Nismo Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I guess we're not the only ones always looking for the next upgrade. The International Space Station just received a one-of-a-kind quick deploy 65" portable antigravity screen. The picture remains ultra-bright due to an ambient-light rejection projection system, complete with a 1080p commercial HD laser-light projector. Both new arrivals make for a great upgrade from their typical 13" laptop screens. Astronauts can spend 6+ months on the ISS, so I guess it can still be considered Home Theater. Pretty cool. "Gravity" was one of the first movies on display over the weekend. No mention of what speakers are in play... but safe to say 90lb RF-7's are not part of the equation (lol). It must be a unique experience to watch Gravity 250 miles above earth. A couple of good links: http://www.screeninnovations.com/news/si-news/iss-viewscreen-the-first-screen-in-space/ http://www.space.com/29233-space-station-viewscreen-astronaut-tech.html http://www.blastr.com/2015-4-27/check-out-international-space-stations-radical-new-roll-hd-viewscreen Maybe set set of Klipsch speakers were on this ill fated flight: http://www.engadget.com/2015/04/30/iss-resupply-progress-russia-crash/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steven1963 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 No good corners for Klipschorns either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 That's like watching Abyss before you go SCUBA diving. Bad mojo. Interstellar would have been a better option. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 (edited) That's like watching Abyss before you go SCUBA diving. Bad mojo. Interstellar would have been a better option. Especially after learning of a Russian cargo vessel currently tumbling wildy in the wrong orbit... & waiting for it to plunge and burn as it reenters the atmosphere between May 5th to 7th. Better set your watch for 90 mins.... Edited April 30, 2015 by Nismo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 That's like watching Abyss before you go SCUBA diving. Bad mojo. Interstellar would have been a better option. Especially after learning of a Russian cargo vessel currently tumbling wildy in the wrong orbit... & waiting for it to plunge and burn as it reenters the atmosphere between May 5th to 7th. Better set your watch for 90 mins.... !!!! Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nismo Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 Here's a few extra pic's... including an actual photo of "Gravity" movie night from Astronaut Scott Kelly. The screen is based on the product "Slate" from SI: http://www.screeninnovations.com/materials/ambient-materials/slate/ It rejects 65% of ambient light, so it can be effectively used in bright or light conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I wonder what the shipping charges might have been...or did they get in on a free shipping deal? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalcomfort Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I wonder what the shipping charges might have been...or did they get in on a free shipping deal? I think free if your minimum order totals 140 million or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismo Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 (edited) I wonder what the shipping charges might have been...or did they get in on a free shipping deal? You have to contact their World... errr... Galactic Headquarters for that info. Actually it just went up on (Elon Musk's) Space-X Dragon Cargo flight on April 14. I wonder if NASA uses PayPal? Edited May 1, 2015 by Nismo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzydog Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I wonder what the shipping charges might have been...or did they get in on a free shipping deal? They probably have an Amazon prime account. Free 2 day shipping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted May 1, 2015 Moderators Share Posted May 1, 2015 I wonder what the shipping charges might have been...or did they get in on a free shipping deal? How much does it weigh? It costs $10,000 per pound to ship to the ISS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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