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Sarotech's Abigs DVP-260X Media Player Holds 320GB, Does 5.1 Audio and HDMI, Plus FM Transmitter

Sarotech's' 2.5-inch ABigs player seems to be designed by an engineer with a gigantic budget. Why? Because it's got a 2.5-inch display, H.264 and MKV support, 1080p over HDMI and 5.1-channel out, a built-in FM transmitter, a photo viewer, an e-book and both PAL and NTSC compatibility. The 160GB version is available for $278 and the 320GB version is available for $328 from Korea, which isn't all that bad considering everything you get from it. If you still want the Korean flavor of this Sarotech but a bit more US availability, there's always Cowon's PMPs. They've got not quite as massive storage, but their format support is phenomenal. [AVING]

2:20 PM on Thu Jul 24 2008
By Jason Chen
2,004 views, 19 comments

Latest by n/a: Yup, don't think this has a screen at all. It only has leds to show what it's doing. It's just an external hard drive case really. more »

wireless hdmi

Sony, Sharp, Hitachi, Samsung and Motorola Agree on Amimon Whole-House Wireless HD Standard

Be happy: A new wireless HD video standard guarantees that major brands including Sony, Sharp, Hitachi, Samsung and Motorola will have interoperable wireless video streaming. Amimon—the chip makers behind the "video modem" wireless HD tech we've been seeing on and off for the last few years, and most recently in Belkin's Flywire—is announcing the WHDI consortium with the above members, formed to standardize their wireless HD spec and embed it in member companies' TVs, projectors and HD video sources. The result is a network of HD components, streaming uncompressed 1080p video not just through one room like competing UWB standards, but to and from any source to any TV in your entire home, with a range comparable to Wi-Fi. Pretty impressive stuff. More »

5:00 AM on Wed Jul 23 2008
By John Mahoney
5,233 views, 20 comments

Latest by DaSmith: Oh man... do they really have to begin another f-ing format war?! Stupid companies. more »

cables

Panasonic's Pivoting HDMI Cables Flex 180 Degrees For Tricky HDTV Wall Mounts

If you're wall-mounting your TV in tight quarters and don't have a free side or downward-facing HDMI input on your set, these Panasonic HDMI cables will probably come in handy, once they're released this August. No word yet on price; Panasonic's standard 5ft cables go for around $30 on Amazon (and we all know you can do a lot better than that). You can bet these will be even more expensive. [Pocket Lint]

11:45 AM on Wed Jul 16 2008
By John Mahoney
2,010 views, 22 comments

belkin flywire

Belkin FlyWire Wireless HDMI Box Beams 1080p Anywhere in Your House, Looks Fantastic

We first saw Belkin's slick-looking wireless HDMI kit at CES, when it was due in September for about $600. Now dubbed FlyWire (nice and catchy!), they've got two initial entries: FlyWire will shoot full 1080p goodness using the 5GHz band to anywhere in your house, walls be damned, for $999. Plus, it has an IR backchannel for controlling hidden AV devices. Or FlyWire R1 gets you in-room wireless for $699.99. More »

3:00 AM on Thu Jul 10 2008
By matt buchanan
7,270 views, 32 comments

Latest by sdsdv10: This isn't a traditional video streaming device. It is more like a "Sonos" for HD video (not exactly the same but similar). Put you BluRay disk player, HTPC, HD Sat. box, etc anywhere in your house connected to the transmiter, more »

desktops

Acer Aspire X1200 Series Mini-PCs Stuff HDMI Jack, 9 USB Ports and More in a Tiny Space

If you gotta go the desktop route, Acer's got three mini-PCs packed heavy with ports that don't take up a ton of space. Measuring 10.6" x 4" x 14.4", about the same as a hardcover book, the X1200s have an HDMI port—like Dell's leaked mini, aka the green PC, but unlike the smaller Asus Eee Box, which only has DVI—plus two PCIes, nine(!!) USBs, FireWire, front and back audio jacks, a DVD SuperMulti drive and a 14-in-1 card reader. Under the hood, it comes standard with 4GB RAM, the better to power the AMD dual-core processor with Nvidia GeForce 8200 integrated graphics to run Vista (now with SP1!). The PCs are out now for $450 to $700, a config which includes a 500GB drive and 22" LCD monitor. Check out the press release after the jump. [Acer] More »

12:01 AM on Tue Jul 8 2008
By Benny Goldman
15,955 views, 50 comments

Latest by n/a: @MrBlahBlah: shut up more »

waterproof tvs

MarineAV's 70-Inch, Waterproof LCD TV

The 57-inch Aquavision is a definitely a big waterproof television, but it falls well short of the 70-inch beast that MarineAV is packin'. Outside of its size and rugged exterior, the LCD70 also features full 1080p resolution, a 1,500:1 contrast ratio, 600cd/m2 brightness, 8ms response time, 178 degree viewing angle, and AV, S-Video, Component, HDMI, PC (VGA) inputs. Not bad...until you see the £27,995.95 ($55,500) price tag that is. [MarineAV via HDTV UK via Born Rich]

7:00 PM on Thu Jun 26 2008
By Sean Fallon
1,211 views, 14 comments

home entertainment

Monster Digital Express HD System: Their First Wireless HDMI Kit

We just got a briefing on Monster's Wireless Digital Express HD System, a UWB system that transmits video wirelessly in the same room, If you want to send it to another room, it'll use already-in-wall coax to transmit high-def signal. Sigma Designs, known for its Blu-ray player chips, is on board, using its Wireless HDAV cable replacement to upconvert, encode and then decode the 1080p video signal on the fly. It's going to cost $600 for a transmitter and receiver pair, which may sound like a lot for you to connect your Wii to your 32" LCD in place of a 30-cent AV cable, but considering what it's capable of doing—and the technology it's using—it's not awful. More »

3:18 PM on Thu Jun 12 2008
By Sean Fallon
6,854 views, 38 comments

Latest by Enochrewt: Ridiculous, stupid companies aside, how does this thing work with the example Wii? If if delays audio to keep it synced with the video, does the button presses and movents lag from the conversion and transmitting? I bet it does, more »

sony

Two Bravia TV Modules That Make Sense: Wireless HDMI and Slot-Loading DVD Player

Sure the Bravia Internet Video Link is a dubious use of $300 (even with YouTube), but there are at least two Bravia add-on modules in Sony's oven that are tasty and smart: A wireless HDMI module—neato factor is self-explanatory, especially since the transmitter takes up to four HDMI connections—and a slot loading DVD player. It sounds weird to say, but having a hidden DVD player on the side of a flat panel TV is actually nice, plus it's integrates with the cross media bar (XMB). Only downside is that they both need external power. Check 'em out up close.

7:52 PM on Thu Jun 5 2008
By matt buchanan
4,049 views, 10 comments

Latest by apeguero: I sent Sony an email suggesting that they develop a Home Theater device that handled BR Discs or even a PS3 with Home Theater functions. Also, asked them to put out a Gotdamned Bluetooth/IR universal remote that controls the more »

Audiophilia

ASUS Previews HDMI Sound Card With Hidden Video Talents

The Xonar HDAV 1.3 might the first sound card to claim to full HDMI 1.3a support, but ASUS has a few more tricks up their sleeves that could make it interesting to non-audiophiles. The Xonar is capable of performing some corrective post-processing effects on HD video with its "Splendid HD" chip, saving precious CPU cycles. More »

9:25 PM on Wed Jun 4 2008
By John Herrman
5,438 views, 10 comments

home entertainment

The 10 Worst HDTV Ripoffs Explained

If you are planning on picking up an HDTV in the near future, HD Guru's list of the 10 worst HDTV ripoffs for 2008 is required reading—pure and simple. Chances are, many consumers have already heard about the issue with HDMI cables—which is probably one of the biggest scams of all time (right up there with Q-Ray ionized bracelets and the Ionic Breeze). Other scams, like the one involving contrast ratio specifications are also making their way into the public consciousness. More »

4:05 PM on Mon Apr 28 2008
By Sean Fallon
51,937 views, 86 comments

Latest by atomx: @GOKOR: I thought that's what I was doing, but if it makes you feel better... more »

home entertainment

Onkyo HT-S5100 Home Theater in a Box: 7.1 Surround and Acoustic Room Calibration For $579

Onkyo's best new entry level HTiB setup has a 7.1 surround is notable for having room correction tech. I'm pretty sure its rare to find a low end system that can adjust gain and delay on all channels to calibrate itself to a room's acoustics. The receiver included is the DTS/Dolby capable HT-R560, with 3 HDMI inputs, 130 watts per channel, and is Sirius satellite ready. The set up also comes with an iPod dock and a 290-watt sub. Not bad for $579 from a solid company like Onkyo. There are two lesser models:
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11:03 PM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By Jason Chen
19,873 views, 37 comments

Latest by n/a: It lists the "Standby Power Consumption" as N/A. Does this mean it uses just as much power in standby as it does active? If so, that sucks. more »

monster cable

The Real Reasons Monster Cables Cost So Much

We've really dug into whether Monster Cables (or other "premium" brands) are worth the extra cash you've gotta fork over, asking things lke, "Does it really make your audio/video more pristine?" or "Are they better than coat hangers?" And that's the wrong approach. What about the love, sweat and tears that go into making each and every cable? This comic from Joy of Tech rights our wrongs. [Joy of Tech via Digital Home Thoughts]

10:12 AM on Fri Mar 21 2008
By matt buchanan
37,993 views, 43 comments

battlemodo

Apple TV vs. Vudu vs. Xbox 360: Video Download Battlemodo

If you've been wondering how to compare the video-download options of Apple TV, Vudu and the Xbox 360, I think today is your lucky day. More »

Feature

12:15 PM on Tue Mar 4 2008
By Wilson Rothman
78,316 views, 134 comments

multimedia

Celrun TV HD Multimedia Player Supports Almost Every Codec Under the Sun

The Celrun TV multimedia player comes equipped to the back teeth. The HD multimedia player totes Ethernet, WiFi b/g for basic, network accessible storage; digital and analog TV tuners, IPTV support, DVR functionality, 320GB HDD, two USB ports, as well as RGB, S-VIDEO and HDMI outputs. Add to that the ability to playback H.264, WMV, AVI, Xvid, MOV, VOB, MPEG1/2/4 and a whole host of other supported codecs in between, the Celrun TV is certainly a souped up performer on paper. No idea as yet whether we'll see it Stateside, but if it does make an appearance, we'll be sure to let you know. [Akihabara News]

4:25 AM on Tue Feb 26 2008
By Haroon Malik
6,185 views, 16 comments

Latest by Brentis: sweet - i think.. h.264 HD? i.e. I need it to support my m2ts files from my HD HDD Sony camcorder. Will it work??? anyone know? TIA! more »

home entertainment

Sony STR-DG920 Receiver Handles 110 Watts Per Channel, 1080p and 24Hz

Sony's latest STR-DG920 receiver looks nice (it's got a similar look to my cheap-o Sony receiver in a box and other Sony receivers), but has plenty of functionality as well. There's the 7.1 channel support, 1080p + 60/24Hz, four HDMI ports (woo!), Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD, dts High Resolution Audio, dts HD Master Audio, xvyCC, Deep Color Sony's Digital Media Port (networking and connectivity with iPods and other stuff), is XM Connect-and-Play ready (5.1) and has 20-30 second auto-setup. It'll be available in June for $600.

3:01 AM on Tue Feb 26 2008
By Jason Chen
10,801 views, 17 comments

Latest by n/a: This unit also uses the Faroudja chip for up-conversion, which the 910 does not. That is the same chip that the Onkyo system utilizes for its up-conversion as well. The Faroudja chip is claimed to be a superior chip for up-conversion more »

cables

Are Monster Cable's Markups Technically Worth It?

Consumerist found this amazing list of retailer cost for Monster Cable, where many of the cables went for nearly double what they cost. Monster responded with an answer that was thoughtful from their point of view. Many times, in "jewelery, clothing, and furniture, the markup is even greater." Fine, I don't know anything about retail. But technically speaking and from a consumer's point of view, here is what I think: More »

3:10 PM on Tue Feb 19 2008
By Brian Lam
29,865 views, 120 comments

dealzmodo

Wowzers—Cheapest HDMI Cable We've Ever Seen Is $2

High-end cable fans, get your New Balances on and run! Run to the Amazon, because it's flogging HDMI super high-resolution cable from DVI Gear for a measly $2. Yep, you heard. Two. Bucks. Our tipster Jon put it thus: "Holy Crap 2 dollar 6 foot HDMI cables," adding that the cheapest he'd ever seen was around seven times that amount. The closest competitor we could find via Google was OutletPC with a $4 version. UPDATE: Editorial Assistant Benny, the Artist formerly known as Bennytheintern, tells me that he bought some last summer for a bit more than a buck from the same place. Still a good deal, though. [Amazon]

5:41 AM on Tue Feb 12 2008
By AddyDugdale
36,595 views, 44 comments

Latest by shadymilkman: it was $0.15 at amazon a few months ago actually that was the lowest i saw! if i still had the link id send it in to you guys, but i dont think the price would be the same anymore. more »

format war ii

HDMI Wins the Other Format War, Sorry DVI

Anyone with newer displays has heard about DVI and HDMI connections. That's because DVI (Digitial Visual Interface) and HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) both pretty much do the same thing, transmitting digital hi def+ pictures to TVs and monitors. But HDMI, which can carry surround sound audio along with that pretty image in a single cord, appears to have won the battle. More »

9:13 AM on Wed Jan 30 2008
By Mark Wilson
18,912 views, 78 comments

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