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MicroVision SHOWWX+ Laser Pocket Projector
Product Description
From the Manufacturer
With the MicroVision SHOWWX+™, the world’s first laser projector is now even brighter - our PicoP® display engine allows you to enjoy deep, rich color projection with bright and vivid laser images that are always in focus.
Even on curved surfaces. We call this ‘infinite focus’.
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, iPhone, iPad, 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+™ Works With a Variety of Devices
The SHOWWX+ is 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 functionality by using the optional SHOWWX+ VGA Dock.
SHOWWX+ - a superior experience for Apple devices. A single cable connection plugs directly into your iPod, iPhone or iPad. A literal plug ; play laser projector producing a practical big screen, movie-length experience. The MicroVision SHOWWX+ is made for iPod, iPhone, and iPad and was designed to connect to Apple devices in a way that meets Apple performance standards.
SHOWWX+ Apple iOS App
The SHOWWX+ works with some of your favorite iPhone, iPad and iPod apps. Any app with video out capabilities can be projected with the SHOWWX+
Technical Specifications
SHOWWX+ Laser Pico Projector Display Performance
Resolution: WVGA (848 x 480)Brightness: 15 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)Regulatory: Class 2 laser product.1
SHOWWX+ Laser Pico Projector Size ; Weight
Height: .55 in (14 mm)Width: 2.36 in (60 mm)Weight (with battery): 4.3 oz (122 g)
SHOWWX+ Laser Pico Projector Connectivity ; Audio
- Easy and simple plug and play
- Connects to iPhone, iPad and iPod products 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)
- 3.5 mm stereo jack - audio pass through when supplied
- Will operate off wall power when plugged into a wall socket
SHOWWX+ Laser Pico Projector Battery ; Power
- User replaceable battery
- Up to 2 hours of battery life when fully charged
- Charges via Micro-USB with wall charger
What’s in the box:
SHOWWX+ laser pico projectorRechargeable batteryWall chargerCable for iPhone, iPad, iPodComposite adapterStorage pouchMicro-USB cableWrist strapUser guide
1 Per IEC 60825-1:2007 and CDRH 1040.10, 1040.11 with laser Notice 50.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of SHOWWX+ with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.
© 2011, MicroVision, Inc. All rights reserved. SHOWWX+ and PicoP are registered trademarks of MicroVision, Inc. iPhone, iPad, iPod, MacBook are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Other registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Enjoy movies, photos, presentations and streaming video up to 100" in image size with the SHOWWX+ laser pico projector. With the Microvision SHOWWX+, the world's first laser pico projector is now even brighter - our PicoP display engine enables you to enjoy deep, rich color projection with bright and vivid laser images that are always in focus. Even on curved surfaces. We call this 'infinite focus'.
By : Microvision
Product Details
- Product Dimensions: 2 x 9 x 7 inches ; 1.6 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
- ASIN: B004EKM5B4
- Item model number: AA0123600-019
- Batteries: 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. (included)
Customer Reviews
I want to chime in given the overly optimistic reviews listed for this product. We've had the device for a couple of weeks now and I want to point out a few things that haven't been mentioned by other reviewers.
The image quality is good given the size of the device and the brightness set to its highest value is sufficient. The projector suffers from severe pincushion distortions, and there's no way to correct for this via any of the limited menu settings, which is quite surprising. There's also no keystone adjustment, or any other image geometry adjustment for that matter. This includes the size of the image. When other reviewers say that the size can be adjusted, that simply means that you can increase or decrease the distance to the screen to change the image size, since the projection opening angle is fixed. Somewhat annoying, but not a deal breaker.
While we are at missing features, the device doesn't have a threaded hole to attach it to a tripod or any other means of attaching it to anything. This wouldn't be so bad if the device wasn't that lightweight due to the plastic housing (which could be considered a plus, but it feels cheap) and came with a very short and stiff iPod connector cable. The moment you reposition the iPod / iPad, the projector will move; there aren't even rubberized feet underneath the device. Clearly, not too much thought was put into this. According to the Microvision website, the VGA connector comes with a threaded hole for tripod mounting. I would have hoped that there was some sort of mounting plate available as an accessory to mount the actual projector as well. Right now, I'd recommend using a universal iPod / iPhone car mount.
The really bad part is, as somewhat feared, the battery life. Set to the highest brightness (there are 3 brightness settings) and standard color mode, one gets about 60 minutes out of a fully charged battery. That's not enough to watch a full-length movie, obviously, and we are considering returning the device for this reason. Yes, you could plug the device into the wall or buy an extra ($30) battery, but that takes away some of the ultra portability. We'll test it once more on the next lower setting to see if we can make it through a 90 minute movie. If not, the device goes back. The specs claim up to 120 minutes of battery life ... maybe when you display an image of a black panther at night;-)
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Update: We tested the battery life on the next lower brightness setting and still only got 60 minutes of continuous play out of a fully charged battery. We'll try to return the product.
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One reviewer pointed out that since the device uses lasers to operate instead of an incandescent bulb, he would never ever have to replace a bulb again. Well, true, but lasers do have a MTBF as well, and there's no way to replace them in this unit. I wouldn't count the absence of a replacement option as a plus.
Just our two cents. Think about the money you are about to spend and whether you really need such a portable device. Laser projectors are certainly the future, but maybe there needs to be some more competition to perfect the product.
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Update: We just found out that the seller, DBROTH, doesn't accept any open-box returns unless the device is DOA. Our bad about not looking into the non-existent return policy. I wouldn't recommend purchasing from DBROTH.
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Pretty happy with this upgraded version. Using this toy mainly for watching streaming video movies from Netflix. Good for up to 40 in. on the wall in semi-dark env. Linked via s-video from laptop to composite video on the projector. Bought an s-video to rca convertor.
Pros:
-ultra compact
-adjustable image size and color
-always in focus
-no noise
Cons:
-poor for viewing text (almost can not view any words in MS Word doc from VGA docking to laptop)
Looking forward for HD and brighter laser pico projector in the future.
Price : $314.17
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