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- Ultraportable Projectors: Get Your Point Across—Lightly
- Dell 1100MP
- Lenovo/IBM E400 Projector
- Plus V-332
Heaven only knows how much work you put into those PowerPoint presentations, those pages of graphs and bullet points you've made to impress that important client. To really get your point across, though, you're going to need the proper equipment and that includes a projector. But for road warriors, already saddled with every tech gadget imaginable, lug-ging around the 10-pound projectors of old is unthinkable (not to mention really, really tiring). That's where ultraportable projectors come in. Most are compact enough to slip into your carry on, yet produce good quality images and come with numerous features.
The ultraportable projectors we've rounded up here weigh less than five pounds and all use DLP technology. All three support several HDTV and EDTV resolutions, and all three come in at under $2,000. The Dell 1100MP is the least expensive of the bunch ($799 direct), with the Lenovo/IBM E400 Projector not far behind ($999 direct). Though pricier than its two counterparts, the Plus V-332 ($1,995 list) is also the most compact at 1.8-by-7.3-by-6.9 inches (HWD) and is also the lightest at 2.8 pounds. The Plus and Lenovo/IBM projectors feature both optical and digital zoom (the Dell features only optical), though all three feature Composite and S-Video interfaces. The E400 is the only one in the roundup to feature dual-mode DVI-I computer interface (the other two offer an analog PC interface) and remote mouse support. The 1100MP is the only ultraportable projector here to feature a RGB pass-through connector.
For more feature that differentiate these ultraportable projectors from one another, check out the comparison table comparison table.
Whichever one of these ultraportable projectors suits your needs best, one thing is for sure: Their high-quality projected images and numerous features will take that presentation to the next level. And with their light weight, your back will thank you.
In This Roundup:
Plus V-332 ($1,995 list) - Though weighing in at a mere 2.8 pounds, this ultraportable projector provides a bright image with good quality, and has full XGA native resolution, making it a versatile addition to any road warrior's arsenal.
Dell 1100MP ($799 direct) - From the rugged case to the Velcro wrap on the VGA cable and the convenient monitor pass-through connector, this 4.9-pound projector delivers much more than some of its stripped-down competitors.
Lenovo/IBM E400 Projector ($999 direct) - This 4.6-pound SVGA DLP projector costs less than $1,000, and performs on a par or even better than many larger, more expensive units. Computer and video connectivity make it versatile.