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Home » News » CE


[Dec 15, 2005] Alliance try to simplify HD networks
[Dec 09, 2005] Creative counters iPod with Zen Vision:M
[Dec 03, 2005] PlayStation 2 passes 100 million mark
[Nov 22, 2005] Microsoft’s Xbox 360 finally hits stores
[Nov 09, 2005] Nikon recalls 710,000 SLR batteries
[Nov 07, 2005] Creative launches Zen Sleek Photo
[Oct 12, 2005] Apple officially announces video iPod
[Oct 05, 2005] Apple might launch video-capable iPod
[Sep 27, 2005] Palm’s Treo turns to Windows Mobile
[Sep 21, 2005] Dell ships flash-based audio player

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Alliance try to simplify HD networks
Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: December 15, 2005 - 10:03 AM PST
Category: CE
More Info: http://www.hanaalliance.org
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Six companies have formed an alliance to propose design guidelines for high-definition audio and video networks. The High Definition Audio-Video Network Alliance (HANA) initially comprises Charter Communications, JVC, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, NBC Universal, Samsung and Sun Microsystems. ARM, Freescale Semiconductor and Pulse-Link have joined as contributing members. HANA members plan to create guidelines that would enable TVs, digital recorders and storage devices to connect via a single IEEE 1394 cable capable of transmitting multiple high-definition data streams. The alliance will also develop the idea of a single remote control for all devices. Technologies, however, are not expected to be implemented before 2007.
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Creative counters iPod with Zen Vision:M
Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: December 9, 2005 - 3:01 AM PST
Category: CE
More Info: http://www.creative.com/products/mp3/zenvisionm
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Creative this week launched the Zen Vision:M, its answer to Apple’s video iPod. The player is very similar to its rival in size, but has almost double the thickness. Initially available only in 30 GB capacity, it features a 2.5-inch, 262,144 color LCD screen and offers four hours of continuous video playback, against iPod’s two hours. The Vision:M, priced at USD 330, also includes an FM tuner/recorder and a built-in microphone.

Zen Vision:M

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PlayStation 2 passes 100 million mark
Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: December 3, 2005 - 1:14 AM PST
Category: CE
More Info: http://uk.playstation.com/ps2/news/
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Sony said that worldwide shipments of PlayStation 2 surpassed 100 million units this week. Launched in March 2000, the console needed five years and nine months to reach the mark, while the original PlayStation took almost ten years to do so. The company plans to unveil the PlayStation 3 sometime next year. It will battle Microsoft’s recently unveiled Xbox 360 and Nintendo’s upcoming Revolution.
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Microsoft’s Xbox 360 finally hits stores
Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: November 22, 2005 - 12:18 PM PST
Category: CE
More Info: http://www.xbox.com
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After months of expectation, Microsoft today launched its Xbox 360 console, hoping to guarantee a comfortable head start over rival Sony’s PlayStation 3. As anticipated, the videogame is available in two versions, a basic Core System (USD 300) and a premium edition (USD 400), which includes a wireless controller, a 20 GB HD, an Ethernet cable, a headset, chrome finish and a limited free media remote. There are more than 50 titles available at launch. The Xbox 360 is based on a Power-like CPU featuring three separate cores running at 3.2 GHz. It uses a custom ATI GPU clocked at 500 MHz and sports 512 MB of RAM.

Xbox 360

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Nikon recalls 710,000 SLR batteries
Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: November 9, 2005 - 2:18 PM PST
Category: CE
More Info: http://www.nikon.com
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Nikon has issued a recall of 710,000 of its EN-EL3 rechargeable battery pack after four reported incidents envolving short circuit and consequent overheat. Owner of affected products should contact the company for a free replacement. The lithium ion battery was distributed worldwide with SLR D100, D70 and D50 digital cameras and also sold separately under model number 26265.
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Creative launches Zen Sleek Photo
Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: November 7, 2005 - 9:43 AM PST
Category: CE
More Info: http://www.creative.com/products/welcome.asp?category=213
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Creative has updated its music player lineup with a Photo version of the Zen Sleek. The 20 GB device has a 1.7-inch color OLED display and is said to run for 19 hours on a single battery charge. At 4x2.2x0.6 inches, it is almost the size of the now defunct iPod mini, though heavier, with the benefit of adding an FM tuner and a voice recorder. The buttons have blue backlight and users are allowed to choose among eight color themes for its interface. Suggested price is USD 300.

Zen Sleek Photo

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Apple officially announces video iPod
Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: October 12, 2005 - 10:10 PM PST
Category: CE
More Info: http://www.apple.com/ipod/specs.html
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As anticipated, Apple has unveiled new iPods capable of screening videos on its 2.5-inch TFT display. The players will be available next week in 30 GB (USD 300) and 60 GB (USD 400) capacities. Apple said the new iPods, to be sold with black or white cases, will have superior battery life of 20 hours. The company also cut deals to offer video content, including primetime TV shows, through its iTunes store.
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Apple might launch video-capable iPod
Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: October 5, 2005 - 6:36 PM PST
Category: CE
More Info: http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=1305
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Apple this week stirred speculations that it might soon introduce an iPod with video capabilities. The company distributed invitations to analysts and reporters to a special event next week in San Jose saying simply ”One more thing…“, the same tactics used before last month’s introduction of the iPod nano. Though observers see great potential in an iPod that goes beyond audio and photos, Apple’s chief Steve Jobs recently downplayed consumer interest in such a product.
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Palm’s Treo turns to Windows Mobile
Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: September 27, 2005 - 6:54 AM PST
Category: CE
More Info: http://www.palm.com/us/company/?intcmp=RFB_windows_20050927
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Ex-rivals Palm and Microsoft have announced a partnership that will result in a Treo smartphone running on Windows Mobile 5.0. Detailed specifications were not disclosed, but the new device will feature Intel processor, color touch screen, QWERTY keyboard, internal camera and SD expansion slot. An early prototype presented at the press conference looked similar to current Treos. Verizon Wireless said that the phone will be commercially available in early 2006.
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Dell ships flash-based audio player
Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: September 21, 2005 - 7:22 AM PST
Category: CE
More Info: http://www1.us.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/dj_ditty?...
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Dell has officially introduced the DJ Ditty, its first flash-based audio player, weighing only 1.29 ounce and measuring 3.6x1.1x0.5 inches. With 512 MB of storage capacity, the device has a 1x0.4 inch LCD screen and integrates FM tuner. The rechargeable lithium polymer battery promises up to 14 hours of continuous play. The pack includes earbuds, lanyard and black-and-blue USB cap. Suggested price is USD 99.
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