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Thursday, July 09, 2009

Lacie LaCinema Rugged HD media player

With Lacie's new LaCinema Rugged HD media player you can enjoy your high def entertainment wherever you've got access to a TV.

Simply fill the 500GB hard drive with your favourite films and videos and then take it on the road with you. When you find an HDMI equipped telly hook it up, sit back and enjoy your own personal cinema.

It can handle H.264, MKV, WMV and MPEG-4 format files and there's even a remote included so you can control it from afar.

The LaCinema Rugged HD is available now for £289.99, see Lacie for further details.

Monday, July 06, 2009

IOGear Wireless USB to VGA adapter

With IOGear's new Wireless USB to VGA adapter kit you can extend your desktop to a second screen without adding to your cable count.

It can beam your screen wirelessly to a remote display up to 9m away, so it's perfect for presentations or just freeing BBC iPlayer from your PC so you can watch it on your big screen TV.

It can support streaming video up to 720p and a desktop PC resolution up to 1,600x1,200 pixels.

The Wireless USB to VGA adapter is available now for £155.22 from Tenzy.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Flip Ultra HD camcorder

For a quick and easy way to capture high definition video, the Flip Ultra HD is ideal.

It packs 8GB of internal memory, which is enough space to store up to two hours of 720p footage. Once you've finished shooting, getting the material onto your PC couldn't be simpler - just fold out the built in USB port and plug it straight in.

It's powered by a rechargeable AA battery pack, so if you run out of juice you can pop in some regular batteries and carry on filming.

The Flip Ultra HD is available to pre-order now for £159.95 from Firebox.

Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Philips 9604 series TV

With Philips new 9604 series TV you don't need any external boxes to browse the internet, it's got wireless web access baked right in. The Net TV feature provides easy access to web pages via the remote control.

The 9604 is available in both 32in and 37in screen sizes and its Pixel Perfect HD engine ensures images look crisp by processing 500 million pixels every second.

It's well connected too, with five HDMI ports on offer, plus Wi-Fi and wired networking so you can access audio, video and pictures stored on network devices in your home.

The 9604 series will be available in June for £999 (32in) and £1,299 (37in), see Philips for more information.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Benq GP1 mini projector

Benq's new palm sized GP1 projector measures a titchy 136x54x120mm and weighs just 640g, but it can still kick out an image up to 80in in size.

There are no bulbs to worry about as it uses LED technology so there are no costly replacement parts. It features a built in media player, so you can view videos or photos directly from USB storage devices.

It supports regular video inputs as well and there's even a built in 2W speaker so you don't need to pack your own.

The GP1 will be available in June for £499, see Benq for further details.

Friday, May 08, 2009

Popcorn Hour A-110 media streamer

The Popcorn Hour A-110 provides an easy way to enjoy your digital content on your TV.

Hook it up to your telly via HDMI and it'll playback files at up to 1080p HD resolution. It can access content stored on your PC, a network drive, digital camera or USB storage devices.

There's the option to install a hard drive inside the base model, or if that seems like too much hassle then you can buy it with a 500GB or 1TB disk already fitted.

The Popcorn Hour A-110 is available now from £199 from Advanced MP3 Players.

Monday, May 04, 2009

Sony HDR-TG3 HD Camcorder

Sony's HDR-TG3 is a digital camcorder with a titanium casing, loaded with a 2.36-megapixel CMOS sensor and full HD recording capacities. It's one of the smallest and lightest camcorders in its category.

Sony has managed to pack all of its latest technologies into a scratch-proof and smudge-resistant casing that weighs just 240 grams.

This digital gem, which was voted Best Flash Memory HD Camcorder 2008 at the EISA awards, is able to capture videos onto memory card in AVCHD format, with a resolution of up to 1,920 x 1,080 pixels. The touch screen control helps you take the best possible video, enabling features like face detection, a D-Range Optimizer for pixel density control, as well as a Zebra mode, manual exposure and focusing functions.

You’ll even be able to enjoy your creations on an HD TV using its HDMI socket. The Sony HDR-TG3 comes complete with a docking station equipped with a DVD Burn button, making transferring, saving and archiving videos to disc faster and easier.

Thursday, April 30, 2009

LG M227WD TV monitor combo

LG's new M227WD monitor is great if you're pushed for space - not only can you hook it up to your PC but it doubles as a TV as well.

The 22in screen supports a 1080p high definition resolution of 1,920x1,080 pixels and has a wide 170 degree viewing angle.

In addition to the two HDMI ports for digital connections you'll also find two Scart sockets plus VGA, DVI, Component, S-Video and Composite and it features built in speakers as well.

The M227WD is available now for £200, see LG for further details.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Sony BDP-S360 Blu-ray player

The BDP-S360 may be Sony's latest entry level Blu-ray player, but that doesn't mean it skimps on features.

It can provide full 7.1 surround sound thanks to its ability to decode DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD audio. You also get stunning pictures too thanks to its support of 1080p Full HD images and 24fps playback for movies.

It's quick to start up, taking just six seconds, and it includes technology to detect and correct wobbling discs for better playback of bent or scratched titles.

The BDP-S360 will be available soon, see Sony for more information.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Cowon D2+ MP3 player

The Cowon D2+ promises to make the most of your music thanks to its BBE+ technology which can enhance poor quality files.

It's available in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB capacities and there's an SD card slot for further expansion if that's not enough. The front is filled by a large 2.5in touchscreen display so it's suitably equipped for video as well as audio.

Battery life is pretty impressive too - rated at ten hours for video or a massive 52 hours if you're just listening to music.

The Cowon D2+ is available now from £99, see Advanced MP3 Players for more information.


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