3D imagery has been popping up in various forms this week, notably from Fraunhofer in a poster context. The good folk at Engadget have highlighted this 3D effect which uses 250,000 lenses, each measuring 2mm in diameter. 3D video camera equipment from Sony is also causing a stir, whilst Toshiba get in on the 3D act with a 21-inch “glasses-free” HDTV screen to complete the picture. I guess that no talk of 3D would be complete without mention of Avatar, so here it is courtesy of our friends at PrintWeek!Our usual visit to the world of tablets reveals that Apple are claiming 1 million iPad sales already, and for the man who has everything, why not stick one in your kitchen cupboard! Following last week’s news regarding HP and Palm, the former has cancelled its tablet introduction. One suspects a replacement plan will come along pretty soon. Samsung meanwhile has gone full steam ahead with an Android based tablet.
As an alternative approach, ASUS has come at this from a different direction: the portable keyboard. The EeeKeyboard comes equipped with a small screen on the right hand side, but can be plugged into a full size monitor when the traveller comes to rest. Interesting approach, but a rumoured four hours of battery time, and a similar price to a reasonable portable PC, the question “Why?” can’t be far away from your lips.Back in the world of print and publishing, and Daily Telegraph has broken new ground with an ad running ahead of the front page. HSBC were involved in the ad which was printed on a transparent sheet which wrapped the cover of last Tuesday’s edition of the newspaper.
As mentioned on this site last week, Marlowe Graphic Services has announced a deal with one of the few UK CtP kit manufacturers, FFEI, to distribute commercial format product. The PrintWeek version of this story is now available, and a machine will be on show by Marlowe at IPEX.
With all printers now readying themselves for the delights of Birmingham and the IPEX show, a final sales drive by the organisers has brought in 75 more exhibitors, resulting in an extra 1,300 square meters of floor space being taken. New attendees include Adobe. A special overnight package for print buyers and procurement professionals has also been put together to help swell the crowds.Your own thoughts on IPEX, print shows in general, the guys with no kit on the stand, and other exhibition stuff are all welcomed. Send them through to PIND.editor@gmail.com
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