# Powerful Mobile Projectors The Canon Rayo S1 Mini Projector Suits a Busy, On-the-Go Lifestyle By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-01-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canon-rayo-s1 References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/taking-business-presentations-to-a-new-level-canon-introduces-new-portable-mini-projector-300773810.html) & [projectors.usanon](http://projectors.usa.canon.com/) Announced at CES 2019, the all-new [Canon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canon-eos-r5-c-digital-camera) Rayo S1 mini projector was created to suit the needs of the busy, modern consumer who is not always stationed in one spot throughout the day. The [lightweight, portable and powerful projector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mogo4), which is optimized for out-of-office use, gives business professionals and average people alike the ability to share photos, videos, documents, audio files and even mirror a smartphone with ease. The [small-scale device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etoe-dolphin-projector)—which weighs in at just half a pound—projects up to 84 inches and makes the most of small spaces. While the projector is ideal for showing everything from PDFs and text-based documents to slide presentations, Canon also identifies the possibilities for the device to transition from working life to home life for sleepovers, playdates and other gatherings with family and friends. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Portable Projectors:** The trend of portable projectors enables busy professionals to project images and multimedia content on-the-go. - **Optimized Out-of-office Technology:** The trend of optimized out-of-office technology caters to the needs of modern consumers who require portable and powerful devices for work and personal use. - **Multi-functionality Devices:** The trend of multi-functionality devices, like the Canon Rayo S1 mini projector, allows users to share photos, videos, documents, and mirror smartphones with ease. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** The portable projector trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the technology industry to create compact, powerful, and versatile projectors. - **Business Services:** The optimized out-of-office technology trend offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the business services industry to develop innovative solutions for remote work. - **Entertainment:** The trend of multi-functionality devices provides disruptive innovation opportunities for the entertainment industry to create versatile and interactive multimedia devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connective Miniature Media Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pico-t1.md) - [Ultra-Portable Laser Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraportable-laser-projector.md) - [Portable Battery-Powered Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viewsonic-m1-max.md) - [Diminutive High-Power Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-cinebeam-s.md) - [Phone-Casting Portable Projector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinebeam.md) - [Cinema-Grade Portable Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-laser-projector.md) - [Adaptable User-Friendly Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viewsonic-m10-projector.md) - [Mini 5G WiFi Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vankyo-leisure-470-pro.md) - [Pocket-Sized Quality Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yaber.md)