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 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. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink top

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 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. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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 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. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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 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. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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?... 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. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Nintendo presents one-handed controller

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: September 16, 2005 - 4:19 PM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.nintendo.com/newsarticle?articleid=TfyOgnUc7zB-ZlzdQvMhKJOg... Nintendo presented the last unknown piece of its next-generation Revolution console – and it is a quite revolutionary one. President Satoru Iwata introduced during this week's Tokyo Game Show a new one-handed controller equipped with motion detection sensors that can act as a virtual sword or baseball bat. It looks like a small TV remote and includes a traditional directional pad and several other buttons. An expansion port allows users to plug traditional two-handed controllers or joysticks. The Revolution is expected to launch in 2006. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Apple launches flash-based iPod nano

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: September 9, 2005 - 2:27 AM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.apple.com/ipodnano Apple this week announced the iPod nano, a successor to the iPod mini, offering smaller size and longer battery operation. The new device, based on 2 GB or 4 GB flash memory, measures 3.5x1.6x 0.27 inches and weighs 1.5 ounce. The players, which feature a 1.5-inch color LCD screen, operate for up to 14 hours and support MP3, MP3 VBR, AAC, Protected AAC, Audible and WAV formats. Suggested prices are USD 199 (2 GB) and USD 249 (4 GB).   Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (1) top

Epson creates LED mini-projector

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: September 2, 2005 - 7:58 AM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.epson.co.jp/e/newsroom/2005/news_2005_09_02.htm Epson has announced the development of a prototype postcard-sized (5.4x4 inches) mini-projector using a LED light source. The company, which has no immediate plans to put it to market, said that the equipment demonstrates how compact mobile 3LCD projectors could become. LED light sources, according to Epson, also provide greater readiness, longer running time and swifter switch-off. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

PS3 to sport keyboard and mouse

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: September 1, 2005 - 6:04 AM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=25858 Sony has confirmed at Game Developers Conference Europe that users will be able to plug a keyboard and a mouse into the PlayStation 3. The capability would bring the PS3 even closer to the PC concept that has been touted by company executives. Sony had already revealed that the console will feature an HD – in 80 GB and 120 GB capacities – capable of running operating systems such as Linux and Mac OS. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Creative rejoices over MP3 patent

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: August 30, 2005 - 6:51 PM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.creative.com/press/releases/welcome.asp?pid=12175 Creative Technology announced that it has been awarded a patent for an audio player interface technology used by rival Apple on its blockbuster iPod device. The so-called “Zen Patent” covers interface that enables users to “efficiently and intuitively” navigate among and select tracks. Creative applied for it on January 5, 2001; it was awarded on last August 9. Apple filed a similar application on October 28, 2002. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Hitachi unveils 1 TB DVD recorder

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: August 25, 2005 - 10:00 AM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.hitachi.com Hitachi this week unveiled a new line of consumer DVD recorders containing hard drives with capacities of up to 1 TB. According to the company, the products, set to reach retail in Japan next month, will be the first on the market able to record two high-definition programs simultaneously. Hitachi has currently no plans to launch the recorders in the United States or Europe. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Creative releases new Zen video player

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: August 4, 2005 - 5:22 AM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=210&subcategory=... Creative has finally released its new digital video player. The Zen Vision is based on a 30 GB hard drive and sports a 3.7-inch display capable of showing 262,000 colors at 640x480 resolution. Supported video formats include AVI, MPEG-1/2/4-SP, WMV 9, Motion-JPEG, DivX 4/5 and XviD. The 4.9x2.9x0.8-inch device also handles TiVoToGo files and plays MP3 and WMA audio. It features radio, microphone, CompactFlash slot and USB 2.0 port. Retail price is USD 400. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

HP decides to stop selling iPods

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: August 1, 2005 - 5:03 AM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.hp.com Less than a month after HP added a couple of iPod Shuffles to its co-branded line of music players, the company announced the end of the deal to resell Apple’s gadget. Inventory will guarantee the continuity of sales until at least September. HP also plans to keep offering Apple’s iTunes software with desktop and notebook PCs. Under the agreeement signed in January 2004, it is not allowed to produce or market music players until August 2006. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Fujifilm to launch 9-megapixel cameras

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: July 29, 2005 - 1:58 AM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.fujifilm.com/JSP/fuji/epartners/PRNewsDetail.jsp?DBID=NEWS_... Fujifilm will launch in September the FinePix S9000, allegedly world’s first 9-megapixel camera, offering proprietary Super CCD High Resolution sensor and a new 10.7x optical zoom equivalent to a 28-300 mm film model zoom. Suggested retail price is USD 699.95. In October, the company will release a second 9-megapixel cam, the FinePix E900, a compact design with 4x optical zoom and 2-inch LCD screen priced at USD 499.95. The S9000 will ship with four AA alkaline and the E900 with 2 NiMH rechargeable batteries. Both use Fujifilm's xD-Picture Card. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

Samsung’s player receives XM radio

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: July 27, 2005 - 7:09 AM PST Category: CE More Info: http://www.samsung.com Samsung is developing flash memory based MP3 players capable of receiving XM Satellite Radio content through a separate kit. Users will be able to connect the device to a docking station and record XM programs. In a statement, the company informed that the players will probably hit stores in the end of the year, available in two capacities. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Permalink | Comments (0) top

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