Handy GPS device comes with a projector
John Chan | Aug 26, 2009
(Credit: Yanko Design)
Shaped like a small flashlight, the Maptor concept from Korea is a tiny GPS device which displays its maps using a small built-in projector. So instead of having a backlit LCD, it can be made very compact because any flat surface can become its screen.
The controls on the Maptor include a simple on/off toggle and a zoom ring. Aside from GPS hardware, it also comes with Bluetooth for transferring maps into the device and is powered by batteries. See another picture and a video after the jump.
(Credit: Yanko Design)
The idea is not too far-fetched because, recently, even a compact camera, the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj, has gotten the projector treatment so you can share photos and videos with your friends easily.
The problem is that if you are using GPS, you will definitely be outdoors because a clear line of sight with satellites is required to detect your location. Unless it's night, we don't see how anyone will be able to see the projected image during the day when the sun is up.
It's an interesting concept nonetheless, one that won its creators (who hail from the Samsung Art and Design Institute) an award from the Industrial Designers Society of America recently.
Via CNET Crave
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redsea
i would love to get one ..how much ??? somebody can rely back
Aug 31, 2009 18:23