MSI has recently introduced their three MSI Wind models in France. The new variants are include the MSI Wind U120 with HSDPA or 3.5G support, Wind U110 and Wind U115. As a reminder, the MSI Wind U110 features Atom Z530 CPU with 1GB RAM, Intel SCH-US15W Intel chipset, integrated graphics, a 10 inch 1024×600 display, [...]
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LumiTable – Luminous Fiber Optics Table Runner
Luminous Table Runner made of fiber optics fabric called Luminex with assorted cotton borders. These Fiber Optics Fabric creates a colored light along the full length of the fibers and makes a stunning luminous effect. The table measures 160 cm x 33 cm. It is also washable and draws its power from its mains adapter. [...]
Blu-ray players remain expensive in Europe
According to media research firm Screen Digest, Blu-ray players will remain expensive in Europe this holiday season despite American consumers being able to purchase them for as low as $129 USD.
“A shortage of cheaper Blu-ray players means that the sub-$300 machines that are already appearing on U.S. shelves are unlikely to materialize in Europe this Christmas,” said Richard Cooper, Screen Digest analyst. “Combined with the recession, this means the feormat is unlikely to move much beyond the early adopter market this year.”
Citing the global economic downturn, Sony noted last week that Blu-ray player sales would not hit expectations, and likely sell 10 percent less than expected.
Screen Digest does believe however, that the Blu-ray market will be worth 5.4 billion euros by 2012, with players priced under 100 euros.
Nokia now shipping 5800 XpressMusic
Nokia has announced that the hotly anticipated 5800 XpressMusic phone will soon be available in Russia, Spain, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Finland and other counrties globally. Separating the phone from previous XpressMusic models is a touch screen interface.
The 5800 launches alongside the release of Nokia’s “Comes with Music” unlimited music download service and uses a Symbian S60 interface that Nokia has been demoing since last year.
The device is touchscreen and can be considered more of music player than a phone. Its dual stereo surround speakers face outwards and there is a 3.5mm headphone jack, two features not found on many phones. Also included are 81 MB of on-board memory and a large 8GB microSD card as well as a guitar pick stylus. Nokia says the speakers are the most powerful yet on a phone.
Music playback includes protected WMA, MP3, AAC and there is word that the phone can use Windows Media Player 11 as its on-board player.
“When it comes to music phones, people all over the world want a device that is a great music experience and still works really well as a mobile phone, without sacrificing features,” said Jo Harlow, Vice President, Nokia. “The Nokia 5800 XpressMusic delivers on this and allows consumers to quickly and easily access and share the content that is most important to them with the people that are most important to them.”
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1/5 HDTV owners don’t know difference between SD and HD
According to a recent survey by Leichtman Research Group (LRG), about one in five HDTV owners believe they are watching HD (high definition) programming simply because they own an HDTV, but instead are really watching SD (standard definition) content.
The data compiled by LRG is based on a telephone survey of 1302 U.S. households and marks the 6th consecutive year the survey has been run.
The findings are not all that surprising given the general consumer confusion surrounding terms such as 720p, 1080p, HDMI and Blu-ray. Cable providers are still only on their baby steps in regards to releasing HD services, and most companies only offer under 100 highly compressed HD channels that never live up to HD’s full potential.
42 percent of HDTV owners surveyed also noted that when they bought their sets they were told to get HD programming. It appears retailers may still be confused as well if that number is accurate.
Xbox 360 Netflix service adds some Sony films
Last week we reported that Netflix had failed to get a licensing deal completed in time with Sony Pictures and therefore a number of Sony films were showing up as “not available on Xbox” when users tried to access them through their Xbox 360 Netflix streaming service.
It appears the licensing issues have been solved for the most part however, as most of the films are back and available for streaming.
Steve Swasey, a Netflix spokesman has declined any other comment about specific licensing deals but did say “We said earlier that titles come and go, that is part of the natural ebb and flow (of these licensing deals). Some titles are back while some are not.”
The real issue at hand should be why Netflix had such an admittedly large snafu. The company has been planning to bring their “Watch Instantly” streaming service to Xbox 360 owners for months, and it seems odd that they would leave out a licensing deal with such a large studio.
Unique Laptop Cooler From Brando
Brando comes back with another cool gadget. This time, they offer the unique laptop cooler with USB Hub and HDD Slot. Measuring 300mm x 252mm x 32mm and weights at 504grams, the device is equipped with three USB hubs, a 2.5-inch SATA HDD slot, and two fans to keep your laptop chilled. You can plug [...]
GenevaSound Home Theater
Let’s upgrade our home theater system with the GenevaSound Home Theater. Priced at $4,000, it is actually the all-in-one electronic-furniture hybrid that offers a sleek piano-lacquered wooden cabinet that houses a 700-watt amplifier, 7 speakers, a 12-inch subwoofer, CD player, FM tuner, and an iPod/ iPhone docking station. [Product Page]
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Multifunction Mini LED Flashlight
Here is the mini LED flashlight that is small enough to hang on a keyring. The flashlight also features a red laser pointer and an UV light that can be used to check for counterfeit money. Measuring 11.5 cm x 1.5 cm, this multifunction Mini LED flashlight uses three AG10 battery cells (Included). You can [...]
Holocube 3D Projection Box
Enjoy 3D imaging right at the top of your desk with this interesting looking holographic display ‘Holocube 3D Projection Box’. It features an integrated HDD that stores video and uses it to create 3D Holograms at a resolution of 1080i. Pretty awesome indeed! Available in 10-inch, 15-inch, or 17-inch models, with 40GB hard drive. [Techeblog]
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