FAVI Mini Pocket Projector, PJM-1000 Review

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(More customer reviews)FAVI PJM-1000 Mini Projector Review:
This projector came to us well packaged directly from FAVI in a generic cardboard box with an attractive colored box inside. Inside the color box we removed a projector, Lithium Ion battery, extra long VGA Cable, Composite/RCA Video Cable, RCA Adapter, User Guide, AC Adapter/Batter Charger, and a flexible stand. The AC adapter comes with international plug adapters for use abroad. FAVI seems to have made this projector with the traveler in mind so we thought it fitting to demo the PJM-1000 while on a commercial airplane flight.
RATINGS:
-USER GUIDE: 9/10. The user guide made setup easy with product visuals and simple quick-start steps.
-SETUP 9/10. User friendly device, very plug and play.
-DISPLAY: 8/10. Good colors and image quality. We would have liked to see a higher native resolution.
-BRIGHTNESS: 6/10. When compared to other pico projectors its brightness performed exceedingly well. Although when we compared its brightness to larger standard sized projectors it performed poorly. We recommend a dimly lit environment if attempting to project a picture larger than 40 inches.
-INPUTS: 7/10. On the rear of the unit there is a VGA input for connecting to a laptop/PC and video input for connecting to a standard video composite cable. On the side of the unit there is a DC-in to connect the AC power adapter. We were disappointed there was no HDMI input.
-ACCESSORIES: 9/10. Included in the box were all essential cables to connect to a laptop/PC and DVD/Video source. We were able to connect to an iPod touch and an iphone with cables that were not included. We found the extra long VGA cable and international AC Adapter to be a plus.
-VALUE: 9/10. We found it to be one of the lowest priced pico projectors on the market. Excellent value with its overall performance and low price point.-OVERALL: 8/10. Recommended. We highly recommend the PJM-1000 to any business professional or to anyone who travels.

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The new FAVI PMJ-1000 Mini Projector is one of the world's smallest projectors! It weighs an amazing 6.4 ounces and fits in the palm of your hand! Whether you are a successful business executive looking for the latest presentation device or the tech savvy guru who wants to show off your favorite iPod Video or YouTube clip on your buddys wall, the FAVI mini projector will surely impress! The new FAVI mini projector is definitely the must have gadget of 2009! -Manufacturer: FAVI Entertainment -Color: White -Aspect Ratio 4:3-Projector Dimensions: 4.4" x 1.9" x 0.6" -Projection Distance Max 12 ft. / Min 0.5 ft -Image Size (diagonal) 6" - 100"-Native Resolution 640 X 480 Pixels -Max Compatible Resolutions: 800 X 600, 1024 X 768, 1280 X 800 -Contrast Ratio: 80:1 -Zoom & Focus: Manual -Luminous Flux: 12 lumens -Throw Ratio: 0.66 (Typical) -Power Consumption: 1A (Typical) -Video Source: Video (CVBS), NTSC & PAL auto switch, VGA: SVGA, XGA, WXGA -Accessories: Removable Stand, Lithium Ion Battery, Charger Cable, Video Cable and VGA Cable (PC/Laptop) -Battery Life: Approx. 50 minutes, can be plugged into an outlet for unlimited power -Warranty: 1 Year Parts -Warranty: 45 Day Labor

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HX300G 300 Lumens 1024 x 768 2000:1 DLP Projector Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased the LG Hx300g for our local Vectorworks (CAD) user group. We use it to demonstrate CAD techniques and view drawings. Group members bring their own laptops (mostly a Mac group, but some PC users as well) and had no problems with linking to the projector. We were unanimously impressed with its bright clear image and its ability to display the fine detail of the CAD images. I should mention the projector was reasonably easy to focus since this is not mentioned in any of the reviews and it was difficult to achieve an accurate focus on many of the other pico and palm projectors I tried. The Hx300g features native XGA which allows us to display the higher screen resolutions from the laptops without losing much information. Many of the palm sized projectors have the ability to display at higher resolutions, but achieve it through digital processing. At the time of this review, I still haven't found another small LED-based projector with native XGA resolution and decent (270) lumen output so this is worth a look if you don't mind the price. I also tested it on Powerpoint and a number of other computer applications like SketchUp and the images were all clear with good color rendition. And I had the same good luck with HD movies using an HDMI cable to connect to a DVD player. I don't think the HDMI cable was provided with the projector, but it did come with a great carrying case which easily holds the projector (in a separate compartment) and all the cables and power cord/power brick. The projector does have a little adjustable front leg which worked great for leveling/aiming, but I would recommend a sturdy mini-tripod (not a gorilla pod though).
Note, the 1 watt (stereo) speakers were underpowered even if you're holding the projector in your hand, so you'll need a proper sound system if you want to hear movies or a webinar. My initial tests with the FM signal to wirelessly send sound to a radio didn't work out, but I should probably work on that a bit more.

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ViewSonic DVP5 Pico Pocket Projector with Camcorder Review

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(More customer reviews)Just picked this up as a gift for my Dad, pretty impressed, it will fit his needs for sure. At first I picked up the 3M CP40 which looks identical from the outside. But don't be fooled, the Viewsonic offers a bit more and for not much more. Key differences:
1. Viewsonic can project from a laptop via USB, 3M cannot.
2. Viewsonic comes with a remote, 3M does not.
Connecting to a device is simple, even from USB, just install the driver and it's ready to go. For another $14 if you buy from Amazon, definitely worth the difference. I haven't played too much with it but I wanted to test the features out so that I could help my Dad out in case he had questions. Projection comes out pretty clear although it plays video that you take with the device much smoother than if you project from a laptop. Tested with a DVD player, seems to play just fine.
Only con seems like if you do project a laptop from the USB, it seems to still run off battery power, would be nice if it kept the device charged while projecting (charges via USB while powered off, or when you uise it in Disk mode). You can however keep it charged projecting videos you took with it or whatever you connect using the composite cables. Overall pretty cool and I bet it will drop in price, dropped $40 or so since I first heard about it.

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Pico Pocket Projector takes and projects photos and HD videos instantly from Micro SD card from external devices such as iPod, iPhone, mobile phones, note book/PC, game console or more via AV jack. LED backlight supports long lifetime more than 20,000 hours. Ergonomic and compact pocket size is easy to carry and is a perfect on-to-go device to share fun with friends or to make important presentation for the small audiences

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Sony VPL CX11 - LCD projector - 1500 ANSI lumens - XGA (1024 x 768) Review

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(More customer reviews)Well, there are many places that provide the specifications, but if you after someone's personal opinion, I would say it is second to none projector. The picture is crisp and sharp. You have to realize that not every DVD will exhibit the best picture, but if the movie had been compressed with the good quality you will be delighted with the performance of this one. I did not regret even for a second for the money I spent on it!

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A high-quality projector from Sony, the VPL-CX11 is designed with the mobile professional in mind. Weighing just 7 pounds 11 ounces, this model is ideal for taking on the road, and its small 10.9-by-8.5-inch footprint fits onto nearly any available surface. The three 0.9-inch p-Si TFT LCD panels with Micro Lens Array technology provide RGB resolutions of 1,024 x 768 and video resolutions of up to 750 TV lines. The 120-watt UHP lamp provides 1,200 ANSI lumens of brightness, while 24-bit color depth accurately reproduces up to 16.7 millions shades.
A wireless remote lets you control your presentation from anywhere in the room. A 4x digital zoom, 62.5 to 275.8-inch throwing distance, F1.8 to 2.2 lens aperture, and 15-degree digital keystone correction, and convenient onscreen display let you adjust the image to best suit your environment. NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC 4.43, PAL-M, and PAL-N inputs are supported, while stereo speakers provide a stand-alone audio output and are angled to provide optimal stereo imaging.
The front panel flips onto the top of the projector for easier access to the panel controls, and a side panel flips open to provide access to the input connectors. The VPL-CX11 accepts RGB, component system, composite video, Y/C video, and audio signals through its 15-pin HD D-Sub, four-pin mini-DIN male, and stereo mini jack inputs. The 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz power supply consumes under 210 watts during normal operation and less than 5 watts during standby. Compatible with PC computer platforms only, the projector also comes backed by a two-year limited warranty on both parts and labor.
What's in the BoxProjector, remote control unit RM-PJM10, signal cable SMF-410 (2 m), HD D-sub 15-pin to D-sub 15-pin, PS/2 mouse cable (2 m), audio visual cable (2 m), USB Cable (2 m) A type to B type, USB application software, two AA size batteries, air filter, AC power cord, operation manual, quick reference sheet

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Samsung SP-H03 PICO PROJECTOR; LED & DLP Review

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(More customer reviews)This is well not a review per-se but It's a video showing the Projector in action, however I am going to take a bit of time here in this written section to speak of some pros and cons that I didn't discuss in the video.
Pro
Small and portable
Rechargeable battery.
Internal memory.
read a good variety of video files even subs files, music files (FLAC comes to mind), it can show .DOC .PDF .TXT files too.
Cons
Battery, it says 1:30 to 2:00 hours but if having a USB pen drive connected the battery dies very fast.
Touch controls on the top of the unit, is sometimes not very responsive but still works good, also since the controls are on the unit
itself when changing settings or whatever you may accidentally move the player.
at 70+ inches (max 80-85) the image looks a bit dark, I dunno if its cause I don't have a projector screen, I'm getting one soon so I'll post a comment about how it looks after I test it.

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Palm-sized Pico Projector delivering 30 ANSI lumens for WVGA (854x480) resolution that can be run by AC or Battery (2 hour life) power with 1GB of internal memory and connectivity for PC (via VGA 15pin adaptor cable), Composite Video (via adaptor cable withL,R,V RCA connectors), USB storage device via (USB to miniUSB adaptor cable), headphones (via 1/8" jack), and microSD card slot (up to 16GB).

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Optoma Neo-i / DV20 Portable iPod/iPhone Docking Station Video Projector with Built-In Speakers Review

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(More customer reviews)The NEOi is a great lightweight projector to entertain the kids or to share pictures and videos. I'm one of the few without an iPod or iPhone so I'm probably not the target market for this projector but I have found many uses for it.
When necessary to move the kids to another room we connect a DVD player to the HDMI input and let them project a movie on the basement wall. This keeps the children entertained for hours. We have also used the NEOi to project from a camcorder and digital camera to share family photos and videos.
The sound system is good but lacks powerful bass and the image is bright enough to display videos and photos on a pull down shade in the kitchen (about a 30" diagonal image). You will need to turn down the lights to enjoy saturated colors and details. In the basement, in a very dark setting the image size can be rather large (60") with great color and detail.
The Good - portable, easy connection with HDMI, VGA sources and iPods/iPhones. No bulb to burn out since this is an LED projector. Good image quality in a dark room. Much less expensive than a standard projector.
The not so good - this is not a standard projector so it is not meant for using in a room with high ambient light.
This product is a winner for projecting videos, photos and other information from portable electronics and DVD players.

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Create a theater experience from your media collection almost anywhere with the Optoma Neo-i. Dock your iPod/iPhone directly into the Neo-i and start projecting videos or photos on most surfaces instantly. Powered by LED technology, the Neo-i is capable of producing 120"(diagonal) images.With 16 watts of digitally-tuned audio output, amazing space-filling sound is created from a compact, portable design. HDMI and VGA ports offer even more versatility by providing inputs for AppleTV, Blu-ray players and computers. An optional iPad connection kit is also available. The Optoma Neo-i allows you to experience your portable media collection in entirely new ways.

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Optoma PK301 Pico Pocket Projector Review

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(More customer reviews)I had pre-ordered this projector for almost a month before it was shipped, which gave me time to contemplate my purchase decision. I went around to the shops and checked the PK 201, 102 models and other brands like the 3M pico projector and the Samsung palm sized LED projector. Especially that I have a full size DLP HD projector that i bough last year. The inconvenience of having to setup the screen and the speakers in the garden to watch a nice cinematic experience on giant screen reduced these occasions to just a handful through a year. I had high hopes for the portable battery operated projector but I was aware of the fact that its power was low and can only be used in dimmed rooms.
It finally arrived, and much to my surprise it beat my expectations just out of the box. it looks and feels better than any of the other ones i have examined first hand. The casing is sturdy and compact although the zoom swivel looks fragile.
The picture quality is very good and can certainly beat the quality of a regular TV. i used it with a nokia micro SD card from my old mobile and i ran a slide show on the ceiling with short videos it took my breath away. i hooked it up to my iphone and watched a full movie in my bedroom in full widescreen mode, you will be in for a good surprise :) you only need the AV cable for the iphone or ipad and a bluetooth or wired earphones and you have you 100% portable cinema box that fits in your pocket. I also tried it with apple TV connected through the HDMI link. It delivers a very nice picture. the built in speaker is good enough for my kids to watch cartoon while sitting just behind the projector.
Although I love this projector i have a few comments to make.
The battery life is not enough for one full movie and does not charge well if you operate the projector while it is plugged to power source.
It heats up a little too quickly, i know it is summer time but in 10 minutes it's casing is hot.
With that said, my final verdict is still excellent and highly recommended.
I also recommend the following accessories:
1) A small tripod is very important for ventilation and also positioning
2) The remote is very handy because the buttons on the projector are small and as they dim you cannot make out which button you are pressing. also good for slide shows and short videos off the memory card.


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Optoma's PK301 Pico pocket projector provides projection power anywhere. Featuring up to 50 ANSI lumens and native widescreen WVGA resolution, the palm-sized PK301 enables you to easily share videos, photos and graphics at home or on the road. Enjoy unlimited content playback at your fingertips with the microSD card slot, HDMI and VGA connectivity. Compact and robustly-featured, the PK301 sets a new standard for mobile projecting.

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