Mysterious Korean pocket projector spotted, mistaken for cheap webcam

It seems like it wouldn't be a Monday without another pocket projector sighting, no matter how fleeting. This specimen was recently spotted in Korea, and while we have no idea who the manufacturer is or what it's called, we do have some specs. This device features 640 x 480 resolution (scalable up to 1280 x 800), 4:3 aspect ratio, manual focus, accepts both NTSC and PAL sources, and projects a maximum of 70 inches. The projector sits on an adjustable tripod and gets up to 40 minutes on a single charge... now all it needs is a name, price, distributor, and release date!

[Via About Projectors]

[phanbouy @ Sep 22nd 2008 4:06PM]

I think the comment to projector post ratio is about 3 to 1.

[Will @ Sep 22nd 2008 4:23PM]

And it looks to be mounted on a gorillapod! That would be a truly excellent combination. No more futzing with getting a nice flat place for a projector, just hang it from the chandelier or wrap it around a railing. I'll take 3 please!

[sockatume @ Sep 22nd 2008 5:53PM]

Probably a third-party knock-off. I see more of them these days than actual Gorillapods. Still, putting a tripod mount on those things is eminently sensible.

[Angus @ Sep 22nd 2008 4:25PM]

How do we know so many specs about it but not who makes it :-) *scratching head

[Phily @ Sep 22nd 2008 4:33PM]

Mfg specs:
http://www.fuchiview.com/products/pico_projector/pep01.html

7.0 lumens, bit low no?

[Phily @ Sep 22nd 2008 4:37PM]

Mfg specs:
http://www.fuchiview.com/products/pico_projector/pep01.html

7.0 lumens, bit low no?

[CaptSaltyJack @ Sep 22nd 2008 4:39PM]

Is that a projector in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?

[kaimonkey @ Sep 22nd 2008 4:43PM]

ROFLCOPTER
greatest title ever

[KilgoreTrout @ Sep 22nd 2008 4:49PM]

And since you are at it make it wireless too, and very cheap of course.

[Paul Peavyhouse @ Sep 22nd 2008 8:02PM]

At first glance I thought the title read "pocket protector"...I need glasses!

[Helge @ Sep 22nd 2008 8:34PM]

> At first glance I thought the title read "pocket protector"...I need glasses!

I made the same mistake, and I've got glasses. I think the idea of a "pocket projector" is still new enough that when I come across the word I assume I'm reading about something a bit more familiar.

Seriously, a pocket protector worth posting about here should be *some* pocket protector... not that I've ever used one... er...

[Fabulist @ Sep 22nd 2008 9:04PM]

This thing must have one heck of a tripod. The unit's weight is 160 grams, but the package weight is 20 Kilograms. Neutron star material?

[camelboy2 @ Sep 23rd 2008 1:47PM]

Engadget posted some details couple of months ago :-P
http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/fuchitek-reveals-pep01-pico-projector/

[Hugh @ Sep 26th 2008 4:42AM]

"we have no idea who the manufacturer is or what it's called"

Erm...

http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/fuchitek-reveals-pep01-pico-projector/

[blore40 @ Sep 29th 2008 11:39AM]

Make a belt buckle out of this projector. You can project psychedelic images on to your t-shirt.