The 3M MPro110 is one of a new class of “Pico” personal mobile projectors designed for connecting to mobile devices such as cellular phones, digital media players, digital cameras, camcorders, and netbook computers. This class of projector allows individuals to get around the restrictions of a small mobile display by connecting a pocket size projector and throwing up a much larger image on any convenient surface. It makes sharing photos and videos with friends or colleagues that much easier.
With a brightness of only 10 lumens, you need to a find a low ambient light spot to project a suitably bright image. The projected image can be between 6 and 50 inches depending on the projection conditions.

The native resolution of the MPro110 is 640 x 480 Pixels with compatible computer resolutions through scaling being VGA, SVGA, XGA and WXGA covering most resolutions you are likely to encounter in a mobile device.

The 3M MPro110 has an LED light source which is going to last a very long 10,000 hours compared to conventional projector lamps. The projection engine is LcOS based unlike the Optoma EP-PK-101 Pico Pocket projector which is based on Texas Instruments Pico DLP technology. There is little in the way of controls with only an on/off switch and focus wheel. There are two small inputs which are designed for special cables (included) for connection to standard 15-pin VGA and RCA composite video ports.

3M MPro110 Pico Demo Video

There is no keystone correction so you need to be careful to correctly align the projector to the projection surface to avoid any distortion of the image. There is a tripod adapter if you want to set up the projector more formally but, given its capabilities, this type of projector will quite often be set up just casually by propping it against something convenient or just pointing it by hand.

In the box

• Projector
• AC charger/power cord
• Video Cable
• Quick Start Guide and Operator Guide
• VGA Cable
• Rechargeable battery,
• RCA adapter
• Battery Type: Rechargable Lithium Ion battery with life of 40-60 minutes

Resources

3M MPro110 Pocket Projector Owner’s Manual

User Reviews and Price Comparisons

Micro Professional Projector MPRO110

3M Micro Professional Projector MPRO110

3M MPro110 Specification

Imager Technology LCOS
Size 11.9 mm (0.47″)
Image Resolution 640 x 480 Pixels
Image Aspect Ratio 4:3
Projection Distance 305–1800 mm (12″–70″)
Image Size 163–975 mm (6.4″–38.4″)
Throw Ratio (Width/Distance) 0.53
Lens Offset 1:1 (none)
Inputs VGA, Composite Video, DC Power
Compatible Resolution VGA, SVGA, XGA
Refresh Rates 60 Hz
Video Compatibility NTSC, PAL, NTSC (M),
PAL (BGHI)
Dimensions 115 mm (L) x 50 mm (W) x 22 mm (H)
(4 1/2″ x 1 31/32″ x 7/8″)
Weight 160 g (5.6 oz.)
Tripod Socket ¼”-20
Operating Temperature 10Ëš–27ËšC (50Ëš–80ËšF)
Altitude Sea Level to 1,829 m (6000′)