Not that wearing something that looks like those sunglasses they give you after they dilate your pupils is really that subtle, I suppose.

Still, if you’re looking for an intimate way to experience 3D content, you might want to check these out. The Moverio BT-100 comes with a pair of 0.52″ LCD displays, each with a resolution of 960×540. Combined, they produce a cinematic 3D effect equivalent to watching a flick on a massive 320-inch diagonal screen.

The displays are operated by a compact Android 2.2-based control box, which can read content from an SDHC card in a variety of video formats, and also support Dolby Mobile audio. It also offers the ability to stream content from the web or even NetFlix (though they don’t support 3D content at this point.) One thing you should note: in reading over the specs, it doesn’t look like these have an HDMI input, so you won’t be able to connect your PS3, Xbox 360 or Blu-ray player as a content source. You’re stuck with the included media player.

One unique thing about the Moverio glasses is that they’re transparent – letting you see your surroundings when you need to take a break from fake 3D objects constantly being whipped at your head.

So far, the BT-100 3D glasses are only sold in Japan, but the guys over at Gizmine are now importing them for the low, low price of $949.99 (USD). With Sony’s higher resolution 3D goggles now available here in the States for $800(USD), it’s a tall order to envision running out and buying these, but if you’re looking for something more portable and less conspicuous, you might want to check them out.

Epson unveiled two low-end new projectors today – the MegaPlex MG-850HD and the MG-50 each offer an integrated iPhone and iPad dock on the back. Both of the new projectors share very similar features. The only real difference is that the MG-850HD has 720p resolution and the MG-50 only offers 540p. Both of the projectors are bright, with the 850HD offering 2,800 lumens of brightness and the MG-50 with 2,200 lumens, projecting a 100-inch image without a problem. Both of the new projectors use 3-chip LCD technology, dual 10W speaker and have HDMI and VGA ports in addition to handling video direct from docked iOS devices.

The MG-850HD will sell for $799 (USD) and the MG-50 will sell for $699 starting later this month.

These lighting fixtures are first scrubbed of ink, then drilled, dremel-ed out and assembled into composite hanging lamps or individual ink cart lamps.

They’re available as single lamps ($30 USD), 4-cartridge box pendants ($45) or as an 8-cartridge chandelier ($150). Colors include matte black, cyan, light-cyan, magenta, light-magenta, yellow, light-black, and light-light-black depending on your mood. Personally, I’m always running out of magenta. I’m not quite sure what that says about me.

Now I don’t know what’s going in Durham, North Carolina, but I found variants of these lamps from two different Durham-based Etsy shops – LowellAndLouise and boxlightbox, both of whom are selling what look like the same ink cartridge lamps. I don’t know if these are the same guys, had the same idea at the same exact time, or if somebody just swiped somebody else’s idea. Whatever the case, I think they look cool.

[via The Design Town]

According to my rough math, the display cranks out over 230 pixels-per-inch, about 3 times that of the typical LCD computer screen. Perfect for use in electronic book readers, the flat panel measures in at just 3mm thick, and can display 1400 pages on a single button-cell battery.

While Seiko Epson hasn’t revealed any products which use the new display, it’s only a matter of time before we see these in real world devices.

[via MobileRead]

(Pictured above is the similarly styled Epson PowerLite 400)

Announced today, the new Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 is a 3LCD projector with full 1920 x 1080 native resolution, and a retail price of just $2999. The projector boasts a 14-element lens system that can project images up to 120 inches diagonal, enough to fill just about any wall you’ve got. A 12,000 to 1 contrast ratio, HDMI 1.3 inputs, and horizontal/vertical lens shift are just a few of the bells and whistles you can expect from this new projector when it starts to start ship this April.

[via Electronista]

The projector features HDMI 1.3 inputs for digital signals, and supports true 1080p inputs. In addition Epson’s new color engine is said to produce a color gamut that’s 115% broader than NTSC standards. The projector also features an automatic iris and claims up to 12,000 to 1 dynamic contrast ratio, which is very good for an LCD projector. Brightness is rated at 1200 lumens.

The EMP-TW1000 is expected to be released in Japan in December for just 350,000 yen (appx. $2933 USD). To date, most true 1080p front projectors have cost $5k and up. No word yet on a North American release date.

[via Impress Watch]

These new portable printers feature an integrated carrying handle and can run on batteries. The lid was designed to function as both a protective cover and a paper tray, and the memory card slots (which can handle 19 varieties of cards) are hidden behind the fold-out paper exit door. The printers also have built-in 2 or 2.5 inch LCD for previewing your pictures and an IR port for printing from compatible mobile devices. There’s also a Bluetooth connectivity upgrade available.

The printers are now available on the Epson Japan website under the brand name “Colorio”, models E-300, E-500 and E-700. It’s not clear if or when these printers will hit North American retailers.

Both have 4-inch 640×480 TFT displays and can import photos from your CF, SD or SDHC memory cards. In addition to their large storage capacity, each can serve as a personal media player, with support for MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, H.264, WMV, and Motion Jpeg video playback as well as MP3, WMA and AAC audio formats. Data can be imported or exported to your PC or MAC through the device’s USB 2.0 port.

The P-3000 is rumored to retail for $499 and the P-5000 for $699. With price pressure from Apple’s latest iPod 30 and 80GB models as well as Creative’s way-cool Zen Vision W, I’m hoping Epson rethinks their pricing.

[via Akihabara News]