Using the projector’s included remote or a free mobile app from Roku, users can navigate to over 600 channels of content and watch it all on the projector - or any TV or monitor with an HDMI inputs, for that matter. If you’re not familiar, the Roku streaming stick is essentially a Roku box packed into what looks like an oversized thumb drive. Of course, 3M suspects you’ll want to use the included Roku streaming stick. These two connections mean that a wealth of devices can be connected to the projector, be it a Blu-ray/DVD player, HDMI-equipped laptop, mobile phone or tablet. This is a crucial design point since the projector likes to be level with its image display height, lest the image become distorted.įinally, we come to the back of the projector where, once we pull back the cheap, clear plastic door, we find an HDMI input and a Micro-USB input for use with MHL compliant mobile devices. Underneath the unit we found a threaded insert, which will allow the projector to be mounted to a tripod. Just beyond the lens is a rotary dial for adjusting image focus. Continuing to the front of the projector we find another grill sitting right next to the lens, which hides a built-in speaker. Right next to the audio output jack is a small grill which hides the unit’s fan. It’s nice to have them there, but you’re going to want to keep the remote handy as it is far easier to use.Īlong the side of the projector we found a DC power input and a 3.5mm audio output jack for connecting the projector to external audio systems. 3M claims the projector can sustain up to a 120-inch diagonal image but, as we’ll soon discuss, you’re not going to want to try to go anywhere close to that size.Īlong the top of the projector are a series of control buttons which, in addition to basic power and volume controls, allow access to the projector’s menu where brightness, contrast, image orientation and PC/Movie image preferences can be adjusted. The projector’s resolution maxes out at 800 x 480, which is another way of saying you get DVD quality. The main advantage to a DLP chip is that it doesn’t degrade over time, offers excellent color uniformity and has very little space between pixels, which results in a smoother image overall. The one notable exception to this rule is a projector made by AAXA which boasts 110 lumen output, but is all but unavailable.ģM opted for a DLP image chip made by Texas Instruments rather than, say, an LCD or LCOS chip, which are popular in other projectors. The projector is rated to output 60 lumens which, while not a lot, is a touch better than most competing mini-projectors. This figure will probably change based on brightness and audio volume settings, but we feel safe saying that the projector should last long enough on its battery to get you through most movies of reasonable length - Gandhi is definitely out, though. To enhance portability, the 3M streaming projector packs a rechargeable battery, which the manufacturer claims will run for “over two hours”. In the box along with the projector we found a DC power supply, adapter tips for both US and European power sockets, a card-style remote control and a Roku streaming stick. The hinge on this door is tiny and feels as if it could break away if placed under even moderate stress. Our only real complaint regarding build quality would have to be the plastic “door” which hides away the projector’s HDMI and MHL connectors. ![]() Overall, the projector has a solid feel, with a rubber ring on its underside to help avoid slippage and a glossy, slick plastic piece lining the top with 3M’s logo. While it may not fit in your pocket, it will certainly stash away conveniently in a backpack, overnight bag or suitcase. The projector measures roughly 2 x 4 x 4.5 (H x W x D – in inches) and weighs a mere pound. This little projector by 3M manages to strike just the right balance between for light weight for portability’s sake and just enough heft to let you know you’re not dealing with a kid’s toy. ![]() ![]() New Roku Streaming Stick+ adds a mute button, cuts price to just $50
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