Computer gadgets are developing at an insane rate; products are getting smaller, faster, and generally better. We see this advancement every day with netbooks, smartphones, even Bluetooth transceivers. One recent trend you have probably caught onto is mini-projectors. Not too long ago, the smallest projectors were bigger than a full encyclopedia. Now, you can find projectors about the size of a pocket dictionary.


Today, we have for review a Geeks.com LED based digital video projector. This mini-projector is aptly named: it literally fits in the palm of your hand. With a built-in speaker and various input options, it seems like the perfect gadget for showing slideshows or movies in the absence of a TV or suitable monitor. Also, because it's so small, it should be ideal for quick and easy setup. Full specifications, from the product manual, are:

• Resolution: 640x480 Pixel (VGA)


• Type of Projector: LCOS


• Brightness: 15 Lumens


• Lamp source: High power LED (3W)


• Lamp life time: over 20,000 hrs


• Screen size: 15-48 inch


• Projection Distance: 25CM-250CM


• Contract Ratio: 200:1


• Focus: Manual


• Input source: AV input, USB Video input, Build-in Flash memory, SD/MMC card memory


• Build-in Memory: 2GB


• Memory Card: SD/MMC card, support up to 32GB


• Support Format: JPEG (Photos); WMA, MP3 (Music); MPEG-4 (AVI, MP4), RMVB (Video)


• Speaker: 0.8 Watters


• Power source: DC 5V, 2A


• Dimension: 74x38x62mm


• Weight: 160g

This mini-projector looks like it would make a handy gadget for showing pictures of your vacation to your friends, or for watching a movie in your own makeshift cinema. Continue on as we take a closer look at the Geeks.com Mini-Projector.