ATSC Mobile DTV Standard Comes to the U.S.

Enjoying digital television broadcast can now be done via mobile devices after the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) had approved the A/153 ATSC Mobile DTV Standard. From here on, technical specifications on how to deliver digital TV transmissions will guide broadcasters in delivering new services to handheld and mobile devices. This includes free television, …

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Addonics Unveils Pocket Blu-ray/DVDRW and the Pocket DVD-RRW Drives

Addonics Technologies unveils a Blu-ray drive and a new Pocket DVD-RRW drive. Both are believed to be the first portable optical drives with a built-in eSata and USB interface. As laptop users are slowly turning their mobile devices into virtual portable entertainment systems, the new portable Blu-ray drive is certainly a big boost to people [...]

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Sharp PG-F267X Short Throw Projector

Also on hand at the InfoComm09 for Sharp is the launch of their first short-throw projector. It combines high brightness with high image quality from its marquee BrilliantColor DLP technology. A worthy gadget to have for people who provide interactive presentations, this is one projector that can be the businessman or marketer’s friend. The PG-F267X [...]

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OSTAR Compact and OSTAR Power Projection Improves LED Projection Performance

OSRAM unveils new LEDs to address the needed improvement in visualization for small projection devices up to home cinema systems. The company has unveiled the OSTAR Compact and OSTAR Power Projection, both aiming to provide better visuals as required by consumers today. OSTAR Compact expands the OSRAM family of LEDs for small applications at …

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Toshiba Buys Out Panasonic in LCD Venture

In a business move, Toshiba has reportedly bought out Panasonic’s stake in the Toshiba Matsushita Display Technology Co. Toshiba already owned 60 percent of the company, compared with Panasonic’s 40 percent, and the resulting buyout will cost Toshiba about 2 billion yen or about $20 million. The deal is scheduled to be completed by April [...]

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