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Interview with Microsoft's John Starkweather, Part 3 of 3

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:19:48 GMT

Here’s the third and last part of our interview with John Starkweather from Microsoft: Windows Mobile Competitors Part II.

Today, we will focus on John’s thought concerning Symbian and Android.

Here’s the Interview, Thank you and Enjoy!

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Sony to release new Nav-U PNS: the NV-U3V & NV-U3

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:00:02 GMT

Today Sony released in Japan two new PNS (Portable Navigation System), the NV-U3V and the NV-U3. Both feature a 4.8” LCD Touch screen with a resolution of 480x272, a Memory Stick port, 4GB of Flash memory, an USB port, support MP3 audio files and MPEG-4 video.

The difference between them is 1Seg TV support for the NV-U3V. This one should cost 400€, and the NV-U3 should cost around 350€.
Both will be available October 23th...

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Epson will start shipment of its 1080p PowerLite Pro Cinema 7100 and 7500UB this Winter

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:00:59 GMT

Epson also introduced the PowerLite Pro Cinema 7100 and 7500 UB at CEDIA 2008. Both are 3LCD full HD Projector, providing a dynamic contrast ratio of 18,000:1 (PowerLite 7100) and 75,000:1 (PowerLite 7500).
The 7500 version also features new Epson’s FineFrame TM tech to deliver substantially smoother and sharper motion pictures, the HQV Reon-VX video processor. About the PowerLite 7100, it provides a brightness of 1,800 Lumens.
Both are equipped with the Dynamic Iris System, Cinema f...

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CEDIA 2008: Four New Projectors from JVC

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:03:57 GMT

We continue with new projector's launch, and this time, this is JVC Company who announced 4 new full high-definition models, including two THX® Certified* models: the DLA-HD750, DLA-HD350, DLA-RS20 and DLA-RS10.
All models are equipped with the Full-HD D-ILA technology from JVC with a panel size of 0.7-Inch, 2x Motorized zoom and provide a contrast ratio of 30,000:1 (DLA-HD750 and DLA-RS20), 15,000:1 (DLA-HD350), or 17,000:1 (DLA-RS10), as well as a brightness of 800 Lumens for all series,...

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CEDIA 2008 : Epson's Powerlite 6100 projector to break $2,000 Price Mark

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:03:39 GMT

Epson unveiled new 3LCD 1080p front projector, the PowerLite Home Cinema 6100. According to the manufacturer, this new Full HD projector is the “Industry’s first 1080p Resolution Projector to break $2,000 (1375€) Price Mark".
This new PowerLite provides a dynamic contrast ratio of 18,000:1 and the Epson’s Dynamic Iris System which allows light to be controlled precisely. Our front projector also offers 1800 Lumens, four HDMI 1.3a digital input, S-Video input, Composite input, VGA-Type RGB ...

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CEDIA 2008: JVC rolls out the world's smallest 4K2K ultra HD Projector

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:20:31 GMT

JVC introduced the world's smallest 4K2K ultra high definition 10 Mpix projector, the DLA-SH4K. With the new 1.27-inch 10 megapixel D-ILA tech from JVC, the SH4K can project image a native 4096 x 2400 resolution. You’ll have multi-screen display modes that allow to watch up to Four full HD screens at a time.
The new projector also offers a brightness of 3500 ANSI Lumens, and features 4 inputs DVI-D (Dual-Link), RS-232C/USB/Ethernet connections.
Denver, CO (September 3, 2008 ) – J...

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CEDIA 2008: JVC's introduces its "Super-Slim" LCD TVs

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:53:30 GMT

JVC also unveiled a pair of super slim LCD TV, both featuring Bulit-in TV Tuner. The Japanese manufacturer announces that its TV is thin of 1.5 inches (39mm) deep with a maximum depth of just 2.9-inches (74mm) at the panel’s center.
Available in two different sizes: 42-inch (LT-42SL89) and the 46-inch (LT-46SL89).
You can get our Full HD TV now for respectively: 1300€ and 1650€.
DENVER, Sept. 4, 2008 – Establishing a new benchmark in flat panel TV design, JVC now offers a p...

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CEDIA 2008: Hitachi unveiled its 50-Inch Ultra-Thin TV

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:28:43 GMT

During the CEDIA 2008, Hitachi showcased several new ultra-thin Plasma HDTVs that we introduced a few months ago.
There's 4 different sizes: 32-Inch, 37-inch, 42-Inch and 47-Inch. All of these Full HD PDP are now available.
Hitachi also unveiled a 50-Inch TVs, but unfortunately we don’t have further information. What we can say is this entire lineup is thin of 38mm.

(The pictures used to illustrate this news is not official pictures of the new Hitachi's 50-Inch PDP)

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CEDIA 2008: New 58" & 65" Plasma TVs from Panasonic

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:19:57 GMT

Panasonic added a new PDP to their PZ850 lineup. Available in 58’’ or 65’’, it features the VIERA CAST technology that allows access to different services like Google’s Picasa website and Youtube.

As for specs, it provides a contrast ratio of 30,000:1, a dynamic contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, and features 24p native reproduction, SD card slot, game mode, RS-232C connection, and four HDMI connections.

The 58" should cost 2750€, while the 65" should cost around 4800€. <...

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CEDIA 2008: Panasonic Launches a New Full HD Projector

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:43:34 GMT

At the CEDIA 2008 Panasonic launched the PT-AE3000, a LCD home cinema projector. Succeeding the PT-AE2000, it provides a resolution of 1920x1080, a contrast ratio of 60,000:1, and a brightness of 1,600 Lumens.

Panasonic stated they achieved a great contrast ratio thanks to their new Pure Contrast Plate Technology that effectively blocks unwanted light from the path of projection. This new Full HD projector also features the Detail Clarity Processor V2.0 and split adjust mode that s...

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New Kawaii Baby-Gs from Casio!

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:13:48 GMT

Casio Computer in Japan unveiled four cute and stylish Baby-G models: Glossy Gold, BG-810, Sweet Colors, and Gemmy Dial.

These new watches will be available this fall with a price between 80€ and 115€.

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LG’s KC910 PMP Phone Hits Korea

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:26:00 GMT

Here's the latest ALL IN ONE phone from LG, the KC910. It's hard to categorize it, is it a PMP phone or a PHONE with pmp functions?   Basically we have a quad band GSM and 7.2Mbps HSDPA 14mm thick phone, and a 3” (400x240) screen, WiFi, Bluetooth, stuck together with a 8Mpix AF camera, a GPS, video recording features, TV out, both Dvix and Xvid video support...

So what is it exactly?

LG Electronics (LG), a worldwide technology and design leader in mo...

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Sony Launches a New Digital Voice Recorder with MP3 Player Function

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:17:33 GMT

This morning Sony announced two new digital voice recorders, the ICD-AX & ICD-UX. Both use only one AAA battery, have a USB interface, and record in Mp3 format. They also play MP3/WMA music.

The ICD-AX70 is equipped with 1GB of memory, records up to 288 hours, and is available in Silver or Pink.

The ICD-UX provides a choice between 4GB (ICD-UX91), 2GB(ICD-UX81) and 1GB(ICD-UX71) and is available in Black, Silver, White, and Pink....

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CEDIA 2008: A Recap of Panasonic's New Products

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:44:55 GMT

Panasonic also talked about their latest product during this CEDIA 2008.

They introduced their new SA-BX500 AV receiver boasting a power output of 7x130Watts, support for the latest HD audio codecs like Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio. As an AV selector, it sends 1080p Full HD video signals from BD player to TV.

Panasonic also showed their DMP-BD35, DMP-BD55 (also introduced at the IFA 2008 ). These new players feature PHL Reference Chroma Pr...

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CEDIA 2008: Three New All-in-One Desktops PC from Sony: the JS, LV, and RT

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:37:09 GMT

Sony also used the CEDIA 2008 to introduce three new all-in-one desktop PCs with Blu-ray technology.

The VAIO JS-Series comes with 20.1" XBRITE ECO LCD display, an optional Blu-ray disc ROM drive, microphone and webcam. It's available in Black, Silver, and Pink for 685€.

The VAIO LV-Series features 24" with WUXGA resolution (1920x1200), a slot-in Blu-ray disc optical drive, built-in DVR capabilities, up to a terabyte of storage, a 1080p capable HDMI™ input, and wireles...

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