The World's First USB 3.0 Pico-projector Solution Announced by Himax Technologies

Pico projectors are extraordinarily compact projectors that can throw a pretty big picture on to any flat surface. Since they are so small, they really are starting to crop up in some of the most amazing products such as camcorders, still cameras etc.

The world's first USB 3.0 pico-projector solution, announced by Himax Technologies, combines SVGA (800 by 600) high-resolution LCOS microdisplays with a USB 3.0 chip ET12U320A from Evolution Technology.  

The unit can be powered through devices such as desktops or notebooks via USB, without the need for an additional external power supply. Numerous notebook vendors are already showing strong interest in adopting the pico-projector solution, the company claimed.

Mitsubishi Diamond 3D Projector: Soon At CES 2011 - - Offers A Picture up to 100 Inches With reflective LCD Light Engine

Mitsubishi will exhibit a new projector at the 2011 International CES show. The Mitsubishi Diamond 3D Projector includes a reflective LCD light engine that offers a picture of up to 100’’. 

  The 3D HD projector offers a contrast ratio of 120,000:1 with a resolution of 1080p and provides a noise-free operation. The bulb included in the projector has an operating life of about 4,000 h.

 Mitsubishi’s Diamond 3D projector weighs about 33 lbs and has two HDMI 1.4 inputs that support 3D and 2D. The light engine can hide the screen to provide a less-cinema-like home experience.

BenQ DV S11: Camcorder-cum-pico Projector - - Ideal to Capture and Share the Videos and Images Instantly

DV S11 is the new addition by BenQ to its range of pocket camcorders; with a unique feature of built-in pico projector that allows you to view the recorded video instantly. 

This BenQ DV S11 pocket camcorder is ideal to shoot the videos in 1080p HD resolution and a five-megapixel stills with its 1/3.2 inch CMOS sensor. The pico projector can show you the recorded video or still images on a wall with a picture size of 50 inch. 

For an easy control of device, ten shooting modes are readily available for the user and a digital viewfinder is also available on the back of the device to help in recording and also for more discrete viewing of your captured footage. The DV S11 is powered by its built-in 800mAh Lithium-Ion battery and gets an SDHC memory card reader for storage. Outputs include USB 2.0, A/V RCA jacks and an HDMI output.

Currently BenQ DV S11 camcoder-cun-pico projector is available in Hong Kong for about U.S. $300 for those who love to capture their images and need to share the same instantly.