Mitsubishi announces ultra-thin LCD TV and BD recorder
mitsubishi_TV.jpg Mitsubishi today held Presentation of the LCD TV REAL series which is scheduled for launch this fall in Japan. At the presentation two new concept models of ultra-thin LCD TV were showcased-one with built in tuner and one without tuner. A square type concept BD recorder and tuner were also presented. The ultra-thin monitor is only 40mm thick. The signal transmission between the tuner and the monitor uses latest technology and has a very strong electronic jamming system. The glossy Diamond panel, the curve of the frame and body paint makes the LCD TV very attractive.

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August 19, 2008 | Related Entries - Media Devices
Sony VDR-MC10 DVD recorder
sony_mc10.jpg If you own a Sony Handycam camera, then Sony DVD recorder VDR-MC10 is the perfect companion for your camera. Now without using a PC you can record your HD video directly to a 12cm DVD with the recorder at the touch of a button. You can watch the same on your TV. With HDMI out put terminal you can watch high quality video. Besides HDMI out put, Sony VDR-MC10 features component video, composite, analog audio output terminals and a 2.7” color LCD for editing. You can create a mix image DVD of images and video with Sony VDR-MC10. The player can record images/movies from Memory Stick / DUO, SD/xd and CF cards via the card slots.

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August 18, 2008 | Related Entries - Media Devices
Sony ZEGO Computing Unit to be launched in U.S this year
sony_zego.jpg Sony is exhibiting new "Beyond HD" content creation workflow solutions at "SIGGRAPH 2008" (held from August 12-14 at Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California, USA). Based on a new hybrid multi-core processing platform, these solutions are designed to provide production professionals with increased efficiency and accelerated workflows across every stage of production, from shooting and acquisition to editing and display. The BCU-100 is the first product to be launched as part of Sony's new multi-core processing platform, "ZEGO". BCU-100 incorporates the high-performance Cell Broadband Engine microprocessor (Cell/B.E.- a high-performance microprocessor jointly developed by Sony, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., Toshiba Corporation, and IBM Corporation) and RSX graphics processor (jointly developed by NVIDIA Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc) to realize high speed computational performance. BCU-100 delivers high computational performance while reducing power consumption to 330W or less.

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August 14, 2008 | Related Entries - Media Devices
Casio WK-500 and CTK-5000 electronic keyboards offer a diverse range of built-in tones and rhythms
Casio_WK-500.jpg Casio announced the release of two new electronic keyboards, WK-500 and CTK-5000. These new models are designed especially for users who would like to broaden the variety of music they can perform. Both Casio keyboards offer a diverse range of built-in tones and rhythms that make it easy to get the perfect sound for almost any musical genre. Both Casio keyboards WK-500 and CTK-5000 employ Casio’s newly developed AHL Sound Source technology, which enables the realistic reproduction of tones from acoustic instruments like the piano and more. The maximum polyphony of 48 notes - an improvement from 32 notes - ensures that no sound drops out, even when playing complex parts with auto-accompaniment. They also feature piano-style keys to satisfy more users.

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August 8, 2008 | Related Entries - Media Devices
Tascam Track Pack recording Bundles
Tascam_T1.jpg Tascam announced three recording bundles designed to supply musicians with the tools they need to make great recordings. The Track Pack T1 combines the US-122L audio interface with a dynamic microphone, headphones and Cubase LE4 recording software. The Track Pack T2 matches the US-144 interface with Tascam's new TM-78 condenser microphone. The TM-78 is captures intense vocals and detailed acoustic instruments like acoustic guitar, fiddle and percussion. It even includes a microphone clip and tabletop stand for podcasting and songwriting. The Field Pack pairs Tascam's best-selling DR-1 portable recorder with the TM-ST1 stereo microphone.

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August 6, 2008 | Related Entries - Media Devices
Tascam GT-R1 your new songwriting partner
Tascam_gt_r1.jpg Tascam_gt_r1-top.jpgTascam GT-R1 is a new portable recorder for guitar and bass players. Based on Tascam’s best-selling DR-1 recorder, the GT-R1 adds features from their groundbreaking guitar trainers for the ultimate songwriter’s sketchpad. A pair of built-in condenser microphones captures rehearsals and live shows, or musicians can plug directly into the instrument input to record with amp simulation and effects. The Tascam GT-R1 includes a rhythm player for instant inspiration, and a 1GB SD Card and rechargeable battery are included to get started right away.

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August 6, 2008 | Related Entries - Media Devices
NEC lightweight automatic NP41 and NP61 digital projectors
Nec_NP61_front.jpg NEC announced today the NP41 and NP61 digital projectors, designed with features to enable simple use in corporate and educational environments. The lightweight automatic NEC NP41 and NP61 provide bright (2300 and 3000 lumens) and colorful images while remaining quiet in operation (32dB in ECO Mode). Their quickstart and quick-cooling features minimize setup and teardown times between meetings, and their automatic focus instantly provides a sharp detailed image. The NP41 and NP61 automatically detect the source and project the image with auto input selection, while their AutoSense feature intuitively syncs the projector with most computer signals and features one-touch image optimization.

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August 6, 2008 | Related Entries - Media Devices
NEC Announces the World's First Single-Chip LSI for Blu-ray Disc Players
Nec_lsi.jpg NEC Electronics has developed the world's first single-chip LSI to integrate the main functions of Blu-ray Disc players. All of the main functions required for Blu-ray Disc players are included on the new NEC chip EMMA3PF including the digital conversion of analog data read from optical discs, the digital decoding of encoded images and sounds and a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) for output to televisions. The NEC EMMATM 3PF allows users to create compact, high performance Blu-ray Disc players and reduce the size of future Blu-ray Disc players.

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August 4, 2008 | Related Entries - Media Devices
Samsung Armani Pavv television launched in Korea
Armani Pavv TV.jpg Samsung on Sunday launched the Armani Pavv television, a product of Samsungs collaboration with the Italian design star. Samsung released a 46-inch and 52-inch TV designed by Giorgio Armani himself. After an enthusiastic response from consumers since the TV made its debut at the Milan Furniture Fair in April, the company decided to launch the TV in Korea. The Armani Pavv television sports a technology dubbed “Auto Motion Plus 120 Hz,” which reduces motion blur for twice the definition of normal HD TVs, and Infolink RSS, which connects it to the Internet.

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August 4, 2008 | Related Entries - Media Devices
Color projector that is as small as a cigarette case from Nippon Signal
projector.jpg Nippon Signal, Japan exhibited an SVGA (resolution: 800 x 600) compact color projector that is as small as a cigarette case at Exhibition Micromachine/MEMS. Nippon Signal exhibited a prototype with the same resolution at the previous exhibition, but it was about the size of a lunch box (approximately 180 x 120 x 50mm). This time, the company reduced the size of the projector to about 1/8 (90 x 55 x 20mm) by reducing the size of the optical system such as lenses and the MEMS scanner that scans laser light beams in RGB colors. In addition to the size reduction, the quality of displayed images was significantly improved. The new projector used the semiconductor laser for the green laser light source, instead of the diode pumping solid state (DPSS) laser, which was used in the previous prototype. The adoption of semiconductor laser eliminated the need for an acoustic optical modulator (AOM), which was used along with DPSS, because the semiconductor laser light can be modulated by itself at a high speed.

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August 1, 2008 | Related Entries - Media Devices
Samsung launches 2nd Generation LED-Backlit LCD HDTV with 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
Samsung_lcd.jpg Samsung America, announced the launch of the new Series 9 LED LCD HDTV. The 2008 flagship Series 9, Samsung's 2nd generation LCD HDTV to use LED SmartLighting technology, offers consumers the powerful combination of LED and 120Hz technologies, resulting in a 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for a crisp, full HD 1080p picture. The Series 9 is also distinguished by Samsung's new addition to the art-inspired ToC (Touch of Color) design – an elegantly patterned bezel with charcoal gray accent.

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July 30, 2008 | Related Entries - Media Devices
LCD display emits appetizing aromas along with the advertising videos in underground mall of Tokyo Station
scent_emitting_lcd.jpg Recruit Co Ltd (a human resources and classifieds company in Japan) is delivering advertising videos for the cafes and restaurants in the underground mall of Tokyo Station by using the Scent-emitting LCD Display System. The system, developed by NTT Communications Corp (a subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) Corporation) emits appetizing aromas along with the advertising videos shown on a 42-inch LCD display. In front of the LCD display, there are coupon books that can be used at the restaurants advertised in the videos. So, the purpose of the system is to attract people by videos and scents, and to make them grab a copy of the coupon books. This experiment is being conducted to verify the system's effect of drawing customers.

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July 28, 2008 | Related Entries - Media Devices
LG Display to cut LCD output by 10 percent due to low demand
lg_display_A.jpg LG Display announced on Sunday that it will cut LCD output by 10 percent by August and joined the global trend among liquid crystal display panel manufacturers of scaling down production. Taiwanese LCD makers CPT, CMO and AUO have led the production cuts in recent days as IT firms are reducing LCD panel orders on low demand in the second half, which is lowering panel prices. An LG Display official cited concerns about excess supply in July and the summer slow season in August in North America and Europe. He said the decision is in line with the company's principle of flexibility in addressing global market situations.

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July 28, 2008 | Related Entries - Media Devices
Kyocera to launch touch panel LC-Displays featuring transflective technology
Kyocera_display.jpg Kyocera is soon to offer two 5.7" LC-Displays that feature transflective technology. These displays proportionally reflect most of the ambient light, using it as a light source. This saves energy and makes possible industrial use of the displays in direct sunlight. The brilliant colours and outstanding contrast usual for Kyocera LCDs make these two screens truly stand out. Both displays are available with a conventional touch panel or Kyocera's new glass touch panel technology. As a result, their suitability for use in mobile devices – for example, in production, measurement technology or medicine – is outstanding. The LC-Display also offer long life LEDs and – thanks to the DC-DC converter integrated in the reverse circuit board – only require one power source. Users can choose between voltages of 3.3 V or 5.0 V.

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July 24, 2008 | Related Entries - Media Devices
FIFA World Player Kaká to Promote Sony High Definition Products Globally
Fifa_player.jpg Sony Latin America, Inc has signed a worldwide endorsement contract with Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, better known as Kaká, FIFA’s 2007 World Player of the Year.Kaká, renowned all over the world for his skill with a football, will globally promote Sony’s High Definition (HD) products and a wide range of other Sony products.

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July 23, 2008 | Related Entries - Media Devices
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