Portable Video
The First iPOD Nano Clone - Already?
I will never forget the first time I bought a Sony walkman some time ago. I was pretty happy, got quite a deal on it too, but then again, it was not Sony, it was Sunny or something. It looked exactly like the Sony walkman I wanted to purchase. This is why I am not [...]
15Sep2007 | Martin J. | 0 comments | Continued
SanDisk Launches 8GB and 16GB ExpressCards
SanDisk recently launched the SanDism Express line of flash memory products. They are based on ExpressCard technology and the entire line aims to deliver high quality solutions to video photographers and regular photographers that need reliability, speed and durability. The Express line gets started with the first product, tagged simply as SanDisk ExpressCard. It will [...]
14Sep2007 | Martin J. | 0 comments | Continued
Sony Might Counter the iTunes Video Section
Sony might be able to exploit one of Apple iTunes’ weaknesses and that stands in video downloads. The company is getting ready to launch a challenge to Apple’s video service according to The Wall Street Journal. The Journal pointed out that Sony will be combining the PlayStation Portable, the PlayStation 3 and the Bravia HDTVs [...]
9Sep2007 | Martin J. | 0 comments | Continued
Apple Announced the upgrade of iPod Nano, iPod Classic and the Ipod Touch
Apple has announced today the upgrade of iPod Nano, iPod Classic and the new iPod Touch.
The iPod nano sports a 2-inch display 65% brighter than the older versions, QVGA, 320×240 pixels resolution, with a pixel density of 204 pixels per inch. This player is wider than the older version one and features a better UI, [...]
IOGEAR’s Two New Student Devices
IOGEAR is aiming to help students with the upcoming school year. They just now introduced new products for their on-the-move student line, including a very useful 4 GB Flash Wallet Drive (GFD204B) and a 3 in 1 Wireless Phaser Presentation Mouse (GME422RW6).The Wallet Drive can be purchased for $69.95 MSRP and provides students with 4 [...]
4Sep2007 | Martin J. | 0 comments | Continued
Apple Launches TV Service in the UK
Apple launches its own video downloads service in UK. This means that fans of different US TV shows like Desperate Housewives or Lost will be able to download episodes. The start marks 28 series available for users and the company is promising more will come soon. Apple will charge iTunes customers with £1.89 per episode.
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Emtec’s 2GB C230 Portable Media Player
Emtec’s new 2 GB C230 Portable Media Player has been released but it is not that special. We have a 2 GB unit that comes with a 2.2 inch color display and an expansion slot that supports SD and MMC. This is useful as users tend to want more than 2 GB of storage space. [...]
30Aug2007 | Martin J. | 0 comments | Continued
Venzero - 8th Generation
Venzero and diversity are close friends and the launch of its 8th model was expected. The previous 7 models were not successful but 8 might be the charm now because we have some interesting features that might just offer what it needed. We have here a 4 GB flash player that includes a microSD slot [...]
30Aug2007 | Martin J. | 0 comments | Continued
The LG T54
Most specialists think that the one feature the iPod line will not have is the wireless digital TV service. Apple Inc. might always come up with it as the company showed us that innovation is a top priority in development. Leaving fantasy aside, we have to talk about reality now and this comes with the [...]
29Aug2007 | Martin J. | 0 comments | Continued
Samsung Updates the Dap Line
Apple is said to soon present the new iPod line so competition needs to be one step ahead. This is the case with Samsung as they just updated the intire DAP line with the new Digital Natural Sound Engine (DNSe 2.0). Besides this new aspect the players are the same and use flash memory with [...]
29Aug2007 | Martin J. | 0 comments | Continued
Nokia 500 PMP and GPS announced
Nokia has released an all in one PMP, with Portable video, Portable audio and in-car GPS navigation, called 500. The Navigation device features a 4.3 inch display, handsfree Bluetooth calling, can direct you to addresses stored in the contacts list and give you details of the POIs you pass. Also, it sports Nokia Traffic Message [...]
27Aug2007 | Martin J. | 0 comments | Continued
Helicopters to Catch Speeding Cars in Spain
The Spanish government recently announced that a plan will be carried out soon in order to stop speeding. The use of surveillance helicopters will become a reality in major cities. They will be able to determine the speed of the vehicle and even issue speeding tickets. In the USA there is already a system that [...]
17Aug2007 | Martin J. | 0 comments | Continued
Today CDs Turn 25 Years Old
A full quarter of a century has passed since the first ever CD (compact disc) was produced by Philips on the 17th of August 1982. The first compact disc ever recorded was a copy of ABBA’s album, “The Visitors” and since that day everything changed. We are quickly getting rid of mix tapes and are [...]
16Aug2007 | Martin J. | 0 comments | Continued
Atree’s UM10 e-dictionary
Many cultures from around the world are constantly educating children and youngsters that the use of a dictionary is a good thing and we can see people that visit foreign countries packing several editions of these books. With the current rate of evolution we can see when it comes to technology it is plain to [...]
14Aug2007 | Martin J. | 0 comments | Continued
Hacha PC20 PMP and PA20 Characteristics
Hacha’s ultrathin PC20 PMP and the related PA20 models have long been awaited and users want to know the characteristics of the 2 portable media players. The PC20 is just two inches thick and features a 3 inch QVGA screen. It can be purchased in versions of 1 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB and [...]
12Aug2007 | Martin J. | 0 comments | Continued