![]() ![]() Today, 3M, an innovative leader in mobile projection, and Roku®, have partnered to create a truly unique and affordable entertainment experience by bringing back big-screen viewing. (October 5, 2012) Everyone loves that big-screen movie experience, yet as streaming content has continued to grow in popularity, people’s screen choices keep getting smaller – from the TV to the computer to the laptop to the tablet and even the smartphone. Read on for 3M and Roku’s press release.ģM Unveils First-of-its-Kind Streaming ProjectorģM Streaming Projector Uses New Roku® Streaming Stick Providing Access to Hundreds of Channels Practically Anywhere Still, if you’re looking for a portable video projector, the Streaming Projector is goes on sale on October 22nd. High-definition aficionados will also pass on the Streaming Projector, as it can only project at an 800 x 480 resolution. The Streaming Projector does have a set of stereo speakers and it even comes with a remote control, but for $299, it might be a tough sell for the average consumer. In addition to the 600 channels from services including Amazon ( AMZN) Instant Video, Hulu Plus and Netflix ( NFLX), smartphones and tablets can also be connected to the projector to stream content via an iOS and Android app. Armed with a rechargeable battery, the Streaming Projector can project an image up to 120 inches in size for up to two hours and 45 minutes on continuos play, which does seem a little short. Touted as “the first-of-its-kind,” the Streaming Projector combines 3M’s history of tested portable projection technology with Roku’s expertise in providing digital media content. ![]() Roku and 3M have a new streaming media device that has something the Apple TV and older Roku boxes don’t: a built-in projector. GRAVES, SR.Roku and 3M’s portable ‘Streaming Projector’ can output a 120-inch projection for $299 Honoring Juneteenth sponsored by Fidelity.Black Business Month Sponsored by Nationwide.The Future of Financial Services Summit.Profiles of Principled Entrepreneurship.Chasing Success Podcast by JP Morgan Chase.100 Founders of Change by American Express.Elevate Black Podcast sponsored by Fifth Third Bank.Economic Equity & Racial Justice Townhall Series.The Optoma PK301+ would also fit in well for home use, but its connectivity options make it a good choice for traveling business workers as well. It won’t replace a business-class HD projector, but the DVD-quality image and the overall ease of use should result in a good home video experience. On balance, the 3M Streaming Projector powered by Roku provides a reasonable array of features given its price point. By comparison, the battery on the 3M unit can last more than two hours but here again that depends on LED brightness, which can be adjusted with the remote control. The internal battery provides 45 minutes of 25-lumen light but the extended battery pushes video life to up to two hours at 75 lumens. ![]() The 75-lumen light source on the 854 x 480-pixel-resolution Optoma PK301+ is brighter than the 60-lumen LEDs in the 3M projector, but that brightness is available only when connected to its AC adapter or to an extra-cost extended battery. Also included are an internal rechargeable battery and a microSD slot for removable memory cards with storage capacities of up to 32GB. The unit is compatible with a wide variety of video sources, including smartphones and set-top boxes. While it can’t connect to a video source wirelessly, it has mini HDMI and micro USB connectors as well as a universal input/output port which can be used with adapter cables. Optoma PK301+ pico projector, which debuted earlier this year, retails for $379 (Image: Optoma USA)Ī good comparison is the eight-ounce, $379 Optoma PK301+ pico projector introduced earlier this year. ![]()
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