Monthly Archives: July 2009

Vacuum tubes for your computer

Vacuum tubes for your computer

Most people have MP3s on their computer, compressed audio files that do not sound as good as vinyl records or CDs, but not much space. But audiophiles, if their computers for music, is more likely that the uncompressed files, such as that FLACS let no audio quality. For them there is the Neuhaus T-2-amp.

The $ 800 amp, the music from your computer, converts the analog sound and then amplifies it with vacuum tubes, the sound warmer and richer. Think of it as a way to make your music sounds like it is played from a turntable, if it really played on your laptop. Only not with his power to MP3s.

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Band Hero DS attachments revealed

Band Hero DS attachments revealed

You and your kids crazy peripherals and accessories. In my time we had an Atari 2600 and the only thing on it was a joystick. Bah! Now children can have plants for all. Are you a game or cleaning with a vacuum? Well, here are some band Hero DS attachments.

Players can use the On Tour Guitar investment, sing some vocals on the system built-in microphone, or use the drum skin top facility for percussion. However, if you already have an upgrade to the DSI, then bad for you. The Guitar attachments not able to plug into the GBA cartridge port, the system does not have, and the drum skin will not fit on the frame.

That should give you whippersnappers.

via Joystiq

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NZXT M59 Makes Upgrading Easy

NZXT M59 Makes Upgrading Easy

NZXT M59
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When it comes to the case, you want something that you can all the components (with some room for future upgrades), they are cool, look good and still within budget. The new center of M59 Tower NZXT looks as if it should fit any of these criteria.

The feature list for this case looks a lot like some of the other NZXT offers which have impressed us in the past. You have 5 fans for airflow, including optional side-and top-mounted 120mm fan. Like most of NZXT’s cases, you will notice, pre-drill holes for mounting a liquid cooling solution. The front and mesh-look is probably enough to sell for most people, but there are two functions that I would like to say that you should think really long and hard about updating your case.

NZXT M59
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SSD’s are more and more popular these days, especially with players. They are still a bit expensive, but they can add that little bit more performance you are looking for. Unfortunately, if you are installing on your system, you will soon realize that you do not need to mount. The guys over at NZXT were wise enough to see this problem, and two 2.5 “drive bays for just that reason.

Even thinking about upgrades if you have installed a liquid cooling system you probably had to deal with the motherboard from the case. This is because you usually need a special mount on the back of the card. Once again, the M59 for you. A look behind the CPU is still open on the case, just on the side. Your Board is still attached to the case, but now you only need to the side to mount. Very stylish. You can order this case until next month.

NZXT M59
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Samsung intros 1,000W Blu-ray home theater

Samsung intros 1,000W Blu-ray home theater

Samsung on Tuesday announced the imminent publication of the latest Blu-ray home theater system, the HT-BD3252. The 5.1-channel system consists of wireless rear speakers and a built-in Wi-Fi connection for access to a multimedia library, visit the user’s PC. Rated at 1,000 W total power, the Bio-Sport cone-and kelp-speakers has an automatic sound calibration function, a microphone to the speaker for a particular space. A number of HD audio formats, including the latest Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio standards.

The HT-BD3252 the bundled Blu-ray player supports BD-Live content, so that they have access to online content on select Blu-ray discs with an Ethernet port or the included wireless USB dongle. Paid and subscription services like Netflix and Pandora are also directly from the player interface. This fall, a promised firmware upgrade will connect users Blockbuster Video OnDemand service.

Local playback options include a USB-connected device, a portable hard drive, the above networked PC and an iPod dock. Remaining liabilities consist of a single HDMI-CEC output, composite output, two HDMI-CEC inputs and one optical input.

The HT-BD3252 will ship in August.

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Toshiba intros Wi-Fi digital photo frames

Toshiba intros Wi-Fi digital photo frames

Toshiba on Monday announced it has partnered with Frame Channel, a web-based Digital Photo Frame Integration Service to weather, news and sports info, and photos uploaded to its new line of digital media frames. It is an 8-inch frame and 10-inch frame offered. Videos and music into the frame channel server is also on the frames.

Via Frame Channel, users can also upload pictures link to other hosting sites like Flickr, Photobucket and Facebook. Several friends and family members can upload new photos related accounts. Frame Channel, more than 1,000 channels in 19 categories, some of which can be demonstrated on a new “home screens and updates. Registration for the channels are automatically updated real-time information.

The pictures have a passion for the automatic adjustment Senor landscape or portrait screen orientation. Home Home screens using screens, the contact-sensitive, which lights up when touched the controls. The Home screen can be a calendar, clock, and selected functional channels.

The 8-inch DMF82X is available in black or white, while the 10-inch DMF102X can be only in black. All begin shipping in August.

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Olevia HD Media Player

Olevia HD Media Player

Here is a device that extends from the crowd. The Olevia HD Media Player, also known as CP-500. This Media Player can decode, playback and full HD video output (Amazing 1080p) via the HDMI 1.3 interface. Supported codecs are MKV, MPEG2-HD, HD-VC-1, HD movie and HD AVC H.264 RMVB. You can also use power from a USB flash drive or hard drive to your new HDTV.

Yes, it comes with built-in network connectivity, so that you through your files from a PC screen. The network function allows the video file on your PC, NAS, which is in your room and play them on TV in the living room. Pretty awesome device.

It is available from Brando.

via CoolestGadgets

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Next iPod headphones may store user data

Next iPod headphones may store user data

Wild, as Apple’s patent applications and go crazy, at the latest surface is not too absurd is to remain only on paper forever.

The name of the U.S. application describes the embedding in Flash memory headphones to enable them to store user data and transfer music from one player to another.

Easy Upgrade

That could be something of preferred settings if you have an iPod or iPhone – Equalizer and various options, for example – in the iTunes store. Clearly, such a move would appeal to all their iPod.

The “Save data and improved features for headset portable media device” technology also a possibility, audio playback with gestures such as sliding a finger on a handsfree microphone.

via unwiredview

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Asustek T1 TV Monitor

Asustek T1 TV Monitor

Asustek has rolled up its latest offering – the T1-TV-Monitor Series, brings the functionality of a desktop monitor and LCD TV technology, offers HDTV Broadcasting, the sharp and clear in addition to dealing with full-HD Blu – ray disc playback without a problem.

You get built-in TV tuner with 16:9 aspect ratio, a 5ms response time, Asus Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCRS)-technology, 20,000:1 contrast ratio, two HDMI inputs, and is available in 22 “, 24″ and 27 “sizes – ideal for those who love shows on both digital (DVB-T) and analog (PAL SECAM) channels. I do not know, but in pricing.

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Logitech launches four multimedia speakers

Logitech launches four multimedia speakers

Logitech has announced four new multimedia speakers, with “360-degree” sound.

The Logitech Z320 Speaker System, Logitech Z323 speaker system, Logitech Speaker System and the Logitech Z520 Speaker System Z523 offer omnidirectional acoustics which is claimed to see a larger sweet spot.

The Z320 is angled as ideal for the office or on the move, simply plug in and enjoy 10 watts of sound, “said Logitech.

The Z323 is 30 watts and a ported, down-firing subwoofer and is considered “ideal” for home use with an enhanced two-way design and 26 watts of power.

The Z523 System consists of satellites and a 6.5-inch Down-Firing subwoofer that claims to “deliver deep lows for rich bass you can feel.”

All products are available in the UK from September 2009.

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Samsung HMX-U10 point-and-shoot 10MP camcorder

Samsung HMX-U10 point-and-shoot 10MP camcorder

Samsung has unveiled its latest camcorder and HMX-U10 is about casual point-and-shoot. It measures a compact 56 x 103 x 15.5mm with a blueprint for a better adaptation of the hand. The camera has both upright 10-megapixel stills recording and 1920 x 1080 Full HD video.

Samsung wants to flip some of the market with this UltraHD. The U10-HMX records to a SDHC card and uses the H.264 video codec. In the back there is a 2-inch LCD for framing and display, together with basic controls. The 1 2.3-inch CMOS fixed focus lens and does not seem to zoom.

Samsung’s share intelligence about allows some basic editing and one-touch YouTube uploads. The Samsung HMX-U10 will be on sale this September.

via slashgear

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