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3M Pocket Projector MPRO120–.33LBS Review

I bought the 3M MPRO 120 Pocket Projector to use in my graduate seminars and I must say I am delighted with the results. I was warned that the image might lack strength and clarity, especially in larger rooms. But since I teach most of my seminars in windowless rooms to groups of only 6-12 students, too much ambient light hasn’t been an issue nor has lack of clarity at longer distances. It’s absolutely perfect for small classes like mine. The projector connects flawlessly to both my MacBook Pro and my tiny Eee PC Netbook without extra software or undo hassles. It’s essentially “plug & play.” I use it primarily for PowerPoint and videos, and haven’t encountered any difficulties whatsoever. Sure, the image isn’t as powerful as a full-sized LCD projector. But for quick and easy set ups in a small, dark room, it’s perfectly fine. About the only thing I miss is a tilt or image keystone correction function. It’s not always practical to place the projector at exactly the same height as the screen, so the image is inevitably distorted into a trapezoidal shape. It’s not a terribly important issue ultimately–my students don’t seem to mind. But it would be a nice feature to add on future models. The fan isn’t overly noisy, especially when compared to full-sized LCD portables I’ve used. It’s very fast to set up and take down. And because of the LED lamp, it doesn’t get unbearably hot. All in all, I’m perfectly pleased with it. Sure beats hauling around the old 10 lbs. LCD projector I used to use. And in most instances, it’s more trustworthy than the built-in computers and projectors in many of my school’s classrooms. (Most have been mishandled, mis-wired, and improperly maintained. They invariably take longer to fix than it takes to set-up and run the MPRO 120.)

3M Pocket Projector MPRO120–.33LBS Feature

• VGA image and 100% color gamut gives the user one of the highest quality images of any portable projector currently available
• Two integrated, half-watt stereo speakers help transform the MPro120 into a self-contained presentation device for entertainment or business application
• Projects eight to 50-inch still or moving image stored on a video capable pass-through device(e.g.MPR3 player, laptop computer, ect.)
• Uses Liquid Crystal on Silicon(LCOS) technology for superb image quality and minimization of component size.
• LED light source with 20,000 hour life means the unit is environmentally friendly and there is no need for a replacement bulb

3M Pocket Projector MPRO120–.33LBS Overview

The MPro120 is the first projector to incorporate 3M’s MM200 projection engine, the next generation of the MPro family. The MM200 engine uses an advanced liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) electronic imager and boasts enhanced image quality with a full color gamut.The MPro120 provides users with a robust battery life of two to four hours – enough to watch a full-length film and, in full brightness mode, achieves a brightness of 12 lumens. Featuring an integrated flip stand, tripod, stereo speakers and a variety of input cables, the MPro120 is ready to use out-of-the-box with a wide range of today’s most popular video output gadgets.

3M Pocket Projector MPRO120–.33LBS Specifications

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