Sony Electronics today announced the addition of two new home devices powered by the Google TV™ platform. Sony was one of the industry’s first to launch the ‘Google TV’ products in 2010, and is now taking another step into the future of the home entertainment convergence. The NSZ-GS7 Network Media Player and NSZ-GP9 Blu-ray Disc™ Player will both arrive on shelves in North America and Europe in early summer 2012, and distribution is planned to expand and include other countries and regions.
“The first generation of devices powered by Google TV combined the powerful Android platform with Sony’s legendary home audio/video hardware to deliver on the promise of converging entertainment,” said Charles Speidel, vice president of Sony Electronics’ Home Audio and Video Division. “These brilliant additions advance positive features of the previous models, bringing an intuitive remote control and cross-device connectivity with smartphones, tablets and Sony Internet Audio & Video products – enhancing the home entertainment experience.”
In 2010, Sony introduced the world’s first television and a Blu-ray Disc player powered by Google TV. In 2011, the platform was updated and added the Android™ Market, making the first-generation Sony Internet TV devices easier to navigate and giving viewers access to thousands of apps, including about 150 apps optimized for TV, for an enhanced customized entertainment experience.
The Google TV difference starts with the cross search functionality, which crawls all content sources available from broadcast providers* and the Internet to deliver customized video results on demand. Both new boxes come complete with a redesigned remote control equipped with a backlit QWERTY keyboard, a touch pad for easy operation and a three-axis motion sensor to enjoy games. Additionally, the remote control can also be utilized as a universal remote to control connected devices such as TV, set top box and amplifiers – the NSZ-GP9 Blu-ray Disc Player even incorporates voice search capabilities. By using Sony apps Media Remote™ and TrackID® for Android and iOS mobile devices, users may achieve cross-device connectivity. TrackID is also pre-installed in NSZ-GS7 and NSZ-GP9, allowing customers to search on their connected TV. The new remote control can manage basic operations on select compatible 2012 BRAVIA televisions and seamlessly display Android Market or apps on the menu screen.
Warpia, a premier technology brand dedicated to delivering intuitive connectivity solutions, announces WarpiaTV, a PC to TV connectivity solution featuring a Wireless Motion Controller and icon based video browsing software. Users can stream their favorite sports, news, entertainment and HDD content wirelessly from up to 30 ft. away while maintaining complete control of their content via the included Wireless Motion Controller. In addition, the icon based browser makes viewing content from the Hard Drive as well as popular Internet video sites quick and easy.
WarpiaTV Wireless Edition enables users to stream any content from their notebook or PC wirelessly to an HDTV in 1080p full high definition resolution with stereo audio. Hard drive content such as streaming video, pictures, movies and presentations as well as Internet content such YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Netflix can be shown on your HDTV without the hassle and clutter of wires while you continue to use your laptop screen to surf the web, check email, and more.
“We are thrilled to partner with Hillcrest Labs to bring our successful line of streaming solutions to a new level, offering a product that provides the ultimate entertainment solution for the home”, says Mike Walsh President of Warpia. “With this addition to our line of products, Warpia now offers more streaming solutions for the home or business than similar companies in the market. We are proud to be the one stop company that provides a solution for every consumer whether they are on a budget or looking to maximize their home entertainment experience.”
The new WarpiaTV Browser powered by Kylo simplifies PC and internet viewing on your television with a customized icon based browsing guide to the most watched internet sites like Pandora, Netflix, Amazon, YouTube and more.
The included Wireless Motion Controller provides the ability to control the PC Mouse and seven PC functions including, volume, mute and escape. With Hillcrest Labs Freespace® technology, the user doesn’t need to point the controller at the screen for basic control functions such as volume, mute and escape. Freespace® technology allows the user to hold the Wireless Motion Controller in the position that is the most comfortable for him/her. For web browsing and cursor placement, simply point the Controller at the TV and the curser moves on the screen, allowing the user to experience the latest technology in PC to TV navigation.
WarpiaTV Wireless Edition includes the Wireless Motion Controller, WarpiaTV Browser, HDMI cable, wireless USB receiver, wireless USB PC adapter, quick start guide and installation CD. WarpiaTV is also available in a wired version for a lower price. The wired WarpiaTV version includes the Wireless Motion Controller and WarpiaTV Browser, along with a 6ft HDMI cable to connect a laptop to the TV. The basic WarpiaTV is available for $79.99 and WarpiaTV Wireless Edition is available for $199.99 at www.warpia.com.
Warpia is excited to unveil the newest contribution to their line of wireless connectivity solutions, the StreamHD. StreamHD allows users to view any media from a laptop on a flat screen TV in true 1080P (1920 x 1280) resolution. Content such as streaming video, pictures, movies, presentations, Facebook, Hulu, Joost, Netflix and other applications can be shown on your HDTV without the hassle and clutter of wires.
Simply connect the receiver base to your display via HDMI, then plug the USB adapter in to your computer. The digital content on your PC or laptop will come to life on your HDTV, all within thirty feet line-of-site wireless range. If you have a home theater system with optical inputs, you can enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound and get a truly wireless home cinema experience. Perfect for multi-taskers or homes that have discontinued cable service, StreamHD’s “extend mode” gives users the flexibility of working with two screens at once.
“Our improved technology gives customers the all-access viewing they’ve come to expect from Warpia, along with stunning HD quality,” says Marc Levaggi, VP of Marketing for Warpia. “StreamHD makes wireless home entertainment seem effortless.”
StreamHD is available on Amazon.com and Warpia.com for $169.99, which includes a one-year warranty and Warpia’s superior toll-free or online chat tech support. The box includes a Wireless USB PC Adapter, video base with wireless USB receiver, power supply unit, HDMI cable, SPDIF cable, Quick Start Guide, installation and documentation CD. For more information and details on minimum system requirements, please visit www.warpia.com.
Our favorite maker of cheap, get-it-in-your-livingroom-now HDTVs has joined the smartphone AND tablet fray. While the devices they have on hand at CES are supposedly far from production, Vizio wants the world to know they have these devices in the pipeline. In spite of these being early, hand-built, models, Engadget, who were able to get their greasy little paws on a prototype phone and tablet, claim that from what there is so far, they really are “excited about the direction the company is taking.”
Here are specs on the Vizio phone:
4-inch LCD – 854 x 480
1 GHz “plus” CPU
4GB onboard storage
microSD slot
Micro USB port
HDMI port
Out of the box use as a universal remote
VGA front-facing camera (for video chatting)
5 megapixel rear-facing camera, with flash
Android 2.2/2.3
Vizio tablet specs:
8-inch LCD – 1024 x 768
1 GHz “plus” CPU
4 GB of storage (2 GB for the user, 2GB for the OS)
This phone is just what i was hoping for in HTC/ Verizon/ Win Mobile. minus the keyboard.
With the Windows Marketplace to make it easy to get apps on the go. The fight is on to compare with Blackberry App World, Google Marketplace, and iPhone App Store.
Mobile TV and V CAST Video on Demand services allow this phone to stand out. As One of Verizons first smartphones to allow mobile TV , HTC really out done it with the Kick Stand/ Antenna for the best windscreen viewing on its 3.6in screen.
You are able to watch shows from networks such as Bravo, CBS, CBS College Sports, CBS News, CNBC, Comedy Central, ESPN, ESPNEWS, ESPN Radio, FOX, FOX News, FOX Sports, MSNBC, MTV, MTV Tr3ìs, NBC, NBC Sports, NBC News, and Nickelodeon 24hrs A day.
FM radio is something new with Windows mobile phones, And comes built right in this this device.
You also get Microsoft BING application on the phone. You can do things such as MAP, Traffic,Movies, Directions, Gas Prices, Weather,..etc.
While your out after you found the directions to your local restaurant take some pictures with your 5Mp Camera HTC through in
The Exterior of the phone is pretty slim, and perfect to slide in your pocket and GO! Great phone overall!
Price and availability:
The HTC Imagio will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning Oct. 6 and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning Oct. 20 for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the mail-in rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
Monthly access packages for V CAST Mobile TV range for $15 per month.
Features
EV–DO, 1X RTT capable (Rev. A capable); GSM Quad Band (GSM/GPRS/EDGE); UMTS/WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA
Windows Mobile® 6.5 Professional OS
HTC Touch FLO 3D Navigation
Microsoft® Office Mobile: Create and edit Word Mobile and Excel® files; view (not create) in PowerPoint® Mobile; create notes with OneNote® Mobile; Adobe® Reader® PDF viewer
Qualcomm MSM7600 Processor, 528MHz
Memory: Flash: 512MB; RAM; 288MB
Wi–Fi Connectivity (802.11 b/g)
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology (v2.1)
Mobile Broadband Connect capable
Browser: Opera® Mobile
3.6″ Touch–sensitive Display: 480×800 pixel; 65K color support TFT–LCD
Virtual QWERTY Keyboard
5 megapixel camera with auto–focus and video capture
3.5mm 4–Pole Headset Jack
microSDâ„¢ memory slot (up to 16GB)
V CAST Music with Rhapsody® (Subscripton, Wireless and PC Downloads) capable
The great people at Verizon has Provided us with this one.
The RIM Blackberry Tour (9630) comes ready to use with 256mb of onboard memory with a upgradable Micro SD slot. With its 480 x 360 pixel screen it compliments the 3.2 megapixel camera/video well.
When taking this product out the box i was very surprised with the weight and how slim the phone was. The internet on this thing was amazing! Verizon 3g really does get the job done.Texting and Emailing couldnt have been easier,with the qwerty board, and the red message indicator light on the front.
The Scroll wheel on the front could not have made navigation on this easier.
On the the left side of the device is a customizeable button which is defaulted as Voice Dailing on the right side is volume up and down, and another customizable button which is defaulted as Camera. Also on the right side is a 3.5mm headphone jack for quick hookup with your favorite headphones.
For full details of this phone check out the verizon site . The blackberry 9630 tour comes in two models one with the camera , and one without, and is $269.99 with a 2 year contract. Check out the full specs, and photos below!
Size (L x W x D): 112 x 62 x 14.2 mm Weight: 130 grams Memory: 256 MB internal Flash memory Expandable Memory: microSD located under the battery door cover Battery: 1400 mAh removable/rechargeable cryptographic lithium cell Battery Life: TBD Keyboard: 35 key backlit QWERTY Display: High resolution HVGA 480×360 pixel Camera: 3.2 MP camera, flash auto focus GPS: Assisted, autonomous and simultaneous GPS enabled with preloaded BlackBerry Application for e911 capabilities Media Player: Video format support MPEG4; Audio format support MP3, AAC AAC+ etc Bluetooth: Bluetooth V2.0; mono/stereo headset, hands-free, PBAP Headset: 3.5mm stereo headset capable USB Port: Enables charging and high-spead data synchronization via USB “A†to micro USB “B†cable Network Support: Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900MHz
GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks
Single-band: 2100 MHz
UMTS/HSPA networks
Dual-Band: 800/1900 MHz
CDMA/EVDO Rev A networks
Those of you who are lucky enough to have a TiVo® HD, TiVo® HD XL or TiVo® Series3™ DVR just got some added functionality.You now have the ability to stream over 12,000 movies & TV episodes from Netflix via any broadband connection.This requires the Netflix unlimited plan but comes with no additional costs to TiVo® owners. There are a few steps to follow to get your activation code added to the Netflix website. Once that process is complete you will have access to your instant Queue right on your TV screen.Like with other devices utilizing this service there is no way to add movies in real time.You can only adjust your Queue by accessing the Netflix website.Hopefully they make some enhancements in the future that include this ability.
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