I was intrigued by the number of different products Optoma offers. As well as traditional-style projectors, it also offers pico (ultra-small) projectors and the Neo-i DV20A, which includes an iPhone/iPod dock as well as VGA and HDMI inputs.
Connected to a MacBook Air using the VGA connector, the DV20A displayed an image that was about 90cm (35in) from corner to corner when the projector was 1,5m away. The image wasn't very bright but in a dimly lit room it was good enough for watching a movie or displaying a presentation.
Optoma claims that the DV20A will project from distances of over 4.5m but we'd suggest that anything over 2m would be difficult unless the room was very dim. The DV20A has a brightness of just 50 lumens - well under the 2000 or more lumens most larger projectors boast.
Shaped like a futuristic flying saucer, the DV20A houses an iPhone/iPod dock that can take video and sound, projecting the image onto a screen and sound through the integrated speakers. We wouldn't base a home theatre around this but for a small office or bedroom it's a compelling package.
The entire unit weighs just 1 kg, making it a great portable option for both workers and families on holidays. Although it relies on a power-point most of the time, there's also an optional battery pack.
There's a remote control with the DV20A that can control some iPhone functions such as Play/Pause and Volume. However, there's no way to actually start a movie without resorting to the iPhone's touchscreen. Also, there's no easy way to get a movie to the start as the skip forward/back controls only go from one chapter marker to the next.
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