Check out this new projector from Epson. Isn’t it dreamio? Epson thinks so, if the name is any indication. The Epson Dreamio EH-DM30 comes with a built-in DVD player and houses 10W x 2ch speakers. It’s capable of throwing 720p images with a maximum 1,280 x 800 resolution.

Some other specs include a 3,000:1 contrast ratio, 2,500 lumens brightness and HDMI. The built-in DVD player can handle JPEG, MP3, WMA and DivX/DivX Ultra file formats as well. You can plug your USB flash drive in directly to enjoy your images big.

This R2-D2 may be the best mod ever. It was created by Popular Science reader Brian De Vitis and holds not one, not two, but eight consoles, a sound system, and a projector. You had me at eight consoles R2. This all started with an R2-D2 shaped cooler that he modified.

Then the consoles were gutted to rearrange the controllers inside so all the ports could face in the proper direction. He still had enough space inside for a projector and a sound system. This man is my new hero.

Projectors are usually large devices that are not easy to take with you on the road. Many mobile pros that give lots of presentations have to take their projector with them in a wheeled case all its own. Thankfully, more and more compact projectors are hitting the market that make taking one with you much easier.

Samsung has unveiled a new projector called the P410M that has a compact design measuring 5.8-inches W x 2.5-inches H x 5.7-inches D. The device features a USB port and an autoplay function to allow presentation without a laptop.

This has been a week packed full of new projectors. The good news is that many of the new projectors announced this week are lower priced making them affordable replacements for HDTVs in the living room. I think most guys would want the largest image they can get, and a projector delivers that.

NEC has unveiled a pair of new projectors called the NP110 and the NP215. These projectors have up to 2500 lumens of brightness and integrated speakers. The native resolution for the NP110 is 800 x 600 while the native resolution for the NP215 is 1024 x 768. The contrast ratio is 2000:1 and the lamps promise up to 5000 hours of life.

I really want to replace the TV in my living room with a projector so I can get a huge 300-inch image at a price that is affordable. My 50-inch plasma looks good, but when I watch Pinks All Out, I want the cars to be life size.

InFocus has announced a new projector that can throw an image 300-inches onto a wall or screen. The Projector is the SP8602 and it offers 1080p native resolution and a 30,000:1 contrast ratio. Brightness for the projector is 1300 lumens.

Epson is still better known by most people for its line of printers and their very expensive ink cartridges. The company offers lots more than printers though including a full line of home theater projectors and projectors for the classroom.

Epson has announced new projectors for the home theater enthusiast including the PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 and the 8500 UB. The 8100 has a dynamic contrast ratio of up to 36,000:1 and a brightness of 1800 lumens. It will sell for $1599 starting in late-October.

Epson’s EH-DM3 is an all-in-one portable karaoke projector that will have you singing at the party. It arrives in November for £579 and the unit will play from USB, HDMI, PC, TV tuner, digital cameras and MP3 players. It also features an integrated slot for DVDs and a microphone jack so you can shatter glass and make cats yowl in pain.

Some other features include 2 x 10W built-in speakers, carry handle, 3000:1 contrast and 2000 lumens of brightness.

ViewSonic has introduced a wireless video streamer and a portable SVGA projector. The WPG-350 wireless video streamer can stream 1024 x 768 presentation slides over a Wi-fi network and you can even watch video on a remote VGA device on a remote system.

Next up, the PJD2121 is an advanced ultra-portable DLP projector built with BrillantColor technology that features a 800 x 600 resolution with 400 lumens and a 1,800:1 contrast ratio. The ViewSonic WPG-350 retails for $199 and the ViewSonic PJD2121 retails for $449.

Traditionally projectors are larger devices that take up lots of room and need their own brief case for portability. Thankfully, many of the projectors coming onto the market today are compact devices that are much easier to carry and need less power.

Viewsonic has unveiled its latest mini projector called the PJD2121 short throw DLP projector. The projector has 400 lumens of brightness and a native resolution of 800 x 600. The contrast ratio is 1800:1 and the projector supports both 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios.

The Sanyo LP-XU106 projector has some awesome specs that take it to the industry’s highest brightness level at 4,500 lumens. This is the ultra portable segment we’re talking here,. It’s no pushover when it comes to its other features as well.

The Sanyo LP-XU106 projector features a contrast ratio of 1,000:1, Corner Keystone Correction Function and an Easy Setup Function. No word on what the resolution is, but at least you’ll be able to see the projected images in a bright room.

Yinlips has unveiled a new portable media player that goes by the unimaginative name of Projector. I suppose that’s because the most notable feature of the device is its built-in projector capable of throwing an image of up to 80″ in size on any flat surface.

It also supports DVD format video projection and comes with a 3.5″ display in case you don’t need to watch something large. Some other features include video streaming support, 64-bit games compatibility and the ability to project games onto a wall. Our main concern is battery life. Measuring just 2cm thin, it can’t provide much time.

I like projectors, though some uses of the devices are more fun than others. Business types use projectors for boring things like presentations and demonstrations of products. I prefer to use them for massive screen gaming and watching movies.

Whatever route you prefer, InFocus has announced that some of its projector models are going to be available with wireless USB connectivity. InFocus has joined with Wisair, a leading maker of Wireless USB hardware, to integrate DisplayLink wireless connectivity into their projectors.

Optoma has announced a brand spanking new projector that hovers below the $1,000 price point. Barely. The HD20 is a DLP-based front projector featuring a 1080p resolution and is aimed squarely at computer and home theater users. You can take the image all the way up to 120-inches and it has a contrast ratio of 4,000:1, with 1,700 lumens of brightness.

Some other features include two HDMI ports and a VGA connection. Some analog connectors are also included like RCA and component. No release date yet, but the $999 price tag sure makes it tempting.

AAXA Technologies has unveiled their latest pico-projector dubbed the P2. It measures only 4.3-inch x 2.1-inch x 1-inch and weighs just 260 grams. The palm sized projector sports a 800 x 600 resolution, 33 lumens brightness, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 1GB of storage, a microSD card slot and a 1,700mAh rechargeable battery that lasts up to 35 minutes.

It also comes complete with 1W stereo speakers, a 3.5mm composite A/V port, a mini USB port, a 3.5mm headphone jack and VGA port. The AAXA P2 is available now for pre-order for $349.

Your wait is nearly over. And I know you’ve been waiting patiently. WowWee just announced that the Cinemin Swivel is available for pre-order today for those in the US and in Europe. Today as in now! It will cost you $349.99.

Before you know it you’ll be watching movies everywhere. On other people’s walls and in public, on the ceiling, in restrooms, on the road from your bicycle, on someone’s back, on the snow while snowboarding. Your options are limitless.