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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…
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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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This latest announcements from Seagate adds the word “Cinema” to its 3TB GoFlex product line, and is part hard drive, part digital media streamer. Designed to work with your home entertainment system, you’ll get HDMI output as well as S/PDIF digital hookups. More than just storage, this baby is designed to pump out full 1080p video in a bunch of different formats and includes a remote for browsing your on board media. The GoFlex cinema is now available in Europe starting at $136 for the 1TB and another hundred bucks for the 3TB model. No word on US availability yet.
As we’ve said in many of our reviews, so much of how we feel about a product comes down to managing our expectations; and when it comes to our portable devices (ie: iPhones, iPads and Android devices), let’s face it: We don’t expect much in the audio department. Well, the folks at Harman know a thing or two about audio–and they don’t think that being on-the-go means that you should sacrifice audio quality…so they’ve introduced the JBL On Tour iBT. This small, portable speaker not only offers Bluetooth connectivity, but a rechargeable battery as well–and also promises audio quality on par with much larger and more expensive speaker solutions. Whether it’s watching a movie on your iPad or even hosting a conference call in your office, the On Tour iBT will have you covered. The JBL On Tour retails for $199, and we’ll have our full review as soon as we get our hands on one; until then, check after the jump for more info and the full PR…
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Sceptre has introduced a brand new Ultra bright 40-inch LCD HDTV. This new Full 1080P television offers 1920×1080 resolution with a contrast ration of 90,000:1; and for those of you looking to be green with your television usage, this new Sceptre even offers an impressive Energy Star rating. With four HDMI ports, easy expandability and an eye-catching glossy finish, this could be the perfect centerpiece for your home theatre setup. Check the full release after the jump. +Continue Reading
The IFA announcements just keep pouring in…and this one comes from well-known accessory maker XtremeMac, in the form of 4 new audio solutions for your Apple products:
The Tango Bar is a 10 watt amplified speaker, with a single USB connection for both power and audio, that connects to any Mac computer or PC. Featuring a slim and clean design, the Tango Bar is built to fit beneath an iMac or Cinema Display. The six speaker configuration with dual dome tweeters, midrange/bass drivers and passive radiators provide for best in class audio. Additional connections include headphone output, line-in jack and optional sub-out port.The Luna Voyager II is a low profile, FM dual alarm clock and personal audio system for iPod, iPhone or iPad. The compact, case-friendly dock is enhanced by the free Luna Voyager app allowing users to set dual independent alarms and wake to iPod, iPhone, iPad, FM radio or buzzer. The app also offers FM radio tuner control and multiple channel preset.The Soma Stand is one of the most innovative docks on the market featuring a “fold n’ go” portable design. The dual ported speaker legs expand for stability and provide a stereo audio experience in 3 easy steps. Compatible with iPod, iPhone and iPad, the Soma Stand features room-filling stereo audio for up to six hours of playtime while on the go. Runs on AC adapter or batteries.The Soma Travel portable stereo speaker allows the user to “dock and play” an iPod, iPhone or iPad for music anytime/anywhere – no batteries or AC adapter required. The unit is powered by the docked Apple device. The small but mighty dock features big stereo sound, in a compact design with a push-in/push-out case-friendly dock and swing out legs for maximum stability.
All 4 products are set for an October release and will be available at XtremeMac.com, as well as other retailers.
Elgato is bringing live Tv to your iPad with their Elgato EyeTV. Their latest accessory is a TV tuner built into a dongle that simply snaps into your iPad’s dock connector; the tuner will then be able to pull in MPEG 2 streams over DVB-T broadcasts, but won’t work on Free to Air broadcasts just yet. Highlights include:
- An easy-to-use iPad 2 TV tuner for live, mobile television anywhere
- Provides a full range of TV viewing features including pause, rewind, and record
- Receives and even records DVB-T radio transmissions directly to your iPad 2
- Connects directly to the iPad 2 dock connector
- Receives a DTT (Freeview) television and radio signal from the miniature telescopic aerial
- No internet connection required, so it doesn’t touch your data plan
If you’re lucky enough to own Bowers & Wilkins’ brilliant Zeppelin Air Speaker Dock, your house parties just got a bit more collaborative–at least in terms of music. The Zeppelin Air App allows multiple iOS device owners in the same location to share and edit music lists, and then stream them to the Zeppelin Air–or any other AirPlay-enabled device. The only catch is that everyone that wants in on the action has to have the app; but considering it’s a free download, that’s really not much of a catch at all! Check out all of the details after the break, and let us know what you think after you try it.
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We’ve seen (and heard) many sound bars; but when companies like JBL and HARMAN step up to the plate, we don’t just shove them off–we pay attention. HARMAN has introduced the JBL
® SB 300, a soundbar and subwoofer combo that produces incredible sound with fewer components and no wiring setup.
The JBL SB 300 soundbar, an inventive and enclosed single unit, includes left and right speakers, amplifiers, and top-mounted controls; it also features the distinctive JBL Weave design to complement a flat-panel TV. The enclosed speakers use DTS Digital Surround®, Dolby Digital® decoding and Dolby Virtual Speaker technology to create a virtual 5.1-channel surround-sound environment. The 100-watt wireless subwoofer adds deep bass for an authentic theater experience.
Apple quietly pushed an Apple TV upgrade to the masses, granting some interesting new features–the most significant of which is access to previously purchased TV shows. Instead of the renting-only model, you can now access all of those shows you’ve purchased through iTunes in the past. So, my initial question was: “When will be see this on the iPhone?” Well, opening the new “Purchased” section of the iTunes app on your iDevice now displays previously purchased TV shows. As much as we love the next-gen Apple TV, the one thing we missed from the previous model was the ability to purchase content directly on the device; and even though you’re still not able to purchase on the new Apple TV, this is a giant step in the right direction.
Note: Apple does still point out that users are responsible for backing up their own content, noting that all previously-purchased content may not be available for re-download at all times.
Eagar to watch your computer content on a bigger screen, without all of the hassles of wires and accessories? Acer’s new Aspire 5755 model may be your fix. This new laptop packs a 15.6-inch display, 8GB of RAM, NVIDIA’s GeForce GT 540M graphics, up to 1TB of storage and…WiDi (wireless display technology), allowing you to wireless transmit your video to an accepting source. The new computer has yet to hit shelves or ordering queues in North America, but you can get them overseas in the UK for roughly $1,450 USD. We’ll keep you up to date on North American pricing and release dates as they are announced.
Netflix has officially announced changes to its pricing plans and structure, separating DVD rentals from online streaming services. Existing members can maintain their current plan arrangements through the beginning of September, at which time the new rates will automatically kick in. We suggest that existing members login to their Netflix accounts and choose the services they want based on the new pricing plan; if left unchecked, the services that currently cost you $10 will automatically jump to $16 come September. (New members will see new rates of $7.99 for each of the services) Check the official press release after the jump. +Continue Reading
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