A Widescreen Laser Projector In Your Pocket

Edis Krad writes "Redmond based company Microvision is in the last stages of developing and releasing a portable, laser-based projector, code-named 'Show WX.' The projector has a resolution of 848 by 400 pixels (WVGA) and, since it uses laser-scanning rather than LCD to form the images, it does not require a lens to focus, allowing it to display images virtually in any surface. The device comes with its own user-replaceable battery, which means you could take it with you anywhere you want. Although there is no pricing information on their website, according to this local news video, it could cost at least $200."

Comments

Can It Function as a Back-Lit Rear Projector?

[eldavojohn]

And project an image of my ass onto a car window as I pass someone?

Because you're sitting on a goldmine if it can.

What? It can't? *sigh* Oh well. A man can dream, can't he? A man can dream ...

Re:Can It Function as a Back-Lit Rear Projector?

[inode_buddha]

Nope, but you *can* project goatse from your cellphone towards a whole busload of people during rush hour...

Re:Can It Function as a Back-Lit Rear Projector?

[alexhard]

Why on earth don't they this on their website

Because they accidentally the whole thing.

Or...

[Sobieski]

Are you just happy to see me?

Cool!

[Penguinshit]

Now I can project even more realistic UFOs on low clouds near the airport!

Re:Cool!

[bfmorgan]

And be arrested for shinning a laser into the sky at any passing aircraft - Gitomo here you come.

Vaporware.

[Craig Davison]

There's no price, and demo of this thing working, because it doesn't exist yet. But they do have CG mockups in 10 different colors!

Re:Meetings

[ColdWetDog]

NoNoNoNO!!! Bad Xpeter, Bad boy. Do you realize how fucking annoying this is going to be? PowerPoint presentations everywhere. Is that the kind of world you want to grow up in?

awesome

[Anonymous Coward]

great, now teenagers will be able to project their HILARIOUS youtube videos on the big screen every time you go to the movies.

It'll be like laser pointers x 1000

Sharks

[CrashandDie]

Sharks with Freakin' lasers attached to their heads!

Re:Meetings

[Daengbo]

I was thinking along the lines of "Cool! Pocket porn projector!."

Re:Meetings

[InfernalRuss]

so you and 3 of your closest friends could whack off together... in starbucks... back to coffee at home again i think

Re:Great for bedtime

[linzeal]

Or project another woman in bed with you so you can have a threesome with your wife.

Re:Nice name

[LordSnooty]

Their version works just as well but er... it turns to snow if you don't point it at a fully licensed wall. (sorry)

Now nerds can communicate with girls

[DeadDecoy]

Now nerds can communicate with girls in a structured manner.
Just Imagine:

*** Start power point presentation ***
Slide 1:
Objective - To go out on date

Slide 2:
Reasons -
- Have money
- Provide intelligent conversation
- Will Listen

Slide 3:
Places -
- Movies
- Beach

.....

'Hey wait, where are you going?'

*** End power point presentation ***

Re:Great for bedtime

[Anonymous Coward]

This is slashdot. Shouldn't that be project a woman on the basement ceiling so you can have a twosome?

Sharks with lasers. ur doin it wrong.

[dilvish_the_damned]

I see this as the perfect solution. Now all I need is the problem to solve.
Perhaps if I coupled this with an iPod and beer the problems would present themselves.

Re:Great for bedtime

[TheVelvetFlamebait]

During my bedtime, I also like to look at movies and publications, but my arms get tired for a very different reason. I don't think a laser projector would really help...

Re:Meetings

[thexile]

You want more cream or less?