The iPad Pocket Projector

Written by Nathan Smith on November 9, 2015. Posted in New Technologies.

http://www.hammacher.com/Product/Default.aspx?sku=83903&promo=Electronics-New-Arrivals&catid=1716

This is the pocket-sized projector that connects directly to an iPad to instantly display enlarged views of photos, movies, and presentations. Smaller than a smartphone and weighing less than 5 oz., the device plugs into an iPad's 30-pin charging port, turning any space into a movie theater without complicated setup or cables. Its 35-lumen LED produces 6" to 60" diagonal images from 8" to 78" away with a 4:3 aspect ratio. The projector's 640 x 480 pixel resolution ensures a sharp view, a manual focus wheel fine-tunes image clarity, and the iPad's speakers control the sound. With a free app, users can magnify or rotate images and project everything from YouTube videos to live Internet surfing sessions. The internal lithium-polymer battery provides two hours of projection and recharges via USB with the included cable. Also functions as a backup battery for an iPhone. LED is rated for 20,000 hours. Compatible with devices that use 30-pin connector, including third generation iPad, iPhone 4S, 4, 3GS, and third and fourth generation iPod touch. 3" L x 2 3/4" W x 1" D. (4 1/2 oz.)

Nathan Smith

Nathan Smith is Director of Technology for the College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University. In that role, he also directs The Adele & Dale Young Education Technology Center (The YETC) located in room 170 of the Education Building on Utah State University's Logan campus. The YETC is a combination student openaccess computer facility, a K12 curriculum materials library, a NASA Educator Resource Center for Utah, and a technology training center. Nathan served eight years (20042012) on the Board of Directors for the Utah Coalition for Education Technology (UCET) He was reelected in 2014 to serve another two year term on the board. A former elementary school teacher, Nathan has taught students every age from young children to senior citizens. He has had the opportunity beginning in 2011 to train international high school teachers from all over the world about technology in education, through the U.S. State