Archos 705 WiFi: photo gallery from CES
Story posted on: January 14, 2008
[CES 2008] We already published about the Archos 705 WiFi in September 2007 when it was launched with the Archos Generation 5 series. It is similar to the Archos 605 but with a 7” display. Click on the photo gallery button (above) to see them. Check out the technical specifications in the full article.
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: Bluetooth Hands-Free Motorcycle Kit
Story posted on: January 14, 2008
[CES 2008] I saw the Parrot SK 4000 at ShowStoppers at CES last week and I finally have the time to publish about it. With this kit you can make and take calls, listen to FM radio or to your favorite digital music while riding your motorcycle. The microphone is mounted on a flexible coupling and the headset speakers are positioned inside the helmet. It links automatically to your Bluetooth A2DP enabled cell phone and you can plug in an iPod or other music player.
It is easy to access all devices functions using the remote control (photo: the device in front of the helmet) that mounts on the handlebars. You can browse your phone book and initiate a phone call via the Text-to-Speech technology.
Technical specifications in the full article
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January 10, 2008
Philips GoGear line: SA2845 Mp3 player
Story posted on: January 10, 2008
[CES 2008] When visiting the Philips booth we noticed this elegant and compact Mp3 player. This model will be available Q1 2008 for a $29-$49 MSRP.
Features includes:
downloads from your PC via USB 2.0
20-preset FM radio stations
OLED display
Built-in battery
20 hours of playtime
4 GB
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Philips and Swarovski Active Crystals: new colors for the fashionable earphones and USB keys
Story posted on: January 10, 2008
[CES 2008] Philips unveiled at CES its new line of luxurious earphones and USB keys. I normally do not like that much the bling bling technology, but this collection is pretty well done: the design and the shapes of the crystal are nice. Technology totally becomes a commodity here!
The new Philips and Swarovski Active Crystals Color range includes the USB Heart Ware Crystal Vitrail Light memory keys, the Space Violet in-ear headphones, the USB Lock Out Jet Hematite memory keys and the Space Jet Hematite in-ear headphones.
Price: headphones $99, USB keys $179, available in selected consumer electronics and department stores February 2008.
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Aigo Omnisphere: speaker Mp3 player
Story posted on: January 10, 2008
Aigo, the Mp3 player leading brand in China, was displaying this good looking speaker / Mp3 player at CES. One of their top selling product in the UK, it is not yet available in the USA, hopefully they will find a distributor.
Technical specifications:
- Plays Mp3 and WMA files
- Simple joystick operation
- High quality sound using BTL technology
- Dynamic base
- Expandable vis SD & MMC Memory card slot
- Variable colored light
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Aigopen: the reading pen for listening to books
Story posted on: January 10, 2008
[CES 2008] Aigo, the leading brand for Mp3 players, PMP and portable storage devices in China, launched this unique gadget in December for the Chinese market. Looking for distributors in the US, they are exhibiting their Aigopen at CES.
By pointing the pen to an image, users can listen to the story related to this image, either in Chinese or in English. To switch from one language to the other is easy: you just need to push a button.
The pen comes with earbuds and books that have been specifically printed to support this technology.
The Forbidden City and some Museums in China have already ordered the pen, Aigo is hoping that book publishers and cultural organizations in the US would like to do the same. If you are a potential client, feel free to email us, we will forward to the Business Development Managers at Aigo.
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Sony 27-inch OLED TV Prototype
Story posted on: January 10, 2008
[CES 2008] The 11-inch OLED TV is the first commercial OLED TV and it looks great in pictures, but it is simply too small to be really interesting in a home. This 27” OLED TV prototype is much more compelling and I can tell you that the image quality is nothing short of formidable. We are a couple of years from large OLED displays, according to industry insiders and we cannot wait to get our hands on one.
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Toilet Seat Marketing is Direct
Story posted on: January 10, 2008
[CES 2008] This is the message from Databank Commerce Corp, and I guess that it worked, because it caught my attention as I walked by, looking for gadgets. This kind of high-tech toilet seat is very common in Japan. They do everything from cleaning the behind to sending a report to your doctor and of course, they have a heated pad. I should have taken the time to write down the specs, but I was laughing my butt off (!)
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Serenata from Bang & Olufsen and Samsung: the most beautiful mobile phone… not for the U.S.
Story posted on: January 10, 2008
[CES 2008] I was so happy to be able to get my hands on the Serenata yesterday! I love the form factor so much, it is so well crafted and so unique. Unfortunately this phone will not be available in the US. Equipped with the ICEpower amplifiers and 2 high quality speaker units, this phone becomes a surprisingly powerful stand alone mini speaker.
The wheel feels great and gives a fluid movement to the thumb. The user interface is not very practical when it comes to enter a phone number, the idea is to have your entire phone book already stored in the device, the navigation with the wheel is then fast.
It is available in Europe for 900 euros without VAT, it will not be sold in the USA, check out the technical features on the Serenata website or the UK product page
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Soundcast SpeakerCast
Story posted on: January 10, 2008
[CES 2008] Here's yet another wireless speaker system for indoor use (unlike the weatherproof OutCast) - the Soundcast SpeakerCast. It works in the same manner as the OutCast, except that this comes in a rectangular form factor and is definitely not waterproof, so you'd best just leave it in the living room. It is now available for $399 at a retail store near you. Check out the other specifications below :-
- 50-watt digital amplifier
- Amplified stereo speaker enclosure with two 2" full range drivers within
- Functions on 2.4GHz band
- 150-foot range
- Includes iCast transmitter for use with iPod
- Connectivity via auxiliary input/output jack
- SRS 3D sound field expansion
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BeoVision 8: “entry level” LCD HDTV from Bang & Olufsen
Story posted on: January 10, 2008
[CES 2008] Bang & Olufsen launched this innovative LCD HDTV (720p) for the US market at CES. For this cutting edge manufacturer an “entry level” price point starts at $3950.00… well, that’s certainly less than the 8 K for the other HDTV in this line… The design is extremely innovative with the possibility to place this TV anywhere in a house: on a stand, on a TV bench, on a table and even on the floor, which might appeal to the younger audience they are trying to target.
Many flat-screen television produce a flat sound, so designer David Lewis created the Orchestra Pit feature, in order to “move the sound forward and up like in a real orchestra pit”. Basically, the bass cabinet in front of the screen containing a down facing bass speaker provides a firm foundation for movies and music while the 2 front units are tuned specifically for the reproduction of the human voice. I had a demo at the company suite at CES, and the sound is very good and has more relief than regular LCD TV units.
BeoVision 8 will be available in all Bang & Olufsen showrooms by February 2008. MSRP $3950.00.
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Soundcast OutCast wireless speaker system
Story posted on: January 10, 2008
[CES 2008] Soundcast has rolled out its OutCast all-weather outdoor speaker system that targets music enthusiasts, and I must say the demonstration sounded pretty good. This weatherproof system has a charge time of approximately 1.5 hours (2 hours if you're using it to play something), while it claims to last up a dozen hours even at full blast. Audio is transmitted via the 2.4GHz spectrum, and each transmitter has three frequencies to choose from. This is more a home solution than a commercial one, although you could use it in a small store if you'd like. There is a 350 foot range with this, and it works just fine with any audio device that takes advantage of the auxiliary input/output jack. The OutCast is now available for $699 a pop.
- One 8" downward-firing woofer
- Four 3" high frequency drivers in an omni-directional array
- 100 watt digital amplifier
- Constructed of water resistant plastic
- Internal AC power supply
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Ad Notam parades mirror TVs
Story posted on: January 10, 2008
[CES 2008] Mirror TVs are old hat by now, but Ad Notam's booth was certainly interesting to look at as they presented a fair bit of variety. The Ad Notam representative claimed that these custom displays measure anywhere from 2.5" to 3.9" thick while featuring low heat emission. The power source is located outside, hence the opportunity to keep temperatures low. The bathroom units are (naturally) waterproof, and the wires are all protected with a metal pipe. There isn't any specific price tags attached to these displays, but logic dictates they ought to retail for a premium over regular LCD TVs. There’s a new feature available with their line now – a wireless bathroom mirror TV. Indulgence or necessity? You decide with your wallet.
