TViX HD M-5000U from DVICO Corporation can playback high definition video (up to 1920x1080i) and still images. Pre-recorded HDTV programs from a digital TV set-top box or personal digital video contents taken by a HDV camcorder can be played back with TViX HD on a high definition display. The TViX HD features a DVI connector and component, which matches the high resolution of HD level video contents. TViX HD is also a standalone, multimedia hard disk player which can play digital videos, digital music, digital still images and DVD files to a TV display and home entertainment system. TViX HD can playback DVD movies with the full functionality of DVD navigation.

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Toshiba Corporation has unveiled their “REGZA H1000 series” line of liquid crystal television in 3 different screen sizes-42/37/32”.All the TV’s have built-in 160GB HDD, 1,366×768 resolution, terrestrial degree of /BS/110 CS digital and terrestrial analog tuner. It is possible to watch a different channel while recording a terrestrial digital broadcast. You cannot record 2 programs at the same time. The new improved image engine ensures high picture quality conversion just as the superior Z1000 series. The digital broadcast can be videotaped in MPEG-2 TS format.

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Epson Direct (Japan) has come with a nice collection of laptops with favorite Disney characters-Tinkerbell, Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse. The Disney characters decorate outside of the new Epson Endeavor laptops with matching wall paper and screen saver. The new model is basically the same Endeavor NT2850 White Edition .The note book PC offers a choice of XGA (1024 x 768 pixel) or SXGA+ (1400 x 1050 pixel) resolution display on a 15" LCD monitor. Running off a SiS M661MX chipset with Celeron M 370J (1.5GHz) processor, 256MB memory, 40GB HDD, CD-RW/DVD-ROM and OS Windows XP Home Edition (SP2) .The note book Pc comes with a 19 mm full-size keyboard, USB 2.0×4, Type2 PC card slot ×1,SD card /MMC/ memory stick (PRO) slot ×1, IEEE 1394, Ethernet card. The lithium ion battery lasts approximately for 1.5 hours.

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Digital voice recorders “ICR-S340RM” and “ICR-S270RM "from Sanyo Corporation Japan have built in flash memory of 1GB and 512MB respectively. Stereophonic recording is done in MP3 format up to 71 hours in LP mode, 142 hours in LP – monaural mode with model ICR-S340RM is possible. For additional memory the recorder has a Mini-SD card slot. However Model ICR-S270RM (flash memory 512MB), does not have Mini-SD card slot. Besides built in MIcrophone it also has External stereo microphone for better quality. It can also play MP3 and WMA files making it an MP3 player too.

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Elecom Corporation has come with new passive ball speakers “PSP-CS500 “in white and black. Just connect with the head phone terminal of portable audio player like iPod nano etc with the “PSP-CS500” and enjoy music. There is no need of external power and when folded speakers become spherical in shape. You can enjoy clear rich bass and treble with the the50mm diameter cone type speaker unit. The spherical speaker unit weighs 162g and comes with cable approximately 15cm in length.

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The NEC Japan to commemorate the 2nd anniversary of NEC direct has announced the “LaVie G” notebook with black or silver top only 200 units will be manufactured. The note book PC comes with standard one year warranty. It is powered by an ultra low voltage Pentium M 753 (1.2 Ghz) processor with 768 MB of RAM. and Intel 855GME chipset. It has a 80 GB hard drive, 12.1 inch (1024×768 dot XGA) display and runs on Windows XP Professional SP2. Specs include USB 2.0 x 3, Firewire, Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a/b/g (WiFi), Radio LAN, 56K Modem etc. However the NEC LaVie G does not include a CD drive which brings down the weight to 1066 grams. It has a battery life of 6 hours.

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Lynx international Japan has come out with keyboard made from bamboo. The" bamboo Chishiro”is a USB Japanese 104 keyboard of membrane switch type with bamboo frame. Lynx international feels by using bamboo the user feels very relaxed while using the keyboard. The key board is compatible with OS- Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 Professional / XP and comes with a USB - PS/2 conversion adapter.

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The " MDR-NE3 " neck strap earphone from Sony is for light weight portable audio players. The tiny, light headphone has high magnetic neodymium magnet of 300kJ/m 3 and silent cap that decreases sound leak and echo. The rotary lock mechanism makes it very easy to remove the headphones. The design makes the thin-shaped unit to fits the ear exactly. The length of the strap can be adjusted easily. The stereo mini- plug is gold plated.

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The M-TUNE and M-TUNEn Macally headphones from US will be available in Japan from February 2nd week for approximately for 8,980 Yen. The mcTune is for iPod shuffle while mcTune for iPod nano.Just insert the iPod player in the head phone and enjoy music from your iPod players. You can adjust volume while listening and also can plug/unplug the iPod without removing the head phones. The head phones are folding type and can be used as usual headphone. With 40mm diameter, frequency range is 20Hz - the 32 kHz and audio out put 250mW.The headphone weighs 180g.

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The Elecom USB 2.0 Hub” U2H-I4S” provides a simple and reliable way to connect 4 USB devices to your PC.The USB hub has a top port for connecting easily USB port equipped portable players, USB flash memory, iPod shuffle etc.This is very convenient for mini music players etc which are used frequently for data, music transfer etc.The USB 2.0 hub comes with one USB-A to USB-B cable and 500ma AC adaptor. The USB HUB is available in 4 different colors- silver, black, blue and white.

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Sofmap Japan has come out with super small-sized desktop PC "mini-personal computer" series 2 models based on the popular Mac Mini design. It is available in two configurations. The high end model mini P (SFW-AVM740/M5OS) runs on Pentium M 740 ( 1.73gHz), 60 GB Ultra ATA100, DVD-RW,while model mini C (SFW-SVM360/C8OS) runs on Celeron M 360 ( 1.40GHz), 40 GB UltraATA100, DVD-ROM/CD-RW(CD-RW16x).Both the models have Intel 915GM chip set mother board with integrated display ), 512MB DDR2-RAM(up gradable up to 1GB) with Windows XP Home Edition loaded. Common interface:- USB 2.0×2, IEEE 1394×1, Gigabit Ethernet, DVI-I and S video output.

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Sanyo Electric Japan is offering a completely new cleaning technology for home with the launch of Drum Type Washer/Dryer - AWD-AQ1. The ‘AQUA’ (In naming this product ‘Aqua’, Sanyo tries to express its feelings about the environment- ‘The water that we use isn’t unlimited’; ‘This washing machine values the importance of water) is the world’s first home washer/dryer to utilize ozone, which enables ‘reduction of water’ and ‘recycling of water.’ Air Wash’ function enables easy disinfection & deodorization of clothes without using water, by utilizing the power of air at home. ‘Air Wash’, injects air combined with Ozone on clothes inside the drum, and is able to disinfect & deodorize in about a 30 minute process.

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Sony's new 3 in 1 recorders “RDR-VH95” and “RDR-VH85“ allows recording to VHS/ DVD and it in built hard drive. Main specification of both the models are same except for the HDD capacity- VH95 250GB HDD capacity while VH85 160GB HDD capacity. Video recording time (HDD) XP: Approximately 60 hours SP (standard): Approximately 107 hours, LP: Approximately 215 hours, EP: Approximately 322 hours for model RDR-VH95 ' (HDD250GB), for model RDR-VH85 (HDD160GB):-XP: Approximately 39 hours, SP (standard): Approximately 68 hours, LP: Approximately 137 hours and EP: Approximately 206 hours. The video is recorded in MPEG format (HDD/DVD) and audio in Dolby digital (2ch), linear PCM (at XP mode video recording).

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Koubou Corporation Japan has launched a new note book Lesance EC703GW with 17” wide screen TFT color liquid crystal display. The resolution is WXGA+ (1440 X 900 pixels). The main specification are :- Intel (R) PentiumM-750 (1.86 GHz) /FSB533mHz/L2cache 2MB CPU, memory DDR2 533 -512MB ( 256MB×2, maximum 2GB),HDD60GB 4200rpm,8x DVD±RW. Super high ended VGA NVIDIA Geforce Go 6800 PCI-EXPRESS x16 is used for on-board graphics to enjoy TV and DVD along with latest games. Interface USB 2.0×4, IEEE 1394×1, Express Card 54/34 slot ×1, Gigabit Ethernet, SD card /MMC/ memory stick slot, mini- D-Sub15 pin, S video output and voice input/output etc.The note book comes loaded with the Windows Media Center-- enjoy audio,video,TV etc easily with the included remote control.

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You get a crystal-clear view on the Polaroid 7” Portable DVD Player" PDJ-0722” because it has a 180 degree rotating screen. You can watch or listen to DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD, CD-R/RW, or view latest vacation pictures on JPEG discs. The sound is great with built-in stereo speakers. Switchable audio and video input/output function allows connecting to a digital video camera to enjoy images in the liquid crystal monitor. The Rechargeable lithium-ion battery with full charge lasts up to 3 hours of viewing time. The Headphone jack lets you listen in privacy.

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