Micro SD Card Projector blows up portable media

Mini-projectors are a dime a dozen these days, but the Micro SD Card Projector is whizzing right around all those serious competitors and aiming instead for the carefree crowd. Essentially, the image quality you'll get from this thing is likely to be lackluster -- after all, the manufacturer doesn't even bother to pass along a contrast ratio, let alone a native resolution. Still, the ability to shove an SD card into the rear and instantly watch your portable media clips on the big(ish) screen is a boon to travel junkies and kids of all ages. Heck, there's even a set of composite inputs if you're looking to give your DVD player (or similar) some work. No word on exactly what file types the unit understands, but those willing to take a chance can expect it to ship later this week for £99.99 ($196).

[Via ShinyShiny]

[Chirag @ Apr 10th 2008 10:15AM]

I'm supposed to be carrying this around to show pictures? Why not just create something even smaller that plugs into a regular TV...

[Major Malfunction @ Apr 10th 2008 11:25AM]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH!

[jo3 @ Apr 10th 2008 10:16AM]

this is quite possible the awesomest gadget i have ever seen.

[waffles @ Apr 10th 2008 10:19AM]

bet the replacement bulb is still $500...

[bonaparte @ Apr 10th 2008 10:22AM]

This would be great. i dont play my ps2 or wii on hd tv's anyway

[bonaparte @ Apr 10th 2008 10:25AM]

got this info from the site

This Micro Projector has a slot in the back for a standard SD (Secure Digital) memory card. On your SD card you might have some home movies you recorded on your SD digital camera, or some snaps of your night out, or even some of your favourite mp3 tracks. This clever little device can play them all!

Just fill as much media as you can from your computer onto your SD card and slot it into the Micro SD Card Projector, find yourself a nice dark room with a suitable projectable surface and get ready for mini viewing pleasure!

No need for cables trailing all over the place, this unique mini projector is a stand-alone unit that simply uses batteries! Gone are the days of transporting all your home movie reels along with a cumbersome projector that takes a rocket-scientist to set-up. This Micro SD Card Projector is so easy to use, all you have to do is sit it down and turn it on!

Pack Contains:
1 x Micro SD Card Projector
1 x Set of Audio cables

Please Note: SD Card not included.
Requires 4 x AA batteries.

Dimensions:
Projector: L 165mm W 105mm
Maximum Projection (approx.): L 1015mm W 850mm

[Richard Lai @ Apr 10th 2008 6:34PM]

Before reading the full article and hitting the link, the name actually made me think this projector plugs into a microSD slot!

[Wwhat @ Apr 10th 2008 10:26AM]

Let's just hope it inspires some company to make a more decent resolution version.

[estomped @ Apr 10th 2008 10:32AM]

That thing reminds me of the DVD remote controller for XBOX

[Dan Davis @ Apr 10th 2008 10:45AM]

"Maximum Projection (approx.): L 1015mm W 850mm"

So for us Americans, this basically equates to 40" x 33", or approximately equal to a 52" display???

I imagine picture quality at that size will be pretty fuzzy at best.

[bobbywigs @ Apr 10th 2008 10:47AM]

all hail the glorious return of the slide projector

[Student Driver @ Apr 10th 2008 2:22PM]

We did, but the light shining down from Heaven washed out the projector's image.

[STNC @ Apr 10th 2008 10:50AM]

I'm just waiting for the projector phones, but until then, i am sick of all these different sizes of SD cards, there needs to be one...and i guess MicroSD is the easiest, because it can interface with the bigger ones via adapters.

[Ohng @ Apr 10th 2008 11:04AM]

I picked up on the ambiguity here too. After reading the product description, it seems that it's a Micro Projector, that uses SD cards; it's not a "Micro SD card" Projector.

[Wwhat @ Apr 10th 2008 5:45PM]

Currently micro-SD's are slower than full sized one I understand, so we'd better wait a bit before switching to something like only micro.

[BloodyGerman @ Apr 10th 2008 12:09PM]

Resolution is not specified, but did anyone look at the pictures?

You can easily see that the resolution is very far from even reaching QVGA. This is probably a commercial version of these DIY projectors based on a dia projector with a

[BloodyGerman @ Apr 10th 2008 12:10PM]

Next try without smaller than symbol...

Resolution is not specified, but did anyone look at the pictures?

You can easily see that the resolution is very far from even reaching QVGA. This is probably a commercial version of these DIY projectors based on a dia projector with a smaller than 1.8 inch micro-tv lcds with an SD card reader attached.

Well, the basic idea is not bad, maybe someone has a use for it.

[jgrnt1 @ Apr 10th 2008 1:05PM]

If this is at least QVGA, I could see some use for it. I travel frequently and carry a 60GB Creative Zen Vision:M with music and movies on it. Some hotel TV's allow me to plug the Zen into auxilliary inputs and watch movies, but many do not. Some hotels have even disabled the front inputs, if the TV's come with them. If I could project onto the hotel room wall, it might come in handy.

[Grant @ Apr 10th 2008 1:29PM]

i bet this things native resolution is PAL at best, it looks like a toy and is probably meant to be used like one.

[unGa @ Apr 10th 2008 1:40PM]

I like that it takes 4xAA batteries... but wonder if it also comes with a power cord. Get that price down closer to $100 and I'm sold.

[Magallanes @ Apr 10th 2008 1:53PM]

An "as seen on tv" product, sound good, looks great on the ads but it's just a crap product that you (will want) to re-gift to some else.

[anthone @ Apr 10th 2008 2:50PM]

i need one. my cellphone that has cam uses microSD. its a must for viewing videos.

[celerysword @ Apr 10th 2008 3:09PM]

Can I get one that's mounts on my head? That way when boring people talk to me, I can just project reruns on Family Guy directly on their face.

[phanbouy @ Apr 10th 2008 4:00PM]

it would mount nicely on David Hasslehoff's thicket of hair, too

[TIMMAH! @ Apr 10th 2008 5:28PM]

Perfect for projecting pron directly into your eyes!

[thiago.prodrigues @ Apr 11th 2008 3:51PM]

Amazing! Now we can attach it to a nokia 6110 then we might have some new version of Pico Projector! Hahahaha!!!

http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/21/young-optics-set-to-dish-out-pico-projector-by-mid-2008/

But it´s rly a nice gadget!

[Omar @ May 7th 2008 8:06AM]

I am always weary of products that hide specifications. Resolution? How long does the battery last?..