PhoneSuit is bringing you their latest Android-powered pico projector, the Lightplay. Running on Android 2.3 OS, this LCoS-based projector provides 1024 x 600 native resolution, 50 ANSI lumens brightness and up to 30,000 hours of RGB LED lamp life. What’s more, it also comes with an 8GB of internal storage, a USB port, a mini-USB port, an HDMI port, a built-in 2100mAh rechargeable battery and WiFi connectivity. The Lightplay will begin shipping from November 1st for $399. [PhoneSuit]
Do you want a small, portable projector that can stream a near-endless supply of movies and TV shows onto any surface with no extra hardware? Of course you do! Which makes 3M’s Roku-streaming projector such a welcome concept—and such a let down. More »
When we talk about pico projectors, this particular niche market seems to be having trouble of breaking into mainstream consciousness. The thing is, how many of us actually need to make presentations to a small group of people in a room at a whim? If that is the case, carrying a pico projector makes sense, but a tablet would also be able to serve its purpose – albeit less effectively than having information on your presentation projected onto the wall or a viewable surface. The thing is, pico projectors lack the brightness level and battery life to last the distance, and the AAXA P300 pico projector intends to address at least one of the issues mentioned.
For starters, the AAXA P300 pico projector will feature a 300 lumens brightness which places it at the higher echelon for its device segment, not to mention carrying the ability to throw out images and videos at a far higher resolution count that most of the other pico projectors. I am referring to a 720p resolution, although its 75 minute battery life does leave plenty to be desired despite being in line of expectations for a pico projector. Still, it can be said to be an achievement considering how the brightness level has increased.
At point of publishing, the AAXA P300 from AAXA Technologies is deemed to be the “world’s brightest battery-powered pico projector” – anyone out there willing to dispute this statement? Share your thoughts in the comments below. What about the hardware specifications crammed into the AAXA P300? Well, it will come with a revolutionary new pico optical engine that does 300 peak lumens at a high definition (HD) resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, running on Texas Instruments’ DLP Technology.
Not only that, the Vibrant Color LED technology which is used to deliver dazzling color quality also touts an operating life of over 15,000 hours, where is said to be able to generate a viewing experience of up to 120”. A robust ARM processor runs underneath the hood, allowing it to handle high resolution 720p video, picture, and picture slide-show playback. We would advise you to hook this up to a power supply if you intend to watch movies with it, in addition to connecting a decent sound system since the dual 1-watt speakers would not be able to fill up a room with tub-thumping audio. So, any takers?
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AAXA Technologies is proud to announce their newest pico projector, the P300. Claimed as the world’s brightest battery-powered HD pocket projector, this travel-friendly DLP projector provides 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution, 300 ANSI lumens brightness (DC), 2000:1 contrast ratio and up to 15,000 hours of Triple RGB LEDs lamp life. What’s more, it also comes with a built-in media player, a microSD card slot, an HDMI port, a USB port and two built-in 1W stereo speakers. The P300 will begin shipping from October 26th for $419. [Product Page]
JVC has finally released its latest D-ILA 4K projectors in the Japanese market. Dubbed as the JVC DLA-X95R, DLA-X75R and DLA-X55R, these 4K projectors are equipped with the JVC e-Shift technology that upconverts and scales 2D HD content to a 4K signal with a 3840 x 2160 pixel resolution. Other features include a new illumination system and a new polarizing wire grid, which is combined with e-shift2 for higher native contrast. No word on pricing at this moment. [Akihabara]
When 3M started frankensteining its pico projectors into smartphones a few years ago as a proof of concept, it was novel, but really had no practical use in the real world. (Even for the enterprise world and its infinite powerpoint presentations). But seeing a projector built into Smart Devices’ SmartQ U7 Android tablet has me full of ideas on how to use it. More »
When one talks about the name ‘3M’, what comes across your mind? I clearly remember that my very first “proper” mouse pad that I used for gaming was the 3M Precise Mousing Surface which cost a poor student like me a fair amount more than a decade ago, while I looked on enviously at the Razer Pads that my better off friends were able to afford. Thankfully, that did not mean I lost automatically in a Quake duel, since there is the skill factor to take into consideration. Well, 3M has come up with something totally different from a Mousing Surface this time around, but rather, they have introduced the 3M Streaming Projector which will rely on the spanking new Roku Streaming Stick to get the job done.
In a nutshell, the 3M Streaming Projector delivers access to hundreds of channels from practically anywhere, where you are able to enjoy the big-screen movie experience right there and then in the comfort of your living room. 3M and Roku’s partnership has resulted in a truly unique and affordable entertainment experience, touting it to be the first of its kind in the world. You can now share your favorite videos or even stream a movie from online, sharing the instant cinema big-screen viewing experience anywhere as long as there is a decent Wi-Fi connection in place.
The 3M Streaming Projector is tiny enough to fit in your hand, but it is also able to project an image up to 120 inches across diagonally, making it ideal for family movie nights, sleepovers and evening backyard parties. You will not be able to finish watching the Titanic or any of the Lord of the Rings episodes without hooking this up to a nearby power outlet as it has a maximum battery life of only two hours and 45 minutes.
The 3M Streaming Projector is already up for pre-order over at Amazon.com for $299 a pop, which is quite a decent price point.
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A group of engineers from Disney Research have crafted a new method to create interactive objects using 3D printers. Referred to as “printed optics,” the lure of this technology is the ability to transform inert 3D models into interactive subjects by embedding 3D printed light piping into an object with minimal electronic components. Illuminated by LEDs and mobile projectors, this new breakthrough in optics has the potential to replace LCD and LED screens to display information on smaller interactive devices. If you find yourself scratching your head trying to visualize such a mojo in action, then check out the video after the break. It will enlighten you.
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A big-screen TV is great for the living room, but you’d be hard-pressed to take it anywhere. The new 3M Streaming Projector Powered By Roku, on the other hand, is a bit more portable, and will let you splash your favorite streaming content onto the surface of your choice, at sizes as large as 120 inches wide. More »
So you think that the market for a portable mini projector is dead? Well, I myself did see it to be that way at some point in time, but perhaps I might be persuaded otherwise this time around with the announcement of the Lightplay projector from PhoneSuit. This is no ordinary pico projector, simply for the fact that it runs off the Android operating system from Google, something that you would normally see in smartphones, tablets and now, the digital camera (thanks to Samsung’s Galaxy Camera, of course). Well, the Lightplay Android-powered projector would certainly be one of the very first in such a market, and if it actually takes off in a big way, we could be looking at a new niche market.
Of course, being an Android-powered device, the Lightplay will definitely be able to hook up to the Google Play marketplace, giving you access to thousands upon thousands of software, apps, games, and content. Expect to enjoy hugely popular apps such as Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja, Netflix, and Facebook amongst others on the Lightplay itself. Of course, it will need some kind of hardware underneath the hood to make sure that your projecting Android experience will be a smooth one, and thankfully, the Lightplay comes with a 1GHz processor, where it is accompanied 8GB of internal memory, a Wi-Fi connection, a rechargeable battery, and a slew of accessories.
Being small enough to fit into the palm of one’s hand, most pockets or bags, the Lightplay’s optical engine is capable of projecting a high resolution display of up to 80-inches across diagonally onto most surfaces. Apart from that, remember how we talked about the included accessories? The Lightplay comes with a wireless keyboard and motion controller with 3 axis gyroscope technology so that you can make use of natural hand swipes and movement in order to match the touch interface that you have come to know and love on the Android platform.
The Lightplay can be pre-ordered now for $499 a pop, where shipping will commence from November 1st onwards.
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