This article from the New York Times, discusses the latest development in technology. It is a projector screen that is the size of an iPod. It functions just as a regular projector would but is very portable and light weight. This projector is projected to change the way we live when it comes out in two weeks. It can transform the wall of a tent into a movie theater.
But, as with all things these days, convenience and innovation come with a catch: cost. Each of these small units will run consumers about 430 dollars. Despite the price, this device is forecasted to do very well. It has many bells and whistles as to what kind of features and functions it can perform as well. With this device, any location can instantly become a movie theater. Whether it is on a plane or a wall in a roommate’s dorm room, people will be able to project anything from a round of Wii to a lecture on quantum physics at U of I.
I thought this article was very informative and interesting to read. I’m always excited to hear about knew technology and how it is projected to affect the world. I believe this product poses several questions. First, will this become the new choice of lecture structure for professors or will it be what is projected on the ceiling from a student in the audience on one of these projectors that is distracting all the students. Will this device become the next texting? Will students be able to get away with watching movies in class or projecting answers to a quiz in the kids back in front of him?
I would have loved to see how consumers have reacted to this projector even though it hasn’t been released yet. I am interested to know what people will use it for and how the technological world as we know it will change because of this small device.
To find the whole article go to:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/05/technology/personaltech/05pogue.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1
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Wow. Everything is getting smaller and smaller. I liked this article. It included a lot of descriptions of sizes, but it was written in a fun way. I liked the way it was written and really just liked the article overall.
This was such a fun article to read! Usually I would expect any piece about the realm of technology to go completely over my head and dull me to sleep, but this story was written with such personality and color that it was honestly a lively read. Not only that, but the writer managed to add personality while still maintaining the information in his article; he didn't sacrifice one for the other. I wonder though, how many people would say he interjected too much opinion when he made little remarks? I loved them, but I don't think people that like hardcore news would appreciate it.
David Pogue is really pushing this product! I suppose he's allowed a certain degree of latitude given his status as a columnist, but come on! I'd be VERY curious to see other articles about the Optoma Pico. After fawning over the Pico for five paragraphs, he finally admits that the product does not produce as much brightness. This limits the distance the product can be from the screen. It also limits the size of the screen the gadget can project onto with clarity. Perhaps Pogue should address these issues higher up, rather than acting like a company spokesperson. And already, he’s predicting the products immense appeal and future success. He must have quite the crystal ball.
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