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