It may be retro but this projector is indeed a classic. Taken out of the pages of 1950s’ gadgets, the Stereo Realist Model 81 3D slide projector looks every inch like Darth Vader’s head of the Star Wars fame. Made by Davie White Sales Company of Milwaukee, it features dual lenses and operate on 500-watt bulbs cooled by two separate heater fans. Now if you are a collector of old school stuff, this classic projector is available at eBay. There is one bid at the moment but the reserve price has not been met yet so you can still take a crack at it!
Originally posted in July to be coming out on August, the Samsung SyncMaster XL2370 LED monitor is scheduled to come out this November but for the ones who cannot wait, the XL2370 can now be purchased from Best Buy stores for about $299. It boasts of an 18.5” widescreen LCD that comes in a sleek and aerodynamic design.
This Samsung LED monitor should be an improvement for people who often use their PC to watch Blu-ray videos or access videos online and are looking for HD quality as well. It has a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio and a dynamic contrast ration of 5,000,000:1 with a 2 millisecond response time that should ensure clarity and clearness on displays going through it. Ideal for people who put premium in PC-based viewing or those who want to upgrade their old CRT or LCD monitors.
LG Electronics unveils another LCD TV for your viewing options with the LG M2362D LCD TV. Coined as the grass HD monitor, this LCD TV is highlighted by a 23” wide LCD monitor with a 1920×1080 resolution. It has a contrast ratio of 50,000:1 and comes with built-in SRS speakers to deliver quality and complimentary sound to the whole device.
Thanks to the various interface options, the LG M2362 LCD TV is equipped with 2 HDMI terminals and AV inputs that should be allow other gadgets like game consoles and DVD players to connect easily.
There has to be something about the audio quality that iHome projects that make them quite flexible for use. While we all know that headphones are best used for private and personal listening, rarely would you see the same headphones used as speakers to deliver the satisfactory audio quality we all demand.
But leave it to iHome to come out with a pair of headphones that can deliver the same audio quality. These are of course with reference to the iHMP5 Series which can practically be headphones and stereo speakers rolled into one. They can work with practically anything that has a headphone jack. Either for personal or to share audio with your friends, these are definitely good headphones to have around.
There had to be something special for the special press conference that Mitsubishi Electronics organized today and apparently the people who came were not disappointed. Today, Mitsubishi Electronics unveiled a brand new lot of potential home theater gadgets for consideration.
The new batch of electronic devices included:
Mitsubishi Electric LCD-TVs : (32”-$2,000 and 37”- $2,500; Release Date: October 30)
Three Blu-Ray DVRs : (BZ330[1TB] for $1,800, the BZ-320[500GB] for $1,400 and the DVR-BV530 [320GB] for $1,200; Release Date/s: BZ330 and BZ-320 on October 1, DVR-BV5430 on October 21.
Mitsubishi Electric video projector (LVP-HC6800) : (Price: $2,500; Release Date: September 15)
The demand continues to increase for the LCD TV market. In what is practically the same as the first quarter storm for the demand for LCD TVs, the market shares for it jumped from 62% to 67% as more people have shifted towards the LCD technology for home entertainment needs.
But the same could not be said as revenues have continued to dip. As consumers continue to select lower priced and best buy devices and gadgets, the TV market revenues have shown continued depreciation as customers try to be afloat with the continued global crisis.
Samsung remained the global brand share leader in revenues with a record revenue share of 23.0% and also hitting a record unit share of 18.2%. LGE remained at number 2 after surpassing Sony in the first quarter of this year. Sony held the #3 brand position worldwide in revenues, although losing a little more than a point on shares.
People who have a lot of home theater peripherals and video rendering gadgets are going to love this Sunfire Theater Grand TGP-401 processor. The latest audio complement solution comes with a load of AV inputs which are totally configurable. With most home theater geeks turning to the need for multi-functional audio complement, this is one device that can surely adjust accordingly to a home theater user’s needs.
Apparently, the difference of having a separate amp to really get out the best audio from your viewing has become a trend among audiophiles. It certainly places you up a notch. There is more flexibility and a wider choice of matching up components when you can afford a separate AV preamp and amps.
And for the people who are looking for a reliable one outside the familiar brands in the market today, the Theater Grand TGP-401 should be something that can pull off some surprises. Add to the fact that this device seems to be catering to most passé and current home theater audio and video equipment makes it a logical choice.
Features:
SIRIUS Radio-ready
AM/FM tuners with RDS feedback
VIA!migo support for native iPod control via OSD
Two touchpad ports for Olé-2SF Film Interactive touchpads; feedback for SIRIUS and iPod functions
Automatic setup and room correction with supplied mike
Input volume matching
AV sync to delay audio to match video
The Sunfire Theater Grand Processor TGP-401 retails for $3,500.
Viako unveils a small and deceptive looking nettop that can handle HD materials as required by consumers. It features an Atom N330 processor, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M GPU, 2GB of RAM, 320GB hard drive, an integrated WiFi, VGA / DVI / HDMI outputs, Ethernet, and most of all, a lot of ports and interface options that should be flexible enough to accommodate HD entertainment.
There is so much power armed in these deceptive looking nettops and though no price has been mentioned, you can bet that Korea will be the first ones to enjoy these new Viako gadgets which may hopefully be available in other regions as well.
When you speak about a universal remote control, you can clearly consider it “universal” if it can be compatible with a larger array of gadgets. With most devices and gadgets coming out in the market with remote controls of their own, you will agree that having a lot of these remote controls around makes it confusing on which device you really want to operate.
However, the Logitech Harmony 900 should resolve all that as it can pull down the codes of over 225,000 devices. It comes with a rechargeable battery and a base station where you can leave it when not in use and recharging purposes.
This Logitech Harmoy 900 universal remote controller retails for $399.99 and will start shipping later this month.
Here is another one of those innovative ways to watch movies or use media files with a portable drive/system. The latest device is this Olevia HD Media Player (ZP-500) which supports most file media file formats in use today. It comes with a HDMI 1.3 interface so that you can easily plug into most TV sets which provide support for such connections.
One notable feature is its ability to participate on a built-in network. You can access your PC which you can project via your TV set. The device is available at Brando for $177.
For kids or adults, a kaleidoscope is something we normally see through the whole of small holes. But with the Kaleidoscope Mangekyorooms Projector , all that is scheduled to change. Building on something where only one person can see them, the Kaleidoscope Mangekyorooms Projector allows people to project such images on a wall or for more people to see. It is also customizable which should make it interesting to check out.
It comes with 7 small transparent disc shaped trays and then several colored beads. You can make a couple of combinations to see which design or pattern suits your individual expertise. If you don’t want the image projected, you can also make the colors show up on the dome of the lamp itself. It comes with an AC adapter and has a 60 minute timer.
Among the marquee names that showcased their new products over at the InfoComm09 was Texas Instruments. Drawing much raves, who wouldn’t be fascinated at their new line of 3D ready projectors which included a lamp-free data projector? Ideal for conference rooms and classrooms making use of visual aids today, the new projectors offer a new way of enhancing interactive learning through affordably priced projectors which are also maintenance friendly.
And with most of the projector manufacturers preparing for the wave of 3D ready projectors into the market, Texas Instruments joins that mix and books a spot towards the numerous options that individuals and groups would require as far as visual gadgets are concerned.
“After seeing the DLP 3D projection demonstration, I am envisioning endless possibilities for enhancing the learning of our students,” said Trudy LeDoux, director of technology for Dickson Independent School District, just outside of Houston, Texas
Finally something that makes reviving old tunes still stored in the old LPs or cassettes can be transferred to the PC era thanks to this U Record Music Converter. The device is a small silver box which you can hook to your tape deck or record player and plug in to your PC.
Now while you may be worrying about sound quality, don’t worry about it. A software is provided to go along with the U Record music converter, allowing you to clean up the audio transfer and get the satisfying sound just like it did some years ago.
For the people who have long been looking for this device (like me!) this is it. It costs £49.99 to get one, not bad considering the technology you are getting for it.
The Apple iPhone has been known to be a functional remote for some gadgets and now it looks like it can be a great remote as well for home theater setups. This is a great alternative for people who normally tend to lose their remote controllers.
The control solution that makes all this possible is the RNET Touchpoint. This new device allows users to control zones and source components in a Russound multiroom installation wirelessly, from anywhere in the home, through a friendly graphical user interface (GUI) designed expressly for their iPhone or iPod touch.
“The RNET Touchpoint is more than an application for the iPhone or iPod touch,” said Russound Product Manager Roger Soucy. “It’s a true IP-to-serial control interface that gives users a convenient, one-touch wireless control solution, through a platform that they’re already comfortable with, and without the need for any additional downloads or plug-ins.”
While most people have been amazed at the various devices and gadgets, some prototypes were on hand which may have escaped the attention of some onlookers. And among them include this LG cell phone projector prototype which was said to be available by 2010.
If the video below is to be gauged, you may be surprised to note at how such a small device can project such resolutions. And since it is still a prototype, expect enhancements and improvements to come along the way. 2010 is still far off and anything can still be done to improve them.
The 99¢ announces that first 9 customers who visit their newly opened store Houston, Texas this Thursday can buy an RCA 22” LCD HDTV/DVD combo television with remote for 99.99 cents only. Wow, now that is cheap considering the going price of such gadgets in the market today. For that price, you would be lucky to get a plain television only!
The next 99 customers can purchase a ceramic cookie jar - a $12 value for 99.99 cents only and the following 199 customers can purchase a 36-pin collection for 99.99 cents only!
Now if that is not something worth checking out if you are in Houston then you have to be crazy. Be first in line when the shop inaugurates. This is one deal you should not miss! Expect a big crowd to be there though since this is one great deal everyone wants to take part in.
People often look at various gadgets to bring HDTV to their computer. Apart from some minor intent and of course saving yourself the trouble of investing in a home theater setup, the Sabrent TV-DGUSB Digital HDTV Tuner looks like a wiser investment.
If you like free-to-air Digital TV, then this is the product you were looking for. The Sabrent TV-DGUSB USB 2.0 Digital HDTV Tuner is based on 64-QAM and 256-QAM which are very common when it comes to digital cable TV or other cable-modem applications.
The Sabrent TV-DGUSB USB 2.0 Digital HDTV Tuner will bring unencrypted Digital Cable TV to your PC at HDTV quality as it supports 1920×1080i video output. Thanks to this USB 2.0 Digital HDTV Tuner, your machine will become a DVR as you can play-back and record TV shows in full-original quality. Also, you can schedule the Sabrent TV-DGUSB to record TV shows when you are away from home so that you can watch them when you get back.
The device is available now in stores for a price of $40, or more depending on location and availability. Please note that some stores can offer discounts so don’t be surprised if you buy the Sabrent TV-DGUSB USB 2.0 Digital HDTV Tuner for less.
The AudioFX2 was really a headset made for gamers, but that doesn’t mean you cannot also use it for private listening pleasures. While we are all aware that the key towards measuring the efficiency of your home theater setup is using it frequently, there are times you just have to limit media entertainment to your own two ears.
Completely redesigned throughout with a new low profile look, the noise-cancelling FX2 still features the popular force feedback feature that delivers a bass-heavy subwoofer sensation to the wearer that promises to increase situational awareness.
The FX2 is compatible with all PCs, consoles and portable media gadgets and is available from 6 February for around £35.
Thin is in these days and you can expect gadgets trying to outdo each other ranging from mobile phones to LCD monitors. MSI for its part has unveiled its all-in-one LCD PC AP1900 measuring a mere 35mm in depth. This extremely slim form factor is able to minimize space usage whilst broadening the visual capacity just like other LCD monitors.
One thing that most home theater addicts have to deal with is cable exposure management. Depending on the number of home theater gadgets you have, cabling can pose to be a problem especially if you are the kind who wants to keep them hidden as much as possible.
But while hiding the cables is a problem, perhaps the Flexicord Cables can ease that burden.
Flexicord has a thick pipe cleaner that sits alongside the cable, which makes it possible to bend the cord. That will give you a better way to tuck those cables into the shape you need. If you wanted to, you could even wrap this around a couple of other cables to help out the ones that do not have the pipe cleaner inside. Flexicord comes in several different types, to name a few, they offer USB, S-video, networking cables and HDMI.
It may be retro but this projector is indeed a classic. Taken out of the pages of 1950s’ gadgets, the Stereo Realist Model 81 3D slide projector looks every inch like Darth Vader’s head of the Star Wars fame. Made by Davie White Sales Company of Milwaukee, it features dual lenses and operate on 500-watt bulbs cooled by two separate heater fans. Now if you are a collector of old school stuff, this classic projector is available at eBay. There is one bid at the moment but the reserve price has not been met yet so you can still take a crack at it!
