LG has announced the Minibeam Nano projector. The new model PV150G pico projector features a Miracast and Wi-Fi Direct wireless mirroring function that allows it to project to a smartphone or tablet. Nano can also display directly from portable USB drives. It has a 3,800mAh battery allowing for viewing for up to two hours on battery power. The Minibeam Nano’s LED lamp is rated for 30,000 hours.

Key Specs are as follows:

• Native Resolution: 854 x 480 (WVGA)
• Brightness : 100 ANSI lumens
• Contrast Ratio: 100,000:1 (Full On / Full Off)
• Illumination: RGB LED (Lifespan: up to 30,000 hours)
• Image Size: up to 100 inches (Wall-to-Lens Distance: 3.625m)
• Throw Ratio: 1.64 (Normal Throw)
• Battery : Built-in (Up to 2 hours)
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Dimensions (W/D/H): 108 x 103 x 44mm
• Weight: 270g
• Sound : Built-in (1W Mono)
• Screen Share: Wired and Wireless Mirroring with Smartphone / Tablet / PC
• USB Support: HD DivX / Office Viewer
• HDMI: Supports up to Full HD input
• Power Source: 100-240V AC-DC Adapter / 3,800mAh Battery

The Minibeam Nano projector will be available starting this month in key markets including North America, Asia, Europe, Africa/Middle East and Latin America.

Recent findings from PMA Research show that sales of pico projectors registered another sequential gain in June and hit a volume high for the year.