# Compact Portable Projectors The New Minibeam Projector Offers Image Clarity & Boosted Battery Life By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-portable-projector References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/lg-minibeam-projector-battery/44957/) & [lgnewsroom](http://www.lgnewsroom.com/2016/08/lg-expands-minibeam-lineup-with-brightest-battery-powered-ust-projector/) The PH450U is a brand new ultra-short throw portable projector, offered by [LG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinebeam-q), that marks the latest and greatest addition to the company's Minibeam collection of projectors. This particular portable projector is capable of projecting an image of up to 80 inches in size at a resolution of 720p from a distance of just 13 inches away from the projection surface. It also offers healthy battery life 2.5 hours per charge. As far as connectivity is concerned, this portable projector offers both HDMI and USB compatibility, and can also convey content to the projector screen using Bluetooth. Easy to transport and hassle-free when it comes to actual projection of images, the PH450U offers exceptional convenience, making it a good option for environments ranging from boardrooms to university and college lecture halls. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ultra-short Throw Projectors:** The trend towards ultra-short throw projectors for convenience and flexibility in projection environments. - **Portable Projectors with Improved Battery Life:** Portable projectors with longer battery life have the potential to disrupt the market by providing more versatility in projection environments. - **Wireless Connectivity in Projectors:** The trend towards wireless connectivity in projectors provides more flexibility and ease of use in presentation environments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education:** Ultra-short throw projectors and portable projectors with long battery life have the potential to innovate the classroom experience by providing more flexibility and ease of use for teachers and students. - **Small Business:** Portable projectors with wireless connectivity and improved battery life offer convenience and flexibility for small businesses in conducting presentations and meetings. - **Corporate:** Ultra-short throw projectors and portable projectors with long battery life and wireless connectivity can be disruptive in corporate environments by providing more flexibility for presentations and meetings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Big-Screen Modern Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinebeam-q.md) - [Phone-Casting Portable Projector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinebeam.md) - [Premium Short-Throw Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinebeam-hu915qe.md) - [Ultra-Portable Laser Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraportable-laser-projector.md) - [Laser-Powered 4K UHD Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-cinebeam-projectors.md) - [Diminutive High-Power Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-cinebeam-s.md) - [Affordable Ultra-Short Throw Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screeneo-ul5-smart.md) - [Dual-Orientation Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-laser-projector.md) - [Modern Compact Portable Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mogo4.md)