Taiwan-based Oculon Optoelectronics will show two tiny business liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) front projectors at CES 2008 in Las Vegas (January 7-10). The pocket projectors, each weigh in at 10 ounces, fit into a purse, coat pocket or the palm of a hand, according to the company.
Hikari Pro920, which is a basic VGA model (640×480) will be available in December 2007 at a suggested retail price of US$299. Hikari Pro1440, which has resolution of SVGA (800×600) will have a suggested retail price of US$399, according to Oculon.
Oculon claims that the Hikari Pro 920 will be the world's smallest front projector.
| Oculon pocket-size front projectors specifications | ||
| Model name | Hikari Pro920 | Hikari Pro1440 |
| Method of projection | LCOS | LCOS |
| Resolution | 640×480 | 800×600 |
| Panel size | 0.44-inch | 0.62-inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Brightness | 20 ANSI | 70 ANSI |
| Maximal projection size | 15-inch | 20- inch |
Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, November 2007
Taiwan-based Oculon Optoelectronics rolls out tiny projector
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Hikari Pro920
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Hikari Pro1440
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