Pocketsized projection
A conversation on our TEC-SIG listserv brought this item into my line of sight today. Last year, I had posted about the idea of “pico-projection” which is the concept of bite-sized projectors that fit into the your hand. These are starting to hit the market and this one – the WowWee CineMin Swivel is marketing directly to iPhone/iPod users.
I looked up more information about it and this is what I found:
– Features Texas Instruments’ DLP projection technology
– 90-degree hinge to project on any surface (no tripod required or having to shove books under it to get it screen height)
– Connects to multiple handheld devices – iPod, iPhone, Netbooks, PCs, and Flip Video (projects videos, photos, and more)
– 2-hour rechargeable battery life (most other pico’s have 60-90 minutes)
– High-contrast, ultra clear HVGA image – 480 x 320
– Can project a 60 inch image from 8 feet away
– Speaker output for headphones or portable speakers
– International power cords (4 different adapters) for travel
– Padded carrying case
Cost runs about $350 for the device and it is available for pre-order on Amazon.
Now….is this something feasible for our classrooms? Can this be used in your schools?
September 23rd, 2009 at 9:28 pm
Update: I was asked to purchase three of these in our district. Well….2 but I am purchasing 1 for technology to use.