How could you NOT want this? Fully motorized, fully-articulated R2-D2 Projector

flynnibus · 05-01-2008, 07:54 AM

Ok, this thing is incredible! You must watch the video!! Projector, Media Player, iPod dock, etc

http://gizmodo.com/386007/r2+d2-proj...ct-a-must-have

I won't even attach a picture, just watch the video! Insane! GIMME!

Quote:

R2-D2, an icon of cinema and a comfortable fixture in any home theater, actually uses a projector in the films -- so of course he'd make the perfect DVD projector at home! Able to project from a distance of over 16 feet with an 260-inch image, this is one R2 unit that will soon be playing back the entire message in homes across the country. Check out these features:

* Picture by DLP from Texas Instruments
* Project to ceilings and walls up to a 260-inch picture
* Resolution: 1024x768
* Contrast Ratio: 1800:1
* Lumens: 1500
* Built-in CD/DVD player. Also plays MP3/MP4 video
* iPod docking station, memory card and USB slots
* Built-in 20 watt stereo speaker system
* FM wireless audio out (channels 1 through 7)
* Full-function: forward, reverse turn 360 degrees and recline
* Millennium Falcon remote control with removable stand
* Head turns using Millennium Falcon remote control
* Plays the most popular R2-D2 sound effects

gRuMpEe · 05-01-2008, 08:06 AM

Wow that was insane!!!
The fact that they added some of the original sounds is great but the price is
REALLY STEEP!!

flynnibus · 05-01-2008, 08:29 AM

Money? Who cares about money when it comes to this thing - pretty wild! Want Want Want!

AlwaysImagineer · 05-01-2008, 11:19 AM

WHOA BABAY!!! That's really kewl. I really want it, but the price!!! And its limited edition so that just means I want it more!

Sambo · 05-01-2008, 12:35 PM

For once - I can pass...

TraceCub · 05-01-2008, 01:35 PM

I can't check the video just yet, but I love how the quoted description says it will soon be playing back the entire message.

karen_c · 05-01-2008, 01:47 PM

this was tempting to me when I first saw it, but no built-in Blu-ray player (but I forget if one could be connected) & no HD projection... so no I won't be spending a small fortune on this toy

garbear · 05-01-2008, 02:52 PM

All projection screens, I have ever seen have really bad pictures.

mousechild · 05-01-2008, 02:54 PM

The coments had it right Dorkgasm.

PrincessY · 05-01-2008, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sambo

For once - I can pass...

Me too. I guess it is a Star Wars geek thing.

Aura of Foreboding · 05-01-2008, 03:01 PM

I would so buy that... if I were rich.

flynnibus · 05-01-2008, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garbear

All projection screens, I have ever seen have really bad pictures.

Then I'd suppose you have only ever seen really bad products.

You do realize of course that when you goto the movies... it is a front projection.

All projection systems are affected by whatever you project them onto of course. Those that think they can just project onto a flat paint wall or the like are going to get crappy images. You need a highly reflective surface but one that is diffused as well. That's why projection screens can be so expensive

Some digital projectors that are really intended for PC input can be really bad at showing analog video - simply because they are fixed LCD projectors with really bad scalers.

The point of a toy like this tho isn't about having the best quality image - its all about the geek and SW factor!

Too bad its not larger.. like 80% full size or something. Would be an awesome party toy

Sorcerer's Apprentice · 05-01-2008, 03:36 PM

SOLD!!!

I'll take one flynn, but I'm afraid, once again, I've misplaced your visa number..... you can PM me with it.

Coast21 · 05-01-2008, 03:38 PM

WHOLY WOW! I WANT ONE!

@garbear

Projectors nowadays are great! I've got a Infocus X1 sporting DLP and upto 1080i HD Goodness. The picture is incredibly clean, detailed, and the projector it self is small and portable which is great since I take it to friends houses to play on their walls or garage doors with my Wii or 360 w/hd dvd player. My projector is already a couple years old and has better pictures than most curent LCD tv's.

superstacie · 05-01-2008, 03:39 PM

OH if I had 3,000 to use on this it would so be mine!

05-01-2008, 08:06 AM	#2
gRuMpEe High on Hello Kitty! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 24 miles from Disneyland Posts: 4,033	Re: How could you NOT want this? Fully motorized, fully-articulated R2-D2 Projector Wow that was insane!!! The fact that they added some of the original sounds is great but the price is REALLY STEEP!!

05-01-2008, 08:29 AM	#3
flynnibus Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 9,216	Re: How could you NOT want this? Fully motorized, fully-articulated R2-D2 Projector Money? Who cares about money when it comes to this thing - pretty wild! Want Want Want! __________________ Check out my blog - Coreplex: Rambling from inside the Grid Am I evil? yes, I am Am I evil? I am man, yes, I am

05-01-2008, 11:19 AM	#4
AlwaysImagineer RCMC BlackSmith Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 12 hours from the World... Posts: 2,290	Re: How could you NOT want this? Fully motorized, fully-articulated R2-D2 Projector WHOA BABAY!!! That's really kewl. I really want it, but the price!!! And its limited edition so that just means I want it more! __________________ Around here, however, we don't look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things... and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." -Walt Disney

05-01-2008, 12:35 PM	#5
Sambo I am so there... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: State of Disrepair Posts: 2,160	Re: How could you NOT want this? Fully motorized, fully-articulated R2-D2 Projector For once - I can pass... __________________ I am Sambo, and I endorse this signature.

05-01-2008, 01:35 PM	#6
TraceCub Clearing my Calendar Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: T.A.R.D.I.S. Posts: 7,341	Re: How could you NOT want this? Fully motorized, fully-articulated R2-D2 Projector I can't check the video just yet, but I love how the quoted description says it will soon be playing back the entire message. __________________ "But every night, when it gets dark and the stars come out, I'll look up on her behalf. I'll look up in the sky and think of you."

05-01-2008, 01:47 PM	#7
karen_c Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: La.La Land Posts: 90	Re: How could you NOT want this? Fully motorized, fully-articulated R2-D2 Projector this was tempting to me when I first saw it, but no built-in Blu-ray player (but I forget if one could be connected) & no HD projection... so no I won't be spending a small fortune on this toy

05-01-2008, 02:52 PM	#8
garbear No headline for me! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Somewhere in california! Posts: 1,858	Re: How could you NOT want this? Fully motorized, fully-articulated R2-D2 Projector All projection screens, I have ever seen have really bad pictures. __________________ I don't need a signature!

05-01-2008, 03:01 PM	#11
Aura of Foreboding Circle of Ancients Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 17,288	Re: How could you NOT want this? Fully motorized, fully-articulated R2-D2 Projector I would so buy that... if I were rich.

05-01-2008, 03:36 PM	#13
Sorcerer's Apprentice Mischievous Mouse Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 1178 Miles North of Disneyland Posts: 1,386	Re: How could you NOT want this? Fully motorized, fully-articulated R2-D2 Projector SOLD!!! I'll take one flynn, but I'm afraid, once again, I've misplaced your visa number..... you can PM me with it. __________________ "We believed in our idea - a family park where parents and children could have fun- together." -Walt Disney Myspace Last edited by Sorcerer's Apprentice; 05-01-2008 at 03:39 PM. Reason: spelling

05-01-2008, 03:38 PM	#14
Coast21 DLR Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Whittier, CA Posts: 1,003	Re: How could you NOT want this? Fully motorized, fully-articulated R2-D2 Projector WHOLY WOW! I WANT ONE! @garbear Projectors nowadays are great! I've got a Infocus X1 sporting DLP and upto 1080i HD Goodness. The picture is incredibly clean, detailed, and the projector it self is small and portable which is great since I take it to friends houses to play on their walls or garage doors with my Wii or 360 w/hd dvd player. My projector is already a couple years old and has better pictures than most curent LCD tv's. __________________ Everyone has a happy place, problem is, some people don't take the time to find it.

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superstacie Googly eyed Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Between last weekend and May 30th Posts: 1,336	Re: How could you NOT want this? Fully motorized, fully-articulated R2-D2 Projector OH if I had 3,000 to use on this it would so be mine! __________________ STACIE and YODA-Dland partners for life And, I , I close my eyes And, I kiss that frog Each time finding The more boys I meet the more I love my dog Who'd'ya think you're kiddin' He's the Earth and heaven to you

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