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Our friends at Engadget en Espa?ol have turned us on to some pico projecters that recently popped up on Philips’ Flickr account. We don’t have too much info, other than they are designated (in no particular order): PPX-1430, PPX-1230 and PPX-1030. And they’re really rather small. Yeah, we’re underwhelmed too. But we must report even the least breathtaking gadgets: it’s our meat and potatoes, after all. And you can bet your bubby that if Philips does relate any mind-blowing information at this year’s IFA (which is going on as we write this), we’ll let you know. Oh, you want more pictures? Well, here you go! Gallery: Philips unveils new PicoPix pico projectors Philips unveils new PicoPix pico projectors originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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Samsung unveiled their latest 3D home theater projector, the SP-A8000 . This model includes 1000 ANSI lumens, full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, and a 10000:1 contrast ratio. The projector includes 3D Ready technology and can display images measuring up to 250 inches. Samsung hasn’t really released any additional information at this time, but the projector will require active shutter glasses. The A8000 projector is expected to retail for about 5500 EUR ($7054). [via Hidden Wires ]

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Barco is a global leader in digital cinema technology. Today, the company announced that their projectors were selected to be used to screen movies at the Tulluride Film Festival in Telluride, Colorado. The peak of the festival will be an unannounced 3D movie and it will be displayed using the DP2K-32B . This projector features 33000 ANSI lumens, a 2000:1 contrast ratio, and 2K HD (2048 x 1080) resolution. “When we were asked to serve as the Festival’s Digital Cinema Advisor, our first order of business was to procure projectors with strong performance, in particular for 3D, from a trusted source, so we naturally went with Barco. We’ve enjoyed a successful partnership with Barco for many years, prizing their dedication to not only producing technologically advanced solutions, but also providing excellent service and support to exhibitors,” said Adam M. Mizel, interim co-CEO of Cinedigm. [via Barco ]

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There have been rumors for a while about Apple incorporating pico projectors into their latest products. Today, reports surfaced that Apple might be integrating Microvision ’s laser pico projector engines into their next generation of iPhones, iPods, and Macbooks. The report comes from Microvision who stated that they have received a 10% jump in shares. The laser projector would be ideal for Apple products because of their ability to never loose focus during projection. The only facts that might crush this report is the fact that in order to equip iPhones with pico projectors, Microvision will need a lot more than what they currently produce. Also it is uncertain if the company who supplies Microvsion’s green laser diodes will be able to handle that kind of supply and demand. [via Pico Projector Info ]

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Barco is a global technology company that designs and develops visualization products for a variety of selected professional markets. Today, the company announced that their DML-1200 projector has been upgraded to include the renowned Axon Media Server. The upgrade comes as a new full optimized digital lighting package. The DML-1200 features 10000 ANSI lumens, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, and SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) resolution. “We are very pleased to introduce this comprehensive enhancement to the DML-1200 digital luminaire,” said Chris Colpaert, VP of Creative Lighting for Barco. “By combining the superior functionality and processing power of the Axon Media Server with the vast output and unique illumination capabilities of the DML-1200, we feel the DML-1200 w/Axon is an extremely powerful fixture. Additionally, all DML-1200 w/ Axon fixtures are now built in Austin, TX alongside our other popular lighting products. Together, these advances demonstrate our commitment to the technology, and our keen desire to address our customers’ requests.” [via Barco ]

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Screen Innovations is the leader in projection screen technology. Today, the company announced that their Black Diamond screen material is now able to provide amazing 3D viewing experiences. The major complaint with 3D content being shown through a projector is that it needs to be a dark room in order for the 3D affect to work properly. But Screen Innovations is claiming that is not true anymore with their Black Diamond screen. The screen material comes with a new reflective surface, which allows projectors to use the polarized 3D method. The material also enhances the natural contrast of the projector by 900%. The company claims that this screen is the only one of its kind. Retail prices and a release date have not been announced. [via Home Toys ]

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As more gadgets get smarter and more advanced, there might be a place in the future for this concept design called the Smart Plus. The device comes with three main components. The first is a modular phone that unfolds to show QWERTY keyboard and a game controller. The other part of the phone is a touch screen display. The second component is a digital projector and keyboard. It connects with the phone as well as and other modern devices. The last part is a travel case that when setup can also double as a projection screen to turn the projector into a laptop. The Smart Plus can be used for a variety of reason, including a laptop, gaming console, phone, presentation projector, and many others. Unfortunately right new the device is only a concept. [via Yanko Designs ]

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Today, Christie announced that they have been selected to provide the projectors for the Nation World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. The projectors will be used for their new exhibit, “Beyond all Boundaries,” a 45-minute 4D film. The show uses 9 projectors in total to display images onto a 120ft x 36ft screen, a 115ft x 26ft screen, and a 25ft German guard tower. The projectors selected for the exhibit include a Roadster HD10K-M , DS+10K-M , and the Roadster S+20K projector. “We chose the Christie Roadster projectors for their color quality and light output,” said Steve Calver, project manager at Electrosonic, who was responsible for AV support. “We also like the constant intensity lamp setting that helps maintain the original output level of the projectors as the lamps age.” [via Christie ]

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BenQ announced today their newest home theater projector, the W600+ . This model features 2600 ANSI lumens, a 4000:1 contrast ratio, and HD (1280 x 720) resolution. The projector comes with 3D Ready technology but requires 3D glasses in order to use the specific feature. The connection panel includes two HDMI ports as well as a RGB, component, s-video, composite, and several audio ports as well. Other included features include BrilliantColor, auto keystone correction, and quick cooling. The retail prices have not been released, but it is now available in India and the Middle East. [via Al Bawaba ]

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It has been proven that incorporating the latest digital technology into the classrooms helps keeps students focused on the lesson. Today, a study was released that stated that about 72% of teachers reported their students were more focused on lessons when delivered with the latest technology. Today, 3M has announced the release of their new Simply Interactive System. This system uses a mounted IR camera and a stylus pen that is used as an interactive mouse. The camera and stylus are linked with a computer and an projector from the SCP700 series. “Interactivity is no longer a luxury, but instead, a necessity for the classroom of today,” said Shandell Burgess, product manager, 3M Mobile Interactive Solutions Division. “3M’s Simply Interactive System provides a necessary and critical technology in an easy-to-deploy component package that can put any school at the forefront of the digital learning revolution.” [via PR Newswire ]

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Click here to view the embedded video. It has been a while since we have seen something new with the Microsoft Surface. Today, a programmer from the University of Massachusetts Lowell Robotics Lab unveiled today their latest development called the Dream Controller. This program has two functions, but both allow a user to use the touch screen to control physical robots. The first part looks very much like a video game. It provides an aerial view the terrain and shows where each robot is. The user can then issue orders to the robots all at the same time or separately. The robots then carry out those orders automatically. The second part allows the user to see what the robot sees and control it using controls on the touch screen. When the user places their hands on the screen two control panels come up as well as a radar screen and a video screen. This allows the user to see if the robot is going to hit anything and control the movements manually. [via Gizmodo ]

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Pico projectors are quickly becoming more popular than their bigger brothers and sisters. Their light weight, small size, and ability to travel anywhere make them ideal for presenters, students, teachers, and even families. Today, the writers from Computer River listed their top three pico projectors to date. Topping the list is the RoyalTek RPJ-2000 projector with its 14 ANSI lumens, VGA (640 x 480) resolution, and 200:1 contrast ratio. Second on the list is the Favi B1-LED-PICO projector. This model is geared more for business applications and features 35 ANSI lumens and a SVGA (800 x 600) resolution. This projector is also free standing in that it doesn’t require a connection with an external source. Last is the AAXA Technologies P2 projector. This model features the same SVGA resolution as the Favi, but also comes with 33 ANSI lumens and a 1000:1 contrast ratio. This projector is also free standing with the help of a Micro SD card slot and 1GB internal memory. [via Computer River ]

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Did you ever watch the Star Wars movies and wish that you could have one of those holographic projectors? Well that wish might be granted within your lifetime because today Nokia and Intel announced that they have teamed up to develop a phone that uses holographic projectors. The companies predict that the project will take up to three years to complete with over two dozen scientists working together on the project. The main goal right now is developing the holgrams with what essentially will be pico projectors. The end result will allow two people to hold their phone like a remote and have a 3D display of the other person displayed on the device. Rich Green, a Senior Vice President and Research Officer at Nokia, said, “Our new joint laboratory with Intel draws on the Oulu research community’s 3-D interface expertise, and over time will lay down some important foundations for future mobile experiences.” [via Projector Point ]

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Sanyo is proud to announce today a brand new projector available for the business and education fields, the Sanyo PLC-WL2500 . This projector features a short throw lens that can project 2500 ANSI lumens, a 500:1 contrast ratio, and WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution. The short throw lens allows the projector to display up to a 110” display from less than 4 feet from the screen. Having a short throw projector allows the presenter to have a big screen in cramped spaces as well as help keep the light out of the presenters’ eyes. The connection panel includes an HDMI port, RGB, composite, s-video, and several audio ports. There is also a LAN port for network connectivity. Retail prices have not been released yet. [via PCR ]

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Digital Projection is an Emmy Award-winning manufacturer of high performance projection systems. Today, the company announced that they have made an agreement with K Sera Sera for the sale and installation of 400 full HD projection systems in India. K Sera Sera is a well known brand in the media and entertainment industry. Their ultimate goal is to open 500 miniplexes with 1000 screens in both urban and semi-urban locations across India. Digital Projection Internationals’ Sales and Marketing director, Nick Cottiss, offered, “With our extensive experience in the Indian market we fully understand the demands made for market leading projects such as that initiated by K Sera Sera. The projectors have to be purposefully designed for both the environment and the audiences viewing pleasure. This all has to be supported by a 24/7 service and support operation using an extensive network of tried and tested fully trained engineers from Image Engineering.” Digital Projection to Supply 400 3-Chip DLP Digital Cinema Projectors throughout India Manchester, UK (August 25, 2010) - Digital Projection International (DPI), an Emmy® Award-winning manufacturer of high-performance projection systems, announced an agreement with Indian entertainment icon K Sera Sera for the sale and installation of 400 full HD projection systems in India. The initial rollout of 400 HIGHlite projectors represents the first stage of a much larger cumulative deployment. K Sera Sera, a stock exchange listed public limited company based in Mumbai, India, is the fastest growing icon in the media and entertainment sector specializing in the production and distribution of films to the Hindi Cinema market. K Sera Sera combine proprietary technology and world class creative talent to develop and distribute feature length films, ad films and television programs. A well known brand in the media and entertainment industry, K Sera Sera has worked tirelessly to bring Digital Cinema to the masses by combining film entertainment and e-learning. K Sera Sera’s mission is to open 500 state of the art miniplexes with 1000 screens in urban and semi-urban locations across India. Each miniplex will have two screens with a minimum capacity of 75 and maximum 125 seat facility. K Sera Sera CEO, Sanjay Gupta commented, “We have two key goals which I and the rest of the KSS team hope to achieve within the next three years. One is to bring technically advanced viewing to the masses in India. The other is to fulfill the company’s corporate social responsibility, by integrating high level interactive education capabilities to the urban Indian population.” Gupta continued, “We are confident that our goals will be achieved, and we are very much looking forward to working with Digital Projection today and in the future.” Digital Projection Internationals’ Sales and Marketing director, Nick Cottiss, offered, “With our extensive experience in the Indian market we fully understand the demands made for market leading projects such as that initiated by K Sera Sera. The projectors have to be purposefully designed for both the environment and the audiences viewing pleasure. This all has to be supported by a 24/7 service and support operation using an extensive network of tried and tested fully trained engineers from Image Engineering.” The 3-chip DLP HIGHlite projector line has been developed for demanding applications, with regards to reliability, performance and cost. This is the first project in India where full HD equipment can be deployed because of the rigorous attention to cost of ownership in the projector design. The HIGHlite range offers high light output with all the benefits of a 3-Chip DLP projection system at a price associated with a high end single-chip DLP system. ™Digital Light Processing and DLP are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments. Emmy® is a registered trademark of The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. # About Digital Projection International Founded in 1989, Digital Projection International (DPI) has been instrumental in the development and application of Digital Light Processing™ technology by Texas Instruments for projection systems. DPI introduced the world’s first 3-chip DLP® projector in 1997, and has since delivered expert system engineering and world-class customer services, thus maintaining its position as a digital imaging pioneer. DPI’s groundbreaking projection research and development has garnered the admiration of industry professionals around the world. This has earned the company many awards, including two Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Development by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. DPI remains the first and only projector manufacturer to win the coveted award. Today, DPI manufactures and distributes an extensive line of ultra high-performance 3-chip and single-chip DLP® projection systems. These projectors are the reference standard for demanding applications such as 3D immersion, large-venue, live-event staging, fortune 5000, education, medical and scientific research, command and control, digital cinema, commercial entertainment, worship and elite home cinema.

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ViewSonic is announcing today that several new projectors will be available soon in the UK. There are five new models in total and some of them like the PJD7382 , PJD7383i , and the PJD7383 are already available. All three of these projectors feature the latest in DLP display technology, 2500 ANSI lumens, and XGA (1024 x 768) resolution. The other two models in the series include the PJD7583w and the PJD7583wi. However, these models will not be available until later this year. Features that they all share include USB connectivity, interactive capabilities, and 3D Ready. Prices for these projectors have not been released yet. [via Hexus ]

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Everyone is looking to take digital displays to the next level. At the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), developers have announced their project they call the “i3Space.” What this system does is allow users to not only see 3D images, but also feel them as well. This is accomplished by attaching devices to the user’s fingertips to signal touch. The developers plan to use the system for simulators as well as medical operations. AIST plans to display their system at this year’s CEDEC 2010 in Yokahama City, Japan. [via Tech On ]

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Click here to view the embedded video. We have seen building being used for augmented reality in the past. But this is one of the more interesting instances so far. The creators are a group called Propellerheads and they have created the world’s largest drum machine. The rig features a 4 x 4 panel that includes 16 tiles that when stepped on create a specific drum sound. The mixer and other features are then projected onto a nearby building. The system changes the display according to what tiles are being stepped on. Users can coordinate their dance moves to create their very own dance mix. [via Gizmodo ]

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Mitsubishi is proud to announce today that they have released three Value-Pack projector bundles that combine its current short-throw projectors with a custom-fit wall mount. These bundles are targeted toward teachers and presenters who are on a tight budget. All the bundles will include the PROJ-SWM projector arm mount, which is completely adjustable up to 52 inches from the wall. The short throw projectors allow presenters to give their lessons with out worrying about the device’s lamp in your eye or from creating distracting shadow puppets. The three projectors that customers have to choose from include the EW230U-ST , XD221U-ST and the XD250U-ST . Retail prices for the bundles range from $999 up to $1099. [via Marketwire ]

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Projectiondesign has a special treat for anyone coming to the IBC show on in September. They will be unveiling the Cineo35 2.5k projector, which is the world’s first compact projector that comes with a native 2.5k HD (2560 x 1600) resolution. This resolution is almost double 1080p HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, which makes the cineo35 ideal for large venues or home theaters. Unfortunately though there isn’t a lot of additional information available at this time. Anders Løkke, Marketing & Communications Manager, projectiondesign, says, “Up until now, operators of small to medium-sized edit suites and preview rooms had to use large, cumbersome, and noisy projectors if they wanted to display 2K resolution or higher. The cineo35 2.5k offers performance similar to, or better than, any digital cinema projector while weighing a fraction of the amount and measuring only half a metre across. Yet it can still throw an image up to 4m wide and, because it is based on Texas Instruments’ DLP® technology, what you see in preview is exactly what the movie-goer will see in a DLP Cinema® environment.” [via Projectiondesign ]

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