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R2D2-Shaped DVD and Videogame Projector
Rikardon writes "Nikko Home Electronics has created a DVD projector that looks and moves like R2D2 — with a remote control shaped like the Millenium Falcon. The specs aren't bad: a claimed projection area of up to 6.6m; built-in DVD and CD players; analog and digital video and audio ports; various memory card orifices, and an internal iPod dock. Favorite feature: tilt the legs to adjust the projection height, up to and including projection on the ceiling. No word on whether it projects holograms."
I know that this is the geekiest thing out there... but I was impressed with the actual tech specs of the projector and all of the connection options. Still a little on the pricey side ($2900), but I LOVE all of the remote control options. And how cool is it that it's your own little RC robot as well?!?!
"The story so far: In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and has been wide
Looking at their (awful, difficult to navigate flash based) website, I discover that they actually mean 6.6m diagonal.
I have never seen such a tangible commitment to the single life.
"pi pi ri pi ri pi pi pi ri" translates to "please insert memory stick into my orifice".
alias possession='chmod 666 satan && ls
I think the title says it all.
Carry on, this is not the post you are looking for.
Ignore this signature. By order.
I see they are ashamed to tell us how much they want for this. There's no mention of a pricetag - or even any method of purchasing this. Or if its even actually available - right now this all smells like vaporware. I eventually found the C-net review, after allowing the story link to allow obnoxious popups, and they say it will cost "at least" $2500. I'm pretty sure I can build my own working R2D2 for a fraction of that.
It's remote controlled (with a Millenium Falcon remote) so you can drive it around and annoy people. Only US$2,900 too.
Absolute power corrupts absolutely. indymedia
So when something goes wrong, does it say "Help me Obi Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope."?
Things you think are in the Constitution, but are not.
.... that this site has already succumbed to the dark side !
Besides left wondering how much, I wonder how long the projector's battery life is with all these bells and whistles? But regardless I want one and cant wait to see the first person who hacks there to project holograms
30% Troll, 50% Underrated, 10% Interesting
Score:5, Troll
...help me Obi Wan Kenobi you're my only hope.
old old old old news, pre-ordered ones arrived months ago
You can stop the LHC now - all you have to do is have R2D2 showing R2D2 showing a movie!
"Help us Obi Wan Kenobi, you're our only hope!"
BOOM! End of the world, I tell ya!
I had an R2D2 shaped vaccuum cleaner long before they made the Roomba. Well, it wouldn't sweep by itself but it made funny little R2D2 noises when you pulled it along the floor if you didn't oil the castors.
It wouldn't show movies, either. Ok, I guess that pretty much sucked. Never mnd.
mcgrew's razor: Never attribute to stupidity that which can be explained by greedy self-interest
This is a HUGE step, by the way
R2D2 is actually a perfect beginner home robot. About 15 years ago I was saying that a home robot would be the entertainment center with a projector and media player. It would be a phone, message center, wireless networking, vacuum, etc. etc.
In a few more years, I can really see apartments or dorm rooms with no stereo, no "computer," no TV, etc. You have one device, positioned so its charging booth is a good location for the projected screen. When it is not in use, it will roam the home vacuuming and taking the occasional picture for security.
When you are home, it will playback phone messages, music, project the TV, play a DVD search the web, etc. Maybe it will download a recipe for your bread machine.
No Wireless sound input/output... this is bad... this little r2d2 will finish all wired up... not my view of the future yet :(
I can't call that English
Why can't Slashdot Cache the pages it links to ion it's front page? Every other link has the freaking server inop.
I couldn't get to the site, but found these instead.
IGN and Gizmodo.
Looks cool, but I'd pass. Don't get me wrong, I love Star Trek^H^H^H^HWars (joking) as much as the next geek. Just not enough to decorate my home with it.
This little guy has no problem playing rebellion material but disks with imperial encoding get ejected with extreme prejudice.
One of the projects on my list of things to do (most of which will never happen till I retire) has been to build a R2D2 karaoke machine, complete with lyrics projector, and lightsaber^W microphone ejecting action! And a gin and tonic dispenser, of course.
I wasn't thinking of using anywhere near as good of components, though. This really is impressive.
WOW. Way to report on something that's been reported on over 2 weeks ago.
I'd settle for one of these:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/rc/9447/
One tenth the price, and it'll bring you beer!
Looks like someone was listening to Radio 1 this morning :) The Chris Moyles Show effecting /. I never ever thought it!
Where's the power cord?
I didn't see any mention of a battery, charging station either.
If their site gets slashdotted, instead of the standard 404, maybe it'll say 'These aren't the droids you're looking for'.
When do we get a wireless protocol droid to go with it?
Lame.
Welcome to the Panopticon. Used to be a prison, now it's your home.
So if you make him project Star Wars: Episode I will he sound an alarm, spin around and spit out the DVD?
Hasn't an R2D2 projector already been created? I thought I remembered seeing one on YouTube or something probably 2 years ago.
This is Awesome, I Totally want one!! But It's been all over the tubes for Over a week now: http://gizmodo.com/386007/r2+d2-projector-in-action-video-verdict-a-must-have http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/index.php/2008/04/30/r2-d2-is-the-best-roomie-ever/ http://shop.starwars.com/catalog/product.xml?product_id=1218818
Damn it feels good to be a nerdster
They put RU over the portuguese flag instead of PT, stupid fucks.
The Flash Movie was originally called The Ultimate Showdown, but I couldn't find that specific version.
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/330027# is the next best thing.
I submitted this exact story maybe nine months ago. On firehose it was voted down, dropping to that ugly purple color which means 'Non-story - why did you even waste our time with it?"
And today it's a front page story?
Weird. Very weird.
yes, but does it run Linux?
*plays the Apogee theme song music*
heise reported this almost 14 months ago
http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/87080
(german)
The MAFIAA is a bunch of mindless jerks who will be the first up against the wall when the revolution comes
where is it?
This got modded Interesting .. This can only happen on /. ;)
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Destined to be a $3000 dust collector.
- Not a BluRay, just DVD player. Not a terrible sacrifice, but disappointing.
- 20W fake surround... My digital alarm clock does that if I turn it up enough.
- It's small -- I wouldn't have expected a full size, but this (not the webcam) is small.
- RC didn't impress me much. It doesn't get beer, it didn't appear programmable.
I do think it's a cool toy though. I specifically liked the projector demo (from the intro). My kids like SW enough that I might just give it to them instead of a little stereo.
Greasy fingerints on my gear in the HT room will I have not... Mhhhhmmmmhh?
felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of nerds suddenly cried out in orgasm...
The world is coming to an end with all those loose bolts!
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