Gigabyte Brix Projector Combines Mini PC With DLP Projector In a 4.5-Inch Cube 44
MojoKid (1002251) writes "The PC market is changing rapidly as tablets supplant some laptops, new players such as the Chromebook disrupt the old WIntel model, and innovations in processors and graphics allow for ever-smaller PCs such as Intel's NUC (Next Unit of Computing) PC. Gigabyte recently introduced a rather unique product that combines the tiny 4.5-inch square form factor of Intel's NUC PC platform together with a mini DLP projector. The Gigabyte Brix Projector measures 4.24 x 4.5 x 1.93 inches (WxLxD) but manages to fit in an Intel Core i3-4010U (1.7GHz) processor with built-in Intel HD 4400 graphics and support for up to 16GB of 1600MHz RAM. Finally, an mSATA slot inside the chassis also supports up to a 256GB SSD. The system's DLP (LED backlight) projector itself offers a resolution of 864x480 with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and a purported image size of 7 to 85 inches. It promises 75 ANSI lumen brightness, a contrast ratio of around 900:1, and 3LED (RGB) technology. It's not an HD setup but the potential use cases are interesting. A follow-on version capable of 1080p output would be even more useful for gaming and HD video."
A product with no market. (Score:4, Interesting)
If I need to view content from my PC, I use Chromecast (and there are probably dozens of this type of devices within a year). Simple and easy, and no need for a white wall to project on and to dim the room lights.
Re:I'd just assume keep the two separated... (Score:4, Interesting)
IMHO, cooling is the first reason to keep them separate. Projectors generate a lot of heat compared to a low-end CPU, and then you'll need a lot of extra cooling to keep the CPU happy. The projector itself would be OK at a somewhat higher temperature, and the computer alone wouldn't need much cooling.
Also, there is the usual argument about bundling computers with appliances -- the computer gets obsolete much faster. So this can only fill a very limited niche.