Sony’s MP-CD1 projector puts a 120in display in your pocket

We’re often a bit sceptical of portable projectors, but when one has the word ‘Sony’ written on it, you have to take note. Launching in Europe this Spring, the MP-CD1 isn’t much bigger than the smartphone currently occupying a place in your pocket, and it can project an image up to 120 inches in size from a distance of 3.5m. With an ANSI 105 lumen rating and a 5000mAh battery, you should be good to keep on beamin’ for two hours. That’s enough for a film from a laptop, or a decent Fortnite session on your PS4, both of which can easily be hooked up via HDMI. There’s a Dynamic mode for giving colours a boost, too. The 854 x 480 resolution won’t blow anyone away, but for a diminutive device that you can pick up for €400, it’s not bad at all.

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I'm fascinated by all things tech, but if you were going to leave me on a desert island, I'd probably ask for my Nintendo Switch, a drone, and a pair of noise-cancelling cans to block out the relentless seagull racket. When I'm not on Stuff duty you'll probably find me subscribing to too many podcasts, playing too many video games, or telling anyone who will listen that Spurs are going to win a trophy this season.

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