Optoma PK301
The pojector comes with a remote that allows complete control of the projectors functions and the on-screen menu system is pretty staightforward. You also get a lot of accessories with this projector, but keep in mind not all regions will have the same...
Dark environments with no ambient light for best viewing
Optoma Pico PK301 Review
The Optoma PK-301 projector has a combination of aspect ratio and brightness that puts it in a class by itself.
Optoma PK301 Review - A Review of the Optoma PK301
There are some things we like about the Optoma PK301; of all the pico projectors we've tested recently, it's the easiest and most accurate to focus, and it has a good number of connection options. It's images are also fairly bright. However, we prefer...
Optoma PK301 Pico Pocket Projector
When Optoma designed the PK301 Pico Pocket Projector ($400 street), it must have been thinking that in a world of 10- and 12- lumen pico projectors, a 50-lumen model would be king. Indeed, it may be. Although the PK301 is a little bigger and heavier...
The Optoma PK301 Pico Pocket Projector is the brightest pico projector yet, but it's a study in tradeoffs between brightness and size, weight, and battery life.
Optoma PK301
Pros:
- compact and lightweight - ideal for use on the go
- much enhanced 854 x 480px resolution over previous generation (480 x 320px)
- HDMI input
- standard VGA and component input
- microSD card reader for displaying compatible video and image formats
- included battery for 1 to 2 hours of use without an AC power connection
- 50 lumens of brightness - one of the biggest enhancements over previous generations / smaller PK201
- The 854x480 Resolution is much better than the older 480x320. 480x320 is no where near 4:3 SD but 854x480 is perfectly ED/480p in 16:9. Most Sega Arcade Games run on WVGA Resolution so this is a must have for gamers!
- affordable price point for such a fully featured mobile projector
Cons:
- unimpressive battery life
- resolution is still somewhat restrictive - poor for use with a PC, far from HD capable
Optoma PK301
Pros: Higher resolution than most Picos at 854x480 ; Has a microSD card slot for loading presentation slides ; Accepts HDMI Has a USB port to read files from ; 21 measured lumens with internal battery, 52-53 lumens!!! with AC power or XP8000 external battery...
Cons: Not particularly bright at 20 lumens when using just battery power (get the battery pack) ; Battery lasts only about an hour with Standard Mode ; Not as small as most Pico projectors ; More expensive than other Pico projectors
Optoma PK301 Review - A Review of the Optoma PK301
Pros: Attractive design, Relatively bright picture, Accurate focusing ring, Wide range of inputs
Cons: Must convert PowerPoint presentations before viewing, Short battery life, More expensive than competitors
Optoma PK301 Pico Pocket Projector
Pros: Unusually bright. Connects to both computers and video devices. Audio out for headset or speakers
Cons: Low volume. Visibly uneven brightness across the screen. No composite video cable included. VGA cable may be too short
Optoma PK301 Pico
Pros: This projector only weighs half a pound, and the battery lasts for an hour
Cons: This mini projector only has a brightness of 50 ANSI lumens
