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In addition, Harman Kardon is introducing its HK 3490 and HK 3390 stereo receivers, which combine superlative sound quality with flexible operation, including video switching for use in home entertainment systems, and iPod and portable music player connectivity.
Adding to their appeal, all five receivers have a distinctively elegant, refined appearance, featuring a gloss-black top panel and a dark graphite lower panel, all accented by soft white illumination.
Following is an overview of key features and technologies of the new Harman Kardon® audio/video receivers.
Verizon Wireless, builder and operator of the nation’s most reliable wireless network, announced the MOTO Q™ 9c will be available in the company’s online store and in Verizon Wireless business sales channels on May 9. Customers will be able to purchase the newest member of Verizon Wireless’ MOTO Q family at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores, including those in Circuit City, in the coming weeks.
The MOTO Q 9c is the perfect smartphone for business professionals and offers powerful capabilities, including access to more than 14 million points of interest with Verizon Wireless’ popular VZ NavigatorSM service. The phone will also offer the following features and capabilities:
- Windows Mobile® 6 Standard – access to POP3 or IMAP4 e-mail accounts
Documents To Go® – read, edit and create Microsoft® Word®, Excel® and PowerPoint® documents - Full QWERTY keyboard with dedicated “hot keys” for shortcuts to popular applications
- 2.4” color screen with innovative adaptive technology to adjust for optimized brightness for indoor and outdoor lighting to maximize battery power
- 1.3 megapixel camera with flash and fixed focus, plus video capture and playback
- 128 MB of on-board memory and optional removable memory future-proofed up to 32 GB (sold separately)
- Voice-activated dialing
- Smart contacts dialing
- Speakerphone
- Stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology supporting both Bluetooth A2DP and AVRCP profiles*
Pricing
MOTO Q 9c will be available for $249.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a new two-year customer agreement. An additional $100 credit toward the purchase of the handset is available for customers who sign up for qualifying voice and data plans at the time of purchase. Verizon Wireless Nationwide E-mail plans for MOTO Q 9c begin at $79.99 for 450 anytime voice minutes and unlimited e-mail. VZ Navigator is also available for $9.99 for monthly access.
For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com. Business customers should contact their Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representative directly at 1-800-VZW-4BIZ.
* To determine the Bluetooth profiles supported by other Motorola devices, visit www.hellomoto.com/bluetooth. Certain Bluetooth features, including those listed, may not be supported by all compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices.
Sender and receiver units connect the A/V source to the remote display using category-5 cables that transmit 1080p full HD resolutions as well as RS-232, IR back channel and HDCP-compliance. Up to 100 meters (330-feet) can support hi-def resolutions to 1080i.
“Entertainment venues, retail spaces and presentation rooms using HDMI sources and displays can use this product to deliver a hi-def source or computer to any location with real-time RS-232 control,” said Hagai Gefen, president and CEO, Gefen Inc.
The Gefen HDMI RS-232 CAT-5 Extender (MSRP $599) is engineered to deliver flawless HDTV signals over CAT-5 cables by compensating for possible cable skews, ensuring hi-def video is delivered with zero signal loss.
Installation of the system is simple, requiring a local connection of the A/V and RS-232 equipment to the sender, and the display to the receiver. Source connection cables are included in the package.
DXG USA, one of the fastest growing digital camera manufacturers, announced today the new low priced DXG-569V HD High-Definition camcorder with a sexy vertical design for an ultra-slim form factor that consumers prefer. Available immediately at Radio Shack and other stores for $169 in glossy black and silver, the DXG-569V HD camcorder records real HD video up to 1280 x 720 at 30 fps for videos that are crystal-clear, crisp and colorful.
The DXG-569V HD is a high-definition video camcorder that is well within your reach, letting you capture and record it all — in high-definition video. Sporting a 5 Megapixel CMOS sensor for still image resolution up to 8 Megapixels; a light-weight slim design; large rotational 3” TFT screen; and other advanced camera features, the DXG-569V is the perfect size to bring everywhere to capture real life — from birthdays to baseball games, school performances, vacations and picnics.
In addition, the DXG-569V HD also features a digital voice recorder, so you can record and make notes anywhere you go. And the camcorder also can be used as a mass storage device by connecting it to a PC to easily copy and back-up documents, music files, pictures, and videos from a computer to the camcorder’s SD Card.
View High-Quality Videos on Your HDTV
Home videos can be shared with friends and family by connecting the DXG-569V HD to a TV. Since the camcorder lets you view videos in 4:3 or 16:9 (panoramic) aspect ratios, it’s perfect for your plasma or HDTV. You can also connect the DXG-569V HD to your PC and upload videos online to video sites, like YouTube and others, to share your videos with friends, family — and the world.
The DXG-569V HD comes complete with the ArcSoft Total Media Extreme software that lets you create, edit and watch videos. The software (normally a $99 retail value) features two unique applications:
· TotalMedia Theatre: a high-quality video playback application that enhances your movie-watching experience with cool features and options right from your PC.
· TotalMedia Studio: a fun and easy-to-use program that lets you make amazing and customized movies. You just need to follow a few simple steps, and in no time, you’ll be able to burn and share your homemade videos.
DXG-569V HD Features:
Digital Camcorder
Records full-motion video in High-Definition
HD Resolution: 1280 x 720 at 30fps
Records video in H.264, MOV file format
2X Digital Zoom
3-inch TFT Screen
Displays video on TV with A/V Out port
Digital Still Camera
5 Megapixel CMOS sensor
Captures still images in JPEG format up to 8MP image resolution
Built-in LED Flash
Self-timer
White-Balance Adjustment
Digital Voice Recorder
Records voice notations and reminders
Mass Storage Device
Comes with 32MB onboard memory
SD Card slot, supports High-Capacity SD Cards
Connects to your PC to store and transfer data files
USB2.0 interface for fast transfer of files
The DXG-569V HD is available immediately in two colors: silver and black, with a retail price of $169.99 from RadioShack and other leading retailers. For more information, see www.dxgusa.com.
From CTIA WIRELESS 2008, Verizon Wireless, the nation’s leading wireless service provider, and “TMZ,”, the number one new first-run syndicated television program of the 2007–2008 season, are teaming up to bring “TMZ” TV to mobile phones for the first time via a new “TMZ” branded channel on Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Video service. The “TMZ” television program is based upon the entertainment news Web site TMZ.com, a joint venture of Warner Bros. Television Group’s Telepictures Productions and AOL.
Beginning today, commercial-free video segments from the “TMZ” television program will be available to mobile users for the first time as Verizon Wireless debuts a “TMZ” channel on V CAST Video. The channel features clips from the hottest segments on “TMZ,” 24 hours after their daily broadcast in the television program. “TMZ” TV will be available on Verizon Wireless V CAST Video-enabled handsets in the Entertainment section under the Flix & Gossip category. Verizon Wireless is the inaugural on-deck distribution partner for the launch of “TMZ” TV.
“TMZ” TV will be presented in a series of video clips so that customers can catch up with their favorite show – even if they are on-the-go, with just a few minutes to spare.
Brett Bouttier, Senior Vice President, Digital, Warner Bros. Television Group, said, “The TMZ brand is now fully accessible on three screens to its loyal audience and exposed to everyone, everywhere. Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Video service is a top notch video platform and a perfect fit for a TMZ branded channel that keeps clips from the daily TMZ television series always at the fingertips of our ever-expanding audience.”
Jennifer Byrne, director of V CAST Video and social media for Verizon, said, “Our goal with V CAST Video is to bring leading entertainment to our customers. The debut of ‘TMZ’ TV on V CAST Video fits perfectly with that vision, offering our customers the latest in entertaining and compelling content.”
“TMZ” debuted in Sept. 2007 with the Fox Owned Television Stations – including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago – serving as the show’s primary launch group. “TMZ” immediately became the number one new first-run syndicated series of the season, and in its most recent week of national ratings (March 17–23, 2008), it delivered a 2.3 Household rating and topped all syndicated magazine programs in ratings among Adults 18-34 (1.2), Women 18-34 (1.4, tied) and Men 18-34 (1.0).
Customers with select V CAST-enabled phones can check out V CAST whenever they want for just $3.00 for 24-hour use or by signing up for the $15.00 V CAST VPak monthly subscription, which also includes access to Verizon Wireless’ ESPN MVP, Get It Now® and Mobile Web 2.0SM services. Customers get unlimited basic video, including “TMZ” TV, but application download fees apply for 3D games and premium video. There are no airtime or megabyte charges to download, stream or watch V CAST content with any V CAST subscription.
For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.
PumpOne, the developers of the first visual portable personal training programs for the iPod, nano, iPhone and other handheld devices, announces the launch of PumpedForSummer 2008. This new trainer provides both video and audio coaching to quickly get a person into beach body shape so they can look their best when showing the most.
“The countdown to summer has begun. It’s the season we all want to look our best,” says Craig Schlossberg, President of PumpOne. “PumpedForSummer 2008 will really jumpstart the user’s summer program and get them well on their way to fitting into that bathing suit.”
Designed by PumpOne’s exercise physiologist, the PumpedForSummer 2008 Video Trainer is specifically designed for the mobile fitness user. Whether on an iPod, iPhone, Blackberry or Treo, this portable personal trainer provides the clearest, most concise visuals possible. Fitness consumers of all levels will greatly benefit from the multimedia experience of this product’s ingenious ability to seamlessly combine video and still images. Users simply watch the video clip and then perform the exercise at their own pace.
Each PumpOne Video Trainer consists of a series of video clips, still images and audio tips demonstrating proper exercise form. PumpOne Video Trainers are compatible with the iPod, iPhone, nano (3G), Zune and all devices that support MPEG-4 video.
PumpedForSummer 2008 is now available at http://www.PumpOne.com for $19.
equinux has released The Tube 2.5 with the new TubeToGo webservice. The Tube-users can now make their TV recordings available in an online Webgallery. With the TubeToGo web interface, users have complete access to recordings, can publish them and have the ability to schedule recordings on the go.
Television is mobile
With TubeToGo, The Tube-users can use the internet to have constant access to the TV recordings on their Macs at home. Using the TubeToGo interface, TV recordings can be published so they can be later accessed by a web-connected iPhone, iPod touch or Safari web browser. TubeToGo also includes an EPG which can be used to schedule TV recordings while you’re on-the-go.
After a recording has been completed, The Tube automatically syncs with TubeToGo. Over the web interface users can playback, delete and remove recordings from the Web Gallery. TubeToGo can either store your videos with .Mac or on your own FTP server. To play this video-data on the iPhone, iPod touch or Safari web-browser, a high speed Internet-connection will be needed.
Additional new features and improvements
The Tube 2.5 displays the current viewer levels of other The Tube users as a percentage and also highlights the station with the most viewers. Users that wish to follow their favorite programs alongside their other tasks will surely notice Smart Zoom 2. Just move the mouse over the television picture and the The Tube will automatically zoom the image to a larger size. As soon as the mouse exits the active TV-Image area, the window will automatically shrink to the same size it was previously. The Tube also sports a new TV engine that improves image quality, even when reception is poor, and also optimizes power consumption.
Oregan Networks, an embedded Internet technology company, has announced the imminent availability and key innovation concepts of its Oregan Media Browser 4.0. The release addresses the main challenges of TV-centric Internet on mainstream non-PC consumer electronics: namely the speed of applications and ease of media access, with primary focus on audiovisual content consumption use cases.
With the new version of its software, Oregan introduces the concept of integrated media search via its ‘intelligent’ cross-platform TV browser, which extends the notion of browsing beyond the traditional information-centric and Internet-based search. Integrated search enables TV viewers to have immediate access to desired content via a single TV screen application that reaches multimedia and associated metadata from multiple sources, including broadcast Electronic Program Guide data, content stored on home PCs and NAS devices, recorded broadcast libraries, personal mobile devices and on-demand Internet video. Behind the scenes, Oregan’s media player framework gathers information about media files, such as content description and media type, then subsequently controls playback of the selected audiovisual content. The feature can be applied by service operators and CE vendors in a controlled walled-garden environment, with predefined content sources, filters and recommendations in line with user profiles and parental guidance restrictions.
Private demonstrations of Oregan’s vision at the Consumer Electronics Show 2008 featured a television program guide as the ultimate content aggregation, search and browsing application, which made multi-source entertainment available to the user via a single TV user interface powered by HTML and AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) standards.
Oregan Media Browser 4.0 is designed as an open client-side platform for delivery of premium and user-generated content on resource-constrained CE devices, which aims to consolidate Internet content brands and CE manufacturers behind a cross-platform, standards-based approach to implementation of any-time content services. In an effort to simplify product design and collaboration of brands, Oregan continues its initiative in building partnerships with leading Internet content aggregation and services companies in US, Europe and APAC.
Mark G Perry, Oregan’s CEO said, ‘Browsing on TV evokes a healthy degree of scepticism, raising the question of desirability of browsing from the sofa, in the so-called 10-foot User Interface environment. Oregan Media Browser 4.0 is the Internet access technology that aims to eliminate usability and speed snags of Internet on TV and give a powerful reason to cable, satellite, mobile network operators and CE brands alike to weave Internet services into their future service offerings. This product is significant in the history of Internet on TV as it changes the dynamics of Internet browsing by zooming into programming delivery and media search capabilities. Instead of being confined to the information medium – it becomes the domain of entertainment, finding its way into living rooms and delivering instant user gratification.’
Oregan Media Browser is based on leading industry standards, including W3C and CEA -2014 guidelines, for browsing and streaming of digital media, making it the network entertainment access application that meets the needs of all stakeholders within the content delivery value chain, including web interface developers, content aggregation services and device manufacturers.
The living room devices demonstrated by Oregan at CES 2008, included connected TVs, Broadcast and IP Set Top Boxes, Digital Media Adapters and Hybrid Media Gateways. The company plans to announce a complete list of features and offer evaluation versions of Oregan Media Browser 4.0 in Q2-2008.
Netflix has wisely been adapting to the future fairly well with adding Blu-ray and HD-DVD (yanking the last from the queue just recently, however) to the mix. Netflix has also playing around with movie downloads. Many have been excited by the latter and with only a Windows version currently available, Macintosh fans are sitting at the table with fork and knife, ready to dive in. But you may want to put down the silverware as it’s most likely you’ll never see Netflix downloads on your Mac.
According to a source at Netflix, Apple is making things very difficult for it, and every other company with digital content, to bring this new exciting technology to OS X machines. The difficulty? FairPlay. Apple has a long history of not playing fair with it’s DRM (digital Rights Management) from shunning RealNetworks’ Rhapsody to work with the iPod to ignoring Sonos‘ constant requests for access to FairPlay to allow the music player to play content from the iTunes Store. Apple simply does not want to license out its DRM scheme as Microsoft has freely done with its Windows Media format.
Hollywood is very stringent with its content and has signed onto Window Media and FairPlay after much work by Microsoft and Apple. To add another DRM to the fold may not go down very well with Tinsel Town. Further, the cost of coming up with a new protection scheme may be too extreme for many companies. Lastly, the “bullet proof” aspect of the DRM would be questioned by all the studios and that would become the deal breaker. In the end, it has to be FairPlay on the Mac.
As long as Apple plays deaf to all the outside requests for licensing of FairPlay, one will never see Netflix movie downloads on their Mac. With Apple having its own movie rental scheme now, it’s highly unlikely Netflix movie downloads will come to the Mac. Like RealNetworks, Apple doesn’t want competition on its platform. In the end, if you really have to have those movies from Netflix on your Mac, get Parallel’s Desktop.