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[IRL: Verizon Jetpack MiFi 4620, iHome iC50 and Epson's EH-TW9000 3D projector]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/13/irl-verizon-jetpack-mifi-iHome-ic50-Epson-EH-TW9000/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/13/irl-verizon-jetpack-mifi-iHome-ic50-Epson-EH-TW9000/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/13/irl-verizon-jetpack-mifi-iHome-ic50-Epson-EH-TW9000/#comments Welcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.

Just call this week's column the something borrowed edition. Rather than do a formal review -- the sort of cookie-cutter project that can be over and done with in a week, frankly -- we asked three staffers to not just test new products, but to live with them. For starters, our very own jet-setting Darren Murph used Verizon Wireless' new Jetpack MiFi 4620L to get work done on the go, while our new editor Jon Fingas traded in his Sony clock radio for an iHome dock that promised to play nice with his non-Apple device. Rounding things out, Sharif took a $4,000 3D projector for a weeks-long spin because, well, why not?

Continue reading IRL: Verizon Jetpack MiFi 4620, iHome iC50 and Epson's EH-TW9000 3D projector

IRL: Verizon Jetpack MiFi 4620, iHome iC50 and Epson's EH-TW9000 3D projector originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 May 2012 10:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D projector3dProjector4620Darren McFaddenDarrenMcfaddenEH-TW9000engadgetirlEpsonEpson EH-TW9000EpsonEh-tw9000iC50iHomeiHome iC50IhomeIc50IRLJetpack MiFi 4620JetpackMifi4620Jon FingasJonFingasLTEMiFiMiFi 4620Mifi4620projectorprojectorsSharif SakrSharifSakrVerizonVerizon Jetpack MiFi 4620Verizon WirelessVerizonJetpackMifi4620VerizonWirelessSun, 13 May 2012 10:54:00 EST<![CDATA[RED teases 4K REDray player and projector for the theater / millionaire set]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/16/red-teases-4k-redray-player-and-projector/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/16/red-teases-4k-redray-player-and-projector/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/16/red-teases-4k-redray-player-and-projector/#comments RED teases 4K REDray player and Laser projector for the theater / millionaire set

We don't deny our unhealthy love for RED's gear, so just imagine the look on our poor-but-aspiring faces when Jim Jannard teased a 4K laser projector coming this year. Now the spec-list is out, we can see that the subtly branded REDray Laser will display 2D or 3D for passive glasses at up to 120fps, while lasting over 25,000 hours and costing less than $10,000. At the same time, there are more details on REDRay, a compatible player that'll throw out 4K content from its internal HD, SD cards or flash media. Wish list. Added.

RED teases 4K REDray player and projector for the theater / millionaire set originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D4K4K Projector4kProjectorGlasses-FreehdpostcrossHigh-EndJim JannardJimJannardProjectorProjectorsREDRED EPICRED LASERRedEpicRedLaserREDRaySD CardSdCardMon, 16 Apr 2012 05:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer's C120 pico projector goes on sale, ready to be powered by your PC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/09/acers-c120-pico-projector-goes-on-sale-ready-to-be-powered-by/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/09/acers-c120-pico-projector-goes-on-sale-ready-to-be-powered-by/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/09/acers-c120-pico-projector-goes-on-sale-ready-to-be-powered-by/#comments Image
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.

Continue reading Acer's C120 pico projector goes on sale, ready to be powered by your PC

Acer's C120 pico projector goes on sale, ready to be powered by your PC originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acerc120picopico projectorPicoProjectorprojectorprojectorsvideoMon, 09 Apr 2012 10:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Epson joins fitness market with world's lightest GPS watch]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/epson-joins-fitness-market-with-worlds-lightest-gps-watch/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/epson-joins-fitness-market-with-worlds-lightest-gps-watch/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/epson-joins-fitness-market-with-worlds-lightest-gps-watch/#comments In the world of electronics, the size of a device directly relates to its ability to pull ahead of the competition -- especially when it comes to fitness-tracking gadgets. The latest and greatest in this field has emerged from the most unexpected of places, with Epson, a company known for its printers and projectors, releasing the world's lightest GPS watch. This timepiece, specifically designed for runners, reportedly offers more accurate readings and better battery life (up to 12 hours on one charge) than competing products from Garmin, with acute data on distance, speed and pace, all due to its newly-designed 13mm-thick module. If sweat is an issue, the water-resistant casing offers protection against a full submersion of up to 50 meters -- you can wipe your brow with a sigh of relief. Pricing and availability on the company's latest concept is still unknown, but you can let your eyes do the jogging as you peruse the press release just past the break.

Continue reading Epson joins fitness market with world's lightest GPS watch

Epson joins fitness market with world's lightest GPS watch originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>datadistanceEpsonfitnessGarminGPSGpsWatchjogjoggerjoggersjoggingpaceprinterprintersprojectorprojectorsprotectionraceracesracingrunrunnerrunnersrunningSeiko Epsonspeedsportingsporting eventssporting goodssportssweatwatchwatchesTue, 21 Feb 2012 23:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Ask Engadget: Best HD LED Pico Projector for a small room?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/28/ask-engadget-best-hd-led-pico-projector-for-a-small-room/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/28/ask-engadget-best-hd-led-pico-projector-for-a-small-room/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/28/ask-engadget-best-hd-led-pico-projector-for-a-small-room/#comments
We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is from Ellio, who fancies switching up his home entertainment kit with a HD LED projector. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.
"I'm looking to buy a small HD LED projector to use at home for movies and games etc. I'd prefer it to be small to avoid having another large black box cluttering up the place and LED because of the decent lifetime compared to traditional projectors. I'd be happy with a 720p resolution device, but a lot of pico projectors are under 30 lumens, is this level sufficient for a decent size-display in a dim room? Thanks a bunch!"
So, what's it gonna be dear friends? If you don't know the drill: it's a jump to your left, a step to your right, put your hands on your hips and leave a comment below.

Ask Engadget: Best HD LED Pico Projector for a small room? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AEAskAsk EngadgetAskEngadgetEngadgethdpostcrossProjectorProjectorsSat, 28 Jan 2012 21:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Epson's iProjection wireless projection app: wireless projection using an app]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/23/epson-iprojection/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/23/epson-iprojection/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/23/epson-iprojection/#comments
Facetious headlines aside, Epson's produced iProjection: an app that lets you display those awkward holiday snaps on any wirelessly connected (Epson branded) projectors from your iOS device. All you need is to make sure your iPod/Pad/Phone is on the same network as the projector, launch the app and make sure the first thing on show isn't that candid shot of you on a beach. You'll be able to pull PDF, JPEG and PNG image files from your handheld, Dropbox and Gmail from the cloud and via Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Keynote files from the desktop. It's available today for free from the App store (you can assume the projectors will require actual cash) and after the break you'll find a press release cooling on the window.

Continue reading Epson's iProjection wireless projection app: wireless projection using an app

Epson's iProjection wireless projection app: wireless projection using an app originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BusinessEducationEpsonEpson iProjectionEpson ProjectorEpson ProjectorsEpsonIprojectionEpsonProjectorEpsonProjectorsiDeviceiOSiPadiPhoneiPod TouchIpodTouchiProjectionmobilepostcrossProjectorProjectorsMon, 23 Jan 2012 13:27:00 EST<![CDATA[BryteWerks Model One combines HTPC and 16:10 HD projector for $2,449]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/brytewerks-model-one-combines-htpc-and-16-10-hd-projector-for-2/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/brytewerks-model-one-combines-htpc-and-16-10-hd-projector-for-2/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/brytewerks-model-one-combines-htpc-and-16-10-hd-projector-for-2/#comments With countless digital projectors ranging in quality from the bottom-shelf drug store stocking stuffer to the six-figure top-of-the-line behemoth, getting your foot in the door as a manufacturer is a near-impossible endeavor. Unless you've designed something like this -- the Model One, from BryteWerks. We've only had a peek at the ultra-sleek glossy black renders at this point, but we're holding out hope that this cube looks as fantastic in person as it does in the gallery below. Inside, you'll find a 16:10 widescreen 1920 x 1200 projector with a brightness of 6,000-11,000 lumens, depending on configuration. There's also a built-in home theater PC, complete with an Intel Core i3 to i7 CPU, Blu-ray drive and storage options that include a 2TB HDD or 500GB SSD. The system can be controlled using the embedded 720p 8.9-inch touchscreen, or remotely using a keyboard and mouse or an Android or iOS app. There's no word on release date just yet, but Model One pricing ranges from $2,449 to $5,999. Hit up the source link to place your order after the site goes live on January 9th.

Gallery: BryteWerks Model One

Continue reading BryteWerks Model One combines HTPC and 16:10 HD projector for $2,449

BryteWerks Model One combines HTPC and 16:10 HD projector for $2,449 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all-in-oneBryteWerksBryteWerks model oneBrytewerksModelOnecomputercomputersdisplaydisplayshdhdpostcrosshdtvhome theaterhome theater pcHomeTheaterHomeTheaterPchtpcmodel oneModelOneprojectorprojectorsThu, 05 Jan 2012 21:32:00 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]

Continue reading Trio of Microsoft projectors lets you get quasi-physical with AR interaction (video)

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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ARaugmented realityaugmented reality advertisingAugmentedRealityAugmentedRealityAdvertisingCambridgefuturegesturegesture controlGestureControlIMUIMUsIR cameraIrCameraKinectMicrosoftmicrosoft kinectMicrosoft ResearchMicrosoftKinectMicrosoftResearchMSpico projectorPicoProjectorprojectorprojectorsresearchvideoTue, 01 Nov 2011 14:08:00 EST<![CDATA[SideBySide makes tiny projectors fun again (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/17/sidebyside-makes-tiny-projectors-fun-again-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/17/sidebyside-makes-tiny-projectors-fun-again-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/17/sidebyside-makes-tiny-projectors-fun-again-video/#comments Kids these days just don't get thrilled by tiny projectors the way they used to. Disney Research is hoping to address the problem with its new SideBySide prototype, a pico projector that interacts with images projected nearby. The device outputs both visible and infrared light, while a built-in sensor detects the latter, allowing it to react to the image. The team showed off a handful of applications for the technology, including a few games, drag and drop file sharing and the ability to change perspectives on a 3D model. Non-interactive video after the jump.

Continue reading SideBySide makes tiny projectors fun again (video)

SideBySide makes tiny projectors fun again (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>disneydisney researchDisneyResearchinfraredpicopico projectorsPicoProjectorsprojectorprojectorsvideoMon, 17 Oct 2011 13:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Epson launches five 3D, 1080p home theater projectors for serious cinephiles]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/08/epson-launches-five-3d-1080p-home-theater-projectors-for-seriou/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/08/epson-launches-five-3d-1080p-home-theater-projectors-for-seriou/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/08/epson-launches-five-3d-1080p-home-theater-projectors-for-seriou/#comments Epson 3D Projectors New projectors quietly slip on to shelves almost every day, but Epson's new PowerLite Pro Cinema 6010, and updated Home Cinema series certainly caught our attention. They combine 1080p images with active 3D tech for a price that home theater builders shouldn't immediately dismiss. The flagship Pro Cinema 6010 and Home Cinema 5010 lines can output 2,400 lumens while maintaining a contrast ratio of 200,000:1. Both also include the ability to convert 2D content to 3D on the fly. The primary difference between the $4,000 6010 and $3,000 5010 (the wirelessHD-equipped 5010e will run about $3,500) is the included accessories and options: like ceiling mounts, 3D glasses and additional lens modes. The budget 3010 ($1,600) and 3010e ($1,800) models sport a more modest 40,000:1 contrast ratio and 2,200 lumen rating, but do have a pair of built-in 10W speakers. Oddly, only the 3010 package will include 3D glasses. The Pro Cinema 6010 and Home Cinema 5010 line will start shipping in November, while the 3010 series will land in October. Check out the PR after the break.

Continue reading Epson launches five 3D, 1080p home theater projectors for serious cinephiles

Epson launches five 3D, 1080p home theater projectors for serious cinephiles originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p3D3d projector3dProjectorepsonepson powerliteepson powerlite home cinemaepson powerlite home cinema 3010epson powerlite home cinema 3010eepson powerlite home cinema 5010epson powerlite home cinema 5010eepson powerlite pro cinemaepson powerlite pro cinema 6010EpsonPowerliteEpsonPowerliteHomeCinemaEpsonPowerliteHomeCinema3010EpsonPowerliteHomeCinema3010eEpsonPowerliteHomeCinema5010EpsonPowerliteHomeCinema5010eEpsonPowerliteProCinemaEpsonPowerliteProCinema6010hdHD ProjectorhdpostcrossHdProjectorhome cinemahome cinema 3010home cinema 3010ehome cinema 5010home cinema 5010eHomeCinemaHomeCinema3010HomeCinema3010eHomeCinema5010HomeCinema5010epowerlite home cinemapowerlite home cinema 3010powerlite home cinema 3010epowerlite home cinema 5010powerlite home cinema 5010epowerlite pro cinema 6010PowerliteHomeCinemaPowerliteHomeCinema3010PowerliteHomeCinema3010ePowerliteHomeCinema5010PowerliteHomeCinema5010ePowerliteProCinema6010pro cinema 6010ProCinema6010projectorprojectorsThu, 08 Sep 2011 16:43:00 EST<![CDATA[MiLi slims down and shuts up with Pico Projector 2]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/mili-slims-down-and-shuts-up-with-pico-projector-2/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/mili-slims-down-and-shuts-up-with-pico-projector-2/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/18/mili-slims-down-and-shuts-up-with-pico-projector-2/#comments
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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applebeamboxiphoneipod touchIpodTouchmilimili pico projector 2MiliPicoProjector2mini projectorsMiniProjectorspico projectorpico projector 2PicoProjectorPicoProjector2pocket projectorpocket projectorsPocketProjectorPocketProjectorsprojectorprojectorsWed, 18 May 2011 11:29:00 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]

German researchers prototype 6mm thick pico projector originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>displayfraunhoferfraunhofer instituteFraunhoferInstitutegermanypicoprojectorprojectorsprototyperesearchtinySat, 29 Jan 2011 12:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony's VPL-VW90ES 3D projector priced and dated for the US]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/sonys-vpl-vw90es-3d-projector-priced-and-dated-for-the-us/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/sonys-vpl-vw90es-3d-projector-priced-and-dated-for-the-us/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/sonys-vpl-vw90es-3d-projector-priced-and-dated-for-the-us/#comments Say hello to the latest additions to Sony's lineup of SXRD projectors announced at CEDIA 2010, the VPL-VW90ES and the VPL-VWPRO1. Previously introduced at IFA, the VPL-VW90ES is not only Sony's first projector to wear the Elevated Standard brand and include all the custom installer tidbits that go with that, but it's also the first to do 3D. The MSRP for all that high end construction, 240Hz framerate and 1,000 ANSI lumens brightness is a buck under $10,000 when it ships in November. Just in case you don't have that in your couch cushions, it's also introduced a new 2D-only model at the lower end of the line, the VPL-VWPRO1 has a higher brightness rating than its more expensive cousin, but a lower contrast ratio and price of $3,400, available in October. Check the press release after the break for all the specs available or just peek in the gallery for our hands-on pics.

Gallery: Sony VPL-VM90ES

Continue reading Sony's VPL-VW90ES 3D projector priced and dated for the US

Sony's VPL-VW90ES 3D projector priced and dated for the US originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p3dactive shutterActiveShuttereshands-onprojectorprojectorssonysxrdvpl-vw90esvpl-vwpro1Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Runco reveals LS-10d and LS-10i projectors to bring home theaters out of the basement]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/runco-reveals-ls-10d-and-ls-10i-projectors-to-bring-home-theater/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/runco-reveals-ls-10d-and-ls-10i-projectors-to-bring-home-theater/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/runco-reveals-ls-10d-and-ls-10i-projectors-to-bring-home-theater/#comments
Unlike most high-end projectors designed strictly to live in nice dark dungeons, Runco's new three chip DLP, 1080p LS-10d and LS-10i projectors are built to perform in a wider range of rooms -- which is good news for penthouse dwellers lacking a basement. Both are packed with the usual proprietary picture-enhancing accoutrements and also support the firm's nifty CineGlide motorized 2.35:1 anamorphic lens solution for users who can't bear to view black bars around their image. The LS-10i sports an internal image processor, while the LS-10d ups the ante with Runco's DHD rack-mounted external video processor. That upgrade enables IR and RS-232 control as well as the ability to install the processor next to your existing HT setup -- a real boon for those not building a fresh home theater out of their old squash court. Either can also be custom painted and printed to match any decor, so there's no need to fear the gear clashing with the drapes. Release-wise, the LS-10i is coming in October for just under $22,000, while the LS-10d ships later in December for a hair below $27,000. That's way more than the sub-$10k range of other LightStyle models, but it's nothing compared to Runco's $90k+ 3D cinema projectors, so we'll quit our plebeian whining. For full details see the PR after the break.

Continue reading Runco reveals LS-10d and LS-10i projectors to bring home theaters out of the basement

Runco reveals LS-10d and LS-10i projectors to bring home theaters out of the basement originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080p1080p projector1080pProjector16:92.35:1AnamorphicLensAnamorphicLensesaspect ratioAspectRatiodlpdlp projectorDlpProjectorHDHD ProjectorHD videoHdProjectorHdVideohome theaterhome theater projectorHomeTheaterHomeTheaterProjectorlightstyleLightStyle ProjectorLightstyleProjectorLS-10dLS-10iprojectorsruncoRunco LightStyleRunco LightStyle ProjectorRunco LS-10dRunco LS-10irunco projectorsRuncoLightstyleRuncoLightstyleProjectorRuncoLs-10dRuncoLs-10iRuncoProjectorsMon, 20 Sep 2010 12:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Epson shows off IU-01 interactive whiteboard module for projectors]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/epson-shows-off-iu-01-interactive-whiteboard-module-for-projecto/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/epson-shows-off-iu-01-interactive-whiteboard-module-for-projecto/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/epson-shows-off-iu-01-interactive-whiteboard-module-for-projecto/#comments
 Epson's just unveiled a new module -- the IU-01 -- which will serve as an interactive whiteboard for its projectors and eliminate the need for an actual whiteboard. It'll also come with two pens which allow for user interaction with the screen, allowing them to open and close files and programs, as well as write on the screen. The IU-01 will be released in October, and it'll run you $599. See the full press release below, if you're so inclined.

Continue reading Epson shows off IU-01 interactive whiteboard module for projectors

Epson shows off IU-01 interactive whiteboard module for projectors originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>displaydisplaysepsoninteractiveiu-01projectorprojectorswhiteboardTue, 29 Jun 2010 15:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Casio's slim XJ-A projectors repurposed for gaming, we take a gander]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/casios-slim-xj-a-projectors-repurposed-for-gaming-we-take/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/casios-slim-xj-a-projectors-repurposed-for-gaming-we-take/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/18/casios-slim-xj-a-projectors-repurposed-for-gaming-we-take/#comments Casio's XJ-A series projectors wowed us in January with an ultra-slim 43mm design, but at E3 2010 we got the chance to see whether image quality was equally bright -- the watchmaker was there with some economical models to attract the portable gaming crowd. Sure enough, it's an interesting choice if you want to play Xbox 360 in the field. Though hefty, the projector's small enough to fit into a messenger bag, and can throw a pretty decent-sized screen; using the company's 2,500 lumen, XJ-A240 model ($1,000), we emulated a 70-something-inch, 720p HDTV. At that size and resolution, colors were a little washed out, but impressive nonetheless -- though we did note that when attempting to play 1080p content on the same projector, the result was quite fuzzy.

Casio claims that image's good for 20,000 hours, as the projector doesn't use a bulb, relying instead on a proprietary combo of laser and LED. The PJ accepts all standard TV resolutions through VGA or HDMI and has optional composite and component video breakout cables, though sadly no audio passthrough -- only a 1W integrated speaker. Starting at $800, the true bargain models sport only 2,000 lumens and a 1,024 x 768 resolution, but we could still see some snapping them up for split-screen Halo on a giant, portable TV.

Gallery: Casio XJ-A series slim projectors eyes-on

Casio's slim XJ-A projectors repurposed for gaming, we take a gander originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CasioCasio XJ-ACasioXj-adisplaygreengreen slimGreenSlimhands-onpjprojectorprojectorswxgaXGAXJ-AXJ-A130XJ-A135XJ-A140XJ-A145XJ-A230XJ-A235XJ-A240XJ-A245Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Tromso students put together the best interactive display wall we've seen yet (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/24/tromso-students-put-together-the-best-interactive-display-wall-w/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/24/tromso-students-put-together-the-best-interactive-display-wall-w/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/24/tromso-students-put-together-the-best-interactive-display-wall-w/#comments Take everything you thought you knew about multitouch and throw it out. Okay, keep the Minority Report stuff, but throw everything else out. What we're looking at here is a 22 megapixel display, stitched together from the output of no less than 28 projectors (7,168 x 3,072 total resolution), which just happens to respond to touch-like input in a fashion even Tom Cruise would find fascinating. You don't have to actually touch the wall, floor-mounted cameras pick up your gestures in 2D space and a 30-node computer setup crunches all the computational and visual data to deliver some buttery smooth user interaction. For demo purposes, the makers of this system grabbed a 13.3 gigapixel image of Tromso and took it for a hand-controlled spin. See the mesmerizing show on video after the break.

Continue reading Tromso students put together the best interactive display wall we've seen yet (video)

Tromso students put together the best interactive display wall we've seen yet (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>display wallDisplayWallgestural computinggestural interfaceGesturalComputingGesturalInterfacegesturegesturesgigapixelinteraction spaces systemInteractionSpacesSysteminteractiveinteractive wallInteractiveWallminority reportMinorityReportmultitouchprojectorprojectorstromsouniversityuniversity of tromsoUniversityOfTromsovideowallwallscopeWed, 24 Mar 2010 07:33:00 EST<![CDATA[OO HD wireless projector concept reaches for the stars, almost grabs 'em (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/oo-hd-wireless-projector-concept-reaches-for-the-stars-almost-g/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/oo-hd-wireless-projector-concept-reaches-for-the-stars-almost-g/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/10/oo-hd-wireless-projector-concept-reaches-for-the-stars-almost-g/#comments David Riesenberg obviously had his head in the clouds when he dreamed up the OO High Definition Wireless Projector, but it's not like we're kvetching about his imagination's ability to go far beyond the limits of most humans. For one thing, the concept 1080p projector looks (and lands) like a stunning orange UFO; for another, the specs are otherwordly. Should the device ever come to market, Reisenberg says it will pack SSD storage, WiFi and internal decoder chips into its svelte, 11-inch round carbon fiber frame, as well as three independently articulated legs for balance and a Li-ion battery for up to three hours of cord-free HD streaming and playback. Did we mention it's got a matching touchscreen remote? And our deepest affection, forever and ever? See what we're drooling over in Riesenberg's subtle video homage to a certain interstellar piano waltz right after the break.

[Thanks, David]

Gallery: OO High Definition Wireless Projector Concept

OO High Definition Wireless Projector Concept

Continue reading OO HD wireless projector concept reaches for the stars, almost grabs 'em (video)

OO HD wireless projector concept reaches for the stars, almost grabs 'em (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>conceptconceptsdavid riesenbergDavidRiesenbergdesignHD projectorHdProjectormockupOO HD Wireless ProjectorOoHdWirelessProjectorprojectorprojectorswireless projectorwirelesshdWirelessProjectorWed, 10 Mar 2010 07:05:00 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[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[Epson MovieMate multimedia projector hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/epson-moviemate-multimedia-projector-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/epson-moviemate-multimedia-projector-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/07/epson-moviemate-multimedia-projector-hands-on/#comments
Aiming to be a one-stop shop for slumber parties and business meetings alike, the MovieMate projector from Epson combines a projector and a DVD player into one easy-to-tote package. It packs HDMI, PC, and Component / RGB inputs, in addition to built-in speakers. There's a handle for easy carrying, and we're glad to report that it's not too heavy. Thankfully, Epson included a mic input for all those crazy karaoke sessions that might happen in the spur of the moment. Unfortunately there were no karaoke tunes on hand for us to test it out to, so we'll just have to take their word that it works like a charm.

Gallery: Epson MovieMate multimedia projector hands-on

Epson MovieMate multimedia projector hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 07:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2010Ces2010epsonhands-onmovie matemoviematemoviemate 60Moviemate60projectorsThu, 07 Jan 2010 07:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Seiko Ocean Theater alarm clock brings the life aquatic to your bedroom]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/12/seiko-ocean-theater-alarm-clock-brings-the-life-aquatic-to-your/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/12/seiko-ocean-theater-alarm-clock-brings-the-life-aquatic-to-your/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/12/seiko-ocean-theater-alarm-clock-brings-the-life-aquatic-to-your/#comments If you're anything like us, you're terrified of whales for pretty much no reason. Seiko's newest alarm clock -- the Ocean Theater -- probably isn't for you then. Fair enough, but plenty of people are not maladjusted, and we're willing to admit that it's pretty cool, even if it's terrifying. The clock, which responds to touch, can project various marine life upon your walls, and we imagine it'll be a huge hit with children. As you'll see in the video after the break, if this thing works as advertised, it's really rather impressive. The Ocean Theater also doubles as an iPod dock, and will be available from Japan Trends; it's up for pre-order now and runs $235. Like we said, definitely check out the video after the break.

Continue reading Seiko Ocean Theater alarm clock brings the life aquatic to your bedroom

Filed under:

Seiko Ocean Theater alarm clock brings the life aquatic to your bedroom originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alarmalarmclockalarmsdisplaysdockfiishipod dockIpodDockmarinelifeoceanocean lifeOceanLifeprojectorprojectorsseasealifesharksundertheseaThu, 12 Nov 2009 04:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Nikon Coolpix S1000pj torn asunder, L-shaped projector module examined]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/07/nikon-coolpix-s1000pj-torn-asunder-l-shaped-projector-module-ex/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/07/nikon-coolpix-s1000pj-torn-asunder-l-shaped-projector-module-ex/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/07/nikon-coolpix-s1000pj-torn-asunder-l-shaped-projector-module-ex/#comments ifixit's gotten ahold of Nikon's new camera - projector hybrid, the Coolpix S1000pj, and done what they do... meaning they've ripped it apart. Okay, they slowly and carefully disassembled it while painstakingly photographing the proceedings. Most interesting to us, of course, is the Nikon developed, L-shaped projector we just heard about that makes the whole set up possible, and we have to say that the internal layout of the S1000pj is terribly impressive to behold. There's another shot (and video!) after the break -- but hit the read link for the entire, time consuming project in all its tedious glory!

Continue reading Nikon Coolpix S1000pj torn asunder, L-shaped projector module examined

Filed under: ,

Nikon Coolpix S1000pj torn asunder, L-shaped projector module examined originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>coolpixcoolpix s1000pjCoolpixS1000pjdigital cameradigital camerasDigitalCameraDigitalCamerasnikonnikon coolpix s1000pjNikonCoolpixS1000pjpoint and clickpoint and shootPointAndClickPointAndShootprojectorprojectorsS1000pjteardownWed, 07 Oct 2009 04:08:00 EST<![CDATA[HYPOLED develops mega-tiny VGA projector display, has a tiny coin in the photo to prove it]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/05/hypoled-develops-mega-tiny-vga-projector-display-has-a-penny-in/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/05/hypoled-develops-mega-tiny-vga-projector-display-has-a-penny-in/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/05/hypoled-develops-mega-tiny-vga-projector-display-has-a-penny-in/#comments
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.

[Via About Projectors]

Filed under:

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.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>fraunhoferfraunhofer ipmsFraunhoferIpmshypoledledpicopico projectorpico projectorsPicoProjectorPicoProjectorsprojectorprojectorsresearchMon, 05 Oct 2009 10:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Epson blows the roof off of your house party with two new projectors]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/17/epson-blows-the-roof-off-of-your-house-party-with-two-new-projec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/17/epson-blows-the-roof-off-of-your-house-party-with-two-new-projec/http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/17/epson-blows-the-roof-off-of-your-house-party-with-two-new-projec/#comments
Epson's just announced two new additions to its home theatre lineup which should make your bi-weekly showing of House Party even more of a success than usual. First up, the PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD boasts a 720p resolution, a brightness of up to 2,500 lumens, and 1.2x optical zoom. The 705HD is an entry-level HD projector, so its pricing -- $750 -- is a bit less than some other models. The other model the company's outing is the MovieMate 60, a combo affair housing a 16:9 native resolution-having projector, plus a built-in dvd player and two 10 watt speakers. The projector has a brightness of up to 2,000 lumens. The MovieMate 60 retails for $650 -- and both are available now.

Continue reading Epson blows the roof off of your house party with two new projectors

Filed under: ,

Epson blows the roof off of your house party with two new projectors originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>705HDepsonhd projectorHdProjectorhomehome cinemahome projectorHomeCinemaHomeProjectormoviematemoviemate 60Moviemate60powerlitepowerlite home cinemapowerlite home cinema 705HDPowerliteHomeCinemaPowerliteHomeCinema705hdprojectorprojectorsThu, 17 Sep 2009 09:36:00 EST<![CDATA[Sanyo releases LP-XU106, the brightest projector under 4 kilograms]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/26/sanyo-releases-lp-xu106-the-brightest-projector-under-4-kilogra/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/26/sanyo-releases-lp-xu106-the-brightest-projector-under-4-kilogra/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/26/sanyo-releases-lp-xu106-the-brightest-projector-under-4-kilogra/#comments
Sanyo's just announced a new projector, the LP-XU106. The projector weighs in at 3.4 kilograms, making it what the company calls the brightest projector in its weight class. And it is pretty bright -- at 4,500 lumens and a contrast ratio of 1,000:1. It also boasts Sanyo's "Easy Setup Function" to help out the projecting novices. The LP-XU106 will be available on November 20th, but there's no word on pricing as of yet. We'll keep you posted on that one.

[Via Akihabara News]

Filed under: ,

Sanyo releases LP-XU106, the brightest projector under 4 kilograms originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>diplayshdlp-xu106other hardwareotherhardwareprojectorprojectorssanyoWed, 26 Aug 2009 16:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Sanyo releases LP-XU106, the brightest projector under 4 kilograms]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/26/sanyo-releases-lp-xu106-the-brightest-projector-under-4-kilogra/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/26/sanyo-releases-lp-xu106-the-brightest-projector-under-4-kilogra/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/26/sanyo-releases-lp-xu106-the-brightest-projector-under-4-kilogra/#comments
Sanyo's just announced a new projector, the LP-XU106. The projector weighs in at 3.4 kilograms, making it what the company calls the brightest projector in its weight class. And it is pretty bright -- at 4,500 lumens and a contrast ratio of 1,000:1. It also boasts Sanyo's "Easy Setup Function" to help out the projecting novices. The LP-XU106 will be available on November 20th, but there's no word on pricing as of yet. We'll keep you posted on that one.

[Via Akihabara News]

Filed under:

Sanyo releases LP-XU106, the brightest projector under 4 kilograms originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>diplayslp-xu106projectorprojectorssanyoWed, 26 Aug 2009 16:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Epson begins mass-producing 'world's smallest' LCD for 3LCD data projectors]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/29/epson-begins-mass-producing-worlds-smallest-lcd/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/29/epson-begins-mass-producing-worlds-smallest-lcd/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/29/epson-begins-mass-producing-worlds-smallest-lcd/#comments
Epson's started volume production of what it believes to be the "world's smallest" XGA high temperature polysilicon TFT (HTPS-TFT) panel for 3LCD data projectors. The chip used (an L3P05X-91G00) is approximately 23 percent smaller than its predecessor, and the 0.55-inch panel boasts natural XGA (1024 x 768) resolution. Epson says they're working to increase the resolution on these types of displays, which are currently being manufactured only for 3LCD data projectors. Pretty impressive -- though, we'll just hold out until they start putting these babies into really tiny television sets.

[Via About Projectors]

Filed under:

Epson begins mass-producing 'world's smallest' LCD for 3LCD data projectors originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3lcd3lcd projector3lcdProjectorepsonHTPS-TFTlcdlcd panelLcdPanelprojectorstinytiny lcdTinyLcdXGA HTPS-TFTXgaHtps-tftMon, 29 Jun 2009 10:38:00 EST<![CDATA[BeamBox outs MiLi Evolution Mini Power Projector for iPhone, iPod touch]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/beambox-outs-mili-evolution-mini-power-projector-for-iphone-ipo/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/beambox-outs-mili-evolution-mini-power-projector-for-iphone-ipo/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/27/beambox-outs-mili-evolution-mini-power-projector-for-iphone-ipo/#comments

Pocket projectors -- if they aren't quite 'all the rage' -- crop up all over the place these days. Beambox has teamed up with MiLi (makers of some fine iPhone chargers) on this newest one. The MiLi Evolution Mini Power Projector works in conjunction with your iPhone or iPod touch, docking it into the unit which then acts as projector and charger in one. The LCOS projector boasts 10 lumens of brightness for VGA projection of an image from 3 to 70 inches. It'll be about $255 when it's released around the end of July. One more shot after the break.

Continue reading BeamBox outs MiLi Evolution Mini Power Projector for iPhone, iPod touch

Filed under:

BeamBox outs MiLi Evolution Mini Power Projector for iPhone, iPod touch originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applebeamboxiphoneipod touchIpodTouchmilimini projectorsMiniProjectorspocket projectorpocket projectorsPocketProjectorPocketProjectorsprojectorprojectorsSat, 27 Jun 2009 08:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung's 1080p-blasting A800B and A900 projectors unveiled, plus six more]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/15/samsungs-1080p-blasting-a800b-and-a900-projectors-unveiled-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/15/samsungs-1080p-blasting-a800b-and-a900-projectors-unveiled-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/15/samsungs-1080p-blasting-a800b-and-a900-projectors-unveiled-plu/#comments Good ole' Sammy's announced an octuplet of new projectors, and while we'd like to say they're all special in their own little way, two models definitely catch our eye more. The A800B DLP boasts a 1080p output, 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 1000 ANSI lumens, two HDMI ports, and a variety of other input options. The luxury doesn't come cheap, of course: retail price is $10,000. The other full HD model is the A900, and although we're lighter on details with this one, we do know it's packing 1000 ANSI lumens, only one HDMI port, an impressive 12,000:1 contrast ratio, and what we can only assume is price tag of equal magnitude. As for others, we've got the travel-sized $700 P400 with SVGA output, the L220 (price unknown) and $1100 L300 for bringing VGA / XGA to classrooms, respectively, the XGA-blasting D300 for large venues, and a $1500 A400B for home theaters, which features WXGA, 2500:1 contrast ratio, and 2000 ANSI. We kindly direct your attention to the read link for all the nitty-gritty details.

[Via About Projectors]

Filed under: , ,

Samsung's 1080p-blasting A800B and A900 projectors unveiled, plus six more originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080pa400a400bA800a800ba900d300hdmihdtvl220l300p400projectorprojectorssamsungsamsung a400bsamsung a800bsamsung a900samsung d300samsung l220samsung l300samsung p400SamsungA400bSamsungA800bSamsungA900SamsungD300SamsungL220SamsungL300SamsungP400wxgaxgaWed, 15 Apr 2009 22:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung's 1080p-blasting A800B and A900 projectors unveiled, plus six more]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/15/samsungs-1080p-blasting-a800b-and-a900-projectors-unveiled-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/15/samsungs-1080p-blasting-a800b-and-a900-projectors-unveiled-plu/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/15/samsungs-1080p-blasting-a800b-and-a900-projectors-unveiled-plu/#comments Good ole' Sammy's announced an octuplet of new projectors, and while we'd like to say they're all special in their own little way, two models definitely catch our eye more. The A800B DLP boasts a 1080p output, 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 1000 ANSI lumens, two HDMI ports, and a variety of other input options. The luxury doesn't come cheap, of course: retail price is $10,000. The other full HD model is the A900, and although we're lighter on details with this one, we do know it's packing 1000 ANSI lumens, only one HDMI port, an impressive 12,000:1 contrast ratio, and what we can only assume is price tag of equal magnitude. As for others, we've got the travel-sized $700 P400 with SVGA output, the L220 (price unknown) and $1100 L300 for bringing VGA / XGA to classrooms, respectively, the XGA-blasting D300 for large venues, and a $1500 A400B for home theaters, which features WXGA, 2500:1 contrast ratio, and 2000 ANSI. We kindly direct your attention to the read link for all the nitty-gritty details.

[Via About Projectors]

Filed under: , ,

Samsung's 1080p-blasting A800B and A900 projectors unveiled, plus six more originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1080pa400a400bA800a800ba900d300hdhdmil220l300p400projectorprojectorssamsungsamsung a400bsamsung a800bsamsung a900samsung d300samsung l220samsung l300samsung p400SamsungA400bSamsungA800bSamsungA900SamsungD300SamsungL220SamsungL300SamsungP400wxgaxgaWed, 15 Apr 2009 22:39:00 EST<![CDATA[InFocus acquired by Image Holdings Corporation for $39 million]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/14/infocus-acquired-by-image-holdings-corporation-for-39-million/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/14/infocus-acquired-by-image-holdings-corporation-for-39-million/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/14/infocus-acquired-by-image-holdings-corporation-for-39-million/#comments
In a move that hopefully helps it bring home more of those slick Play Big projectors, InFocus is going to be acquired by Image Holdings Corporation for the tidy sum of $39 million, or $0.95 per share. The merger is expected to close in the second quarter, making InFocus a wholly-owned subsidiary of IHC,a company controlled by John Hui, one of the founders of eMachines. InFocus prez Bob O'Malley is saying all the right things, that its commitment to delivering innovative projectors hasn't changed, and since the company has made moves from expensive SD front projectors to the "knee" of the price/performance bend, we're willing to give them some time to figure it out.

Filed under: ,

InFocus acquired by Image Holdings Corporation for $39 million originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acquisitionemachineshdimage holdings companyImageHoldingsCompanyinfocusplay bigPlayBigprojectorprojectorsTue, 14 Apr 2009 15:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Texas Instruments unleashes pico projector dev kit on the world]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/30/texas-instruments-unleashes-pico-projector-dev-kit-on-the-world/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/30/texas-instruments-unleashes-pico-projector-dev-kit-on-the-world/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/30/texas-instruments-unleashes-pico-projector-dev-kit-on-the-world/#comments Pico projectors have been multiplying like gerbils over the past year and a half, so it was probably only a matter of time until we saw a developer's kit released upon the market, right? Right. Well, Texas Instruments has announced it's doing just that -- released through Digi-Key Corporation. The kit will contain an HVGA resolution DLP projection device, a three color LED, a power supply, and a video cable connected to a BeagleBoard which boasts an OMAP35x processor, supported by Linux. The kit costs $349 and it's available now, so all you would-be miniature projector designers, get to it: the world is waiting.

[Via About Projectors]

Filed under:

Texas Instruments unleashes pico projector dev kit on the world originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jan 2009 07:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dev kitdevelopment kitDevelopmentKitDevKitdigi keyDigiKeypico projectorpico projectorsPicoProjectorPicoProjectorsprojectorstexas instrumentsTexasInstrumentstiny projectorTinyProjectorFri, 30 Jan 2009 07:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Aiptek PocketCinema V10 hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/14/aiptek-pocketcinema-v10-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/14/aiptek-pocketcinema-v10-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/14/aiptek-pocketcinema-v10-hands-on/#comments
This is it! We just received video of the only pico projector endorsed by Russell Crowe (if by "endorsed" you mean "absolutely not endorsed," and by "Russell Crowe" you mean "the poor target of our Photoshoppery"). For a handheld VGA projector, the thing seems to handle itself pretty well. It's small and simple to use, but then again it doesn't really seem all that bright (something you might notice if you ever need it to, we don't know, "project" something). This bad boy has 1GB internal memory, an SD slot, and miniUSB, which should handle most of your I/O needs. Be sure to check out the explosive videos -- generously provided by Engadget Spanish -- after the break.

Continue reading Aiptek PocketCinema V10 hands-on

Filed under: ,

Aiptek PocketCinema V10 hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aiptekcesces 2009Ces2009ces2009featuresces2009hands-onces2009videomint v10MintV10picopico projectorPicoProjectorpocket cinemapocket cinema v10pocket projectorPocketCinemaPocketCinemaV10PocketProjectorprojectorprojectorsv10Wed, 14 Jan 2009 09:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Tiny Wiimote "projector" is not nearly as impressive as it sounds on paper]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/21/tiny-wiimote-projector-is-not-nearly-as-impressive-as-it-sound/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/21/tiny-wiimote-projector-is-not-nearly-as-impressive-as-it-sound/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/21/tiny-wiimote-projector-is-not-nearly-as-impressive-as-it-sound/#comments
This image is not necessarily one we are thrilled about having projected upon our walls, but we are pretty fond of anything in miniature. This 2.25-inch Wiimote is actually a semi-ingenious mini-projector which projects an image (yes, only one) from Super Mario Kart when its button is pressed. When you order you'll get a random choice of one of the six possible images, each less exciting and more pointless than the next. They're available from ThinkGeek now for $6, which is maybe worth the roughly one minute of amusement you (or your cat) will get out of the thing.

[Via Wired]

Filed under:

Tiny Wiimote "projector" is not nearly as impressive as it sounds on paper originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>luigimariominiminiaturenintendonintendo wiiNintendoWiiprojectorprojectorssuper mario brotherssuper mario kartSuperMarioBrothersSuperMarioKarttoyswiiwiimoteFri, 21 Nov 2008 22:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Aiptek Pocket Cinema V10 available for pre-order on Amazon]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/10/aiptek-pocket-cinema-v10-available-for-pre-order-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/10/aiptek-pocket-cinema-v10-available-for-pre-order-on-amazon/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/10/aiptek-pocket-cinema-v10-available-for-pre-order-on-amazon/#comments
You know what trend we really love? Tiny projectors. We seriously cannot get enough of them. In fact, anything that is cool in regular size, is much, much better once miniaturized. It's not the first time we've seen the Aiptek Pocket Cinema V10: when we last spied it, it was getting ready to go on sale in Australia as the Mint V10 for $600 AUD ($414). Well, it's now available for pre-order on Amazon in the good old US of A, with a miniaturized price tag of $299.99. Russell Crowe is not going to be happy.

Update: The V10's gotten a very exhaustive review over at MetkuMods that you probably want to check out, if only to see the projector's packaging, which is intensely awesome. Needless to say, they love the portability of the device, but deem it not bright enough. Oh, they're also upset it doesn't have any games, which is weird and makes no sense.

[Via I4U News]

Filed under:

Aiptek Pocket Cinema V10 available for pre-order on Amazon originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aiptekamazonmint v10MintV10picopico projectorPicoProjectorpocket cinemapocket cinema v10pocket projectorPocketCinemaPocketCinemaV10PocketProjectorprojectorprojectorsv10Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:37:00 EST<![CDATA[Dell's M109S pocket projector gets itself a ho-hum review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/04/dells-m109s-pocket-projector-gets-itself-a-ho-hum-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/04/dells-m109s-pocket-projector-gets-itself-a-ho-hum-review/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/04/dells-m109s-pocket-projector-gets-itself-a-ho-hum-review/#comments

The portable Dell M109S projector which we saw a while back has just been reviewed over at Laptop Magazine. Similar to other pocket projectors, the verdict seems to be that the quality is nothing to explode in excitement over, but is impressive for such a small machine. Laptop praised the projector's LED as one of the "brightest in its class," though they seem disappointed with its non-standard native resolution of 858 x 600. They also laud the simplistic design of the projector, but found the buttons on the box "hard to use," and complained about the lack of remote control capability. Ultimately, they conclude that the size -- not as small as pico projectors, but not large enough to compete with higher-end models -- makes the M109S an awkward middle child. If you want the full rundown, however, hit the read link.

Filed under:

Dell's M109S pocket projector gets itself a ho-hum review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dellm109spico projectorPicoProjectorpocketpocket projectorPocketProjectorportableportable projectorPortableProjectorprojectorprojectorsTue, 04 Nov 2008 22:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Mysterious Asus laptop with projector spotted at Computex]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/mysterious-asus-laptop-with-projector-spotted-at-computex/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/mysterious-asus-laptop-with-projector-spotted-at-computex/http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/05/mysterious-asus-laptop-with-projector-spotted-at-computex/#commentsAsus projector laptop
What's this? An Asus laptop with built-in projector above the monitor? This curious computer was spotted plopped unceremoniously in a corner at Computex by PC Perspective. They report that the unlabeled machine's camera -- installed right at the top of the monitor bezel -- rotates and that the projector's performance is uncertain given the show's bright conditions. If this is something other than a floor prototype, we're awfully curious about battery life. Until then, we'll just have to fantasize about portable PowerPoints of doom. Hit the read link to see a closeup.

Filed under:

Mysterious Asus laptop with projector spotted at Computex originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asuscomputexpowerpointprojectorsThu, 05 Jun 2008 00:56:00 EST<![CDATA[InFocus projectors adding DisplayLink USB graphics]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/06/infocus-projectors-adding-displaylink-usb-graphics/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/06/infocus-projectors-adding-displaylink-usb-graphics/http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/06/infocus-projectors-adding-displaylink-usb-graphics/#commentsIt may (or may not) be wireless, but InFocus will apparently be one of the first companies to incorporate DisplayLink's USB graphics directly into their future projectors. No other details, that's all we've got for now, we'll let you know when they've actually got gear to announce.

Filed under:

InFocus projectors adding DisplayLink USB graphics originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>displaylinkinfocusprojectorsusbThu, 06 Mar 2008 08:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic releases two PT-A HD projectors]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/23/panasonic-releases-two-pt-a200-hd-projectors/http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/23/panasonic-releases-two-pt-a200-hd-projectors/http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/23/panasonic-releases-two-pt-a200-hd-projectors/#comments Panasonic is aiming for both ends of the home projector market with its new PT-A series, with the silver PT-AX200 targeted at gamers and the black 1080p PT-AE2000E aimed at the tony "pricing undisclosed" crowd. The AX200 (pictured) features 720p resolution, a "Game Mode" that cuts response time down to 5ms and pumps up color saturation, 2,000 lumens of brightness, and a 2x optical zoom for €1499 ($2118). The somewhat less-friendly AE2000E sports 1500 lumens of shine behind its 1080p resolution, with a 16,000:1 contrast ratio, three HDMI inputs, and several "pro-level" installation and configuration features, like a 100-percent vertical lens shift for ceiling-mount applications, a splitscreen adjustment mode and a waveform monitor. Both models should be hitting Europe soon, no word if we'll see them over here anytime soon. Check a shot of the AE2000E after the break.

Read -- PT-AX200 press release
Read -- PT-AE2000E press release

Continue reading Panasonic releases two PT-A HD projectors

Filed under:

Panasonic releases two PT-A HD projectors originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>panasonicprojectorprojectorspt-ae2000ept-ax200Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:53:00 EST