Archive for February, 2010

Cheap and generic micro projector on Amazon

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There is a cheap ($149) and generic mini-USB micro projector now listed on Amazon. While not very spectacular in any regards, it has taken the pole position of cheap. It has no features and must be coupled with either a desktop or a laptop. It is USB powere.
Even in price, is isn’t anything spectacular. The [...]

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Aaxa L1 Laser Projector: First run!

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It seems that the first batch of the infamous laser projectors has finally shipped out. We’ve seen plenty of articles showing the Microvision ShowWX, however, no one has really had one in hand. It looks as if Aaxa and their L1 Laser Projector will be the first on the market for handheld laser projection units.
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Aaxa L1 Laser Projector – continued

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According to Max Hu, marketing director at AaxaTech, in his interview with CNet:
“Our engine uses an LCOS panel vs. their beam-steering MEM’s design. The diffused laser light allows higher brightness and classification as a FCC Class 1 product vs. a focused beam design which has eye safety issues. In that regard, our design has the [...]

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Laser Technology – A Revolution in Handheld Projectors

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Aaxa’s new L1 laser projector represents a revolution in the handheld projector arena.   By combining red, green, and blue lasers with a LCOS (liquid crystal on silicon) imager Aaxa has produced the world’s first handheld laser projector available to the general public.
So What’s So Special about a Laser Projector?
Focus-less operation
Besides the “cool” factor, a laser [...]

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Sundance loses the big screen for the pico screen

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The news isn’t for good, however, Sundance recently hosted the ShowWX Festival where pico projectors and random items were used as screens instead of the 200ft multiplex screen.
According to Stuff, the items used as screens for these pico projectors ranged from sheets of ice to a woman’s bare back.

The Showxx Festival showcased mostly indie movies [...]

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Texas Instruments’ OMAP4 based smart phone? – let’s throw a pico projector on it!

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It seems that many gadgets are starting to couple a micro or pico projector right on to the platform. TI’s OMAP4 chipset will be able to drive 3 different displays simultaneously and includes a pico projector.
The way Slashgear describes the new OMAP4 based device, the three different displays and pico projector look as if they are [...]

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