March 10, 2010
Netgear Kits Stream with WiFi
Netgear has been busy designing two new WiFi devices that support Internet enabled TVs, Blu-ray players and set-top boxes. The High-Performance Wireless-N HD Home Theater Kit will stream HD into almost every room at a price of $79.00 when it becomes available in Q3. The Universal WiFi Internet Adapter for Home Theater Devices and Gaming Consoles streams via Ethernet and will also be available for $79.00 this May.
Via PR Newswire
Read More in: Home Theater | Press Release | Wireless Network
March 9, 2010
Samsung High End 3D Glasses
3D is obviously on its way and it didn't take Samsung long to come up with a pair of glasses to go with them. Unfortunately, these come at a huge $150.00 price and are compatible only with Samsung electronics. We know that as exciting as the new technology will be when it comes out, purchasing a $3,000.00 3D TV, Blu-ray player and glasses will cost a good chunk of change.
Via IT Pro Portal
Read More in: 3D | Blu-ray Players | HDTV
March 9, 2010
Plextor Unveils New SSDs
Plextor has released 2 new solid state drives for those who need the additional storage. The PX-64M1S is only 2.5" thick but has a capacity of 64GB. With a SATA II interface, it is low power and shock and vibration resistant. The drive has 110MB/s sequential read 65MB/s in sequential write, up to 4,200 random read IOPS and 1,200 random write IOPS. It carries a MSRP of $225.00 and comes packed with Acronis True Image with advanced features for backup and recovery.
The 128GB PX-128M1S SSD has the same technology and delivers it with 130MB/s sequential read, 70MB/s in sequential write, up to 4,300 random read IOPS and 1,800 random write IOPS. This one goes for $400.00.
Via Plextor
Read More in: Storage
March 8, 2010
Blockbuster - Making Its Customers Pay For Its Failure
Instead of going more towards the Internet to beef up the ailing company, Blockbuster, in addition to closing hundreds of locations, has reinstated late fees. They cut rental time from 7 to 5 days and will charge a $1.00 fee for up to 10 late days. Yeah, that makes us want to get rid of our no late fee unlimited Netflix and sign right up.
Via Home Media Magazine
Read More in: Netflix Streaming | News
March 8, 2010
TravelSound i80 Speaker Dock
Creative's TravelSound i80 Speaker Dock for iPod nano 3G is not only cheap inexpensive, it is a handy device for carrying your tunes along with you. It has 4 micro drivers, digital amp, tri-colored LED indicator and lasts about 15 hours before needing a recharge. The dock also has a USB port and wall charger for syncing your iPod and speaker.
Via Creative TravelSound i80 Speaker Dock
Read More in: Audio Devices | Portable Media | iPod Streaming
March 5, 2010
Freakin' Friday! TiVo to Deliver Premiere
TiVo will finally be releasing two new DVRs that allow access to both TV and the Net. The Premiere displays both on its on-screen guide and can hold up to 45 hours of HD at a price of $299.99. Want more? The TiVo Premiere XL will cost you $499.99 but holds up to 150 hours of programming. Both require service subscriptions and will ship next month, but can be pre-ordered now.
Via TiVo Premiere
Read More in: Freakin' Friday | TiVo | Video Recorder | Video Streaming
Sharp Cordless Phone/Digital Frame
Still using your landline? Sharp has combined their wireless JD-4C1CL Cordless Phone with a digital photo frame. The frame can show pix or be used as clock or calendar. A 4.3" touchscreen makes it super simple to use. The phone combo will be released in Japan in April and perhaps by the holiday season in the US.
Via Akihabara News
Read More in: Digital Frame | Wireless Network
March 4, 2010
Groovy iPod Dock Features Lava Lamp
Far out, dude. This iPod Dock includes a color changing lava lamp that bops to the music. The shiny black device is compatilble with all but the touch iPod with insert adapters and can be used with an MP3 player with included cable. A USB cable is also included in the $100.00 price.
Via gobaz
Read More in: Audio Devices | iPod Streaming
Sony Thinking 3D For Consumers
Sony is going all out in 3D. They have already come up with the HFC Comfort-3D and the HDC-F950 cameras, and now the company's Masashi Imamura, President of Personal Imaging and Sound, said that that they are already working on one for consumers. No specific date or price was mentioned but we expect them to be like most new technology, pricey until there is plenty of competition and a couple of generations.
Via Digital Photography Review
Read More in: 3D
March 3, 2010
Take a Dip With Soundwave MP3 Player
For water sports lovers, Marinemart has created the Freestyle Audio Soundwave, a waterproof MP3 Player that can handle up to 10 feet of water. With 2GB memory, it is also shockproof, and has EQ presets, FM tuner, MP3/WMA/WMA DRM file support and a pair of waterproof earbuds. The player retails for $89.99.
Via ubergizmo
Read More in: Audio Devices | Audio Streaming
Belkin G 4-Port Router
It's about time routers got smaller. The Belkin G Router offers a 54Mbps wireless bandwidth and is backwards compatible with 802.11b networks. Four 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports are built-in and it features 6 LEDs to let you know network status. At the small size of 10 x 8.2 x 2.5", it is still large enough for an apartment or small office.
Via Belkin Routers
Read More in: Routers
March 2, 2010
Raremono Radio Doubles As Shortwave
Thanko's Raremono Radio not only plays AM/FM stations, it picks up shortwave signals as well. Attachable by USB, it is compatible with Windows Vista and XP. Accompanying software lets you record audio and the device comes with a stand, antenna and USB cable at a price of $79.00.
Via Audio Cubes
Read More in: Audio Devices | Audio Streaming | USB Devices
Walmart Acquiring VUDU
Walmart is in the midst of purchasing VUDU. They claim it will give the megastore chain "a powerful new vehicle to offer customers the content they want in a way that expands the frontier of quality, value and convenience." Uh-huh.
The online movie service, now with a library of about 16,000 movies and licensing partnerships with major studios and distributors, will continue to develop Apps.
Via VUDU
Read More in: Press Release | VUDU | Video Streaming
March 1, 2010
3D Viewing Causes Eye Strain
A University of California Berkeley study determined that watching 3D movies could cause eye strain, especially in younger viewers. Professor of Optometry Martin Banks says that it is because we are looking at things close and far away (convergence accommodation conflict) at the same time. We still think that watching Avatar was worth a couple of hours of strain, don't you?
Via Fareast Gizmos
Read More in: 3D
Abbee Music System Omits Ads, DJ Chatter
Myine Electronics has produced the Abbee commercial-free Music System that also gets rid of annoying DJ chat. There are two parts to the device, a base stereo speaker system with built-in FM tuner and Music Lock, a portable player that can record songs from the station and holds about 500 tunes. Of course, there is a plus and minus to the system. The good news is that you get rid of the ads and get your music without subscription while the bad news is that you might get parts of the intro of the song clipped.
Via Abbee Music System
Read More in: Audio Devices | Audio Streaming
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