First True Mobile USB Projector Better Stays in Japan

LED is really a godsend for projectors as it can prolong the lamp life significantly while minimizing power consumption. It also makes the first true USB projector possible. Sanwa's 400-PRJ001 mobile projector is capable of throwing up a 48.5" image just 2m from the wall, and the fact it can draw power and video feed from the same two USB ports deserves applause for engineering ingenuity. If that's not good enough, the projector weighs at a mere 85g; in perspective, the bundled tripod also is 46g.

Our only gripe is the brightness (10 ANSI lumens) or lack thereof. The aspect ratio and resolution are also limited to 4:3 and 640x480 respectively. So it would be difficult for Sanwa to convince most of us to drop $220 USD on a toy like this. For serious business, better save up for something like a BenQ GP1.