Sanyo launches LP-WXU700 Wi-Fi projector

Sanyo launches first 802.11n Wi-Fi-enabled projector. It is the LP-WXU700. Now you can play not only slideshows. The fastest wireless data projector provides playing video via Wi-Fi. The LP-WXU700 works with WMV and MPEG-1/2/4 video formats. Its maximal resolution is 1280x800 pixels and it has 500:1 contrast ratio. The LP-WXU700 has a USB port and an HDMI input. Also you can connect it via LAN port to your PC. And this is not all. For more simple connectivity the wireless projector includes composite video, VGA port, S-video. Audio connectivity is provided by a 3.5mm audio jack. Also a powerful 1W speaker is included.

The interface of the projector is user-friendly. It has 0.74-inch LCD panel. For better quality of the image the projectors lens has 1.6x optical zoom ratio.

The price of the LP-WXU700 is near 6430 USD. And it will be available in Japan markets.

Auto-Rotate Wooden Projection Alarm Clock

Clocks are of vital importance to everyone, but the majority of us want to know what time is without getting up or changing the position. What can you say about an alarm clock that displays the time on the nearest wall or the ceiling? Of course, projection clocks already exist, but Oregon Scientific presents an alarm clock with specific design.

The alarm clock represents a large LCD display screen in a wooden frame.

Its specific feature is that it can project time in either vertical or horizontal direction due to the auto-rotation. Users can choose the direction depending on their mood by installing the projector in any side they wish. Additionally, it is very convenient during night for the numbers are easily seen on wall.

Showing time is not the only possibility of this clock. Additionally, it shows the inside and outside temperature on the LCD display and predicts the weather for the next 24 hours. However, there is information on its price – 130 USD, but the release date is unknown.

Sanyo PLC-WXE45 projector - for home or for office?

Do you remember the Sanyo PJ Network Interface? - the network that combines projectors into one working group controlled over the Internet. Each projector in office, in educational institution or even at home can be switched on and off from a PJ Network account. Anyway, there is now one more PJ Network capable projector from Sanyo. The announced PLC-WXE45 model will set you 1,795.00 USD back. The main thing to about Sanyo PLC-WXE45 is that it is a short throw projector.

Short throw mean that the projector’s focal length is small, which in turn means it doesn’t have to be placed far away from the wall, blackboard, whatever you are projecting the image on. There are actually modes for blackboards and color boards by the way. Space saving design Sanyo expects to be popular in offices and studying rooms, but along with utility PLC-WXE45 delivers nice performance.

Resolution is great for a short throw - WXGA 1280 x 800, but that is aspect ratio 16:10 which is, well, better for watching moves at home rather than for your work presentations. Other specs include 500:1 contrast ratio, 2,000 Lumens, VGA port, composite / S-video connection. In safety proportions it can ask for a PIN code and won’t work without it’s remote nearby so stealing the projector alone makes no sense. All that, especially WXGA resolution and color surface mode make it a nice gadget for home, but will it be as popular at offices and schools because eighteen hundred dollars is bit steep, and it doesn’t have a speaker by the way.

Sanyo PLCXL51 Video Projector 2700 Lumens Short-Throw

Most favorable technology for classrooms, offices, important meetings, and advertising, PLCXL51 Video Projector 2700 Lumens Short-Throw is a revolutionary product introduced by Sanyo Canada. An important asset for all the above mentioned categories and not only, as it is equipped with Sanyo’s Exclusive PJ Network Interface for wired and wireless networking, also compatible with MAC. Networking capability permits a close monitoring of projector functions from a long distance by usage of your web browser. The new video projector has the features of automatic emailing that can be sent for reporting on the operating status. It is important to notice that its wireless interface is compatible with IEEE802.11b/g standards, offering transfer speeds up to 54Mbps and providing WEP 64/128-bit security.


The features that Sanyo PLCXL51 Video Projector posses make up an imposing list as its memory viewer allows SD card, is equipped with a new optical engine for vertical and horizontal projection, also adapting easily to different projection surfaces. Too many times during an important presentation with find ourselves wishing that our video projector would simply work and never let us down when we need it most. Sanyo PLCXL51 is a guarantee for quality and simplicity of usage for everyone, no special skills required for the set-up and removal.

With the Memory Viewer, the user of Sanyo PLCXL51 has the opportunity to edit projected images with a slide converter, bitmap data and JPEG data. What makes this video projector unique is the projection oriented features that allow a proper alignment of the projector, as well as the Color Board Mode which lets the adjustment of hue when projecting an image on a color other than white surface. One feature that will please educational instructors and educational institutions while using the projector is the supplementary Black Board Mode that facilitates the use of PLCXL51 with all standardized educational boards.

First in the world cellphone with built-in projector

News about concept GSM phones with projectors inside was around for a while; however, there was no information about how soon these concepts will turn into serial models. Well, Chinese manufacturers are first to introduce this idea into life. First cell phone with built-in projector is already being sold, and its parameters are quite interesting.

This Chinese marvel is named Epoq EGP-PP01, and it is first cell phone in the world with built-in projector. Its characteristics are amazing for its small sizes: it can produce image in VGA resolution (640 x 480)! This was made possible by using miniature LCoS projector, and a very bright LED as a source of light. Maximum distance from phone to the projected surface is 762 mm, or 30 inches. Built-in battery will last for nearly 3 hours when projector is working, which is enough for presentation or movies. Thanks to the USB port, gadget can be connected to DVD player, laptop or PC, to project information that phone cannot read by itself. It can show video and photo without any external help, so it can be useful when you want to show your new photos and videos to some friends or colleagues.


Apart from the amazing projecting ability, phone also has touchscreen (as almost any new Chinese phone does today), camera, 0.5 Watt dynamics and a very familiar interface, that was fully copied from the world's most famous smartphone - iPhone. Not sure, would Apple sue manufacturers of this device for stealing their intellectual property, but if this phone will be sold only inside the country there will be no problems for Epoq at all. They tried to experiment with the phone buttons like many other Chinese phone manufacturers, placing them in a strange unfamiliar pattern - in three rows. Nevertheless, getting familiar with this button placement it is only a matter of time.

Not sure, will this idea of placing projectors inside cell phones be successful, but this interesting gadget deserves some attention. Maybe tomorrow these mobile projectors will be as common as cell phone cameras nowadays? In any case, you can touch to the future now for 550 dollars.

Portable Wireless Projector

Surely sometimes we all want to show something on a bigger screen than your digital camera, PDA or laptop has. Usually, for these cases, we need a projector, but they are bulky to carry around and quite expensive. Moreover, they always need a laptop, which is not a very portable device too. There must be a way to show your photos or movies without any laptop and in much more convenient way... And there is!

The Micro Projector, as the name tells, is a very portable and compact version of projector. It will surely help you to transfer all your newly taken photos or video clips on a way much bigger screen than your device has. One of the best features of this gadget, apart from it being very compact, is its ability to play files directly from an SD card, removing the need in laptop or other video broadcasting device. It can still be connected to the video source, as it has component audio and video input slots, so you will be able to connect it to your DVD player.


However, the quality of image will not be comparable with expensive special projectors; the manufacturer does not even release information about resolution or contrast ratio of this compact projector. But who cares when all you need is to show some photos to your friends from your latest holiday? It even has a speakers at the rear side, so you will hear sound from your video clips or MP3 files as well. Batteries-powered, it can operate without any wires attached, which is also a great plus.

With this Micro Projector you can experience the advantages of using projectors without need in spending huge amount of money for professional one. It is very simple to use and operate, and performs its actions pretty well. Just ensure that you have dark enough room with a suitable projectable surface - we doubt that it can show a bright picture under direct sunlight. This interesting gadget can be purchased for about 0 - a nice price for a compact and portable projector.