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A whole new slate of audio electronics from Sony in 2012
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Sony didn't hold back its engineers this year when it came to iterating on its extensive lineup of audio products for 2012. The new STR-DH820 AV receiver features five HDMI inputs that'll pass 3D and an integrated iPhone/iPod dock. There are three new Blu-ray enabled home theater systems, the BDV-N890W is leading the way with built-in 802.11N, wireless rear speakers and an iOS app for audio control wherever you put the included HomeShare wireless speaker. There are also two new HomeShare network speakers, the A-NS310 and SA-N4S10, which like its bigger brother, support AirPlay. Finally the very expensive SS-AR2 floor speakers are making their way stateside to replace the SS-AR1. The complete...
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Sony's 2012 lineup of Blu-ray players, one with 4K
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Another year, another slate of new Blu-ray players from Sony. The BDP-S790 is of particular interest with its ability to convert Blu-ray's 1080p to 4K. Both it and the BDP-S590 of course do 3D and include WiFi, which like those before it, facilitates the delivery of more video and audio streaming opportunities than we can list. In addition to favorites like Netflix and Hulu Plus, you can also access the Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited streaming services from the Sony Entertainment Network. If you've ever wished there was an easier way to share what you were watching with your followers and friends, the new Socialize viewing application lets you do just that directly from the player. The ...
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Sharp to deliver first 80-inch Quattron 3DTV, 20 more new HDTVs
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So you wanted an 80-inch TV, but you also wanted 3D? No problem, come April, as Sharp has announced plans to release the LC-80LE844U for $6,499. Another thing unlike the LC-80LE632U released late last year, the new model features the new for 2012 Quattron Pixel Plus II. The entire 2012 Sharp lineup features built-in WiFi and Sharp's SmartCentral that delivers streaming options like Netflix, Hulu, many others and an AirPlay like feature called Beamzit. The feature still missing from the 80-inch is local dimming, only available on the 60 and 70-inch 9 Series. A full breakdown and listing of all the models of each series, along with the press release, after the break.
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ASUS' VA278Q: 27-inch 2560 x 1440 IPS Display Due Out This Year
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ASUS just showed me their first 27-inch 2560 x 1440 IPS panel (pictured above). Pricing and availability are both unknowns although I am hearing 2H 2012 may be likely for the display. There are VGA, DL-DVI, DP and HDMI inputs of course. The panel can be rotated 90 degrees as well.
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ASUS shows Z9PE-D8 WS dual-socket 2011 mobo
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Performance zealots will remember the ASUS Z7S WS which went head on with then Intel 'Skulltrail' D5400XS Xeon luxury gaming platform (using dual unlocked QX9775 chips), but since then ASUS has done nothing of that sort, leaving EVGA with the iconic SR-2 to mop up things in the Xeon 55xx/56xx era, as vrzone reports today.
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ASUS ROG Rampage IV GENE X79 mATX Gaming Board
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Rampage IV GENE continues the legacy of Republic of Gamers motherboards by delivering gamers with enhanced performance that places a premium on fidelity and speed. SupremeFX III™ EMI-shielded audio guarantees better in-game sound, Intel Ethernet LAN and ROG GameFirst technology boost online multiplayer performance, while ROG Extreme Engine Digi+ II digital voltage regulation promotes improved overclocking. The board further uses Black Metallic capacitors and NexFET™ Power Block MOSFETs for added durability and heat resistance. Unlike budget micro ATX boards, it supports 2-way NVIDIA® SLI™ and AMD CrossFireX™.
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CES 2012: Sony intros Android-based Walkman Z1000 to battle iPod
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Sony unveiled an interesting gem tonight at CES 2012, as it introduced the Android 2.3-powered Walkman Z1000 series Mobile Entertainment Player to go against the iPod touch and the Galaxy Player.
For what is primarily a music player, Sony wanted to make sure this thing has a great music experience. In terms of audio quality, the Walkman Z1000 boasts a “S-Master MX” digital amplifier to reduce unwanted noise and distortion. In terms of usability, there’s a dedicated W button on board. Tapping it instantly launches the music app from wherever you are.
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Sony Ericsson is no more, long live Sony Mobile Communications
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Sony just announced today the official break-up with its Sony Ericsson jailhouse tat, which has been bugging it for quite some time. The mobile phone joint venture with the Swedish telecom company Ericsson had a good run for over a decade, but recently it became an obstacle for Sony's grand "four-screen" idea for seamless convergence across its smartphone, tablet, computer and TV lineups.
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Sony announces its Walkman Z Android PMP for the U.S.
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During its CES presentation, Sony announced it will bring its Android-based Walkman Z portable music player to U.S. markets. The device ships with a range of internal storage options, and the usual array of WiFi, DLNA, and Bluetooth connectivity.
While prior Sony PMPs did not officially reach U.S. shores; Sony has decided the time is right to unleash Android Walkman's on North American shores. Smartphones continue to eat into the PMP market – Apple’s iPod sales have contracted as iPhone sales increase – but there is probably a market for people who already have invested in the Android ecosystem who would like a touch-based music device that can use the apps they’ve already paid for.
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AT&T serving up wireless data for the PlayStation Vita
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AT&T has announced it will be the exclusive U.S. wireless carrier for Sony’s upcoming PlayStation Vita release. AT&T will serve up two flavors of its data plans for the new 3G-enabled portable gaming unit – 250 MB for $14.99 and 2GB for $25. While that may seem steep, particularly if you factor in the already high hardware and software costs that are speculated to be the cause of the Vita’s poor sales overseas, the good news is both plans are month-to-month with no contract commitments required.
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Nokia CEO: We won't fragment Windows Phone
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During the CES 2012 introduction of the Lumia 900, Nokia’s CEO Stephen Elop was touting the fact that the company would have exclusive apps from heavy-hitters on its Lumia line before any other Windows Phone got it. While Nokia needs to stand out from the crowd, Elop clearly stated that the company would never do anything to fragment the platform.
As Nokia and Elop have said many times, it’s now a battle of ecosystems between iOS, Android and Windows Phone. While Apple controls most of the aspects of iOS (the App Store still relies on third-parties for content), Nokia is in a trickier position because the success of HTC and Samsung Windows Phones could eventually help Nokia by raising aware...
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Apple's head Tim Cook given stock options worth $376 million, the largest CEO package in a decade
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Apple has given its current CEO Tim Cook a gigantic retainer package in the form of restricted stock options to vest in 2016 and 2021, says today's proxy filing. The package has been worth north of $376 million based on the August 24 closing price of Apple's shares, when the options were granted.
This way the CEO has every incentive to nurture Apple's stock price for the foreseeable future, and the package may one day be worth over a billion, if Apple continues to shatter its sales records all the way to 2016, when half of the options can be converted.
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NVIDIA announces DirectTouch for Tegra3 devices, promises smoother touchscreen experiences
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During their CES presentation today NVIDIA introduced a new technology: DirectTouch. Exclusive to Tegra3 devices, DirectTouch will utilize the low-power 5th core to create a smoother, more responsive touchscreen experience.
While Ice Cream Sandwich has brought the smoothest touch and scrolling experience yet to Android, in the end Android still processes some interface interactions in the same CPU stack as the rest of the operating system, which once in a while leads to a lag between a touch input and response. If DirectTouch can reduce or eliminate that by offloading some of the touchscreen computation to the low-power 5th core, NVIDIA might have a real differentiator on its hands.
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Asus announces unnamed 7" Tegra 3 tablet for $249
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This is kind of a strange announcement. We have all been waiting on the announcement of the pricing for the Asus Eee Pad MeMO, which is a 7" Android Ice Cream Sandwich tablet. We got the specs and release window earlier, but never got the pricing. Then, during the NVIDIA press conference at about 4:45 PM PST, President and CEO of Asus Jen-Hsun Huang, announced the pricing of a 7" Asus tablet, but not the MeMO.
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Optoma Displays New Projectors at BETT 2012
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Optoma is happy to announce that they are one of the many presenters at this year’s BETT 2012. The company will be showing off several new projectors, including the EW675UTi, EX785, and the new ZW210ST. The EW675UTi features 3200 ANSI lumens, a WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution, and a 3000:1 contrast ratio. The projector will be used in a simulated educational environment. The projector comes with an extra short throw lens that allows it to create 100 inch images from only 2.1 feet from the screen. The EX785 comes with 5000 ANSI lumens, a XGA (1024 x 768) resolution, and a 2000:1 contrast ratio. The projector will be paired with Amazing Interactives in order to display a 3D education demonstratio...
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