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Unless you had a particularly keen eye for tiny projectors, you may well have missed the announcement of Acer's C120, back at CES. The palm-sized pico projector has now hit the market, weighing in at an ultraportable 6.34 ounces. The peripheral features a USB connection, which can be used to power the device when it's plugged into a PC. The C120's also got a quick-starting LED lamp, which can display presentations in WVGA or WXGA. Business people, teachers and lovers of tiny projectors alike can pick this guy up now for $259. Not sold? Watch a projection-worthy video presentation from CES, after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acerc120picopico projectorPicoProjectorprojectorprojectorsvideoMon, 09 Apr 2012 10:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobile Miscellany: week of March 19th, 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/24/mobile-miscellany-week-of-march-19th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/24/mobile-miscellany-week-of-march-19th-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/24/mobile-miscellany-week-of-march-19th-2012/#comments Mobile Miscellany: week of March 19th, 2012Not all mobile news is destined for the front page, but if you're like us and really want to know what's going on, then you've come to the right place. This past week, we've spotted the Lumia 610 in two new colors, and the open source community received new goodies from the likes of HTC, Qualcomm and Samsung. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore the "best of the rest" for this week of March 19th, 2012.

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Mobile Miscellany: week of March 19th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adrenoandroidandroid 2.3android 4.0Android2.3Android4.0driverdriversfinlandgalaxy beamgalaxy s iiGalaxyBeamGalaxySIigingerbreadgooglegoogle playgoogle play storeGooglePlayGooglePlayStoregt-i9100htchtc sensationhtc sensation xehtc vividHtcSensationHtcSensationXeHtcVividice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichkernelkernel sourceKernelSourcelumia 610Lumia610metropcsmicrosoftmmmobile miscellanyMobileMiscellanymobilepostmininokianokia lumia 610NokiaLumia610open sourceOpenSourcepicopico projectorPicoProjectorprojectorqualcommsamsungsamsung galaxy beamSamsungGalaxyBeamscore mScoreMsensationsensation xeSensationXesmartphonesmartphonessource codeSourceCodestatisticsstatsvividwindows phoneWindowsPhoneztezte score mZteScoreMSat, 24 Mar 2012 19:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Daihatsu Pico concept commuter EV hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/daihatsu-pico-concept-commuter-ev-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/daihatsu-pico-concept-commuter-ev-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/01/daihatsu-pico-concept-commuter-ev-hands-on/#comments Using LEDs to display messages on the back of a car? Looks like we have yet another contender with the same idea, except this time all four sides get an LED panel each. The idea behind Daihatsu's Pico concept EV is that it can interact with surrounding pedestrians and drivers using messages with matching colors. For instance, the LED belt can issue a red warning on the back if a car is following too closely; or when driving past pedestrians in close proximity (think rascal scooters but with front and back seats), the belt can turn green and indicate that the car's limited to a safe top speed of 3.7mph.

Other than that, the Pico's very much just a cute little EV with a driving range of up to 31 miles (with a full two-hour charge), plus a top speed of 31mph. We also dig the touchscreen console inside the car, but with just the two LED bars acting as doors, we sure hope it'll withstand a bit of rain. Video after the break.

Gallery: Daihatsu Pico hands-on

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Sometimes you just want to make notes on your forearm. Put that permanent marker down though, because PhD student Chris Harrison et al at Microsoft Research have created a new system that allows touchscreen interaction on hairy and uneven surfaces. It uses a short-range depth camera instead of the infrared sensor we've seen on similar devices, which allows it to gauge the viewing angle and other characteristics of surfaces being used -- and it can even handle pinch-to-zoom. There's a video after the break, if you fancy a bit of wall-based digital finger painting.

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We here at Engadget Mobile tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there, we've gathered up all the raw info you may want (but probably don't need). Enjoy!

Phones

Read - Apple E2430A (iPhone 4S)
Read - Fujitsu T01D
Read - HTC PI39200 (Sensation XL)
Read - HTC PJ03100 (Explorer)
Read - Huawei M886 (Glory)
Read - LG LS831
Read - Mobo Krome
Read - Motorola EX225
Read - Motorola EX226
Read - Nokia RM-763
Read - Nokia RM-803
Read - Samsung GT-S5363
Read - Samsung GT-S5380
Read - Samsung GT-S5570I
Read - Samsung SGH-T989D

Tablets and peripherals

Read - Sierra Wireless GTM-2
Read - ViewSonic ViewPad 7x (VS14109)
Read - ZTE V55

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Update: The UK's Three network has confirmed it will stock the device, but it hasn't divulged the price.

Gallery: HTC Explorer publicity shots

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HTC Explorer now official, we go hands-on (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're just getting accustomed to the HTC Wildfire S in the US, but the Taiwanese company appears to be prepping another device with similar specs for other parts of the world. The HTC Pico is a newcomer to the company's healthy lexicon of codenames, yet from the images leaked to XDA China it seems almost ready to hit the market. A full list of device specs happened to be included as well: the Pico will run on a 600MHz single-core CPU and 384MB of RAM, and will use a 3.2-inch HVGA display. It'll come with Android 2.3 underneath "HTC Sense Zero," which we believe may be a streamlined version of the Sense UI designed for lower-end devices -- perhaps in reaction to the Desire Gingerbread debacle. Curiously, the Pico may not be destined for North American shores, as it lacks 850 / 1900 WCDMA bands. There's no word on exactly where, when or even if this stranger will appear, though it may very well be heading to Europe and emerging markets. If the blue hue sends chills up your spine, continue below the break to see the spec list in its full (midrange) glory.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2100mhz3.2-inch600mhz900mhzandroid 2.3Android2.3gingerbreadhtchtc picohtc sensehtc sense zeroHtcPicoHtcSenseHtcSenseZeromidrangemobilepostminipicoquadbandquadband gsmQuadbandGsmsense zeroSenseZeroWed, 17 Aug 2011 17:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple pico projector patent application makes shared workspaces fun again]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/apple-pico-projector-patent-application-makes-shared-workspaces/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/apple-pico-projector-patent-application-makes-shared-workspaces/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/apple-pico-projector-patent-application-makes-shared-workspaces/#comments Really, there's nothing new in Apple's patent flirtation with the world of projection, but the latest application does take things to a whole new level, with pico projectors connected to the iPhone, iPad and MacBook. Cupertino's "Projected Display Shared Workspaces" patent application details a utopian universe wherein tiny projectors are connected to Apple products, with communication links across devices that allow for the sharing of image data between projected displays in the aforementioned "shared workspaces." Oh, and included cameras let the user interact with the displays via gestures, Wii-style, which puts our old projector shadow puppet shows to shame.

Gallery: Apple pico projector patent app

Apple pico projector patent application makes shared workspaces fun again originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleipadiphonemacbookpatentpatent applicationPatentApplicationpicopico projectorPicoProjectorprojectorThu, 11 Aug 2011 16:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Fujitsu LifeBook S761/C and P771/C replace optical drives with pico projectors, past with future]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/22/fujitsu-lifebook-s761-c-and-p711-c-replace-optical-drives-with-p/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/22/fujitsu-lifebook-s761-c-and-p711-c-replace-optical-drives-with-p/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/22/fujitsu-lifebook-s761-c-and-p711-c-replace-optical-drives-with-p/#comments Optical disc drives may be passé nowadays, but the enclosures usually reserved for them in laptops need not go to waste. Fujitsu has just rolled out its latest line of portables and a pair of them pack a pretty awesome new extra: an integrated pico projector. The 13.3-inch LifeBook S761/C and 12.1-inch P771/C both fill their ODD slots with a small visualizer, and while the specs of its actual output aren't clear, the two machines have been fully specced and priced. The S761/C can offer you a Core i5-2520M CPU, a (presumably upgradeable) 1GB of RAM, 160GB of storage, and a 1366 x 768 resolution for a price of ¥219,450 ($2,675). Moving down in size class but up in price, the P771/C matches those specs, but for a squarer 1280 x 800 resolution, and asks for ¥255,150 ($3,110). Both will be available in Japan in mid-May, which is also when Fujitsu will release its LifeBook E741/C, whose claim to fame is the ability to authenticate users by reading the veins in their palms. Sexy!

Fujitsu LifeBook S761/C and P771/C replace optical drives with pico projectors, past with future originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Apr 2011 05:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>built-incore 2011Core i5-2520MCore2011CoreI5-2520mfujitsuintegratedjapanjapaneselaptoplaptopslifebookp771cpicopico projectorPicoProjectorprojectors761csandy bridgeSandyBridgethin and lightThinAndLightultraportableFri, 22 Apr 2011 05:01:00 EST<![CDATA[German researchers prototype 6mm thick pico projector]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/29/german-researchers-prototype-6mm-thick-pico-projector/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/29/german-researchers-prototype-6mm-thick-pico-projector/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/29/german-researchers-prototype-6mm-thick-pico-projector/#comments Pico projectors just keep shrinking, and a new prototype developed at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Engineering is helping said shrinking along pretty strikingly. The team has developed a prototype pico which is just 6mm thick, making it the world's slimmest ever. Better yet, the projected image is 10 times brighter than a pico projector of its size would have previously been -- had it existed. The new lens on the projector is so small that it could potentially be integrated into smart phones without boosting size or weight. The new prototype is made of 45 red, green or blue microlenses, each with a 200 x 200 pixel LCD, inspired by a microlens array called a fly's eye condenser. The resulting resolution is nearly, but not quite, WVGA with 11 lumens of brightness. The prototype will be shown off at Nano Tech 2011 in Tokyo.

[Image credit: Fraunhofer Institute]

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Gallery: Pioneer laser HUD hands-on

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcesces 2011ces2011featurefeaturedfeaturesgooglehands-onhudlasermicrovisionpicopico projectorPicoProjectorpioneersmartphone integrationSmartphoneIntegrationvideoSun, 09 Jan 2011 23:07:00 EST<![CDATA[ViewSonic PLED-W200 DLP pico projector hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/viewsonic-pled-w200-dlp-pico-projector-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/viewsonic-pled-w200-dlp-pico-projector-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/viewsonic-pled-w200-dlp-pico-projector-hands-on/#comments Just two days ago, we brought you word of a Texas Instruments powered pico projector by ViewSonic. We found the 0.9-pounder and snapped some pics of an (unfortunately) non-functioning unit. It features a 4-in-1 card reader, mini USB cable, and adapter for an included dongle that supports VGA and composite cables. With a 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution, the 200 lumen bulb is LED-based and has a lamp life of 20 to 30 thousand hours. The scrolling wheel, that you can peek at in the gallery below the fold, rests atop the projector and focuses the image. As for size limitation, the rep said up to 300 inches. The company said it'll retail at $479 when it ships in April.

Gallery: ViewSonic PLED-W200 DLP pico projector hands-on

ViewSonic PLED-W200 DLP pico projector hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Pioneer teams with Microvision on laser heads-up display, next-gen pico projector tech

Pioneer teams with Microvision on laser heads-up display, next-gen pico projector tech originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BenQ DV S11 camcorder has a pico up in there originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p5 megapixel5Megapixelbenqcamcorderdv s11DvS11omnivisionpicopico projectorPicoProjectors11Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:46:00 EST<![CDATA[AAXA busts out its bright little XGA M2 projector]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/11/aaxa-busts-out-its-bright-little-xga-m2-projector/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/11/aaxa-busts-out-its-bright-little-xga-m2-projector/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/11/aaxa-busts-out-its-bright-little-xga-m2-projector/#comments AAXA is known in some circles for making bright little pico projectors, and its newest, the M2, is no exception. This latest model packs 110 lumens of brightness, XGA (1024 x 768) resolution -- seemingly a first for the world of tiny projectors. It also has 1GB of built-in storage plus an SD card slot if you need to get serious. The micro projector also boasts VGA, HDMI, and USB ports. Other than that, the M2 has a built-in media player with support for MP4, MP3, AVI, JPG, and other file formats, and optional cables for iPod, PSP and smartphone hookups. AAXA's M2 is available now, and you can grab one for $369.

AAXA busts out its bright little XGA M2 projector originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aaxadisplaydisplaysm2micropicoprojectorxgaThu, 11 Nov 2010 12:42:00 EST<![CDATA[WowWee Cinemin Slice takes the pico out of your pocket]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/wowwee-cinemin-slice-takes-the-pico-out-of-your-pocket/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/wowwee-cinemin-slice-takes-the-pico-out-of-your-pocket/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/wowwee-cinemin-slice-takes-the-pico-out-of-your-pocket/#comments We can't say we've ever dreamt of a pico projector / speaker dock combo, but we also can't say the idea doesn't make a bit of sense. Continuing its expansion into the projector space with its Cinemin sub-brand, WowWee's Slice is much more than your usual unitasking pico -- it packs six-watt stereo speakers along with a 854 x 480 resolution, 16 lumens DLP projector. As you can see, it's been designed for your choice of Apple products -- its 30-pin connector is compatible with the iPad, iPhone 3G/3GS/4, etc. -- but the back of the device does hold additional VGA, mini-HDMI and AV ports for hooking up whatever other gadget you've been dying to project on a wall. Speaking of that projection, the maximum image size is 60 inches, though you'll have to set it back quite a bit from the projected surface to achieve that viewing size -- WowWee says the viewable range is anywhere between 11 to 125 inches. We caught a look at the Slice at the CES Press Preview event in NYC, and have to say it's not a bad looking dock -- the glowing red LED buttons give it some pizzazz. Obviously, it was hard for us to judge the image and sound quality from the brief look, but we were able to hear Bolt over the event background noise if that counts for anything. The Slice will be priced around $400 but won't be hitting stores until January -- until then you've got the pictures in the gallery below and some more tech specs at the source link.

Gallery: WowWee Cinemin Slice hands-on

WowWee Cinemin Slice takes the pico out of your pocket originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Nov 2010 22:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CineminCinemin SliceCineminSlicehands-onipod dockIpodDockpicopico projectorPicoProjectorprojectorslicespeaker dockSpeakerDockspeakerswowweewowwee cineminWowwee Cinemin SliceWowweeCineminWowweeCineminSliceWed, 10 Nov 2010 22:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Microvision integrates direct green laser into pico projector prototype, completes RGB achievement]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/microvision-integrates-direct-green-laser-into-pico-projector-pr/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/microvision-integrates-direct-green-laser-into-pico-projector-pr/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/02/microvision-integrates-direct-green-laser-into-pico-projector-pr/#comments You should by now be aware that we're big fans of Microvision's Show WX pico projectors. Whether integrated into the smartphones or gaming peripherals of the future, we feel like the company's Laser Display Engine has a big part to play in our lives. It's therefore very welcome news to hear that its research team has managed to integrate a "direct" green laser into the portable projector setup, making for simpler and cheaper manufacturing of smaller components. Up to this point, Microvision has been performing its color mixing using a red laser, a blue laser, and a red laser specially re-calibrated to output green light, but that added bit of complexity can now be set aside with the inclusion of lasers that produce green hues natively. The company cites at least five global manufacturers ready to produce direct green beamers in commercial quantities by late 2011, so with a bit of luck and price competition, the pico projector dream might have itself a glorious realization after all.

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Microvision integrates direct green laser into pico projector prototype, completes RGB achievement originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 08:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>direct green laserDirectGreenLasergreengreen lasergreen lasersGreenLaserGreenLaserslaserlaser projectorLaserProjectorlasersmicrovisionpicopico projectorpicopPicoProjectorprojectorprototypeprototypingshowwxTue, 02 Nov 2010 08:03:00 EST<![CDATA[3M Shoot 'N Share does just that: shoots 720p, shares with its built-in pico]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/16/3m-shoot-n-share-does-just-that-shoots-720p-shares-with-its-b/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/16/3m-shoot-n-share-does-just-that-shoots-720p-shares-with-its-b/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/16/3m-shoot-n-share-does-just-that-shoots-720p-shares-with-its-b/#comments 3M may have snuck out two pico projectors for the guy in the boardroom yesterday, but its latest handheld is clearly designed for after-hour usage. Figuring it can leverage its projector roots and jump right on into the camcorder / camera side of things, the company's Shoot 'N Share packs a 5 megapixel sensor that can capture 720p MP4 video as well as take stills. Once you're done recording, you can tap the capacitive projector button and display it on the wall (or in our style, on someone's forehead). We figured with only 14 lumens of brightness it would be fairly dim, but some recorded video was actually bright enough to make out in a fairly light room. However, it only projects at 640 x 480, though we guess for $299 we didn't expect much more. The projector... er, camera, has a microSD card slot and HDMI jack on its edges, but it's definitely chunkier than we'd like. Hit the shots below to decide for yourself and the press release after the break for a few extra details.

Gallery: 3M Shoot N' Share

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3M Shoot 'N Share does just that: shoots 720p, shares with its built-in pico originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The pico projector has always walked a fine line -- the smaller they are, the less features they typically boast. 3M's been cranking out the picos for a long time now, and its just outed two new ones firmly aimed at the business crowd. The MP160 and MP180 are both small (no surprises there), with the MP180 being the most full-featured of the two. That one packs WiFi, a touchscreen, Bluetooth, an integrated MP3 player, 4GB of storage, an SD slot and USB for all your quick, on-the-go projecting needs. The stripped down MP160 doesn't have any of those extras, but both feature external speakers and audio output. As far as the actual projectors are concerned, but the MP160 and MP180 have 30 lumens of brightness and a two-hour battery life with SVGA resolution -- a good showing for projectors of this type. Both are available for pre-order at 3M right now, with shipments in early October. The MP160 sells for $349 while the MP180 will run you $399. The full press release is below.

Updated: We actually got to check out the MP180 for ourselves. There are some shots below, but the unit we saw was an early prototype and couldn't keep a connection to a WiFi network. The resistive touchscreen on the device was also pretty flaky. Still it looks like it'll be an interesting little gadget when 3M works out the kinks.

Gallery: 3M MP180 projector hands-on

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3mhands-onmp160mp180picoprojectortiny projectorTinyProjectorWed, 15 Sep 2010 17:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba outs Lumileo pico projectors, only one of which requires a plug]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/toshiba-outs-lumileo-pico-projectors-only-one-of-which-requires/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/toshiba-outs-lumileo-pico-projectors-only-one-of-which-requires/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/toshiba-outs-lumileo-pico-projectors-only-one-of-which-requires/#comments Toshiba's new LED-based pico projectors won't shake the world with VGA resolutions, 14 lumens and just 80 minutes of battery life, but we have to admit the Lumileo P100 and Lumileo M200's focusing dial and keypad do look a spot more stylish than some of the cubes and rectangles we've tried. And while we've just pretty much described the P100 model in full, the M200 has an additional feature that might be worth your while -- like the 3M MPro, it plays back video (including DivX), Word, PowerPoint, Excel and PDF files directly from 2GB of internal memory or your microSD card of choice, with no attached PC required. Otherwise, both project up to 60-inch pictures from VGA or "TV in" ports not shown here, and both will appear in Europe to claim an unspecified amount of that continent's discretionary cash during the fourth quarter of this year. PR after the break.

Continue reading Toshiba outs Lumileo pico projectors, only one of which requires a plug

Toshiba outs Lumileo pico projectors, only one of which requires a plug originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ledlumileolumileo m200lumileo p100LumileoM200LumileoP100m200media playerMediaPlayerp100picopico projectorPicoProjectortoshibatoshiba lumileoToshibaLumileovgaThu, 02 Sep 2010 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Pico projector camera concept is, as usual, better than the real thing]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/20/pico-projector-camera-concept-is-as-usual-better-than-the-real/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/20/pico-projector-camera-concept-is-as-usual-better-than-the-real/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/20/pico-projector-camera-concept-is-as-usual-better-than-the-real/#comments Oh, don't get us wrong, we rather enjoyed our time with Nikon's S1100pj projector camera, but this here Pico concept design is on a whole other level. We're talking both in terms of cuteness and inventiveness. You might have recognized by now that one of the Pico's "eyes" is the camera lens while the other is the projector, but what of the "smile?" Why, that's your microphone's sound intake port. And its little feet -- acting as a stabilizing stand when in projector mode -- also double up as covers for the external connection jacks. Masterful. Look for it to appear in your dreams some time very soon.

Pico projector camera concept is, as usual, better than the real thing originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cameracamera projectorCameraProjectorconceptdesigndigicamdigital cameraDigitalCamerapicopico projectorpico-projectorPicoProjectorpocket cameraPocketCamerapoint and shootPointAndShootprojector cameraProjectorCameraFri, 20 Aug 2010 09:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Another augmented reality, pico-projecting lamp threatens desktops, brings tablet reinforcements (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/18/another-augmented-reality-pico-projecting-lamp-threatens-deskto/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/18/another-augmented-reality-pico-projecting-lamp-threatens-deskto/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/18/another-augmented-reality-pico-projecting-lamp-threatens-deskto/#commentsAnother augmented reality, pico-projecting lamp threatens our desktop, brings tablet reinforcementsHow long have dumblamps been ruling our desktops for? Their reign of evenly scattered light might finally be coming to a close. A few months back it was MIT student Natan Linder putting a pico projector in a lamp to create LuminAR. Now, researcher Li-Wei Chan from National Taiwan University has crafted something similar, again with a pico projector replacing a bulb, this time relying on an IR camera to detect position. The lamp projects an image into a surface that users can interact with, while tablets (also augmented with use IR cameras) can be used to display a 3D view of the 2D projected content, allowing a user to look around and zoom in dynamically. The voice-over in the video below talks of potential military applications, generals analyzing battlefields, but for once we'd like to think that this sort of thing would be used for peace. You know, planning nature walks, watching virtual horsies romp around in a pretend field, that sort of thing.

Continue reading Another augmented reality, pico-projecting lamp threatens desktops, brings tablet reinforcements (video)

Another augmented reality, pico-projecting lamp threatens desktops, brings tablet reinforcements (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>augmented realityAugmentedRealitylampLi-Wei ChanLi-weiChanNational Taiwan UniversityNationalTaiwanUniversitypicopico-projectorprojectorresearchtablettaiwanvideoWed, 18 Aug 2010 12:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Nikon Coolpix S1100pj projector cam arrives with USB projection and touchscreen telestrator capabilities; S5100 arrives in tow]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/nikon-coolpix-s1100pj-projector-cam-arrives-with-usb-projection/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/nikon-coolpix-s1100pj-projector-cam-arrives-with-usb-projection/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/17/nikon-coolpix-s1100pj-projector-cam-arrives-with-usb-projection/#comments Looks like those German Coolpix leaks were right on the money -- Nikon's just announced the Coolpix S1100pj and the S5100. The S1100pj is a seriously hot update to the original quirky and lovable Nikon Coolpix S1000pj projector-cam: not only is it thinner and sleeker, but the projector is brighter at 14 lumens and can now beam images off a laptop over USB. The control scheme also looks to have been simplified, with a new three-inch 460,000-dot touchscreen taking over most duties and enabling a wild telestrator-style paint mode which lets you draw right on top of projected images in real-time. Camera-wise, it's an iterative bump over the previous model: 14 megapixel sensor with 720p movie mode and ISO 6400 sensitivity, 28-140mm 5x optical zoom with five-way stabilizer, and the ability to detect faces, smiles and blinks. Perhaps best of all, MSRP has dropped $100 to $349, which actually makes it a somewhat reasonable consideration if you're shopping higher-end cams. Yep, we definitely want to play with one -- it'll hit in a bunch of colors next month sometime.

The Coolpix S5100 is a bit less interesting, slotting in between the S6000 and S4000. Nothing too complicated here, just a 12.1 megapixel sensor with ISO 3200 sensitivity and a 720p movie mode, 5x optical zoom with four-way stabilization, and a nifty tripod-detection function that automatically tweaks shutter speed and exposure to produce blur-free images when the camera is handheld. It'll be $179 in a bunch of colors when it hits in October -- check a shot after the break, along with the full PR for both cams.

P.S.- That's both of the leaked Coolpix models -- we've got a feeling we'll be hearing about that D3100 DSLR rather soon as well.

Gallery: Nikon Coolpix S1100pj projector cam arrives with USB projection and touchscreen telestrator capabilities

Continue reading Nikon Coolpix S1100pj projector cam arrives with USB projection and touchscreen telestrator capabilities; S5100 arrives in tow

Nikon Coolpix S1100pj projector cam arrives with USB projection and touchscreen telestrator capabilities; S5100 arrives in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>coolpix s1100pjcoolpix s5100CoolpixS1100pjCoolpixS5100nikonnikon coolpixnikon coolpix s1100pjnikon coolpix s5100NikonCoolpixNikonCoolpixS1100pjNikonCoolpixS5100picopico projectorPicoProjectorprojectorprojector cameraProjectorCameras1100pjs5100telestratortouchscreenvideoTue, 17 Aug 2010 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung shocks the pico projector world with SP-H03]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/10/samsung-shocks-the-pico-projector-world-with-sp-h03/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/10/samsung-shocks-the-pico-projector-world-with-sp-h03/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/10/samsung-shocks-the-pico-projector-world-with-sp-h03/#comments
Samsung's just rolled out its first ever pico projector, the SP-H03. The little thing boasts 1GB of internal memory, a microSD slot, and projects WVGA video at 30 lumens, a 1 watt speaker, and supports both open and proprietary codecs. It's got a battery life of about two hours and weighs in a 6 ounces. Other than that, it's a pretty standard looking pico affair, and it's available now for $300.

Samsung shocks the pico projector world with SP-H03 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>picopico projectorPicoProjectorprojectorsamsungsmallsp h03SP-H03SpH03tinyThu, 10 Jun 2010 11:32:00 EST<![CDATA[LuminAR robot finally shows us what pico projectors were meant for (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/10/liminar-robot-finally-shows-us-what-pico-projectors-were-meant-f/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/10/liminar-robot-finally-shows-us-what-pico-projectors-were-meant-f/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/10/liminar-robot-finally-shows-us-what-pico-projectors-were-meant-f/#commentsLuminAR robot finally shows us what pico projectors were meant for (video) Still looking for an excuse to buy a pico projector? We might just have the perfect thing. LuminAR, a project of MIT student Natan Linder, is something like a sentient desk lamp of the sort that will make any dedicated Pixar fan's heart skip a beat. It can follow a user's actions, using a camera to detect gestures and beam information down to augment whichever reality they're currently experiencing. Interestingly, the whole thing is built into a bulb socket, meaning it could be thrown into any lamp you like -- if you can do without the whole automatic motion aspect. It's based on what looks to be a Microsoft Lifecam Show webcam and what is certainly a Microvision Show WX projector, which is both focus and care free. There's a demo video after the break but, sadly, little hope that this thing will be replacing your current desktop lamp any time soon.

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LuminAR robot finally shows us what pico projectors were meant for (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>desk lampDeskLamplampluminarmicrovision show wxMicrovisionShowWxmitNatan LinderNatanLinderpicopico projectorPicoProjectorprojectorrobotshow wxshow-wxShowWxvideoThu, 10 Jun 2010 08:49:00 EST<![CDATA[BeamBox Evolution R-2 -- one of the brightest little guys around]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/beambox-evolution-r-2-one-of-the-brightest-little-guys-around/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/beambox-evolution-r-2-one-of-the-brightest-little-guys-around/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/beambox-evolution-r-2-one-of-the-brightest-little-guys-around/#comments
 BeamBox has just outed its Revolution R-2 pico projector, and while nothing much that could be termed revolutionary has happened in the world of tiny projectors as of late, the R-2 certainly has one thing going for it: it's super bright. That's right, the Revolution R-2 boasts a 40 lumen LCoS chip, which means it should stand out where most picos are much less -- and often around 20 lumens. Other than that it will produce a 75-inch projection with a 200:1 contrast ratio, it's got 1GB of storage plus a microSD slot, A/V inputs and a Mini USB port, plus an integrated media player. The Revolution R-2 is available now for £250 (around $360).

BeamBox Evolution R-2 -- one of the brightest little guys around originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 May 2010 17:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>beamboxbeamboxevolutionevolution r-2EvolutionR-2picopico projectorPicoProjectorprojectortinytiny projectorTinyProjectorThu, 20 May 2010 17:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung AMOLED Beam SPH-W9600 projector phone is not what we've been waiting for]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/14/samsung-amoled-beam-sph-w9600-projector-phone-is-not-what-weve/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/14/samsung-amoled-beam-sph-w9600-projector-phone-is-not-what-weve/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/14/samsung-amoled-beam-sph-w9600-projector-phone-is-not-what-weve/#comments Remember Samsung's impressive 3.7-inch Super AMOLED Beam projector phone running Andriod? This isn't it. Instead, Samsung is launching its far less impressive 3.3-inch AMOLED (what, no Super?) Beam SPH-W9600 we previewed back in January into its South Korean home. So yeah, it's the same 5 megapixeler with T-DMB TV, Microsoft Office and DivX codec support, and improved DLP pico projector that replaces last year's W7900. But if it's all the same to you Sammy, we'll be waiting for the true projector phone successor -- your Beam i8520, codenamed Halo -- said to be launching this summer.

Gallery: AMOLED Beam

Samsung AMOLED Beam SPH-W9600 projector phone is not what we've been waiting for originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Apr 2010 03:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amoledbeamcandybarpicopico projectorPicoProjectorprojector phoneProjectorPhonesamsungsouth koreaSouthKoreasph-w9600w9600Wed, 14 Apr 2010 03:56:00 EST<![CDATA[3M's PMP-packing MPro 150 pico projector gets a partially positive review (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/10/3ms-pmp-packing-mpro-150-pico-projector-gets-a-partially-positi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/10/3ms-pmp-packing-mpro-150-pico-projector-gets-a-partially-positi/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/10/3ms-pmp-packing-mpro-150-pico-projector-gets-a-partially-positi/#comments3M's PMP-packing MPro 150 pico projector gets a positive review (video) The pico projectors just keep on coming, and now it's time for the 3M MPro 150 to shine. It caught our eye back at CES thanks to its ability to play media, presentations, and even display spreadsheets all from internal memory -- no PC required. Now that ability has been given a thorough evaluation by PicoProjector-info.com and, while the overall performance of the projector was found to be good, it didn't quite deliver thanks to a VGA resolution. That simply didn't push enough pixels to render much business content, and the onboard media compatibility options disappointed as well. Build quality was said to be high and image quality good, but overall this one doesn't seem to live up to its $350 pricetag. You can see the thing in action after the break, or hit the source link for all the review details.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3m3m mpro 1503mMpro150mpro 150Mpro150picopico projectorPicoProjectorprojectorreviewvideoSat, 10 Apr 2010 15:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Microvision's Show WX laser pico projector available to buy today, will ship March 24]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/08/microvisions-show-wx-laser-pico-projector-available-to-buy-toda/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/08/microvisions-show-wx-laser-pico-projector-available-to-buy-toda/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/08/microvisions-show-wx-laser-pico-projector-available-to-buy-toda/#comments Okay, so maybe Microvision is a little late with the release of its pocketable Show WX pico projector, but we'd rather have a truly useful projector late than a useless one on time. This laser-based beaut will offer you infinite focus -- something we can vouch for having tried out the same technology integrated in a rifle -- which essentially means that no matter how much you twist or jerk the projector around, or how distant your projected surface is, the picture will remain in focus. An 848 x 480 resolution image can be scaled from less than six inches all the way up to 200, though you're most likely to stick with anything up to 30 in order to make the most of the 10 lumens brightness on offer. The contrast ratio is rated as being greater than 5,000:1 while the battery will last you up to two hours on a charge. The wallet damage is $549 for the standard edition, but the limited edition teased above jumps all the way to $999, for which you'll get a personalized splash screen, LE insignia, a certificate of authenticity, a VGA dock and some other trinkets. Come on, it has lasers inside, it was never gonna be cheap!

Microvision's Show WX laser pico projector available to buy today, will ship March 24 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>laserlaser pico projectorlaser projectorLaserPicoProjectorLaserProjectormicrovisionmicrovision show wxMicrovisionShowWxpicopico projectorpicopPicoProjectorpocket projectorPocketProjectorportable projectorPortableProjectorprojectorshow wxShowWxMon, 08 Mar 2010 08:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Texas Instruments unleashes new nHD DLP chipset, now with more pico]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/15/texas-instruments-unleashes-new-nhd-dlp-chipset-now-with-more-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/15/texas-instruments-unleashes-new-nhd-dlp-chipset-now-with-more-p/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/15/texas-instruments-unleashes-new-nhd-dlp-chipset-now-with-more-p/#comments We didn't think it could be done, but the fine folks at Texas Instruments have just unleashed a tiny, tiny beast in their all new DLP pico chipset. The nHD DLP chipset, as it's known, boasts 640x360 resolution, a contrast ratio of "better than" 1,000:1, RGB LED wide color gamut (which should more faithfully reproduce colors), a new, and a lower powered processor. Overall, the package is 20 percent thinner and 50 percent lighter than the current generation DLP chipset. We hear the chipset should be available in the second quarter of 2010. The full press release is after the break.

Continue reading Texas Instruments unleashes new nHD DLP chipset, now with more pico

Texas Instruments unleashes new nHD DLP chipset, now with more pico originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2010displaydisplaysdlpmwcmwc 2010mwc2010picopicoprojectorprojectorprojectorstexas instrumentsTexasInstrumentstiMon, 15 Feb 2010 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung Beam (Halo) Android projector phone hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/15/samsung-beam-halo-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/15/samsung-beam-halo-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/15/samsung-beam-halo-hands-on/#comments Well here it is, Samsung's pico projector phone live and in the flesh here at Mobile World Congress. And surprise surprise, it's running Android 2.1 with a TouchWiz 3.0 skin just as we heard. The only difference is the name: Halo is the codename, the official product name announced today is Beam. As a smartphone with integrated pico projector it's very impressive. However, as you can see from the pictures and video (it's coming), the 6 lumen brightness struggles even under the semi-controlled lighting demonstration set up here on the show floor in Barcelona. Samsung tells us that the TouchWiz implementation is nearly identical to what you'll find on Bada with "very small" differences. Unfortunately, the people we spoke with on the show floor weren't able to articulate exactly what those were. To us, having only used the two devices for a short period of time, they do look identical. Beam features a nice pass through trick that allows it to project the image seen by the 5 megapixel camera through the TI pico. Not sure how we'd use that in real life but it's a neat trick nonetheless. Now click into the gallery and prepare to be amazed at just how thin a smartphone with integrated projector can be while we wait for the summer launch.

Update: Video is now after the break.

Gallery: Samsung Beam hands-on

Continue reading Samsung Beam (Halo) Android projector phone hands-on

Samsung Beam (Halo) Android projector phone hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidbeamgooglehalohands-onmobile world congressmobile world congress 2010MobileWorldCongressMobileWorldCongress2010mwcmwc 2010Mwc2010picopico projectorPicoProjectorsamsungsuper amoledSuperAmoledtitouchwiztouchwiz 3.0Touchwiz3.0Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:30:00 EST<![CDATA[No-name Mini USB pico projector now the cheapest you can buy]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/10/no-name-mini-usb-pico-projector-now-the-cheapest-you-can-buy/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/10/no-name-mini-usb-pico-projector-now-the-cheapest-you-can-buy/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/10/no-name-mini-usb-pico-projector-now-the-cheapest-you-can-buy/#comments
It was fun while it lasted, but Sanwa's once $119 pico projector is now selling for no less than $179, which means that it's no longer able to hold the prestigious title of "world's cheapest pico projector." As far as we can tell, that honor now belongs to this impressively boxy model known only as the "Mini USB 2.0 LED Projector w/Tripod," which is now available at various online retailers for $159.99. Specs are as basic as can be, of course -- but, hey, it comes with a tripod.

No-name Mini USB pico projector now the cheapest you can buy originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cheapcheapestMini USB 2.0 LED ProjectorMini USB 2.0 LED Projector wTripodMiniUsb2.0LedProjectorMiniUsb2.0LedProjectorWtripodpicopico projectorPicoProjectorprojectorWed, 10 Feb 2010 22:03:00 EST<![CDATA[AAXA intros L1 laser pico projector / media player]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/aaxa-intros-l1-laser-pico-projector-media-player/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/aaxa-intros-l1-laser-pico-projector-media-player/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/05/aaxa-intros-l1-laser-pico-projector-media-player/#comments
It's claim on the title of "world's first laser pico projector" might be a tad dubious, but AAXA Technologies' new L1 projector may just be the first to hit the market, with it set to start shipping on February 12th. Like other laser-based models, this one promises to always stay in focus, and even project images (800 x 600, up to 50-inches) on curved surfaces with ease. Somewhat uniquely, you'll also get a built-in media player, along with the usual USB port, memory card slot, and composite and VGA inputs to actually pump media through the device. Just don't expect the same low, low price seen on some other pico projectors lately, as this one's set to run a hefty $599.

AAXA intros L1 laser pico projector / media player originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aaxaaaxa l1aaxa technologiesAaxaL1AaxaTechnologiesl1laserlaser pico projectorLaserPicoProjectorlcoslcos projectorLcosProjectorpicopico projectorPicoProjectorFri, 05 Feb 2010 12:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Sanwa's ultra-cheap pico projector available, probably worth the money]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/17/sanwas-ultra-cheap-pico-projector-available-probably-worth-the/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/17/sanwas-ultra-cheap-pico-projector-available-probably-worth-the/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/17/sanwas-ultra-cheap-pico-projector-available-probably-worth-the/#comments We're kind of fans of pico projectors around here, even if finding a way to justify spending big cash on them is occasionally a little hard. Sanwa's just unleashed a cheap little pico that may just be worth the money. There's nothing terribly standout about the Sanwa 400 PRJ-001 -- a Himax LCoS projector with a 640 x 480 resolution, USB connectivity and the little guy weighs in at only 85 grams. The best part of the story here, is of course, the price -- for $119, well, maybe we'll grab two. We can't be sure it's the cheapest pocket projector in the history of micro projecting, but it's pretty close. Hit up the source link to buy one for yourself.

Sanwa's ultra-cheap pico projector available, probably worth the money originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>picopico projectorPicoProjectorpocketpocketprojectorprojectorprojectorssanwaSanwa 400 PRJ-001Sanwa400Prj-001Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Pico projectors caught in the wild, one on a camcorder, one in Samsung's W9600 cellphone (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/15/pico-projectors-caught-in-the-wild-one-on-a-camcorder-one-in-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/15/pico-projectors-caught-in-the-wild-one-on-a-camcorder-one-in-s/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/15/pico-projectors-caught-in-the-wild-one-on-a-camcorder-one-in-s/#comments Yeah, we know: you haven't bought a pico projector and you really have no plan to do so. Still, it's kind of fun to see them doing their thing, beaming little, dim images onto walls from improbably small boxes. The folks at PicoProjector-info are happy to oblige, posting two videos of DLP picos in action at CES. The first is a Texas Instruments model that's been stuck atop a camcorder (presumably with bubblegum), pointing backward to splay the image of whatever it's filming into the wall -- and to temporarily blind whoever dares pick up said camcorder. Next up is a demonstration of the Samsung W9600, which we spent a bit of time with ourselves at CES. Now you can see how it looks in motion, as both videos are embedded after the break.

Continue reading Pico projectors caught in the wild, one on a camcorder, one in Samsung's W9600 cellphone (video)

Pico projectors caught in the wild, one on a camcorder, one in Samsung's W9600 cellphone (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2010Ces2010dlppicopico projectorPicoProjectorsamsungsamsung w9600SamsungW9600texas instrumentstexas instruments dlpTexasInstrumentsTexasInstrumentsDlpw9600Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Favi RIOLED-Q and RIOLED-V pico projectors launched: the future is bright, wireless]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/10/favi-rioled-q-and-rioled-v-pico-projectors-launched-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/10/favi-rioled-q-and-rioled-v-pico-projectors-launched-the-future/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/10/favi-rioled-q-and-rioled-v-pico-projectors-launched-the-future/#comments Looks like the world's still got appetite for some more pico projectors, as Favi's releasing a pair some time between late February and early March for prices yet unknown. First is the RIOLED-Q (pictured) which sports a pretty 800 x 600 native resolution at 50 lumens -- supposedly the best brightness in class (like the Optoma PK301), along with built-in SD / MMC card reader, battery, three-watt stereo speaker and an ever-so-handy digital keystone correction. Joining the party is the smaller RIOLED-V which is shy about its display specification, but proudly packs a card reader and WiFi to cater its various web apps for YouTube, Flickr, Picasa, Yahoo News, Weather, Email, Internet Radio and web browser. Too bad it doesn't do phone calls.

Gallery: Favi RIOLED-Q and RIOLED-V pico projectors launched

Favi RIOLED-Q and RIOLED-V pico projectors launched: the future is bright, wireless originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2010Ces2010favifavi entertainmentFaviEntertainmentpicopico projectorPicoProjectorprojectorrioledrioled-qrioled-vSun, 10 Jan 2010 17:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Syndiant and Foryou break the low-res mold with 1,024 x 600 pico projector]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/syndiant-and-foryou-break-the-low-res-mold-with-1-024-x-600-pico/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/syndiant-and-foryou-break-the-low-res-mold-with-1-024-x-600-pico/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/08/syndiant-and-foryou-break-the-low-res-mold-with-1-024-x-600-pico/#commentsWe've already seen a pico projector here at CES that packs 1GB of internal storage, but Syndiant and Foryou have now finally announced a new device that has an upgrade where it really counts: resolution. Unfortunately, it's still just a prototype, and there's no word about pricing or availability, but the projector does use Syndiant's 1,024 x 600 resolution SYL2061 panel (pictured at right), and it still fits in a shirt pocket. Nothing else much in the way of details just yet, but this one's definitely the pico projector to beat when it comes to pumping out pixels.

Syndiant and Foryou break the low-res mold with 1,024 x 600 pico projector originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ASTRIcesces 2010Ces2010foryoupicopico projectorPicoProjectorprojectorsyndiantFri, 08 Jan 2010 19:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung's pico projecting W9600 gets a brief hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/samsungs-pico-projecting-w9600-gets-a-brief-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/samsungs-pico-projecting-w9600-gets-a-brief-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/samsungs-pico-projecting-w9600-gets-a-brief-hands-on/#comments
Samsung made a fairly tame showing at CES but we did bump into a rather sweet bit of integrated projection fun. The W9600 replaces last year's W7900, and, like its predecessor, the specs are pretty thin. We do know, however, that it uses Texas Instruments' WVGA chip for the projection, has a 5 megapixel cam, a completely beautiful touchscreen AMOLED display, and can project vids, pics, and even the phone's interface. We've always felt that projection phones are pretty toys but ultimately, we didn't see a really solid reason they existed when we first saw them, and we still don't with the W9600. That being said, this phone doesn't feel so much like a work in progress, the focus wheel, finish, branding and the rest make this feel a bit more like a real phone and less like a dummy phone. Of course, the whole point is moot as the Anycall-branded W9600 will likely never make its way to our pockets, let alone our carriers. But do feel free to wander the gallery and take in the sights.

Gallery: Samsung's pico projecting W9600 gets a brief hands on

Samsung's pico projecting W9600 gets a brief hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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