Previous Technology :
Original Overhead Projector 1940s - Early use dates back to police and military professionals 1960s - Modern projector developed by Roger Appledorn (3M) Educational professionals used for class in room instruction and lectures Current Projectors 1984- Designed by Gene Dolgoff Rise of LCD projector in the late 80s and early 90s Updates to the projector includes playing audio, viewing photos, access to Microsoft Office Applications Previous Technology
Differentiating Characteristics of the 3M Pocket Projector MP180:
800 x 600 video projection resolution 30 lumens which allow for viewing in more lighted areas than a normal projector MP 180 supports a VGA and composite ports for video connections SD card slot with up to 4GB storage Allows portability, pictures, video, and mp3 files Supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity Audio output and internal speakers Touch Screen Interface Differentiating Characteristics of the 3M Pocket Projector MP180
Current and Future Business Use:
Ease of use for mobile presentations Revolutionizes the way mobile presentations are done Share of information quickly Benchmark device for mobile projectors Possibly eliminate the need for full size projectors Current and Future Business Use
Strategic Implications of the New Technology :
Allows instant access to strategic information Presentation can be made instantly, anywhere Cost and time efficient in comparison to typical projectors Strategic Implications of the New Technology
Pros Vs Cons:
Pros Vs Cons Cons Pros You lose resolution in comparison to a full size projector Security Implementation On average less expensive than a full size projector Portability Connectivity Stand alone presentations Storage
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References:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/15/3m-mp160-and-mp180-pico-projectors-bring-business-casual-to-your/ www.wikipedia.com http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://static.skattertech.com/media/2010/09/3m-pocket-projector-mp160-mp180.jpg&imgrefurl=http://skattertech.com/2010/09/3m-launches-two-new-pico-projectors/&usg=__Fo11t1vPWyUu-nwL1mq7JzSn4M4=&h=561&w=1000&sz=100&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=TlrI6s4rW8USXM:&tbnh=108&tbnw=192&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmp%2B180%2Bpico%2Bprojector%26hl%3Den%26biw%3D1276%26bih%3D828%26gbv%3D2%26tbs%3Disch:1&itbs=1&iact=rc& dur=141&ei=ihTrTNPjCcGB8gasm7ihAQ&oei=3xPrTIiQDoWclgfU8N2vCw&esq=11&page=1&ndsp=24&ved=1t:429,r:12,s:0&tx=109&ty=89 References