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Amex Digital's iMON HD seems a pretty unusual beast: it's a "portable media center" that acts as an IR receiver to control your PC, and also has a built-in VFD screen. This can display an equalizer or streams of useful info, like weather reports, news, your email and so on— a little like a low-graphics Chumby perhaps? There's not much more info than this, so we can tell you it supports Windows Vista Media center, it'll come in black and white colors and has a remote controller, and that's about it. [Akihabaranews]
Amex Digital's iMON HD Mobile Media Center Also Controls Your PC
Amex Digital's iMON HD seems a pretty unusual beast: it's a "portable media center" that acts as an IR receiver to control your PC, and also has a built-in VFD screen. This can display an equalizer or streams of useful info, like weather reports, news, your email and so on— a little like a low-graphics Chumby perhaps? There's not much more info than this, so we can tell you it supports Windows Vista Media center, it'll come in black and white colors and has a remote controller, and that's about it. [Akihabaranews]
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.
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HP MediaSmart Receiver x280N Doubles As HD Media Center Extender
If you lack the wherewithal to afford one of HP's dandy new MediaSmart TVs, you can get the next best thing, a $300 HP x280N MediaSmart Receiver for your plain old non-connected HDTV. More »
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The Skinny: The mv2120 Media Vault, a junior Linux-based server with the Photo Webshare and iTunes server functionality of its big brother but a much lower cost. (They'll start at $300.) As for the big guy, he's getting some much needed updates come February, including server-side anti-virus software from McAfee; improved media streaming to Media Center Extenders thanks to Packet Video, and support for 64-bit Vista.
HP Updates MediaSmart Server, Adds Linux-Powered mv2120 Media Vault
The Skinny: The mv2120 Media Vault, a junior Linux-based server with the Photo Webshare and iTunes server functionality of its big brother but a much lower cost. (They'll start at $300.) As for the big guy, he's getting some much needed updates come February, including server-side anti-virus software from McAfee; improved media streaming to Media Center Extenders thanks to Packet Video, and support for 64-bit Vista.
car electronics
CDs are slowly going the way of the VHS tape and the Blaupunkt Melbourne SD27 car receiver/audio player is just further proof of that. The receiver has no CD player at all—instead, it plays MP3s and WMA files, includes an MMC/SD card reader and has an LED display that'll show all of your ID3 files and folders.
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Blaupunkt SD27 Car Receiver Too Hip For CDs
CDs are slowly going the way of the VHS tape and the Blaupunkt Melbourne SD27 car receiver/audio player is just further proof of that. The receiver has no CD player at all—instead, it plays MP3s and WMA files, includes an MMC/SD card reader and has an LED display that'll show all of your ID3 files and folders.
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Samsung announced the launch of their new AV-R720 receiver that will be on display at this year's IFA Expo. In addition to its 850 watts of juice, the receiver boasts 1080p support, 7.1 audio, 2 HDMI in/out jacks, along with the standard fare of component, composite and coaxial inputs. There is no photo as of yet, but above is how the HT-AS720 looks. The receiver is exclusive to Germany for now, and costs 659 Euros. We'd appreciate a North American release. [Samsung]
Samsung AV-R720 Receiver Pumps Out 850 Watts Of Power
Samsung announced the launch of their new AV-R720 receiver that will be on display at this year's IFA Expo. In addition to its 850 watts of juice, the receiver boasts 1080p support, 7.1 audio, 2 HDMI in/out jacks, along with the standard fare of component, composite and coaxial inputs. There is no photo as of yet, but above is how the HT-AS720 looks. The receiver is exclusive to Germany for now, and costs 659 Euros. We'd appreciate a North American release. [Samsung]
lost cause
Find One, Find All - I'm on Your KeyFobz, Making a Noize
If, like me, you lose your keys and wallet on an almost daily basis, then you just might be desperate enough for gadgets like this. The Find One, Find All is a little radio receiver that you attach to your commonly lost items. You can then use another one— yes, you have to buy two—to track it down. There are six keys, and additional units can be programmed to different numbers. Lost your keys? Press 1. Lost your wallet? Press 2. More »
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Samsung HT-AS720 Blu-ray Receiver Packs 5.1 Speaker System to Boot
Designed to be paired with Samsung's own line of Blu-ray players (like the Blu-ray/HD-DVD combo drive we told you about earlier), the HT-AS720 is a mid-range receiver for HD lovers. 650 watts of power will fill your room with sound and a variety of connection options will satisfy your home theater needs. Play with the dual HDMI-CEC inputs or utilize the single HDMI output for 1080p pass through.
home entertainment
Sony's stealing a bit of Denon's release thunder today with its Elevated Standard line of home theater receivers. Not only does it have Wi-Fi, like the Denon, there's the PlayStation 3/PSP/Sony Bravia Xross Media Bar onscreen interface, six HDMI 1.3 inputs, Faroudja DCDi Cinema 1080p upscaling via HDMI, Sirius and XM satellite ready, Deep Color support, a 100-watt amp, and a Bluetooth receiver for streaming music from Sony Ericsson phones. The High end Denon has a better Silicon Optics Realta video processor, but its also almost 3x as much cheddar. There will be three models available. STR-DA5300ES for $1700 in September, STR-DA4300ES for $1300 in October, and STR-DA3300ES for $1000 in August. [Sony]
Sony Elevated Standard Home Theater Receivers Have Wi-Fi, Faroudja Upscaling Technology
Sony's stealing a bit of Denon's release thunder today with its Elevated Standard line of home theater receivers. Not only does it have Wi-Fi, like the Denon, there's the PlayStation 3/PSP/Sony Bravia Xross Media Bar onscreen interface, six HDMI 1.3 inputs, Faroudja DCDi Cinema 1080p upscaling via HDMI, Sirius and XM satellite ready, Deep Color support, a 100-watt amp, and a Bluetooth receiver for streaming music from Sony Ericsson phones. The High end Denon has a better Silicon Optics Realta video processor, but its also almost 3x as much cheddar. There will be three models available. STR-DA5300ES for $1700 in September, STR-DA4300ES for $1300 in October, and STR-DA3300ES for $1000 in August. [Sony]
hdtv
Elgato improves on their USB High Def solution for Macs by introducing the HDHomeRun, a network-connected device that can actually service multiple machines at once. There are two ATSC (over the air or unencrypted cable but not standard cable) tuners, which means two people can watch 24 and Heroes at the same time. The whole setup runs you $199, which is kind of steep if you compare it to the $299 TiVo HD. [Elgato]
Elgato Brings Network-Connected HDTV to Your Mac With HDHomeRun
Elgato improves on their USB High Def solution for Macs by introducing the HDHomeRun, a network-connected device that can actually service multiple machines at once. There are two ATSC (over the air or unencrypted cable but not standard cable) tuners, which means two people can watch 24 and Heroes at the same time. The whole setup runs you $199, which is kind of steep if you compare it to the $299 TiVo HD. [Elgato]
virtual surround
Sony Bravia DAV-X10 Home Theater, Only Two Speakers
The Sony Bravia DAV-X10 Home Theater marks a new direction for Sony's audio. In clear competition with the single and dual surround sound speaker setups we've been seeing more and more of, the X10 system features just two speakers and a compact subwoofer, for 480W of total power. Topped with glass and featuring touch-sensitive buttons that disappear when not in use, the entire system has a focus on sleek simplicity. While its looks will turn some heads when the X10 launches in Europe this September, expect plenty of bonus features, too. More »
home entertainment
Onkyo TX-NR905 Super Receiver: Same Reon-HQV Scaler as Top Blu-ray Machines
Onkyo's got a press event today—in Jersey City, of all places—where they're showing off their top-line TX-NR905. The most important thing you should know about the NR905 (and 875) is that it uses a Reon-HQV video processor. That's the same processor that the Samsung BD-P1200 Blu-ray and the Toshiba HD-XA2 HD DVD players use to do their stunning DVD upconversion to 1080p from all video sources. So, it's likely when videophiles like Gary Merson get their mitts on it, they'll have the same scaling verdict as they did with the players: Awesome. More »
home entertainment
Yamaha's New RX-V861 Receiver: 1080pi Upconversion, HDMI Switching for $999.95
We all hate those "under $1,000" price declarations, especially when, with shipping and sales tax, you're well over $1,000. But Yamaha's RX-V861 receiver, due in May, is brings long awaited good news for those who have multiple game consoles, an HD cable box and a legacy DVD/VHS combo, all hanging out in a spaghetti-fest of not-necessarily-Monster cables. More »
peripherals
Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver Reviewed (Verdict: Fantastically Cheap)
Three things are combining to make this Xbox 360 wireless receiver for Windows a fantastic buy. First, it's only $19.99. Second, Xbox 360 controllers like the Wireless racing wheel and even the standard ones are great. Most importantly, DirectX 10 and Vista's "Games for Windows" branding requirement is forcing every game developer to support all Xbox 360 controllers via Direct X. That means just about every game will have real 360 controller support. More »
deals
Dealzmodo: Pioneer 700W 7.1 Home Theatre Receiver, $88 AR
BestBuy has one bitchin' deal on a Pioneer 7.1 channel home theatre receiver. The receiver normally retails for $199, add in $11 of instant savings (!!) and a $100 mail-in-rebate brings this baby down to $88 after all is said and done. It is also available for in-store pickup to avoid any nasty shipping costs on the 20-pound beast. More »
announcements
Sirius InV Receiver Satisfies Your Satellite Craving on the Cheap
The folks at Orbitcast have taken the wraps off Sirius' unannounced InV receiver. It's a bare bones plug-and-play receiver so your $49 dollars will only get you the basics like a 3-line LCD, built-in FM transmitter, and 10 channel presets. Still, it makes for an easy way to jump on the satellite bandwagon. We just wish it supported Sirius' universal docking architecture, but since it doesn't you'll have to make do with the wiring. More »
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