Gizmodo: soyo

Mammoth 82-Inch 1080p LCD Coming From Honeywell (From Who?)

Wilson Rothman — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:48:18 EST

Here's a good reason to start saving for next fall's Black Friday: HD Guru says Honeywell will sell an 82" 1080p LCD in the US this year.

Honeywell—better known for top secret government contracts—is really just licensing its all-American name to the Taiwan-based Soyo, who will be producing the 300-pound monster of a TV set. Features include 120Hz motion-blur reduction, a 178-degree viewing angle, 3 HDMI inputs (only 3?), and a stated dynamic contrast ratio of 120,000:1. Its model number is the painfully long MT-HWGWT8218AM.

Sharp and Samsung, competing LCD producers, have shown off the 82" size, but according to Gary at HD Guru, neither promised to product true HDTVs for public consumption just yet. Price is TBD, but while any 82" TV is definitely going to cost you something, it might not be as expensive, coming from a tier 2 (or tier 3) company like Soyo/Honeywell. Get the details, including its sick 5-year warranty, at HD Guru. [HD Guru and Honeywell CE]

Dealzmodo: $0.99 Bluetooth Headset

Jason Chen — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:30:00 EDT

We know a bunch of you would never use a Bluetooth headset even if your hands were broken and it was the only way you could make a call. Problem is, a bunch of states are enacting handset-only call laws, meaning that you're going to have to get one whether you want to or not. Here's a Soyo FreeStyler 500 Bluetooth headset for $0.99 with $10 Google Checkout discount. Buy it and shove it into your glove compartment. [Buy.com via Gearlog]

24-inch Monitors For $299

Jason Chen — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 13:09:06 EDT

We've got two great Dealzmodos for you for the weekend if you enjoy large monitors. Both Microcenter and Officemax has a deal on 24-inch monitors for $299. Microcenter's is an Acer X241WSD for $399 - $100 rebate, and Officemax is a Soyo for no rebate. Both support 1920x1200 resolution, so if you're itching to go widescreen but don't want to pony up near $600 for a Dell, this is it. [MicroCenter via Crunchgear]

Soyo Brings 1080p Prices Down with Budget LCD

Louis Ramirez — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 20:48:18 EDT

Soyo's latest LCD is locking arms with the Vizio's of the world (specifically this model), offering 47-inches of 1080p real estate for $1,900. The TV marks Soyo's first step in the 1080p arena and will include an 8ms response time, 2,400:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and dual HDMI inputs. We wouldn't recommend it as your primary set (you're better offer splurging a bit more if performance matters), but if you're strapped for cash this should save you a few bucks. – Louis Ramirez

Product Page [via Gadgetell]

Soyo Twins Bring Dual Monitor Action to Your Desk

Louis Ramirez — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 13:38:41 EST

If those 30-inch LCDs we showed you are too big of a stretch for your budget, Soyo's GoVideo Dual LCD line might be just what you need. The twins are all decked out with built-in speakers, 2,560x1,024 resolutions, and 8ms response times. But what's extra cool is that the displays can be turned so that both their derrieres face each other (this can come in handy if you want someone to see what you're doing without them breathing down your neck). The 17-inch GVLM1728 will go for $999 while its bigger 19-inch brother, the GVLM1928, will go for $1,199. Having a dual-monitor set up is addictive once you've tried it and at just under a grand, the GVLM1728 is a quick way to gain some extra screen real estate. Click through to see the monitors aligned back to back.

– Louis Ramirez
Soyo GoVideo Dual LCD Monitor [via CrunchGear]

Soyo FreeStyler HS11 Bluetooth Headphones Are Skype-Friendly (But What Isn't These Days?)

Gizloco — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 15:19:35 EDT

Soyo thinks it can just waltz into the arena of Bluetooth headphones with its FreeStyler HS11 without any sort of (cursory) comparison to the Motorola S805 DJ Headphones I've been using for a couple of days now. They both accomplish similar things: when paired with any compatible Bluetooth cellphone, you're able to hear the sweet sounds directly in the headphones. What's more, the FreeStylers are compatible with Skype, but then again, any pair of Bluetooth headphones properly paired with a PC should be as well.

The FreeStylers are supposed to be able to pause, rewind and fast-forward music being played on a Bluetooth cellphone, something that I couldn't accomplish on the S805. Of course, Soyo bundles a regular 3.5-inch audio cable to connect the headphones to any old audio source.

On a more surface, superficial level, I'd say the Motorola S805 look heaps better; the Soyo FreeStylers are pretty gross looking. They're that same iPod-white that was relevant two years ago, while the S805 are the always in-style black. Deal-breaking? Perhaps not, but vital for all the style-conscious New York City taxi drivers out there who talk loudly into their Bluetooth headsets, making you nervous al the while.

The Soyo FreeStyler is listed at $179, which means that with a little sleuthing, you might be able to find it out there for less. – Nicholas Deleon

Press Release [Soyo via MobileWhack.com]

VoIP Gets 911 - Sort Of

tgrumet — Wed, 19 Oct 2005 10:28:39 EDT

We love VoIP. Stick it to the man and all that. But if you've ever used it, you know about the inability to connect to a 911 line in case of an emergency. Looks like we've finally found a solution that everyone can agree on. The SOYO Group Inc. has announced its VoIP Phone Adapter that will instantly allow you to switch between your existing phone line and VoIP. Designed to work easily with most VoIP networks, it should cost about $75 and will work using any broadband connection. The product itself has one LAN Ethernet port, a FXS port and a PSTN pass through port.

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