IO2 Technology new M3 Heliodisplay
The company that created the M2 Heliodisplay mid-air projector has just unveiled their latest version of the device. IO2 Technology’s new M3/M3i Heliodisplays both support a 30-inch viewable diagonal ‘free-space image’ like the previous version, but there are some significant improvements.
Apparently the latest models use “an improved tri-flow system for increased image stability and uniformity…” Other improvements include: enhanced brightness and clarity, a 1,024 x 768 resolution, 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratios, 2000:1 contrast ratio, USB, NTSC/PAL compatibile, VGA/S-Video inputs, and is “significantly quieter.”
The price tags are hefty with the M3 going for $18,100 and the M3i (”utilizes cursor control interactive capabilities enabling ‘virtual’ control of the mouse to interact with floating images.”) for $19,400. Press Release
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