Hammacher Schlemmer always has the most elite of gifts, especially during this time of year. We found the iView Combination LCD/DVD player for those who have their movies and want to watch them now. It is LED backlit, has a 16:9 aspect ratio, hi-def resolution, 3W stereo speakers and a digital ATSC TV tuner. At a size of 13 x 15 ¾ x 5 ¼", it plugs into its AC adapter or can be portable with 2 AAA batteries (not included.) The entire package will set you back $299.95.
Boxee is back and is aiming to bypass cable with their Live TV tuner. Used in conjunction with the Box, now viewers can watch Internet HDTV as well as over-the-air broadcast TV. This is a perfect gift for someone who doesn't need to get hundreds of channels and at a price below $50, get one for yourself and save on those satellite/cable bills. Pre-order now for a January delivery.
AT&T's latest improvements include a wireless receiver for its U-verse customers that should simplify where you hook up your TV, including outside or a garage man-cave. It works with your gateway and multiple viewing devices. Of course it still has Total Home DVR capability with record, playback, pause and rewind whatever room you are now. The WiFi receiver will cost you a one-time $49.00 fee and $7.00 rental per month.
Roku has an inexpensive alternative for those who want a streaming player but don't have a lot of extra cash. The LT can play over 300 channels i.e. Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant and Pandora. There is no SD card slot or Bluetooth support but you get HBO Go with over 1,400 titles. At a price of only $49.99, look for its release in November.
We know that you would never try to secretly capture someone who is doing something excessive or inappropriate, but you never know about those "other guys." The P3 International Camera Detector flashes and beeps when it detects a device between the frequencies between 50MHz and 3GHz. About the same size of a Bic lighter, it works on two included coin cell batteries.
Style-iT is an electronic stylus that can be used on a touchscreen and clipped to your pocket protector when not in use. A built-in ballpoint pen is included to make it handier and the omni-directional soft tips makes it good for both right and left handed users. Brackerton is offering the device in black, white, blue, green, orange or pink.
No sooner did Logitech drop the price of its Google TV run Revue from $299 to $249, it turned around and lowered it again to $99.99. This move makes it more competitive with Apple TV and Amazon's Roku. The company says that when its Version 2 is updated this summer, it will have an even better and simpler UI and access to the Android Market.
Cowon's mini C2 supports both video and music in a simplistic style. The PMP has a 2.6-inch TFT, 320 x 240 touchscreen LCD , purports excellent audio quality, comes with 16GB of memory and has 55 hours of battery life. It also has a USB/AV port and connection for a 3.5mm headset. Included software is simple to navigate, a 32GB microSD card is included and a price that is modest enough for all.
Buffalo's latest compact 8x DVD Burner lets you watch videos and even burn discs. It is nicely powered via an integrated USB cable and the company promises simple set up (including an LED to let you know that it is functioning and/or low on power.) The sleek design doesn't hurt nor does its pre-loaded CyberLink PowerDVD 9 media suite. The drive is compatible with Windows Vista/XP/7, and Mac OS X.
D-Link has a new small surveillance cam that can be used in your home or office. The DCS-930L practically works right out of the box. Connect the cables, plug in and you're done. Log into mydlink.com and start watching without the need of a router. Included with the D-ViewCam is software that features recording to your PC, trigger motion detection and support for up to 32 cameras.
MyndPlay is a new video player by NeuroSky and Triete Labs that monitors your mental activity so that you control the outcome of the film. Focus and relaxation are measured by the system via a Neurosky's Mindwave headset. While the idea is still in the early stage of development, it would certainly make watching a video more like playing an interactive video game that can have several different outcomes.
Samsung is hoping to expand your AV equipment by offering new peripherals that are compatible with their HDTVs and Blu-ray players with Internet capability. Their CY-SWR1100 router works by plugging into a USB wireless adaptor, a CY-STC1100 Smart TV camera hooks you up with Skype and the RMC-QTD1 contains both a full QWERTY keyboard and standard control for inputting text.
Roku keeps taking steps forward, this time in conjunction with Amazon. Their Amazon Prime is now available on the set top box for a mere $79.00 a year. We say mere because for that approximately $6.00 a month you get streaming of over 5,000 movies and TV shows.
Head to the Soho district in London to partake in the pairing of technology and Asian-inspired atmosphere that is Inamo. E-tables provide food and drink menus and Canon projectors offer preview screens that are plate-shaped. Just as sometimes seeing your food before you order it can sometimes be not such a good thing, so might the kitchen webcam. During your meal you can watch movie trailers, web surf, play games and order a cab if you overly imbibed.
NAV Holiday Gift Pick - iView LCD/DVD Player
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