Designed stylishly, the pocket-sized projector from Optoma, is one of the first mini projectors in the market. An extremely portable device, it is piano-black and feels very much like a cell phone. It has a narrow frame that makes it easy to fit inside any pocket. Comprising of a combo-rig LED lamp and a DLP chip, it has a resolution of 480×320 pixels with a range output of 9 lumens. These are remarkable figures considering that small size of the projector. As for the brightness levels, the PK-101 has an impressive 1000:1 contrast ratio. Its LEDs have an estimated 20,000-hour battery life, which is a lot more than battery life of most other projectors. As for its results, it does not give very bright results and its projections only be seen in dark places. It shows all colours vibrant, clear and rich, but for this the projector must be placed at an appropriate distance from the screen.

Also, the projector has a a tiny, 0.5-watt speaker but for better audio quality, it is recommended to use your own sound system and plug it into the Pico’s 2.5-mm jack AV Input. The projector’s volume-control jack works with portable devices like Apple’s iPod. Besides some compatibility issues it brightness level, the Pico’s will work well as a projector. Ideal for casual home use, the Optoma Pico PK101 projector comes with two adapter cables – one for connecting an iPod, the other for a composite video source (like a DVD player). It also does not have a VGA input option for connecting to a laptop. So you can use the projector for watching a movie but not for a presentations. Decently priced, it is a useful gadget for its small size and convenient dimensions.

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Great developments in technology have allowed the major gadget manufacturers to pack big things in small dimensions. Consumers are also demanding everything be handheld nowadays as well. Even netbooks are not necessarily considered compact or small enough. To address those who are still unsatisfied, UMID has launched its new handheld computing device named ‘Super Mini Laptop’, which is smaller than a netbook but bigger than cramped PDAs.

You can place the Super Mini Laptop in the category of sub-netbook. The Super Mini Laptop weighs just 315 grams. As a result it’s very convenient to carry anywhere you want to. As far as the dimensions and overall size are concerned, it stands somewhere between Nintendo DS lite and Everun Note. But that doesn’t mean that this ‘little master’ is not among the front runners in terms of performance.

Despite such a small size and lightweight body, the Super Mini Laptop can render great performance and reliability. A 1.33GHz Atom processor and 1GB of RAM infused in the small device give the unit relatively massive amount of processing power and speed. It can also support up to 32GB of Solid State Drive (SSD) storage. So, you will never have to compromise when it comes to storing files. Other goodies include a 1.3 megapixel camera, 4.8-inch 1024 x 600 touchscreen and support for Windows XP/Vista and Linux OS. The Super Mini Laptop also offers wide range of connectivity options including WiBro, WiMAX, HSDPA, WiFi, and Bluetooth.

Dell has launched the Axim X5 Pocket PC in two versions: The entry level one and the advanced one. They might seem to be a bit identical, but there is a huge difference in their configurations. While Dell is known for their laptops, like the popular Dell Inspiron 1525, the company has relatively little experience in the pocket PC market, or developing computers with ultra compact dimensions. Nonetheless, it would seem as though the company’s computing experience has helped them for the better in developing the Axim. The CPU of the former has a processing speed of 300MHz, while that of the latter is 400MHz. Similarly, there is a difference in the size of their respective RAMs, where one has 32 MB and the other has twice as much RAM.

The advanced model includes a lot of attractive features like a stylus, an optional interface cradle, a highly developed protective case, a user manual and finally a CD with activesync (version 3.5). The weight of the palmtop is a meager 196 grams, and it definitely looks far heavier than it really is.

The display has been given a stylish look and has 4 functional keys, a power key and a navigation button. The left panel of the PC has more variety in controls as it contains a reset key, a digital record key and a joystick, which can be scrolled so that all the operations can be performed with one hand. The device uses a lithium ion battery with a running capacity of up to 25 hours, which is very impressive.

There is nothing much to criticize about the PC and it looks to be pretty competitive. For more details, log on to the official website of DELL and check out the device for yourself.

Belkin is still the extra mile in the world of mobile computing. The company has released more accessories than ever to make work on your laptop even more enjoyable. Some of these latest and happening accessories include the Network USB Hub, Pocket Top & Sleeve Top, Washable Mouse and Mouse Trap.

The Network USB Hub is designed to extend the USB connectivity power of the laptop. It can let you to access a large number of high speed USB 2.0 devices such as printers, fax machines, scanners, external hard drives, other types of external storage devices, wireless networks, all in one printing machines and much more.

Another awesome product is the Pocket Top & Sleeve Top, which acts as a protective cover, storage bag and carry bag for your laptop, its power supply and mouse. The accessory’s main advantage is that you can operate your laptop without taking it out of the Sleeve Top. This way your lap also remains protected from the heat emitted by the laptop.

The most sensational laptop accessories are undoubtedly the Washable Mouse and the Mouse Trap. The Washable Mouse is made from a 100 percent water resistant material. Thus, it does not get affected by spills and can be cleaned easily. The other one, the Belkin Mouse Trap, is a zippered mouse pad which can also be used as the carry pouch for mouse and other small items.

Toshiba has come out with its latest and most advanced model in its pocket PC range. The Pocket Pc e805 is the successor to the e750 model. The new and improved model comes with some minor changes.

Toshiba’s Pocket Pc e805 runs Windows mobile 2003 on a 400MHZ Intel PXA263 processor. This handheld device has plenty of features, including built in memory card slots, integrated Wi-Fi capabilities, 128 MB of RAM, 4-inch TFT screen with a 240×320 pixel resolution with 65,336 colors. In addition to 802.11b Wi-Fi connectivity, the e805 supports Voice over IP (VoIP), which allows you to make phone calls via an Internet connection. The device is 5.3 inches high, 3.0 inches wide and 0.6 inches thick (135mmX45mmX15mm) weighs 6.8 ounces (193g).

Toshiba’s e805 Pocket Pc is an effective solution for all businesspersons as it has a fast processing unit, easy to use, user friendly, Wi-Fi and a large display to provide users the clarity in their documents. It possesses many of the capabilities of a laptop, but is far more mobile due to its compactness. The e805’s Windows Pocket PC 2003 operating system includes Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer and ClearView Suite. Pocket Pc e805 is a complete entertainment hub as it includes Windows Media Player 9.0, Microsoft Reader, and a voice recorder.