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Micro-Projectors May Bring YouTube On-The-Go

Posted by Zonk on from the that-wacky-cat-washer-never-gets-old dept.

An anonymous reader writes "A tiny portable projector, about the size of a pack of cards, may soon replace a ring tone as the most annoying thing on the train or bus. These technical innovations can project an image up to 50 inches in size in dark lighting, making them ideal for on-the-road business presentations. They can also be hooked up to cell phones or media devices, though, possibly introducing a whole new level of social intrusion into US culture. 'Digital projectors were once bulky. These new models, though, are small enough to fit into the pocket of consumers who want a big-screen experience from a small-screen device. Some of the models are expected to be on the market by year-end, or sooner. Prices have yet to be announced. Matthew S. Brennesholtz, an analyst at Insight Media, a marketing research firm in Norwalk, Conn., says he thinks the projectors will initially cost about $350, then quickly drop to less than $300.'"

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  1. Convenient! by Stanistani · · Score: 2, Funny

    If one is used in a movie theater, it's just the right size to crush under one's heel.

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  2. Never gonna give up my monitor by Arnonymous+Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    The submitter could at least have linked to the YouTube Video of the projector prototype.

    1. Re:Never gonna give up my monitor by MBCook · · Score: 2, Funny

      Perhaps that did check the link, and thought the Informative would be funnier than the Funny.

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  3. Exploding pockets 2.0 by techpawn · · Score: 5, Funny

    So, how hot will the bulbs in these pocket projectors get?
    I smell a market for a project projector protector!

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  4. any surface? by Lxy · · Score: 3, Funny

    Because nothing says professional like holding a sales meeting presentation on a manilla folder or a NAPKIN.

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    1. Re:any surface? by JCSoRocks · · Score: 2, Funny

      woah woah woah, you've got it all wrong. That's not how you make sales. You make sales by bringing the hot new intern and projecting the presentation on her front / backside (depending upon the clients preference, of course).

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    2. Re:any surface? by NeverVotedBush · · Score: 3, Funny

      Ohhh! The Tummy Projector (TM) !!!

      And with appropriate image processing/stretching, you could have a normal image appear when it is projected on a form with, er, uh, protuberances!

      Just key in her measurements instead of trying to adjust keystone and everyone has a great time!

      I'm thinking something like that would sell... ;-)

  5. Re:Assuming that it isn't a 4/1 joke... by The_Wilschon · · Score: 4, Funny

    ready to sue at a moments notice. RIAA, is that you?
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  6. Re:Physics by Seraphim_72 · · Score: 4, Funny

    You can't break the laws of physics.
    Damn it Scotty, I need 6000 lumens on the side of this mountain playing Moulin Rouge. I don't care how you do it but get me those lumens mister, that's an order. Kirk out.
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  7. Re:Damnit. by garett_spencley · · Score: 2, Funny

    "The Internet will still be there when you get home."

    But ... what if it isn't ?

    My world would fall apart if I missed the next Obama Girl video. I can't risk it. Sorry.

  8. Small enough to embed descreetly in a small droid? by Starturtle · · Score: 2, Funny

    Help me Obi-wan Kenobi you're my only hope.

  9. Re:Cool. What about tv? by ah.clem · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm trying...

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  10. Re:April fool's day? by Rob+T+Firefly · · Score: 2, Funny

    The joke is that Taco and Zonk are logged in and working under each others' usernames. Those scamps!

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