Thanko Tiny Pico Projector

The Minijec1 is the latest tiny pico projector from Thanko, it’s another one of those super small projectors that is suitable for use with not only your pc. but more interestingly with your small portable device such as an ipod, iphone or other media storage.

This means you can project your images for business, parties, entertaining or even camping (with  a suitable surface obviously).

You will need to be realistic with your expectations for projectors this small though, you will get approx 14inch image at 60cm from the unit and up to approx 45inch image at 2m away.

Quality will vary depending on the light conditions and what surface the image is projected onto,wall, screen etc.

Thanko’s tiny pico projector really is pocket size, at approximately 61 x 37 x 60mm and weighs in at around 42g.

Cost $322 (£198)

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Aiptek Pocket Projector v10- instant pocket cinema virtually anywhere

Do you ever get frustrated trying to see your photos, movies or video on your super small portable devices tiny screen?

Then the super portable Aiptek pocket projector v10 could be just what you need, you can even get a pocket cinema effect virtually anywhere as this tiny mobile phone size device can project an image up to 50 inches wide!

We must warn you now that this is not going to give you a full 50” HDTV cinema experience, there will nearly always be some compromise with a projector of this size, that said, if you accept it for what it is it can be really usefull and give you a much better viewing experience than trying to squint at a tiny screen.

It can be used with ipods, psp’s, memory cards, digital cameras, mobile phones etc and can project the images onto any reasonable surface such as a wall or even a portable screen, best results will be achieved if used in darker conditions.

It comes complete with its own mini tripod and remote control for ease of use and is only 5.5cm x 12.5cm in size.

So what on earth do you need one of these for anyway?

Well a few possible uses could be:

• watching pre-recorded tv or movies whilst on holiday
• showing movies or music in your garden (in the dark)
• you could even use it for business presentations

There are two versions available, both are rechargeable and will play for approx 60 minutes on full charge, longer play is achieved using the supplied AC adapter. The T10 is $354(£220) and the V10 is $483 (£299).