Optoma PK201 Pico Pocket Projector

by Optoma

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.7 x 4.6 x 2.4 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0039XRJ68
• Item model number: PK201
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,546 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #26 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Projectors > Video Projectors
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 1, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

 

Optoma PK201 Pico Pocket Projector

Optoma’s PK201 Pico pocket projector takes on-the-go projection to the next level. Ideal for mobile business presentations or sharing entertainment with friends, the palm-sized PK201 performs powerfully with 20 ANSI lumens brightness and 16:9 WVGA widescreen resolution. The mini HDMI port provides carefree connectivity to your favorite devices. At home or on the road, the PK201 is sure to impress.

At a Glance: Palm-Sized Versatile Performer

• Liberal memory: MicroSD card slot allows for memory expansion up to 32 GB
• Big picture: Project large widescreen images of up to 70"; diagonal
• Long life: LED light source lasts over 20,000 hours while producing excellent color
• Flexible: Full assortment of I/O ports, including USB, VGA, HDMI and video, allow for easy connection to most analog or digital devices

Match Your Life with Optional Accessories

• iPod kit – Share the fun from iPods, iPhones and iPads
• Remote Control – Control presentations directly from the PK201 with a convenient IR remote
• Mini HDMI cable—Easily connect to DVD players, Blu-Ray players, set top boxes and more
• Female USB adapter – Project images and videos from USB flash drives

Pint-Sized and Powerful

With the look and feel of a full-sized projector in a miniature package, the Optoma PK201 pico projector unlocks content from a variety of sources, wherever you find yourself. The projector, which slips comfortably into a pocket, produces images of up to 70 inches for sharing in small groups gathered in a normally lit room. The PK201 delivers crisp and saturated images and can be used with just about any video source, including portable media players, smart phones, laptops and more.  This projector provides quality images that will please anyone who requires mobile display or wants to share media while on the move.  

Control Your Experience

The PK201 integrates DLP® and LED technology that allows for maximum image brightness while maintaining image detail. User controllable brightness settings extend battery life.  In addition, the microSD card slot lets you share up to 32GB of images or videos from other sources quickly and easily.

Excellent Image

Supporting a native widescreen resolution of 854x480, the PK201 allows you to create captivating projection performance from a variety of hi-res source devices and media files. Offering 20 ANSI lumens brightness, this projector delivers solid viewing in ambient light. 

Live Long

The PK201 offers LED-based projection rated at 20,000 hours of run time, cutting ownership costs with a light source that lasts a projector’s lifetime.

Leading the DLP Market in the Americas

Optoma Technology is the leading manufacturer of Texas Instrument’s DLP® projectors in North and South America.  TI’s DLP features multi-color processing to produce accurate and vibrant colors on the screen. 

Optoma’s product line offers products designed to meet the needs of any kind of user, from mobile professionals, gamers and home theaters to much large theater installations. Designed and built to deliver reliability, usability and image quality, Optoma projectors help users get the most out of their digital content, encourage collaboration and communicate clearly and effectively. Optoma projectors are designed to provide the features that you need today and a path to grow into other capabilities as you need them.

Green by Design

As part of the Optoma ProJect Green™ program, Optoma's Pico projectors, which incorporate LED technology, have been designed and manufactured for eco-friendliness. These projectors:

• Are designed to be compact and lightweight, which ensures a reduction in the production of green house gas emissions during transportation.
• Incorporate an LED light source. LED lamps last 20,000 (or 9.6 years of 40 hour per week use) for long life. LEDs produce less heat and consume less power compared to traditional projector lamps for excellent energy savings. LEDs do not contain mercury or other environmentally hazardous materials.
• Are packaged for eco-friendliness. Optoma uses minimal packaging to create a smaller ecological footprint at disposal. The entire package is recyclable. In addition, the Pico's manual is delivered in digital format on the projector's internal memory to eliminate paper printouts.
• Comply with RoHS standards by eliminating lead and other hazard materials.

What's in the Box

This package includes the Optoma PK201 projector, power adapter, rechargeable Li-ion battery, male USB cable, standard A/V cable (RCA to Mini-Jack), universal to VGA cable and carrying bag.

Specifications:

Projector Type	DLP®	Audio	One 0.5-Watt Speaker, Headphone-Out
Resolution	Native WVGA (854 x 480)	Noise Level	Silent (No fans or moving parts)
Maximum Resolution	WXGA (1280 x 800) through VGA adapter; HD (1080i) through HDMI	Weight	5.6 oz (159g) with battery
Brightness (Typical)	20 ANSI lumens Bright mode	Dimensions (W x H x D)	2.4"; x 0.7"; x 4.6"; (60.6 x 16.6 x 117.7mm)
Contrast Ratio	2000:1 (Full On/Full Off)	Warranty	1 Year Limited Parts and Labor, 90 Days on Battery
Light Source	LED (RGB); Estimated life of over 20,000 hours	Battery Life	Up to 1 hour
Throw Ratio	2.2:1 (Distance/Width)	Displayable Colors	100% NTSC Color Gamut
Projection Distance Image Size (Diagonal)	10"; to 126"; 5" to 70"; (16:9 native)	Standard Accessories	Power Adapter, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, Male USB Cable, Standard A/V Cable (RCA to Mini-Jack), Universal to VGA Cable, Bag
Aspect Ratio	16:9 native; 4:3 compatible	Optional Accessories	iPod Kit with A/V Connector, Universal to Component Cable, Universal to Female USB Cable, Additional Standard Battery, Mini HDMI to HDMI Cable
Battery	Li-ion Rechargeable (3.7V, 1410mAh)

Projection Distance/Image Size

Projection Distance (Feet)	Minimum Diagonal (Inches)	Maximum Diagonal (Inches)
10” to 126”	5"	126"

Which Optoma Pico Projector Is Right For You?

		Lumens	Application	Image Size / Quality	Included Batteries	Connectivity	Onboard Memory	Product Dimension / Weight
	Optoma PK201 Pico Pocket Projector	20 ANSI Lumens	Business presentations and personal media sharing	Up to 66" diagonal/2000:1 contrast	One rechargeable Li-ion Up to 1 hour per battery	iPod, iPhone & iTouch with included connection kit. Camcorders, DV-Cams, Digital Cameras, DVD players and other video players enabled with standard composite AV Out and included composite cable	28 MB internal / microSD slot supports up to 16 GB	0.7 x 4.6 x 2.4 inches / 8 ounces
	Optoma Neo-i / DV20A Portable Multimedia Projector with iPod/iPhone Dock Station and Built-In Speakers	50 ANSI Lumens	Home entertainment	Up to 120” diagonal / 2000:1 contrast	NA (Optional battery pack available)	Universal iPod/iPhone Dock (30-Pin), HDMI, VGA-In, 2.5mm Jack AV Input (Composite Video and Stereo Audio-In)	NA	12.8" x 3.1" x 8.9" / 2.2 pounds
	Optoma PK301 Pico Pocket Projector	50 in wall, 20 on battery, 50 with extended battery pack	Business presentations and personal media sharing	Up to 120" diagonal/2000:1 contrast	One rechargeable Li-ion Up to 1 hour per battery/Up to 5 hours with optional extended power battery pack	iPod, iPhone & iTouch with optional connection kit. 2.5mm Jack AV input for composite video and stereo audio-in, micro USB, mini HDMI, microSD, VGA (with included adapter)	28 MB internal / microSD slot supports up to 32 GB	1.2 x 2.7 x 4.7 inches / 8 ounces

Need accessories or replacement cables?

	Accessory	Description
	Optoma BC-PKAIDUS iPod Kit with VC + USB Cable (Type A To Mini 4Pin USB), 1M, PK201/PK301 (All)	Accessory kit to connect to an iPod or iPhone for high quality viewing on-the-go
	Optoma BC-PK3AHMK (HDMI To Mini HDMI + Mini HDMI To Mini HDMI Cable 1m) for the PK201 and PK301	Adaptor allowing HDMI connection to your projector
	OptomaBC-PK3AUSY Micro USB To USB (type A Female, .3M,) for the PK201 and PK301	Adaptor allowing USB connection to your projector
	Optoma BC-PK3ACRY Universal (24Pin) To 5*RCA-F (Component + Audio R/L) 0.3m	Adaptor allowing RCA connection to your projector
	Optoma BR-PK3AN Remote Control for the PK201 and PK301	Conveniently control your projector from afar with this convenient handheld remote control
	Optoma BK-PK30DF Pico Portfolio with Built-In Screen and Tripod, Works with the Entire Pico Series	Portable portfolio acts as a viewing screen for your PICO projector as well as a carrying case for the unit and its components
	Optoma BM-1021N Mini Tripod (Includes Converter) Compatible with the Entire Pico Series	Convenient mini tripod to stabilize projector and keep it elevated to avoid overheating
	Optoma BC-MJMJXX01N 2.5mm Male to 3.5mm Male Jack Cable for PK201 and PK301	Adaptor allowing for connection to jack cable

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Product Description

Optoma's PK201 Pico pocket projector takes on-the-go projection to the next level. Ideal for mobile business presentations or sharing entertainment with friends, the palm-sized PK201 performs powerfully with 20 ANSI lumens and 16:9 WVGA widescreen resolution. The mini HDMI port provides carefree connectivity to your favorite device. At home or on the road, the PK201 is sure to impress!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

120 of 122 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this little projector, May 31, 2010

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D. Hart - See all my reviews
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I'm in the tech field and I've been waiting for the pico projectors to come down in price. I just never expected one of this quality and feature set to sell for under $300.00. I've looked at the 3M ones and some of the others but none come close to this 20 lumens switch blade of a Pico projector. I got mine about 3 weeks ago and I've been using it constantly. Everyone who see's it is like "I'm so getting one of these". I like the fact that it came bundled with the cables required to connect your laptop. With other units this was extra as well as a case. I purchased the IPOD connector kit so I could hook up my Iphone. It looks awesome with video coming from my Iphone. Please note that the extra battery in the Ipod/Iphone connector kit is for the PK101/102 projectors and will not fit in the PK201. So bascially I'll ebay that battery. The Arcsoft media software I'm not so happy about. I tried converting a video to the PK201 profile settings in Arcsoft only to have it not work on the unit. If I convert the same file utilizing Arcsoft's PK101 profile (lower video bit rate) then the file will play on the PK201. I have a support case open with them about but its really an Arcsoft issue. I've worked around that anyway by utilzing other software to do the job. Long story short is that I've done a lot of research regarding the Pico Projectors, this is by far the best due to its brightness, input capabilities, resolution, and ability to play content on its own (built in media player). Those are some of the most important things to me when I was looking for a Pico Projector. Did I also mention it utilizes Micro SD so I you can have up to 16gb of storage. It's great just taking this unit out without having to hookup any wires and play a movie or project a powerpoint. I've never written a review before and I hope this helps you in selecting a Pico Proejctor.

Cheers

47 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Little projector for little money, July 10, 2010

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Kurt Kowalski - See all my reviews
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This little projector is a joy in the dark.

The ability to throw in a SD card and let it play is genius. It will even pick a piece of music off the card to play with your picture slide show.

Unfortunately, it is not bright enough to use in any but the darkest rooms. If you intend to use this on the road where you might not get a completely dark room, or you need to use it along with written materials, then this projector is not for you.

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice improvement over earlier models, April 25, 2010

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W. Smith "MoBoarder" (Between here and there.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Optoma PK201 Pico Pocket Projector (Office Product)

Had the PK201 for about 3 weeks now. 4 1/2 stars. The brightness has much improved. I love that I can now connect just about anything to the PK201. Hopefully the rest of the cables/adapter will be available soon. Battery life is poor, at about an hour. But I mostly keep this plugged in all the time. I wish the screen was just a little bit bigger. 70" easy with good clarity. The focus wheel is much better, not loose like previous models. Great for travel and hotel rooms. Even with some light ambient lighting you can see the picture fine. Best with complete darkness.
**** Update **** After a lot of use I've noticed a few things when compared to other PK models. First the projection screen on the 201 has a smaller footprint on the wall. I'm unable to get the entire screen to focus. Areas remain blurry no matter what. 101 had better focus. Get the PK301, really impressed with that model. Bought one myself.