On Monday, Acer announced the C120 ultraportable projector, which can be powered via a USB connection from a user's notebook.
The C120 pico projector, as it's known, is currently available for $259 MSRP, Acer said.
While Acer is touting the USB bus-powered connection as an advantage, the C120 also includes an onboard battery, although the company did not disclose the battery life. A number of the pico projectors that have recently been introduced, including the the FAVI A3 Wi-Fi, the Optoma Pico PK120, and the AAXA P4, all come with an included battery, but have not been able to use a USB connection as a power source.
The Acer C120, however, can be powered via the USB 3.0 connection, although users will suffer a drop in brightness when doing so. Users can enjoy a 100-lumen image when using an AC power cord or an approved Acer notebook PC adapter. But if the USB cable is used, the brightness will drop to 75 lumens.
On the other hand, the C120 uses an LED to project the image, so the "lamp" will light instantly. The rated ontrast ratio is 1000:1, and the throw range is from 15.75 inches to 12.14 feet away.
The C120 weighs 6.34 ounces, and measures 4.72 inches wide by an inch high, and 3.23 inches deep.
"We've designed the Acer C120 projector to be a powerful tool for businesspeople, consultants, real estate agents and anyone who needs an ultra-portable projector that will make their presentations even more effective," said Chris White, senior director of product marketing, Acer America, in a statement. "It's very convenient to use and provides a range of usage scenarios, making it the ideal companion for anyone that gives presentations on the go."
Presentations can be enjoyed natively in the 16:9 aspect ratio at WVGA resolution (854-by-480) or at the maximum resolution of 1280-by-800 in a 16:10 aspect ratio, Acer said.
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