Hitachi’s new CPX5J Projector is elegant and sleek, perfectly suited to the requirements of globetrotters. Convenient in installation and operation, the projector can be carried from one place to another at a great ease. The Projector can project images from a short distance of 1.5m with built-in Takaide power speaker of class highest output (7W voice response). It weighs 7.5 kgs and boasts of 2,500 lumen high brightness. The product is available in the Japanese markets.

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Fujitsu has recently announced its new MBB2073 SAS HDD to support mission critical server, multi-drive server, and storage systems. The drive has Serial Attached SCSI Interface and Avg seek time (typ) 4.0 ms (read) 4.5 ms (write). It can transfer data at  Max 300 MB/s rate. The HDD features buffer size 16 MB, Shock tolerance Operating 100 G (1 ms), Non-operating 100 G (1 ms), Power supply + 5 V ± 5%; +12 V ± 5%, Power consumption Idle (typ) 4.7 W, Acoustics Idle (typ) 2.9 bels or less, Dimensions (H x W x L)15 x 69.85 x 100.45 mm and Weight 220 g or less.

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Changhong recently exhibited its 65-inch PDP TV PT6520HD during CHITEC 2007. The new Plasma TV supports HD image quality. It bears slim and sleek design to solve your space problems. Get high quality image quality with amazing sound for an ultimate home theater experience. We don’t know whether it has any connectivity options. But as the trend goes, it should have. Nevertheless, stay in touch for updates. Via: Aving

Sony has recently announced its new CAV-CVS12ES HD video distribution system designed to help AV Integrators Deliver the HD Promise.

The CAV-CVS12ES features Distribution of 12 zones of HD over CAT5e, Eight component video inputs (up to 1080p), Four composite video inputs with up conversion, IR and RS-232 control, Designed for and fully integrated with CAV-M1000ES and CAV-M1000NR, CAV-CVB1 Cat5e to component box at TV location and Five year ES warranty. IR and RS-232 makes it ideal for integration with a variety of control systems. You will be able to purchase CAV-CVS12ES in September with an MSRP of $2,700. (more…)

LG Electronics China recently exhibited its 47-inch full HD LCD TV 47LB7RF during CHITEC 2007. There is no information available regarding features, price or availability. It is expected to employ LG’s latest patent technologies but there must be some difference.

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Sony brings its new NHS-2040 Home Theater Rack for home theater enthusiasts. NHS-2040 features Three Additional auxiliary inputs, 7.1 HDMI Home Theater, Six additional HD video zones, Built-in support to add an HD cable or satellite receiver, 80 GB music storage and management server, AM/FM Tuner, XM Satellite Radio™ support, Single-disc Blu-ray disc player and Three Zone expansion. You will be able to purchase the Home Theater Rack in the third quarter of 2007.

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Sony has recently come up with cost effective high-definition video entertainment solution NHS-1040 Home Theater Rack. Featuring up to 13 zones of HD video distribution, Sony NHS-1040 equips a Blu-ray disc player, 7.1 HDMI Home Theater, 6 additional HD video zones , AM/FM Tuner, XM Satellite Radio™ support, Built-in support to add an HD cable or satellite receiver, 80 GB music storage and management server, Three Additional auxiliary inputs and Three Zone expansion. It will be available in the third quarter of 2007.

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Sony is a powerhouse of innovational ideas. Recently Sony rolled out its innovational product WS-ADP4 WallStation™ Doorbell Adapter with Intercom at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference in San Francisco (May 30-June 1). The latest model WS-ADP4 incorporates up to four entrance way doorbell intercoms, electronic door releases and an external chime. The doorbell adapter will be made available to consumers in September. (more…)

Sony’s new release NHS-3040 lets the consumers fill their home with an array of music, TV, and video entertainment. The next gen NHS system NHS-3040 features up to 13 zones of HD video distribution and a Blu-ray disc player. Sony’s new Home Theater Rack equips a 400 disc DVD/CD changer with management system, a 7.1 HDMI Home Theater with LCD touch-panel remote control, 80GB music server, Blu-ray player, AM/FM/XM tuner, HD cable/SAT support, and three auxiliary inputs. The Home Theater Racks will be available in the third quarter of 2007.

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Video Massage Chairs (VMC) recently unveiled World’s First Video Massage Chair for Businesses and Consumers at PCBC.

The latest Video Massage Chair bears the traditional ergonomic massage chair design. Added to it is the contemporary entertainment element. Now the customers can watch flat screen television monitor while receiving a massage from a professional masseuse.

Exploit yourself and feel extreme pleasure now with spice of fun. Not only can the customers view tailored video, they can also hear (via headphones optional) while receiving a massage.

You can purchase the Video Massage Chairs by placing orders at VMC’s web site http://www.videomassagechairs.com/. Video Massage Chairs are shipped within a custom box, containing a setup manual and return delivery instructions.

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JVC Nippon Victor (Inc.) has recently announced its new series of 10bit full hi-vision time fast liquid crystal IPS panel. JVD LT-37LH805 LCD is the smallest model of the series. It will start shipping from earlier August. The new model delivers smoother, clearer and more color-rich image quality along with amazing sound. JVC’s new model loads the terrestrial BS 110 degree CS digital tuner and GENESSA engine. Now get enhanced image processing rapidly per 1 second actualizing the optimum full hi-vision image of 120 scenes. Want to know more..

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Fujitsu has recently announced its MBB2147 HDD, new enterprise class SAS drives contrived to support mission critical server and storage systems. The MBB2147 is the first hard disk drive in the latest series featuring Fujitsu’s second generation SFF 10K SAS drive. It has approx. 1471GB storage capacity at a rotational speed of 10,000RPM. It will be available in the second quarter of 2007. To reduce handling damage, the drive comes with a load/unload head ramp. It consumes 4.7 W of electric power. (more…)

Philips 3D Solutions for its 42-in. 3D Intelligent Display with 1920×1080 high-definition (HD) panel delivers great picture quality in both 2D and 3D modes. The display provides a large comfort zone allowing multiple users to view 3D content at the same time. The LCD is designed to suit the requirements of digital signage.  42-in. 3D Intelligent Display employs Philips WOWvx technologies featuring multi-view lenticular lens to deliver autostereoscopic 3D images with full brightness (460 cd/m2), full contrast (1000:1) and true color representation.

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Hitachi has recently announced its new CP-X400J Projector. The latest product features built-in Takaide power speaker (7W voice response). It is ideal for board rooms, and other spacey places. The projector utilizes its noise canceling feature to deliver clear sound quality. CP-X400J Projector features XGA real correspondence, brightness 3,000 lumen and mass 3.5kg. The Projector will be available in the month of June 12007 at an expected price of 344,400 Yen (including tax).

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Horizon Technology in collaboration with NEC Display Solutions recently announced their 57-in. MultiSync LCD5710 its largest LCD touch monitor to date. The new LCD is very easy in installation as LCD5710 touch monitor connects through an HID-compliant USB interface that is Plug-and-Play.

These large displays will be made available to the retail and digital signage markets. The new LCD features 1920 x 1080 resolution enhances screen performance, Digital Signage Technology Suite (DSTS), Rapid Response™ technology (16ms) delivers uninterrupted video, Contrast Ratio 900:1 (typical) and Brightness 450 cd/m2 (typical). (more…)

In the wake approaching InfoComm 07 held June 15 -21, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif, Premier Mounts a leading manufacturer of mounting systems, has been chosen to provide mounting solutions. Premier Mounts will display their latest UFM4 60”+ Universal Flat Mounts at the show for both conference as well as exhibition. The mounts will be chiefly employed in common attendee areas and educational training sessions. UFM4 60”+ weigh about 300 lbs and measure 15”x4”x35”. Priced at $199.99, the mounts feature innovative Griplate™ System (patent pending), which accurately supports the display for added safety during and after installation and come with the industry-leading Lifetime Guarantee. “As we celebrate our 30th Anniversary, it is exciting for us to participate in an exhibit of this kind,” said Hall. “The Digital Signage Application Showcase really exemplifies the growth of digital signage and the unlimited possibilities for the future.”

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Premier Mounts announced that they will exhibit their Universal Flat Mounts UFM 37”-61” at InfoComm 07 which will be held from June 15 -21, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. The mounts weigh 160 lbs and measures 2.5”x29”x9.5”. Premier will provide mounts for both the conference and exhibition. Customers will be able to purchase Universal Flat Mounts UFM 37”-61” at a price of $149.99. The mounts come with a lifetime guarantee. Lay the mounts 2-inches away from wall. A Unique Griplate System™ offers solid support without excessive torque. (more…)

Toshiba America Electronic Components has recently unveiled their 12.1-inch SVGA (800 x 600) OCB LCD featuring ultra-fast 2.0ms response time, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and ultra-wide 176-degree viewing angles in all directions. The OCB displays offer improved image quality than conventional TN mode LCDs. Best suited for industrial purposes the latest LCD’s deliver improved viewability for vending machines, ticket dispensers, or other equipment installed outdoors. The company has not revealed the price and availability of the displays. Stay in Touch for updates.

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Microsoft Corp. has announced that it will exhibit its coffee-table-shaped “surface computer” at Wall Street Journal’s “D: All Things Digital” conference on Wednesday. The ideology behind this innovation is to replace mouse and keyboard by more natural interaction using voice, pen and touch. Microsoft Surface has a 30-inch display under a hard-plastic tabletop. You can touch and move objects on screen. It can help you place your order from the carte du jour in a restaurant.

Interesting to know, Microsoft Surface can interact with the devices placed in its surface. The cell phone users will be benefited by getting access to latest ringtones, or change payment plans by placing their handsets on in-store displays. It will run the Windows Vista operating system. (more…)

Get the new Iqua Basic 2 Bluetooth Wireless headset and talk while getting indulged in other tasks. FCC has approved Iqua Basic 2 Bluetooth wireless headset BHS-303 for US customers. It has a simple design but it fits perfectly to either ear. BHS-303 headset delivers comfort with amazing sound quality. Just at the press of a single button now you can turn the power on and off and answer or end a call on your headset. Other features are Last number redial, Answer/end/reject call , Voice dial activate (when supported by mobile phone) and Automatic reconnection at power on and disconnect at power off. The package contains a headset, wall charger, 2 earplugs (different sizes), user guide, carrying strap (available on selected markets), and ear hook (available on selected markets). (more…)