Archive for June, 2008

• Gillian Set for Biopic
• Opera Mobile 9.5 Beta to Launch July 15th
• The Who Compilation Pack Announced
• Samsung KENOX S860 Digital Camera

Now the well known electric giant Philips has launched its latest DVP5980 DVD player with HDMI and USB. The device is fully loaded with awesome features and delivers high-end performance. You will be highly impressed with this unique device including its HDMI digital video and audio connection.

The high-end DVP 5980 DVD player includes 192 kHz/24 bit audio DAC to enhance analogue sound input, HDMI digital output, high definition JPEG playback, progressive Scan component video and a lot more. The customers can play CD, (S) VCD, DVD, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DivX, MP3, WMA, and JPEG digital camera photos with ease.

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Philips DVP5980 DVD Player with HDMI and USB

FCC has recently approved 26LG40 LCD TV. Now the customers will get pleasure finding the latest LG 26L G40 LCD TV/ MONITOR from LG manufacturer. It comes with a plethora of high-end accessories that will deliver higher performance to provide you a great experience with it.

The 26LG40 LCD TV/Monitor comes with HDMI and Auto Configure that automatically adjust the picture position and minimizes image instability. After adjustment, if the image is not set properly, you can adjust it by using manual settings. The picture mode helps the customers to select the factory preset picture that depends on the viewing environment.

The customers can now find the Del/add and fav options in the TV/ monitor, by which they can delete/add or add the channel to their favourite list. You can select the amount of time before your TV turns off automatically.

Therefore the customers can have a good enjoyment and experience of viewing clear pictures with this high-end and well managed LG 26LG40 LCD TV/MONITOR.

Via: FCC

Optoma has recently launched its new TX7155 Projector. Designed to redefine power, TX7155 Projector is easy to use and carry. Optoma TX7155 Projector offers great compatibility with connections like HDMI, VGA in, S-Video, Audio in and Composite.

Boasting of superb brightness, this projector offers a variety of connections and sharp image quality. Optoma TX7155 Projector incorporates remote with laser pointer, page advance feature and mouse control.

Optoma TX7155 Projector features 3.2 lbs, 2500 ANSI Lumens and XGA. With Optoma TX7155 Projector, you also get a 3-year warranty. Optoma TX7155 Projector is available at a retail price of $ 1,098.00.

Via: Press

Recently, BenQ announced the expansion of its Mainstream Series DLP projectors with the advanced featured MP522 (XGA) projector. Incorporating all the user-friendly features, this projector is a strong performer for everyday projection needs in schools and offices.

The MP522 (XGA) projector incorporates Texas Instruments’ Digital Light Processing (DLP) to enhance big-format viewing with image quality that outshines LCD technology. It also features 5-segment Golden Ratio color wheel and BrilliantColor that boosts brightness up to 50%.

Other great features of MP522 (XGA) projector include Wall Color Correction, Quick Auto Search, Panel Key Lock and Security Password. BenQ MP522 (XGA) projector will be available in China, North America and some selected countries of Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America from July 2008 onwards.

Via: BenQ

ASUS recently launched World’s Slimmest 22” Widescreen LCD Monitor LS221H delivering a robust performance and elegant design. The diamond cut corners, glass edges, leather lower panel and piano-painted glossy black chassis makes it resembles a display unit.

Offering an optimal resolution of 1680×1050 WSXGA, response time of 2ms and a contrast ratio of 4000:1, the monitor displays crystal clear picture with detailed clarity. The integrated HDMI input and Light-in-Motion II dynamic lighting effects from LEDs adds to the beauty. The monitor is based on Video Intelligence Technology and is capable of adjusting and correcting image details.

The brightness of 300nits and 16.7 million display colors give a new edge to the picture quality. Though the price for amazing display has not been disclosed yet but the monitor is available with a 3-year system and panel warranty.

Via: ASUS

Electro-Voice, in the recent InfoComm 2008 demonstrated its RE97-2Tx ear style headworn microphone. This attractive microphone is designed to be quite attractive which by its omni directional polar pattern provides a clean and accurate sonic quality and uniform output. You can wear this microphone quite comfortably as it comes as a two-ear hook design with a band behind the head for complete comfort and stability in any performance. This makes the microphone boom to be placed on the left or right side of the mouth.

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Electro-Voice RE97-2Tx ear style headworn microphone at InfoComm 2008

Optoma’s new class room projector the EP1691 is all set to entertain people with its high end and compact, stylish design. As it is designed for mobile applications, so you can carry all its enhanced and advanced technology easily to anywhere.

The exceptional features of the Optoma EP1691 Classroom Projector are:

• Brightness: 2500 Lumens
• Contrast Ratio: 2500:1
• Fan Noise 33db
• Lamp life (typical): up to 3000 hours
• Resolution: WXGA
• Weight: 1.4 Kg

You can also use the Optoma EP1691 Classroom Projector for providing vibrant images in your boardroom. Either it is for watching a film or sport or playing the latest video games with your kids, this new projector is ideal. So, just go and buy it in £729.68 only along with a warranty of 3 years.

Via: Optoma

Acer, the world’s leading maker of projectors and LCDs, has recently introduced its new product called P5260i WiFi projector. Enjoy a cable-free projection in all types of presenting environments using the new Acer P5260i WiFi projector.

The P5260i offers a contrast ratio of 2000:1 and 2700 lumens of brightness. This WiFi projector offers you a lamp life of up to 2000 hours. The projector supports various Analogue video formats like PAL-B/G, PAL-N, PAL-M, PAL-D, SECAM L, PAL-H and so on. With Acer P5260i WiFi projector, you get a 2-year warranty.

Offering you a great resolution of 1024 x 768/ 1600 x 1200, Acer P5260i is a DLP projector. This projector features High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection System and ColorBoost Technology. Packed with all the advanced features and functionalities, Acer P5260i WiFi projector weighs just 3.0kg.

Crestron Versatile MLX-2 Remote is a unique and user friendly device just perfect to address your exact requirements and taste. It is compact in size and its modern and tactful designs are useful for one handed operation. It features ZigBee® 2-way RF wireless communications and is equipped with 57 programmable buttons which allows you to control, scroll and command as per your needs. This remote also features an LCD screen which apart from being large and easy to read also supports large numbers of custom menu functions. The company exhibited this remote at the InfoComm 2008.

“The new Crestron MLX-2 is a state-of-the-art handheld remote …………… Its compact size and ergonomic design facilitate one-handed operation………………Intuitive, tactile control enables scrolling menus of channels, media titles, and numerous other commands”, as reported in a press release in Las Vegas on June 18th, 2008.

The central control system powers the LCD screen to display some real time information like the date and time, lighting levels etc. With the control system and other devices there is bidirectional communication system which allows dynamic updating of the menu items. A wide range of PC and Internet based contents like news items, media guides, appointment notifications, email messages etc can be accessed through Windows Sideshow™, supported by MLX-2. There are other features too like the display and the controls adjust to the lightining levels and alert for ‘low battery’ contditions etc.

Via: Press

Pioneer, world’s leading makers of projectors and music systems, has recently introduced its ‘HD ready 1080p’ Front Screen Projector KRF-9000FD. Designed to project images larger than life, this new projector combines striking image reproduction with compelling dimensions ensuring you an enriched cinematic experience.

“This premium Front Screen Projector extends the industry-leading quality and 1080p performance of our award-winning KURO Full HD plasma TVs to the very large screen area. Based on 3 x 0.7 inch full HD D-ILA*, it attains a native contrast ratio of 30,000:1, which results in smooth images exhibiting deep black levels and crisp contrast,” says Jim Catcheside, Product Manager for Pioneer GB.

Capable of displaying genuine High Definition images with a progressive resolution of 1920 x 1080p, Pioneer KRF-9000FD is easy to operate. Sporting a stylish design, the KRF-9000FD features primary RGB colors and high-reflectivity LCoS technology to produce the highest native contrast ratio.

Via: Pioneer

ASUS, producer of great multimedia solutions, has recently introduced its new PCI-express TV card called ASUS My Cinema-PE6300Hybrid. This new card has been designed to provide the users with a perfect digital recording facility on their PCs and analog TV.

The ASUS My Cinema-PE6300Hybrid comes equipped with an array of versatile utilities to make sure the users enjoy all-in-one multimedia entertainment on their PCs. Embedded with a hardware MPEG2 encoder; this new card reduces loading, thereby guaranteeing high-quality video outputs.

ASUS My Cinema-PE6300Hybrid incorporates the ASUS VideoSecurity Online technology for building a home monitoring security system. This new product brought out by ASUS, lets the user watch digital or analog TV programs, edit and make their own movies, burn DVD, listen to FM, MP3 music and sort photographs and videos.

Via: ASUS

Recently, AMD expanded The Ultimate Visual Experience for North America with the ATI All-In-Wonder HD, combining award-winning ATI Radeon Premium graphics and ATI TV Wonder HD tuner technology card in one PCI Express 2.0 solution. Considered as the newest multimedia powerhouse to join the line of All-In-Wonder products, ATI All-In-Wonder HD is capable of transferring the PC into a digital video recorder for HDTV.

“Never before has this level of HDTV and graphics performance been seen in an all-in-one PC multimedia solution,” said Matt Skynner, vice president of marketing, Graphics Products Group, AMD. “The award-winning ATI All-In-Wonder lineage is built on long-standing leadership in TV and video on the PC. For the hundreds of thousands of owners of previous ATI All-In-Wonder models and for those hungry to realize the full potential of their PC, we’re excited and proud to introduce the newest addition to AMD’s PCTV product family.”

This new product from AMD features ATI Catalyst Media Center, DVD video authoring and video conversion technologies. ATI All-In-Wonder HD will be available at a suggested retail price of $ 199 through Diamond Multimedia and VisionTek at leading computer retailers across North America by late July.

Via: AMD

Toshiba has just added another feather to its already loaded cap with the introduction of TDP-XP2U LightWeight Projector, a new addition to its own range of lightweight mobile projectors. Boasting of lower total cost of ownership, less maintenance and mobility extended lamp life of 4000 hours, this projector is sure to flourish in the competitive market of electronic appliances. Weighing just 4.8 pounds, the TDP-XP2U is equipped with DLP technology. Thus it presents itself as the best and most suitable equipment for digital home entertainment, class room and business presentations as well as video gaming.

“Toshiba continues to be an innovator in the projector industry, providing affordable mobile projection solutions that meet the needs of a wide variety of users.With the addition of the TDP-XP2U projectors, users on a tight budget can purchase these solutions for on the go presentations or for easy integration with AV network control systems in government, corporate and education markets due to each projector’s RS232 control terminal.”, said Jeff Barney, vice president and general manager, Digital Products Division, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.

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Toshiba TDP-XP2U LightWeight Projector

The One Systems 112IM Direct Weather loudspeaker is a new sound reinforcement system with amazing sound output capabilities. It also boasts of better reliability, better flexibility and better articulation.

It has been tested against harsh environmental conditions like heavy rains and sea spray. It is found to be very durable and versatile. Now you won’t have to compromise with the output sound quality. It is because the materials used to construct the cabinets and bracket components of One Systems are high quality stainless steel, composites and driver protection.

The high quality indoor and outdoor sound output of the One Systems 112IM Direct Weather loudspeakers is attributed to its special unit comprising of a single 12-inch Inside Only (I/O) LF driver and a large-format HF driver coupled to a fully rotatable Equivalent Throat (E/T) high-frequency horn.

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One Systems 112IM Direct Weather loudspeakers

Electro-Voice has recently expanded its product portfolio with the new EVID FM series of flush mount in-wall speaker systems. This high performance background and foreground installed speaker system series from Electro-Voice comprises of two models, FM6.2 and FM4.2.

Both the two new members of the EVID product family offer a powerful combination of superb audio quality and sturdy sealed unit construction. Sporting an aesthetically appealing in-wall design, FM6.2 and FM4.2 speaker systems can match any home décor. The FM6.2 comprises of 6” woofer, 1” tweeter and 6” tuned passive radiator. While the FM4.2 comprises of 4” woofer, 1” tweeter and 4” tuned passive radiator.

These two new EVID products have all their components fitted in a shallow, fully sealed enclosure for consistent performance and great sound isolation from adjacent rooms. Featuring an innovative low profile design, these speaker systems offer an increased structural integrity.

The FM6.2 offers high power handling in a compact size, thereby making it a perfect product for larger rooms. On the other hand, the FM4.2 offers excellent performance for small and mid-sized rooms. Both these systems offer exceptional extended bass response relative to their compact size.

Via: Press

InFocus has recently introduced its new product called X10 Full HD 1080P projector in the UK. Featuring a 16:9 native aspect ratio, a contrast ratio of 2500:1, which can be expanded to 7500:1 with a button push, X10 is part of the company’s Home Theater range of offerings.

The X10 incorporates a 300W lamp that offers 1200 lumens of brightness. Apart from it, this projector features a 1.2:1 fixed lens to create a clear image up to nearly 17 feet. Its vertical digital keystone correction is adjustable up to 13 degrees. Other innovative parts of this projector are DarkChip1 DLP chipset that was sourced from Texas Instruments and the DLP color wheel.

The X10 can be connected with an HDMI 1.3 input, and component video plug via an adapter, component video, RS-232 jack, a proprietary M1-DA port, VGA, Screen Trigger and Wired Remote. InFocus X10 1080p Home Theater Projector will soon be available in the UK at an estimated price of $ 2,165.

Via: Electronista

Recently, the Advanced Displays group of Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation (E&S) exhibited its revolutionary new laser projection system at InfoComm 2008 that took place at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Featuring NanoPixel technology, the E&S Laser Projector is considered as the world’s highest resolution laser projector.

“Years of research and unwavering dedication to creating the best projector possible have led to this moment – the unveiling of the ESLP projection system,” said David Bateman, CEO and President of Evans & Sutherland. “We believe this new technology will transform the audio/visual industry and bring a new definition of quality to digital projection systems.”

The E&S Laser Projector has the power to display content equivalent to 16 times HD 1080p resolution. This ultra-high resolution projector is powered by a set of revolutionary laser light sources that offer multiple benefits. Moreover, this projector is capable of yielding a much wider useable color spectrum (200% of NTSC/HDTV), which is more than any conventional LCoS, DLP or LCD projector.

Via: Press

STR-DA2400ES

Sony has recently introduced its three new audio/video receivers in its “Elevated Standard (ES) product line. Designed to deliver high-quality sound and video performance, this new product line comprises of STR-DA4400ES, STR-DA3400ES and STR-DA2400ES.

“The rapid evolution of audio and video has generated increased demand for connectivity and high-performance components,” said Tyler Ishida, director of marketing for Sony Electronics’ Digital Imaging and Audio Division. “This new line of ES receivers delivers the fidelity, build quality and connectivity expected for an outstanding cinematic experience in the home.”

STR-DA3400ES

The new Sony ES receivers feature an xross media bar-inspired user interface for easy content navigation, Sony’s Digital Cinema Auto Calibration and BRAVIA Sync for Theatre. All these models incorporate Faroudja DCDi Cinema technology and sophisticated A/V technology to support 1080/24p video signals and latest audio codecs like Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD.

STR-DA4400ES

All the three new Sony ES receivers will be available with a five-year limited manufacturer warranty online through www.sonystyle.com and at Sony Style stores worldwide. The STR-DA4400ES, STR-DA3400ES and STR-DA2400ES models will be available at an estimated price of $ 1,500, $ 1,000 and $ 800 respectively.

Via: Sony

Sharp exhibited its DLP projectors PG-F312X, PG-F262X and PG-F212X during InfoComm 2008. Based on Brilliant Color technology, the projectors are perfect for educational and corporate purposes.

“Even the best presentation can lose some of its effect if the images aren’t of the highest quality,” said Bruce Pollack, associate director of marketing, Professional Display Division, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America.  “Our new DLP projectors with BrilliantColor Technology capitalize on our extensive experience in the projector market, accommodate the newest standards, and even provide some brand new design features.  They are extremely powerful and versatile and yet very easy for anyone to use.”

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Sharp PG-F312X, PG-F262X and PG-F212X Projectors

Electro-Voice recently exhibited its Tour X loudspeaker line during InfoComm 2008. The multipurpose speakers offer enriching audio experience and road-read functionality. The range of models includes 12” two-way TX1122, 15” two-way TX1152, dual 15” two-way TX2152, 18” TX1181, dual 18” TX2181, 12” dedicated monitor TX1122FM and 15” dedicated monitor TX1152FM.

The Backbone Grille design makes use of heavy grille blocks and bracing making them rugged. Not only this, the comfortable air and water tight Ergo-Handle and oversized angled input panel easily engulfs NL4 connectors. The 500W continuous rated distortion free SMX woofers offer a sensitivity of 36dB which is equivalent to electronic digital processors.

There is no need for the ports and acoustic center for woofer and compression driver are close to each other making them more usable. Though the price for none of them has been disclosed yet but they will be available soon.

Via: Press

Recently, One Systems, Inc. premiered its Cross Field Array long throw stadium speaker system at InfoComm 2008 that was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Designed to provide very high acoustic output where long throws are required, this new stadium speaker system is truly an innovation.

Sporting a two-way design, Cross Field Array incorporates four ten-inch neodymium based low frequency drivers loaded in a high Q, wide bandwidth horn assembly. This speaker system features a 50 degree horizontal and 20 degree vertical array configuration to provide substantial reduced time domain interaction between the bass/mid bass and high frequency portions of the frequency spectrum.

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Cross Field Array long throw stadium speaker system at Infocomm 2008

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Loiminchay Audio Degas Speaker System is a dynamic, passionate performer; that is designed in New York by owner Patrick Chu. Crafted for a unique and exceptional appearance and a totally remarkable musical experience, the Loiminchay Audio Degas Speaker System rises to the musical and emotional occasion each and every time you listen.

You can see the magnificent art and handwork in the speaker where each heavily-braced enclosure is painstakingly crafted, layer by layer, from beautifully formed Birch MultiPly laminate resulting in a sensually shaped, extremely no resonant structure. The cabinets are so finely sealed that no air bubbles remain to potentially leak internal pressurized air.

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Loiminchay Audio Degas Speaker System

RadiSys Corporation recently announced the integration of Convedia media server with speech server supporting ASR. The media servers are capable of converting human speech to computer data.

David Smith, General Manager of the Media Service Business Unit at RadiSys, explained, “Our new ASR and TTS capabilities improve the economics and scalability of speech application deployments and will continue to expand our business with IP contact center application development partners, as well as with our hosted call center service provider customers.”

The ASR and TTS capable media servers are used with speech servers now. They offer a scalable and cost effective model. The ATS or TTS request in VoiceXML script is forwarded through MRCP interface to adjunct speech server. Most benefited are application vendors who will create one media processing interface to the media server instead of conventional two.

The audio and video media streaming, tone detection, media record and playback and multimedia conference mixing is all done with one application. With mouths still sealed on price front, this will come as a boon to the industry.

Via: Press