Sony Announces New Walkman Players

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: April 4, 2006 - 11:56 PM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.sony-europe.com Sony has launched a new series of flash-based Walkman audio players. Available in six colors, the devices hold 512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB and promise lightning-fast charge in three minutes, enough to provide threee hours of playing time. A regular charge allows up to 28 hours of operation. The players feature a single-line OLED display, five-band equalizer and optional FM tuner for the 1 GB and 2 GB models. MP3, ATRAC and WMA files are supported. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Dell announces purchase of Alienware

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: March 23, 2006 - 3:55 AM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www1.us.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/corp/pressoffice/en... Dell has announced a definitive agreement to buy high-end PC maker Alienware. The move is largely seen as its first step into the AMD market and away from its exclusivity deal with Intel. Alienware offers a variety of systems featuring processors from both chipmakers. Dell, however, said that Alienware will maintain its own brand, product development, marketing, sales and technical support. Terms of the deal were not made public. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

TI circuit lowers power consumption

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: March 21, 2006 - 10:24 AM PST Category: CE More Info: http://focus.ti.com/docs/pr/pressrelease.jhtml?prelId=sc06065 Texas Instruments today announced a power management circuit said to “significantly improve” energy efficiency in consumer electronics and AC power adapters. The 8-pin UCC28600 increases efficiency in operating conditions by up to 88% and decreases consumption in standby mode. The controller can be used in products such as LCD and plasma TVs and in AC adapters for notebooks and gaming devices. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Transcend Releases T.sonic 610 MP3 Player With 2 GB

Author: Gabriel Torres Date: March 16, 2006 - 7:03 PM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.transcendusa.com/Products/ModDetail.asp?ModNo=71 Transcend has just released their a new model of their T.sonic 610 MP3 player with 2 GB capacity. Other features include FM radio, digital voice recorder, ability of using it as an USB flash drive, “Karaoke-type” lyrics display function and bright color OLED display. With the addition of the 2 GB version, T.sonicT 610 MP3 Player is now available in 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB flavors. click to enlarge Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Gigabyte Presents New Digital Home PCs

Author: Gabriel Torres Date: March 3, 2006 - 5:02 AM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Products/DigitalHome/Default.aspx Gigabyte is now also focusing on digital home PCs. During CeBit2006 they presented new models for their H series (H663, H963 and H971), all based on Intel’s Viiv technology and Windows XP Media Center Edition. Models from H series look like DVD players, as you can see below, making them easier to use than standard computers. click to enlarge Gigabyte H663 Digital Home PC. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Sony reiterates PS3 will launch this year

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: February 17, 2006 - 11:29 AM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.digitimes.com/systems/a20060217A8039.html A Sony executive reiterated this week, at the Taipei Game Show, that the PlayStation 3 will launch this year. However, in spite of Asia director Tetsuhiko Yasuda assertion, the company disappointed attendees who were eager to see working machines and displayed only mock-up consoles. Sony still expects to demonstrate real videogames at the E3 expo (May 9-12) in Los Angeles. The PS3 will feature a multicore Cell chip, XDR memory, optional hard drive, keyboard and mouse. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Web and digital TV on Nintendo DS

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: February 16, 2006 - 5:57 AM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.nintendo.com Nintendo has unveiled a smaller version of its portable double-screen DS console dubbed Lite and introduced services that might attract users interested in more than games. The new model, to be launched in Japan in early March, measures 133x73.9x21.5 mm and weighs 218 grams. Additionally, Nintendo expects to launch an Opera browser developed for the console in June, costing the equivalent to USD 32. Users will be able to see any detail of a site on the top screen and the traditional window on the lower one. The company has also unveiled plans to offer a digital TV tuner card by the end of the year. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Samsung launches 2 GB music players

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: February 3, 2006 - 8:05 PM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.samsung.com/uk/products/mp3player/mp3player/yp_t8qxeu.asp Samsung has released in Europe new versions of its YP-T8Q and YP-U1Q players with 2GB of storage capacity. Both are flash-based and support MP3, WMA, Secure WMA, WAV and OGG files. The YP-T8Q (44.5x83x15.5 mm and 55 g) has an 1.8-inch colour LCD display capable of showing photos and MPEG-4 videos. Other features include games, FM tuner/recorder and voice recorder. It promises 20 hours of music playback and can be used as a USB host to get photos directly from digital cameras. The YP-U1Q (23.8x87.8x13.5mm and 30 g) is a simpler and lighter option sporting a four-line 128x64 LCD display and 13 hours of playback. It also has voice recording capability. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink top

Samsung readies media player fuel cell

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: January 31, 2006 - 12:10 PM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.samsungsdi.com/contents/en/main.jsp A Samsung subsidiary has developed a fuel cell prototype capable of powering portable multimedia players for four hours. However, the technology, which uses methanol cartridges, will not be commercially available before 2007 or 2008. Samsung SDI expects, by then, to offer a miniaturized version of the solution providing up to 10 hours of continuous operation on a single charge. The company has invested close to USD 4 million in fuel cell development since 2004. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

SanDisk unveils alternative to iPod nano

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: January 9, 2006 - 4:13 AM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.sandisk.com/Products/Catalog(1166)-SanDisk_Sansa_e200_Serie... SanDisk unveiled last week a new series of Sansa MP3 players that replicate Apple’s iPod nano stylish design. The e200 devices, available in 2 GB, 4 GB and 6 GB capacities, measure 1.7x3.5x0.5 inches (4.4x8.9x.1.3 cm) and sport a 1.8-inch TFT color screen. In comparison to the nano, it adds video playback capability, FM tuner and a microSD expansion slot, for additional memory. Battery life was not informed. The players will be available in March with suggested retail prices of USD 200, USD 250 and USD 300. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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