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WowWee Cinemin Swivel pico-projector to arrive September

, Jun 1st 2009 Discuss [0]

WowWee's Cinemin Swivel pico-projector, which was announced back at CES in January, has been given a release date and UK pricing.  Expected to hit UK stores in September 2009, the posable projector will retail for around £349 ($572); US pricing and availability is still unknown, though it is expected in fall 2009 priced at $299. Read The Full Story

bTendo laser pico-projector modules tested [Video]

, May 26th 2009 Discuss [0]

While the pico-projectors that have graced the SlashGear test bench have not exactly proved entirely disappointing, they've not persuaded us to part with our own money after we've sent them back.  bTendo's MEMS-based scanning laser pico-projector module might change all that, promising brighter colors, improved power efficiency and no need to manually focus.  PicoProjector-info got some hands-on time with the bTendo modules, and as you can see in the image here, the laser technology (on the right) easily outclasses a standard LCoS projector. Video demo and comparison after the cut Read The Full Story

FAVI PJM-1000 pico-projector claims “World’s Smallest”

, May 19th 2009 Discuss [0]

We've had some reasonable experiences with the pico-projectors reviewed here at SlashGear, but they're still too expensive to make them anything other than an extravagant toy.  Sadly FAVI don't change that with the launch of their PJM-1000 Mini Projector, another aiming for the title of "World's Smallest Projector". Read The Full Story

AAXA P1 LCoS-based pico projector review

, Apr 28th 2009 Discuss [1]

Having used four generations of home entertainment projector over the last decade, I was skeptical of small-form factor pico projectors when they first surfaced. A pocket-size projector with dimensions similar to a remote control or a cellphone, running super-cool and battery-operated for up to an hour of continuous use. That’s all tempting stuff, but can they deliver? Last month, we reviewed the UK-based BeamBox Evolution R1 Pico-projector; today, we have a close cousin with the same LCoS microdisplay but in different outfit: the AAXA P1 pico projector. (video after the cut)

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AAXA P1 pico-projector shipping for $279

, Apr 2nd 2009 Discuss [0]

AAXA's P1 Pico Projector is finally shipping, and for $10 less than originally expected.  The compact projector - announced back in February 2009 - can project a 60-inch 640 x 480 image with 12 lumen brightness, using the company's proprietary LCOS chip. Read The Full Story

VIA P710-HD graphics module for Pico-ITXe board

, Mar 30th 2009 Discuss [0]

VIA have announced an HD-capable expansion board for their EPIA-P710 Pico-ITXe board.  The VIA P710-HD uses an S3 Graphics 4300E video processor and allows for dual DVI, HDMI and S-Video, multiple displays and above-1080p resolution support. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Week in Review – Week 13 2009

, Mar 29th 2009 Discuss [0]

This week on SlashGear, we had some great articles, taking a look at some exciting new products, and one of us got to experience Beverly Hills pampering during his trip to visit DreamWorks and HP. I had the chance to review Apple’s newest button-less wonder, the iPod Shuffle 3rd Generation. It’s a great sounding mp3 player with some quirks that may take some time to get used to.

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BeamBox Evolution R1 Pico-Projector Review

, Mar 25th 2009 Discuss [2]

After unboxing the BeamBox Evolution R1 pico-projector late last week, the SlashGear team has been having great fun projecting all manner of content onto anything that will stand still long enough.  Gimmick or legitimate A/V accessory?  Read on to find out.

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BeamBox R1 pico-projector: Unboxing Video & First Impressions

, Mar 20th 2009 Discuss [0]

BeamBox’s 30-lumen Evolution R1 pico-projector doesn’t officially begin shipping until the start of April, but SlashGear managed to acquire one ahead of the launch.  Measuring a short, sturdy 108 x 59 x 28mm and tipping the scales at 175g, the R1′s party trick is not only projecting external AV sources up to 100-inches at 640 x 480 resolution, but content from its own onboard media player.

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Unboxing video and first-impressions after the cut

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Beambox R-1 Pico-Projector: ships April 1st for $360

, Mar 18th 2009 Discuss [0]

Pre-orders for the Beambox Evolution R-1 pico-projector are now being taken, with deliveries expected to begin on April 1st.  The Evolution R-1 is capable of projecting a 100-inch image at up to 640 x 480 resolution, and has both 1GB onboard memory and a microSD card slot for loading more content. Read The Full Story

Castrade Pico projector, a 3M MPro 1100′s clone outs for Japanese market

, Mar 13th 2009 Discuss [0]

Compare to an established standard-size projectors, the Pico versions still have long journey to playing catch up in the brightness and color reproduction areas. But we’ve seen its popularity recently increased from a short few months, even DisplayLink is thinking about developing its USB-display chip for the use of Pico projector. This week, another one shown up from Japan, and is equipped with Lcos technology. Read The Full Story

Maradin MLP pico-projectors promise high-res in 2010

, Mar 9th 2009 Discuss [0]

Pico-projectors are growing in popularity and number, but less impressive is their typical resolution and brightness.  That could all change, though, if Maradin's miniaturized laser-diode projector (MLP) technology gains a foothold; based on MEMS projector tech, the system uses a low-powered laser beam to produce what are reportedly high-resolution, quality footage. Read The Full Story
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