Handheld Projector Turns Your Mobile Device Into a Theater

Handheld projectors, also known as pocket projectors, burst onto the scene a few years ago, and now they're quickly becoming a favorite smartphone accessory. With one of these handy devices, you can project photos, videos or other media from your iPhone, iPod, iPad or other mobile device, eliminating the need to huddle around the tiny screen when you're trying to share content with friends, family or business associates. And now you have plenty of choices with a handheld projector. You can get cameras with projectors, docking stations with projectors, or simply get a dedicated handheld projector to hook up to your mobile devices. Take a look below to see what's hot in handheld video projectors.

(Image of AAXA M2 handheld pico projector provided by Amazon)

One of the problems with some handheld projectors is that they aren't bright enough to use in a fully lit room. The AAXA M2 projector, however, has an ultra-bright 110 Lumen LED light engine, making it easier to see. It comes with an onboard keyboard and a built-in media player to plays movies, music and photos.

If you're looking for an inexpensive handheld projector, the AAZA P1 Jr may be what you're looking for. As of this writing, this projector is available for $99 on Amazon (check the site for current prices), but you still get big results from a little projector. It can projector up to 50 inches diagonal and the light has a 15,000-hour life. The AAXA P1 Jur supports MP4/MPG/3GP/AVI/JPG/TXT and Composite A/V Input.

Most pico projectors are good for one thing - projecting images. But this Nikon camera does double duty as a regular digital camera with a 14.1 MP sensor, 5x optical zoom and one-touch HD video recording, while also serving as a 20-Lumen projector to display all your images and movies from the camera or from an iPod, iPad or iPhone. That makes it a great option for a travel camera. Having a double-duty camera and projector means one less item to pack and carry!

Another double-duty device is the Optoma Neo-i / DV20 portable projector and docking station. This dock can charge your iPhone or iPod and also project images up to 120 inches diagonal. The 50 Lumens light has a 20,000 hour life, so you'll be able to use this projector for a long, long time.

The models shown above are just of the few choices available today. Want more to look at? Take a look at these options.

eBay is another great place to shop for projectors and other electronics. For immediate purchase, look for Buy It Now Items. And always be sure to check the seller's ratings before you buy.