Optoma Technology PK-101 Pico Pocket Projector
- Price: $179.00
- GBP 114.29
- No Longer Available
PCs or laptops require composite output for use with the PK-101.
With the Optoma PK-101 Pico Pocket Projector the world is your projection screen. Whether you're in a car, a train or a hotel room, it's easy to share your media in sizes up to 60" with others.
At 4 ounces, this palm-sized player fits in a pocket and goes anywhere, and since it connects with a wide array of sources like camcorders, media players and video phones, you'll want to take it everywhere. In fact, Optoma generously provides an iPod dock connector as part of the package.
Featuring DLP technology, a bright LED light source and a lithium ion battery that lasts up to 90 minutes on a charge, you'll find a multitude of uses with enough battery time to explore them. Watch a movie while camping, hold a sales meeting in a restaurant booth or project a video of your tropical vacation on a large envelope. Gamers will appreciate the ability to take their fun on the road, enjoying their favorite video game in a variety of unusual locations.
- Take a meeting or give a presentation anywhere. Almost any surface is your projection screen
- Up to 1.5 hours play on rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery plus AC adapter
- Compatible with a wide variety of sources such as cell phones, media players, laptops and camcorders
- Take your video games with you anywhere
- 1/4"20 Standard tripod socket enables hands-free operation
| Image Display | |
|---|---|
| Projector Display System | DLP |
| Light Source | LED |
| Native Resolution | VGA (640x480) |
| Lumens Brightness | Not Available from Manufacturer |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 Native |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 |
| System | NTSC,PAL |
| Lens System | |
|---|---|
| Lens | Fixed. Throw Ratio 1.9:1 |
| Recommended Projection Size | 6-50" |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Speaker | 0.5 watt 1x |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Input Terminals | 2.5mm jack AV Input |
| Output Terminals | Composite Video |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Lamp (Bulb) | LED (not user changeable) Estimated Life: 20,000 Hours |
| Remote Control | No |
| Power Requirements | USB, power adapter, 2 AA batteries |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.6 x 1.97 x .59" (103 x 50 x 15mm) |
| Weight | 4 oz with battery (114g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 20 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
85%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (18)
- Well built / quality (13)
- Quiet (11)
- Clear display (9)
- Small footprint (9)
Cons
- Blurry display (3)
Best Uses
- Presentations (12)
- Instruction (6)
- Classroom (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Tech savvy (8), Gearhead (7)
- Primary use:
- Personal (14), Business (6)
Most Liked Positive Review
Wow...
I use this for teaching as well as personal use. Amazing little (tiny) projector. The size and portability is amazing, thought it would be good but not this good.
Speakers ...Read complete review
I use this for teaching as well as personal use. Amazing little (tiny) projector. The size and portability is amazing, thought it would be good but not this good.
Speakers aren't the best... But I didn't buy it for a sound system... It's a projector...
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Most Liked Negative Review
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I guess my expectations were too high (although it does cost $250-300 depending on where you buy it!). I tried projecting on a wall roughly 4 ft away and the image was ...Read complete review
I guess my expectations were too high (although it does cost $250-300 depending on where you buy it!). I tried projecting on a wall roughly 4 ft away and the image was quite blurry- image quality resembled that of a YouTube video where the person uses a camcorder to film something playing on the television.
The unit also got quite hot very quickly, which made me nervous about overheating. Lastly, the battery life is not very long - I with that you could still use the projector while plugged into the charger/adapter (i.e. run it wired vs wireless).
I'm looking for a relatively inexpensive and certainly space-saving alternative to flat screen TV/display for television and movie watching in my bedroom. This item will not be it.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Classroom
- Instruction
- Presentations
Comments about Optoma Technology PK-101 Pico Pocket Projector:
I carry it around, on the odd chance I might want to project something from my phone. Honestly this is the most exciting new discovery for this video artist. better than the iphone!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Clear Display
- Easy To Use
- Quality Construction
- Quiet
- Small Footprint
Cons
Best Uses
- Classroom
- Instruction
- Presentations
Comments about Optoma Technology PK-101 Pico Pocket Projector:
Excellent versatility, convenience, and value. Keeping in mind the size and the purpose the PK-101 is intended to serve, the picture quality, color, the brightness at the largest size of projection are excellent. To those who want to use PK-101 to project from a VGA source (such as your laptop), buy a small VGA-to-RCA converter (I found one new for [$]) and the connection works like a charm. Runs hot if you run from the battery (two batteries provided), but much cooler if you run it with the USB power supply. 20,000 hours on the lamp, convenience and quality, this is truly an excellent product. We watch movies with this thing!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Clear Display
- Easy To Use
- Quality Construction
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Classroom
- Instruction
- Presentations
Comments about Optoma Technology PK-101 Pico Pocket Projector:
Absolutely love it and quality of projection ia amazing for something that small and that inexpensive!... only thing I regret is to not be able to project still photos... otherwise great for movies, for youtube etc...
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Quality Construction
Cons
- Short of adaptor
Best Uses
- Presentations
Comments about Optoma Technology PK-101 Pico Pocket Projector:
It is well designed and nicely made for the price. Clear image even though dim, easy to carry and setup for business presentation in a dark room with a small group of people. The only drawback is that I have to find a cable adapter to connect the VGA output of my laptop to RCA connectors provided.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Comes with 2 batteries
- Comes with ipod connector
- Easy To Use
- Great battery life
- Quality Construction
- Quiet
- Small Footprint
- Way bigger than 60 inches
Cons
- Needs better resolution
Best Uses
- Personal
Comments about Optoma Technology PK-101 Pico Pocket Projector:
I use this projector for my game console and with my ipod when I go camping.
I have owned it now for almost a week and I am absolutly amazed at the performance from this tinny projector.
I have done a few battery tests and I have found that on the standard setting withount the projectors built in speaker, it will run for 1 hour 45 minutes.
With the speaker and the projector on max brightness, it got just under an hour of life.
over all this in a great little gadget.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy to hook up
- Small projection
- Small size
Cons
- Blurry Display
- Goes out of focus very ea
Best Uses
- Can't project large image
- Only has mini mini connec
Comments about Optoma Technology PK-101 Pico Pocket Projector:
So this mini projector seems to be a good investment, if you want a mini projection field. Good news is that it is supposed to connect to ITouch devices, etc. Although it didn't work for me initially. It did work well with DVD type devices and looked great for such a small device and such a little projection unit!
I think I recommend it as a small projection screening device all in all!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Clear Display
- Easy To Use
- Quality Construction
- Quiet
- Small Footprint
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Viewing
- Presentations
Comments about Optoma Technology PK-101 Pico Pocket Projector:
This little projector is perfect for projecting images (4:3 format) onto any surface. Image brightness depends on size of image and area lighting.
I use this to project internet video from my HTC Tilt 2 phone, as well as photos taken during the day for family events. Battery life is great (2 hours) before having to plug in the device to USB.
Running off the laptop I never have to worry about the battery. Continuous projection of my laptop for the whole day (just for fun).
Unit comes with 2 batteries (for quick swap). Battery life is extended to 3 hours when using the low power setting, but the image is much dimmer (I always use the high power setting).
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- 60 inchs Display
- Easy To Use
- Quality Construction
- Small Practical Size
Cons
- Quantity of Lumens
Best Uses
- Artistical Proposes
- Family Time
- Presentations
Comments about Optoma Technology PK-101 Pico Pocket Projector:
We use this product at home for telescreen movies at our living room. I also take it to my office for display video and images at meetings. My daughter uses it for artistical porposes. It is great the small size of it and image quality.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Small Footprint
Cons
- Blurry Display
- Noisy
Best Uses
Comments about Optoma Technology PK-101 Pico Pocket Projector:
Amazing product but the clarity of the picture is not good.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Quality Construction
- Quiet
- Small Footprint
Cons
- Too dim No shadow detail
Best Uses
- Classroom
- Instruction
- Presentations
Comments about Optoma Technology PK-101 Pico Pocket Projector:
I really loved this unit and was amazed at it's size, weight and that it could run for over an hour on a rechargable battery. Also, that it comes with an ipod connector made it all the more useful. Unfortunately we tried to watch a movie on it, and the picture was so dim, we just didn't bother. Great for a handy way to show images at a business meeting, but falls far short of replacing your TV.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Clear Display
- Easy To Use
- Quality Construction
- Quiet
- Small Footprint
Cons
Best Uses
- Presentations
Comments about Optoma Technology PK-101 Pico Pocket Projector:
This product is nothing but class. Setup for 10-12 foot (diagonal) screen in dim room and achieved impressive results. Focus works well, but you have to use a delicate touch to get it just right for that projected screen size and distance. Two batteries included along with ipod cable. Only thing that would make it better is including a VGA to RCA adapter and an S-video to RCA adapter.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Quiet
Cons
- Blurry Display
- Can't be plugged in
- Gets very hot
Best Uses
Comments about Optoma Technology PK-101 Pico Pocket Projector:
I guess my expectations were too high (although it does cost $250-300 depending on where you buy it!). I tried projecting on a wall roughly 4 ft away and the image was quite blurry- image quality resembled that of a YouTube video where the person uses a camcorder to film something playing on the television.
The unit also got quite hot very quickly, which made me nervous about overheating. Lastly, the battery life is not very long - I with that you could still use the projector while plugged into the charger/adapter (i.e. run it wired vs wireless).
I'm looking for a relatively inexpensive and certainly space-saving alternative to flat screen TV/display for television and movie watching in my bedroom. This item will not be it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Clear Display
- Easy To Use
- Quality Construction
- Quiet
- Small Footprint
Cons
Best Uses
- Instruction
Comments about Optoma Technology PK-101 Pico Pocket Projector:
use product at home and at the fire station
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Clear Display
- Easy To Use
- Quality Construction
- Quiet
- Small Footprint
Cons
Best Uses
- Classroom
- Instruction
- Presentations
Comments about Optoma Technology PK-101 Pico Pocket Projector:
I use this for teaching as well as personal use. Amazing little (tiny) projector. The size and portability is amazing, thought it would be good but not this good.
Speakers aren't the best... But I didn't buy it for a sound system... It's a projector...
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Image Quality
- Portability
- Quality Construction
Cons
- Could be a bit brighter
Best Uses
- Previewing video
Comments about Optoma Technology PK-101 Pico Pocket Projector:
I have used the PK-101 Pico Projector connected to a Canon HF-S10 camcorder and also directly to my iPhone using the supplied connector, and it is amazing that this projector can produce such a useable, well saturated image.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Clear Display
- Easy To Use
- It's really tiny
Cons
Best Uses
- Any time outdoor or in
Comments about Optoma Technology PK-101 Pico Pocket Projector:
Good item great video quality but it has to be a dark room I use it for camping outing and use it on a white board that 60in you can't beat this little toy for outing when can you see a 60inch movie when your camping
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- So tiny
Cons
Best Uses
- Presentations
Comments about Optoma Technology PK-101 Pico Pocket Projector:
since that you can comfortably carried in your pocket (it´s a projector!) you can go anywhere and watch movies, pictures, etc
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Presentations
Comments about Optoma Technology PK-101 Pico Pocket Projector:
Works great! Better than expected... Vivid colors...
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Clear Display
- Easy To Use
- Quality Construction
- Quiet
- Small Footprint
Cons
Best Uses
- To watch movies in my sma
Comments about Optoma Technology PK-101 Pico Pocket Projector:
I use it in a room where I can't use a wide screen tv. it is very practical in use. I wish it had more input ways.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Clear Display
- Easy To Use
- Quality Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Presentations
Comments about Optoma Technology PK-101 Pico Pocket Projector:
Great projector when having to present to small room audience. For video and photo projection it meets is goal. Battery life is shorter than 90 minutes, but it is sufficient for my job.
I would like to have available adapter for laptops (PC & Mac) as part of the package.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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What's in the Box
- Projector
- Battery Charger/AC Adapter
- Video Cable
- 2 x Batteries
- USB Cable
- Tripod Adapter
- iPod Kit with Dock Connector
- Bag
- Manual
- 1-Year Warranty
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