On January 18, 2011 Sanyo Electric Co. announced the introduction of its PLC-WL2503 interactive projector.  This model is capable of producing WXGA resolution (1280 x 800) at 2500 lumens and 500:1 contrast ratio.  It also utilizes an ultra-short throw ratio lens, resulting in production of images from 60 to 110 inches, with an 80-inch image requiring only 34-inch throw distance.

Recently, HDTV Magazine published an article titled, "HDTV Expert - CES 2011: Afterthoughts".  In the article, the author (Pete Putman) touches on pico projectors.  Here is what he had to say:

Many readers requested some video of the Microvision ARROW tablet in use.  We were able to obtain this movie.  We do have to apologize for the quality in some spots, but it should give you some idea of what the projection looks like from the ARROW tablet and what ImageAMMO can do.

Attached in the pdf below are some exclusive new photos we obtained of Microvision’s new mini-tablet, named ARROW. 

Late yesterday, Engadget posted a quick review of the new Microvision Mini-Tablet.  Included are a nice series of photos - we suggest you check it out, if you haven't already.  Some highlights include:

Today, MicroVision officially announced the demonstration of a Mini-Tablet with embedded pico projector.  Widely-anticipated by followers of the company, this device looks to be aimed at OEMs as a demostrator for what is possible in new devices featuring pico projection.  Microvision describes the devices as follows:

Late yesterday, Microvision added a new photo of what appears to be the much-anticipated high-end media player.  You can also get the photo in the attached pdf below the article.

On December 23, 2010 the USPTO published patent application 20100321409 assigned to Sony Corporation titled, “Head Mounted Display, and Image Displaying Method in Head Mounted Display”.  See the attached pdf below for the full document.  Sony describes the system as follows:

On December 23, 2010 the USPTO published application 20100321639 assigned to Eastman Kodak titled, “Optical Interference Reducing Element for Laser Projection”.  See the attached pdf file below for the full document.