EDGE’s new line of Digital Picture Frames offers seven-inch, eight-inch, and 10-inch screen size options, all with MP3 players. All frames display photo slideshows with multiple transition effects and timing. Every model features Auto Power, which enables users to program the frame to power on and off at designated times. Other features include:
* Auto-rotate view, which allows photo viewing in portrait or landscape mode depending on frame stance
* On-screen calendar that supports clock and alarm functions
* Displays photos, and plays music and video files in spectacular quality and sound
* Supports a wide variety of media formats, including CF, MS, MS Pro, MS Pro Duo, MMC, SD, SDHC (except 7″) USB devices, and xD
* 8″ Active Matrix Digital LCD Screen
* 800 x 600 resolution (4:3 standard)
* On-board, high-sensitivity touch controls
* 256MB internal memory
* Built-in battery—up to 80 minutes of viewing time when not plugged into a power source
* Supported Media Formats: AVI, BMP, JPEG, MP3, MPEG 1/4, WMA
The High-Resolution Digital Picture Frame line pricing starts at $59.95 (after rebate) for the 7-inch. The 8- and 10-inch Digital Picture Frames are $149.95 (after rebate).
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D700 digital SLR camera was launched this year by Nikon on July first. It featuring a 12.1-effective megapixel Nikon FX-format sensor that measures 23.9 x 36mm, which is nearly identical to the size of 35mm film.
On the Testfreaks this DSLR,Nikon D700, get 9.9 out of 10, so it is a true high quality DSLR.
In addition to the Nikon-original FX-format CMOS sensor, the D700 incorporates Nikon’s EXPEED Image Processing System, Nikon’s renowned 51-point auto focus system with 3D Focus Tracking and two Live View shooting modes that allow photographers to frame a shot using the camera’s three-inch high-resolution LCD monitor. The D700 also features Nikon’s sophisticated Scene Recognition System and a new active dust reduction system.
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iHome, a leading provider of innovative speaker solutions today announced the release of the first offering in a new line of speaker systems developed exclusively for the Zune™ digital media player. The new ZN9 Dual-Alarm Stereo Clock Radio features the great sound, high quality and array of features that define the company’s extensive product catalogue.
The first-ever clock radio for the Zune, the ZN9 Dual Alarm, Stereo Clock Radio lets owners gradually wake or sleep to the music they have stored on their Zune, or via the radio or buzzer. A 7-5-2 feature allows for separate weekday and weekend alarm times, and an extra large, backlit LCD display with dimmer is easy on tired eyes. Uncompromising stereo drivers in specially designed Reson8 speaker chambers deliver unparalleled depth and clarity.
The ZN9 Dual Alarm, Stereo Clock Radio is currently available for purchase on iHomeaudio.com and at major retail outlets nationwide for the suggested retail price of $99.99.
JBL Spyro is a compact 2.1-channel system with a pair of delicately beautiful satellites and an innocent-looking subwoofer.
JBL Spyro components may bring shrinking violets to mind.
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Spacesaver Alarm Clock for iPod Wake to your iPod or buzzer alarm. EXB Expanded Bass and Reson8 technology to improve the sound.
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It forms a wireless bridge between an audio source like an Mp3 player and an audio sound system .
It’s the solution to that installation issue that has you stumped.
Soundcast system has developped a line of products incorporating a 2.4 GHz wireless technology with no buzzes, no dropouts, no distortion just pure clean sound.
The OutCast is made of water resistant plastic and is designed to operate for up to 10 hours on the built-in, rechargeable battery pack.
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NEC expects to release its 5.2M camera phone ‘N906i’ in Japan market through NTT DoCoMo.
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Samsung Electronics released “Touch of Color” (crystal design) monitors - the SyncMaster T190/T200/T220/T240/T260.
Samsung’s newly-released crystal design maximizes the natural color effects of materials through product design instead of using artificial colors. This allows for the generation of different colors and appearance depending on viewing angles and times.
JBL announced a new line of value-priced high-performance subwoofers designed for car audio enthusiasts. The new GTO subwoofers provide superior JBL performance that’s been time-tested in the most demanding applications, and reliability that’s second to none.
JBL GTO subwoofers include die-cast aluminum baskets, polypropylene cones, rubber surrounds, and a unique tinsel-wire protector that also strengthens the joint between the cone, the voice coil and the spider. That joint is the most critical of all, and must withstand more stress than any other point in the moving assembly.
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SANYO expands “T” Series with the super-bright PLC-ET30L, offering SXGA+ resolution (1400 X 1050), 4200 ANSI Lumens and a 1300:1 contrast ratio
The PLC-XT21/L provides increased luminance compared to its predecessor, the PLC-XT20/L
Both projectors provide quick and easy high definition screenings in the boardroom or the classroom
Projectors offer unique wired networking capabilities for controlling and monitoring functions remotely via a web browser
DisplayPort cables start to pop up. Accell has announced they are preparing the release of a complete line of DisplayPort cables with availability starting at the end of April 2008.
UltraAV DisplayPort cables deliver both digital video and digital audio in one compact cable, and are HDCP and DPCP compatible. They will be available in 3, 6, 10 and 16-foot lengths and support up to 1080p HD resolution and 2560×1600 computer resolution. Prices start at $39.99 MSRP.
Accell’s UltraAV DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter cable adapts a DisplayPort interface to an HDMI interface, requires no external power, and supports color depths of up to 36-bits for billions of colors. It is also HDCP and DPCP compatible, and supports up to 1080p HD resolution and 2560×1600 computer resolution.
Lastly, the UltraAV DisplayPort to DVI Adapter cable adapts a DisplayPort interface to a Digital Visual Interface. Requiring no external power, this adapter cable supports up to 1080p TV resolution and 1900×1200 computer resolution, as well as supports color depths of up to 24-bits.
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Dolby Laboratories and SIM2 Multimedia showcasing a new prototype high-dynamic-range (HDR)–enabled LCD flat-screen display using Dolby’s new light emitting diodes (LED) local dimming technology.
Dolby’s HDR technologies utilize the capabilities of LED-based backlight units (BLUs) to provide outstanding contrast combined with crisp brightness to deliver picture quality that matches real-world visual perception of depth, detail, and color.
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The SANYO PLC-XW60 introduces the industry’s smallest compact body at only 10.4 (W) x 2.17 (H) X 7.40 (D) inches (not including protrusion parts).
Contributing to the ultra-small dimensions, SANYO developed new, lighter, miniaturized optical components, reduced the lamp size by 39% by using an optimized reflector and reduced the lens weight by 44% by adopting a new aspherical plastic lens. The reduced size and weight opens up new opportunities for on-the-go projector use in business, entertainment and education markets.
The projector is capable of projecting an extremely large image from short distances. For instance, a 100-inch image is possible from only 9 to 11 feet away, enabling the PLC-XW60 to be used in very limited spaces. Additionally, the PLC-XW60 offers simple setup functions such as a built-in sensor that automatically searches for an available input signal and automatic keystone correction for use in a wide variety of locations and situations. The projector’s guidance display allows users, either novice or experts, to quickly setup and operate the PLC-XW60.
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SANYO debuts the Xacti CG9 MPEG-4 digital camcorder with 9.1 megapixel still image capability.
Video is recorded in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format encoding technology. Users can record up to one hour of video per gigabyte of available memory (TV-HQ mode) on a standard SD or SDHC memory card. SDHC cards up to a capacity of 32 gigabytes are supported. 9.1-megapixel CMOS sensor allows movies to be recorded and played back at a smooth rate of 60 fps (TV-HR mode). The CG9 captures 9.1-megapixel still photos and sequential photo setting lets you take up to 10 photos in rapid succession with a shutter speed of 5 frames per second (fps).
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PENTAX Optio V20 is a compact digital camera with a 5X zoom lens, 8.0 megapixels, and 3.0 inch LCD monitor.
Three innovative features on the Optio V20 help users optimize portrait photographs.
A Face Recognition function automatically detects and focuses on faces, then sets the optimum exposure.
Smile Capture detects the key facial expression of happy people and releases the shutter automatically.
Blink Detection reports to the user whether any subjects closed their eyes in an image, so that the shot may be recaptured if necessary.
Additional features include Auto-tracking AF for continuously focusing on a moving subject, 52MB of built-in memory, and an Auto-Macro mode that allows close-up photography as near as 4 inches (10 cm) without changing the normal focusing mode.
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