Asus P1

ASUS P1 Portable LED Projector Review

Business travelers need a projector that's small enough to carry, but big enough to lend impact to their presentations. The $499 ASUS P1 Portable LED Projector fills those needs well, offering a bright image and easy-to-use controls in a sturdy, subdued package. But is this the best pico projector on the market?Utilitarian in design, the P1 has a gray, square, sturdy metal body. The only flash is the silver rounded area by the lens, which also contains the focusing ring. It's a lot less flashy than the ViewSonic PLED-W200, but as a result, doesn't pick up fingerprints as easily.Measuring 5.1 x 4.9 x 1.3 inches, the P1 is practically the same size as the W200 (5.1 x 5 x 1.3 inches) and both weigh 14.6 ounces. You won't know the difference in your bag.The top of the P1 has five buttons for navigating the on-screen menus. The right side has a port for connecting the VGA adapter, and the rear, which is vented, has a power port and a Kensington lock slot. Unlike the ViewSonic W200, there's no SD card slot, so you can't use the P1 without a notebook.Instead of a screw foot, the P1 has a flip-out foot, which means that you can only project at one angle.One nice feature on the P1 is that it uses a power brick common to many ASUS notebooks, so those with the latter only need to carry one adapter.