LG is rolling out two new portable projectors this month as part of its Minibeam lineup -- the Minibeam Pro (Model PF1500) and the smaller Minibeam TV (Model PW800). LG Minibeam projectors are lightweight, they fit easily in a backpack or tote and take seconds to set up. They offer wireless connectivity for content mirroring to a smartphone, tablet PC or laptop. The lifespan of the LED illumination system is estimated at 30,000 hours, which means that viewers could theoretically enjoy their Minibeam projectors 8 hours-a-day for over ten years without having to replace three light units.

LG's Minibeam Pro with Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080) is the top-of-the-line model in portable projectors. The PF1500 weighs 1.5 kilograms but outputs 1400 ANSI lumens at a size of 120 inches diagonal. With its four corner keystone buttons, viewers can eliminate the distortion even when the projector isn't perfectly aligned with the screen. The PF1500 also has an optical zoom to adjust the size of the image and can connect via Bluetooth to sound bars, portable speakers and wireless earphones. The LG Minibeam TV is a small television projection system.

Improving upon the PA75K model that was introduced in 2013, the new PW800 offers a brighter picture, has smaller dimensions and uses less energy.

Both the PF1500 and PW800 models will be available starting this month in the United States and Korea before their availability in the weeks to come in markets around the world.

PF1500 Key Specifications:

• Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
• Brightness: 1400 ANSI lumens
• Contrast Ratio: 150,000:1 (Full On / Full Off)
• Illumination: RGB LED (Lifespan: up to 30,000 hours)
• Image Size: up to 120 inches (Wall-to-Lens Distance: 3.69m)
• Throw Ratio: 1.4 (Normal Throw)
• Dimensions (W/D/H): 132mm x 220mm x 84mm
• Weight: 1.5kg
• Screen Share: Wired and Wireless Mirroring with smartphone / tablet / PC
• USB Support: HD DivX / Office Viewer
• HDMI: Supports up to Full HD
• Others: Bluetooth (Sound Out) / Zoom (1.1X) / Four Corner Keystone (Edge Adjustment)

PW800 Key Specifications:

• Native Resolution: 1280 x 800 (WXGA)
• Brightness: 800 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: 3.25m)
• Throw Ratio: 1.5 (Normal Throw)
• Dimensions (W/D/H): 140mmx 140mmx 50mm
• Weight: 0.6kg
• Screen Share: Wired and Wireless Mirroring with smartphone / tablet / PC
• USB Support: HD DivX / Office Viewer
• HDMI: Supports up to Full HD