The Nokia Pulse, a concept by Miika Mahonen, is similar to the soon to be released Microvision Mobile Projector. They’re both designed to be powerful mobile display systems that can use a mobile phone as the source of video and as a remote control. The Nokia Pulse also combines an NXT-speaker with Dolby sound processing into the compact device, which can (theoretically) project images up to 60-inches on any wall.
While the Pulse is still just an idea, Microvision is currently working with other companies to incorporate their light engine into other devices such as phones and laptops. Is screen size on your mobile phone irrelevant if you can project onto any wall?
[via Yanko Design]
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Now we’re talking!! Put it in my iPhone :)
May 21st, 2009 at 2:11 pm
While Microvision is promising to launch its Pico-Projector for some time now, lots of other new players enter this market.
You may want to lookup bTendo (www.bTendo.com) as to my view they offer superior solution in performance, size and power consumption.
n.
May 22nd, 2009 at 1:33 am
I hope it comes out soon, but I’m glad they’re not releasing it if it’s not 100% ready.
Don’t even bother with bTendo…
May 22nd, 2009 at 10:14 am
In my opinion, Microvision is the only solid player in this type of technology. I think we’ll see a few cell phone devices with this technology from MVIS announced this summer.
May 26th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Don’t get me wrong, Microvision is doing great work. They have been pioneering MEMS based projectors for years and have done excellent marketing work to fight off LCOS/DLP competitors.
However, they must realize that they are no longer the only kid on the block. As far as I know, currently Microvision & bTendo are the only two companies with working prototypes. But it will not be long before others will join the party. You can google it to verify my statement..
I’m sorry that I have bothered some guys here, I guess that in the not so far future, companies like Microvision, bTendo, Green Laser Vendors and others would form a Laser Pico-Projector Alliance similar to the WiFi or like the USB Implementers Forum. Such an alliance dealing with the regulatory issues and joint marketing is an important step towards Laser Pico-Projector wide adaptation. Then maybe, the comment would be friendlier ;)
May 26th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
I believe Microvision is the only one out there that does not need to be focused. Since it is laser based, it is always in focus. To be a truly “mobile” projector, you’d have to have this ability.
May 27th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Ty,
you are simply wrong, bTendo is laser based, foucus free just like Microvision.
see the covrage here:
http://www.picoprojector-info.com/visiting-btendo-makers-laser-based-pico-projector-modules
May 27th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
Microvision has a top-of-the-line, unique product with the single laser design. Further, they have lined up a group of big name customers. Watch what happens here in a few weeks as this amazing, ground-breaking disruptive technology comes to market. Microvision is also deploying it in cars (Heads-up Display), military use, printers, hand-held scanners, and special eyeglasses. Watch what happens as we head into the fall.
June 6th, 2009 at 6:44 pm