SPUD in use
Credit: Arovia
Assembled, SPUD has a 24" screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio, at 1280 x 720 resolution, & weighs 2 pounds, that collapses, “just like a ruggedized umbrella”, to a 7.52 x 5.64 x 2.17 inch, package. Image is displayed by rear projection.
Two problems spring to mind:
1. in my experience, resolution is a problem with rear projected displays
2. creasing of the screen after repeated collapsing seems likely
Arovia, the creator, claims to have solved both of these problems.
SPUD is crowd funded through IndieGoGo
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-spontaneous-pop-up-display-spud-tv/x/9010251#/
& KickStarter too
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1677563729/the-spontaneous-pop-up-display-spud
The Verge – “The SPUD is an absurd 24-inch portable display that opens like an umbrella”
http://www.theverge.com/2016/11/2/13496448/portable-projector-display-spud
New Atlas – SPUD puts a 24-inch display in your back pocket
http://newatlas.com/spud-pop-up-screen/42350/ / SPUD high resolution 24-inch display ultra-portability ultra-portable collapses ruggedized umbrella size and weight paperback book expanded SPUD uses custom optics latest DLP technology sharp bright image HDMI cable wireless adapter SPUD connected smartphone tablet laptop SPUD completely new type of product world’s first large portable display SPUD only high resolution 24-inch display ultra-portability collapses ruggedized umbrella size and weight paperback book expanded SPUD custom optics latest DLP technology produce sharp bright image HDMI cable or wireless adapter SPUD connected smartphone tablet laptop watching movies more productive away from your office SPUD optimizes visual experience any device crowd funded crowdfunded crowd funding crowdfunding community supporters projected retail price SPUD pops-up huge, 24-inch diagonal display fully expanded device 21 inches wide 11 inches high 14 inches deep 61 cm diagonal 53 cm wide 28 cm high 36 cm deep 24-inch display size of a large desk monitor laptop screen 5.1-inch smartphone screen highly durable breakable glass screens SPUD uses flexible polymer cracked chipped washable attached casing keeps SPUD protected /
