In other words, if you know you're going to be in a situation where you need the projector for longer than 90 minutes, purchase and charge another battery ahead of time and just swap them out on the go. The battery is also user-replaceable, and replacements only run about thirty bucks.
The ShowWX+ has a battery life suitable for movies - about an hour and a half on a full charge. There's also a wristlet and a carrying pouch to help avoid scratches and drops.
Also in the box are connection cables for USB, composite video, and iPod.
The package includes the projector and its rechargeable battery plus a wall charger with interchangeable prongs for international use. Microvision has ensured that you won't have that experience with the ShowWX+. Have you ever purchased a new electronic device only to get it home and realize the manufacturer has not included the necessary cables? It is one of the more frustrating experiences out there, usually causing an immediate about-face to drive back to the store. With lower ambient illumination, 50" to 55" diagonals are not out of the question, though strict light control must be observed to avoid lowering contrast significantly. You can have a bright, vibrant 30" diagonal image with lots of pop, or a dimmer but still manageable 40" diagonal image, both in ambient light. Our test sample measured 14 lumens in the projector's brightest mode. The ShowWX+ is rated at 15 ANSI lumens, a full 50% more than its predecessor the ShowWX. Laser projection technology also means the projector will not require lamp replacements-laser diodes in general last much longer than high-pressure lamps do, and most are on par with the lifespan of LEDs (which can be upwards of 20,000 hours).
Curved or uneven surfaces such as textured walls are no trouble, either. Laser projection technology means the ShowWX+ is always in focus, no matter where you're projecting. It weighs only four ounces with the battery installed, so it's lighter than an iPhone despite being slightly larger. The projector measures only 4.6" long by 2.4" wide by 0.6" thick, making it about the size of a cellular phone or iPod. The ShowWX+ is truly a "pocket-sized" projector-rigorous testing on our part indicates that a standard blue jean front pocket will hold the ShowWX+ comfortably. Put in those terms, it's a 65-fold increase in total screen area. 30" does not sound like a huge image, but remember what you're comparing it to-that tiny display on your iPod. The 15-lumen maximum output limits image size to roughly 30" in significant ambient light, though larger sizes are certainly possible in darkened environments. A 30" diagonal image is attainable from 2' 6" throw distance, but in all likelihood you will find yourself hand-holding the projector while you show your pictures-the ShowWX+ has no tripod mount.
The ShowWX+ is designed to be carried in a pocket or bag, and as such does not have any of the traditional placement flexibility options of larger projectors (such as zoom and lens shift). Replacing a 3.5" display with a 30" projected image is an easy way to up the "wow" factor of your mobile photo and video shows. As anyone who has one of these mobile devices will tell you, even the ones with "large" screens are pretty darned small. The ShowWX+ is an ideal "show and tell" projector, best used to display photos or video from an iPod or similar mobile device. When you want a no-hassle pico projector that works seamlessly with your iPod or other mobile device, the ShowWX+ is a great choice. This time around, pricing starts at only $450, and street prices have already fallen below this mark. Now there's the ShowWX+, a new iteration that produces 15 lumens while keeping all of the features that made the ShowWX a hit. In September of 2010, Microvision brought us the ShowWX, a 10- lumen model that (at the time) had an MSRP of $549. Over time, laser pico projectors have become more fully-featured and less expensive.