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A World of Home Theater
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Samsung is putting OLED technology to good use, applying it to their new portable line of 14” laptops. But the real appealing part here is the transparent OLED screens that these new laptops will be coming out with.
Also, put into consideration that such a technology will not come cheap. That best justifies why the Samsung IceTouch will set you back for $332.00!
The DVEO Video Tank is a new handheld H.264 video recorder and storage device that should store all your digital files via CompactFlash memory card format that supports up to 32GB of storage space. It comes with features like automatic standards detection, an integrated microphone and headphone connectors
You can control it through an LCD panel and on-board push buttons. It also comes with a built-in file-safe operation that should address corrupt files should there be unforeseen events that may occur such us power outages. No word on pricing for now.
It’s sort of obvious in retrospect, especially from a company that so clearly depends on mobile technology, that Hulu’s master plan is to be everywhere you want to be and on whatever mobile device you prefer to use, but that was the plan as stated by Hulu CEO Jason Kilar. Kilar said:
“The computer in your pocket is very important. Mobile is a monster – we are very bullish. We will embrace any device.”
Apparently, “any device” doesn’t include the iPhone or iPod, which has been rumored to get a Hulu app since half past forever. Though the problem here may not be so much a lack of interest in the Apple devices so much as it is a desire for a sweeping, simultaneous release. Kilar again:
“We are very big believers in mobile and we don’t think about (just) one device only.”
So it’s entirely possible that Hulu wants to clear the waterfront and do it all all at once, rather than piecemeal their way by releasing one app here and one app there. Hopefully this is the case, otherwise they’re going to have a hard road ahead taking down YouTube.
Now you can listen to your favorite music tracks while skiing, biking and skateboarding using the new Tunebug Shake SurfaceSound Speaker. The Shake is world’s first surround sound speaker for helmets that uses SurfaceSound technology, allowing sound waves to pass through surfaces. The company has also released the Vibe SurfaceSound Speaker.
The Shake is a small attachable device that creates surround sound inside the helmet. It excites the surface of the helmet, which then becomes a speaker. On the other hand, the Vibe is an ultra portable SurfaceSound speaker ideal for your tabletop and desktop.
The Shake comes with a rechargeable battery that charges via USB cord and supports up to 5 hours of playtime. You can get the Shake for $119.95. The Vide too charges via USB cord and can be connected to any mobile device with a 3.5mm audio jack. It is available now for $69.99.
Audiophiles on the go are sure to find this new DACport USB amp useful. This new portable analog and digital converter helps eliminate the cable jitters and background distortions which should render improved and quality audio for the demanding audio freaks of today.
It natively plays 24-bit/96 kHz, powers over USB, and is fully plug and play compatible. The DACport USB Amp can be yours for only $500.00.
China has announced the Ainol V800HDV PMP, a portable media player that boasts of 1280p support. This Ainol device features a 4.3” 800×480 screen and an HDMI out which allows you to playback videos on larger HD capable LCD screens.
It comes with 16GB of storage and recognizes most video file formats of today. The Ainol V8000HDV PMP retails for about $144.
Taking their cue for their lack of design, Sungale has modified the Kula Portable TV that they had originally unveiled at the CES 2010. This is the same device that comes with a 4.3” touch screen display and a WiFi antenna to access streaming TV. What is new is its black design as well as a pop-up antenna for better WiFi coverage.
The Kula Portable TV also comes with a built-in 2GB memory and will work as a PMP as well in playing various media files such as movies and music. The new and improved Kula portable TV is set to come out this March with a price tag of $199.
Viewsonic has announced a new portable media player to its product lineup with the Viewsonic Moviebook VCPD550T PMP. It features a 5” LCD touch screen display which displays an 800×480 resolution. It also has an 8GB built-in memory and a microSD card slot for other storage options.
The VDPC550T portable media player recognizes most audio and video file formats and can also be used to read e-books or as a digital photo frame. No word on pricing and availability for now.
People who are still into DVDs should find this portable DVD player from Toshiba interesting. It comes with a 12” LED backlit LCD display capable of displaying 1,366×768 resolution and plays MP3/WMA files as well. It comes with a battery that is good for 4 hours of use and an integrated digital TV tuner.
iRiver enhances its K1 Smart HD personal media player by adding .MKV file formats to be recognized among the video formats it already supports. The K1 Smart HD is a 3.5” media player that offers 18 hours of audio and 6 hours of video playback. It retails for about $204 for the 8GB model but $248 if you add the DMB mobile television tuner.
A 16GB version is also available for $266 which offers a full package as well (WiFi, DMB and 1GB of storage) for $310. This personal media player is only available in Korea.
Designed with portability in mind, the new Creative EP-3NC is a truly lightweight noise canceling in-ear headphones. High performance sonic reproduction and extended battery life of up to 100 hours makes the headphones ideal for those who seek peace in increasingly crowded environments.
Capable of shielding noise by up to 90%, the EP-3NC is powered by a single AAA alkaline battery. Once the power runs out, listeners can continue using the headphone in passive mode without Active Noise-Cancellation. The 9mm Neodymium magnet drivers delivers powerful playback for all type of digital music and entertainment. For optimal fit and long hours of usage, the headphones boast soft silicon ear-tips in 3 sizes.
The Creative EP-3NC headphones are scheduled to be available in Asia by the end of February 2010 at suggested retail price of US $99.99.
Panasonic, continuing the tradition of presenting innovative entertainment products, introduced the industry’s only second generation portable Blu-ray Disc players, the DMP-B100 and DMP-B500, at the 2010 CES. Designed to provide ultimate high definition experience, these portable Blu-ray Disc players are ideal for those traveling.
Both the DMP-B100 and DMP-B500 features almost the same high-end technology found in Panasonic’s stand alone Blu-ray Disc players. The B100 features an 8.9-inch High Resolution WSVGA screen, while the B500 features a 10.1-inch High Resolution WSVGA screen and an expanded VIERA CAST internet functionality with Wi-Fi wireless LAN connection. Both portable Blu-ray disc players feature SD Memory Card Slot, Dolby Digital and DTS HD.
The DMP-B100 and DMP-B500 portable Blu-ray Disc players will be available in the Spring.
Via: Panasonic
I’m always a little interested in anything that lets me take my home theater with me wherever I go. I mean, there are times when you wish you could pop in a movie or catch some TV show you missed the night before or something similar. Most of those times I just bring a book along, but sometimes, it’s not the same.
Thus I’m very muchly enheartened by the announcement that SlingPlayer may be coming soon to Palm.
Yes, that essentially means you’ll be able to put SlingBox stuff onto your mobile devices, and this just makes me all sorts of happy. Dig the word:
Fierce Wireless reports that Sling Media, the company behind SlingPlayer, has announced a collaboration with Adobe to support the Flash streaming protocols for the “smooth streaming of H.264 audio and video.” This means any device supporting Flash 10.1 will be able to run the full SlingPlayer application.
Think about THAT for a minute. Sitting in the doctor’s office, waiting for your turn, you whip out your cell phone and start watching TV. Get a pair of those Glasstron viewer glasses and it’s even better. Soon enough, your home theater might well travel with you, and home–and home theater–will be, forever, where the heart is.
Here is something for the people who have been following the National Geographic Channel on cable. Rather than wait to watch for new episodes, get the whole lot in one portable 160GB HDD. This should be a great educational tool for kids or yourself for a reasonable price of $199.95. Get every issue since 1888 and hook it up to your TV for some modern learning any time you feel like it!
Designed for professional business presentation, the new RPJ-2000 is a portable, ultra slim projection device by RoyalTek. The projector supports iPod, mobile phone multimedia display, DVD Player and media players, such as MP4 player. It also supports PDF files and MS Office.
The RPJ-2000 supports up to 65” maximal projection screen size and is embedded with 3M optical engine as its projection source. It is world first fully featured Pico-Projector integrated with On Screen Display (OSD) function. As light source, the projector uses Osram’s LED that last over 20000 hours. It features advance thermal control technology, 640×480 VGA resolution, 14 lumens brightness, 200:1 contrast ratio and 4:3 aspect ratio.
The RoyalTek RPJ-2000 sports an outstanding ID deign and accept RCA and VGA video inputs.
For the people who want to make the best of anything that they have, the HDMI converter was made to aid gaming consoles such as the PS2 and PSP to be displayed on HDTVs. While there may be some concerns on the actual display quality, seeing what you have from your tiny device/s on a larger scale can help enhance your gaming experience. The HDMI converter retails for $69.90.
Thanko unveils a new media device with the Thanko HDD media player. It doubles up as a cradle for 2.5” or 3.5” SATA hard drives and features an SD memory card slot which can handle up 16GB SDHCs.
For connectivity, it boasts of HDMI, Component, SVGA and Composite which should be more than enough for you to connect it to your TV set. You also get a one-touch backup button that can help duplicate essential data when you want them.
Teclast has released a new portable media player model with the Teclast C430T. This latest portable media player features a 4.3” touchscreen that can produce an 800×400 resolution.
It also comes with an 8GB internal storage and several ports that include a USB OTG port and a TV-out port. This latest model is seen as the successor of the C430 and supports most video codecs. It can also render 720p videos on a larger display via its provided TV-out port.
Remote controls come in different shapes and sizes but this one should take the cake! It is called the Wand TV Remote Control which can control almost any electronic device that has provisions for one. Anything that needs to be controlled remotely can be done by simply flicking the wand.
All other functions of a standard remote such as changing the channels, adjusting the volume or maybe even the brightness levels, can be done with a weave but may need some getting used to at first. The Wand TV Remote Control can be yours for only $80.
Lisse has announced its latest media player to be included to its MyRacer series with the release of the Lisse MyRacer H10. This new WXGA player supports 720p videos and is compatible with most video, photos and music formats. The MyRacer H10 features a 5” WXGA 1280×720 display, an HDMI output, FM Radio and transmitter, voice recording and built-in speakers.
(Source) Ubergizmo
