Xiaomi launching projectors with lasers on their heads!

[Flint]

https://www.engadget.com/2017/06/28...o-a-living-room-projector/?sr_source=Facebook

Xiaomi is using the same lasers used in commercial cinema projectors in their new home projector which will sell for less than you'd think. Pretty cool!

 

[Deleted member 133]

I'm confused.

It's a projector but has a 150 inch screen? So it's like those old cabinet-based projector TVs, or can buyers use it with their existing screens. It would be nice to see its features / specs.

Jeff

 

[MakeMineVinyl]

Maybe they mean a 150 inch capability? It sure appears to be a standard projector but with an apparently very short throw.

In any event, lasers will never have the organic viewing quality that traditional incandescent bulbs have!

 

[Haywood]

Wow. That thing is a steal if it works well. It would certainly reduce the price barrier to creating a real home theater.

 

[yromj]

Yeah, it's a projector w/ 150" capability. This article sheds a little more light on it. This is very intriguing indeed.

John

 

[Flint]

Barco has also released a Laser driven projector for home theaters and screening rooms. They are pricey, but I wouldn't expect affordable from Barco.

 

[Towen7]

Looks like a table top projector with its built in speakers. Did I miss what the resolution and HDR capabilities of that Chinese projector would be?

 

[Deleted member 133]

Still can't make heads nor tail of what this thing is, is trying to be, or how it works / its set-up / placement options etc. I guess I'll have to wait until a genuine commercial trade publication does an in-depth review.

Will they offer a unit that can be placed in the rear of a HT, project onto an already-installed screen (ie. be capable of "lens shifting" etc.) and not have me pay for shitty built-in speakers that I don't want?

Jeff

ps. Will it be made in the US so that I can help Make America Great Again?

 

[Botch]

This article sheds a little more light on it.

John

We see what you did there.

 

[yromj]

Still can't make heads nor tail of what this thing is, is trying to be, or how it works / its set-up / placement options etc. I guess I'll have to wait until a genuine commercial trade publication does an in-depth review.

Will they offer a unit that can be placed in the rear of a HT, project onto an already-installed screen (ie. be capable of "lens shifting" etc.) and not have me pay for shitty built-in speakers that I don't want?

Jeff

ps. Will it be made in the US so that I can help Make America Great Again?

I would like to know more about screen size options as well. I don't know about a traditional projector model (opposed to the short-throw version in the article) but it wouldn't surprise if they don't. It seems that the market is trending towards these short-throw projos. The view seems to be "hey they're putting a TV there, let's give them a 150" TV for less money in the same space." Now as for the speakers, yeah I would like a neutered version too.

John