ZiiLABS, a pioneering media processor and platforms company (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Creative Technology Ltd), today announced that its ZMS StemCell media processor and customized Android software lie at the heart of 3M's recently launched MP220 mobile projector.  The ZMS processor was chosen for its flexible video technology that enabled the easy integration and support for 3M's advanced light engine and video in and out requirements.  In addition the ZMS processors advanced media, application and power management capabilities coupled with ZiiLABS' expertise in customizing Android led to the ZMS processor design-win.  These features combined to help 3M deliver a ground-breaking, 65-lumen mobile projector with an easy to use Android interface and smart application software for projecting office documents, photos, video and music.

“The 3M Mobile Projector MP220 breaks new ground in 3M's award-winning mobile projection technology," said Mark Colin, vice-president and general manager of 3M Mobile Interactive Solutions Division. "With the help of ZiiLABS, the MP220 is able to meet the needs of the mobile business professional looking to be prepared and productive in any business situation.”

“By combining our leadership position in flexible processors and enhanced Android software, with their light-engine and projector experience, 3M has been able to introduce an innovative projector that offers users a brighter, longer lasting and richer media experience." said Hock Leow, president ZiiLABS. "Tier one OEM partners like 3M demand world-class innovation and support from their suppliers to differentiate and win market share, something ZiiLABS is proud to have delivered on.”

“With the MP220 we needed a very capable and flexible processor that could leverage the user familiarity and feature set of Android but tailored to meet the demands of a projector." said Colin.  "The ZMS processor and the ZiiLABS software team delivered a quality solution during every step of our journey.”

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Specifications and Availability

PROCESSOR:

• ZiiLABS ZMS StemCell processor
• StemCell media processing
• ARM Cortex with NEON

PROJECTOR:

• Brightness : 65 lumens
• O/S: Easy to use Android interface with built in optical mouse (optional remote control)
• Projected image: 11" to 75"
• Size: and weight: 157mm x 81mm x 32mm and 413 grams
• Battery Life: Full 2 hours (rechargeable Lithium ion) or AC adapter
• Resolution: WSVGA (1024 x 600)
• Ports: Audio out, VGA, micro USB, micro SD card slot
• 1GB internal memory and easy file transfer via Micro-USB

The ZMS family of StemCell Processors include the ZMS-40 (Quad ARM Cortex-A9s plus 96 StemCell cores), the ZMS-20 (Dual Cortex-A9s plus 48 StemCell cores) and the ZMS-08 (Cortex A8 plus 64 StemCell cores).

The 3M MP220 is currently shipping.  Additional product and where to buy information is available at: www.3M.com/mobileproductivity.