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BenQ doesn’t see the limelight that often, but their aim is set high. The company announced the Joybee GP3 portable projector which comes with an iPhone/iPod dock that allows users to project content that’s stored on their iOS devices. There’s also a new feature that can wirelessly stream content from other devices over a DLNA connection.

This new projector is the successor to the GP2, and BenQ claims it comes with improved brightness and better contrast. The GP3 can also project images up to 160 inches in diagonally, and it has a 2-watt built-in speaker, although it most likely won’t do the trick in a slightly larger room, so a pair of external speakers may come in handy in this case.

Of course, though, the main new feature on this palm-sized projector is the iPhone dock (using the older 30-pin connection). However, if you don’t have an iPhone, the projector offers several other ways to hook up media to the device, including plugging in a flash drive and microSD card, as well as wirelessly streaming content from another mobile device or PC.

There’s also 2GB of storage tucked inside in case a flash drive or microSD card is too much for you, although that probably won’t be enough for a couple of movies, but an album-full of photos would be the perfect fit. The internal battery is said to last 2.5 hours, which will get you through at least a movie and some, so be prepared to take the charger along with you. The GP3 is expected to ship later this month, but no pricing details have been disclosed yet.

BenQ Joybee GP3 projector comes dock-ready for iPhones is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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BenQ is set to ship their newest mini projector, the Joybee GP3. Adopting the DLP display technology, this palm-sized projector provides 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution, 300 ANSI lumens brightness, 10,000:1 contrast ratio and up to 30,000 hours of lamp life (Eco Mode). What’s more, it also comes with a built-in iPhone/iPod docking station mounted on the top, an SD card slot, ‘Stream to Me’ capabilities and 2x 2W stereo speakers with SRS WOW HD technology. The Joybee GP3 will be available for the worldwide market in May 2013. [BenQ]

Hitachi has once again expanded its line of 3LCD projectors by launching the CP-WX4022WN. The projector provides 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution, 4000 ANSI lumens brightness, 3000:1 contrast ratio and up to 5,000 hours of lamp life (Eco Mode). In addition, it also comes with two built-in 8W stereo speakers and a number of connectivity ports including HDMI, 2x RGB D-Sub, 5x BNC, Composite, S-Video, Component, 2x Stereo Mini Jack, RCA and Microphone Jack. The CP-WX4022WN is available now. [Hitachi]

AAXA Technologies is proud to announce their latest pico projector, P2 Jr. Adopting the DLP display technology, this travel-friendly projector provides 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, 55 ANSI lumens brightness, 1000:1 contrast ratio and up to 15,000 hours of Triple RGB LEDs lamp life. What’s more, it also comes with a built-in media player, a microSD card slot (up to 16GB), a mini-HDMI port and two built-in 1W stereo speakers. The P2 Jr is currently available for pre-order for $199. [Product Page]

BenQ hits back with a new DLP projector for the mass market, the MW767. Designed for classrooms and conference rooms, MW767 provides 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution, 4200 ANSI lumens brightness, 13,000:1 contrast ratio and up to 3,500 hours of lamp life (SmartEco Mode). It also comes with a built-in 20W mono speaker and a number of connectivity ports including 2x D-Sub, HDMI, Composite, S-Video, 2x Stereo Mini Jack, RCA, Microphone Jack and USB Type A. The MW767 is available now for $2,399. [BenQ]