Microvision has developed their first laser pico projector. Pico projectors have been becoming more and more popular, especially with all these PMP’s and media-capable smart phones popping up everywhere. Don’t get me wrong, pico projectors have been around for a little while now, but the new technology is lasers. Previously released pico projectors were always fitted with a LED light as the light source, but by changing it to lasers it will make the projection even clearer and brighter. The Showwx comes with a iPhone/iPod data cable, so it can easily be plugged into either Apple devices. It also comes with VGA output cables to connect to a TV set and a 3.55mm audio jack cable for audio output. An optional VGA connector cable can be purchased separately to connect your Showwx to a computer or laptop. It also features a rechargeable battery that can be replaces easily by the user. This battery takes about 90-120 minutes to fully charge and can be charged via the included USB cable. Lasers are the new thing for projectors; if you’re one of those people who love to watch movies on your PMP devices, then this is probably something you should think about picking up. You will never have to watch your movies on that tiny little screen anymore; just make any wall your screen!
Specs:
- Resolution: WVGA (848 x 480)
- Brightness: 10 Lumens
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen
- Refresh Rate: 60 Hz (nominal)
- Color Gamut: > 200% NTSC
- Contrast Ratio: > 5,000:1
- Throw Ratio: 1:1 (projection distance/image diagonal)
- Image size: 150 mm to 2500 mm (6 in to 100 in)
- Projection Distance: 150 mm to
2500 mm (6 in to 100 in) - Focus: No user focus adjustment needed. Image is always in focus, even on curved surfaces
- Regulatory: Class 2 laser product.
Measurements:
- Height: 14 mm (.55 in)
- Width: 60 mm (2.36 in)
- Length: 118 mm (4.64 in)
- Weight (with battery): 122 g (4.3 oz)
What is Included in the Box:
- SHOWWX laser pico projector
- Rechargeable battery
- Wall charger
- Cable for iPod
- Composite adapter
- Storage pouch
- Micro-USB cable
- Wrist strap
- User guide
Watch the Demo for connecting an iPod Touch to the Showwx projector:
I remember when those things used to be the size of a vcr machine or bigger,now this?This looks handy.
I thought LG had a phone that did this.Wonder how well that went.Maybe this thing will see that same fate?
How much will this retail for?Normally I wouldnt buy this but if the price is right....why not...what the hell.
So this is for iphone/ipod only??
@Bill - the LG Expo has an optional pico projector attachment. Kinda cool to be able to integrate it with the phone, but also limiting. It will be useless if/when you upgrade your phone, or if your phone or battery dies. And useless for showing any content not on your phone. LG is releasing a slightly larger projector that looks very nice and puts out a much more useful 200 lumens (I believe). It's about the size of a small deli sandwich and not much heavier.
No, it's not for iPhone/iPod only. It accepts composite video input and will include the iPhone-to-proprietary input cable for 2 reasons: 1) Great marketing to piggyback on one of the most successful CE devices ever released. 2) Makes it more compelling to a large base of media-conscious consumers to know it will work with their device right out of the box, driving sales.
While 10 lumens will appear brighter than it sounds, these pico projectors will generally make a useable image up to 24" diagonal in moderate room light, and up to 40" or 50" in complete darkness. The focus-free effect of using lasers is a great feature, but the problems producing the green laser has delayed the product. Also creates concern with not only a first-gen device, but first-gen technology inside.
Looks quite cool, though. Also looks like they might be using a metal housing as a passive heatsink, ala the Optoma pico projector.