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Meridian Wows with 10 Megapixel Projector |
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Written by Bob Snyder
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Thursday, 14 August 2008 |
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 "It took us 20 years to designate a CD player as 'reference.' It's one term we don’t use lightly," Meridian's director of technology, Ken Forsythe, told press in describing the new 810 Reference Video System to be introduced at CEDIA Expo.
The $185,00 projector/scaler system works on JVC’s D-ILA technology and Marvell’s Qdeo video processor.
The 810 projector has a new version of the JVC light engine with 10-megapixel resolution capability.
Qdeo video processing inside the scaler (co-developed with Marvell) enables conversion of any digital source – ranging from 480i to 1080p and in 4:3, 16:9 or 2.35:1 modes – to 10-megapixel resolution. The system will be available in four packages with lens systems of varying throw lengths, all at the same price.
The 810 system is Meridian’s 5th projector project (three of its previous four were co-developed with Faroudja).
Go Meridian Megapixel Projector/Scaler
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“World’s Smallest Projector,” Says Aussie Firm |
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Written by Bob Snyder
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Thursday, 14 August 2008 |
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 In Australia, Mint Wireless says it will launch “the world’s smallest projector” in September: at 125 x 55 x 23mm the device is pocket-sized.
Mint Wireless teamed up with Aiptek in Taiwan to produce the wee projector that can project a 50” image from two meters.
Alex Teoh, CEO, Mint Wireless says “…There is nothing like the pocket projector on the market today - it is a true hybrid product that can be used for both business and leisure. Given the success of devices such as the iPhone, we expect the projector will fit well into this market.”
Mint Wireless claims the LED lamp has life of 20,000 hours and that the lamp does not require a warm-up prior to use-- and the rechargeable Li-ion battery is good for an hour-long presentation. The resolution is 640×480 in 4:3 format. The machine will retail for around $600 (US).
Go “World’s Smallest Projector”
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