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[Osram's new LED package 50 percent brighter, promises cameraphone flashes that suck 50 percent less]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/28/osrams-new-led-package-50-percent-brighter-promises-cameraphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/28/osrams-new-led-package-50-percent-brighter-promises-cameraphon/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/28/osrams-new-led-package-50-percent-brighter-promises-cameraphon/#comments See those smiling twentysomethings up there? That, folks, is the kind of happiness that can only be achieved with 150 glorious lux of LED intensity. Fortunately, Siemens subsidiary Osram Opto Semiconductors has packaged a new LED chip that capable of putting up such impressive figures, a claimed 50 percent brighter than its predecessor -- and that makes it capable of evenly illuminating a 90-centimeter area from a distance of one meter away. Cameraphone flashes are an obvious application, but pocket projectors are another obvious benefactor -- it's nearly impossible to eke enough light out of 'em, and this should help. It's not clear whether a brighter pocket projector would have the same positive effect on the demeanor of a bunch of stylish youths, though -- more on that situation as we get it.

Osram's new LED package 50 percent brighter, promises cameraphone flashes that suck 50 percent less originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 28 Nov 2010 02:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: LG's CES 2010 announcements

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LG reveals Full HD 3D projector, Skype-enabled HDTVs and more at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HYPOLED, an 18-month-old project tasked with creating OLED microdisplays for upcoming pico projectors, has just released a report of its recent progress. Among the advances is a Fraunhofer IPMS-designed all digital VGA, full color OLED microdisplay backplane with matching pico projector optics. The display measures just 0.18-mm thick and is already in prototype manufacturing. The super miniscule display is connected to a MediaBox enabling it to operate via WiFi. Fraunhofer is now expected to begin developing a prototype of the full projector, meaning that with any luck, our picos should be getting a teensy, tiny bit cooler in the near future.

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HYPOLED develops mega-tiny VGA projector display, has a tiny coin in the photo to prove it originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Following CEDIA tradition, Runco (oh yes, they were actually here) had plenty to show off, with new projectors and LCDs, apparently enough that we needed two separate rooms for the press conference. We switched rooms to experience the company's new QuantumColor LED-lit Q-750i, combining Luminus Platlight technology with its own engineering to create what it says is unsurpassed performance and unrivaled customization. Its showcased a few new color management wrinkles, customers can have a shot at making green grass pop without skewing other elements starting in November for around $15k. The company also had in store new Crystal Portfolio LCDs, some featuring its OPAL technology for outdoor situations, and a new round of LightStyle series projectors, for the kind of folks who only want to spend five or seven grand on a PJ, while the VideoXtreme line falls somewhere between that and the $100k+ crowd. Also mentioned? The company plans to keep selling its plasmas, even though a certain someone (cough, Pio) has exited the market. Peep the read links for all the details and jaw dropping prices.

Read - Runco Unveils the Future of Home Theater Projection (QuantumColor)
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Gallery: LG HS200 video hands-on

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>divxdlpfeaturedvideofeatureshands-onhs200ifaifa 2009Ifa2009ledlgprojectorvideoSun, 06 Sep 2009 14:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Light Blue Optics' touch-based laser projector hitting manufacturers in Q4 -- will look nothing like this image]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/20/light-blue-optics-touch-based-laser-pico-projector-hitting-manu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/20/light-blue-optics-touch-based-laser-pico-projector-hitting-manu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/20/light-blue-optics-touch-based-laser-pico-projector-hitting-manu/#comments While the global economic crisis has swept aside a number of early innovators in mobile technology, Light Blue Optics finds itself flush with cash this morning. Having secured $15 million in funding, the UK outfit now plans to have its laser-based pico projection engine to OEMs by the end of the year; a move that should result in a tiny retail projector sometime in the first half of 2010. Why should you care? Well, unlike all those LED-based pico projectors now saturating the market, laser-based projectors offer more vivid colors and the ability to auto-focus that mobile image as it's moved about. Even better, LBO has touch-enabled the system allowing users to interact with the projected display. A second generation engine about the size of a sugar cube will ultimately allow the technology to be embedded in mobile devices like cellphones as we're already seeing with LED-based engines. Since the supplied image above totally misrepresents the first generation device, we've embedded a video of the tech, first published in March, after the break. Skip to the 3-minute mark if you want to avoid the pitch.

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Samsung's P410M pocket projector is just a little bit better originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Prepare for the LED powered followup to projectiondesign's F32 projector as it will show off the FL32 model at InfoComm '09, available in 1080p and WUXGA (1920x1200) editions. More than prepared for an existence of pumping out ESPN 24/7 in your den, the ReaLED illumination at its heart promises 100,000 hours of life and improved image quality. Want more details, like price and exact specs? So do we.

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projectiondesign ReaLED illuminated FL32 projector to debut at InfoComm '09 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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BenQ GP1 LED pocket projector reviewed: loved, possibly lurved originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 May 2009 05:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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: BenQ GP1 (P1) LED pocket projector hands-on

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BenQ GP1 (P1) LED pocket projector eyes-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Vivitek didn't really do an awesome job of making its very first projectors anything memorable (see, you didn't even know they were in the beamer biz, now did you?), but it's hoping to remedy that here at CES 2009 with the beastly HC7500A. Said device is the world's first 1080p LED projector, offering up a 35,000:1 contrast ratio, 1,920 x 1,080 native resolution, 700-lumen brightness rating and a lamp-free LED light source that can keep shining for around 20,000 hours. We know, you're impressed. But impressed enough to drop $13,999 for one in June? Full release is after the break.

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Read - TI's DLP Pico roundup
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TI's DLP Pico technology unveiled in new round of pico projectors originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The MPro110 has picked up some pretty positive vibes in the burgeoning pico projector market, but 3M is already looking well beyond that. At this year's CES, the company is debuting the LCoS-based MM200, a micro projection engine that is destined to find its way into cellphones, handheld accessories and digital cameras of the future. Reportedly, the device can project a 50-inch image while only drawing a single watt of power, and best of all, it'll be "available for consumer purchase in 2009." Yeah, as in, this year. One more look is after the break.

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3M's MM200 micro projector seeks integration within cellphones, cameras originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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See there? It really fits in a wine glass, which means this diminutive PJ is well suited for any random underground movie marathons you've got rolling around in the back of your mind. The LCoS-driven beamer can only output in VGA (640 x 480) and packs just ten lumens of brightness, but with a shell this small, we're willing to forgive most of the obvious drawbacks. You'll find an obligatory AV input as well as built-in speakers, but there's no mention of a price just yet. In fact, call us when you've managed to get 1080p out of something this size -- then you'll have our full, undivided attention.

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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).

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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).

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LG shows off HS102 DLP mobile projector with built-in battery, DivX player originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Delta calls "first" on LED-based DLP projector with a little help from Luminus originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Delta calls "first" on LED-based DLP projector with a little help from Luminus originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We can't blame you if you missed it, but Dell's latest leaked PowerPoint had one little gem tucked away near the end of the 31 slide deck. No, not the Coolslice homeslice, rather the Pocket Projector. Weighing just 1.1 pounds, this LED projector is either incredibly small, or that's a Texas-sized coffee mug... either of which could be true in Dell country. No word on release date though we expect it to pop with the rest of the Latitude E-series in Q4.

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Dell's Pocket Projector is easy to overlook originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

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TI showcases 3D projector and DLP Pico chipset at InfoComm originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

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TI showcases 3D projector and DLP Pico chipset at InfoComm originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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.

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Luminus Devices' PhlatLight technology gets detailed originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Honlai may not be a household name just yet, but if it can up the resolution on its minuscule projectors just a hair, there stands a decent chance for it to become one. Details are pretty scarce right now, but we do know that the MP100 LED mini-projector utilizes LCoS micro-projection technology and can throw up a 640 x 480 image between 5- and 37-inches. We're also hearing that it packs a modest 200:1 contrast ratio and a lamp good for some 20,000 hours of use. Not a peep on pricing / availability, but we'll be keeping an ear to the ground for more on either.

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Honlai reveals palm-sized MP100 LED projector originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Honlai may not be a household name just yet, but if it can up the resolution on its minuscule projectors just a hair, there stands a decent chance for it to become one. Details are pretty scarce right now, but we do know that the MP100 LED mini-projector utilizes LCoS micro-projection technology and can throw up a 640 x 480 image between 5- and 37-inches. We're also hearing that it packs a modest 200:1 contrast ratio and a lamp good for some 20,000 hours of use. Not a peep on pricing / availability, but we'll be keeping an ear to the ground for more on either.

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Honlai reveals palm-sized MP100 LED projector originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Underpowered projector, meet iPod dock originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We could hardly believe the audacity when LG first started touting its Chocolate hand held projector, but now that they've played down the cross-branding -- it's just known as the HS101 now -- and rounded out a few more of the specs, we're beginning to see the light. The teensy, 1.7 pound LED DLP projector runs at a 2000:1 contrast ratio, with 800 x 600 pixels at a standard 4:3 ratio. The LED is rated at 20,000 hours, which means an end to extravagant bulb purchases. There are of course those soft-touch keys, and a lot of black all over, but we won't begrudge LG those little Chocolate nods. Inputs include DV, D-Sub and DVI, and the projector will be available worldwide for 799 Euros ($1090 US).

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LG's HS101 portable LED Chocolate-inspired projector arrives originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We could hardly believe the audacity when LG first started touting its Chocolate hand held projector, but now that they've played down the cross-branding -- it's just known as the HS101 now -- and rounded out a few more of the specs, we're beginning to see the light. The teensy, 1.7 pound LED DLP projector runs at a 2000:1 contrast ratio, with 800 x 600 pixels at a standard 4:3 ratio. The LED is rated at 20,000 hours, which means an end to extravagant bulb purchases. There are of course those soft-touch keys, and a lot of black all over, but we won't begrudge LG those little Chocolate nods. Inputs include DV, D-Sub and DVI, and the projector will be available worldwide for 799 Euros ($1090 US).

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Explay's nanoprojector gets a little face time originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Jan 2007 23:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung's 1.5-pound LED projector makes it stateside originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 23:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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