Turns any surface into a television
Information on Sony’s new line of futuristic Life Space UX electronics is slowly being released to the public, and is beginning to grace the homes of Japan. One of the electronics includes a short throw projector that turns any surface in your home into a television. A lot more affordable and smaller than their previously released $50000,4K projector, this device is currently out in the Japanese market and in America in the summer.
HDMI and Bluetooth capable, up to 80 inches
The small but powerful 3.19″ x 5.16″ x 5.16″ device is capable of projecting an autofocused 1366 x 768 image of 100 lumens and project between 22 and 80 inches. It comes complete with standard HDMI ports, Bluetooth capability that allows cell device pairing and wireless access via a hub connected to your PC or laptop. All of which is supported by its strong, two hour life battery.
Along with all of these neat functions, The short throw projector comes with a stand that makes the device look like a chic addition to your living room instead of the typical bulky projector.
Expensive now, becoming more affordable
This new device is definitely cooler than the standard television, the only hang up I foresee for consumers is the cost. Coming in at $800, the short throw projector is over $40k less than Sony’s other projector. But, Is a lot more than a $89 smart 20″ led tv (the lowest projector threshold) and 55″ smart television. This shouldn’t be a problem for those that love the newest technology, or want a discreet, high def projector. But for those who want to get the most bang for their buck, it might be more feasible to get a “50 tv.
A new wave of television technology?
Regardless, Sony has definitely upped the ante in visual technology once more: allowing consumers to watch up to 80″ crystal clear television anywhere in their house. I’m pretty confident with their historical success, that this device won’t have any problems selling. I do wonder though, are affordable, high quality projectors the new wave of television? Will customers be throwing blows for projectors, instead of tv’s at the next Black Friday? We’ll definitely see as more companies find a way to tweak and perfect projector experiences.
Until then, research Sony’s first 4K short throw projector just because it’s breathtaking. Then watch this video and see how their developers squeezed such large technology into the new, and portable, short throw projector.
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