At 2010 CES, Cydle will introduce the multifunction Cydle P29A that combines a multimedia player and subscription-free Mobile TV. The player consists of a high-resolution 2.9-inch touchscreen and optimized interface that delivers HD audio and video. While playing music, the screen displays related information, such as lyrics, names of singers, and images. P29A incorporates the ASTC digital standard for Mobile TV technology. Channel availability will vary based on location. The combo device is slated for introduction in Q2 2010, with an estimated retail price of $199.
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At the Boxee Beta Unveiling event in Brooklyn, Boxee revealed that D-Link has been named first choice as the hardware partner to release a Boxee Box – Boxee branded set-top box.
The device brings HDMI-support, WiFi, Ethernet, an SD card slot and two USB 2.0 ports. It also comes with optical audio, RCA audio and RF remote and plays any non-DRM media.
iBiquity, the developer and licenser of HD Radio Technology, introduced Gigaware Navigation Control HD Radio Receiver accessory and the HD Radio application. The accessory/app combination enables iPhone and iPod Touch to tune into HD Radio broadcasts. Adding HD Radio Technology to the iPhone and iPod touch (compatible with models updated with 3.0 software) is a two-step process: 1) Buy the Gigaware HD Radio accessory, designed for and sold exclusively at RadioShack for an MSRP of $79.99, 2 ) download and install the free application from the App Store (under the Music category). The app enables you to preview content currently airing and directly select a main station or multicast channel stream, in addition to bookmark your favorite stations and multicast channels. An iTunes Tagging button on the Gigaware navigation accessory also allows to “tag” songs for future review and purchase via iTunes. It gives you access to more than 2,000 HD Radio stations on the air, and 1,000+ new FM multicast channels (HD2/HD3).
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“It looks frightening and it is frightening!”, admits Brothers, the maker of the biggest ever iPod accessory. 28 individual speakers (each housed in their own chamber), frequency response of 40Hz – 20.000kHz, maximum power of 125 Watts, 102 kilos of weight and 950 x 1250 x 300mm dimensions make Wall of Sound not only frightening but also one of the most powerful speakers on the market. It’s all hand-built and it’s equipped with a graceful mids and a crystal clear highs. And if you thought the speaker is oversized, here comes the price: $4495. Surprisingly, the first edition of this monster is already sold out.
Less than six months after launching E-P1, Olympus released the E-P2 with even more power! New PEN is the world’s smallest 12.3-megapixel interchangeable lens system with In-body Image Stabilization.
This time Olympus additionally offers a stylish retro black metal body reminiscent of a traditional PEN camera, accessory port to accommodate the included detachable VF-2 Electronic View Finder or optional external microphone adapter EMA-1, a Continuous Autofocus (C-AF) Tracking System, two new art filters – Diorama & Cross Process, full manual control of shutter/aperture in Movie Mode and HDMI control of camera’s playback functions using the TV Remote when the camera is connected to an HDTV. Unfortunately, the built-in flash lamp is still missing.
The E-P2 comes with either the small and lightweight Olympus M. ZUIKO Micro Four Thirds lenses: 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 (28-84mm equivalent) or 17mm f2.8 (34mm equivalent) and will be available in December for – watch out! – $1099.99.
New Vivitar camcorder features Infrared Night Vision – night-shooting mode (640×480 VGA, 30 fps) and is waterproof down to 16 feet. That’s already pretty much for $50! But 150 also has 8x digital zoom, 1.8″ TFT LCD, 2 GB NAND built-in memory (expandable via an SD spot), USB 2.0, TV Out (NTSC/PAL), webcam mode and comes in five different colours.
Earlier introduced at PHOTOKINA 2008, Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D camera has been just announced to be launched in Europe and US in September at the price of $600. Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D promises to be the world’s first compact digital camera snapping stills in three dimensions. Fuji’s 10-megapixel shooter employs two lenses, spaced about the same distance apart as human eyes, which allow for the taking of simultaneous photos of the same scene from different angles. This is how 3D becomes real. To view the images properly you will need special stereoscopic LCD photo frame or will have to print the photos on a special paper with a clear plastic overlay that acts as a kind of 3-D lens. Fujifilm plans to launch an online service that will make 3-D prints for consumers.
This 6 MP rugged compact camera features 2.4″ LCD display, SDHC memory card slot, Face (fish?) Tracking, video recording (640×480, 30fps) and up to ISO 1600 light sensitivity. It can withstand pressures of up to two bar, and is water-resistant at depths of up to 10 meters and is also ready for any outdoor adventure – the camera’s robust construction protects it if accidentally dropped, and also protects it against dust and dirt. New Agfa will be available in July for $209 (€149).
Buffalo comes with its new external storage solutions. Doubling of the ministers Red Buffalo, disk weighing only 190 grams and is available in 250 GB, 320 GB and 500 GB storage capacity. This 2.5-inch external hard drive has the technology and mobile SecureLock Turbo USB 2.0, which is claimed to offer 20% of the data faster than USB 2.0-interface normal.
Asus has just announced its latest power supply, the G Series that comes in both 1000W and 850W flavors, where either one would be able to achieve stable, high voltage performance. This state-of-the-art power supply is more than able to cater to today’s constantly evolving hardware requirements where overclocking is concerned, placing the most emphasis on stability and high performance power. The capacitor used in the Asus G Series is made in Japan, with enlarged venting holes, a 13.5cm ball-bearing fan and cable sleeves paving the way to better ventilation and internal airflow within. All that power does not strain the environment further though as it is able to deliver environmentally friendly power with a high power factor (PF) of up to 99%.
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