LG Beefs Up Minibeam Series Projectors Ahead Of CES 2016

LG just announced plans to expand its Minibeam series of projectors at CES 2016. These projectors will debut next month at the Consumer Electronics Show and are a series of three new projectors in the Minibeam series. The models, which are the PH550, PW1000, and PW1500, feature Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity and improve on the one-hand grip design of the older Minibeam projectors while also featuring a slimmer profile for increased portability.

According to Brian Kwon, President and CEO of LG's Home Entertainment Company, "With more variety than ever before, LG Minibeam projectors offer enhanced portability with wireless connectivity for an enjoyable viewing experience anytime, anywhere. We look forward to officially unveiling the newest LG Minibeam series at CES 2016."

The compact PH550 eliminates the need for any and all wires thanks to its triple wire-free connectivity. This feature gives you the ability to send content from their smartphone or tablet to the projector via WiFi mirroring-enabled Screen Share. In addition to that, you can also connect speakers wirelessly through Bluetooth and even unplug from the wall for 2.5 hours of viewing using the rechargeable internal battery. All of these features give you a new level of connectivity and freedom and, despite the small size of the PH550, this projector is the brightest among LG's battery-powered projectors at 550 lumens.

If you are looking to get the best picture quality, then the PW1500 is your projector. It has the ability to render images at 1,500 lumens, which makes it the brightest projector in the entire LG Minibeam series. This projector is perfect for things like slide show presentations to theater-quality movies and is ideal for anyone who consumes a plethora of content. The PW1000 offers all the features of the PW1500 though at a lower lumen output and at a more competitive price.

These aren't the only things that LG has up its sleeve. Another key projector is the company's Ultra Short Throw LED Home Theater Projector, the PF1000U. This projector was honored with a CES 2016 Innovation Award and is a versatile HD projector with a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution and 1,000-lumen brightness that affords you clear visibility, sharp contrast, and rich blacks even in environments with lots of ambient light.

The PF1000U features Ultra Short Throw Technology (UST) and is able to project a 100" picture from only 15" away from the wall or screen. You no longer have to worry about installation or walking in front of the projector beam, which makes this projector perfect for conference rooms or offices. The PF1000U is also the world's first UST projector to weigh less than 4.85 lbs and, even with its Full HD resolution and 1,000-lumen brightness, it only consumes about a third of the power that competing projectors do. If you're a consumer, this projector gives you the most convenience while also providing you with excellent picture quality that is as good, if not better, than a lot of TVs.

The new, 2016 Minibeam models from LG are planned to be introduced in the United States and key European markets in the first quarter of 2016. The Ultra Short Throw LED Home Theater Projector  is currently available at U.S. retailers and all models will be on display at LG's booth at CES 2016, which will be taking place from January 6th through the 9th in Las Vegas.

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The Next Generation of Pocket Projectors

I know that CES 2011 was a little while ago but I'm pretty sure it is going to take until next year's event before everything worth mentioning from this year's event is covered. That being said, despite all the great things at CES 2011, there was one thing that a lot of people were talking about, pocket projectors. Pocket projectors were all the rage at CES 2011 and with good reason because the ones on display will definitely blow you away.

Remember when pocket projectors were first introduced? They were low-lumen, low-resolution devices that didn't have any pizazz. Well, you don't have to worry about your mother's old dull pocket projectors anymore because the new ones coming out will be able to project in HD as well as 3D and will be bright enough to use in low ambient light.

These new pocket projectors will also have the ability to connect to your iPad, handle HDMI input and even include built-in speakers. And one day they will even be able to output in full 1080p HD. But just exactly what are these incredible speakers of which I speak? Well, that would be the Vivitek Qumi and the LG HW300T.

The Qumi is the first pocket projector produced by Vivitek and it could very well set the standard for the next generation of portable pocket projectors. The device is a 300-lumen pocket projector with a native resolution of 1280X800 (WXGA) and mini-HDMI input allowing it to project in HD. It is also 3D ready and has a built-in 1W speaker. The Qumi only weighs 1.6 pounds and is capable of connecting with your digital camera, laptop, smartphone or tablet.

Next up is the HW300T from LG. The HW300T is an LED pocket projector and is also the very first pocket projector to incorporate DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) technology. This allows you to transfer stored digital content from devices like your PC or Blu-ray player completely wirelessly. The HW300T also has a built-in ATSC Tuner that allows you to watch HD Broadcast signals without having to have a separate external content source. You also get access to online content like Facebook, Accuweather and Twitter. The HW300T has a 1200x800 (WXGA) resolution, 2,000:1 contrast ratio and a life expectancy of 30,000 hours.

These are some pretty amazing specs for pocket projectors and should get anybody excited that is into projectors or portable entertainment. Unfortunately, no pricing or release dates have been announced yet but once they are I'm sure people will jump all over it.

Source: Projector People - Why you want the pocket projectors that debuted at CES 2011

LG Introduces the HS201G LED Projector

LG has announced the launch of a new projector, the HS201G. The stylish and lightweight projector is perfect for presentations, promising the best picture quality, Digital Light Processing technology and the brightness of 200 ANSI lumens.

Simon King, the CEO and President of LG Home Entertainment Company said in a statement that LG's goal is to provide ideal multimedia viewing to people, "Nowadays, projectors are used in business presentations, in-store advertisements, or for personal use, such as projecting video games or images from mobile devices on the wall. LG’s HS201G provides the very best in viewing experience at all times and solidifies our continued commitment to the projector market."

The HS201G projector has a high contrast ratio of 2,000 : 1. Its Digital Light Processing chip provides viewers with exceptional quality and vivid colors, and it's Twin XD Engine provides superb color correction. It also features Advanced Color Engine for warmer, more natural colors and the Edge Enhancer for sharper edges and more accurate and independent color control. Its HDMI 1.3 up-scaling eliminates on-screen color banding and provides smooth, subtle transitions.

The projector is just as nice on the outside as it is on the on the inside. It's sleek and stylish with a glossy white facade. At only 800 grams, it's ultra mobile. It has a user-friendly interface with brighter, softer color, and fancy, unique icons and a detailed menu that can be accessed by selecting "icon" from the main menu. It has a Real Quick On/Off feature that turns the projector on and off in five seconds which means no warm-up time, and it can play DivX files, display JPEG images, USB memory sticks or cards, and MP3 music files. through an external hard drive. Best of all, it has a long 30,000 hour life!