Viewsonic VPD400 Moviebook Released

Viewsonic unveils its own mini mobile entertainment solution with the release of the VPD400 Moviebook. This latest device supports majority of the media formats in use today and comes with an 8GB memory. Just in case that isn’t enough, there is a microSD card expansion slot for more files to showcase. It boasts of a 4.3” display and allows you to set optional subtitles as well. The Viewsonic VPD400 Moviebook retails for $130.00.

(Source) Slippery Brick

Friday, November 13th, 2009

Roomwise HD-IPTV In-Room Entertainment added to Empire Hotel in Hongkong

Brace yourself for a new way of being welcomed in style as a new HD-IPTV In-Room entertainment solution has been added by the Empire Hotel in Hong Kong to make your stay better and animated. Courtesy of BNS technology, the hotel now provides 26 local and international HD and SD channels and VoD services which are shown on the hotel’s 42″ in-room flat-screen TVs and also includes next generation front end interactivity features that take advantage of the latest HD IP-STB technology, which is currently a first in Hong Kong.

“For our new Empire Hotel in Causeway Bay we wanted to create a truly memorable in-room experience which required an innovative entertainment and information system to handle our wide range of services,” said Richard Ng, Group General Manager of The Empire Hotels & Resorts. “By employing BNS RoomWise solution, we believe that our guests will enjoy the ease and efficiency in receiving the useful information and hotel services that we provide.”

Connected via an IP network, centrally programmed and controlled via an easy to operate management software, RoomWise integrates seamlessly with the hotel’s existing Property Management Systems (PMS).

(Source) Press

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Toshiba 15LV505 15.6-Inch Widescreen LCD TV with DVD Player

The Toshiba 15LV505 15.6-Inch Widescreen LCD TV with DVD Player is a great visual entertainment solution for people who are particular about space as well. The built-in DVD player is something that makes this all-in-one solution easier to manage.

Compared to the traditional setup where you have to worry about where to place the TV and the LCD player, your worries just got blown away with this setup.

Just check out the features:

• Digital Picture Zoom Fast Scan Slow Motion Multi-Camera Angle Select
• Dolby Digital and DTS Compatible Bottom Mount Stereo Speakers Bass/Treble Balance Controls
• MP3 Playback WMA Playback
• Clock Closed Captioning V-Chip Parental Control System OSD Language - English/French/Spanish
• Channel Labeling Multi-Subtitle Select Tri-Lingual Select
• Unified Remote Control Inputs and Outputs
• ColorStream HD Component Video Input
• S-Video Input
• RCA Video Inputs
• Rear, L-R Audio Inputs - Rear, 1 RF Input, PC Input D-Sub 15
• Digital Audio Output
• 1 Coaxial (DVD only)
• Headphone Jack - Rear Unit Dimensions - 15.84 x 12.61 x 5.52 with stand / Weighs 7.7 lbs.

Now if those features don’t capture your attention, try looking for a better all-in-one package.

(Source) Slayo

Friday, January 16th, 2009