iPod Video Projectors

The DLP Pico (UPDATE)

Is is just me or do projector-cases seem capable of withstanding a nuclear holocaust? They appear to come from the same factory that produces some of James Bond’s equipment. Apparently, projectors have wimpy bulbs.

Apple and Texas Instruments have partnered to make a new projector. I don’t know if it will have a tougher bulb or not, but it will definitely be smaller than what you have now. The DLP Pico Projector is a tiny thing that is meant to play videos from your iPod. It throws a 60-inch, "dazzlingly bright, sharp, vivid video image packing 480 x 320 pixels from up to 8.5 feet away," according to Techeblog.

Mini Projectors
The trend of mini projectors, such as the DLP Pico, will continue to grow making it easier to project media on-the-go.
Integration of Technology
The integration of technology, like Texas Instrument's DLP technology, into smaller devices presents opportunities for innovative product development.
Personalized Media Experiences
Mini projectors, like those for the iPod, present new opportunities for consumers to create their own personalized media experiences outside of traditional TV screens.

Sectors Adopting This

Consumer Electronics
The consumer electronics industry has a disruptive innovation opportunity to create even smaller mini projectors with higher quality images for on-the-go use.
Entertainment
The entertainment industry can capitalize on personalized media experiences that mini projectors, like those for the iPod, provide to consumers.
Mobile Technology
The mobile technology industry may find opportunities for integrating mini projectors into mobile devices for convenient on-the-go use.
SCORE
3.8 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 23%
Activity 82%
Freshness 8%

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