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While pocket-sized projectors are great for people on the go – and all four of the models on these pages can be used with iOS devices – there are compromises to be made.


Optoma PK320 Pico Projector



Amber Technology
$539
PROS: Small; lots of connectors
CONS: Dull whites
3/5

Optoma’s PK320 looks promising but won’t cut it for that important business presentation.

Its footprint is only slightly larger than an iPhone 5, but the Optoma is blessed with mini-HDMI, micro-USB, micro-SD, composite video and VGA connectors – so it will play nicely with pretty much any device. If you want to travel light, it also features 1GB of onboard storage.

Tipping the scales at 235g, the Optoma comes with a carry pouch and a tiny remote control. There’s a power adaptor in the box, but you can also run this tiny projector on a mobile phone-style rechargeable battery.

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Other World Computing

PROS: Blu-ray; USB 3.0; Firewire 400/800

CONS: No Thunderbolt

From US$299.99 (500GB)

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