Unreleased - MiLi Pro portable projector for iPhone

Posted on August 12th, 2009

This looks like it will be a very strong contender for coolest portable projector, if it lives up to the hype (and the shininess of the mockups).
The MiLi Pro pocket projector is designed for use with the iPhone or iPod. As an aside, it can work as a docking station, with a micro USB port for charging and synching the phone. The main feature, however, is the micro projector.

It can project up to 40 inches of 640×480 high resolution images on any handy wall. And it does not tie you to your iphone. It has inputs for VGA and RCA so is also a useful mobile projector for use with a laptop or DVD player.

The one feature I am sceptical about is the touch screen. If used with the iPhone, that means that all control has to be done by interacting with the iPhone/projector unit. This could be annoying in a group if you don’t want to move the projector, or if it is in an inaccessible place.

No price yet - but it is due to be released in September so shouldn’t be long now.

For more info see the review at technabob or the product page at PhoneSuit

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Sixth sense with the help of portable technology

Posted on March 12th, 2009

This was a jaw-dropping presentation for me. Pattie Maes from MIT presented at TED about some work her team has done on combining existing portable technology in a new way. The system her team has put together provides a new, natural interface between the world and data.

Using a portable projector, a mobile phone and a webcam, any surface becomes a screen and any object can become and input. Well, you really have to see it to get it. Have a look at the video below.

Available in the shops… one day.

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