The Show WX will be the first laser video projector released to the general consumer. It was created by Microvision and is currently slated to be released this summer. The production of this device has been held back due to the manufacturing on a green laser. Pros # Always in focus, even on curved surfaces. # Very high perceived light output for its size and power requirments. See laser video projector for how this is possible. # Very small, about the size of an iPod. # Very high contrast ratios. Cons # Not bright enough to replace a dedicated projector. # Low resolution. # Scan lines visible for larger projections Specs # Resolution: WVGA (848 x 480) # Brightness: 10 Lumens # Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen # Refresh Rate: 60 Hz (nominal) # Color Gamut: > 200% NTSC # Contrast Ratio: > 5,000:1 # Throw Ratio: 1:1(projection distance/image diagonal) # Image size: 150 mm to 2500 mm (6 in to 100 in) # Projection Distance: 150 mm to 2500 mm (6 in to 100 in) Dimensions # Thinness: 14 mm (.55 in) # Width: 60 mm (2.36 in) # Length: 118 mm (4.64 in) # Weight (with battery): 122 g (4.3 oz) Inputs (Through adapter cable) # TV-In (Composite) # VGA (RGB) # 3.5mm stereo jack - audio pass through when supplied
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