First Samsung Phones with Embedded Projection Based on DLP Pico Chipset

Infibeam ^ | 02/16/09

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First Samsung Phones with Embedded Projection Based on DLP Pico Chipset

Samsung Electronics in conjunction with Texas Instruments (TI) announce the first mobile phones with embedded projection in a contemporary form factor. The Samsung projector phones (Model: I7410 for European market, W7900 for Korean market) utilize the Texas Instruments, DLP Pico Chipset to remove the limitations of the traditional mobile phone screen by easily providing "big picture" viewing experiences.

Building upon the recent excitement and momentum generated at the 2009 International Consumer Electronics Show in January, the Samsung projector phones can project content with flexible image sizes much larger than traditional phone screens. Images in excess of 50-inches are possible depending on ambient light conditions. Featuring a lightweight and compact design, the Samsung phones provide the complete mobile office and entertainment solution.

"Working together, Samsung and Texas Instruments, DLP products have made headway in a currently untapped market," said Wonsik Lee , Vice President of R&D Planning Team at Samsung Electronics. "This is an exciting time for the mobile phone industry as we transform the limitations of the mobile phone viewing experience to compelling image sizes that really adds significant value to both business and consumer users."

"With the production of the DLP Pico chipset first announced a year ago, Samsung and DLP are proud to launch the first implementation of the DLP Pico Chipset technology in mobile phones," said Frank J. Moizio , Manager, DLP Emerging Markets business. "These Samsung phones instantly turn any situation into a media viewing opportunity. While tiny by nature and easily able to fit into a mobile device, the DLP Pico chipset produces stellar image quality and gives the freedom to project content onto practically any surface."

With the DLP technology enabled Samsung projector phones you can now turn what has traditionally been an individual experience into a shared viewing opportunity for mobile content. By projecting content you can easily broaden the viewable image in a matter of seconds for ample screening.

The Samsung projector phones will be available in February in Korea (model name: W7900) and soon be available in the European market (model name: I7410) as well. The full-featured smartphones include the following:

Multiple applications that can be enhanced by the projection feature: Sharing Powerpoint Slides, Viewing Email Attachments, Viewing pictures, Watching videos, and even using the projection feature as a Flashlight

• DLP Pico chipset technology

• 5.0-megapixel camera

• High-resolution color OLED touchscreen

• Intuitive flick navigation to view presentations and photo slideshows

• Ultra-contemporary sleek and lightweight design

• Built-in audio speakers

[Richard Kimball]

Written as if that describes a good thing.

Yeah, I was just thinking about how any event could be turned into an opportunity for me to see pictures of somebody's last vacation.

[papasmurf]

“HanDBase is a relational database available for many smart phones, and it syncs with desktop databases.”

Yes, and a very good one, too.

But, he’ll also need 3rd party plug ins/apps for syncing Outlook or other PIM type data and notes, as well. Smart Phones don’t do that natively. Pocket PC’s (incl. Phone Edition) do.

[bcsco]

You’re going to have to pay for something with the power and screen to deal with a database.

I expect to pay. What I'm saying is, a smartphone like the Pearl, that's been around awhile, should be available for a discount compared to when it first appeared (as the Storm just appeared recently).

I'm retired. I use my Palm for genealogy, a database I use for various purposes including a 2-day-a-week job, Bible software and e-Reader, and, naturally, contacts and calendar. What my hope is, is to combine all this on a "relatively" inexpensive smartphone.

Right now I use "Smartlist" which is packaged with "DocumentsToGo", an application I purchased some years ago. I don't sync with PC databases, but "Smartlist" does back itself up onto my PC throught the Hotsync process. It works similar to HanDbase. I doubt "Smartlist" will be compatible with Blackberry, but HanDbase is, and the $ is inexpensive. I'd be happy to cross over to HanDbase if I can find the right smartphone.

I'm just looking for something that will supply my simple needs without having to carry two devices. If that's not possible, so be it.

[bcsco]

Pocket PC’s are too expensive for what I do.

[bcsco]

I just visited my carrier (Verizon). Our contract is renewable in October. Currently, if I could renew today, I could get a Blackberry Pearl free, or I could even get a Palm Centro for $49.00. Either one would suite me, and with the Palm, I my not have to change software (except maybe do an upgrade). This is precisely what I’m considering. Come October, deals will be different so I’ll do more research then...

[papasmurf]

Well, my second choice would be a Palm based phone, then. Blackberry’s are great, but software is too expensive and still not very diverse

I had Palms for years and loved them, and software is available very inexpensively and for a wide range of need and use.

This situation, btw, is one of the big factors in me staying with a GSM carrier. I can take my SIM card out and put it in any other unlocked GSM phone and I’m good to go. That means I can buy a phone over the net, at a swap meet, or from a friend. I’m not joined at the hip to a cellco.

[bcsco]

Well, I’m not going to swap carriers. We’ve been happy with Verizon, their coverage and cost. I’m simply trying to decrease the hardware I carry, especially because I don’t have the business/professional need as many do.

I love my Tungsten E2, it hotsyncs easily and provides everything I need. It’s just that I’d prefer to minimize my hardware needs.