Well, it looks like that rumored new Xbox 360 bundle we heard about way back in August was right on the mark, as Microsoft has now officially announced that the console will soon come bundled with both Forza 2 and Marvel Ultimate Alliance at no added cost. Those freebies will find their way into both [...]
In addition to their mean-looking 180Hz LCD, JVC has introduced another display technology in progress at this year’s CEATEC. Specifically, it’s a TV that responds to claps and gestures, or “handclap & gesture recognition TV” as it’s officially labeled. Here’s a little channel surfing scenario to demonstrate:
You clap your hands 3 times to bring up [...]
JVC has used its time spent at Japan’s CEATEC technology show to demonstrate what it says is the first LCD panel with a 180Hz refresh rate. The 32-inch sample display uses a custom algorithm that can successfully interpolate a typical HDTV feed, which runs at 60Hz, and insert two frames of its own. This improvement [...]
As much as audiophiles may hate all-in-one “sound projection” boxes that simulate multiple speakers, as long as consumers have limited space in their apartments — or remain unwilling to chuck cables all over the place — there will be a market for such devices. The Yamaha YSP-500 has dimensions of 610 x 120 x 220mm, [...]
Pinnacle is bringing out yet another ATSC/NTSC USB TV dongle to its long-running PCTV line. From what I can see here, there are several differences with the previously reviewed PCTV HD Pro Stick. The new PCTV HD Ultimate has opted for a self-contained program that runs straight from the dongle, which also doubles as a [...]
As reported earlier Hitachi showcased its super slim 32 inch HDTV which is a mere 1.9 cms (0.74 inches) thick. Manufacturers are done with the size and resolution wars as now they are preparing for the slim wars. Sony will be first entrant in the market with its XEL-1 OLED displays which are only 3mm [...]
Mitsubishi unveiled its 140-inch indoor full color LED display ‘Resolia’ with 15cm thickness during CEATEC 2007.
Mitsubishi affirmed its willingness to hold the large display market, while introducing an installation procedure.
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Toshiba rolled out the TLP-X3000AU, a new projector designed for presenters and home theaters with less than ideal viewing environments. Though relatively affordable at $1,199, the DLP system achieves 3,000 lumens of brightness; this makes it 50 percent brighter than the average projector, helping its image quality in daylight and similarly bright conditions. In [...]
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Panasonic this morning launched the CEATEC expo in Japan with some of its first TV recorders with built-in Blu-Ray burners. The DIGA BW700, BW800, and BW900 all have 4X BD-R drives that can record programming from either their single analog or dual digital TV tuners to the recent disc format. By using AVC (H.264) rather [...]
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The most immersive way to experience Wii Boxing in the fullest sense - with actual Air Inflated Wii Boxing Gloves. Beat the virtual crap out of the air itself with these huge, gaudy vinyl gloves that are specially weighted for the Wii! Comes with a small hand-powered air pump so you can keep them in [...]
