In our performance tests, the V10 Plus earned a rating of Good for overall image quality. Its text and graphics screens weren't as impressive as the images displayed by the competing 3M MPro120, Optoma PK102, and WowWee Cinemin Swivel. The V10 Plus's text slides weren't quite as sharp, and its color graphics looked paler than those three models' output. In our motion tests, the V10 Plus projected viewable podcasts from a fifth-generation iPod Nano and YouTube videos from an iPhone 3GS reasonably well, but during fast action sequences of the Monsters vs. Aliens DVD, the video displayed some jerkiness that wasn't apparent with other pico models. The V10 Plus's sound was quite audible; still, we'd want to use a separate sound system for watching a feature film.

The V10 Plus comes bundled with a USB cable for transferring files (photos, videos, and music) from a PC to the projector, and a composite (RCA-type) A/V cable for connecting it to any device that has video signal output. You'll need a third-party cable, however, to use it with an iPod or an iPhone. Alternatively, you can leave all the cables behind, and use the V10 Plus's built-in media player to project your presentations, photos, and videos. The projector also comes loaded with ArcSoft Media Converter 2.5 software for converting images, videos, and audio files to formats that the V10 Plus supports.

Aside from its lens adjustment wheel, all of the V10 Plus's controls--for turning it on/off, adjusting the volume, and accessing the on-screen display--are located on the unit's top; all are easy to use. The remote control is handy for operating the media player.

With its built-in media player, video recorder, and memory card slot, the PocketCinema V10 Plus is a solid stand-alone projector, but its image quality trails that of the top performers.