Welcome to the mini LCD projector page. On this page you will be able to find several suppliers of mini LCD projectors. What are the advantages of mini projectors? Mini size LCD projectors have numerous advantages besides their small size. With small LED or LCD projectors you will be able to enjoy high quality projected image without the weight, size, and maintenance requirements of the conventional projectors. Yet you will still be able to connect them with the game devices such as the Wii, X-Box 360, or PS3. You'll even be able to project an image up to 80" large from your iPod and iPhone. In general any device that has an audio/video output will work, VCR and DVD, even your satelite dish receiver included. And you will be able use them either at home or on the road. Mini LCD projector could be an affordable alternative for your home theater needs. All you need is a dark room, and a white or light color screen or wall to project on.

The main difference between the miniature AV projector technology and the conventional projector technology is that the smallest mini LCD projectors are typically LED-lit. The advantages of LED projector lights are their much longer life span and more. You will not need to worry about replacing the expensive mercury projector bulb every 1-2 years and paying $200-$300 for the privilege. The lifespan of typical LED diodes is around 20,000-50,000 hours which will provide for a lifetime, as much as ten years or more of enjoyment. This makes for a low maintenance, cheap mini LCD projector.

Let's review some of the best LCD projectors:

BenQ Joybee GP1 Ultraportable LED Projector: This mini projector is a very stylish package. It is designed to entertain you and your friends on the go. Weighing only 1.4 pounds, just add a personal media device and you'll be able to play movies, slide shows, or music videos. You don't need to bring a laptop for that, as little as a media-laden USB flash drive will do. The BenQ has a small 2W laudspeaker built in. That will be enough to comfortably enjoy your videos. You will want to attach bigger speakers for a bigger sound experience of course. The projection size will be up to 80 inches and you will want to go with a bit smaller screen for optimal brightness. The included tripod mount will allow you to position your device flexibly. You'll be able to just sit back and relax and enjoy the show. BenQ Joybee GP1 Ultraportable LED Projector is a solid choice for small group presentations and is at its best for fun and entertainment.

AAXA Tech M1 Mini LED projector: Sporting a native SVGA (800 by 600) screen resolution this ultra-bright 66 lumen LED source powered projector includes a whole GigaByte of onboard memory and an additional SD card reader. You'll be able to play a wide variety of media and they will all fit in the memory of the device. No computer connection is necessary. The device is versatile, it will play RMVB, MP3, JPG, AVI video and image formats in slide shows and video presentations. Besides using the SD card for movie and images input you can optionally connect it to your favorite portable device such as your PDA, DVD players, PlayStation or an iPod, making AAXA Tech a great multimedia LED projector. Despite its mini size, AAXA M1 Mini LED Projector is the brightest in its class. You will be able to enjoy up to 100" screen images in a dim lit room. With a relatively high 1000:1 contrast ratio of this player you will be able to sit back and enjoy solid video quality.

Epson PowerLite 82c - LCD projector: Being quite a bit less portable, With 2000 ANSI lumens, 3LCD technology and XGA resolution, the Epson PowerLite 82c delivers brilliant presentations in any setting, even in not-completely-dark conditions. It is a bit heavier at 5.9 lb and still a small size, making it a great portable LCD projector. This Epson sports an XGA resolution, a 700: 1 contrast ratio, and Epson LCDs work with its incredible brightness to provide superior image quality. Epson PowerLite 82c LCD projector is whisper-quiet at 36db recorded noise levels. This ultra-portable, mini LCD projector includes five computer and video connections. It includes three lens options so the projection distance can vary between 3 ft and 35 ft. With the added password protection this mini lcd projector works great in large classrooms or conference rooms as a LCD multimedia projector.

Mitsubishi Electric XL2550U XGA Projector: It is what we consider to be borderline mini lcd projector. With its luminocity of 4000 ANSI lumens this device will immerse and engage your audience's attention even in spaces with surrounding lighting. The XL2550U model is equipped with newly developed BrightEra™ LCD panels which corrects for certain aberrations in the old technology therefore making your images brighter. It is what we term an overall solid, bright performer. This projector includes optional choice of short, long and tele-zoom lenses. This will give you the flexibility to project your media anywhere, from the smallest to the largest room. With its weight of 10.4 lbs. and dimensions of 13.1" x 4.4" x 10.7" you will probably want to keep this mini LCD projector stationary and consider additional options for travel.

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