+ Very handy thanks to small housing (7,2x7,2x2,7cm) with non-slip, rubberized bottom
+ Sufficient luminous intensity is not too loud for office use, good image, fan
+ Easy installation and use, low susceptibility to human error
- Supplied bag is too small for the projector and cables, tripod mount is not well resolved (minus a half star)
- No dust cover (lens), despite the side pocket open plan, surface susceptible to stains (minus a half star)
- Projector takes two closely spaced USB ports as provided no other external power supply
Now for the details:
In addition to other projectors and beamers in the store takes the PicoPix 2055 also packed tiny out. But the pleasant surprise follows after unpacking.
To reveal a shapely, visual and tactile wertig processed mini projector, an associated Y-USB cable (mini USB to 2xUSB), a carrying bag and the necessary documentation. Nothing more is needed as well.
It follows the initial connection of the projector, which is absolutely self-explanatory and easy. However, the PicoPix 2055 requires two closely spaced (max. 30 cm distance) USB slots on your computer, since there is no other external power supply is provided. There is no battery or the like. The projector applies from two USB Aschlüssen the necessary energy for his inner life, as well as from one of the image signal. The computer should therefore depend on the network, otherwise the battery is likely to deflate noticeably faster, which I have not yet tested. After connecting the PicoPix 2055 is automatically recognized as a new device and the necessary device drivers and operating software PicoPix viewer are already in the device memory. Installation is therefore simple and easy. After the obligatory reboot, whenever the projector is connected, the operating software is started. There you have the possibility to preset a couple of playback options, including inter alia, the desired brightness, depending on the ambient lighting conditions. After confirming the PicoPix 2055 switches to Playback mode.
To see the viewer gets a size for the projector astonishingly good image sufficiently bright, with good opacification and liquid, color fidelity playback, even with moving images. The removal of the projector from the scene can be between about 1 meter, max. 4 meters vary (Philips are here 5 meters, I do not think, however, to be realistic, in the area beyond the 4 meters of the "little one" comes then but its limits). With the removal of the image, of approximately 40cm screen diagonal increases to max. 280cm. The focus adjustment is carried out via a small wheel on top of the housing. This is also the only switch or knob on the device, which saves space and makes the device less susceptible to wear. The built-in fan is fortunately not too loud but nevertheless sufficiently powerful. The PicoPix 2055 should therefore also always be free, he logically develops a certain heat. To undock the operating software is closed, the device to the computer logged off as other external equipment and marked (eg on a USB stick or similar), also very simple.
The PicoPix 2055 is suitable for those looking for a totally handy and portable travel projector. For the business presentation, viewing images and the like, he is absolutely sufficient and suitable as long as the environment is not lit too bright. For film and television play he is good with appropriate light and not to large screen size also, where the safe should not be his main area of application.
Here are the obligatory device data according to package:
- Philips PicoPix 2055 EU / UK
- LED technology Mini Projector
- Aperture: 55 ANSI lumens
- Operating time of the LED (guaranteed Philips): 30,000 hours.
- Dimensions: 72x72x27mm
- Weight: 115g
- Resolution: 854x480 pixels
- Screen size: up to 120 "(305cm)
- Supported operating systems: Win XP, Win Vista, Win 7 (32 and 64bit), Mac OS 10.6 or later
- Supported Resolutions: SVGA 800x600 (60Hz), XGA 1024x768 (60Hz), WXGA 1280x768 (60Hz)
- Minimum system requirements: Pentium 2GHz M2, AMD Athlon 2GHz, operating system to 1GB DDR SDRAM, USB 2.0, 40MB free hard disk space for the driver files
- Delivery: PPX 2055 Projector, 2 x USB to mini USB Y-cable, stand adapter, carrying case, instruction manual, warranty card
Among the above-mentioned conditions and the intended uses of the PicoPix 2055 is certainly a recommendable device. The value for money is absolutely appropriate for the current state of the quality of the equipment and the manufacturer gantierten scope. That's why from me a strong buy recommendation.
