Toshiba’s TDP-FF1AU DLP Palm-Sized Mobile Projector Review

Toshiba have announced their new DLP TDP-FF1AU mobile projector which at close at close to the size of a paperback book is one of the smallest projectors on the market. Fitting easily into a suitcase, this battery powered unit is designed as a portable projection solution for the mobile professional. Being battery powered adds to its flexibility of use.

The projector is native SVGA resolution (800 x 600) and has a 1500:1 contrast ratio. The TDP-FF1AU can project an 11- to 68-inch diagonal image and comes with a foldable 23 inch diagonal display screen, rechargeable battery, battery charger and carrying case.

With a brightness of 400 lux the unit will require limited background light for presentations with an image size larger than the included 23 inch diagonal screen.

Toshiba have designed the TDP-FF1AU to be compatible with many mobile devices including, cell phones, portable DVD players, digital cameras, laptops, game consoles and USB memory sticks. The USB connection allows PC less presentations.

Having an energy-efficient light emitting diode as a light source gives the TDP-FF1AU a number of advantages;

a light source life of 10,000 hours,
very quiet operation with limited heat production negating the need for a cooling fan rapid power up and power down times,
Toshiba are offering a two year warranty on parts and labor and one year on the battery.

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Toshiba TDP-FF1AU Mobile Projector - 1.1lb, 1.7lb

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Toshiba Announces One-Pound ‘Palm-Sized’ Mobile Projector for Business and Digital Entertainment

Battery-Operated TDP-FF1AU Features LED Light Source, 400 Lux of Brightness, PC-Less Presentations, Rechargeable Battery and Folding Screen for $699

IRVINE, Calif. (Oct. 17, 2006) — Toshiba’s Digital Products Division, a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today introduced the one-pound TDP-FF1AU DLP® (digital light processing) palm-sized multimedia projector. About the size of a paperback book, the TDP-FF1AU is one of the lightest and smallest projectors on the market and Toshiba’s first battery powered highly portable projection solution for mobile professionals, trainers, gamers, small-to-medium businesses and digital entertainment with an estimated single unit price of $699.

Fitting literally in the palm of your hand, the TDP-FF1AU projector is ideal for mobile presenters demanding top performance without sacrificing portability. The TDP-FF1AU can be used for small group presentations, movie nights, video games, as well as classroom and business presentations. The TDP-FF1AU can projecting an 11- to 68-inch diagonal image and comes with a foldable 23-inch diagonal display screen, rechargeable battery, battery charger and carrying case.

The TDP-FF1AU delivers an incredible 400 Lux of brightness with a native SVGA 800 x 600 resolution and a razor sharp contrast ratio of 1500:1. Toshiba’s TDP-FF1AU projector is designed with DLP® technology for quality and consistency on the screen. This proven technology combined with the unique features of the TDP-FF1AU provides impressive visual impact, brilliant color, brightness, and unparalleled clarity and color fidelity.

In addition to the convenience of the projector’s size, the extremely portable Toshiba TDP-FF1AU is built with an energy-efficient LED (light emitting diode) light source that can last for up to 10,000 hours of use, much longer than a conventional projector lamp. The LED light source does not heat up the projector, eliminating powering up or cool downtime, and increases battery life. A fan isn’t required either, enabling quiet operation.

Free from the dependency of electrical outlets, the battery-operated TDP-FF1AU can be used anywhere, anytime. The projector’s ability to operate on low power consumption enables approximately two hours of battery life.

The TDP-FF1AU projector is versatile and compatible with many mobile devices, such as mobile phones, portable DVD players, digital cameras, laptops, game consoles and USB memory sticks.

Providing a total mobile solution, the TDP-FF1AU includes computer, video and audio inputs, headphone output and a convenient USB port for digital photo viewing or PC-free presentations. For home entertainment use, the projector can also be hooked up to a cable or satellite set-top box.

“The TDP-FF1AU ‘palm-sized’ mobile projector is a complete solution for today’s mobile professionals and those looking for portable entertainment,” said Sam Malik, director of projector sales and marketing, Toshiba Digital Products Division. “The projector can be used for small meeting presentations, family functions, gaming at a friend’s house. No longer tethered to a power source, the presentation and entertainment possibilities are limitless.”

The projector comes packaged in a sleek, white pearlescent finish. All input and output connectors are conveniently located on the side of the projector and the projector includes a 0.5 watt speaker for enhanced presentations.

The Toshiba TDP-FF1AU is currently available to order through Toshiba’s authorized distributors, VARs, mail-order outlets and Toshiba Direct.

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