Join Mitsubishi to deliver the 3D experience to your home via Diamond 3D projector
For those of you out there who still cannot get enough of stereoscopic 3D movies and would love to enjoy a similar cinematic experience at home, then the Mitsubishi Diamond 3D projector is definitely your cup of tea. Of course, if you’re going to attend CES 2011 like the Coolest Gadgets team is, then you would be more than happy to drop by Mitsubishi’s booth to see the Diamond 3D projector in action – bring along some Kleenex to wipe away all that drool just in case. Wayne Kozuki, product manager of Mitsubishi says that “We’ve heard that this is ‘the year of 3D. But Mitsubishi has been selling 3D-ready TVs since 2007, so it’s the home entertainment industry that is finally catching up to us.” Hmmm, pretty lofty words, hopefully they have the technology to remain ahead of the pack, eh?
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InFocus announces IN5120 series of projectors
Projectors do not really make headline news for one reason – they aren’t terribly interesting, with the only notable improvement being the brightness level as well as the recent availability of stereoscopic 3D or perhaps even wireless capability. Well, that doesn’t mean we should shove the projector category aside, as some corporate suits as well as home theater buffs do want to read up on this from time to time. Today, we have the new IN5120 series of projectors from InFocus, where they will comprise of the IN5122 (XGA, 1024 x 768) and IN5124 (WXGA, 1280 x 800) models. Both of them are capable of offering life-like colors and a deep grayscale depth thanks to inorganic LCDs, with the IN5120 series deliver organizations of all sizes high-performance projection and impressive connectivity and collaboration features – all with a price that will have your superiors smile at your savviness in making purchases which offer the company a great bang-for-their-buck.
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My Review of the 3M Shoot and Share Camera Projector
The Shoot and Share by 3M is a combination of the currently popular brand of “candybar” design cameras like the Flip and a pico-projector.
These two come together to make a product that allows the user to snap a 5 Megapixel picture or shoot a 720p (1280 x 720) video, and then immediately project it on a big screen. Any blank wall will do, and the image can be as large as 65 inches on its diagonal.
The Shoot and Share is powered by a USB that also allows for easy downloading to a computer. It is capable of about 20 hours worth of video, which is about 32GB.
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Epson ups the ante with PowerLite Pro G-series installation projectors
Epson is a name that is well know when it comes to projectors (apart from printers, of course), and this time around we have a couple more high-definition models that will be introduced to the masses – the PowerLite Pro G-series installation projector line which sees the PowerLite Pro G5450WUNL and G5750WUNL arriving on stage. Targeting medium to large custom installations in corporations, higher-education, and houses of worship, these will be no less than full-featured, professional projectors that comprise of a wide range of cutting edge technologies and collaboration features. In case you’re involved in any of the places mentioned and are looking for a new projector, why not read on in the extended post to see whether the features suit your venue or not?
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Optoma GT100 Mini Projector
Mini projectors haven’t really caught on ever since they were introduced to the masses some time ago, and we’re guessing that’s because there really isn’t a deep rooted need for one of these puppies. Well, that doesn’t mean manufacturers will stop churning out such devices, otherwise we wouldn’t have the £229.99 Optoma GT100 Mini Projector to play around with. Capable of throwing an image of up to 75-inches in size, the Optoma GT100 will play nice with just about any video game console, set top box, DVD players, notebooks as well as other compatible devices onto any flat surface.
The brightness level needs some looking into though at just 50 lumens, which means your room will need to be pretty dark – otherwise your audience will be treated to washed otu colors. Apart from that, external speakers are a must if you’re watching a movie on this thing since the integrated 1.5w speaker isn’t going to add much ambience to the whole situation. Maxing out at WVGA resolution (854 x 480), you can forget about watching High Definition videos on this thing, although regular DVDs will do just fine. The lamp life of 30,000 hours ought to last you for quite a number of years, as we don’t forsee this being used regularly. Reasonable enough to be placed under the Christmas tree though.
See Legos come to life with OASIS
Okay, this is about the neatest thing that you will see on Black Friday. Intel has been working on a system called OASIS (Object Aware Situated Interaction System) that combines projections with Lego.
This system uses cameras that can detect both objects and depth. As a result, it knows where the Lego toys are, and can even add a little bit of special effects with the practical application of some projectors.
I have a video of this OASIS in action after the jump if you want to see how it works, and it is the coolest thing to happen to Lego since the Mindstorms NXT.
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AAXA Technologies has new M1 Ultimate Micro Projector
Pico projectors, tiny projectors, micro projectors, they’re all the same. After all, didn’t the Bard once said, “A rose by any other name would smell just as sweet”? Well, the world of pico projectors have certainly come a long way since their introduction to the world. We would say that earlier iterations were tiny and highly portable, but when it comes to performance, a lot is left to be desired. After all, their colors looked washed out, even unviewable under an averagely lighted room. AAXA Technologies might think that they have a game changer on their hands though with the new M1 Ultimate Micro Projector which we will look at in greater detail in the extended post.
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Sanyo PLC-HF10000L QuaDrive projector lights up the world
Sanyo’s PLC-HF10000L QuaDrive projector is something that you might want to look into if you have the budget as well as the needs – after all, those who want an authentic cinematic experience would do well to check it out. Boasting a resolution of 2048 x 1080 pixels which by far exceeds the requirements for Full HD resolution, it will come equipped with Sanyo-exclusive QuaDrive technology, making it a native widescreen 3LCD projector that can deliver a mind-shattering 10,000 ANSI lumen brightness with a very wide color gamut, making it the perfect solution if you want to target mid- to large venue presentation markets. Check out what the Sanyo PLC-HF10000L QuaDrive projector has to offer in the extended post.
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