# iPod Video Projectors The DLP Pico (UPDATE) By Alex Covert | Published 2008-11-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puny-powerpoint-presentations-dlp-pico-projector References: [techeblog](http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/dlp-pico-projector-lets-you-project-video-from-ipods) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-tv-smart-projector) and [Texas Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-laser-projector) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod). 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Top-Range Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kodak-luma-500-pico-projector.md) - [Connective Miniature Media Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pico-t1.md) - [Cinema-Grade Portable Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-laser-projector.md) - [Business Professional Presentation Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pico-projector-concept.md) - [Immersive Tubular Laser Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batterypowered-projector.md) - [Compact Can-Sized Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etoe-dolphin-projector.md) - [Micro Mobile Multimedia Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groview-mini-projector.md) - [Phone-Casting Portable Projector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinebeam.md) - [Mini Portable LED Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blitzwolf-led-projector.md)