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3M Streaming Projector

3M Streaming Projector

Pair a pico projector (small enough to fit in your hand) with a built-in Roku video streamer, and you've got the 3M Streaming Projector -- hands-down, one of the coolest products of 2012.

3.5 stars
    Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)

CNET Editors' Rating

Starting at: $299.99

The good: The 3M Streaming Projector features an integrated Roku Streaming Stick in its compact, handheld design. It has built-in dual-band Wi-Fi and essentially the full functionality of a standalone Roku box, including streaming apps like Netflix, Amazon Instant, Hulu Plus, MLB.TV, Vudu and HBO Go. There's also a built-in rechargeable battery, making it truly portable.

The bad: The built-in battery only lasts for a little over 1.5 hours. And while image quality is watchable, the resolution is limited to DVD-quality and the picture could be brighter.

The bottom line: The 3M Streaming Projector packs the full power of a Roku box in a pico projector, making for an undeniably cool gadget, even with its limited battery life.

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