Microvision has posted an interesting blog post about their upcoming PicoP MEMS Laser-based projector (and module), comparing it to a DLP/LCoS solution. I think this might be a response to Syndiant claims that Laser projectors are simply not viable.

Here's what Microvision Says:

• Laser projectors do not need a focus, which is really a 'wow' factor, and DLP or LCoS will never be able to achieve this
• The PicoP consumes much less energy than DLP or LCoS.
• Speckle will not effect users adoption of Laser (they admit that Speckle is an issue, but they say it's not serious).
• Laser projectors are sharper, has better uniform brightness and display better colors.
• When the green lases ramps up, they believe that the PicoP module will cost the same as a DLP or LCoS solution.

bTendo laser projector vs an LCoS projector

Basically that's the same as we hear from Maradin and bTendo, both into laser projectors as well.

Microvision will start producing their modules in the summer of 2009 (so, basically, any day now). They will have to wait for the green-laser volume production (2010) to begin shipping volumes, and to lower prices.