henkk: January 2008 Archives
Imagine a tiny mobile phone with a 40 inch screen! I've been saying for years now that this is the future not only of mobile phones, but of mobile computing in general.
I never predicted we would have it upon us so soon though: 3M have just unveiled a projector about an inch wide that can project a 40 inch image at VGA resoulution! (640x480). And apparently we'll be seeing them in devices as soon as early 2008!
Here's a video showing pretty decent picture quality in a lit room:
I never predicted we would have it upon us so soon though: 3M have just unveiled a projector about an inch wide that can project a 40 inch image at VGA resoulution! (640x480). And apparently we'll be seeing them in devices as soon as early 2008!
Here's a video showing pretty decent picture quality in a lit room:
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Now that we have a decent output mechanism, we only need a decent way of inputting data. Laser Projection Keyboards are cool, but not sure if I could live without good 'ole clickety-clack of a proper keyboard.
"To create a new standard, it takes something that's not just a little
bit different; it takes something that's really new and really captures
people's imagination -- and the Macintosh, of all the machines I've ever
seen, is the only one that meets that standard." - Bill Gates
And in case you don't believe me:
And in case you don't believe me:
