PICO Technology Takes the Projector Lamp to a Smaller and More Mobile Scale

Projectors are a great tool to use in any interactive environment, but taking them on the road is not always an option – at least not without the PICO. This innovation is the latest generation of projectors that have been released on the market. PICO is actually just a generic name that is given to these projectors that are lightweight, portable and micro-sized to ensure your projector lamp can easily go where you go.

A number of different well-known and proven brands have been focused on developing this technology, including Optoma, Aiptek and Samsung (News - Alert). In addition to the portability of this projector lamp technology, users can also connect with data storage devices such as iPods and smartphones, changing the way we use projectors.

A key focus in projector lamps has been to change the way in which they can be used. Smaller and more portable projectors are coupled with more reasonably priced platforms to provide multigenerational use of this technology. Any user can easily slide a PICO into their pocket to use it to play a music video on the bus for the high school student, or a big presentation on a train for the marketing manager practicing before meeting with a client.

The PICO projector lamps that are currently available on the market tend to come with a 1GB to 4GB built-in memory and will project images in varying sizes, depending upon the unit. Most projector lamps devices in the $300 - $400 range will produce an image of 10-15 inches, and most units will offer a SVGA (800x600) resolution and roughly 35 ANSI lumens. Some PICO devices will have a microSD card slot with wireless possibilities. Built-in speakers are common, although high quality sound is not.

According to most projector lamp reviews, the PICO will not blow your mind in relation to other technologies that are available. Instead, it will satisfy the convenience factor. Users will likely have to turn to headphones to hear any sound given off by a video. Even with its shortcomings, those techies who have to have the latest and greatest in technological devices are sure to grab this one right away.

It is suggested by industry experts that teachers and other traveling professionals should stick with the LCD and DLP projector lamp units that continue to dominate the market as they do justice to the material being displayed. After all, while the PICO projector can easily wow the person in the next seat, it is likely to completely escape notice for the person in the next row back.