SlashGear » Konica Minolta http://www.slashgear.com Feeding Your Gadget and Tech Obsessions Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:30:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Konica Minolta develops 4K resolution Planetarium System http://www.slashgear.com/konica-minolta-develops-4k-resolution-planetarium-system-0124690/ http://www.slashgear.com/konica-minolta-develops-4k-resolution-planetarium-system-0124690/#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:38:50 +0000 Daniel Lim http://www.slashgear.com/?p=24690 konica Minolta 3d 4kWe’ve seen a few 4k projectors for home entertainment and digital Signage applications. The technology doesn’t stop there. Konica Minolta looks to ride on JVC’s success in 4K projection system; incorporates the technology and an In-house high performance fish-eye lens to develop a 3rd dimensional digital simulation of the planetarium astronomy in ultra high definition (4096 × 2400 pixels) display, about four times the Full HD native resolution.

As you know, the starry sky seen from ground and other planets in our solar system are jet-black imageries. The adoption of JVC’s 4K projector technology and ultra bright 825W xenon lamp allows viewers to explore the universe and beyond not only in ultra high definition, but also in its most realistic presentation- high contrasty solar system displays at 10:000:1 native contrast ratio.

The unit also features a newly developed graphic UI and easily navigated companions like mouse, keyboard, external monitor and joystick. If needed, it can be tailored to include an integrate amp or sound system for much robust entertainment. However, home entertainment is probably out of the question; while not serving as planetarium projection display, the 400lb Konica can be used as multimedia presentation or entertainment such as movies and still images.

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]]> http://www.slashgear.com/konica-minolta-develops-4k-resolution-planetarium-system-0124690/feed/ 0 Konica Minolta thumb-sized pico-projector http://www.slashgear.com/konica-minolta-thumb-sized-pico-projector-1923355/ http://www.slashgear.com/konica-minolta-thumb-sized-pico-projector-1923355/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:56:37 +0000 Chris Davies http://www.slashgear.com/?p=23355 glowing thumbKonica Minolta have developed a projector that is apparently about the size of a thumb.  Rather than using lenses and bulbs, the projector relies on lasers and vibrating mirrors to create an image up to 20-inches in size at XGA resolution.  Overall, the device measures just 1.6 x 0.79 x 0.3 inches.

Maximum image size is reached from just 21 inches away.  It’s unclear whether the dimensions Konica Minolta have given include a power source, or just the projector unit itself, but either way that’s a very small unit!

The company expects to have the thumbdrive-sized projectors on the market within 2-3 years.  It’s yet to release images or further specifications; nor do we have an idea of pricing.

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