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NEW PP003(with iPOD Audio-Viedo cable) Portable POCKET PROJECTOR Review

NEW PP003(with iPOD Audio-Viedo cable) Portable POCKET PROJECTOR
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It's amazing how such a small unit can generate the image it does. I have been disappointed in the audio output thus far, and the control panel takes a little figuring out. Overall, not a bad purchase!

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The PP003 Portable Pocket Projector is a modern day miracle of micro-miniaturization. Imagine a projector that's only 4.2" deep, 2.2" wide and less than an inch tall that can throw an image that's anywhere between 6" diagonally all the way up to 54". And it weighs less than 4 ounces.The PP003 works and plays well with others too. It's compatible withelectronic gear including iPods NANO IVand iPhone 3G, but not compatible for PC or MACs. Projection Source can beExternal Memory SD Card, AV-in or USB Host Imagine taking some snapshots or some footage of the kids and moments later projecting them at an image size of up to 54" diagonally. Virtually any surface that's reasonably flat becomes your screen. Screen a business presentation on a restaurant wall or play your favorite game on the inside of your tent while camping.Charging the battery takes only three and half hours and then you're good for 90 minutes playing time. Of course you can use the included power cord and charge the battery while you watch your movie. It'll take just a bit longer to charge.In addition to its rechargeable battery the PP003 includes manual, Adaptor, CVBS cable, USB Adaptor,iPod Audio-Video Cable and a soft carrying case for the projector. When you need to project on the go, the PP003 is the way to go.

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Aiptek PocketCinema V20 Portable Pico Projector with SD Slot and Built-In Media Player-Black Review

Aiptek PocketCinema V20 Portable Pico Projector with SD Slot and Built-In Media Player-Black
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The camera is as stated. The only problem is you have to convert your presentations in order to project. A plug n' play would be easier.

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Aiptek's new PocketCinema V20 takes Pico Projectors to all new heights. Substantially increased brightness and significantly improved image quality compliment a drastically new design that includes a uniquely aesthetic touch-sensitive keypad. Aiptek's integrated media player is an industry first and allows the user to store their images, videos, music and presentations directly on the built-in 2GB memory to playback without the need for an attached external device. Files can also be stored on up to a 32GB SD card which can be inserted directly into the V20. However, if you like, you can still attach any device that utilizes a composite video output (RCA), a VGA output, or with the use of the accessory Apple cable, an iPod or iPhone. The PocketCinema V20 offers cleaner, crisper image quality and substantially upgraded light output with the brightest colors ever. When combined with the many other innovations pioneered by Aiptek, the V20 truly is an unparalleled value, and the best fully integrated, all-inclusive presentation device on the market today.

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Optoma EP-PK-100 PICO Pocket Projector (Black) Review

Optoma EP-PK-100 PICO Pocket Projector (Black)
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I was surprised by how well this device works, especially because it is so small. The size and weight of a cell phone, the PICO is a very compact and bright DLP projector. It is powered by a flat cell phone battery, or by an external AC adapter through the mini-USB port. The prongs on the adapter are interchangeable, an increasingly common feature, for those who travel abroad (US prong included, additional prongs sold separately). Video and audio input is through a single port on the side, using an composite cable with an audio-jack shaped plug on one end. Portability is where the PICO excels, but it comes with a sacrifice. It is perfect for people who need to take their show on the road, provided that you're only outputting from a portable media player, digital camera, or device with composite outs. It won't replace full-size projectors because of the 480 x 320 resolution and lack of VGA port. You'll still need a regular projector for laptop output and business presentations.
But for personal use, the Optoma opens up the possibility of family movie nights! You can enjoy big screen fun at about 1/3 of the price of traditional DLP projectors, and you don't have to worry about storage. It also comes with a protective soft zippered pouch (but it's too snug to fit the unit in easily).
The PICO is very easy to use and there's only 1 control: a focus dial. It's a bit finicky, but it works. There's no setup screen or any other hassle. It turns on instantly and displays the video the moment you plug in the cables. I tested it out on my Western Digital WD TV Live Network-ready HD Media Player and ASUS O!Play playing back some movies through the composite outs. Video quality looked pretty good, given the size of the device. Not great, but very acceptable. I sat the PICO on my desk about 15 feet away from the wall. The resulting video was about 10 feet across by 8 feet tall, covering almost my entire wall, and easily viewable. This distance was no problem with loss of brightness or visibility. The closer the screen is, of course, the brighter the image is (but smaller). It was actually quite cool projecting this onto my wall and I felt a sense of giddiness at seeing how big the video was. It was like having my own little private theater. I didn't like the lack of volume controls on the unit though, but this is a minor inconvenience as you can adjust the audio through the source device. The unit only has one speaker but no audio passthru port, another weak point, but it's loud enough in a small room of people. If you're competing with outside noise, it will probably be inadequate.
This product would've scored higher had it not been for the battery. The projector itself is warranted for 1 year. The battery for only 3 months! When I first got the projector, I charged the battery up fully, then forgot about it for a few weeks. Expectedly, it lost its charge during that time, so I left it plugged in overnight. The next day, I unplugged it and discovered that unit would not turn on. The battery inexplicably died. The red LED on side normally lights up when charging. I had to run the unit plugged into the wall at all times because of the faulty battery. This may be an isolated incident, but Optoma's 3 month warranty on the battery isn't very reassuring. This is definitely fishy and something to consider.
To summarize: if you're looking to connect a laptop to this, look elsewhere because it has no VGA port, and the low resolution means you won't see much even if you use a VGA to Composite or SVideo Converter because laptops are typically 1024x768 or higher. For geeks and video enthusiasts, the possibility for home theater fun may be an attractive selling point.

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The versatile Optoma PK100 PICO projector is the smallest projector you have ever seen!Its compact size and durability make it a must have for sharing videos and images on-the-go.Small enough to fit in your pocket, bright enough to spark your imagination.

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Bit Projector LED Multimedia MMP-15A Review

Bit Projector LED Multimedia MMP-15A
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So I bought this a few days ago for the office to throw some videos up on the wall. One thing you will need is a a/v composite cable from Apple to connect to the projector. I was actually surprised when sound started coming out from the projector. I didn't know it had it own speakers, but still, a little weak. I connected my computer speakers to the earjack and sound was good. For the iphone it only worked when you run itunes but still pretty cool. I tried it with an ipod as well and it worked fine. I also connected it to my office directv box and I was able to throw the channels on the wall. The projector has a rubber casing so it feels very sturdy. The battery life was about 45 minutes long but I just connected the power cable and ran the projector during lunch in the breakroom. Overall a nice buy. Good customer service as I didn't which a/v cables I needed to connect to my iphone but we got that resolved in less then 20 minutes. Only thing I ran to radio shack to buy my a/v cables and then realized I could have gotten it on Amazon without any taxes or shipping.Apple Composite AV Cable (MB129LL/B)

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A unique LED projector that fits in the palm of your hand. Providing a wide range of connection types from PMP, iPods, digital cameras, DVD players, and much more. The long lasting LED Projector can operate over 20,000 hours and comes with a easy carrying pouch. A great tool to for people on the go or looking to share video, photos, or even music. Your product includes a carrying pouch, projector stand, remote control, usb connector, and a audio/video connector.

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Cinemin Swivel Multimedia Pico Projector Review

Cinemin Swivel Multimedia Pico Projector
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This is really an impressive little gadget. Quite easy to use, just plug it in to charge, turn it on and attach a device. I attached my iPhone and watched videos through iTunes and YouTube quite easily. On a wall, on a ceiling. There really needs to be very little ambient lighting though. But when it's dark, really a pretty sharp picture for the size of the thing and its resolution. And I was especially impressed by the sound given the tiny size of the speaker.
My only complaint is a lack of documentation. The box came with a "quick start guide" which told you very little beyond how to charge it and a couple of other notes and one "sample" configuration. That's it, and there doesn't seem to be any more documentation online. But given how relatively easy to use it is, this is a minor quibble.

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Take projection out of the boardrooms and put it literally in the palm of your hand with the Cinemin Swivel Multimedia Pico Projector by WowWee. This pocket-size projector features Texas Instruments' DLP projection technology and a unique 90-degree hinge that allows you to project onto virtually any surface. Use it to connect to a wide variety of handheld devices--such as the iPod, iPhone, and Flip Video--so that you can project your videos, photos, and more with anyone, at any time.
Made for iPod and Other Popular Devices The Cinemin Swivel can be used with your favorite portable media players, including the iPod, iPhone, Flip Video, PSP, digital cameras, portable DVD players, and smartphones with video-out functionality. Not for use with desktop, laptop, or netbook computers. Just connect your device to the Swivels' easy-to-access AV-in jack, and you're ready to project. And with its unique, mid-body 90-degree hinge, the Swivel can project on any surface you can image, such as the ceiling, walls, and floor, without a tripod or prop.

Ultra-clear, High Contrast Picture Featuring Texas Instruments' DLP projection technology, the Cinemin Swivel produces remarkably clear, high contrast pictures with a resolution of 480 x 320 (HVGA). In a dimly lit environment, the Swivel can project a crisp 60-inch image from over eight feet away, or from the floor to the ceiling in a typical room.

Longer Battery Life And unlike most other handheld projectors with battery spans of only 60-90 minutes, the Swivel has a rechargeable battery that lasts over two hours--so you'll never have to worry about your movie or slide show being cut short. The Swivel also includes an AC adapter, giving you the option of running it off any standard electrical outlet.

Innovative 90-Degree Swivel Base The Swivel boasts a one-of-a-kind, stylish 90-degree hinge that makes it easy to project onto the floor, walls, or ceiling without having to use a prop or a tripod. The handheld projector also includes a built-in speaker with adjustable volume and a headphone jack, allowing you to connect your own portable speakers for when you need to crank the volume.

Equipped for International Traveling Lightweight and compact, the Swivel is perfect for traveling. And because it comes with a stylish, padded carrying case and includes four power adapters for North America, the UK, Europe, and Australia--the Swivel is ideal for your next globetrotting excursion.

By taking projection technology out of boardrooms and literally into the palm of your hand, the Cinemin Swivel lets you enjoy your multimedia collection virtually anywhere, with anyone.

What's in the Box AC/DC power adapter with four plugs, USB (A) to mini USB (B-5 pin) cable, USB (A) to mini USB (B-4 pin) cable, 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable, AV composite to 3.5 mm cable, battery, padded soft case with Velcro flap, and a quick start guide.




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Torpedo Entertainment Digital Movie Projector 72"" Review

Torpedo Entertainment Digital Movie Projector 72
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Bought this as a gift to be given for occasional use in a camper. After pre-testing, I'm happy with the performance. Elsewhere on the interweb the resolution is incorrectly given as 940 x 240; the 940 value must have been combined from 3 LCDs. After couting pixels I'm sure resolution is very close to 320x240 which represents a loss in quality from VHS tape video. The fan is noisier than newer full sized projectors.
PROS:
*Bulbs are CHEAP, the MR-16 12v 35w halogen can be had for less than ten bucks :)
*Adujstments of brightness, contrast, hue, and color are adequate.
*Light, durable, compact, and attactively shaped.
*Price of one hundred fifty seemed reasonable.
*Will work nicely from 12v power source directly without using included AC adapter, draws 5 amps at 12v.
*Bright enough for projecting a small image during the day, and a huge image at night.
*Includes a stand to point it straight up for ceiling viewing, and an RCA patch cable.
*Speaker volume goes pretty loud.
CONS:
*Low resolution (320x240) will only be acceptable for low-tech uses.
*Newer, better, cheaper projectors should be available soon.
*Audio inputs are stero, but output from speaker is mono.
*No keystone adjustment means the angle of projection needs to be setup carefully.
*Fan is cheap and noisy, but looks like there's lots of space to replace it with two quiet fans. One in original location, the second could go behind the grill on the opposite side.
There are some interesting LED replacement versions of this projector's bulb on e bay which produce very litle heat. I'm going to try one & then disable the fan for silence and a big reduction in power consumption.

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The Torpedo Digital Projector projects a huge image right on your wall or ceilingIt works with your DVD playergaming consoledigital cameraMP3 playercomputerTV or cable/satellite boxDelivering a diagonal projection size of over 6the Torpedo is perfect for getting the most out of your video gamesmovies and other media

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Optoma EP-PK-101 PICO Pocket Projector- 4 oz. Review

Optoma EP-PK-101 PICO Pocket Projector- 4 oz.
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We purchased a few of these for work(to be used with both the iPhone and iTouch). I would probably give this projector 3 1/2 stars, but it was not an option. We have not been using this very long, but those that have used it have been very impressed (it is better than what we were expecting).
Are these for everyone? I would say no. The picture quality is decent, but it does not come close to larger projectors that don't cost a lot more than this does. My guess is that a lot of people will want this because it looks cool, but I'd bet that most people will not use it much once the newness wears off.
The image is decent when viewed in a very dark room. The lighter the room, the more the image gets washed out. It does not take much light either before the image is washed out and only usable if you are fairly close to the surface you are projecting the image on. Even in dark rooms, the image is on the dark side (whites will have a bluish tint). There is a built in speaker, but it's basically worthless so plan on connecting it to some sort of external speaker.
I realize that the review seems a little negative and I don't want you to think that we are not happy with these. Like I mentioned above, we have been very happy with what these can do. The media guys will not be using these to show HD video to clients, but they will get a lot of use. We have a number of people that travel a lot for training purposes. They usually have to pack around a laptop/dvd player, projector, external speakers, and all of the wires needed to connect everything together. They are usually in smaller rooms presenting to small groups. For this purpose, the projector is going to work very well.
Here is what we have put together. Instead of packing around the equipment mentioned above, our managers now have their iPhone or iTouch, the Optoma Pico Projector, and a set of mini speakers from a company called Grandmax (Grandmax.com). The speakers are powered from the iPhone and are not much bigger than the projector (the sound is excellent for the size). They are able to show videos, pictures, and PowerPoint presentations(you need a program to convert the PowerPoint presentation to a video to do this)and not have to pack a ton of equipment to do it.
It will be exciting to see where this technology goes in the future. However, as for now, this projector does a decent job as long as you can live with the shortcomings. It's not perfect and a lot of people will not be happy with the quality, but it has the potential to be a very worthwhile tool if you have a specific need that this projector can satisfy.

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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 KitConnects to:a) iPod, iPhone, and iTouch with included bundled connection kitb) Camcorders, DV-Cams, and Digital Cameras enabled with standard composite AV Out with included composite cablec) DVD Players and other video players enable with standard composite AV Out with included composite cableNote: 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 photographs3) Project a Powerpoint presentation (note Powerpoints must first be saved in .pdf format.

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3M MPro150 Pocket Projector Review

3M MPro150 Pocket Projector
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This is my second pico projector so I knew not to expect something that would fill a bright room. It does come with a lot of basic cables and even international plug adaptors but it does not come with a direct iphone/ipod cable. That said you can open it like a hard drive on your computer and drop and drag you MP4 video files, MP3 music and PowerPoint presentations onto it and they play just fine. To me that is the best feature; you can play video and PowerPoint without having to connect it to anything. You need to think of it as a gee-whiz unit rather than a presentation workhorse.Really is pocket sized and includes sound and at least one hour of battery life. I'll probably take it camping.
It is sort of crazy that it comes with a quick set up guide but no operating instructions. I'm used to looking things up though and easily found the PDF on the 3M Website.

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The 3M Pocket Projector MPRO150 is the newest handheld, battery operated projector from 3M. Now you can project cord free with internal storage that enables you to download and organize your files. Project images and videos on almost any wall, almost anywhere. It supports the most popular apps in the Microsoft Office Suite, PDF as well as movies and other file formats. Fully equipped with sound, re-chargeable battery, screen size images up to 50 inches and 12 lumens of brightness.

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Sharper Image Wonderwall Entertainment Projector Review

Sharper Image Wonderwall Entertainment Projector
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As I chose to pick up this unit at Kohl's, I did so confident that no matter how low my expectations, this would probably disappoint me. Upon reading the limited reviews and board comments, I was convinced it would be bad. Therefore, I started testing the projector as soon as I brought it home. To my pleasant surprise, this device was actually really good.
First off, sound. The sound is actually pretty good. It does a mono sound, but at full volume, it was ok in a quite room. The sound could be heard clearly from another room. I could see it failing in a loud or crowded room, however it comes with a headphone jack. You can also plug certain external powered speakers into this jack to supplement the sound if you feel the need to.
Now more importantly, the video. I tested the video with two movies on my standard DVD player. In order to see the projector at it's best, I tested it on the simpsons, a high bright picture with low detail. It functioned splendidly. I shot the picture at close range (about three feet) to produce a 27'' TV equivalent. Then I shot it across the room, about 10 feet, and received about a 130 inch TV equivalent. The image was shot on a white wall for the three foot, and white drawn curtains for the 10 foot. I also ran it both with and without the lights on in the room. At three feet, the light on did very little to effect the image. At 10 feet, the image suffered substantially(grew paler), but seeing as how this is 4 feet and 60 inches bigger than even they recommend, I am still impressed. I have not tested this product during the day as of yet.
The simpsons was clear and crisp at both distances. It did have some blurring, which seemed to appear and go away, and was mot prevalent at the center of the screen. As another reviewer mentioned, the screen has crisscrosses on it, which is unavoidable. Anyone who has dealt with a slight amount of snow when watching TV has faced worse. The "crisscross" is simply dark lines that appear in a crisscross pattern across the image, which is a result of the low resolution of the screen. The larger the image, the larger the dark lines. I can't say it bothers me, it is solidly there and unchanging, and doesn't effect the picture (except perhaps making the image appear darker). And depending on the angle and distance you watch from, you can't even see the crisscrosses
The second movie I tested was Final Fantasy, spirit within, a detail orientated dark movie. I could say it was watchable at the 10 foot distance. The darks and lights didn't show very well, and significant detail is lost. At three feet, their was still a lot of lost detail, but the dark scenes show up a lot more clearly.
All in all, the projector works great. It has a moderately loud fan, but the sound more than makes up for it. It is a $100 projector, and everyone who gets it needs to keep that in mind. The bottom line is that if you are looking for an HDTV or hi res experience, this is not for you. If you are looking for a replacement living room TV, this is probably not for you. If you are looking for some portable tv replacement, or something that lets you watch tv on the ceiling or some other wierd area of your house at the drop of a dime. This would be great. This is great for snuggling up at night with some popcorn in a movie theater experience, or even outdoors in the backyard watching your favorite romantic comedy or something like that.
Simply put, know what you are getting, it works, as a toy. Like it says on its box, it is typically for video games (high contrast, low detail, bright colors), and thus works well for them. It is more than I expected, and in my opinion, well worth the money. And when the next level of projector is 6 times the price of this one, this is the closest any of us low income guys are going to get to owning our own projector to play with.
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Please note that I did NOT review a sharper image wonderwall projector. It shows the same picture... It is NOT worth the price tag of $300 some dollars I see, I got it for less than $100, which is why my review was geared as such. I am not sure if amazon has messed up, or if the product got bought out by sharper image, but you could buy a high quality "real" projector for that price.

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Sharper Image Entertainment Projector Review

Sharper Image Entertainment Projector
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I probably shouldn't even give this unit three stars but for some reason I like it. Maybe it's because my largest TV is only a 32" and this gives me a somewhat (ok bad) 60". The first thing I did when I got it was try it for watching movies as that was really all I wanted it for. It does well in a dark room at about 5'. Color isn't great and any dark movies will be nearly unwatchable on it. If you love horror movies don't buy this. The first thing you should do after purchasing this is get a new lamp for it. I got mine at Lowe's and tried and returned several before finding the best one. I used a 50-Watt Edison Halogen MR16 Narrow Floodlight Bulb. Item # 148820. This has a marked improvement over the lamp that comes with the projector and any of the other lamps including the GE Reveal. This is probably the best thing you can do to improve this unit. Don't even bother turning it on with the one that comes with it. At any rate if you like watching lighter movies or Discovery channel nature stuff you will do OK with this. I hooked my XBOX 360 up to it and the opening green screen is all washed out and hardly see able. Playing games is ok but the only way you can see to shoot is by movement as detail is horrible. I am currently looking at a $600 Epsion projector. I will still keep this for watching some movies because of the cheap ($7) replacement lamps but otherwise it will sit on the shelf where it no doubt belongs.

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Connects to game consoles, TVs and DVD players? Video in is composite jacks (typically yellow, red & white) ? Project onto a white wall or ceiling ? 640 x 480 resolution? 40" diagnal image is recommended for sharpest viewing ? Best viewed in a darkened room ? Projects up to six feet away? Illuminated control panel makes it easy to control in the dark ? Manual focus ? Pivoting stand lets you adjust to the perfect viewing angle? Built in stereo sound? Headphone jack ? Controls for volume, contrast, color saturation and focus ? Includes an A/V cable and AC adaptor? Uses a standard 60-watt/12-volt MR-16 halogen bulb (included)

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MicroVision SHOWWX+ Laser Pico Projector - Made for iPod/iPad/iPhone 4 - 15 Lumens Review

MicroVision SHOWWX+ Laser Pico Projector - Made for iPod/iPad/iPhone 4 - 15 Lumens
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I want to chime in given the overly optimistic reviews listed for this product. We've had the device for a couple of weeks now and I want to point out a few things that haven't been mentioned by other reviewers.
The image quality is good given the size of the device and the brightness set to its highest value is sufficient. The projector suffers from severe pincushion distortions, and there's no way to correct for this via any of the limited menu settings, which is quite surprising. There's also no keystone adjustment, or any other image geometry adjustment for that matter. This includes the size of the image. When other reviewers say that the size can be adjusted, that simply means that you can increase or decrease the distance to the screen to change the image size, since the projection opening angle is fixed. Somewhat annoying, but not a deal breaker.
While we are at missing features, the device doesn't have a threaded hole to attach it to a tripod or any other means of attaching it to anything. This wouldn't be so bad if the device wasn't that lightweight due to the plastic housing (which could be considered a plus, but it feels cheap) and came with a very short and stiff iPod connector cable. The moment you reposition the iPod / iPad, the projector will move; there aren't even rubberized feet underneath the device. Clearly, not too much thought was put into this. According to the Microvision website, the VGA connector comes with a threaded hole for tripod mounting. I would have hoped that there was some sort of mounting plate available as an accessory to mount the actual projector as well. Right now, I'd recommend using a universal iPod / iPhone car mount.
The really bad part is, as somewhat feared, the battery life. Set to the highest brightness (there are 3 brightness settings) and standard color mode, one gets about 60 minutes out of a fully charged battery. That's not enough to watch a full-length movie, obviously, and we are considering returning the device for this reason. Yes, you could plug the device into the wall or buy an extra ($30) battery, but that takes away some of the ultra portability. We'll test it once more on the next lower setting to see if we can make it through a 90 minute movie. If not, the device goes back. The specs claim up to 120 minutes of battery life ... maybe when you display an image of a black panther at night;-)
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Update: We tested the battery life on the next lower brightness setting and still only got 60 minutes of continuous play out of a fully charged battery. We'll try to return the product.
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One reviewer pointed out that since the device uses lasers to operate instead of an incandescent bulb, he would never ever have to replace a bulb again. Well, true, but lasers do have a MTBF as well, and there's no way to replace them in this unit. I wouldn't count the absence of a replacement option as a plus.
Just our two cents. Think about the money you are about to spend and whether you really need such a portable device. Laser projectors are certainly the future, but maybe there needs to be some more competition to perfect the product.
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Update: We just found out that the seller, DBROTH, doesn't accept any open-box returns unless the device is DOA. Our bad about not looking into the non-existent return policy. I wouldn't recommend purchasing from DBROTH.
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Enjoy movies, photos, presentations and streaming video up to 100" in image size with the SHOWWX+ laser pico projector. With the Microvision SHOWWX+, the world's first laser pico projector is now even brighter - our PicoP display engine enables you to enjoy deep, rich color projection with bright and vivid laser images that are always in focus. Even on curved surfaces. We call this 'infinite focus'. Connect your SHOWWX+ laser pico projector to your: - iPhone, iPad or iPod with included cable to project photos, videos/movies, presentations and select Apps. MacBook, laptop or netbook with SHOWWX VGA Dock (sold separately) to project photos, video, presentations, streaming video and more! TV-out device, such as digital camera, portable DVD player, camcorder with included SHOWWX Composite Video Adapter (Female). The SHOWWX+ laser pico projector includes: 1 SHOWWX+ Laser Pico Projector, 1 SHOWWX Cable for iPhone, iPad, iPod, 1 SHOWWX Composite Video Adapter (Female), 1 SHOWWX Rechargeable Battery, 1 SHOWWX Wall Charger, 1 Micro-USB Cable, 1 Wrist Strap and 1 Storage Pouch

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Portable Mini Audio/Video 13 Lumens LED Light Projector with 150:1 Contrast Ratio and Built-In Stereo Speakers Review

Portable Mini Audio/Video 13 Lumens LED Light Projector with 150:1 Contrast Ratio and Built-In Stereo Speakers
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I liked the price of course and I was attracted to the LED feature with it's lower power consumption, quiet opperation and long bulb life. The Problem are that this unit is so stripped down in regards to features you wonte be able to use it with very much versatility. I bought one specifically to hook up to a laptop and project the computer image.............Nope. It don't do that. I did hook up an old VCR just to make sure it worked. It does work but not very well. Picture quality is dull and not very vivid at all. There is also an annoying pattern that is visable and reminds me of the dot pattern you see when you look at a magazine photo through a magnifying glass. I desperatly want to brighten up the picture but there is no control for that. All and all I think I can say that I don't think I'll get much use out of this unit. The concept is good but that's about as far as it goes. The picture is simply not clean enough for anyone who is trying to duplicate a television quality image in a larger version........ How do I send this thing back?


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Featuring 480 x 240 resolution, 2 stereo speakers, and a screen projection of up to 80-inches, this compact and lightweight LED projector is perfect for entertaining at home, in the dorm room, or anywhere else. Connect to a DVD player, VCR, TV, digital camera or video game console with the included composite RCA cables. The projector is extremely easy to operate - just plug in the projector, connect the composite RCA cables to your video source, and turn it on! Plus, with little to no operating noise, and no heating/cooling time required for use, the Mini AV LED Video Projector is the perfect addition to your home theater system.

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Aiptek PJV11X PocketCinema V10 Portable Projector (Silver) Review

Aiptek PJV11X PocketCinema V10 Portable Projector (Silver)
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The whole concept of PICO projectors is very new. I did a bit of research before deciding to buy a PICO projector and the following conclusions made me ultimately purchase this product:
-I'm an early adopter
-I'm tech savy
-I'm mobile
-I love gadgets
-I like to be the first to try something out
There are many applications for this product, but before I go into my uses and thoughts I should point out that this device does take a certain knowledge concepts like JPEG, MPEG, MP3 and file conversion. You don't have to be a tech genius to work this device at all, but it helps to have a basic understanding.
Overall, this product delivers on the concept of having a reliable, portable, multi-format projector in an extremely compact size. It's about the size of your average digital camera or a little bigger than an Ipod but for what it is capable of, I find it to be extremely small. You can truly fit the device in your pocket.
It uses multiple methods of attaining images to project. You can use an SD card (which I found easiest) or you can load files onto the device. You can also use AV cables with the included adapter. Some AV devices do have a direct connection cable that would work but I'm not sure what the size or standard for that would be. For example. I was able to connect my Wii directly to the device with the AV cables and Video and sound were both functioning.
Depending on how close you are to the projection destination (I use a white wall) your image can actually be quite bright. Is it the crispest image ever? No . But it is pretty remarkable for the size. Color saturation is also decent. I didn't notice any lag when playing video files on the device.
Battery life was pretty good, I get about an hour depending on what I am doing but you can also keep the device plugged in.
I was able to do a complete power point presentation with the device by converting the files to JPEG (right in PPT). My audience was very impressed that I had the whole presentation, including projection in my pocket.
I was able to project the image from the device all the way across my room. Im complete darkness it worked fine but you may want to be closer to your receiving source (e.g. the wall) if you aren't able to have complete darkness.
Overall, if you are looking for a cool gadget that does what it says, then I would recommend this product. Keep in mind that this is a balance between projection, price and portability. If you find yourself matching one of my criteria then you will certainly enjoy this product.

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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 itthis good. Features include LCos optical technology developed by 3M, project images up to 42 inches at over five feet away, project images from iPod, digital cameras, camcorders, mobile phones, and game consoles with composite AV out, supports JPEG, Video, and MP3, VGA resolution of 640x480, 10 lumens brightness, 4x3 aspect ratio, manual zoom and focus, can accept video in MPEG4, H.264, and AVI, MP3 audio, and 1GB of internal memory. Package contents include pocket cinema projector, power adapter, compact alloy tripod, usb cable, av cable, li-ion battery, remote control, pouch, quick start guide and CD with Arcsoft Media Converter software.

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