Archive for the ‘Lifestyle’ Category

SONY UNVEILS SECOND EDITION OF READER DIGITAL BOOK

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

 

The new Reader (model PRS-505) features a svelte body design and is available in two colors – silver and dark blue. Re-styled controls more closely mimic paper page turns and allow for quick, intuitive navigation.

A next-generation electronic paper display delivers faster response and a higher contrast ratio for easy reading even in bright sunshine. Eight levels of gray scale provide for crisp and clear text, images, and graphics.

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It will be easy to keep this season’s holiday photos in one convenient location with Sony’s new mega-capacity Cyber-shot® DSC-T2 digital camera.

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

It will be easy to keep this season’s holiday photos in one convenient location with Sony’s new mega-capacity Cyber-shot® DSC-T2 digital camera.

The 8-megapixel model features 4GB of internal memory and can store up to 40,000 VGA-quality photos or 1,000 8-megapixel pictures, eliminating the need to manage multiple media cards. And, you won’t spend hours trying to find your pictures on this camera.

‘Tis The Season For Photo Sharing

The camera’s album folder makes it easy to organize and access thousands of photos in-camera. Images can be viewed in chronological order and displayed in a helpful calendar view. By installing the bundled Picture Motion Browser software, you can also view images by events like birthdays or Sunday BBQs.

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BeoSound 4 has a built-in CD player, FM radio, and SD card slot for recording and playback flexibility.

Saturday, October 27th, 2007

Make your music more accessible, movable and enjoyable. BeoSound 4 has a built-in CD player, FM radio, and SD card slot for recording and playback flexibility. DAB radio is also available as a factory fitted option. Record music on an SD memory card directly from BeoSound 4, or transfer and listen to digital files from your computer. BeoSound 4 records sound in a quality that the human ear cannot distinguish from CD quality, and supports SD memory cards up to 2 GB. Completing the compact listening experience, the new BeoLab 4 loudspeaker matches BeoSound 4 perfectly in concept and execution.

In addition to CD, FM, and the optional DAB radio, BeoSound 4 also includes a built-in memory card function that makes it possible to record music directly, or to transfer and listen to digital files from your computer. Once your music has been moved to the memory card, it can be played on BeoSound 4, on our BeoSound 2 digital music player and also on the portable BeoSound 3. You can also choose to connect an external music player, such as an iPod, directly to BeoSound 4.
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SanDisk Sansa® TakeTV™ Video Player, The smart way to take video from your PC to any TV

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

Finally, there’s an easy way to enjoy downloaded video on a TV instead of your computer screen. The new Sansa® TakeTV™ video player is a breakthrough device that gives you a smart, convenient, and affordable way to take video from the PC to the TV, where it belongs. It’s as simple as using a USB flash drive: just drag files to your TakeTV player, slip it into the TV cradle, and press play on the included remote. No confusing WiFi set-ups, no waiting to burn DVDs. It really is that easy.

Works with Fanfare™ BETA, a new web service that gives you access to a growing list of TV shows and movies that you can download and watch on your TV - whenever and wherever you want.

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Write it or draw it—and instantly send it to your PC. Logitech® io™ Digital Pen stores everything you put to paper for transfer to a PC, where it can be archived and opened in your favorite applications.

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

Write it or draw it—and instantly send it to your PC. Never misplace another brilliant idea—or waste time keying in handwritten notes. Logitech® io™ Digital Pen stores everything you put to paper for transfer to a PC, where it can be archived and opened in your favorite applications.

Control

  • Sleek pen design: Fits your hand like a premium pen. Use it comfortably, without strain.
  • Handwriting-to-digital text conversion: Built-in learning software converts your handwritten notes to digital text as entered on a keyboard.
  • Multiple graphics formats: Export 300 dpi images to most popular graphics formats, including BMP, JPEG, PNG, JIF, TIFF, and EMF.
  • ioTag™ routing symbols: Speed your workflow by using ioTags (inked symbols) to bypass keyboard entry and route handwritten messages, appointments, and tasks directly to Microsoft® Outlook® and Lotus Notes®.
  • Written content search: Never lose valuable notes again. Enter a word into the io™ search function to return a list of all captured files containing that word. (Also works with Google Desktop Search.)

Convenience

  • Docking cradle: Dock your Logitech® io™2 Digital Pen in the cradle to transfer text and sketches automatically to your PC, where you can review, edit, and share them in digital form.
  • Digital notebook: Use the included “smart paper” notebook with your Digital Pen. As you move the pen across the paper, it reads the printed dot pattern on the sheet and converts the information into a digital version of what’s written or drawn.
  • All-in-one solution: Everything you need—digital pen, recharging travel cradle, smart paper, ink refills, and handwriting recognition software—is included in the product package.

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With high definition video playback and built-in 5.1 surround sound, this all-in-one home theatre solution has it all…popcorn not included.

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

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Quit fumbling with those towering stacks of CDs and DVDs and pack all that entertainment goodness into a single disc instead. The Hangar18 comes loaded with Blu-ray Disc, meaning you’ll not only get to enjoy 1080p high-definition picture quality and sound, but also up to 50GB of storage capacity on each disc. Come see how life looks in high definition.

* Watch - Watch, pause, and record your movies, TV shows, photos, and internet videos on your widescreen TV in high definition
* Listen - Listen to all your favorite songs and artists with Hangar18’s onboard 5.1 surround sound amplifier
* Share - Wirelessly stream all your media to other PCs, mobile devices, and media extenders throughout your home.
* Download - Download content from all over the internet to one secure location to store and share with your home and others.

It’s a HiFi that also doubles as a DVD player….. but it doesn’t stop there, how about we include a 7 inch Widescreen LCD display built into the unit that you can use to watch a DVD or even watch television

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

There’s only one word to describe the LNXCube “ awesome ” it’s a HiFi that also doubles as a DVD player….. but it doesn’t stop there, how about we include a 7 inch Widescreen LCD display built into the unit that you can use to watch a DVD or even watch television, Yes that’s right this sleek unit includes a TV tuner.

The LNXCube is a must have for any kitchen, study or your teenagers bedroom. The home electronics market has waited along time for an all In one home entertainment product, and now it’s here.

Easy to setup, easy to use, no unsightly mass of cables, can this product provide anything more? Well actually yes…. with the UK switching to Digital TV by the year 2010 we’ve include a DVB tuner in this already amazing product. Now you can get the benefit of 60+ Freeview channels currently being broadcast across the UK.

The picture below shows a USB MP3 player/stick inserted into the front of the LNXCube ready to play your favourite music or pictures. For greater ease of access its located on the front of the unit.

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Sony ericsson Snap-on Speakers MPS-75

Friday, October 19th, 2007

Compact and tough enough to carry around without a cover, the MPS-75 suits the beach, balcony or back garden. Wherever you are, it goes too. A snap-on design that’s different from a lot of speakers gives great sound quality. Tuned to suit your phone, it’s ideal for saved music or FM radio.

Powered by your mobile phone
The only battery you need to keep your eye on is your phone battery when you use the MPS-75. Efficient, cheap and designed for your needs.

FM Radio reception
A built in antenna boosts your FM radio reception. Tune in your favourite station and play it out loud through speakers designed for your phone.

Compatibility
All Sony Ericsson wireless devices have been developed in coordination with Sony Ericsson mobile phones, but are also compatible with Bluetooth™-equipped handsets from other manufacturers.

Superior sound
Each element of a Sony Ericsson music accessory is designed for the best audio performance. Clear sound, deep bass and better performance as standard.

Samsung Launches a Range of Innovative New MP3 Players

Friday, October 19th, 2007

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Samsung’s new lineup of mp3 players combines awesome design, incredible sound and convenient connectivity options. Millimeters have been shaved off to create players that fit comfortably in one’s hand, while slipping easily into pockets and purses.

Samsung’s proprietary sound technology, Digital Natural Sound engine (DNSe.) provides high quality acoustics aiming to facilitate the best sonic experience to the end user. Better still, the new range enables boasts Bluetooth-enabled wireless stereo providing the ultimate ‘easy listening’ experience!

“Samsung is excited to unveil a feature-rich trio of high-performing MP3 players.” said Dongsoo Jun, Executive Vice President & General Manager of Samsung’s Digital AV Division. “We have improved the sound quality of MP3 Players with our leading technology to deliver an amazing experience.”

The YP-P2, YP-S5 and YP-T10 MP3 players will be available in the third quarter of 2007.

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Sony ericsson MMR-70 turns your mobile phone into a radio transmitter

Friday, October 19th, 2007

The more music you save on your phone, the more you want to share it. Simply plug in the MMR-70 and tune in any FM radio to your personal radio station.

MMR-70 turns your mobile phone into a radio transmitter, and you can tune in using any radio. In simpler words, you and your friends can here the song geeting played in your mobile’s media player, using any FM radio.

Set heads turning and lights flashing by transmitting your music in FM stereo. Perfect for a car stereo or at a party and small enough to go anywhere.