3M MPro150 Pocket Projector

by 3M

• Storage: 1 GB internal memory with 2GB mini SD Card
• Cordless: Download files from your digital sources and go!
• Media: Connects to your favorite digital media sources like PCs, DVD Players, iPods and iPhones, Digital Cameras and Cell Phones
• Sound: 2 x 0.5 watt built-in Speakers
• Long life: 20,000 hours LED life; Rechargeable battery with 90 minutes of battery life (high brightness mode)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 2.4 x 0.9 inches ; 5.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0031ESJ78
• Item model number: 3M MPRO150
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 5, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The 3M™ Pocket Projector MPro150 is the newest handheld, battery-operated projector. Now you can project cable free from the one GB internal memory and a two GB SD Card. The on-board operating system enables you to download and organize your files. Project images and videos on almost any wall, almost anywhere. It supports the most popular apps in the Microsoft Office Suite(R), Adobe(R) PDF as well as movies and other file formats. And, you can still connect and project from your favorite digital media sources: PCs, DVD players, iPods(R) and iPhones(R), digital cameras and cellphones. Fully equipped with sound, 2+ hours of battery life, screen size images up to 50” and 15 lumens of brightness. Whether you’re making an impromptu business presentation or sharing photos with friends, the MPro150 allows you to project images and videos on almost any wall, almost anywhere. Download and then project without connections on-the-fly. Project image sizes from 8” to 50”. Built-in speakers provide sound. The energy-saving LED light lasts 20,000 hours. Best of all, it fits in your pocket.

Download files and operate cord free.

Share fun images, videos and even demos right on the spot.

Plays well with others.
The 3M(TM) Mpro150 works with computers, cell phones, MP3 / MP4 Players, PDAs and more to project files, photos and movies almost anywhere there’s a surface.

The Latest and Greatest.
Designed to go with you, the 3M MPro150 projects images from 8 to 50 inches and incorporates next-generation features like built-in sound, a brighter and more colorful picture, plus battery life that lasts 2+ hours. Its also one of the most affordable full-featured microprojectors on the market.

With the 3M MPro150 in your pocket, you can turn almost any space into your personal projection room. Thanks to energy-efficient LED technology, it can deliver a whopping 20,000 hours of operation (typical LED life). Its unique Brightness Boost lets you increase luminosity by 20% at the touch of a button. And with 3M’s enhanced battery life, you can watch movies without plugging in.

Fun, versatile and small enough to fit in your pocket.

Packed with Features

• Supports the most popular business apps in the Microsoft Office Suite(R) and Adobe PDF(R), as well as movie, music files and file formats such as jpg, tif, mp3, mp4, bit.
• 2GB standard interchangeable micro SD card and 1 GB of memory built-in.
• Connects to your favorite digital media sources: PCs, DVD players, iPods(R) and iPhones(R), digital cameras and cell phones.
• Fully equipped with sound, 120 minutes of battery life, screen size up to 50 inches and 15 lumens of brightness.
• Download your files from your digital source and go!
• Not intended to replace conference room projectors
• Up to 50" image in controlled lighting
• Audience of 1-5 people




What’s in the Box
Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery, Power Adapter with US, EU, UK, and AUS Plugs, Video Cable, Computer Cable, Table Top Tripod, Car Chargers (Optional), Adapter cable for Apple® products (Optional)

Product Description

Pocket projector or pocket home theater? With the 3M PocketProjector MP150, almost any surface can be instantly transformed into an entertainment or presentation venue, complete with sound. Weighing a mere 5.6 ounces, the MPro150 fits in your hand and casts superior quality imagery on areas from as small as 8” to as large as 50” diagonally. With an LED conservatively estimated to provide 20,000 hours of operation, a full 120 minutes of functionality on a single charge and endless power when plugged into a standard AC outlet, the MP150 is designed to deliver years of entertainment. Out of the box, the MP150 supports all your favorite applications and easily connects to some smartphones, computers, iPad, iPod, digital camera, and PDA. Together, the 1GB of built-in memory and an interchangeable 2GB microSD card make the MP150 capable of handling your music and movie files as well as the popular software you’re accustomed to, including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe PDF.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

114 of 117 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for what it is March 12, 2010

By Dennis Hinkamp

Amazon Verified Purchase

This is my second pico projector so I knew not to expect something that would fill a bright room. It does come with a lot of basic cables and even international plug adaptors but it does not come with a direct iphone/ipod cable. That said you can open it like a hard drive on your computer and drop and drag you MP4 video files, MP3 music and PowerPoint presentations onto it and they play just fine. To me that is the best feature; you can play video and PowerPoint without having to connect it to anything. You need to think of it as a gee-whiz unit rather than a presentation workhorse.Really is pocket sized and includes sound and at least one hour of battery life. I'll probably take it camping.

It is sort of crazy that it comes with a quick set up guide but no operating instructions. I'm used to looking things up though and easily found the PDF on the 3M Website.

63 of 64 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Good concept. Not practical. September 2, 2010

By Paul Seekins

While LED pocket projectors are a good concept,they still don't hit the mark.

The 3M MPro150 was a big disappointment for me. I bought this projector to use in my office to display documents and presentations during discussions, however even with all the lights extinguished (I have no external windows) performance was weak. The ambient light coming through my glass door window was enough to dim the output of the unit enough for it to be unreadable.

If we lived in a world without lights, this little gadget would probably rate higher, but we don't and it doesn't. With a maximum output of only 15 lumens, your viewing area has to be near dark in order to see the image with any clarity, even then the image seems to be spotted with out of focus area's. You notice this more when you try to project a document that has a lot of text (yes I did clean the lens). But this was not the worst feature for me. When the MPro150 is attached to the included tripod, it becomes back heavy and very unstable. This issue is magnified when you try to attach the video and power cables to the back. The thing just doesn't want to stand up....even with the legs splayed a good distance. I think that this issue could have been reduced if 3M would have made the tripod attachment in the middle or towards the back of the unit to counter the load of the attached cables. I will be trying another type of mini tripod to see if this problem can be eliminated.

On a positive note, the MPRO150 is a sleek and fashionable design and the unit comes with a multitude of goodies including; multi-country power adapter connectors, various audio connectors and a bag to protect the unit (which doesn't quite fit).

So, if you are a consumer looking for an LED alternative to a traditional lamp projector, this 15 lumen paperweight will not do it for you. I would wait until 3M has resolved the counter-balance problems and increased the lumens to over 50 or go with one of the bigger LED models that pack a more serious lumen output. The Optoma PK301 Pico Pocket Projector puts out 50 lumens for around $80 more in the same form factor as the 3M. I will be swapping mine for the PK301.

Great concept that falls short on practicality and performance.

39 of 42 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this cool tiny projector April 26, 2010

By Fun Finder

MPro 150 is the coolest mobile projector I have seen on the market. I bought this unit when it first came out for its versatile functions and its quality design. I have played movies, presentation files, photos with it and they all work great. I can't believe it runs like a handheld computer with such a small form factor. With it I can project a movie to 50inch size in the dark and that is a good quality movie I can enjoy. The internal memory is really useful so I can see goodbye to cables on the go. Unlike some other units I have tried, the projector stay cool during the entire operation. And the color is accurate. I love it!