The HOTSHOTS MiniMaxx is sold in the UK as the Adapt 305     

Here is a recent review from Electricpig.co.uk

Adapt 305 pocket projector review

November 3, 2009 8:00 am by Joe Minihane.

Electricpig.co.uk

We love

Amazing 100-inch pictures, super bright and better than any other pico out there

We hate

Battery life is on the short side

Verdict

The best pico projector we've ever seen, the Adapt 305 is simply awesome

The Adapt 305 is the pico projector that at last takes pocket cinema from spec-lite niche concern to full-on gadget nirvana. So why’s it so good? And how does it stand up against its little rivals? Read our Adapt 305 review now for the definitive verdict.

Nearly everything the Adapt 305 does or has under its petit, yet hefty frame, is better than any other pico projector we’ve played with. While it’s more expensive than models by Aiptek, Wowwee and BeamBox, it has so much more and does so much better, that it really is worth paying extra.

Let’s start with the basics. The Adapt 305 can throw a 100-inch picture without breaking sweat. Now admittedly this won’t look as good as an Optoma HD82 HD effort, but the 800×400 resolution is fine for watching the odd TV show or even a session on your PS3 or Xbox 360. While other pico projectors lose their edge after 60-inches, the Adapt’s pics are clear, clean and crisp, allowing you to pick up details easily and with next to no blur in high action shots.

While the Adapt 305 doesn’t take kindly to rooms where there’s any kind of light, the brightness of the picture you get is unquestionably better than any other pico projector we’ve tried. With 35 lumens, it’s over five times brighter than the Wowwee, Cinemin Swivel and consequently everything from Powerpoint presentations to music videos will give your eyeballs a real treat.

Connectivity is good and you can hook up your TV, iPod, phone or PC to churn out pictures. We’d go as far as to say that it’s a great alternative to a second TV. That’s if you’ve got enough wall space to throw a picture on of course.

It’s not all peaches and cream though. The battery clocks in at two hours, tantalisingly short of a full movie. However, the build quality is ace and set up is a dream.

If you’re after a pico projector and can afford the extra outlay, then the Adapt 305 is where it’s at.  If you can’t afford it, get saving. This could be the best gadget you buy in 2009.

Maxon Visimax Projector Is Freakin' Tiny!

The name Maxon Electronics probably doesn't mean too much to most of you, but that doesn't mean you haven't seen their stuff. They're an Australian company with a history in two-way radios (exciting) and digital modems - they provide Telstra and BigPond over 400,000 of their wireless NextG modems.

But their most recent product - the Visimax portable projector - is the start for bigger and better things for the company. The projector itself is tiny - it happily fits into the palm of your hand (it measures in at 27 x 58 x 60mm) and weighs just 120 grams. Yet it can throw a picture up to 60 inches in size without blinking its little LED powered eye.

It has a VGA resolution, 15 lumens worth of brightness, a contrast ratio of 200:1 and a manual focus dial. There's a mono speaker on board, but you can output stereo sound via the headphone port or the composite video cable that comes in the box.

Also in the box is a tripod and a lower vertical stand, a D-Sub 15 pin cable for the business folk who want to use this as a work tool (as opposed to watching movies from their iPod on a bigger screen), composite cables, a power adaptor and a carry case. You get 30 minutes worth of power from the included battery too.

Posted to gizmodo.com.au by Nick Broughall at 12:00 PM on October 30, 2008

Maxon Mini-Projector With iPod Connectivity

Visimax is an ultra-portable mini projector that fits into your pocket, briefcase or laptop bag and can be connected to a range of electronic devices including laptops, mobile phones, digital cameras, DVD players and iPods.

Whether it's sharing photos from a digital camera or professionally projecting a sales presentation to clients – the Visimax is set to become the ideal business solution.

Weighing 120 grams, the Visimax features VGA (640x480) resolution, and you can project images up to 60 inches on any flat surface and up to 30 inches when the projector is 1.2m away from the wall. It also features LED light source, internal speakers, 30 minute battery life and manual focus.

Dana Baggetto, Director, Maxon Electronics Australia, says "Maxon is dedicated to creating new and innovative products that are simple to use and convenient for our customers. The Visimax is literally a portable plug-and-play device, allowing you to free your content, projecting it wherever and whenever you need.

"Forget about the hassle of lugging around a huge projection device when going to meetings, the Visimax is small enough to fit into the palm of your hand and is perfect for demonstrating your presentations and videos when you're out of the office."

Posted to smarthouse.com.au by Mike Wheeler | Thursday | 06/11/2008