer

Adapt 305 Pocket Projector

Good 'ol English gentlemen at www.personalprojector.co.uk say:

For anyone who's been tracking the progress of pico projectors, this amazing little device will be seen as something akin to the holy grail.

Despite its pocket-sized dimensions, it's somehow able to throw out a 100in pin-sharp picture at 800x400 resolution with an impressive brightness rating of 45 lumens.

As well as being able to connect to your laptop, console, iPod or phone, the 305 also has its own built-in media player capable of handling MPEG and AVI files from the generous 4GB of onboard memory.

For even more storage, there's an SD Card slot and there's even a cute little tripod for keeping things steady.

The media player struggled with some DIVX files I tried, while the two-hour battery life means movie fans are going to have to have it rigged up to the mains.

However, this doesn't diminish the fact that the Adapt 305 is far and away the best projector of this type I've tried.

The Adapt ADPP 305micro projector features

Project image up to 100 inches at 350CM distance

Project video, photo, music from its memory/micro SD card

Easily project from laptop, PC, net book by VGA

Photo: JPEG, BMP,GIF Audio: MP3, WMA, WAV, APE, FLAC, AAC, AAC+,MPEG1,2,2.5

Video: MPEG1,2,4 AVI 3G, WMV9, VC1, ASF, RM, RMVB, FLV

Audio speaker Stereo (0.5W * 2)

Built-in memory: 4GB

Memory Slot TF card/Micro SD card 

Resolution:800x600 SVGA

Aspect Ratio 4:3

Zoom & Focus: Manual

Dimensions
Projector: Dimension 110mm x 60mm x 25mm (40mm with battery)
Weight: 190 grams using mains (300 grams inc. 1 hr battery)
Projected Screen: 6 to 100 inches

Sparkz iPhone/iPod Dock and Projector

Billed as being the ‘world’s first iPhone/iPod portable projector’ – make of that what you will considering the above named products (and certainly with reference to the Qingbar MP101 and iJector) – the Sparkz iPhone/iPod Dock Pico Projector sports a 3M LED LCoS lens offering 15 lumens brightness and a resolution of up to 640 x 480 (1024 x 768 is also represented) allowing for projections of up to 60”, comes with integrated stereo speakers and as well as serving to also charge any docked iPhone or iPod the device will also happily work with a host of other AV equipment, such as DVD players, camcorders and gaming consoled (including portable gaming devices such as the PSP) thanks to the addition of an AV port. It also comes complete with its own tripod allowing you to easily set the device up to project on walls (though it can be used sans tripod if you’re looking to employ this as a bedside table dock).

The Sparkz iPhone/iPod Dock Pico Projector which is billed as offering a battery life of up to 2.5 hours based on a full charge along with an LED life of up to 50,000 hours will set you back some $495 which, considering the price points of the aforementioned other iPhone/iPod projectors, is a pretty sweet deal.

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Via nexus404

Fujitsu F-04B Smartphone With Modular Pico-Projector

The F-04B isn't your average touchscreen QWERTY slider. If you want to slim things down, the 3.4-inch screen and slide-out keyboard can be separated, and you can also attach an 854 x 480 pico-projector in place of the keyboard.
When separated, the keyboard communicates with the screen via Bluetooth, and can act as a keyboard, microphone, speaker, and game pad. It also serves as a remote control when the pico-projector is used.

The F-04B is like no smartphone you've ever seen. It's modular, and consists of up to three layers that slide together to make a Bluetooth-connected smartphone sandwich. This device has a display unit with a 3.4" touchscreen and a keyboard unit, each with its own Lithium-Ion battery. The full QWERTY keyboard can be removed, allowing you to use the phone as a thin touchscreen device. On its own, the keyboard acts as a microphone, speaker, and gamepad.

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FPS Pearl M3 projector

Product Features

• Native 16:9 aspect ratio high definition VGA display.
• Li-ion Rechargable 2500mAh Battery, up to 3 hours' consistent play.
• Play/Project directly from the on-board 2G hard drive. No third-party devices necessary.
• Connect to mobile devices, iPhone, MP4 player, iPod, Wii, PSP, PDA, etc.
• Multi-Compatible formats (Video: AVI,MPEG1,MPEG2,MPEG4 3G,WMV9/VC1,ASF, M/RMVB and FLV; Audio: MP3,WMA,WAV,APE,FLAC AAC/AAC+ and MPEG1/2/2.5 ; Photo: JPG, BMP, GIF)

HYPOLED develops mega-tiny VGA projector display

HYPOLED, an 18-month-old project tasked with creating OLED microdisplays for upcoming pico projectors, has just released a report of its recent progress. Among the advances is a Fraunhofer IPMS-designed all digital VGA, full color OLED microdisplay backplane with matching pico projector optics. The display measures just 0.18-mm thick and is already in prototype manufacturing. The super miniscule display is connected to a MediaBox enabling it to operate via WiFi. Fraunhofer is now expected to begin developing a prototype of the full projector.

Via Engadget

Optoma Pico PK 100 simplified model for $199

The PK 100 will join the previously introduced PK 101 ($229) and PK 102 ($249) models.

Model PK 100 ($199 estimated retail) is billed as a more simplified version of the miniature DLP-based Pico projectors the company has introduced in the past.

The new model is designed for general purpose use and features composite-video inputs for connection to similarly configured digital cameras, game consoles movie cameras and similar devices.
The projector is expected to be broadly distributed, especially through Optoma's online retail partners, according to Jon Grodem, Optoma's product marketing director.

The unit features the same tiny .17 DLP DMD chip used in Optoma's earlier models, and is powered by three LED lamps (red, green and blue) capable of outputting up to 11 ANSI lumens of brightness at a 1,000:1 contrast ratio.

The PK 100 will join the previously introduced PK 101 ($229) and PK 102 ($249) models.
In related news, Optoma said Apple has agreed to expand the distribution of the PK 101 model to up to 170 Apple stores nationwide beginning in October.

Via Twice

Microvision Ships SHOWWX Laser Picoprojector

In case you missed the projector before, it is a small plug-and-play projector that is capable of projecting an image of 12-inches to 150-inches depending on ambient light. The PicoP display engine keeps the image in focus no matter how far the projector is from the projection surface.

The resolution of the projector is 848 x 480. Pricing and availability for the SHOWWX is unknown.

Via  SlashGear

Optoma PK102 Pico Projector has 4 GB Storage

“Customers made it clear that the best way to improve on the Pico concept was to add convenience and connectivity options, especially VGA,” said Optoma marketing director Jon Grodem, in a statement. “The new improvements make Pico more versatile and more convenient for both personal and business use.”

The PK102 can handle resolutions up to 800 by 600 pixels, and projects images at a native resolution of 480 by 320 pixels. The projector can handle common video and image formats directly from files loaded into its 4 GB of internal memory—that includes MPEG-4, H.264, and AVI, along with JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, and PNG—and users can pop on an optional USB connector to access media from a thumb drive or other USB device. The rechargeable lithium ion battery can power the PK102 for up to 90 minutes; there’s a dedicated power plug for faster recharging, too.

Via  DigitalTrends

Optoma Pico PK102

Small enough to fit in a shirt pocket and light enough to carry around like a cell phone, the PK102 differs from its older, less talented cousin, the Optoma Pico PK101, by being able to connect to a wider range of sources. Or to no source at all.

As with the PK101, the PK102 can connect to a composite video source like a digital camera or camera phone. In addition, it can connect to a computer's VGA port or to a component video source. It can also read an assortment of image and movie files from USB memory keys or from its 4 Gbytes of internal memory—enough to hold 6,000 pictures or eight hours of video, according to Optoma. Battery life is 60 to 90 minutes, Optoma says.

Buy the Optoma PK102 Pico Pocket Projector

Via PCMag

Samsung P410M compact projector

The P410M boasts up to 800 x 600 resolution and a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, together with inputs that include VGA, composite and a USB port.

There’s also a full remote control, 170 lumen brightness and an LED lamp rated for up to 30,000 hours usage. Twin 1W speakers handle stereo sound, though probably aren’t something you’d like to listen to a whole feature-film on. Unfortunately there’s no sign of a battery, so it looks like the P410M is mains-only.

Via Slashgear

3M MPro120 Pocket Projector Review

Compared to the MPro110, its first-gen predecessor, the MPro120 is larger and better put together. It also gains a voice – in the shape of integrated stereo speakers – and a chunkier battery, promising around four hours of runtime versus the 110’s measly single hour. In terms of design, the 120 is far more visually appealing, too, with a matte-finish plastic case bisected by a glossy button strip. Hardware controls include power, brightness, battery status and volume, together with a firm but not too tricky focus dial up front by the lens.

Read the full review at SlashGear

EPOQ EPP-CEP1 Windows CE Pico Projector Unveiled

EPOQ EPP-CEP1 has something interesting inside. The EPOQ EPP-CEP1 Pico Projector runs Windows CE on a Samsung ARM 9 Core 2442 at 400MHz.

This means you can directly carry and display Microsoft Office and PDF documents on the time device. The CEP1 is making you independent from a PC or Notebook.

With the EPOQ CEP1, you can project images up to 50 inches onto any surface with a VGA resolution.
This Pico projector is operated with the touch pad located on the unit's top side. Moreover, it offers a USB host, allowing you to plug in a mouse and keyboard into the CEP1's USB ports, so users can easily control the operation of a computer.

Other features of this Windows CE Pico Projector include 64MB NAND flash, 64MB SDRAM, SD card slot, 4 hour battery life, 10 lumens brightness, and USB port.

Measurements of the CEP1 are 138.5 x 58.5 X 25 mm and the weight is 168g.

Via i4u.com

Viewsonic PJD2121

Viewsonic has unveiled its latest mini projector called the PJD2121 short throw DLP projector. The projector has 400 lumens of brightness and a native resolution of 800 x 600. The contrast ratio is 1800:1 and the projector supports both 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios.

The projector also supports 720p resolution HD programs and has a short throw distance. From four feet away from the projection surface the device can throw a 60-inch image. The device has a maximum image size of 120-inches.

Buy the ViewSonic PJD2121 400 Lumens Ultra Portable PICO DLP Projector 2.1LBS
 

Via SlipperyBrick

Viewsonic PJD2121 Specs (via Viewsonic):


Buy the ViewSonic PJD2121 400 Lumens Ultra Portable PICO DLP Projector 2.1LBS

The new ViewSonic® PJD2121 compact portable projector leaves nothing behind but the weight.

• Supports both 720p and 1080i HD formats
• Brilliant images, produced at 400 lumens with a contrast ratio of 1800:1
• Texas Instruments’ BrilliantColor™ technology creates pictures true to life
• Using multiple picture modes create a presentation that will be entertaining and memorable
• Bottom load lamp and filter-less design provide easy maintenance and low total cost of ownership

This easy to pack and go device is light weight – just over 2 pounds – and is ready to perform anywhere you take it.

Features

BrilliantColor™ technology

Latest BrilliantColor™ Technology delivers stunning all-digital clarity with life-like color, sharp graphics and outstanding video. The sophisticated 5-segment color wheel enriches the yellow color performance that is key to accurate and vivid color reproduction.

Compact portable projector

With a small profile, only 8" x 4 ¾' x 2 ½", this projector is perfect for people on the go

Off-to-Go feature

Allows the busy presenter to simply unplug the projector and go without waiting for the usual cool down phase. This also protects lamp life from sudden power blackout.

Short throw displays a 60" crisp image from just 4 feet

Just right for small spaces or small groups

Super light weight for ultimate mobility

At just over 2 pounds this projector can effortlessly be carried in briefcase or travel bag

Supports HD signals including 720p and 1080i

Capable of displaying HD signals as well as other video and data sources.*

ViewMatch™ quick key for optimal color

Make adjustments from the remote control for quick and accurate color corrections

Specifications

TECHNOLOGY
	Type	0.55" Digital Micromirror Device (DLP
	Pixel Format	800x600 SGVA
	Zoom Factor	Fixed optical
DISPLAY
	Lens	Manual focus
	Keystone	Vertical +/-30 degrees
	Display size	35"–150" (diagonally)
	Throw Distance	28"–120"
	Throw Ratio	1.0:1
	Lamp type	50W, 2,000 hrs. normal
	Brightness	400 ANSI lumens
	Contrast Ratio	1,800:1
	Aspect Ratio	4:3 (native), 16:9
INPUT SIGNAL
	Computer and Video	RGB analog, NTSC, HDTV (480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i)
	Frequency	Fh:15–82kHz; Fv:50–85Hz
COMPATIBILITY
	PC	Analog: from VGA up to SXGA (scaled)
	Mac®	Analog: up to SXGA
CONNECTOR
	RGB Input	15-pin HD, D-sub
	Component Video Input	RCA jack x1 set
POWER
	Voltage	90–264vac, 50/60Hz (auto switching)
	Consumption	90W (max)
CONTROLS
	Basic	Standby/on, input, menu
	OnView®	Display mode, brightness, contrast, keystone, aspect ratio, blank screen, color temperature, user color, video (sharpness, saturation, tint), display (phase, tracking, H. postion, V. postion), advance (pan and scan, magnify, auto source, select, lamp hours, lamp reset, factory reset)
OPERATING CONDITIONS
	Temperature	32–104ºF (0–40ºC)
	Humidity	10-85% (non-condensing)
	Altitude	0–10,000 ft.
NOISE LEVEL
	Normal	31 dB (typ)
DIMENSIONS
	Physical (WxHxD)	8.1" x 4.7" x 2.6" (205mm x 120mm x 65mm)
WEIGHT
	Net	2.16 lb. (0.98 kgs)
	Gross	5.5 lb. (2.5 kgs)
REGULATIONS
		UL/cUL, FCC-B, CE, CB, CCC, NOM, ICES 003, IRAM, TUV/GS, GOST-R, HYGIENIC, SASO, UKrSEPRO, RoHS
RECYCLE/DISPOSAL
		The lamp in this product contains mercury. Please dispose of in accordance with local, state or federal laws.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
		Projector, power cable with adapter, VGA cable, remote control, soft case, lens cap, Quick Start Guide, ViewSonic Wizard CD (with User Guide)
WARRANTY
		3-year limited warranty on parts and labor, 1-year limited warranty on lamp, 1-year free Express Exchange® service*

User Guides

• Chinese Traditional PJD2121 User Guide (Chinese Traditional) PDF: 3.34MB
• German (Deutsch) PJD2121 User Guide (Deutshland/German) PDF: 2.97MB
• Simplified Chinese PJD2121 User Guide (Chinese Simplified) PDF: 3.11MB
• Russian PJD2121 User Guide (Russian) PDF: 3.1MB
• French (Français) PJD2121 User Guide (French) PDF: 2.9MB
• Spanish, Latin American (Español) PJD2121 User Guide (Spanish/Español) PDF: 3.05MB
• English, U.S. PJD2121 User Guide (English) PDF: 3.03MB

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Specifications

• PJD2121 Datasheet PDF: 420KB

Drivers

• Standard Monitor Driver Unsigned Size: 1MB
  
• Standard Monitor Driver Unsigned Win x64 Size: 1MB
  

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  Extended Express Exchange® (PRJ-EE-03-03)

  Part Number: PRJ-EE-03-03

  2nd and 3rd Year Extended Express Exchange & Recycling Disposal for PJ2xx, PJ3xx Projectors.
  
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  Replacement Lamp (RLC-052)

  Part Number: RLC-052

  Projector replacement lamp, compatible with: PJD2121.
  
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  Universal Ceiling Mount Kit (WMK-005)

  Part Number: WMK-005

  Universal projector ceiling mount kit. (Compatible with all ViewSonic Projectors except PJ258D & PJ260D)
  
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  Wireless Presentation Gateway WPG-350

  Part Number: WPG-350

  ViewSonic's new WPG-350 Wireless Presentation Gateway lets you wirelessly connect to any projector or display with an available VGA output.
  

TECHNOLOGY
	Type	0.55" Digital Micromirror Device (DLP
	Pixel Format	800x600 SGVA
	Zoom Factor	Fixed optical
DISPLAY
	Lens	Manual focus
	Keystone	Vertical +/-30 degrees
	Display size	35"–150" (diagonally)
	Throw Distance	28"–120"
	Throw Ratio	1.0:1
	Lamp type	50W, 2,000 hrs. normal
	Brightness	400 ANSI lumens
	Contrast Ratio	1,800:1
	Aspect Ratio	4:3 (native), 16:9
INPUT SIGNAL
	Computer and Video	RGB analog, NTSC, HDTV (480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i)
	Frequency	Fh:15–82kHz; Fv:50–85Hz
COMPATIBILITY
	PC	Analog: from VGA up to SXGA (scaled)
	Mac®	Analog: up to SXGA
CONNECTOR
	RGB Input	15-pin HD, D-sub
	Component Video Input	RCA jack x1 set
POWER
	Voltage	90–264vac, 50/60Hz (auto switching)
	Consumption	90W (max)
CONTROLS
	Basic	Standby/on, input, menu
	OnView®	Display mode, brightness, contrast, keystone, aspect ratio, blank screen, color temperature, user color, video (sharpness, saturation, tint), display (phase, tracking, H. postion, V. postion), advance (pan and scan, magnify, auto source, select, lamp hours, lamp reset, factory reset)
OPERATING CONDITIONS
	Temperature	32–104ºF (0–40ºC)
	Humidity	10-85% (non-condensing)
	Altitude	0–10,000 ft.
NOISE LEVEL
	Normal	31 dB (typ)
DIMENSIONS
	Physical (WxHxD)	8.1" x 4.7" x 2.6" (205mm x 120mm x 65mm)
WEIGHT
	Net	2.16 lb. (0.98 kgs)
	Gross	5.5 lb. (2.5 kgs)

Buy the ViewSonic PJD2121 400 Lumens Ultra Portable PICO DLP Projector 2.1LBS

Syndiant introduces world's first Wide SVGA and smallest WVGA pico projector panels

World`s First Wide SVGA 1024x600 Microdisplay and World`s Smallest WVGA
(854x480) Microdisplay

DALLAS--(Business Wire)--
Syndiant, enabling consumers to enjoy a large screen experience in handheld electronics, introduces four products that support WVGA, SVGA and Wide SVGA resolution in pico projectors, while maintaining the ability to meet cost, power and form-factor requirements.

Three of the new products are LCOS microdisplay panels featuring Syndiant's patented all-digital smart panel VueG8 technology. The panels are ideal for the embedded or stand-alone pico projector market.

The three new LCOS display panels are:

* The SYL2030 offers the world`s smallest WVGA (854x480 pixels) microdisplay at only 6 mm tall with a pixel array diagonal of 0.21 inches and a 5.4 micron pixel pitch. The SYL2030 is intended for the high volume embedded pico projector market by enabling very thin (< 7 mm) optical modules that can fit into a large number of handsets and other handheld devices.

* The SYL2041 supports SVGA (800x600 pixels) and WVGA (854x480 pixels) resolutions.

* The SYL2061 is the world`s first microdisplay to provide Wide SVGA (1024x600 pixels) resolution for pico projectors.

Both the SYL2041 and SYL2061 use a larger 9.4 micron pixel pitch to provide a larger active array size for higher brightness products using LED illumination.

"While high quality mobile content becomes increasingly available, the small size and low resolution of mobile devices displays limit the viewer`s experience," said Mark Harward, CEO Syndiant. "We are enabling the pico projector market by providing the world`s smallest microdisplays with the highest resolution and the smallest form-factor." Syndiant`s fourth announced product, the SYA1012 ASIC controller, is an important advancement for pico projectors using Syndiant`s VueG8 LCOS display panels. It converts video signals into an efficient format used by the company`s LCOS display panels, which enables integration into a wide array of pico projection systems due to its high level of programmability and interface flexibility. "We are seeing very high demand for our microdisplays," continued Harward. "The previous generation pico projectors were limited by the microdisplay performance so they did not meet the threshold required by consumers. With our exceptional resolution, color saturation, and low cost, we are confident that Syndiant is providing the market with the right price/performance to allow the pico projector market to rapidly grow - at a rate much faster than analyst predictions." Engineering samples are immediately available with production quantities available in Q4 2009.

About Syndiant

Syndiant manufactures the world`s smallest and highest resolution light modulating chips used in ultra-portable projectors small enough to embed in a cell phone. Syndiant`s patented technologies provide a large screen experience in handheld electronics, such as smartphones, notebook computers, portable media players, video game consoles and cameras. The company is headquartered in Dallas, with a branch office in Taiwan. For more information, visit www.syndiant.com.

Via reuters.com / press release

3M MPro120 Second-Generation Pico Projector

The MPro120 can be classified as a second-generation pico projector in that it replaces the MM100 projection engine of its predecessor, the 3M MPro110, with 3M's MM200 engine. The MM200 was initially shown at CES 2009 as a non-integrated component. Like the MM100 engine, the MM200 uses LCOS (liquid crystal on silicon) technology.

According to 3M, the MM200 engine is able to achieve a clearer and crisper picture than the MM100. Battery life is extended up to between 2 and 4 hours, depending on brightness setting (up from 40 minutes in the MPro110). The new projector has a rated brightness of 12 lumens and lamp life is now rated at 20,000 hours. It also adds two integrated, half-watt stereo speakers.

The MPro120 is available since September 1, for an estimated street price of $350.

Via PCMag

Pico projector market to take off in 2010

Demand for pico projectors is estimated to take off in 2010 with DLP and LCoS being the mainstream technologies, according to market observers.

The sources indicated that shipments of pico projectors are estimated to reach 420,000 units in 2009 and to 1.82 million units in 2010. The CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of the pico projector market is estimated to be 200% from 2009 to 2012, the sources added.

Pico projector module prices have dropped to US$30-150 from over US$200 previously, the sources said, adding that pico projectors will be adopted by more devices when the average selling prices (ASPs) drop below US$20, which is estimated to happen in 2010.

China white-box vendors have launched handsets equipped with LCoS pico projectors, stimulating demand with affordable prices, the sources said.

Via DigiTimes

ADTEC AD-MMP15AW Pico Projector

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With the ever growing popularity of portable projectors growing and growing we are starting to see more and more models emerge, the latest is the ADTEC AD-MMP15AW Pico Projector.
Details on the projector are quite scarce, and as the manufacturers website is all in Japanese I wasn’t able to find out much, all I currently know is that the projector offers a VGA resolution, has an unimpressive 15 lumens of brightness and a 200:1 contrast ratio. It also has a USB port, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a 5V DC input.

The ADTEC AD-MMP15AW Pico Projector is said to be released in Japan over the next few days for 34800 Yen which according to Google’s currency converter is approximately $370 USD, that said the US price may vary.

Via product-reviews via Akihabara

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Dell M109S

Pocket projectors—the category the Dell M109S falls into—have been around since late 2005. Not quite small enough to fit into most pockets (at least, not without risk of ripping the pocket), projectors in this category haven't been overwhelmingly successful—Mitsubishi, for instance, the first company to offer a pocket projector, doesn't currently sell one. But the M109S offers some benefits that earlier models didn't, including an even smaller size and lower weight, a slightly brighter image, and, most important, a lower price—all of which is enough for it to earn an Editors' Choice.

Don't confuse these palm-size pocket projectors with the new pico projectors that are just starting to become available. Pico projectors, which use an assortment of projection technologies, are literally small enough to fit into a camera or cell phone, with standalone versions that fit comfortably into a shirt pocket. The traditional pocket projector is really better described as palm-top or palm-size, which is what I'll call it here.

A touch smaller and lighter than earlier palm-size projectors, the M109S measures 1.5 by 3.6 by 4.1 inches (HWD) and weighs only 0.8 pound. Even with the power block and cables, the total weight comes out to less than 2 pounds. As with all palm-top projectors to date, the M109S is built around a DLP chip and an LED light source that's meant to last the life of the projector—a 10,000-hour lifetime in this case.

Setup is a bit unusual, but easy. The projector itself has only one connector. An octopus cable plugs into the projector and splits off into three separate cables—one for the power block, one with a VGA connector to plug into a computer, and one with a standard composite video connector. You simply connect the cables, turn everything on, and adjust the manual focus. There's no zoom control, but it's easy to adjust image size by moving the projector closer to or farther from the screen. (You can get a 40-inch-diagonal image from about 62 inches, or a 49-inch image from 75 inches.)


Dell M109S Specs

• Ultra Portable – At 3.64" x 4.12" x 1.46" and a mere 0.80 pounds, you’ll hardly notice it's in your laptop case.
• DLP^® and BrilliantColor^TM technology – Millions of precision mirrors use light more efficiently to generate lifelike images and vibrant colors.
• 858 x 600 SVGA Native Resolution – Displays up to 480,000 pixels with a 4:3 aspect ratio, right from the palm of your hand.
• 800:1 typical (Full On/Full Off) Contrast Ratio – Projects clear images and easy-to-read text. Anytime, anywhere.
• Easy Connectivity – A multi-input cable delivers easy connectivity to laptops, desktops, DVD players and gaming consoles.
• Long Projection Life - The M109S utilizes mercury-free LED light source of usage life up to 10,000 hours¹, helping to save money and reduce maintenance to a minimum as no replace of LED module light source is required.
• Password Protection - Keep critical presentations safe and secure.
• Green Machine - With the efficient, mercury-free LED technology, you can help protect the planet and your bottom line.

PROJECTION

Brightness:50 ANSI Lumens (maximum)

Contrast Ratio: 800:1 Typical (Full on / Full off)

Resolution: 858 x 600 (SVGA)

Uniformity:80% Typical (Japan Standard – JBMA)

Projection Lens:F/2.0, f=17.67 mm fixed lens

Image Size:15 - 60 inches (diagonal)

Projection Distance:23.6 – 94.5 inches (60 cm – 240 cm)

VIDEO COMPATIBILITY

NTSC

NTSC 4.43

PAL

PAL-M

PAL-N

SECAM

HDTV (1080i, 720P, 576i/P, 480i/P)

Composite Video

Component Video

Reaad the full Dell M109S review at PCMag, check out the Dell M109S On-the-Go Projector product page or buy a DELL M109S ON-THE-GO MINI DLP PROJECTOR.

Ray Display Plans Low-Cost Pico Projectors

Startup Ray Display plans to launch a pico projector next month for $249, a company representative said Thursday, which it claims will be $100 less than the cheapest pico projectors already on the market.

The Ray representative said that the compact projector will go on sale in mid-September, so the company has some time to adjust its pricing strategy. And, for right now, the price Ray is talking about is indeed cheaper than most.

Ray has confirmed that it will offer 640 x 480 resolution with a throw distance up to 70 inches, and the company's Web site confirms that it includes a super-efficient LED light bulb rated for 20,000 hours of use.

Via PCMag

Yinlips Projector MP5 - a PMP with a projector

Yinlips, a manufacturer from Shenzhen, is working on a new media player called Projector, though no words about the release time. As its name implies, this PMP has a special feature: a video projector, Which could project video on walls or other flat surface, with a viewing area of 80”, and the DVD format video also could be projected directly. This device has a 3.5 inch display, supporting 10M rate bit stream video. Besides, it also supports 64 bit games, with infrared remote control handle . What's more interesting is that the players can project their games to a wall too. Though coming with a video projector, the device still has a slim shape, only about 2cm thick.

Via Engadget via Cloned in China

Nikon VP650 pico-projector camera: September release

Nikon are tipped to be preparing a digital camera with integrated pico-projector, capable of not only snapping images but projecting them at up to a claimed 8 x 12 inches.

They also suggest that the LED pico-projector components are supplied by FoxLink, a Taiwanese company previously linked with putting pico components into mobile phones.

The Nikon VP650 is expected to be announced this month, with a release predicted for September. No word on what sort of price tag it might carry, nor if VP650 will be the final model name or simply the internal codename.

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Young Optics lowers pico projector revenue goal for 2009

Taiwan-based light engine maker Young Optics, a subsidiary of backlight unit (BLU) maker Coretronic, has lowered pico projectors' estimated share of revenues to 5% from 19% for 2009, according to the company.

Young Optics indicated that the company shipments of pico projectors have been weaker than expected due to delays in clients' product launches, as well as high prices of pico projectors.

According to research firm PMA, pico projector shipments are estimated to reach 420,000 units in 2009, exceed 1.8 million units in 2010, 7.6 million units in 2011, and over 17 million units in 2012.

However, Young Optics noted that judging from the current market situation, pico projector shipments in 2009 are unlikely to reach 420,000 units. The company said that the pico projector market will take off when module prices drop to US$50 each in 2010.

The company has posted July consolidated revenues of NT$405.99 million (US$12.32 million), down 24.91% from NT$540.66 million for June and down 47.4% from NT$771.92 million for July 2008, according to data from the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE). Accumulated revenues from January to July totaled NT$3.29 billion, down 18.91% on year.

Via DigiTimes

How to Buy a Mini / Pico / Palm-Top Projector

Portable projectors keep getting smaller and lighter. Whereas a 12-pound projector once qualified as portable, now it's considered acceptable only for carrying from room to room. The smallest, lightest projectors today are small enough so you can bring one along without a second thought, stuffing it into a briefcase or even a pocket. However, some compromises go along with the small size—notably low brightness levels. If you're thinking about getting a small projector, considering these questions first will help you pick the right one.

How Portable Does It Have To Be?

The smallest projectors today fall into two categories: palm-top and pico. There's some confusion about the categories, because most manufacturers call palm-tops pocket projectors. But with dimensions that top out at about 2.5 by a little more than 5 by 5 inches, the pocket description is more metaphorical than real. Pico projectors, on the other hand, are comparable to a cell phone in size and weight, so they can easily fit in a shirt pocket. Palm-tops are portable enough to carry with you easily when you need them. Pico projectors are small and light enough to carry all the time.

Some of these projectors also enhance their portability by being able to read files directly from a USB memory key. Ask yourself whether taking advantage of that feature will let you leave your computer at home. If so, a somewhat larger and heavier projector with a USB reader feature can be more portable in a practical sense than a lighter projector that won't work without your computer.


Via PCMag - read the full article on their site ;)

New LED Projector Technology from Wavien

Waiven has come up with a new LED projector technology that will be able to offer 200 ANSI lumens, but before you laugh at the paltry amount, do consider this - it is possible to achieve that brightness using but a single white, 50 watt LED light. This technology will readily target pico projectors and is already available for manufacturers to purchase. Guess we ought to see a new generation of pico projectors hit the market pretty soon that will feature a double increase in brightness without burdening the consumers with additional cost. Waiven engineers aren't resting on their laurels though, as they are already hard at work on the next generation of LED projector technology that is tipped to surpass the 300 ANSI lumens mark.

From the press release:

Premien LED projector technology produces output in excess of 200 lumens using a single white, 50 W LED. The output efficiency of Premien technology, which is currently available for portable projector applications, is up to two times higher than the competing LED technologies. Wavien continues to optimize the system performance of projectors using Premien technology and expects that next-generation performance will increase to over 300 lumens.

In addition to improved screen brightness, the Premien design reduces the number of costly optical and other components used in conventional LED projector configurations, resulting in lower manufacturing costs. Projector manufacturers which currently use standard arc lamps can adopt Premien technology with minimal changes in product design, allowing for easy entry into the rapidly growing LED projector market. Users of Premien technologies will also directly benefit from the huge advances being made by LED manufacturers producing white LEDs for the general lighting market.

Dr. Kenneth Li, President and CEO of Wavien, Inc., who is also the inventor of the latest Premien LED recycling technologies, said: "The ability to display and share information from portable media players among family and friends at any time and any place has been the consumers' dream, but up to now the price of portable projectors has been too high. Wavien's Premien technology now allows projector manufacturers the opportunity to introduce low-cost, high-performance portable projectors, which are the main driving forces for mass adoption in this market.

"The same projectors, based on the Premien advantages, are also a very attractive improvement option for invigorating the home theatre, mobile presentation and small-office markets," Dr. Li added.

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