Sony MP-CD1

Sony MP-CD1 Mobile Projector Review

The Sony MP-CD1 Mobile Projector is a stylish, phone-size mini-projector with a built-in battery. It delivers good overall image quality at a somewhat steep price. In many ways, the Sony MP-CD1 Mobile Projector closely resembles its predecessor, the Sony MP-CL1—same pocketable size, same simple-yet-attractive style—but it adds one key feature while dropping another. While the MP-CL1 distinguished itself by being one of the few projectors to incorporate a laser-based light engine, the MP-CD1 uses the time-honored digital light processing (DLP) technology developed by Texas Instruments decades ago, used by about half of the projectors we review. What the MP-CD1 ($1,324.95 at Amazon) adds is USB Type-C connectivity, which enables fast charging. Image quality is reasonably good for both video and data-heavy images, and the MP-CD1 is indeed hyper-portable, but it's a bit pricey for what it offers. Carry Around a Big Show The matte-black MP-CD1 measures 0.5 by 3.1 by 5.8 inches (HWD) and weighs just 7 ounces. It's a tad shorter and thicker than my iPhone 7S Plus, and it can fit (barely!) in a shirt pocket. The body design is simple yet handsome...