Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[PoP Video peripheral turns iPod touches and iPhones into pico projectors for $99]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/pop-video-pico-projector-for-iphone-ipod-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/pop-video-pico-projector-for-iphone-ipod-touch/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/pop-video-pico-projector-for-iphone-ipod-touch/#comments PoP Video peripheral turns iPod touches and iPhones into pico projectors for $99

While it may not be the first time we've come across such a concept, this PoP Video add-on is certainly quite different than, say, WooWee's Cinemin Swivel -- and significantly cheaper, too. The PoP Video pairs up with iPod touches (3rd / 4th generation) and iPhones (4 / 4S) via Apple's proprietary 30-pin connector, essentially turning your device into an unorthodox pico projector. According to PoP's site, the 3.5 ounce peripheral's capable of 960 x 540 video output and can give you up to two hours of "playtime" on a single charge -- achieved by way of micro-USB. It all wouldn't be worth it without the free iOS app, though, which lets folks tinker with settings and do what it's intended to do: project videos, pics as well as browsing within Safari. The $99 PoP Video is up for pre-order now, and you can get a quick glimpse of the accessory in action just past the break.

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PoP Video peripheral turns iPod touches and iPhones into pico projectors for $99 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 02:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're not done with the AT&T prototypes yet. After putting our rears in the seat of a Porsche 911 and turning our questionable English into even more questionable Spanish, Ma Bell gave us a glimpse at some super rough devices fresh from the labs. The first one we got our hands on, really didn't need us to put our hands on it. ShadowPuppets sticks a webcam to a pico projector (literally... with gaffers tape) to create a touchless "multitouch" interface for your phone. Rather than have friends gather around your tiny iPhone display or force a person to awkwardly reach across you and tap on your handset, this concept lets anyone simply cast shadows to control the interface. It's not terribly dissimilar from a number of other projects out there, except it's specifically geared at turning smartphone interaction into a social experience. The demo required the assistance of an Alienware laptop, and the pinch to zoom function was a little wonky to say the least. Still, it was pretty easy to see how this might prove useful in daily life.

Gallery: AT&T Labs prototype hands-on

The other concept on hand was the haptic feedback steering wheel the company dreamed up with help from Carnegie Mellon. While the research may sound compelling, the device it self couldn't be any rougher around the edges... literally. The design consisted of roughly cut chunks of foam taped (this time with packing tape, we believe) haphazardly to a game controller. On each piece of foam was a tiny vibrating actuator connected to an Arduino that dangled below in a vaguely menacing tangle of cables. The sensation as the vibrations travel in circular patterns (clockwise to indicate a right turn, counter clockwise for left), was strange to say the least. But, as the cycles sped up and the turn approached we grew less uncomfortable with the feeling of a vibrating steering wheel. And we actually found the increasing tempo an easier way to discern when a turn was approaching than hearing a robotic voice shout out, "turn left in 500 feet." Check out the gallery above for some not so glamorous shots of the future of tech.

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The FCC comes across many smartphones in its daily routine, but it's hardly an everyday occurrence for one of those handsets to rock a miniature projector. That's the claim to fame of the Samsung Galaxy Beam, which just made its way through the regulatory body with full 3G support for AT&T's 1900MHz and 850MHz bands. We were first introduced to this updated version of the original Galaxy Beam at Mobile World Congress, and for a quick refresher, the Android 2.3 device packs a dual-core 1GHz CPU, 768MB of RAM, a 4-inch WVGA display and a projector that'll toss 50-inch imagery onto the wall. Naturally, whether AT&T chooses to sell the smartphone is another consideration entirely, but this certification will keep users in proper standing with the feds, and that's a good thing.

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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.

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Microsoft Research's shoulder mounted system makes anything a multitouch display originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LightBeam pico projector turns any surface into a display, any object into a remote (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Researchers turn your smartphone into a virtual projector originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>augmented realityAugmentedRealitypico projectorpico projectorsPicoProjectorPicoProjectorsresearchsmartphonevideovirtual projectionvirtual projectorVirtualProjectionVirtualProjectorSun, 22 Jan 2012 12:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Way-Go flashlight uses lasers to light your path, GPS to tell you where to go]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/way-go-flashlight-uses-lasers-to-light-your-path-gps-to-tell-yo/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/way-go-flashlight-uses-lasers-to-light-your-path-gps-to-tell-yo/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/way-go-flashlight-uses-lasers-to-light-your-path-gps-to-tell-yo/#comments We love just about anything involving lasers or robotics here at Engadget, so naturally, we're intrigued by Sriranjan Rasakatla's Way-Go flashlight that combines the two. It's comprised of a laser pico projector, GPS module, altitude and heading reference system (AHRS) to not only light your path but also tell you which way to go. It can be used strictly as a flashlight, but users can also input starting and destination points to have the Way-Go guide them. There's also a wander mode that displays info about your surroundings as you stroll around -- though naturally, such information must be pre-programmed into the device. Because it displays stuff that needs reading, the projector's connected to servos that can keep it locked on a projection point to keep it readable no matter how much you move the Way-Go around. Rasakatla sees the device being useful in search and rescue, backcountry trekking, and campus tour guiding -- odd, 'cause in our day, kids walking around campus at night were trying to find out where the party was at, not learn about the architecture of the academic buildings. Regardless, you can see the Way-Go in action after the break.

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Way-Go flashlight uses lasers to light your path, GPS to tell you where to go originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Oregon Scientific's Portable WiFi Projector comes with a hinge, flirts with your ceiling

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Oregon Scientific's Portable WiFi Projector comes with a hinge, flirts with your ceiling originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WOWee and MicroVision offer 200-inch viewing and 'booming sound' on your mobile originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: LightPad G1 hands-on

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LightPad G1 bluetooth dock comes with pico projector built in, we go hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Microvision PicoVision Touch Interactive Eyes-On


Dana Murph contributed to this report.

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Microvision PicoMagic touch interactive projector eyes-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microvision unveiled a slew of new tools for pico projector enthusiasts today, with its new PicoMagic platform. Fueled by the company's PicoP Gen 2 HD laser display engine, PicoMagic offers a host of new applications to pico presenters, including two on display at this year's CES -- touch interactive and 3D mobile displays. The former, rather obviously, allows users to manipulate images and icons with their sure-handed fingers on any surface, while the latter, known as PicoP 3D, takes this capability to the third dimension. These PicoMagic apps will be available to Gen 2 HD laser display engine owners by late 2012, but you can find more information right now, in the press release that awaits you after the break.

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Microvision's PicoMagic apps bring touch interactive, 3D mobile displays to your pico projector originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Optoma PK320


Gallery: Optoma ML300

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Optoma outs two tiny pico projectors, empowers execs on the go originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sanwa pico projector also charges your iPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Despite Samsung's best efforts, perhaps you haven't found the perfect balance of pocketable size and capacious screen? Sure, it sounds pretty counterintuitive, but QP Optoelectronics may have exactly what you're looking for with the LightPad, a folio-styled peripheral that combines a keyboard with an 11-inch rear projection screen. The built-in pico projector lights up the screen with a resolution of 854 x 480 in the first generation model, with a future model promising the same display size at a high-definition 1280 x 720 resolution. The built-in projector also flips around to create a 60-inch display, and will play nice with any smartphone that has an available MHL or HDMI port. While that three-part footprint doesn't make it a particularly viable option for airplane viewing, office types may appreciate the two different form factors. We'll be staking a claim to a hands-on when it makes its debut next month at CES 2012. Until then, satisfy yourself with a brief video demo after the break.

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LightPad connects your smartphone to an 11-inch screen, expands up to a 60-inch projection originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>11-inch60-inchCES 2012CES2012HDMIkeyboardLight PadLightPadMHLmobilepostcrosspico projectorPicoProjectorprojectorQP OptoelectronicsQpOptoelectronicsvideoMon, 19 Dec 2011 10:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Trio of Microsoft projectors lets you get quasi-physical with AR interaction (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/01/trio-of-microsoft-projectors-lets-you-get-quasi-physical-with-ar/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/01/trio-of-microsoft-projectors-lets-you-get-quasi-physical-with-ar/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/01/trio-of-microsoft-projectors-lets-you-get-quasi-physical-with-ar/#comments You have to hand it to the tireless folks toiling away within Microsoft's Research department. They're hard at the task of making tomorrowland today's province. Perhaps spurred on by the rapturous response to their HoloDesk, the Cambridge gang's previewing yet another virtual reality, and this time it's a handheld trio. The palm-friendly devices, split up into camera, room and SLAM models, incorporate pico projectors, coaxial IR cameras, inertial measurement units (IMUs) and the company's Kinect (for the latter two only) to project augmented visions onto surrounding surfaces. If you've been honing your shadow puppetry game over the years, that oft-used skill's about to get very useful. The environmentally aware (no, not the Go Green! kind) systems allow for shadow- and touch-based interaction with the CG overlays, offering pinch functionality, icon selection and even painting -- don't worry, it's definitely removable. This neat tech hat trick could one day soon spare you a trip to IKEA, letting you test out potential decorative pieces from the comfort of your home. Unfortunately, we can't get handsy with the futuristic projectors just yet, so the video after the break will have to suffice.

[Thanks, Pradeep]

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Trio of Microsoft projectors lets you get quasi-physical with AR interaction (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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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OmniTouch projection interface makes the world your touchscreen (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chris harrisonChrisHarrisondepth of fielddepth of field cameraDepthOfFieldDepthOfFieldCameraHrvoje BenkoHrvojeBenkoMicrosoftMicrosoft ResearchMicrosoftResearchomni touchOmnitouchpicopico projectorPicoProjectorprojection interfaceProjectionInterfacesciencetouch interfaceTouchInterfacetouchscreenvideoTue, 18 Oct 2011 08:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Seeser laser pico projector is always in focus, powered by Android]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/15/seeser-laser-pico-projector-is-always-in-focus-powered-by-andro/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/15/seeser-laser-pico-projector-is-always-in-focus-powered-by-andro/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/15/seeser-laser-pico-projector-is-always-in-focus-powered-by-andro/#comments ESPlus Seeser We've seen our fair share of pico projectors, so takes a bit to actually get us excited about one, but the Seeser from ESPlus is showing a lot of potential. Inside the tiny black box is a laser-based projection system which, unlike traditional lamps, doesn't need to be focused and can output a 25-lumen, 800 x 600 image up to 100-inches in size. There's an SD card slot around the side, which appears to be of the micro variety and it has an integrated 1seg tuner for pulling in broadcasts. All of this is powered by a 1GHz processor running Froyo -- so there's no actual need to hook up an external content source. Sadly it doesn't appear that it boasts access to the Android Market though, without a touchscreen, you wouldn't be able to make good use of the apps anyway. The Seeser should be available in Korea soon, but there's no word yet on how much it'll cost.

Seeser laser pico projector is always in focus, powered by Android originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 15 Oct 2011 03:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're looking for something lighter than the 2.9kg AH series, then consider the SH76/E: at 1.34kg, it's one of the lightest 13.3-inch laptops that come with an internal DVD drive. Specs include a Core i5-2520M chip (2.5GHz-3.2GHz), 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, the same circular scrolling pad, the same dust trap and an impressive 13.7-hour battery life. Like its international cousin, the SH76/E can also swap its optical drive for a pico projector or a weight-saver frame. With the exception of the flimsy and duller display compared to the AH model's, the SH's overall build quality was satisfactory. However, Fujitsu wants ¥161,820 ($2,110) for its latest portable laptop, so you might want to customize it with cheaper components on the company's Japanese website (choosing a 500GB HDD would save you about $980, for instance). Both models will be available in a week's time.

Gallery: Fujitsu AH series hands-on


Gallery: Fujitsu SH series hands-on

Fujitsu Lifebook AH77/E and SH76/E hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AHAH77AH77ECEATECCEATEC 2011Ceatec2011core i5-2520Mcore i7-2670QMCoreI5-2520mCoreI7-2670qmdesktop replacementDesktopReplacementfeaturedfeaturesFujitsuhands-onjapanlaptopLifebooknotebookpico projectorPicoProjectorportableSHSH76SH76EThu, 06 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Tursion TS-102 is an Android computer disguised as a pico projector]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/08/tursion-ts-102-is-an-android-computer-disguised-as-a-pico-projec/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/08/tursion-ts-102-is-an-android-computer-disguised-as-a-pico-projec/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/08/tursion-ts-102-is-an-android-computer-disguised-as-a-pico-projec/#comments Tursion TS-102 This pico projector is more than meets the eye. Underneath that bland, plastic exterior the Tursion TS-102 is actually a dual-core Android computer. That pair of 624MHz cores is pushing the surprisingly outdated Eclair through a lamp that can project an 800 x 600 image up to 100-inches in size at 20 lumens. While you can hook the TS-102 up to another device, there is no need to. It's capable of displaying media stored on the internal 8GB of flash or on a microSD card, and you can navigate apps with the integrated touchpad. Tack on a WiFi radio and an 80-minute rechargeable battery and you've got the makings of a pretty awesome little toy. You can order your own now on Amazon, but the luxury of owning your own pocketable, big-screen computer (and the bragging rights that go with it) will set you back a steep $449.

Tursion TS-102 is an Android computer disguised as a pico projector originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft patent application details pico projected shared workspace, sounds vaguely familiar originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Aug 2011 07:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Nikon S1200pj hands-on


Gallery: Nikon AW100 hands-on

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Nikon unveils S1200pj and AW100 cameras, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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[Light Blue Optics touch interface pico projector passes through the FCC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/light-blue-optics-touch-interface-pico-projector-passes-through/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/light-blue-optics-touch-interface-pico-projector-passes-through/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/09/light-blue-optics-touch-interface-pico-projector-passes-through/#comments Last time we saw Light Blue Optics' Light Touch, it was deep in the bowels of CES, where we got to play with its touch-sensitive projections. Well, the little laser pico projector has finally made its way from that dark trade show corner into the bright lights of the FCC. It still turns any flat area into a WVGA touchscreen using holographic laser projection (HLP) and infrared sensors, only now it's more finger friendly and supports multi-touch gestures. It also has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a single mono speaker so you aren't surface computing in silence, and there are composite video and micro-USB ports for pulling content from other devices. Of course, the Light Touch still only projects a 10.1-inch image, so it won't be turning your wall into a touchscreen. But, it should do just fine turning a tray table, desk, or perhaps even the nearest person planking into one.

Light Blue Optics touch interface pico projector passes through the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Aug 2011 02:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microvision's SHOWWX+ pico projector gets HDMI upgrade originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Jul 2011 03:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nioncom's pico projector-equipped mini-tablet gets demoed on video originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acerc110c112displaydlppico projectorPicoProjectorprojectorMon, 11 Jul 2011 01:15:00 EST<![CDATA[ViewSonic equips 24-inch V3D245wm-LED monitor with built-in 3D emitter]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/31/viewsonic-equips-24-inch-v3d245wm-led-monitor-with-built-in-3d-e/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/31/viewsonic-equips-24-inch-v3d245wm-led-monitor-with-built-in-3d-e/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/31/viewsonic-equips-24-inch-v3d245wm-led-monitor-with-built-in-3d-e/#commentsThe "ultimate 3D monitor?" Likely a stretch, but who are we to argue with a stalwart like ViewSonic? All jesting aside, those looking to finally bite on the 3D value proposition can get ready to do so, as the 24-inch V3D245wm-LED monitor packs a built-in 3D emitter, an HDMI 1.4 input, 1080p resolution, 120Hz scanning rate, two millisecond response time and a brain-melting 20,000,000:1 "maximum contrast ratio." For those looking for something a bit more bantam, the PLED-W200 is also being (re)introduced here at Computex, claiming to be the planet's first WXGA pico projector. 'Course, we got an early peek of this very unit back at CES, but hopefully we're one step closer to actually seeing this one ship. Sadly, the outfit's not dishing out pricing or release dates, but hopefully both will be revealed shortly.

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MiLi's earlier attempts at pocket projectors not pico enough for your tastes? The company has shaved off a few precious millimeters, putting the straightforwardly named Pico Projector 2 at somewhere around the thickness of two iPhone 4s -- all said, the thing seems to look a lot like its predecessor to us, in spite of its "massively reduced bulk." The company has also dropped the fan -- rendering it effectively silent -- and has given the thing better battery life, at around two and a half hours of 10-lumen mini video projection on a charge, according to distributor, BeamBox. The bantam iPhone magic lantern is set to start shipping in the UK on May 25th for £280 ($452), with a US version coming in the next few weeks, because everyone loves a sequel, right?

Gallery: MiLi Pico Projector 2

MiLi slims down and shuts up with Pico Projector 2 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 May 2011 11:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Gaming gets immersive thanks to union of pico projector and eye tracking camera (video)

Gaming gets immersive thanks to union of pico projector and eye tracking camera (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 May 2011 09:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eye trackereye trackingeye-trackereye-trackingEyeTrackerEyeTrackingfirst person shooterFirstPersonShooterflight simflight simulatorFlightSimFlightSimulatorgamingimersive gamingImersiveGamingimmersionimmersivemotorizedpico projectorpico-projectorPicoProjectorprojectoruniversity of texasuniversity of texas at austinUniversityOfTexasUniversityOfTexasAtAustinUTutavideovirtual realityVirtualRealityVRMon, 02 May 2011 09:31:00 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.

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We've already seen a few patent applications that suggest Apple is at least mulling over the idea of using projectors for one purpose or another, and another newly published one has now offered a bit more fodder for speculation. Described as a "display system having coherent and incoherent light sources," the patent application suggests that the projector would be laser-based, and be both cheaper and more power efficient than conventional light projectors, while also overcoming the so-called "speckle" problem sometimes seen with laser projectors. What's perhaps most interesting, however, is that the patent application also suggests the projector could be integrated into other devices -- in fact, one of the claims specifically mentions a laptop with an integrated projector, as artfully illustrated above.

Apple patent application reveals more projector possibilities, including a projector-equipped laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applelaptoplaserlaser projectorLaserProjectorpatentpatent applicationPatentApplicationpico projectorPicoProjectorprojectorFri, 15 Apr 2011 11:01:00 EST<![CDATA[3D fog projection display brings purple bunnies to life, just in time to lay chocolate eggs (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/17/3d-fog-projection-display-brings-purple-bunnies-to-life-just-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/17/3d-fog-projection-display-brings-purple-bunnies-to-life-just-in/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/17/3d-fog-projection-display-brings-purple-bunnies-to-life-just-in/#comments3D fog projection display brings purple bunnies to life, just in time to lay chocolate eggs (video) Fog projectors have been around for ages, but projecting a 2D image onto a wavy field of 3D smoke doesn't exactly result in the most immersive experience ever. This system from a team at Osaka University is different, relying on three pico projectors all focused on a single column of steam that, as far as we can tell, is dropped down through a slew of multicolored drinking straws. Each projector has a slightly different perspective of the violet hare in question and, as you move about, the fog acts like a parallax barrier, only showing one angle at a time. With a few more projectors and a whole lot more fog the could be even greater. The bunnies, they would be majestic.

Continue reading 3D fog projection display brings purple bunnies to life, just in time to lay chocolate eggs (video)

3D fog projection display brings purple bunnies to life, just in time to lay chocolate eggs (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d display3dDisplayfog displayFogDisplayglasses-free 3dGlasses-free3dosaka universityOsakaUniversityparallaxparallax barrierParallaxBarrierpico projectorPicoProjectorprojectorvideoThu, 17 Mar 2011 18:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Texas Instruments shows off minuscule nHD Pico projector chipset, USB-powered prototype]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/15/texas-instruments-shows-off-minuscule-nhd-pico-projector-chipset/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/15/texas-instruments-shows-off-minuscule-nhd-pico-projector-chipset/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/15/texas-instruments-shows-off-minuscule-nhd-pico-projector-chipset/#comments Can't say we really expected to see Texas Instruments' DLP group here at Mobile World Congress, but it's hard to deny just how mobile these things are becoming. In fact, the company came to Barcelona to (re)unveil its thinnest, smallest optical engine to date: the nHD Pico. It's small enough to fit into just about anything -- phones, slates, tiny projectors and the rear of your cranium should you choose to embed it there. As for specs? It's sporting a 640 x 360 resolution, a contrast ratio greater than 1,000:1, a true RGB LED wide color gamut and reliance on a low-power Pico DPP2601 / 2607 ASIC / processor. TI was using a newly launched Acer device (the C20, if we're being precise) to showcase the chip, and on-site representatives noted that other outfits are developing new kit with this guy in mind. In related news, another gem was on display that hasn't quite made it to market yet. The palm-sized nugget you see above is a full-on pico projector, designed to be powered entirely via USB. There's no built-in battery in this one, and no one would confess as to which company (or companies) were gearing up to ship a branded version of it later this year. That said, it's most certainly on the way, and you can bet we'll be keeping an eye out for it. Peruse the gallery's below at your leisure, of course.

Gallery: Texas Instruments USB-powered pico projector at MWC 2011


Gallery: Acer's nHD-based pico projector at MWC 2011

Texas Instruments shows off minuscule nHD Pico projector chipset, USB-powered prototype originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Feb 2011 06:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nikon patents DSLR camera / projector, high-end photographers may get to join the projection party originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MicroVision may not have any plans to turn the pico projector-equipped "mini-tablet" prototype it showed off at CES earlier this month into an actual product, but it looks like little-known Nioncom is now taking the idea and running with it. While it's still a bit too render-y for our tastes, the company insists that its MemoryKick Vision device is real, and that it will hit the US market sometime in the second quarter of the year. It's based around the same PicoP projector used in MicroVision's prototype, but it beefs things up with a larger 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen and, perhaps most notably, a 2.5-inch hard drive that promises to allow for 500GB to 1TB of storage (it also pushes the device's thickness to a full inch). Otherwise, you can expect to get Android 2.2 for an OS, a 5 megapixel camera, WiFi and Bluetooth, an accelerometer, HDMI in and out, a USB port, and an SD card slot for additional storage. Still no firm word on a price, but the company apparently expects it to be in the "mid-$500 range."

Gallery: Nioncom MemoryKick Vision

Nioncom announces Android-based, pico projector-equipped MemoryKick Vision originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Jan 2011 20:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're not sure how we missed this concept tablet at CES a few weeks ago -- oh right, there were over 40 something tablets hanging around! -- but MSI's projector-equipped Windows 7 slate sure is an interesting one. Yep, in addition to its crazy Butterfly and Angelow all-in-ones, MSI cobbled together a rather chunky, Atom-powered, 10-inch tablet with a built-in swivel projector. We don't have any details on the projector itself -- no lumens or resolution -- but according to Notebook Italia, it can be maneuvered to display on a wall or even flipped around to project downward onto a table. A MSI rep implied that the latter function could be used to enable some sort of laser projected keyboard (we're imagining it to be a lot like this one from Light Blue Optics), but there's no actual software in place for that yet. That seems to be a popular feature in concepts these days (see Mozilla's amazing Seabird) -- now just give us the real thing! Hit the source link for a few more shots of MSI's tablet / projector contraption.

Updated: Our friends at NetbookNews spotted a video of the concept tablet on TBreak. As you'd expect this looks like one unfinished product, but hit the break to check it out for yourself.

Continue reading MSI shows off tablet concept with an integrated projector

MSI shows off tablet concept with an integrated projector originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CESCES 2011Ces2011msiMSI WindPadMSI WindPad projectorMsiWindpadMsiWindpadProjectorpico projectorPicoProjectorprojectortabletwindows 7Windows7WindPad 100windpad 100wWindpad100Windpad100wThu, 20 Jan 2011 19:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Pioneer prototype laser-based heads-up display with Android hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/09/pioneer-prototype-laser-based-heads-up-display-with-android-hand/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/09/pioneer-prototype-laser-based-heads-up-display-with-android-hand/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/09/pioneer-prototype-laser-based-heads-up-display-with-android-hand/#comments Pioneer prototype laser-based heads-up display with Android hands-on Looking down at gauges? Officially passe. Check out Pioneer's vision of the future, a prototype that uses an embedded laser projector (a Microvision, as it were). They showed it a little earlier in Japan but this is the first time we've seen it in the US, and we got a chance to try it out. Right now it's just running a static demo, but the idea is that a virtual concierge (represented by our favorite mascot) pops up to give you information, and you could also get streaming video from traffic cameras, all without you having to look down. The information is supposed to come via a smartphone, we learned later an Android one at that, though things are a little vague. A release date is a little vague too, sometime in 2012, though we're told the company is working with car companies. But could we get this by next year? We'll see.

Gallery: Pioneer laser HUD hands-on

Continue reading Pioneer prototype laser-based heads-up display with Android hands-on (video)

Pioneer prototype laser-based heads-up display with Android hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 09 Jan 2011 23:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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