The Dutch start-up Beam Labs is working on a projector with internet connectivity in a light fitting can be placed. Via Kickstarter hope the developers make $ 200,000 or 175,000 euro.
In the so-called Beam is a led pico-projector integrated. This has a resolution of 854×480 pixels and a brightness of 100 lumens. Also in the Beam, which in a normal E26 or E27 fitting can be rotated, but also with a loose cable is to use, two 2W speakers integrated. There are twelve leds present so that the Beam just also can serve as a lamp.
The software runs on the basis of Android 4.2.2, while there is a 1.3 GHz dualcore soc in the Beam is included. There is 1GB of ram present, as well as 8GB of flash storage, 802.11 n-wi-fi and bluetooth 4.0. The Beam is not only wireless keyboards and mice to operate, but also via a mobile app. The Beam app makes it possible to use ‘if-then’instructions simple actions to program it. Also, the Beam compatible with Miracast.
Via Kickstarter hope the Dutch developers $ 200,000, around 175,000 euro. Don Miller of Beam Labs late Tweakers know that the Beam in the US will be made, due to low import tariffs and the presence of investors.
A separate version must via Kickstarter 399 dollars is going to cost, converted to 350 euros, but early participants in the Kickstarter campaign can get a discount. If there is enough money is being collected than will the Beam from October 2015 will be delivered.