Samsung does Blu-Ray right with their introduction of the slim BD-ES6000 Blu-ray player. This petite HD player features a slot-loading mechanism and turns on in just over one second. The BD-E6500 is a slightly larger model and features dual HDMI inputs and added support for UltraVilot Disc-to-Digital support on the company’s entire 2012 lineup. Check the full release after the jump. +Continue Reading
If you thought that Amazon’s Trade-In Store no longer offered good value for your used gear, think again; 2012 will continue to see the online giant helping their customers convert their old electronics into new products–and here are just a few of their current deals:
Let’s face it: The traditional clock-radio is so last millennium…and pretty limited when you think about all of the connected devices we’ve become accustomed to. The folks at Archos know this, and have just introduced the Archos 35 Home Connect – a portable device that puts the power of internet radio, streaming media and music in the bedroom, kitchen, bathroom or any other room in the home. The compact design is easy to carry and features WiFi as well as excellent sound quality. Use it as an alarm clock, to run Android apps, or simply as a great way to stream your music collection. Check the full release after the jump. +Continue Reading
While everyone has been talking about how much the internet has grown and what effect it’s had on our daily lives, the expanded bandwidth has affected much more than simply our computing; it has enhanced every “connected” product on the market–and perhaps no sector more profoundly than digital media streaming. While the transition from traditional broadcasting (OTA antennas and underground cable) to more modern methods (satellite and fiber optics ) was a long time in the making, the more recent transition to internet-based media delivery has accelerated at a far more rapid pace–and is also far more confusing to consumers. So what’s the best solution for mainstreaming digital content into your living room or family room? If you listen to the folks at Google, it would be through one of their connected televisions or set-top boxes, while the folks over at Apple have their own solution in the elegant and intuitive Apple TV; yet neither of these solutions come close to what Microsoft now offers–and it’s been staring you right in the face for years…
Looking to enhance your audio experience? Whether you want to push your home theatre to its limits or just get the best quality sound from your home theater system, NuForce’s All-in-One Digital Amplifier is designed for your home audio and streaming devices. The compact design lets you hide it anywhere, and the remote gives you freedom to roam. Check the full release after the jump. +Continue Reading
Griffin’s Beacon Universal Remote Control System is now Android-Compatible. Now your Android phone or tablet can be converted into the only remote you’ll need in your media room. Combining Dijit Media’s Universal Remote and the TV Show Guide app, you’ll be controlling your home theatre without fussing for all of those pesky remotes. The Beacon actually converts Bluetooth signals from your phone or tablet into infrared signals to control your TV, DVR, Stereo and other home theater gear; no on-device accessories or docks needed. Check out the full release after the jump. +Continue Reading
Panasonic thinks they know how our minds work–and this screen grab from their latest connected TV interface proves that they may be on to something. This new UI keeps your television image front and center, but adds a little Twitter (and other information) around it, knowing that your brain is capable of absorbing more than just one piece of information at a time. This new app upgrade is called Social TV, and it’s designed to let viewers access Twitter and Facebook streams without taking their entire attention away from the program at hand. Check the full release after the jump. +Continue Reading
Boston Acoustics is trying to deliver what others have failed to in satellite speakers. Their new $800 system features five two-way satellite speakers that have 3 1/2″ woofers and 3/4″ tweeters meshed into a tiny package that is actually a bit larger than your standard satellite systems. The included 10-inch sub compensates for any lack of bass–so their attempt to fill a room with sound could prove quite positive. Look out for this SoundWare S package in the coming months.
Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays; and is there any greater joy than waking up early Friday morning, fresh off your turkey buzz, to catch some fantastic shopping deals? Well, the folks at Amazon.com know how much we love a bargain (especially when we don’t have to leave our homes to find one), and are once again kicking the shopping season off several weeks early with their Black Friday Deals Store. You’ll find hundreds of different products discounted in all categories, and it all leads up to the big day on Friday, November 25th. Different deals will be available on different days, so make sure you head to Amazon.com/BlackFriday over the next few weeks to see if your favorite gadget is available at a ridiculous price. Click after the break for more info and to preview some of the sale items.
A 55″ LED television is great; but imagine watching your favorite films and television shows in full 3D and HD on a movie screen–and that’s exactly what home theater enthusiasts can enjoy with SIM2′s Nero 3D-2 DLP projector. Featuring SIM2′s proprietary optical light engine and processing, the 3D-2 promises to make anything you watch on it a theater-quality experience–and they’re now shipping to dealers. You’ll have 3 lens ratios to choose from, with prices starting at $24,00 (hey, no one said movie theater quality came cheap!). Check after the jump for more info and the full PR…
Building on the success of their Galaxy Tab 10.1, Samsung will release their new Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus on November 13th to retailers nationwide. The Plus brings many enhancements to its new 7″ model including integrated Peel technology and built-in infrared capabilities that allow you to use your new Tab as a remote for your home theater system–without the need for any additional hardware. The 7.0 Plus also features a 1.2GHz dual core processor, 16GB of storage, and runs the latest Android Honeycomb OS. The Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus will retail for $399.99 and be available for pre-order starting October 23rd. For the official PR and more specs, click after the break…
NVIDIA has unveiled the latest evolition of their 3D Vision line with 3D Vision 2. The new 3D Vision 2 Wireless Glasses Kit features a redesign for the 3D glasses, boasting 20% larger lenses which allows for a wider viewing area and increased external light block. The actual frames have also been redesigned to be far more comfortable than the current iteration and fit better with gaming headphones on.
3D Vision 2 is also accompanied by the new NVIDIA 3D LightBoost technology that delivers up to 2x brighter 3D images than current solutions; it also decreases 3D ghosting and increases environmental lighting, making gaming keyboards and mice more visible. 3D LightBoost requires a compatible display in order to function.
For more information on the new 3D Vision 2 Wireless Glasses Kit and 3D LightBoost (along with compatible displays and pictures of the new glasses), check out the release after the jump.
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