Velocity introduced at the CES 2012 its Shine, a HD pocket projector capable of 720p. The affordable, compact device is based on DLP display technology and is able to project 1280×768 WXGA images with 2,000:1 contrast ratio and 300 lumens of brightness with LED RGB illumination. It is 3D-ready.   The Shine has a throw ratio of 1.4:1 for creating large images in a small room. It provides mini HDMI input, USB port, analog audio input, stereo audio output. The pico projector has built-in media playback functionality allowing users to show images, videos and documents easily

BenQ brings to its Joybee line the new GP2 ultra portable mini projector with multimedia functionalities. Based on DLP projection system, the GP2 features 1280×800 native resolution and 3LED lamp with  up to 30,000 hours of life. It has 2400:1 contrast ratio and 200 ANSI lumens brightness. The Joybee GP2 can project up to 160-inch image size. The palm-size device has integrated iPhone/iPod dock for charging iPhone/iPod and media playback from iPhone/iPod. It also has built-in media playback function supporting MP3, WMA, APE, FLAC, OGG, WAV, JPG, BMP, PNG, FLV media formats. In

    Dell introduces the M110 ultra mobile projector that easily fits in the palm of your hand and weighs less than a pound. Based on DLP technology, the pico projector features 1280×800 WXGA native resolution, 10000:1 contrast ratio, 300 ANSI lumens brightness and LED light source with up to 20,000 hours of lifescycle.   The M110 comes with 1GB internal memory for you to store your media and documents with ease for grab-and-go mobility. It supports media playback and is able to show media files from USB flash drive and microSD card. The projector provides A/V input, HDMI

iGo, maker of portable battery charger, introduces the UP-2020 palm-sized pocket projector based on DLP display technology. iGo’s pico projector features 854×480 native resolution and is able to project a viewable screen up to 70 inches. It has 20 ANSI lumens and LED light source with up to 20,000 hours of life. The iGo UP-2020, like many pico projectors, has built-in media playback function. It supports MP4, JPG and BMP files. The  UP-2020 has microSD card slot, micro USB port and built-in 0.5W speaker. It offers composite video, VGA and mini HDMI inputs. The iGo UP-2020

3M PocketProjector MP160 3M brings two new pico projectors for business users, the PocketProjector MP160 and the PocketProjector MP180. Both palm-sized projectors offer SVGA resolution and 30 lumens brightness with LED. They have integrated integrated speakers and audio out. 3M PocketProjector MP180 The MP180 is a full-featured pico projector, packing a touchscreen display for access to business apps, media and even the web, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity and a 4GB internal memory. It comes with native support for DOC, PPT, XLS, TXT, PDF, BMP, JPG, MP4, MP3, H.264, AMR, AAC

After the M1 Limited edition, AAXA Technologies launches the new M1 Ultimate micro projector. Based on the M1 Limited, the new Ultimate model adds an elegant aluminum case, backlit touchpad controls, tripod mount, digital keystone correction and USB HOST function for connecting external storage. The M1 Ultimate, like the M1 Limited, features 800×600 SVGA resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 75 ANSI lumens brightness and a single chip White LED with 15,000 hours of lamp life. It can project images of 10-inch – 100-inch. The projector has 1GB built-in memory and supports SDHC

The S1000pj mini-projector camera by Nikon was popular enough when it came out, but it seems the company is already looking to improve the model and a new version, the S1100pj is apparently on the way – at least as far as these leaked photos coming by a German magazine are concerned. Various new goodies have been added to the device, such as a touchscreen. The device also features a remote control, which should make the projector an even more convenient solution (even though it already reaped some pretty decent grades when in its first incarnation). The main problem most

Bonitor introduces the new MP302 portable mini projector that is just 25mm thick and weighs less than 110 grams. The MP302 works with Windows and Mac and comes with a Mac-style design. The Bonitor MP302 is based on LCoS display technology and features 1920×1200 max output resolution, 15 lumens brightness, 1.62 throw ratio, RGB LED for backlight with up to 30,000 hours of lamp life. The projector has built-in 128MB memory and supports direct viewing of images and movies. [bonitor]