# Projector Smartphone Protectors The Monolith iPhone 4 Case is Great for Business People By Meghan Young | Published 2011-10-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monolith-iphone-4 References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2011/10/17/monolith-iphone-case-packs-a-projector/) & [sirobako](http://www.sirobako.com/shopdetail/034001000122/) There are so many smartphone cases in the market now that simple aesthetics will no longer impress customers, which is why the [Monolith](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nocs-monolith-aluminium-speaker) [iPhone 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-concept) case has taken the functional route. This hi-tech device protector comes with a built-in projector that takes one's smartphone to the next level. Created by Japanese accessory maker [Century](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Century-Health), the Monolith iPhone 4 is capable of projecting images in 640 × 360 resolution with a 1000:1 contrast ratio and 12 lumens of brightness. These impressive features would put on quite the show. Although not everyone would need a pocket projector like the Monolith iPhone 4 would offer, it could prove useful for businessmen and women who may require to put together impromptu presentations. The Monolith iPhone 4 also adds an additional 50% of battery life to existing iPhones while providing enough juice to power the projector for up to 3 hours. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 85% | 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) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smartphone Projector Cases:** The growing demand for innovative and multi-functional smartphone cases create disruptive opportunities for manufacturers. - **Portable Projectors:** The emergence of portable projectors creates disruptive innovation opportunities for various industries such as education, entertainment, and business. - **Battery-embedded Phone Cases:** The increasing use of mobile devices in everyday life and work creates disruptive innovation opportunities for manufacturers in developing efficient and long-lasting phone cases. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Manufacturers in the consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of developing innovative and multi-functional smartphone cases. - **Education Industry:** The education industry can use portable projectors as a tool for students and teachers in providing interactive and dynamic classroom experiences. - **Business and Enterprise Industry:** The business and enterprise industry can use portable projectors embedded in smartphone cases to provide impromptu presentations and meetings on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Content Creator Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipix-iphone-case.md) - [Off-Grid Projection Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8849-tank-x.md) - [Business Professional Presentation Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pico-projector-concept.md) - [Customizable LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-iphone-case.md) - [Power-Providing LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starcase.md) - [Cement-Made Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifox-monument.md) - [Sophisticated Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-smartphone-case.md) - [Connected Display Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reetle-smartink-i.md) - [Phone-Casting Portable Projector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinebeam.md)