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MicroVision SHOWWX Classic Laser Pico Projector for iPod
By : Microvision
Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Amplify yourself with big, bright, and colorfli projected images that are always in focus from a device that fits right in your pocket. Simply connect the SHOWWX™ to a video output capable device to spontaneously share photos and videos, presentations and more for a big screen experience!
SHOWWX™ Features
The SHOWWX™ brings you a BIG picture from a small, quiet, and portable device. A single cable connection plugs directly into your iPod, as well as other mobile phones and devices with TV-Out or VGA functionality.
- Infinite Focus
- Plug ; Play
- Thin ; Light
- Movie Capable
- Wide Field of View
- Wide Screen Resolution
- Bright ; Uniform
SHOWWX™ is a superior experience for iPod. A single cable connection plugs directly into your iPod. A literal plug ; play laser projector producing a practical big screen, movie-length experience. The MicroVision SHOWWX™ is made for your iPod, and was designed to connect specifically to Apple performance standards.
The SHOWWX™ is also compatible with a host of other devices that provide Composite TV/Video-Out, such as mobile phones, camcorders, digital cameras, personal video game and media players.
With the Nokia cable for SHOWWX™ you can enhance your experience by projecting directly from your device.
You can also connect your SHOWWX™ to a laptop via TV-out or VGA using the optional SHOWWX™ VGA Dock.
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Technical Specifications
SHOWWX™ Laser Pico Projector Display Performance
Resolution: WVGA (848 x 480)Brightness: 10 LumensAspect Ratio: 16:9 WidescreenFocus: No user focus adjustment needed. Image is always in focus, even on curved surfacesRefresh Rate: 60 Hz (nominal)Color Gamut: 200% NTSCContrast Ratio: 5,000:1Throw Ratio: 1:1 (projection distance/image diagonal)Image size: 6 in to 100 in (150 mm to 2500 mm)Projection Distance: 6 in to 100 in (150 mm to 2500 mm)Regliatory: Class 2 laser product.1
SHOWWX™ Laser Pico Projector Size ; Weight
Height: .55 in (14 mm)Width: 2.36 in (60 mm)Length: 118 mm (4.64 in)Weight (with battery): 122 g (4.3 oz)
SHOWWX™ Laser Pico Projector Connectivity ; Audio
- Easy and simple plug and play
- Connects to most iPod devices with a single cable
- Composite adapter to other TV-out devices via a dedicated adapter cable
- VGA dock to most laptops, netbooks and Macbook via the VGA DOCK (sold separately)
- 3.5mm stereo jack - audio pass through when supplied
- User replaceable battery
- Approximately 90-120 minutes of battery life when fully charged 2
- Charges via Micro-USB with wall charger
SHOWWX™ laser pico projectorRechargeable batteryWall chargerCable for iPodComposite adapterStorage pouchMicro-USB cableWrist strapUser guide
1 Per IEC 60825-1:2007 and CDRH 1040.10, 1040.11 with laser Notice 50.
© 2010, MicroVision, Inc. All rights reserved. SHOWWX and PicoP are registered trademarks of MicroVision, Inc. iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Other registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Amplify yourself with the SHOWWX laser pico projector. The SHOWWX projects big, bright, and colorful images that are always in focus, yet it is small enough to fit in your pocket. Connect the SHOWWX to a video output-capable device to spontaneously share photos and videos, presentations and more, for a big screen experience. It is Always in focus: you never, ever have to adjust focus. Gives sharp and clear images on any surface from 6 inches or less to 200 inches or more and has a rich and vivid laser colors to amplify your photos, videos and presentations. Its sleek contours feel great in your hand and slim enough to put in your pocket. The plug-n-play compatibility enables quick and easy operation with your device and a Movie-capable battery is available which lasts 90-120 minutes on a single charge.
Product Details
- Product Dimensions: 2 x 9 x 7 inches ; 1 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
- ASIN: B003G5ML9Y
- Item model number: AA0123600-017
Customer Reviews
I received my ShowWx Laser Pico Projector from Device Plus in Madrid, Spain about a month ago. I had to get it there because it was not for sale yet in the U.S. It is an absolutely mind-blowing projector that easily hooks up to a myriad of devices, including iPods, iPhones, digital cameras (with video out function), and laptops (with the optional VGA Dock). It is very small and lightweight - truly pocket-sized - and can project video and pictures with stunning clarity and color.
Because it is a laser device, there is never any need to focus the display. You can project on uneven surfaces, around corners, on ceilings or clothing or a sandy beach at night. The size of the image depends upon the distance between the projector and the surface it is projecting on - in a demo I did on YouTube, I projected onto a white wall in a dark room from a distance of 8 feet, and the diagonal size of the projection was 8 feet - in other words, the equivalent of a 96-inch screen! Even at 8 feet, the picture was still amazing (if you'd like to see, just go to YouTube and search on "ShowWxDemoMar2010.wmv." - I think your jaw will drop!
The battery life on the ShowWx is advertised to be about an hour and 40 minutes, give or take. I haven't tested it but others have and, dependent on what's being displayed and the brightness setting, they have found it to be between 105 and 110 minutes. The ShowWx comes with a USB as well as a wall charger, plus all the cables for hooking up to various devices. You will have to purchase a VGA Dock if you want to project with a laptop, and that costs around $50.
While road warriors and lecturers will find the ShowWx to come in very handy for presentations, I think the best thing about the ShowWx is its WOW Factor. It comes out of your pocket and throws a vivid, bright, always in-focus image on any available surface. Of course it works best in a totally dark room, particularly when going large with the image, and it's best on a white surface, but even in higher lighting, you can still get an amazing picture as you draw nearer to the projection surface. I have blown some people's minds projecting a music video on an 8x11 sheet of paper in a brightly lit environment. I think teens and young people will flock to this technology - at least, well-to-do young people, since it is pricey at $549. But the ShowWx puts many other projectors to shame, and you can slip it in your pocket.
It is not a perfect product, seeing as there is a slight "bowtie" effect where the edges of the projection bow ever-so-slightly in on the four sides. There is also an occasional line of light that displays below the image - I've been told is some sort of calibration effect, but I've only seen it once or twice, it's not very bright and, given the brilliant display, it is hardly noticeable. Other discussions of the ShowWx by the few who actually HAVE one differ on whether this calibration line is there at all - some say they've seen it, others say they haven't. I say it's not a big deal at all.
But the image put out by this projector is stunning - it's not HD, but it is WVGA (848 x 480). It won't replace your high-def t.v., but it is absolutely the coolest thing you can pull out of your pocket. You can watch movies on your ceiling, show pictures of your family on a restaurant wall, or give a presentation in an elevator or on a plane. It doesn't have any speakers - you can plug in with ear buds for your own entertainment or hook it up to a sound dock if many people are watching. I have to say, it is a really mind-boggling product and you simply won't believe that something this small can produce images this big, clear and bright. I highly recommend it.
took a lot of time trying to decide which one is better.. ended up buying both .. ya i know..
ShowWX..Brightness: 4/5, Color 5/5, picture quality 2/5
PK301..Brightness: 3/5, Color 4/5, picture quality 5/5
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what i liked most about the ShowWX: smaller size, can recharge from USB, better battery life, no focus required
what i didnt like: no flash memory (can only play off of a source), no VGA, need to buy the add-on which takes away the size advantage, is not good for reading text (blurry, just not clear, and gave me a headache just to look at it)
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what i like most about PK301: VGA out of the box, has built in memory and can take up to 8GB of memory (maybe more), monitor like text quality, you can easily use this as a PC monitor, read clear text, and way better to watch movies.
what i didnt like about it: the buttons.. will need to move the projector every time you need to press a button
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Bottom line.. PK301 clear winner in all aspects .. especially if you want to watch movies with or without a PC.. and its cheaper. ShowWX.. sorry the technology is not ready yet. Hope this helps.
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