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	<title>LAPTOP Magazine: The Pulse of Mobile Technology &#187; Projectors</title>
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		<title>Logitech R400 Best for PowerPoint Jockeys</title>
		<link>http://blog.laptopmag.com/logitech-wireless-presenter-r400</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:44:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>K. T. Bradford</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many great projectors out there, but not all of them come with great remotes. Yours may be plagued with a lack of laser pointer, a short range, or run out of juice without warning. Enter the Logitech Wireless Presenter R400. This stylish presentation remote has a great feel, a plug-and-play USB dongle, and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright" title="Logitech Wireless Presenter R400" src="http://www.laptopmag.com/uploadedImages/review/round-up/2009/images/aug_09/Remotes_logitech_sh.jpg" alt="" width="260" height="225" />There are many great projectors out there, but not all of them come with great remotes. Yours may be plagued with a lack of laser pointer, a short range, or run out of juice without warning. Enter the <a href="http://www.laptopmag.com/review/accessories/presentation-remotes.aspx?pid=3">Logitech Wireless Presenter R400</a>. This stylish presentation remote has a great feel, a plug-and-play USB dongle, and a range of at least 120 feet. You can even start a slideshow or blank the screen at a distance. The only drawback is that the R400 isn&#8217;t completely Mac-compatible.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.laptopmag.com/review/accessories/presentation-remotes.aspx">Check out our roundup</a> to find other remotes that will work on both PC and Mac and include more features you won&#8217;t find on most standard presentation remotes.</p>
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		<title>Casio Announces the XJ-S43W Super Slim Projector</title>
		<link>http://blog.laptopmag.com/casio-announces-the-xj-s43w-super-slim-projector</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:49:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeffrey L. Wilson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, Casio unveiled the XJ-S43W, the newest member of its Super Slim projector line. Designed as a combo of high-brightness and portability, the XJ-S43W features 2,500 ANSI lumens and weighs just 3.96 pounds. Some of the other features  of this 10.6 x 7.8 x 1.2-inch projector include:

Native 1,280 x 800-pixel resolution (widescreen)
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-17141" style="margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" title="imagephp" src="http://blog.laptopmag.com/wpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/imagephp.jpg" alt="imagephp" width="250" height="167" />Today, Casio unveiled the XJ-S43W, the newest member of its Super Slim projector line. Designed as a combo of high-brightness and portability, the XJ-S43W features 2,500 ANSI lumens and weighs just 3.96 pounds. Some of the other features  of this 10.6 x 7.8 x 1.2-inch projector include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Native 1,280 x 800-pixel resolution (widescreen)</li>
<li>An estimated lamp life of 2,000 hours</li>
<li>1,800:1 contrast ratio</li>
<li>18-inch to 300-inch projection size</li>
<li>A 30-foor projection range</li>
<li>16.77 million colors</li>
<li>2X power zoom</li>
<li>&#8220;Direct power On/Off&#8221; functions for reducing set-up and take down times</li>
<li>HDMI, mini D-Sub connections, 3.5mm mini-jack connections</li>
<li>Monoaural sound</li>
</ul>
<p>The $999 projector will be available for purchase in September.</p>
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		<title>ViewSonic Unveils 3D-ready PJD6220-3D Projector</title>
		<link>http://blog.laptopmag.com/ces-news-viewsonic-unveils-3d-ready-pjd6220-3d-projector</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeffrey L. Wilson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re looking to add the third dimension to your multimedia projections, ViewSonic just may have the device for you. Its 3D-ready PJD6220-3D works in conjunction with Nvidia&#8217;s 3D Vision technology to bring blur-free 3D to gaming sessions, movies, and other applications. Here are some of the vital specs:

Native 1,024 x 768-pixel resolution
2,200 lumens
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-8624" style="margin: 5px;" title="pjd6220_3d" src="http://blog.laptopmag.com/wpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/pjd6220_3d.jpg" alt="pjd6220_3d" width="250" height="169" />If you&#8217;re looking to add the third dimension to your multimedia projections, ViewSonic just may have the device for you. Its 3D-ready PJD6220-3D works in conjunction with Nvidia&#8217;s 3D Vision technology to bring blur-free 3D to gaming sessions, movies, and other applications. Here are some of the vital specs:</p>
<ul>
<li>Native 1,024 x 768-pixel resolution</li>
<li>2,200 lumens</li>
<li>2,000:1 contrast ratio</li>
</ul>
<p>The ViewSonic PJD6220-3D will be available in February for $1,499.</p>
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		<title>Hands-on: Samsung Wows with MBP200 and First Pico Projector Phone</title>
		<link>http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-samsung-wows-with-mbp220-and-first-pico-projector-phone</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:49:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Spoonauer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;ve seen one pico projector you&#8217;ve seen them all, right? That&#8217;s what we thought until we had a chance to go hands on with Samsung&#8217;s new MBP200, which weighs only 5.6 ounces but can pump out an image as large as 50 inches. What makes this pico unique is that it sports a 2.2-inch [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><img class="size-full wp-image-10205 alignright" style="margin: 5px;" title="pepcom-photos-037" src="http://blog.laptopmag.com/wpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/pepcom-photos-037.jpg" alt="pepcom-photos-037" width="250" height="233" />If you&#8217;ve seen one pico projector you&#8217;ve seen them all, right? That&#8217;s what we thought until we had a chance to go hands on with Samsung&#8217;s new MBP200, which weighs only 5.6 ounces but can pump out an image as large as 50 inches. What makes this pico unique is that it sports a 2.2-inch LCD, so it doubles as a portable audio/video player. Plus, not only can you connect your mobile phone or laptop to this mini marvel, it accepts microSD cards.</p>
<p>We had a chance to play with the MBP200, and the image quality when projecting the movie Madagascar was surprisingly good&#8211;although you&#8217;ll get the best results with an image size closer to 20 inches. We also found it simple to focus using the built-in control.</p>
<p>The only thing that could be better than a pocket size projector is one that is integrated directly into a phone, and Samsung had one on display called the Anycall Show. The device uses Samsung&#8217;s TouchWiz interface, and the lens for the projector is on the top side of the handset. This phone, which should be available in South Korea soon, wasn&#8217;t much bulkier than an iPhone, and it displayed MPEG-4 videos with barely a hiccup. All we had to do was fire up the media player app and aim the Show at a small screen.</p>
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<p>We&#8217;d love to see Samsung bring someting similar to market by the end of the year, as it could be a boon to presenters on the go and those who just want to watch video on something larger than a phone&#8217;s display. Check out the gallery and stay tuned for a video of these ambitious picos in action.</p>
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		<title>NEC NP62 Projector Urges You to Leave Your Notebook at Home</title>
		<link>http://blog.laptopmag.com/nec-np62-projector-urges-you-to-leave-your-notebook-at-home</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeffrey L. Wilson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Business travelers know the pain of toting both a notebook and projector from city to city, but it looks like relief is on its way in the form of the NEC NP62. The 3.7-pound projector features a USB port for easy connectivity to a PC that may be awaiting you at your destination. Highlights of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-8748" style="margin: 5px;" title="np61_upperslant_150_cmyk" src="http://blog.laptopmag.com/wpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/np61_upperslant_150_cmyk.jpg" alt="np61_upperslant_150_cmyk" width="250" height="133" />Business travelers know the pain of toting both a notebook and projector from city to city, but it looks like relief is on its way in the form of the NEC NP62. The 3.7-pound projector features a USB port for easy connectivity to a PC that may be awaiting you at your destination. Highlights of this model include:</p>
<ul>
<li>3000 lumens</li>
<li>1600:1 contrast ratio</li>
<li>1024 x 768-pixel native resolution</li>
<li>15-pin RGB, RCA, and S-Video connections</li>
<li>Eco Mode technology to increase lamp life by 40 percent (for up to 3,500 hours of operation)</li>
<li>Quick start and instant shutdown</li>
<li>AutoSense (one-touch optimization that intuitively syncs the projector with most computer signals)</li>
</ul>
<p>The $1,399 projector will begin shipping later this month.</p>
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		<title>Samsung Joins Pico Projector Party with MBP200</title>
		<link>http://blog.laptopmag.com/samsung-joins-pico-projector-party-with-mbp200</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeffrey L. Wilson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve seen pico projectors from 3M, Microvision, and Optoma, and now Samsung joins the growing mini-projector category with the MBP200. Designed to connect to mobile phones and laptops, the Samsung MBP200 can project an image up to 50 inches in size onto a sheet of paper, wall, or canvas from its 2.2-inch QVGA LCD.
The pico [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-8735" title="mbp200_2" src="http://blog.laptopmag.com/wpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/mbp200_2.jpg" alt="mbp200_2" width="250" height="250" />We&#8217;ve seen pico projectors from <a title="3M MPro pico projector" href="http://www.laptopmag.com/review/projectors/3m-mpro110.aspx">3M</a>, <a title="Microvision Pico P projector" href="http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-microvision-pico-p-projector">Microvision</a>, and <a title="Optoma pico projector" href="http://www.laptopmag.com/review/projectors/optoma-pk-101-pico.aspx">Optoma</a>, and now Samsung joins the growing mini-projector category with the MBP200. Designed to connect to mobile phones and laptops, the Samsung MBP200 can project an image up to 50 inches in size onto a sheet of paper, wall, or canvas from its 2.2-inch QVGA LCD.</p>
<p>The pico also has a microSD Card slot for swiftly loading content, 3.5mm jack (for adding headphone or speakers), and a small screen holder (with a telescoping pole hidden inside) that can turn a standard sheet of paper into a screen for viewing movies, documents, or photos.</p>
<p>We&#8217;re still wrangling up pricing, availability, and specs, so check back for more details.</p>
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		<title>Imation Wireless Projection Link Frees You From Pesky Projector Cords</title>
		<link>http://blog.laptopmag.com/imation-wireless-projection-links-frees-you-from-naughty-projector-cords</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeffrey L. Wilson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Projectors are cool. Their cords? No so much. If you&#8217;re sick of dealing with cables when hooking up a projector, Imation has come to the rescue with the Wireless Projection Link.  It allows one or multiple users to connect a PC to a digital projector wirelessly, thus eliminating the hassle of dealing with cables.
You simply [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-8629" title="transmitterdongal-for-pkg" src="http://blog.laptopmag.com/wpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/transmitterdongal-for-pkg.jpg" alt="transmitterdongal-for-pkg" width="250" height="187" />Projectors are cool. Their cords? No so much. If you&#8217;re sick of dealing with cables when hooking up a projector, Imation has come to the rescue with the Wireless Projection Link.  It allows one or multiple users to connect a PC to a digital projector wirelessly, thus eliminating the hassle of dealing with cables.</p>
<p>You simply connect the Wireless USB dongle to a PC (and the base to the projector) to conduct wireless presentations at a range of up to 30 feet. It also features advanced scaling options for maximum screen usage.</p>
<p>The Imation Wireless Projection Link will be available tomorrow for $249.</p>
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		<title>Mini-Projector Face-Off: 3M MPro110 vs. Dell M109S</title>
		<link>http://blog.laptopmag.com/mini-projector-face-off-3m-mpro110-vs-dell-m109s</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:20:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeffrey L. Wilson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A week ago, we got some significant playtime with Microvision&#8217;s very cool Pico P projector, but today we got hands on with  competitors that are jockeying to become the big dogs in the mini-projector space: the 3M Micro Professional Projector MPro110 and Dell M109S ($399.00). See the full specs of the projectors after the jump.
In [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://None"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6695" style="margin: 5px;" title="projectors" src="http://blog.laptopmag.com/wpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/projectors.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="102" /></a>A week ago, we got some significant playtime with Microvision&#8217;s very cool <a title="Microvision Pico P projector" href="http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-microvision-pico-p-projector">Pico P projector</a>, but today we got hands on with  competitors that are jockeying to become the big dogs in the mini-projector space: the 3M Micro Professional Projector MPro110 and <span STYLE="position: relative;"><a href="http://www.laptopmag.com/review/projectors/dellm109s.aspx" onClick="window.location=this.href + '?utm_source=Blog&#038;utm_medium=text&#038;utm_content=Dell_M109S&#038;utm_campaign=smartlinks'; return false;"  title="Read Review of the Dell M109S" >Dell M109S</a></span> (<a href="http://www.laptopmag.com/review/shop.aspx?pm=pg_blogembed&#038;ppid=1279&#038;utm_source=Blog&#038;utm_medium=textprice&#038;utm_content=dell_m109s&#038;utm_campaign=smartlinks" OnClick="return trackclick(this.href,window.location,'pg_blog_embedded');">$399.00</a>). See the full specs of the projectors after the jump.</p>
<p>In our hands-on test, in which we played video clips and read news headlines, the Dell M109S proved the superior projector. It displayed a crisp image and robust colors that totally outclassed the 3M MPro110&#8217;s rather bland video.  It may have a power brick that&#8217;s the size of a, well, power brick, but in these preliminary tests, we think toting the extra may be worth it if high-quality video is an essential.</p>
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<p>That&#8217;s not to say that 3M&#8217;s projector is without merit. It&#8217;s far more pocketable than its rival and more than $100 cheaper, which will help it find an audience with those looking for a low-cost, travel friendly projector that delivers a decent image. Still, the image warping and washed out video may turn off some.</p>
<p>We&#8217;ve put together a video of both projectors in action so that you can get a sense of what both devices offer. Which mini-projector do you find the most compelling? Sound off in our poll!</p>
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<p><strong>3M Micro Professional Projector MPro110</strong></p>
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<li>$359</li>
<li>640 x 480 native resolution</li>
<li>4.5 x 2.0 x 0.9 inches</li>
<li>5.6 ounces</li>
<li>Projects 6-inch to 50-inch image</li>
<li>Small, cell phone-size power adapter</li>
<li>Comes with VGA and Video cable</li>
<li>10,000 hours of usage</li>
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<p><strong>Dell M109S</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>$499</li>
<li>858 x 600 native resolution</li>
<li>4.2 x 3.6 x 1.2 inches</li>
<li>0.8 pounds</li>
<li>Projects 15-inch to 60-inch image</li>
<li>Uses its own power adapter or one from a Latitude or Vostro (reducing the number of cords to carry)</li>
<li>Multi-input connector (power, VGA, composite)</li>
<li>10,000 hours of usage</li>
<li>Password protection</li>
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		<title>Hands-On With the Microvision Pico P Projector</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:10:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeffrey L. Wilson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It seems like it was just yesterday that the LAPTOP crew glimpsed a very early build of Microvision&#8217;s pico projector (&#8221;The Show&#8221;) at CES 2008. The prototype was raw, but held promise, and we were eager to see how the product would turn out once it was closer to completion. Today, we had a chance [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://None"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6298" style="margin: 5px;" title="picolead" src="http://blog.laptopmag.com/wpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/picolead.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="195" /></a>It seems like it was just yesterday that the LAPTOP crew glimpsed a very early build of Microvision&#8217;s pico projector (&#8221;The Show&#8221;) at CES 2008. The prototype was raw, but held promise, and we were eager to see how the product would turn out once it was closer to completion. Today, we had a chance to follow up, and we&#8217;re happy to report that Microvision&#8217;s product (now known as &#8220;Pico P&#8221;) is coming along quite nicely.</p>
<p>Unlike &#8220;pocket projectors,&#8221; the Pico P is a truly mobile video device that slides easily into a pocket. We had time to play with a prototype (in the video below) and it was incredibly light in  hand; it weighed about as much as a cell phone. In fact, the final production model is going to match the iPhone&#8217;s dimensions almost dead-on.</p>
<p>Video quality was quite good even in the prototype stage, and as it&#8217;s powered by lasers it always remains in focus; no adjustments are required. It looks to be a great accessory for notebooks, cell phones, and other mobile devices that contain content that you&#8217;d like to project onto a wall, floor, ceiling, or the back of an airplane seat (you can expect approximately 2 hours of battery life). Microvision has partnered with Motorola, so hopefully we&#8217;ll see the Pico P engine integrated into phones (no ETA was given).  Check the video below for availability, pricing, and hands-on sweetness.<span id="more-6277"></span></p>
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<a href='http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-microvision-pico-p-projector/pico2' title='pico2'><img width="100" height="100" src="http://blog.laptopmag.com/wpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/pico2-100x100.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="" title="pico2" /></a>
<a href='http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-microvision-pico-p-projector/pico3' title='pico3'><img width="100" height="100" src="http://blog.laptopmag.com/wpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/pico3-100x100.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="" title="pico3" /></a>
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<a href='http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-microvision-pico-p-projector/pico5' title='pico5'><img width="100" height="100" src="http://blog.laptopmag.com/wpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/pico5-100x100.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="" title="pico5" /></a>
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<a href='http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-microvision-pico-p-projector/pico7' title='pico7'><img width="100" height="100" src="http://blog.laptopmag.com/wpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/pico7-100x100.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="" title="pico7" /></a>
<a href='http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-microvision-pico-p-projector/pico8' title='pico8'><img width="100" height="100" src="http://blog.laptopmag.com/wpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/pico8-100x100.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail" alt="" title="pico8" /></a>
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		<title>Hands-On With Optoma&#8217;s 4-ounce Pico Projector</title>
		<link>http://blog.laptopmag.com/pico-hands-on</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:06:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeffrey L. Wilson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A true pocket projector.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2134" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" title="Pico Projector" src="http://blog.laptopmag.com/wpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/pico.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="173" />Comfortable shoes and a light breakfast go a long way. We were able to bob and weave through the crowd at <a title="Texas Instruments and Optoma pico projector" href="http://blog.laptopmag.com/texas-instruments-reveals-lamp-free-projector-pico-projector-prototypes">Texas Instruments</a>&#8216; Infocomm booth to slither up to what has to be the coolest item of the show: <a title="Optoma Pico Projector" href="http://blog.laptopmag.com/optoma-reveals-palm-sized-pico-projector">The Optoma Pico Projector</a>.</p>
<p>About the size of a mini-remote, this small wonder connects to your gear (in this case, an iPod) via an &#8220;A/V IN&#8221; port for sharing photos, video, and presentations. It serves up a 20-inch display, but can go as high as 90 inches in a super-dark environment (although, we&#8217;re not certain anyone wants video living on an iPod blown up that much). The prototype that we saw had a USB port for charging the device-no batteries required. Hard specs and pricing are still up in the air, but the Optoma Pico Projector should be under $400 when it gets U.S. shores in early 2009.</p>
<p>Check out the video below to see the Pico in action:</p>
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