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Oculon Hikari Pro920 Pocket Projector Debuts for $299
Posted by Charlie White at 3:21 AM on November 21, 2007
You never know when you might need to whip out a projector, and here's the smallest one you can buy so far, made by the Chinese company that calls itself Oculon. The 640x480 Hikari Pro920 is $299, giving you a 24-inch image from about a yard away, or a 12-inch picture from a foot away. If you're looking for a bit more resolution, you can get an 800x600 model for $399. These don't quite match up in tinytude to the cellphone-sized microprojector prototypes we've shown you before, but this might be the perfect size for some public bathroom stall porn. [Oculon, via Technabob]
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RainyDayInterns
Posted 1:39 PM 20/11/07
A good projector for use in a multi-touch display project.
RainyDayInterns
Marco
Posted 1:38 PM 20/11/07
Hmm... Battery powered projection helmet?
Marco
honozooloo
Posted 1:27 PM 20/11/07
Oculon?
Do their gadgets transform into robots?
Are they looking for username ladiesman217?
honozooloo
gary_7vn
Posted 12:38 PM 20/11/07
I do digital signage applications and something like this is perfect for a small instore marketing display. I want one.
BTW their web site is .tw not China.
gary_7vn
cheerfulcashew
Posted 12:36 PM 20/11/07
This would be great for impromptu subway meetings in Tokyo. I could see a dozen guys in suits crowded around this thing squinting to see the powerpoint projected on the door between stations...now we can work anywhere!
meh
cheerfulcashew
keerock
Posted 12:29 PM 20/11/07
Their site says $199. Is that Euros?
keerock
bdkennedy1
Posted 12:16 PM 20/11/07
LOL @ Dingus
bdkennedy1
LastAndLeast
Posted 12:11 PM 20/11/07
Why not just use a monitor? They're everywhere.
LastAndLeast
dingus
Posted 11:48 AM 20/11/07
100 years and just now we've figured out how to get a medium-format camera to work in reverse.
dingus
Windhawk
Posted 11:39 AM 20/11/07
250 lumens probably won't cut it for bathroom porn.
Windhawk
Mr. Black
Posted 11:30 AM 20/11/07
I see the art installation potential for small projectors growing rapidly...
Mr. Black
JJ910
Posted 3:03 PM 20/11/07
Why is a 11 year old wearing a suit and carrying a projector? So the Japanese salaryman now extends even to kids? I wonder if they are taught Six Sigma before they even go to school. Hai!!!!
JJ910
mullingitover
Posted 2:59 PM 20/11/07
This is great, and I'm betting it's running on LEDs which means it'll run cool and quiet.
When the really bright LEDs start hitting we're going to see some insane projectors.
mullingitover
gary_7vn
Posted 12:53 AM 21/11/07
mullingitover
It does use LEDs as a light source of course. In fact this is one of the advantages of this unit. The lights for an ordinary project last just few thousand hours then die. Replacement bulbs cost hundreds. The mtbf on this is probably in the 20k hr range at least. There another similar one out there that actually runs on batteries. This one needs a battery option too.
LED projectors will never replace bulbs, not anytime soon. Not unless they come up with something at the Breakthrough Institute.
gary_7vn
SaVvmari.com
Posted 11:41 AM 20/11/07
Nice, I am just waiting for the portable washer and dryer to come out so that dragging my kids clothes to the laundry won't be such a chore.
I guess for now I could do with showing my husband the hard time I am having doing laundry with my portable projector. Thank you Oculon.
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