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We’re kind of fans of pico projectors around here, even if finding a way to justify spending big cash on them is occasionally a little hard. Sanwa’s just unleashed a cheap little pico that may just be worth the money. There’s nothing terribly standout about the Sanwa 400 PRJ-001 — a Himax LCoS projector with a 640 x 480 resolution, USB connectivity and the little guy weighs in at only 85 grams. The best part of the story here, is of course, the price — for $119, well, maybe we’ll grab two. We can’t be sure it’s the cheapest pocket projector in the history of micro projecting, but it’s pretty close. Hit up the source link to buy one for yourself. Sanwa’s ultra-cheap pico projector available, probably worth the money originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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We can’t say with any degree of certainty that AAXA ’s recently announced M1 “micro projector” truly is the brightness of the miniaturized bunch , but it’s certainly brighter than the vast majority we’ve had the dis pleasure of seeing ourselves. Most pico projectors pack between 8 and 12 lumens , and up until now, AAXA’s own P2 was widely consider the best for using in partially lit rooms due to its 33 lumen rating. The M1 doubles up on that figure, bringing 66 lumens to the table along with a native SVGA (800 x 600) resolution, 1GB of onboard memory, an SD card reader and optional iPod, PSP and DVD cables. Said display is up for pre-order as we speak for $299, while the M1 Plus — which supports VGA and composite AV inputs — will set you back $359. AAXA cranks up the brightness on M1 micro projector originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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If you’re a fan of both Windows and projectin’ stuff, this is your lucky day! Hot on the heels of news that LG’s WinMo-powered pico projector-packin’ eXpo is heading for AT&T, Lancerlink has announced a little something called the MPJ-104WCE. This 5.5-inch long projector ships with Windows CE 5.0, 4GB memory, 64MB flash storage, an ARM9 (400MHz) CPU, a USB port, and two 0.5 watt speakers. This guy will project your various docs (including PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WMV, and MPEG-4) at 640 x 480 resolution, but only in Japan for the time being. We’ll keep our eyes peeled for domestic price and street date. Lancerlink pico proj features ARM processor, Windows CE originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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The world needs another VGA pico projector about like it needs another ton of plastic goop swirling in the Pacific, but thanks to FPS, that’s exactly what we’re getting. (The former, just so we’re clear.) The LCoS-based beamer puts out an image between 5- and 66-inches and packs a native resolution of 640 x 360; there’s a composite input, stereo output, USB socket and a microSD expansion slot. You’ll also find a one-watt internal speaker and a 2,500mAh battery for projecting on the go, while most every file format you can think of is supported. If, for whatever reason, you’ve found yourself overcome with want (and you can’t hold off for Microvision’s laser-based SHOW WX ), it’s available to purchase right now for $219. [Via PicoProjector-Info ] Filed under: Displays FPS hopelessly leaps into pocket projector game with Pearl M3 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read ?|? Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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Well, look at that — Microvision’s SHOW WX , the diminutive PicoP-based projector we first laid eyes on at Macworld some nine-plus odd months ago, is finally going to get a release. The device’s laser display system (which works by combining light from red, blue, and green lasers) boasts 10 ANSI lumens, a 5000:1 contrast ratio, WVGA (848 x 480) resolution, and never needs focusing. Out “in a matter of weeks” for an unspecific price point, though according to About Projectors past reports have listed this “somewhere around $500″ retail. [Via About Projectors ] Show full PR text Microvision Announces Commercial Launch of SHOW WX Laser Pico Projector REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep. 15, 2009– Microvision, Inc. (Nasdaq:MVIS), a global leader in innovative ultra-miniature projection display and image capture products for mobility applications announced the commercial introduction of the world’s first laser-based pico projector, called SHOW WX[TM], based on its proprietary PicoP(R) display engine technology. The Company plans to distribute its accessory pico projector product through three sales channels: OEM branded products, Microvision branded products sold through international distributors and Microvision direct sales through its on-line store. Microvision has signed several marketing and distribution agreements with international distributors in Asia and Europe to launch Microvision branded and private labeled versions of the laser pico projector. Microvision expects to begin product shipments in the next several weeks. The Microvision pico projector uses the revolutionary laser-based PicoP display engine that delivers large, colorful, bright, and vivid images that are always in focus, regardless of projection distance. The accessory product is a simple plug-n-play pico projector for people on-the-go who want to spontaneously view and share mobile TV, movies, photos, presentations and more. Users can take the pocket-sized projector anywhere, plug it into their portable media players, mobile phones, notebooks and other portable mobile media devices with TV-Out or VGA functionality and share a big screen experience with friends, family or business associates. Depending on the ambient light, the projected images range in size from 12″ to 150″ About Microvision, Inc. Microvision provides the PicoP display technology platform designed to enable next-generation display and imaging products for pico projectors, vehicle displays, and wearable displays that interface with mobile devices. The company’s projection display engine uses highly efficient laser light sources which can create vivid images with high contrast and brightness. For more information, visit the company’s website (www.microvision.com) and corporate blog Filed under: Displays Microvision’s SHOW WX pico projector ‘out soon’ originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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Optoma’s PK102 not swank enough for you? Fret not, as AAXA Technologies is also shipping its second-generation pico projector . The stupendously simplistic P2 packs an LCoS chip, 33 lumens of output, an 800 x 600 native resolution and the ability to throw up your favorite Xbox / Atari / C64 title at up to 80-inches. There’s also a VGA output and a few on-device buttons, and if that’s exactly what you’ve been looking for, you can call one your own for $339. Filed under: Displays AAXA P2 pico projector ships out, sparks little Halo parties everywhere originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read ?|? Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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While it’s probably safe to say that the rush of pico projectors has slowed to a trickle, that’s not stopping a few of the early entrants from dishing out new and improved models as the second wave builds. AAXA, the outfit responsible for serving up the pint-sized P1 back in February, is demonstrating exactly what a hasty refresh cycle looks like by dishing out the higher-res P2 just a few months later. The LCoS-based pico projector packs an SVGA (800 x 600) resolution, a 33 lumen LED light source, 1GB of onboard memory, a microSD card reader and even a built-in battery good for around 35 minutes of beaming (or in other terms, nearly two full episodes of Entourage) . The device checks in at just 4.3- x 2.3- x 1-inches and sports a VGA input, 3.5mm headphone output and a mini USB socket to boot. Feel free to pre-order yours now for $349 — or, you know, wait for a 720p model. [Via PicoProjector-Info ] Filed under: Displays AAXA ups the ante with SVGA P2 pico projector originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read ?|? Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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Samsung’s looking to update its original P400 pocket imager with the P410m. Other than pumping out 170 lumens off a 30,000 hour LED to the P400’s 151 lumens, the P410M looks like the same 800 x 600 pixel DLP beamer with 1,000:1 contrast first spotted at CES back in January 2008 . But hey, brighter is better especially in this milquetoast-class of ultra-portable projectors. [Via Slashgear ] Filed under: Displays Samsung’s P410M pocket projector is just a little bit better originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read ?|? Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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Looking for a way to differentiate among the ever-expanding niche of pocket projectors , researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering (IOF) of Germany are working on an OLED panel-based mini projector, using static optical systems and not the usual reflective system ? la DLP. Currently being shown at SID Display Week 2009, the decidedly green picture (seems to be the norm with OLED prototypes these days) forms via a 6-inch VGA screen from 30 to 50 centimeters away, and the machine itself takes up just about ten cubic centimeters of space. Despite all the faith, there’s still the rather nasty problem of luminance, which the scientists estimate needs to be about four or five times as bright as current levels — but hey, you gotta start somewhere, right? Filed under: Displays , Portable Video Researchers ditch DLP, develop OLED panel-based mini projector originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read ?|? Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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Life can sure be confusing for a teenager in this fast-paced techno-world we live in. Without the proper guidance, a kid could find himself unplugging someone’s life support , or going to jail for borrowing the neighbor’s WiFi . Hell, if old man General Tommy Franks (retired) has his way you won’t even be able to hang out behind the Safeway and enjoy a six pack with your fellow juvenile delinquents without being tracked via GPS! So it warms our hearts when we do hear of a youngster that’s bucked the odds and done something constructive. For example, a 13-year-old named David Baker has received a patent for his Light Beam Delivery System, a pico projector that fits in a pen casing, and works by combining three RGB lasers with an optics assembly that creates a light ray that is then shined through a rotating disk to the screen. “When the light goes through the lenses,” he explains, “they take each light pixel and shine it onto a screen or wall. The lenses run back and forth until it fills the screen. This process repeats 30 times per second to make it appear as though you’re looking at a solid image and not a series of pixels, and you have the image projected.” And where did he find the inspiration for all of this? “I was sitting in church thinking about how to make projectors easier to handle and I just thought of it,” he says. Here’s to daydreaming during mass! [Via About Projectors ] Filed under: Displays Teen invents pen-sized pico projector while your kid’s busy beating up honor roll students originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read ?|? Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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Another wild one from the surreal landscape of Computex. DigiLife’s new DDV-JF1 camera bears much resemblance to most mini camcorders, but while it’s perfectly content to shoot 720p footage and show it off on its 2.5-inch LCD, things really start to get wild when you notice that there’s a 640 x 360 pico projector built right into the thing. No word on price or when to expect this thing to show up in your local Dal?-ist electronics shop. Filed under: Digital Cameras , Displays DigiLife DDV-JF1 pocket cam shoots HD, packs its own projector originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read ?|? Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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Go ahead, you can admit it: you’re really, really into picos — the best of us are. Adapt’s update to its pocket projector , the MPJ-101 — which is nearly identical to the previous model — shouldn’t fill us with joy, but it does. This little (125 x 55 x 23 mm) monster’s got 1GB of built in memory, an SD slot, and two .5 watt speakers. It projects up to 10 lumens of brightness at a resolution of 640?480 from around 6 to 50 feet. All this excitement doesn’t come cheap, though — expect to shell out about a thousand bucks for this teeny bundle of joy. Oh boy. Filed under: Displays Adapt MPJ-101 pico projector: tiny, cute, available originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read ?|? Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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Acer announced its K10 pocket projector way back in December, but it looks like it’s just now finally landed in the UK, and unfortunately received a bit of a price hike in the process. Now retailing for just over ?400 (or $560, roughly a $100 increase), the SVGA projector otherwise seems to have remained unchanged since its debut, with it still promising an impressive 20,000 hour lamp life, and offering up 100 ANSI lumens of brightness, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, and a projected image size up to 60 inches. As you can see, it’s also not quite able to join the ranks of pico projectors , though its specs certainly beat out most of its smaller cousins. Filed under: Displays Acer K10 pocket projector finally lands in the UK originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read ?|? Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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Still haven’t found a wireless projector that meets your needs? Then you may want to consider one of Sanyo’s new LP-XU355 or LP-XU305 models, which each pack a standard XGA resolution and a new “Simple Wireless Setting” that lets you use an included USB drive to easily network with any computer. Otherwise, you can expect to get 3,000 or 3,500 ANSI lumens of brightness, a single 7W speaker in each, a wireless remote, and a full range of inputs, including a single HDCP-compliant DVI port. If you don’t mind being tethered, you can also opt for Sanyo’s new non-wireless LP-XU350, LP-XU300, LP-XU301, or LP-WXU300 models, which are each more or less similar to their WiFi counterparts, with the exception of the LP-WXU300, which ups the resolution to 1280 x 800. No word on a release ’round here just yet, but those in Japan can apparently look for the first of the lot (including the two wireless models) to roll out in May, with the remainder trickling out over the course of June and July. [Via Akihabara News ] Filed under: Displays Sanyo goes wireless with new line of projectors originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read ?|? Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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Two of Samsung’s smallest beamers just got prices and release dates, but sadly, neither are in US dollars. The MBP200 pico projector will reportedly ship this May across the pond for €499 ($637), while the i7410 (more commonly referred to as the Show ) will hit during the summertime for a price still to be determined. We know, it’s not the bucketful of information you wanted, but it’s something to whet your appetite until the suits at Sammy give us the dirty details we’re really after. Filed under: Cellphones , Displays Samsung’s MBP200 pico PJ, i7410 projector phone get ship dates originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read ?|? Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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At this point, the world needs another pico projector like it needs another glacier to suddenly and spontaneously melt, but we suppose the competition ain’t bad for those actually in the market for one. A relative unknown to the pocket PJ market, Syndiant has emerged from out of nowhere to showcase its very own engineering prototype. It’s so beta that it doesn’t even boast a codename, but you can hit play above to check out what it’s got going on. Maybe we’re just jaded, but we’d love for the quantity of these to slow and the native resolutions to grow — please, tell us we aren’t alone. Filed under: Displays Video: Syndiant demonstrates its own prototype pico projector originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read ?|? Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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Calm down, vaquero. You’ve definitely seen this sucker before, but it was rockin’ the BeamBox Evolution R-1 label and headed for a release across the pond. Epoq ’s iteration, however, is on track for a US release, and in fact, it can be ordered up right this moment for those interested. Specs wise, you’re looking at a 640 x 480 resolution, 30 lumens of brightness, a 100:1 contrast ratio, SD card slot, a USB port and a size of 108- x 59- x 28-millimeters. Get in line for “just” $339.95. [Via AboutProjectors ] Filed under: Displays Epoq’s HH07 pico projector now on sale in US originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read ?|? Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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Well, would you look at that! It’s not 3M, Dell, Toshiba or any other mega-corp taking the totally tired pico projector from lackluster to 720p — oh no, it’s, um, Forever Plus . Said beamer has been around the block a time or two, but given the native 1,280 x 768 native resolution, we couldn’t help but take notice. Reportedly, the 0.49- x 0.59- x 0.19-inch box outputs via HDMI and packs a lamp life of 30,000 hours, but we definitely have serious doubts about the quality. And the actual availability, for that matter. Filed under: Displays Forever Plus finally takes a pico projector to 720p originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Read ?|? Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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