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Toshiba StorE TV+ multimedia hard drive

September 7th, 2010 admin No comments




Toshiba StorE TV+ multimedia hard drive

Toshiba has recently rolled-out their latest Toshiba StorE TV+ multimedia hard drive. A state-of-the-art, high-capacity external hard disk drive (HDD) that enables users to store and play digital content direct to a television over HDMI.

The StorE TV+ is also capable of playing high definition content, features wireless connectivity and is compatible with the majority of popular image and audio codecs. With support for Full HD video and a range of photo and music formats, the StorE TV+ offers a versatile, one-stop storage and playback facility for multimedia content.

StorE TV+ Main Features:

  • Storage Capacity: up to 2TB
  • Video: MPEG1 (DAT, MPG), MPEG2 (VOB, MPG, TS/M2TS/TP/TRP), MPEG4 (AVI, MP4, MKV), VC-1 (WMV), H.264 (AVI, MKV, MOV, MP4), RM/RMVB (RM/RMVB)
  • Audio: MP3,WMA,WAV,AAC,OGG,FLAC,Dolby Digital, DTS Digital
  • Image: JPG/BMP/PNG/GIF/TIFF
  • Card: 3 in 1 card slot (SD/MMC/MS)
  • Subtitles: SSA, SMI, SRT, SUB, IDX+SUB (only DVD files)
  • USB HOST- Connection USB mass storage device
  • 2x USB2.0 – high speed USB2.0 port.
  • HDMI 1.3
  • Component video
  • CVBS, Stereo L/R
  • Internet – RJ45 port,10/100M
  • WLAN (IEEE 802.11n) – External attached
  • Weight 770g without HDD
  • Size 206mm x 160mm x 46.5mm
  • Remote Control

Toshiba StorE TV+ HD media player will be released in September in the UK. 2TB model costs GBP199.99.

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Rydeen Reveals the “gPad” GCOM701

September 5th, 2010 admin No comments




Rydeen Reveals the gPad GCOM701

Rydeen Mobile Electronics has recently rolled-ou their latest GCOM701. Rydeen gPad GCOM701 is a slate form factor device features Android operating system.
Rydeen Reveals the gPad GCOM701

Powered by the Marvell ARMADA 166 application processor, the GCOM701 delivers seamless connectivity; live, real-time content; rich and immersive media experiences all with very long battery life. The new device exceeds innovation and availability standards in the Android based MID (Mobile Internet Device) market today. The new device features a front-facing camera, removable memory and direct-access hardware buttons. The GCOM701 is expected to ship in November 2010 and will be available in two colors, black and white.

Rydeen GCOM701 Specifications:

  • Dimensions: 205.04 x 110.92 x 13mm
  • CPU / Operating System: Marvell ARMADA 166 800MHz; Android OS
  • Screen: 7-inch TFT resistive-type touch panel; 800×480-pixel resolution
  • Memory: Internal: 2Gbit DDR2 SDRAM
    External: MicroSD (removable) up to 32GB
  • Connectivity: GPS: High-Sensitivity GPS Receiver (NXP GNS7560)
    Bluetooth: Marvell 8688
    WiFi: 802.11 b/g (Marvell 8688)
  • Playback Sources: Audio: MIDI, MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, PCM
    Video: H.264, H.263, MPEG-4, RM, RMVB, AVI, FIV
    Photo: JPG, TIFF, PNG
    Flash: Adobe Flash Lite 4
  • Power: 7.4V 2400mAh Li battery (internal)
  • Ports: Audio: 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack
  • Data: USB and Mini USB (2.0)

Top Gadgets And Gizmos For Christmas 2010

September 5th, 2010 author No comments

Gadgets were once the preserve of tech geeks, the type to sit in their rooms tinkering with computer parts until the early part of the morning. Here in 2010 we face a totally different technology landscape however and gadgets transcend boundaries of age, race and gender. It is a safe bet that everyone you know now owns a mobile phone, you could even add iPods to this statement, my gran certainly enjoys listening to her 30’s hits on her pink nano when on holiday! Unfortunately this means that those people obsessed by gadgets are coming close to out numbering those who aren’t! For every person who ‘doesn’t get’ computers or techy gadgets there will be two more that very much do.

This mass uptake of gadgets is owed in a big part to Apple who single-handed made the MP3 player a fasion accessory with each newly released iPod. This Chirtsmas consumers will no doubt be salivating over the new iPod Nano announced at the apple conference, the miniscule square design encapsulates a touch-screen and a number of new features unique to the Nano. This is certainly to be top of 2010 Christmas gift ideas lists along with other new apple products launched such as the updated Apple TV hardware.

Aside from the might Apple, the other major player in the tech sphere, Microsoft are playing a big hand this Christmas with their new Kincet add on for the Xbox 360. This always games to be played with motion control much like the Ninendo Wii, but without any controller whatsoever, just the movements of one’s body! This goes head to head with the Wii and shows Microsoft’s intention of conquering the casual games market as well the hardcore sector which it currently dominates. This all arrives along with the raft of new computer games meaning cheap personalised gifts are very much out the window this year!