Thread: XMas list ... Mini Video Projector - any feedback?

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Hello,

I was looking to get one of these newer LCD micro projectors for someone for Christmas and thought about maybe getting one for myself for maybe doing a "Madame Leota" or something similar for Halloween 2010.

Has anyone used any type / style / brand of these micro projectors and can recommend a good one?

I found several mentioned on this site in numerous threads ... but no one ever posted that they had actually test and used any of them.

I found these: AAXA P1 Pico projector on sale from the Pico Website www.aaxatech.com on sale now for $219 NEW ... these have a 1GB built in memory card and or can be run from any video source, dvd, etc, even an Ipod / iTouch / iPhone!

Anyone have any thoughts or recommendations on good units or even the one listed above? Thanks.

"Mine was less then the one you found but cost more"

not sure what the above statement means ... ???

but anyway, cool. thanks for the info.

Originally Posted by hirez00

"Mine was less then the one you found but cost more"

not sure what the above statement means ... ???

but anyway, cool. thanks for the info.

Okay, it's not just me. I had to read that four times thinking I was missing something...

The resulution is not that great and 12 Lumens are not very bright.
Most projectors are 1000 lumens or more.

AAXA P1 Pico Projector
640x480 • 12 lumens

Here are some images of the pico projectors. Granted that the lumen strength isn't like the many of the digital pjs we see nowadays but for the application (madame leota, buzz lightyear, singing busts) it should do just just fine, if not better than expected.

LG HS201


AAXA P2


Dell M109S


A review of the Aptek V10 (same as the Walmart version, I believe)
LED Projector: Aiptek V10 Plus Pico Projector Review

A review of other pico projectors
Pico Projectors - A Guide to Today's Smallest Laser and LED Projectors

A review of the Benq Joybee GP1
BenQ Joybee GP1 LED Projector Review

The short answer: Given its small size, plus you can double its use as bedroom or even backyard ht, a pico or LED pj should be considered when go to the next level of high tech halloween presentations

Victor