LG HS-102 Ultra-Mobile Projector

Source: ElectronicHouse.com

LG Electronics recently released the LG HS-102 Ultra-Mobile Projector which is a palm-sized projector capable of throwing a 20-inch image from 50-cm away. This is LG’s second generation projector which uses LEDs instead of a bulb. Rated at 50,000+ hours, the LEDs are practically guaranteed for life-time use. The innovations for this pocket projector is its use of a built-in rechargeable battery and an MP4 player and a USB port. The battery is rated to last for two hours. About enough time to finish off a full-length movie stored on a thumb drive.

This is the latest release among pocket projectors. And it is the brightest on the market at 160-lumens. The downside is that it’s capable of only 800×600 resolution. But with a 2000:1 contrast ratio, the depth more than makes up for it. This should be great for small meetings and in small rooms, like a dorm or an office cubicle. Additionally, the LED’s high contrast ratio allows for a good quality projection even with the lights on.

Using PhlatLight LEDs the HS-102 does not have the same heating problems as arc and bulb based projectors. The LEDs also consume a lot less power than bulbs.

Although right now it’s only available in South Korea, expect it to be released soon in the US and priced at around $550.

There are some other developments with this technology including a water-cooled system for the LED, which would increase the LED lifespan. Theoretically, you can also have more LED elements packed tighter together to deliver brighter projections.