Home theaters winning raves
February 27, 2005
BY NOBLE SPRAYBERRY
Movie theaters traditionally mean a night out to see a big screen with big sound, but new products can bring a bit of that experience into dens and living rooms.
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Audio/Video, Home Theater
Delphi MyFi XM2GO Portable XM Satellite Radio Receiver
The Delphi MyFi, the first personal, portable XM2GO satellite radio that delivers XM’s Ultimate PlayListâ„¢ anytime, anywhere – at home, at work, in the car and now, on the go.
The hand-held MyFi gives users the personal freedom to enjoy XM Radio’s Ultimate PlayList of more than 130 digital XM channels in two ways: a “live” listening mode and a time-shifting “memory” mode. The MyFi’s live mode enables users to listen live to all of XM’s 68 commercial-free music channels, plus premier news, sports, talk, traffic and weather channels. MyFi’s memory mode – called “My XM” — allows users to store five hours or more of XM’s outstanding content with the press of a button, even when the unit is not in use. The MyFi makes it possible to enjoy XM Satellite Radio anywhere, anytime, effortlessly.
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Tivoli iPod PAL AM-FM Radio—White
Give your iPod a PAL! The Tivoli iPod PAL (Portable Audio Laboratory) AM-FM Radio is designed to be the perfect complement to your iPod, so you can play all your MP3s on the go or in the comfort of your home. Connect your iPod, CD player or other device to the iPod PAL’s auxiliary input, and prepare to be amazed at the expansive sound the PAL’s speaker emits.
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MP3 Watch 256MB USB
Is your old watch just telling you the time? Upgrade to an accessory that does more with the MP3 Watch. This 256MB MP3 player is housed in a fully functioning water-resistant watch on a black leather wristband. Its built-in lithium ion battery recharges either via the included AC adapter or through your Mac or personal computer’s USB port, and with USB 1.1 flash-memory data storage, the MP3/FM Player can even be used as a removable USB Flash disk.
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Dell Axim X50v PDA
The Dell™ 624 MHz Axim X50v delivers performance, connectivity and a brilliant VGA® display in a sleek, sophisticated design. Powered by the Intel® XScale™ PXA270 Processor at 624 MHz, 64 MB SDRAM and 128 MB Intel® StrataFlash® ROM, the device offers excellent performance. This handheld comes equipped with the Microsoft® Windows® Mobile™ 2003 Second Edition operating system with Windows® Media Player 10 Mobile. It includes an integrated CompactFlash Type II and Secure Digital / SDIO Now! / MMC card slots for flexible expansion. Featuring a 3.5 mm headphone / headset jack for headsets, this handheld also includes an Intel® 2700G multimedia accelerator with 16 MB video memory. In addition, the built-in microphone and speaker ensure easy recording while you are on the go. The integrated Wi-Fi (802.11b) and Bluetooth™ wireless technologies offer flexible connectivity options.
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Sony DCRHC40 MiniDV Digital Handycam Camcorder
Capture and transfer video images quickly and easily with Sony’s DCR-HC42 MiniDV Handycam camcorder. Its professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens captures brilliant images with life-like color and tones while the advanced 1.0 megapixel HAD CCD imager provides stunning detail and clarity. The progressive shutter system supplies digital still images with excellent definition and sharpness. This puppy also comes with a 12x Optical digital zoom.
The DCR-HC42 also makes transferring data a cinch via the included Handycam station docking device. Now you can easily connect to television for viewing and to a USB-compatible PC for editing and sharing digital images and video. Memory Stick Duo media compatibility makes it simple for you to take your images with you wherever you go.
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Go Abroad for Cheap Tunes?
John P. Mello Jr.
Wednesday, November 10, 2004
If the restrictions imposed by U.S.-based online music stores frustrate you, you may want to tap into the global market. But download at your own risk.
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Hot Link Pro X12
If your A/V equipment is housed behind an opaque cabinet door or in a closet, infrared remote control signals will not be able to reach it. However, if you don’t like the messy appearance of stacks of components, leaving the cabinet open isn’t a viable option. Luckily, the Hot Linkâ„¢ Pro solves this problem by routing your remote control’s IR signals into the closed cabinet or closet, allowing you to keep up to 12 audio and video components out of sight. The high sensitivity of the Hot Link Pro receiver can also extend the range of your remotes up to 65 feet.
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MP3.com Founder Plans New Music Venture
Joris Evers, IDG News Service
Michael Robertson, the founder of MP3.com and head of desktop Linux company Linspire, next week plans to launch a new music download company and service called MP3tunes.
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Rivals Hope to Sink IPod With Rented Music
By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer
LOS ANGELES – Is music something you own or something you rent?
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