Optoma PK 101 Pico Pocket Projector

The new Optoma PK 101 Pico Pocket Projector is a nice pocket sized, extremely compact projector. It is powerful enough and can easily function as a projector in a small room. You can also plug it into your iPod in addition to your laptop. It is easy to use and connect, however it is a bit pricey at around $400.

Optoma PK 101 Pico Specs:

• Dimensions: 2.0 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches
• Weight: 4.2 ounces
• Native Resolution: 480 x 320 pixels
• Brightness: 10 ANSI lumens
• Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
• Image Engine: DLP
• Supported Input: Composite video, Apple iPod
• Price: $399

Review:

The new Optoma PK 101 Pico Pocket Projector is incredibly compact – it has dimensions of just 2.0 x 4.1 x 0.6 inches and weighs just about 4.2 ounces. Most projectors have remote controls bigger than that. It is powered by a DLP image engine. It also includes a rechargeable battery which can power the device for about 1.5 hrs with moderate usage.

One qualm with the Optoma PK 101 Pico Pocket Projector is that it doesn’t have a VGA connector so you can’t connect it to most laptops. It is mainly aimed at iPod users. It works superbly well with iPods and has good display quality. It also offers decent brightness and contrast levels. It also includes a tiny speaker inside the body, which has decent sound output with slightly low volume levels. It is good enough for viewing videos and movies. The color reproduction is amazing for a device this size and with a DLP engine.

Pros:

• Compact
• Nice Display Quality

Cons:

• No VGA
• Only 10 Lumens brightness

Our Rating: 3 / 5.