World’s first mobile phone pocket projector?

October 28, 2009

Found at random on an obscure blog for a Chinese whoelsale company is a video showing what they claim is the world’s first mobile phone with a a built in pocket projector.
It projects the image of the mobile screen to the wall. Projector resolution is 640*480 pixels,34-64 inch screen, 1-2 meter focus. You can play [...]

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New trend: pico micro projectors in HD camcorders

October 26, 2009

Gadget blog Pocket Link reports that DigiLife is the latest manufacturer to put a pocket projector in a camcorder. The Taiwanese manufacturer make the DDV-JF1, a flip-style camcorder than now has a dinky pico projector in it.
The projector only has a 8 lumens lens and can project at a resolution of 640×360.
This kind of conversion [...]

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Optoma PK102 Pico Micro Pocket Projector Review

October 23, 2009

PC Magazine (or is it just PCMAG.com nowadays?) has an under-the-bonnet review of the Optoma PK102 Micro Projector and, in short, they’ve got the horn for it.
The new version – the PK102 – is more than just 1 better than its PK101 predecessor, it’s several better. And no mistake.
The main advantage of the PK102 is [...]

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Stephen Fry has the hots for a pico micro projector in the next iPhone

October 22, 2009

Micro projectors can expect a surge in popularity after arch Twitterer Stepher Fry told T3 Magazine that he’d like to see a pico projector in the next version of the iPhone. That and a pre-installed Grindr app. Ahem.
When T3 asked Lord Stephen what he’d like to see in a future iPhone model, he mused:
I’d love [...]

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3M MPro110 Micro Projector In Action – Real Life Reviews

October 21, 2009

There are more applications for micro projectors than you can shake a smelly stick at.
On his Real Estate Blog, Ed Newman shows a pic of his 3M Micro Projecto in action on his desk top, saying: “I discovered this tiny micro projector by 3M. It has been a lifesaver more than once, when doing an [...]

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3M MPro110 Micro Projectors Reviews Round-up

October 19, 2009

If you’re looking for a 3M MPro110 Micro Projector but aren’t quite convinced that it’s the model for you, there are a few places to turn to online for an independent review.
Blog giant Gizmodo put the 3M MPro110 through its paces in November last year, and their reviewer was moved to declare “I am in [...]

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What you need to know about lumens when buying a micro projector

October 6, 2009

Lumens, lumens, lumens. Sounds like part of the pancreas or a sea on the arse-side of the moon. But, in fact, it’s a lot more interesting than that if you’re serious about buying  a micro projector. I will do my level best to explain.
Read the Wikipedia definition of lumens and you could be left feeling [...]

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Aiptek Pocket Cinema Hand Held Projector at Firebox.com

October 3, 2009

Firebox is selling a brace of Aiptek Pocket Cinema projectors – romantically called the T10 and V10 – which it’s pitching as perfect for projecting images from portable devices such as the iPhone, iPod touch and PSP.
The T10 is the cheaper model, coming it at a cool £219 for a 16:9 projector with a  6 [...]

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New 3M MPro120 Micro Projector

October 1, 2009

“Stunning looks and outstanding performance” is the mantra being chanted by 3M for the new version of its popular MPro micro projector.
The new MPro120 model can project images up to 50-inch diagonal, making good for sales pitches, business presentations and (3M tactfully admits) just for fun.
You can pay anywhere between £265 and £330 for the [...]

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Shop review: buying micro projectors at Expansys

September 28, 2009

Online geek store Expansys has got a good range of micro projectors. It’s got the popular models from Optoma, Aiptek and 3M, as well as some other nifty contenders.
Click here to check out the micro projectors at Expansys.
There are a few slightly larger models jumbled in with the micro projectors, but these are relatively easy [...]

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