Samsung unveils projector phone and PMP

Andrew Lim | Jan 13, 2009

(Credit: Slashgear)

If you hate using your mobile phone's tiny screen for anything other choosing an acquaintance to moan at, you'll be glad to know that some manufacturers are going to great lengths to help expand your mobile's display potential. Samsung, for example, has just announced two devices at CES that cram mini projectors into their tiny chassis.

According to SlashGear, who got some hands-on time with both devices, one is a PMP called the MBP200, which features a TV tuner and supports various video files including DivX and Xvid. The other is a touchscreen smart phone with the horrific moniker "Anycall Show". Both devices use the Texas Instruments compact projector technology that's been kicking around for a few years, but up till now required a separate input.

Mini projectors on a mobile phone might sound like a bizarre concept, but it could be handy. Whether you're browsing the Web, watching a YouTube video or simply sharing photos, the ability to display them at a much larger size means they're more enjoyable and can be shared with more people.

Neither device is likely to come out in the UK anytime soon, but mobile projectors are creeping more and more into mainstream consumer devices.

Via Crave UK

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gsr5867 says...
Wow...sounds crazy at first but come to think of it, its cool! What will they think of next? A time machine would be nice... :-)

Jan 13, 2009 22:09