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BenQ GP1 (P1) LED pocket projector eyes-on
Remember that GP1 pico projector that was quietly announced alongside a slew of others at CES this year? Apparently it's sporting the P1 moniker in Europe, which is infinitely confusing given that BenQ used to have a PJ that looked mighty similar to this one, and yeah, it too was called the P1. At any rate, the GP1 you see here is BenQ's first ever LED beamer, and with it will come an 858 x 600 native resolution, 100 ANSI lumens, 2,000:1 contrast ratio, an integrated USB reader, TI's DLP technology and a lamp life of 20,000 hours. It should be out in Germany by April, but we're still expecting it here in the US next month for a lofty $599.%Gallery-46757%
Luminus shoves PhlatLight tech into three new PJs, intros PT-121 chipset
Chalk up a few more for Luminus Devices, who has just announced that three more projectors are sporting its PhlatLight technology. Acer's K10 pocket projector is home to the company's PT-39, while the PT-120 makes itself comfortable in Chi Lin Technology's next generation HD home theater beamer. Finally, the company's tech will also be within Delta Electronics' HT-8000, which is set to go down as the industry's first Full HD LED-based DLP projector. In related news, Luminus is also debuting its PT-121 chipset, which aims to make things even brighter and more colorful for future lamp-free beamers. Jump on past the break for the full release, and don't mind the bragging.
LG shows off HS102 DLP mobile projector with built-in battery, DivX player
Pardon us while we lick our chops, but we're digging -- nay, loving -- LG's HS102. The finely tuned successor to the delectable HS101 boasts an 800 x 600 native resolution, 160 ANSI lumens, 2,000:1 contrast ratio, 4:3 / 16:9 output options, PhlatLight LED technology, and a built-in DivX player for good measure. On top of that, you'll also find an integrated rechargeable battery that'll keep things beaming for around two hours. It's said to be available now in South Korea for around ???670,000 ($555), and you can peep the read link for a few more images (including in-action shots).[Thanks, Jonathan]
Texas Instruments' new LED-based DLP projection shines in person, due Q4
Delta Electronics might've jumped the gun a bit with its claim of firsties on Texas Instruments' new "PhlatLight" HD LED DLP projector tech. Delta hasn't brought even a prototype to IFA, but over at Texas Instruments there's a Vivitek version of the lamp-free projector tech, which TI claims will be the first to market sometime in Q4 of 2008. The specs they rattled off are undoubtedly impressive: 50% better color range, 500,000:1 contrast ratio, 30% less power draw, and of course 1080p to put a feather in the cap. In TI's darkened viewing room the image was certainly impressive, but we're guessing specs like these could carry over nicely into our less-than-ideal bedsheet setup back home.[Via Engadget Spanish]%Gallery-30821%
Delta calls "first" on LED-based DLP projector with a little help from Luminus
Even though the product doesn't have any availability, pricing, or even a name yet, Delta Electronics is claiming to have the first full HD LED-based DLP projector, and is showing a demo unit at IFA and CEDIA. Using tech developed by TI and Luminus Devices, Delta says it's ready to go with a full-size 1080p projector with "PhlatLight" LEDs pumping out the lumens, which of course means an end to futzing around with burnt-out projector bulbs right in the middle of your feature presentation. No doubt, we're seeing LEDs show up in all manner of display devices, and if LED-lamped projector prices follow a trajectory like LED-backlit LCDs, we'd be happy campers indeed.[Via About Projectors] Read - Delta Electronics first LED HD projector Read - Luminus and TI develop lamp-free tech
TI showcases 3D projector and DLP Pico chipset at InfoComm
InfoComm is in full swing down in Vegas, and Texas Instruments isn't wasting any time showcasing its latest gear. First up is a prototype 1080p beamer hailed as the industry's first with a lamp-free design. Said unit also utilizes a PhlatLight LED light source and a BrilliantColor chipset, and if TI is to be believed, certain vendors will be shipping wares based on this stuff later this year. Moving on, we're being (re)treated to the planet's "first" 3D front projector (also known as the F10 AS3D), designed in cooperation with projectiondesign. Hidden beneath the big boys is the DLP Pico chipset for mobile applications, which will unsurprisingly pop up in pico projectors from companies like Optoma in late 2008 (Europe and Asia) / 2009 (the rest of us). Peek the full release after the break. %Gallery-25432%
Luminus Devices' PhlatLight technology gets detailed
Today, Samsung is the only TV maker with sets containing Luminus Devices' PhlatLight, but according to a new report detailing the technology, that could be a-changin'. We heard that this stuff was taking home some fancy award earlier this year, but now we're getting a real in-depth look at what all it can do to make our lives better. Aside from having the potential to last the entire lifetime of the TV (over 60,000 hours) and "deliver a consistent picture without fading," PhlatLight essentially "combines the benefits of both LED and laser technologies." There's plenty more on the technicalities waiting in the read link below, but those focused on end products will be delighted to know that this system is slated to arrive in front projectors and pocket projectors in the not-too-distant future.
Luminus PhlatLight LED backlighting grabs a gold award
No doubt, emissive displays like plasma and OLED get lots of oohs and ahs, but for right now, LCD dominates the market. With plasma moving to the niches and OLED still on the horizon, we're happy to see that innovation in LCD performance keeps on coming. No doubt the biggest innovation we saw last year was the introduction of LED backlighting. Fashion being what it is, though, Luminus Devices' PhlatLight technology -- which puts LEDs along the display edges as opposed to directly behind the panel -- makes it possible bring LED backlighting to increasingly thin cabinets. Personally, we'd go for a slightly thicker display to get HDR capability from our LEDs; but we're on the fringe like that. For its contribution to making thin, evenly backlit, energy efficient LCDs, Luminus will be given the Society of Information Display's Gold Award next week alongside two other gadgets familiar around these parts: the Apple iPhone and Sony XEL-1.
Nuvision now shipping 52LEDLP
Originally expected in September, Nuvision has slipped its first LED-based DLP RPTV into October as it announced the 52LEDLP is now shipping. The second 1080p LED backlit DLP we've seen after Samsung's HL-S5679W, this 52-inch set with LED "Phlatlight" brings all the benefits expected from the switch from traditional lighting technology, longer life, improved color reproduction, instant on (4 seconds to full brightness). Throw in 500 nits of brightness, over 5000:1 contrast ratio. dual 1080p HDMI inputs and you can see why many people are excited about the prospects of this and future DLPs -- now that this one has shipped, expect larger models to follow soon -- from Nuvision. The $4,399 MSRP still stands although it can be found for quite a bit less. We can't wait to check out a production model in person to see how it compares to the Samsung.
