3M Mpro 150 Pico Projector

The MPro 150 is astonishingly minute, weighing a mere 158g. Yes, that’s great for Bond-loving execs looking to mimic Q’s own mini-gadget filled briefcase, but what we’re really after here is image quality. Tucked inside the MPr0 150’s minuscule shell is its MM200 optical engine, which uses an advanced liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) system where most use a DLP engine. 3M claims that this gives you a full colour gamut (reproduction).

Unfortunately, we found the MPro 150’s pictures extremely lacking in brightness. There’s a bit more lumination than the similarly sized Optoma PK101 (the MPro packs 15 lumens) but it still yields flat and lifeless pictures. We suggest you don’t dare increase the picture size over 35in and be sure to turn off or black-out any light source you can find. Otherwise it’s fuzzy heaven.

Buy the 3M Pocket Projector MPro150

Read the full review at Stuff Mid-East

RoyalTek RPJ-2000 pico projector

RoyalTek's maiden entry into the pico projector market has resulted in the RPJ-2000, where this standalone projector sans internal memory will rely on 3M's 2nd-generation LCoS engine. Out in Taiwan and Europe, this model has received the go ahead from Apple to be used with the iPhone and iPod. It runs quietly thanks to Quanta's fanless technology, and retails for around 219 Euros across the Atlantic for the basic model. iPhone and iPod owners who want to hook up their devices to this will have to fork out another 30 Euros for a connectivity kit. RoyalTek has targeted a 60,000 unit sales in 2010.

Via UberGizmo

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

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