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Himfr Forecasts Micro-Projector Will Become the Trend in Mobile Phones

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BEIJING, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-Asia/ — Himfr.com, one of China’s leading B2B search platforms with more than 30 B2B industry websites to its name, forecasts that the micro-projector will become the trend in mobile phones.
Even though the micro-projector is still rare commercially, in mobile phone market the micro-projector has great potential (http://tinyurl.com/yhez34d ).
Himfr’s analyst said that when mobile phones are micro-projector equipped, the micro-projector market will experience explosive growth, like digital cameras have become the essential components in mobile phones.
Mobile phones include a number of slick accessories, such as touch screens, digital cameras, as well as music and video players, some analysts question the need for adding more components.
However, the Himfr analysts believe that the micro-projector has great potential, because it allows a tiny cell phone screen to display videos.
Himfr believes that the mobile phone micro-projector’s time is coming: business training/presentations no longer require heavy machinery; and one can enjoy a film from bed, projecting it onto the ceiling — ultimate convenience.
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Techberry ST200 Mobile+Projector

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Techberry ST200 is a mobile phone which can be used as a projector. The company launched the projector phone in Chennai and the price is not known. As per this blog it is Rs. 12000. The phone can project images and videos on to any surface and is aimed at college students and business professionals. Techberry claims this to be the first projector phone in India which we doubt.

Intex has already launched a projector mobile phone which is priced at Rs. 16000. Intex ST200_big IN 8810 is almost comparable with Techberry ST200 on every spec. ST200 is named after Sachin Tendulkar as per this blog. I couldn’t find a press release stating that but it looks plausible.

Coming to the features on ST200, everything comes twice. It packs in dual-SIM capability, dual memory card capability and dual camera of 2 megapixel each. ST200 has a 3.2 inch QVGA full touch screen. ST200 is a GSM phone with Bluetooth onboard.

Does it have 3G and Wi-Fi on board? There is no mention of it anywhere in the spec sheet. For the speculated price, I really hope it does or may be I am asking too much. ST200 supports analog TV streaming and recording. It also has a FM player and FM recorder too.

Overall, ST200 got the basics right with an enticing feature of a projector. If it has 3G and Wi-Fi, then it would be a real bonus. ST200_elevated_thumb

AAXA M2 Review

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Techbargains. com reviewed AAXA’s M2 projector.

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A few years ago, the idea of a pocket-sized projector would have been the stuff of science fiction. Now, not only are micro projectors reality, but the image quality and brightness are getting closer than ever to full sized projectors. The $369 AAXA Technologies M2 is the first micro-projector to feature XGA resolution, which is better than standard DVD quality, but falls slightly short of 720p resolution. Upping the ante, the M2 adds a stand-alone media player and surprisingly robust on-board stereo speakers.

  • XGA Resolution (1024×768)
  • 110 lumen LED lamp source with 15k hour life
  • Maximum 100″ image size
  • 1 gig built in memory – with SD and USB (micro) readers
  • Media Player capable of handling MP4/MP3/WMA/OGG/WAV/AVI/WMV/SMV/ BMP/JPG/GIF/TXT formats
  • Optional iPod, smart phone, and PSP input cables
  • Wireless remote control
  • Built in speakers
  • HDMI, mini-VGA, and composite inputs

What We Liked

  • Image Quality – You probably won’t mistake the M2’s output for a 10k HD projector, but the image quality has to be described as excellent given the cost and size of the unit. In a moderately dark room (closed blinds, but with enough ambient light to move around safely) the M2 threw a bright and clear image when placed approximately 9 feet away from the viewing screen. The micro AAXA was a snap to focus, and we had no problems at all reading on-screen text or resolving detail when viewing regular and HD programming.
  • Media Player – We found that the built-in media player had no problem handling common media formats such as AVI and MP4 video, and WAV and MP3 audio. The M2, a USB drive, and a white wall are everything required to have an instant “media party.”
  • On-board Speakers – We were more than a little surprised at just how usable the on-board speakers actually were. In a moderately sized room (14’x16′) the audio from the M2 was more than loud enough for casual viewing. The included media player even allows the AAXA to function as a credible source of background music in a pinch.
  • LED light source – The bane of most projectors is the relatively short life and high replacement cost of the lamp assembly. We’re not aware of any lamps with sub-triple digit price tags! The M2’s LED lamps are rated for 15,000 hours of use, which is the better part of 2 years worth of continuous 24 hour usage. Compare that to the average 2000 hours a traditional projector bulb will last.
  • Attractive Design – The M2 is finished in a very elegant piano black plastic with sensual curves. The overall fit and finish of the unit is well executed and conveys a feeling of solidity.
  • Plays Nicely with Others – While the M2 works very nicely as a stand-alone device, we appreciated the inclusion of multiple ports (HDMI, mini-VGA, and composite) and connection cables. Available as well are optional cables for integration with smart phones, iPods, and portable gaming units.

What We Didn’t Like

  • Noisy Fans – Whether our unit was out of spec, or accurately reflects current production, the M2 has front and rear panel fans that are anything but unobtrusive. We measured the fan noise at 56 dBA, 1 foot away from the unit. This is much louder than the 30 dB specification claimed by the manufacturer, and quite honestly is noisy enough to interfere with quiet dialogue, especially when using the on-board speakers.
  • Slightly Clumsy Menu Structure – If you’re used to the elegant simplicity of Apple devices, you may find that the M2 menu is slightly counter-intuitive.
  • Remote Hard to Use in the Dark – Lots of small buttons with small type on a shiny background made low-light usage tricky. Back lit (or glow in the dark) keys would be a welcome addition.
  • Outboard Power Supply – The inclusion of an outboard power supply does take away a little of the “put it in your laptop bag and go” charm away… that said, we’ll get over it!
  • Language Barrier – Although it’s just a “freebie” type feature, we were a little surprised when the picture block game was only available with Chinese menu controls, despite the global language setting being set to English.

Our Verdict

Overall, we were more than a little bit taken with the M2. The combination of excellent image quality, thoughtful integration with a variety of ancillary gear, and the included stand-alone media player (with speakers) made for a great turn-key solution for portable large-screen viewing. Let down chiefly by the intrusively loud fans, the AAXA Technologies M2 is nonetheless a worthy contender in the micro-projector arena, and a unit well worth investigating.

Our Score: 3.5 out of 5

Texas Instruments shows off minuscule nHD Pico projector chipset, USB-powered prototype

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Texas Instruments shows off minuscule nHD Pico projector chipset, USB-powered prototype
By Darren Murph posted Feb 15th 2011 6:28AM

Can’t say we really expected to see Texas Instruments’ DLP group here at Mobile World Congress, but it’s hard to deny just how mobile these things are becoming. In fact, the company came to Barcelona to (re)unveil its thinnest, smallest optical engine to date: the nHD Pico. It’s small enough to fit into just about anything — phones, slates, tiny projectors and the rear of your cranium should you choose to embed it there. As for specs? It’s sporting a 640 x 360 resolution, a contrast ratio greater than 1,000:1, a true RGB LED wide color gamut and reliance on a low-power Pico DPP2601 / 2607 ASIC / processor. TI was using a newly launched Acer device (the C20, if we’re being precise) to showcase the chip, and on-site representatives noted that other outfits are developing new kit with this guy in mind. In related news, another gem was on display that hasn’t quite made it to market yet. The palm-sized nugget you see above is a full-on pico projector, designed to be powered entirely via USB. There’s no built-in battery in this one, and no one would confess as to which company (or companies) were gearing up to ship a branded version of it later this year. That said, it’s most certainly on the way, and you can bet we’ll be keeping an eye out for it. Peruse the gallery’s below at your leisure, of course.

Review: Aaxa Technologies M1 – the travel friendly micro projector all grown up now

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Scott over at Gadling seems to be pleased with the overall functions of the M1 micro projector. Like Scott says in his review the image quality is outstanding and of course it is because the M1 has a 75 lumen bulb so with it’s small size it puts out a huge image. Scott also seems to be pleased with the M1 remote control, which makes it a more comfortable experience. To quote Scott “This projector is an absolute steal” Check out Scott’s full review.

San Francisco’s Magic Bus

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An NBC Bay Area News story on San Francisco’s Magic Bus, an unusual tour that uses Aaxa Technologies micro projector for the M1 to show what life used to be like. This is a great look into the counter culture that was so prevalent in San Francisco in the 1960’s. This puts a whole new meaning on tripping out. So grab you Grateful Dead albums and your Nag Champa and get ready to keep on truckin’.

AAXA’s L1 Laser Projector finally has an Iphone connector!

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Having had the L1 on loan from AAXA for a few weeks and despite its innate video playback capabilities we felt that and Iphone / Ipod connector was sorely missing. Thankfully the guys at AAXA heard our request and have released a new Iphone / Ipod connector for the L1 Pico projector.

AAXA L1 Pico Projector Iphone Cable

We just got around to testing out this cable. It’s amazing what two products both the size of cigarette backs can do together – we now have a portable 50″ youtube screen that fits in our pocket! Not to mention picture slide shows and itunes videos! Can we ask for more? Yes – the 1 hour 20 minute (as tested) operating life of the L1 leaves us a bit short on a full length movie. Can we just get another 40 mintues of battery life? Pretty please with a cherry on top???

AAXA M1 and Digital Camera = convenience & ease

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Taking the SD Card out of your camera AAXA M1's SD card slot

Having received the AAXA M1+ a few days ago, I was able to try viewing pictures right after taking pictures. This is actually a lot easier than the current digital photo frame that I have. Both of these items were actually presents from my cousin and she explained that they were easy to use. I beg to differ. The digital photo frame actually caused some trouble as it would not read some of my larger files and stalled. With the M1+, I am able to snap pictures at high res and directly take my SD card out of the projector and place it in the projector itself. Looking at similar products, I don’t see SD card slot readers on other projectors. So I can see why my cousin told me that this was easy to use. There are plenty of other features that are available on the M1+ which as I use more will talk about. But for now, AAXA’s M1+ and my digital camera = convenience & ease for me.

The best present for RV owners

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It’s not always easy to go outside the RV when you are on the road. Bad weather is bound to happen. Occasionally you just need a break from the outdoors. Some people who RV are on the road for months at a time. Most RV’s come with 13 inch tube tv’s that just don’t do the trick. All you need is a white sheet to instantly have your personal movie theater inside your RV.