September 6, 2009 - September 12, 2009

JVC unveils two new 4.1-Channel Sound Bar Home Theater Systems: The new JVC TH-BA1 and TH-SB100 home theater systems are both 4.1-channel systems that feature a low-profile front surround sound bar and wireless subwoofer. The black, low-profile sound bar includes four speakers, an amplifier and a sound processor. It also features built-in Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS decoding. Total system power is 220W, with each speaker within the sound bar amplified and housed in a separate internal structure to prevent interference. The sound bar is configured to fit neatly under a TV or can be wall-mounted.
More...; September 11, 2009 | Related Entries - Media Devices
Nokia 7705 Twist: The Nokia 7705 Twist is a fun phone with a unique square shape that swivels open to reveal a full QWERTY keypad. The phone's shortcut buttons provide quick access to messaging, the 3.0 megapixel camera, Web browsing, V CAST Music with Rhapsody, voice commands, and speakerphone options. The Contact Light Ring, located in the lower right corner, can be customized to identify a message or a call from those listed in the contact directory.
More...; September 11, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
Kodak CCD image sensor powers Leica M9 Digital Camera: Kodak specifically developed the CCD image sensor for the newly announced Leica M9 Digital Camera, the latest member in Leica’s legendary M-series of cameras. Enabling a new generation of features and capabilities for Leica M9, the Kodak KAF-18500 Image Sensor provides full-frame image capture, increased resolution, and improved image quality compared to the image sensor used in the previous generation Leica M8 camera. With over 18-million pixels, the Kodak KAF-18500 Image Sensor enables a new level of image quality and performance for M-series customers. With an image capture area that matches the size of traditional 35mm film, M-series lenses can now be used without the imposition of artificial image cropping.
More...; September 11, 2009 | Related Entries - Digital Cameras
Western Digital unveils more secure My Passport Essential and My Passport for Mac portable external hard drives: Western Digital today introduced its smaller, smarter and more secure My Passport Essential and My Passport for Mac ultra-portable external hard drives featuring WD's new WD SmartWare software and equipped with hardware-based encryption. The new My Passport drives are more than 20 percent smaller than the previous generation My Passport. My Passport Essential and My Passport for Mac drives also feature user-selected password protection combined with military-grade 256-bit hardware encryption, which scrambles files before they are stored. Typically found only on much more expensive drive systems, the encryption acts as a virtual padloc¬k to keep users' data secure.
More...; September 11, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
Avago APDS-9800 integrated sensor module helps to conserve power and extend battery life in mobile phones: Avago today announced a new ambient light and proximity sensor that has been integrated into an ultra-thin module for use in mobile phones. Avago’s compact APDS-9800 integrated sensor module is designed to help conserve power and extend battery life in mobile phones and is easy to install. The Avago APDS-9800 is composed of four chips: an ambient light sensor IC; proximity sensor and signal conditioning IC; LED emitter; and detector. The ambient light sensor, which has a spectral response that is close to that of the human eye, is used to control display backlighting brightness. The proximity sensor signal conditioning IC consists of an LED driver and receiver circuit with excellent ambient light cancellation capability. The built-in LED and detector allow the sensor to detect the proximity of an object to the device.
More...; September 11, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
Canon VB-C500VD- Vandal Resistant Fixed Mini-Dome Network Camera: Canon today announced the new Vandal Resistant Fixed Mini-Dome Network Camera, the VB-C500VD. Built for indoor use, the innovative Canon VB-C500VD is designed with special advanced features to make it ideally suited for any location where a fixed indoor security camera is needed and may be susceptible to vandalism or tampering, such as in shopping malls, educational institutions, businesses and banking environments. The Canon VB-C500VD offers an impressive 82-degree wide-angle lens with 2.4x optical zoom (manual) and 4x digital zoom (focal length = 2.6mm~6.2mm).
More...; September 11, 2009 | Related Entries - Digital Cameras
Panasonic launches Worlds first Bluetooth enabled landline telephone: Panasonic today announced the first-ever landline telephone that enables users to transfer their cell phone contacts (up to 600 names and numbers) to its built-in directory via Bluetooth. To transfer a cell phone address book of up to 600 entries, simply select the Phonebook Transfer option from the Panasonic KX-TG9382T’s menu screen, and then follow the instructions for phonebook transfer onto a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone. The Panasonic KX-TG9382T’s menu screen displays each entry as it quickly and automatically transfers each phonebook entry in alphabetical order, allowing users to track progress. The base unit can be paired with any Bluetooth-enabled headset so users can keep the conversation going in comfort while leaving hands free to write, type, or flip through files.
More...; September 11, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
LG Chocolate is the most beautiful phone I’ve ever seen- Sienna Miller international film star: LG announced today a partnership with young fashion label Twenty8Twelve designed by Creative Director Savannah Miller and international film star, Sienna Miller. The first joint project between LG and Twenty8Twelve will be a luxurious designer case for the stylish new Chocolate mobile phone, the only handset to offer a widescreen display for extreme multimedia performance. United by a shared vision to drive innovation and inspiration in design, the collaboration between LG and Twenty8Twelve was a natural fit. The talented sisters found the new Chocolate the perfect product for their first foray into premium phone cases. In addition to creating the limited-edition Twenty8Twelve-branded designer case, the partnership will extend to LG and new Chocolate sponsoring the Twenty8Twelve London Fashion Week show on September 21 and the commissioning of digital content exclusively for the new Chocolate.
More...; September 11, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones
Belkin announces stylish cases for the new iPod nano and iPod touch: With the introduction of the new iPod line from Apple, Belkin launches new cases that offer stylish and functional protection for the iPod nano, iPod touch, and iPod classic. The Grip Ergo with Hand Strap lets you comfortably hold your iPod touch while gaming or texting without worrying about it slipping from your hand. Securely fasten your iPod nano in your hand while walking or running with the Hand Band case. The newly designed armband improves breathability while on your arm.
More...; September 11, 2009 | Related Entries - MP3
Izo Announces New USB DAC / Headphone Amplifier: Japanese company izo (read as eye-z-o) today announced the new iHA-1 V2SX USB DAC / Headphone amplifier. A high quality condenser is used in the digital/analog section for higher sound quality conversion. Panasonic FC condenser is used as the power source condenser. The analog base plate and the digital base plate are separated for noise reduction. With the izo iHA-1 V2SX USB DAC / Headphone amplifier you get a powerful, great sounding headphone amp plus RCA outputs to connect to your home stereo. The USB DAC / Headphone Amp lets you connect your computer to your Amplifier via the built in USB port and stream your entire music library with remarkable fidelity. The iHA-1 is optimized for a wide range of headphone impedances. and can handle even the most difficult headphones.
More...; September 11, 2009 | Related Entries - Other Stuff
Toyota to display Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept at the 2009 Frankfurt IAA: Toyota plans to display the Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept —a concept vehicle that combines the benefits of CO2 emissions-reducing electrical-outlet battery charging and gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles—at the 2009 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) (Frankfurt Show) to be held from September 15 to 27. The Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept is based on the third-generation gasoline-electric Prius and is equipped with a lithium-ion battery. A plug-in hybrid vehicle basically operates as an electric vehicle on short trips and as a conventional hybrid vehicle on longer ones.
More...; September 11, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
Sony STR-DA5500ES audio/video receiver features IP network control and Automatic Phase Matching: Sony STR-DA5500ES audio/video receiver is Sony’s first to feature Automatic Phase Matching (APM), which corrects for phase differentiation between front, center, and surround speakers, ensuring an ideal sound stage regardless of speaker type. The network capabilities of the Sony STR-DA5500ES model also allow users to easily view photos and access digital music and videos from a Digital Life Network Alliance (DLNA) compliant source within a home broadband network when connected via an Ethernet cable. Additionally, the connection provides access to both Shoutcast Internet Radio and Rhapsody Music Service and functions as the source for easy firmware upgrades. The Sony STR-DA5500ES offers a 120-watt power amplifier x 7 (8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, .09 percent THD) and a variety of high definition connections, including six HDMI inputs (five rear, one front) and two HDMI outputs.
More...; September 10, 2009 | Related Entries - Media Devices
Sony VPL-VW85-Full HD Home Theater Projector for High Contrast and Exceptional Performance: The new Sony VPL-VW85 projector features a full HD 1920 x 1080 progressive Silicon X-tal Reflective Display and 24p True Cinema technology, delivering a true film-like performance. The Sony VPL-VW85 projector also has an exceptionally high dynamic contrast of 120,000:1 and brightness of 800 ANSI lumens. The Sony VPL-VW85 projector also adds Sony’s Motionflow120Hz with black frame insertion technology, providing exceptional clarity and resolution for fast moving images.Specifically designed with the custom installation market in mind, the Sony VPL-VW85 has a motorized, fully adjustable, ‘lens shift’ function that offers more options in terms of installation and projector placement, without any image distortion.
More...; September 10, 2009 | Related Entries - Projector
Sony VPL-HW15 SXRD projector: The Sony VPL-HW15 SXRD full HD 1080p projector features 24p True Cinema technology, a 60,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and a brightness of 1,000 ANSI lumens. The projector offers RS-232 control, two HDMI inputs and single component and composite inputs, as well as a PC input.
More...; September 10, 2009 | Related Entries - Projector
Samsung announces 640-GB, 2.5-inch Spinpoint M7 internal hard disk drive for High-end Mobile PCs: Samsung today announced its new 640-GB, 2.5-inch Spinpoint M7 internal hard disk drive. The new Samsung 640GB hard drive, now the top-density drive of the popular M7 family, has an areal density of 516-Gigabit per square inch for each 320GB platter, which is a 28 percent increase per platter over Samsung’s previous density-leading 500GB hard drive. By maximizing capacity without increasing mechanical parts, the two-platter 640GB drive has lower power consumption levels and higher operational stability compared to drives with a higher number of platters. The new Samsung M7 drive offers a shock resistance level of 400G (2ms) in operation mode and 900G (1ms) when the power is off. An optimized system-on-chip controller reduces the power consumption in both seek and idle modes to the lowest level among comparable drives.
More...; September 10, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
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