Technabob » hi def http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Weird Science Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:00:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Optoma Gt720 Gaming Projector: Wall-Sized Fun http://technabob.com/blog/2010/04/18/optoma-gt720-gaming-projector/ http://technabob.com/blog/2010/04/18/optoma-gt720-gaming-projector/#comments Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:00:44 +0000 Lambert Varias http://technabob.com/blog/?p=31635 Optoma is back with more budget-friendly projectors, and this time it’s focusing on gamers with its Game Time series. The GT720 is the most expensive model in the series, and its meant for PS3 and Xbox 360 owners. The GT720 has a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 and a ginormous 300-inch maximum screen size. Measuring approximately 13″ x 4″ x 9″, the GT720 even comes with its own backpack, so you can have HD gaming wherever you want. Sure, your Kuro has crisp colors and awesome blacks, but you can’t carry it with you, can you now?

Optoma GameTime GT720 projector 1

The GT720′s input/output connections are: HDMI, VGA-In, S-Video, Composite Video, Stereo RCA Audio-In, Stereo Audio-Out and RS-232. It’s compatible with UXGA, SXGA+, WXGA, SXGA,VGA, SVGA, and VESA and video signals up to 1080p. You can also enjoy stereoscopic 3D on it, so it’s like having your personal IMAX (assuming you have the glasses.) But it only has a couple of 5-watt speakers, so you’ll have to hook it up to an home theater system or good speakers to match the awesome visuals.

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No word when the Game Time series will be released, but we do know that the GT720 is priced at $800 (USD). Check out Optoma’s website for more info.

[via TV Snob]

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2010/04/18/optoma-gt720-gaming-projector/feed/ 3 Optoma Hd20 Projector: 120 Inches of Hi-Def for $1000! *Head Asplodes* http://technabob.com/blog/2009/08/10/optoma-hd20-projector/ http://technabob.com/blog/2009/08/10/optoma-hd20-projector/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:16:08 +0000 Lambert Varias http://technabob.com/blog/?p=17999 Back in 2007 Optoma released the HD80 1080p projector. It’s initial price was a whopping $3,000 (USD), but actually it was one of the cheapest in its class. Think about that for a moment. Now think of the quality and size of a $1,000 HDTV nowadays. Think about that for a moment. Now get a load of this: Optoma’s new HD20 projector is capable of displaying full 1080p with a maximum display size of 120″ (diagonally, of course). That’s 10 freakin’ feet of HD for the  price of a 42″ HDTV! Then again, I already revealed everything in the title. Dammit.

optoma hd20 dlp projector

The 6.4 lbs. HD20 has two HDMI inputs, as well as VGA, component and composite video inputs, and it supports a boatload of video and computer formats. It has 1,700 ANSI lumens of brightness,  with an estimated lamp life of  4,000 hours in standby mode and 3,000 hours in bright mode.

The HD20 ships early this Fall and is available for pre-order over on Amazon now.

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As you can see, Creative may be planning on trumping the Walkman X , the iPod touch and all other PMPs by including an HD camera in their device. Engadget‘s Thomas Ricker also reckons that the “developer edition” Zii EGG (seriously, wtf is up with these names) means that Creative is intent on going Apple’s route, e.g. apps, making the Zii more than just a media player, just like the iPod Touch. Hopefully the price won’t be as ridiculous as the gadget’s name.

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]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2009/07/08/creatives-zii-pmp-pics-leaked/feed/ 0 Elgato Eyetv Sat: Watch 1080p Satellite Tv on Your Computer… if You have a Satellite Dish http://technabob.com/blog/2009/07/01/elgato-eyetv-satwatch-1080p-satellite-tv-on-your-computer/ http://technabob.com/blog/2009/07/01/elgato-eyetv-satwatch-1080p-satellite-tv-on-your-computer/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:00:56 +0000 Lambert Varias http://technabob.com/blog/?p=15933 Elgato’s EyeTV Sat captures DVB-S and DVB-S2 satellite transmissions and enables playback on a computer, allowing you to record, export and even share recorded broadcasts over a network of computers. As long as you have a satellite dish. Aside from receiving free satellite transmissions, the EyeTV Sat also has a CI card slot for Pay TV subscribers and can also be used with Pay TV smartcards that support third-party CI receivers. If none of this makes sense to you, well we’re on the same boat; I think the EyeTV Sat is primarily for European customers.

elgato eyetv 1

The EyeTV Sat records in lossless MPEG-2/H.264, regardless if the original broadcast was in HD or in standard definition. Recorded broadcasts can be exported to iTunes and then loaded into iPods.

elgato eyetv 2

The EyeTV has both Mac and Windows versions and is available at Elgato’s website for £180 ($300 USD). Weirdly enough, the price of the EyeTV Sat in euros is €200, which is a bit cheaper when converted to dollars – $282. Either that or Google is wrong.

[via Pocket-lint]

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