All you'd need then is one of those laser projectred keyboards out the bottom and its a fully functional laptop.
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Apple to Add Micro Projectors to iPhone and iPod Touch?
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What about a tablet with a projector? One of the biggest problems with a tablet is that you either have to hold it with one hand while interacting or lie it flat on a desk and hurt your neck.
So let's say you set it flat on your desk, the screen becomes a full keyboard, and it projects a little monitor onto the wall. Sounds good to me!
What about a tablet with a projector? One of the biggest problems with a tablet is that you either have to hold it with one hand while interacting or lie it flat on a desk and hurt your neck.
So let's say you set it flat on your desk, the screen becomes a full keyboard, and it projects a little monitor onto the wall. Sounds good to me!
I'm not sure that we'd see this included this year but it would be just another reason for me to want an iPhone. The coolness factor would be unbelievable!
Pointless without a porn app for the iPhone. Granted though; the new screen coating is a step in the right direction for this particular application.
Ri-dic-u-lous. Period.
As others have said, getting the components in will be a problem with current sizes. However, I've seen the Microvision SHOW WX as a pocket-sized projector and the image is quite nice for up to about six feet wide, darkened room; it's a laser projector. If you're a videophile, it's probably not going to meet your expectations. That doesn't mean it's useless. It's not a substitute for a $3000 projector. If it's suitable for small conference room projection for presentations, and from the demos I've seen it is, it's very useful for sales, teaching, etc. I'd buy the Show WX right now if it was available.
People are being so negative about this, this is like back when cameras first came out in mobile phones. People hated the idea, saying it would reduce battery life, and who would really need a camera in their phone - it was just a gimmick. Now look at it, nearly every phone on the market has a video camera, or at the very least a photo capable camera built in. This projector idea could end up being like the built in camera, a gimmick at first, but eventually, every phone will have one, and people use them as part of every day life.
^^^There's a difference between a camera and projector for most people, particularly with regards to usefulness.
No more gimmicks. Just improve the OS.
It may sound cool, but if it was on your phone, I doubt even a small fraction of people would use it. I don't see the point. It wouldn't be bright enough anyway. And even if it was bright enough to be useful, and they implemented it quite well, I still don't see the actual purpose of having it.
Camera? Yes.
GPS? Why not?
Projector? Why?
No more gimmicks. Just improve the OS.
It may sound cool, but if it was on your phone, I doubt even a small fraction of people would use it. I don't see the point. It wouldn't be bright enough anyway. And even if it was bright enough to be useful, and they implemented it quite well, I still don't see the actual purpose of having it.
Camera? Yes.
GPS? Why not?
Projector? Why?
Agree with that.
Seems like there is so much focus ipods and phones it seems laptops are being neglected
Seeing that the iPods have really made Apple what it is today I think they are going to want a big update this year since that years only added a speaker and volume controls.
P.S. What I said about making Apple what it is today the ipods made people who would never even look at a Mac go and try one just by seeing how great the ipod is.
My thoughts exactly, given the footprint of Samsung's first device and that Apple have had to strip down the battery size in the 3GS to accommodate increased component size, I wouldn't expect to see this integrated into the iPhone casing anytime soon. As a 3rd-party add-on running through the iPhone connector, perhaps.. but not from apple.
This is rather a stupid idea...
Anything that small would be a crappy projector. Why not put video out jacks on the damn things instead.
Think about it... You would need a seeing eye dog to tell you what the hell was on the screen. This sounds like so much BS. Like the 'pulsing Apple icon' on the back of the 3gs that was rabidly bandied about before the launch.
Such a projector would be almost worthless except in a pitch black room with a pristine white reflective surface to project on. I predict this is yet another false Apple rumour to distract people... Move along. Move along. These aren't the droids you're looking for...
Anything that small would be a crappy projector. Why not put video out jacks on the damn things instead.
Think about it... You would need a seeing eye dog to tell you what the hell was on the screen. This sounds like so much BS. Like the 'pulsing Apple icon' on the back of the 3gs that was rabidly bandied about before the launch.
Such a projector would be almost worthless except in a pitch black room with a pristine white reflective surface to project on. I predict this is yet another false Apple rumour to distract people... Move along. Move along. These aren't the droids you're looking for...
Although there is a company called 'Microvision' that makes 'pico projectors' that can be embedded...
The technology looks pretty cool and has the potential for lower power consumption compared to other micro projection technologies, but until LED/Laser light sources improve their power efficiency by at least an order of magnitude, the overall power consumption of the projection system will still be dominated by that of the light source rather than what type of imager is used.
I've been using my LCoS based AAXA Pico Projector (http://www.aaxatech.com/products/kp190.htm) since the beginning of this year and while it's not going to replace a full-size projector, it's been a great accessory for impromptu presentations and watching videos when I'm on the go. I'm looking forward to micro projection technology improving significantly over the next couple of years. Who would say no to being able to view/share pictures and videos on a larger scale than a ~3" screen?
I've been using my LCoS based AAXA Pico Projector (http://www.aaxatech.com/products/kp190.htm) since the beginning of this year and while it's not going to replace a full-size projector, it's been a great accessory for impromptu presentations and watching videos when I'm on the go. I'm looking forward to micro projection technology improving significantly over the next couple of years. Who would say no to being able to view/share pictures and videos on a larger scale than a ~3" screen?
As always, Apple is years ahead of...well, everyone...
The point is that this is where the iPhone is headed...it seems pretty much inevitable.
The next step, of course, is to incorporate this:
http://www.virtual-laser-keyboard.com/
into the iPhone...then you've got a full-sized keyboard and screen that fit in your pocket. As always, Apple is aiming for a non-visible spot above the clouds...
The point is that this is where the iPhone is headed...it seems pretty much inevitable.
The next step, of course, is to incorporate this:
http://www.virtual-laser-keyboard.com/
into the iPhone...then you've got a full-sized keyboard and screen that fit in your pocket. As always, Apple is aiming for a non-visible spot above the clouds...