Archive for September, 2010

Samsung unveils HMX-T10 HD camcorder

Posted in Samsung by Conner Flynn on September 2nd, 2010

Samsung just introduced its latest HMX-T10 camcorder, which features a 20-degree angled lens and the ability to capture up to 1920 x 1080 resolution videos and stills up to 4.7-megapixels. There’s also a 2.7-inch touchscreen LCD display so you can see what you’re filming while you are filming it.

Some other features include optical image stabilization, and a 10x zoom. It will cost you $299 when it arrives in September. If you’ve been holding off on a camcorder, this might be the one.

BenQ also has an Android tablet

Posted in BenQ by Conner Flynn on September 2nd, 2010

BenQ is known for its computer monitors, and since a tablet is just a powerful monitor wrapped around a computer, they want in on the tablet game too. The company has just announced its Android-powered tablet, called the BenQ nReader R100.

The tablet is powered by a 667MHz Samsung ARM-based processor and is capable of running Android 2.2 Froyo, though we aren’t sure if the device will be shipping with Android 2.2. Some other features include a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 pixel resistive touchscreen display, HDMI output, 12-hour battery life, Wi-Fi and 3G.

Samsung 55-inch C9000 LCD with Touch Remote

Posted in Samsung by Conner Flynn on September 2nd, 2010

Check out that remote mirroring the TV’s dipslay. It’s a 3-inch touchsreen remote control that’s now shipping with the LED backlit 200Hz Samsung C9000 . The TV measures just 7.98-mm thin and 55-inches diagonally. The remote is built on a 600MHz ARM 11 processor with a custom remote control layer on top of Linux and a 2.4GHz 802.11n radio.

That means you have lots of options to control and view your media, like watching the game even when you have to walk away for a few minutes. You can also preview other channels without interrupting others in the room. It also supports DLNA for streaming your media from compatible devices.

New Zune HD coming soon?

Posted in Zune HD by Conner Flynn on September 1st, 2010

When it comes to design, the Zune HD is one of the best. So we are glad to know that a new version may be in the works. ZDNet thinks that some new Zune hardware is coming soon. We don’t have much in the way of details, but speculation is that it would be packing an ARM CPU with some software tricks from Windows Phone 7.

Whatever the case, we should know by early 2011 as that’s when it would arrive.

Samsung to launch new Galaxy S smartphone on September 16?

Posted in Samsung by Conner Flynn on September 1st, 2010

Samsung fans may want to clear their calendars on September 16th if you happen to be in New York. Why? Because Samsung will be throwing an event that will see the launch of another Android device. It is likely a new Galaxy S smartphone, but until we get something official, that’s just an educated guess.

September 16th is also when Samsung will present its Media Hub platform, an online movie/video store that is specially designed for Samsung smartphones. Very interesting.

Samsung announces YP-Q3 And YP-U6 Media Players

Posted in Samsung by Conner Flynn on September 1st, 2010

Samsung has announced not one, but two new music players for music lovers. The YP-Q3 and YP-U6 will both be showcased at the upcoming IFA show.

The YP-Q2 features a simple design with a color-matching user interface, 5.1-channel sound support, SoundAlive, and up to 45 hours of audio playback and 6-hours of video playback. The YP-U6 is a simpler media player with a color display, SoundAlive, fitness mode, voice feedback, and up to 20 hours of continuous audio playback per charge.

New Apple TV is $99

Posted in Apple TV by Conner Flynn on September 1st, 2010

The new Apple TV is now a streaming-focused device in a small matte black enclosure. The device has HDMI, Ethernet, optical audio, and USB plugs in back, along with 802.11n. There’s no local storage. The new streaming HD TV rentals from ABC and Fox will be just 99 cents, while first run HD movies will be $4.99.

Other services include Netflix, YouTube, Flickr, and Mobile Me, as well as Rotten Tomatoes integration in the movie catalog. You can stream from your computer and iOS 4.2′s AirPlay enables streaming from an iPad straight to an Apple TV.

Apple announces iTunes 10 with Ping social network

Posted in iTunes by Conner Flynn on September 1st, 2010

It isn’t really a surprise, but Apple has announced iTunes 10, complete with a brand new logo. The standout feature of iTunes 10 is Ping. Think a music-centered social network like Last.fm.

It will let you get your social fix by following people, even artists, establishing a “circle of friends,” do the whole comment thing, check out custom song and album charts, and find over 17,000 concert listings. Ping is also making the jump to the iPhone and iPod touch, and it’s available with iTunes 10 today.

iPod touch gets retina display, FaceTime, HD video recording

Posted in iPod Touch by Conner Flynn on September 1st, 2010

With all of the news at today’s event, you didn’t think that the iPod Touch would get away unscathed did you? The new iPod touch now includes the Retina Display from the iPhone 4, an Apple A4 core, 3-axis gyroscope, Game Center, and FaceTime support thanks to the addition of a front cam.

Pretty sweet huh? It also has a rear cam that is capable of HD video. $229 gets you the 8GB version, $299 for the 32GB, and $399 for 64GB.

iPod nano gets smaller and lighter, $149 for 8GB or $179 for 16GB

Posted in iPod Nano by Conner Flynn on September 1st, 2010

Apple just revealed the 6th generation iPod nano, with a radical new redesign. The clickwheel is gone, replaced with a touchscreen interface and a shuffle-like square form factor. It’s 46 percent smaller and 42 percent lighter. Like I said, radical.

There are volume buttons on the side and a clip on the back as well as that multitouch touchscreen. You can expect 24 hours of audio playback. Seven color options will be available, including a Product RED option, with prices set at $149 for 8GB or $179 for 16GB.

Apple announces re-designed iPod shuffle

Posted in iPod by Conner Flynn on September 1st, 2010

Well, we knew it was coming and sure enough Apple has just announced a brand new, re-designed iPod shuffle that looks pretty neat. The buttons are back, and this version has up to a 15 hour battery life.

It comes in five colors, and will cost $49. You can pre-order it today if you can’t wait and it will ship next week.

Apple shows off iOS 4.2, with AirPlay media streaming

Posted in Apple by Conner Flynn on September 1st, 2010

So another thing that Apple is showing off today is iOS 4.2, which will be everything iOS 4.1 is, plus some iPad-specific extras.

The most interesting thing here is AirPlay, Apple’s redub for AirTunes, with the addition of being able to stream music and video from your computer to your i-device over WiFi. You can expect that Apple will launch iOS 4.2 for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch devices in November.

Apple announces iOS 4.1

Posted in Apple by Conner Flynn on September 1st, 2010

Apple has announced iOS 4.1, which has several important bug fixes and some other interesting additions. There are fixes for the proximinity sensor issue, Bluetooth, and also improvements to iPhone 3G performance.

Some of the new features include High Dynamic Range photos, HD video uploads over WiFi, TV show rentals and a Game Center. High Dynamic Range photos will take a pic that actually takes three separate photos, one with highlights, shadows, and midranges. It combines them together to make HDR photos, which have more detail and depth.

Epson debuts Stylus NX625 AIO printer

Posted in Epson by Shane McGlaun on September 1st, 2010

Epson is one of the biggest printer makers around and when I hear the name I automatically think about expensive ink. I once had a printer from Epson that cost more to fill with ink than I paid for the printer. Epson has unveiled a new printer called the Stylus NX625.

The NX625 is a printer that is aimed at the home user and can print, scan, and copy. The thing can print in black at 15 ppm or in color at 7.2 ppm. It is also capable of printing on two sides of a page automatically at 7.6 ppm in black and 4.6 ppm in color.

HP debuts new Mini 210 netbook computer

Posted in HP by Shane McGlaun on September 1st, 2010

HP has announced several new computers today including the Mini 210 series. This machine comes in a variety of colors and has the size and performance that mobile types want when on the go for general computing tasks.

The little netbook has a 10.1-inch screen that is LED backlit and supports 720p resolution. The machine can be optioned with the new Intel dual core N550 Atom processor or the older N455 processor. The machine runs Windows 7 Starter or Home Premium.