Samsung to MBP200 Pico Projector for Mobile Phone

Kim Poh Liaw — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:22:23 +0000

Samsung has announced a new mobile phone accessory, MBP200 Pico Projector during the CES 2009 last week. Compact and lightweight, the portable MBP200 can connect to mobile phones and laptops and by utilizing the DLP pico chip from Texas Instruments. It allows users to transform their traditional two inch screen to a 50-inch viewing screen allowing others to share in the video. In addition, users can easily transfer files and project content independent of an attached source via the microSD card slot. The MBP200 has a touchpad controls on the right side of the device for easy navigation and a 2.2-inch QVGA LCD screen which allow users to view content privately. The MBP200 will be available later this year.

The Samsung pico projector is powered by a miniaturized version of the same imaging technology found in DLP HDTVs, home theater projectors and large-scale cinema houses. The unit can accommodate a range of projected image sizes – from an 8 ½ x 11 standard sheet of paper to a large 50-inch screen.

For added convenience, the MBP200 comes with a small screen holder with a telescoping pole hidden inside, which can instantly turn a standard sheet of paper into a screen to view movies, document files or pictures. The 3.5mm standard jack allows users to enjoy their own headphones or speakers, or the built-in external speaker allows the MBP200 to play audio directly from the device.

[via slashgear]

Motorola Unveils First Mobile Phone Made Using Recycled Water Bottle Plastics

Kim Poh Liaw — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:31:00 +0000

Today Motorola announced the new MOTO W233 Renew, said to be the first mobile phone made using plastics comprised of recycled water bottles. The phone has also earned Carbonfund.org’s CarbonFree® Product Certification after an extensive product life-cycle assessment. When designing the packaging, Motorola was able to reduce its size by 22 percent and the box and all of the materials inside are printed on 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper. In addition, a postage-paid recycling envelope in box makes it easy to return your previous mobile phone for recycling at no cost.

“Today, natural resources, energy and time are more precious than ever before,” said Jeremy Dale, corporate vice president, global marketing, Motorola Mobile Devices. “From the product’s design, to the packaging to our partnership with Carbonfund.org, we wanted to ensure that this device makes the right impact with consumers and the environment.”

Renew was designed for eco-conscious consumers as well as the millions of people who put making phone calls as their number one priority in a mobile phone. With nine hours of talk time, CrystalTalk technology and messaging capabilities, Renew makes environmental responsibility affordable for consumers everywhere. Renew will first be available at T-Mobile USA in Q1 2009.

MOTO W233 renew specifications

Memory: Optional 2GB removable memory
Browser: WAP Browser
Connectivity: USB (mini)
Bands/Modes: 850 / 1900 GSM
Weight: 83g
Dimensions: 45 x 110.97 x 14.7 mm
Display: 128 x 128 65K CSTN display (1.6″) (user removable front housing)
Battery : Talk time up to 9 hrs (550 min.) and standby up to 18 days (450 hrs.)

[via SlashGear]

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Samsung to MBP200 Pico Projector for Mobile Phone

Motorola Unveils First Mobile Phone Made Using Recycled Water Bottle Plastics