MPCL1 Review

From TechRadar

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OUR VERDICT

The Sont MP-CL1 provides a sharp, clear picture in an extremely pocketable form factor. Combined with a premium feel, this little guy may turn some heads.

Performance

It may be a bit surprising considering its small form factor, but the MP-CL1 sports some impressive image quality. Although the resolution is a bit of an oddball at 1920 x 720, I found that HD video was pleasant to watch. However, a full HD resolution still may be preferable for image purists.

Upon booting the projector up for the first time, colors were fairly poppy, but I did find the picture to be a tad warmer than I'd like. The colors weren't horribly off, and it's mostly a subjective matter, but a quick jaunt to the settings menu allowed for a bit of tinkering. However, some might find the number of picture settings to be a bit limiting, with Color, Hue and Saturation being the only three options.

The MP-CL1's brightness, 32 lumens, was of particular concern for me initially. Sure enough, I found that the projector is definitely not an option for brightly-lit rooms. However, it performed admirably in dim lighting, and impressed me quite a bit with its sharpness and clarity in true, dark environments. It seems that the laser projection system in this little guy really makes a difference as far as brightness is concerned.

One particularly nice feature of the MP-CL1's laser projection system is its autofocus. Oftentimes, one of the most frustrating aspects of setting up a projector is dialing in the proper focus settings so text and images pop. With the MP-CL1, there's no need for a focus control, and I found that the projector kept everything in proper focus no matter how far I moved it from the projection surface.

Finally, although I initially questioned how the MP-CL1's output would fare, the picture quality proved to be clear, sharp and bright enough for dim-to-dark environments. Add in keystone correction and no need to manually set the focus, and the MP-CL1's display prowess makes it an extremely attractive offering.

Projector Central Review

Good review of the first PicoP powered product. They had an interesting thing that other reviews haven't done yet: how large can the screen be in different light conditions.

That shows that even in a directly lit room, you still get a screen that FAR exceeds that of your phone -- very suitable for comfortable viewing and sharing.

Check it out at the source. there's a lot more.

Projector Central

Performance

Features

Ease of Use

Value

Everyone's tolerance for image quality varies, but our rough estimations of image diagonal for satisfactory image brightness, contrast, and black level are as follows:

Darkened room - 96"
Dimly lit room - 48"
Indirect sunlit room - 36"
Direct sunlit room - 24"

These diagonals were determined using a 1:1 gain pop-up screen, so the above estimates will decrease if projecting on surfaces like colored walls, painted brick, or bed sheets. 

"everyone who saw it in use immediately wanted one" - Review

At Trulynet.com

One more way to expand your horizons- getting beyond the tiny screen on your phone. The Celluon PicoAir is a pico-projector that is designed specifically for use with Android devices, and their Miracast wireless protocol. Thanks to their laser engine, it offers HD 1920x720p resolution (with even more pixels than standard 720p) and an impressive 80,000:1 contrast ratio and laser brightness. Whether you’re camping and want to view some daily photos or videos in your camper or tent, or want a 100-inch screen to show your friends the latest music video or project, there’s no denying that a pico-projector can be pretty handy.

The company brags about their infinite focus, which means that you don’t need to fiddle with knobs, and we did notice that images were surprisingly sharp even up close. That’s a nice boost from other picos that we’ve seen. There aren’t any settings for you to play with though, keystone adjustments or otherwise. As with most small projectors, battery life isn’t amazing, but is enough to get you through most feature films (perhaps not the Avengers movies though, expect a bit over two hours). The PicoAir weighs in at only eight ounces, little enough that you’ll barely notice it even if you’re hiking, plus it was made to have fairly similar dimensions as most smartphones. There are built-in speakers so you can enjoy a theater in your pocket, and thankfully, there is no whirring fan to distract you. It won’t get too loud though- it might not even overpower your phone, and was quieter than our test tablets.

"Lasers continue to surprise and astound, and rarely with as much force as with the Celluon PicoAir. If this is the future, count us excited- "

New Review CultOfMac

Full Article Here

Like most things that come in small sizes, pico projectors have always been a big disappointment.

Called “pico” because of their portability and battery power, the diminutive projectors in this class have typically been underpowered and underwhelming. Almost by definition, projectors need to be big and bright enough to throw a lot of light at the screen.

So it’s a big surprise that Celluon’s new featherweight pocket-size PicoPro is a heavyweight champ. I was prepared for it to suck — but was surprised and delighted when it turned my living room wall into a 150-inch cinema screen.

Connected to my iPhone 6 Plus (it’s about the same size, though twice as thick), the laser-driven PicoPro is capable of throwing a big, bright, razor-sharp picture on the wall in full 720p HD glory.

It’s battery-powered and silent, dead-simple to use, and can be slipped into a jacket pocket. It’s a great little portable projector that goes way beyond my expectations.

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From RedmondPie

"The PicoPro Laser Projector For iPhone And iPad Truly Puts The Cinema In Your Pocket"

From 9to5mac

"The core of PicoPro is a MicroVision three-laser video engine with separate red, green, and blue light sources, projected together through a small box-shaped opening on the unit’s “front” edge."

I find it interesting that they're using a picture projected from a Wii game. PicoP is going to be HUGE with gaming.



"PicoPro’s performance as a projector is seriously impressive given its size. Over the last five years, I’ve tested projectors that put out obviously blurrier, lower-contrast video despite requiring 10 times the physical space. PicoPro projects a true widescreen image with an actual detail level that’s several times greater than both smaller and larger but similarly-priced projectors I’ve used. Even high-definition iTunes-protected videos played through connected iPads and iPhones without complaint."

"...this unit’s laser-based lights do look brighter and more vivid where they exist, but blacker where there isn’t illumination. Celluon’s claimed 80,000:1 contrast ratio (versus 2,000:1 in LED models) doesn’t seem hard to believe."

An even more intriguing component of PicoPro’s performance is its utter lack of configuration. There is no focus dial nor the need for a focus dial: the laser-projected image starts and remains impressively sharp, unlike typical projectors.

Given the small footprint, it’s going to be at least a minor hit when it becomes widely available in the United States; until then, larger, lower-resolution projectors such as the Aaxa P4 will continue to be your best available options.

Nvidia Shield

Portable gaming is a place to watch for MVIS.... these reviews are just out..

Nvidia's Shield Tablet reviewed

11 August 2014 Last updated at 12:24 BST

Nvidia has unveiled an 8in (20.3cm) Android-powered device called the Shield Tablet.

The gaming-focused machine can also play a range of older PC games which have been optimised for play on its chipset.

BBC Click's Spencer Kelly finds out more.

http://beta.bbc.com/news/technology-28656810