Sharp adds two 3D Blu-ray players for it's lineup

What self respecting consumer electronics manufacturer doesn't offer a 3D Blu-ray player? None we can think of. So obviously it was only a matter of time before Sharp joined in. The BD-HP80U and BD-HP90U will both be available in September and offer a slew of streaming features like DivX, AVCHD, Netflix, Pandora and VUDU, in addition to their 3D Blu-ray playback abilities. Both are wall-mountable using VESA-standard mounts, but the BD-HP90U brings more it can operate horizontally or vertically with its included stand and adds RS232. Look for them on store shelves for $429 and $499 respectively.

SHARP® INTRODUCES TWO 3D NETWORK BLU-RAY DISC™ PLAYERS AT CEDIA 2010

BD-HP80U and BD-HP90U are definitive companions to 3DTVs
for enjoying Blu-ray™ video and wireless streaming content

Maximum Picture Resolution Available via HD 3D 1080p/24 fps Video Output Wireless LAN Ready
DIVX HD / AVCHD / MP3 / JPEG File Playback
Netflix / VUDU / Pandora Streaming

75mm VESA Mounting Patterns for Easy and Flexible Installation

ATLANTA, GA., September 23, 2010 – Sharp today introduces two 3D network Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) players with full HD 3D 1080p/24 fps video output for home entertainment experiences with outstanding and lifelike image clarity. In addition to Blu-ray 3D content, the BD-HP90U and BD-HP80U provide consumers access to content from a wide variety of sources, including Netflix, VUDU and Pandora from the Internet via Wireless LAN. Both models also play standard-definition DVDs and CDs, as well as DIVX HD, JPEG and MP3 files.
"These Blu-ray Disc players offer top-of-the-line performance and operation features that enable consumers to take full advantage of the 3DTV standard as well as the many diverse entertainment options available to them," said Bruce Tripido, associate vice president, Entertainment Products Division, Sharp Electronics Corporation.
When paired with a Sharp AQUOS® Quattron 3D LCD TV, the BD-HP90U and BD-HP80U enable consumers to take advantage of additional performance and convenience features including AQUOS PURE Mode for superior "dot-by-dot" delivery of 1080p content and AQUOS LINK™ function for seamless interoperability between TV and Blu-ray Disc™ player via a simple one cable HDMI® connection. In addition, HDMI® up-scaling even improves the picture and sound quality of standard definition DVDs by optimizing playback signals to 1080p.

Both models enable consumers to take advantage of the latest surround sound formats such as Dolby TrueHD, with lossless 7.1 channel audio reproduction that is bit-for-bit the equivalent of the master recordings.
Wireless LAN compatibility also enables BD-Live™ access to real-time content from the Internet such as movie scene extras, new previews, games, chat and more. The Bonus View function delivers picture-in-picture special features, allowing for viewing of favorite movie scenes and added bonus features simultaneously on compatible Blu-ray discs.
The BD-HP90U and BD-HP80U have 75mm VESA mounting patterns for flexible installation. The BD-HP90U can also operate horizontally or vertically (with a supplied stand) and has a RS232 port control so it can be operated by universal remote control systems.

Pricing and Availability
The BD-HP90U and BD-HP80U will be available in September for MSRPs of $499.99 and $429.99, respectively.

Via Engadget

The Archos 5 Ultimate Video Player

Archos 5 is a portable video player that has best features as it has large, high resolution with touch screen capabilities. Archos 5 also plays music, flash video, stream photos and game compatibility.

As a multipurpose tool Archos 5 offers Pdf Reader, Mac and PC compatibility with built in speakers with options of DVR, GPS and also 3G capabilities.
What other doesn’t know the dark side of this Archos 5 is that it has poor battery life and older accessories are in compatible.

But With improved screen size, image resolution and better sound quality it does pay it part. Best get another battery as a last resort.

The key features in Archos 5 is the digital audio player, Opera web browsing, External HDD function, Adobe Flash 9 video supported, pdf viewer, Flash games and digital photo player.

This gadget comes with 250Gbyte of storage built-in what else do you think that can fit in a giant storage as this is. Audio supports WMA, WAV, Protected WMA (DRM), PCM, ADPCM, MP3.

Achos 5 operates on MS Windows ME, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X and Linux.

All New Gadget - Sanyo M1 for Sprint

Sanyo M1 is the most wanted gadget that is available in the market now and it’s a eye catching and well tuned music center. Sanyo M1 offers 1Gb of internal memory and up 18 hours of music playing time. Put more music and media for greater power in your palm.



Files can be downloaded wirelessly from the Sprint network, or transferred from a PC using the included USB cable, or using Bluetooth® wireless technology. Sanyo M1 battery provides up 18 hours of music playing time, making it your best companion on long trips. The external navigation controls are user friendly with 5 button navigation providing more versatile control over music selections. With 1.3inch 260K color sub LCD makes it easier to navigate even with the phone closed. Transfer unprotected MP3, AAC, and AAC+ files from a PC to the M1 using the included USB cable. Manage music with Playlists using the Sprint Music Store Player.

Background music playing mode listening to music while checking e-mail, sending text messages or browsing the Web. The Background Music Mode is supported in almost all menus except during phone or camera operation, or while using Java® applications or On Demand.

You may also order streaming audio programs available from Sprint, including Sprint Radio, SIRIUS Music®, Rhapsody Radio® and Music Choice®. Watch live streaming television with the optional Sprint TV Live (SM) with additional optional TV/video programming with Sprint TV (SM), utilizing EV-DO technology, Sprint's Power Vision (SM) Network enables streaming video to the M1 at ultra-fast speeds, providing a more clear and fluid mobile viewing experience.

Other Features:-

• Mass Storage Mode - connect the M1 to a PC with the included USB cable, and it becomes a "mass storage device", much like a pen or keychain drive.


• USB2.0 - supports high-speed USB data transfer. The M1 can also be recharged using a USB port.


• Download and play exciting 3-D games
  Personalize your phone by downloading and assigning different ringers to numbers in your address book (72-chord polyphonic ringtones)


• Download unique images to use as screen savers or assign specific images to numbers in your address book


• Java (J2ME) enabled


• Walkie-talkie style communication with Sprint PCS Ready Link (SM)


• Voice Recorder: Record meetings, classes or memos. Store up to 12 hours of recordings using the internal memory.


• Voice-activated dialing. No training required; dials names from phone book.


• Messaging: 2-way SMS (Text, Voice), Picture Mail, Video Mail, Voice Mail, Email, Instant Messaging (IM)


• Answer On-hold: allows you to place a caller on hold while you step out of a meeting
  Call screening/answering machine mode


• 3-D Screensavers


• "Favorites": custom assign shortcuts to favorite menu items


• Vibrate patterns: set different vibrate patterns for different types of incoming calls (Voice/Ready Link), Voicemail or Messaging


• Backlit keypad (blue)


• Tools: Alarm Clock, World Clock, Calendar, Countdown, Stop Watch, Calculator


• Digital Dual Band: 1.9 GHz, 800MHz


• TTY Capable


• HAC Rating: M4

Its like you having your Ipod around and also the phone with the same feature but M1 has it all, others may consider this little gadget to be everything that they could hope for.

Zen Portable Media Player

This sleek device is meant to play video and music on the go. The battery capable of playing for more than 22 hours of continuous audio playtime or up to seven hours continuous video playtime. The creative Zen Portable Media Center has 3.8 inch LCD display that delivers crisp and clear images and a removable /rechargeable Li-ion polymer battery, just a swap a fresh battery keeps it on the move.

- 20Gbyte of storage capacity that can stores up to 85 hours of movies,
- Store and listen up to 9000 songs,
- Carry and enjoy up to tens of thousands of photos,
- Large, high resolution 3.8" TFT LCD backlit for crisp and clear images,
- Powerful Windows® Mobile operating system lets you easily sync, find and manage your digital entertainment,
- Quickly transfer content from your PC to your ZEN Portable Media Center with its USB 2.0 interface,
- Built-in speakers means you can enjoy your movie or music.

Support Popular formats:-
- WMV
- WMA,
- MP3,
- JPG.

Get One Now:-

Music Under Water.

Thanks to NU-Global who had made this possible. NU Global had introduced a unique NU Dolphine mp3 player, which can be played underwater.

Now swimmer’s can enjoy music with ease and don’t have to listen to the humming sounds. The waterproof player is designed to be strapped to the side of goggles. The shape it self tells how unique this device can be.
With a cylindrical shape with buttons and earphone jack on the side. To prevent water from seeping into the player, earphone jack is fitted with a special screw-in connector. The earphone is wrapped with a special non-woven fabric membrane to keep the speaker vibration plate dry.

The soft silicon ears fitting fit snugly in the ear to prevent the ear phone from coming loose during swimming.

The capacity of the player is currently at 2Gb, the operating time is roughly 8 hours on a single charge.

Compliant with international IPx7 water resistance standard
Memory size: 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB
Audio format: MP3, WMACompliant with Full Speed USB 2.0 specification
Compatible with Win2000/WinME/WinXP and Mac OS 8.6+ and Linux 2.4.0
Non-volatile solid-state storage - data retention for at least 10 years

Water Proof Casings and other Mp3 Player

Portable USB power via Battery

A small & simple, yet very powerful USB charger for your mp3 player,
Camera, cell phone, and just about any other gadget that you may plug into a USB port
to get it charge!

The charger circuitry and 2 AA batteries fit into an Altoids gum tin,
And will run your iPod for hours! it needs 2.5x more than you'd get from a 9V USB charger!
You can use rechargeable batteries instead.

Test Results:-
iPod video (tested, using alkaline batteries): Last for 3hrs for video (1 full recharge)
iPod shuffle (not tested): 60 hours or more (5 full recharges)
iPod mini (tested w/rechargeable): 26 hours and more (1.5 full recharges)

Device Compatibility
Turns out some of the devices doesn't like to be charged with a battery pack,
Usually devices that require special drivers for enhanced to charging.

Tested for computability and functions:
Apple iPod: Mini, Nano rev 1G/2G, Shuffle 1G/2G, Photo/5G/Video
Microsoft Zune
Rio Carbon
Nintendo DS/GameBoy Advance
Sony PSP
Samsung T809
iPaq (5555 pocket pc)
Blackberry
PocketPC HX4700 - Go into the power settings and turn on charging with USB. You should enable charging via USB.
HOLUX GPSlim236 bluetooth GPS
Creative Zen Micro (tested with firmware v1.11.01)
MobiBLU DAH-1500i
Treo 700p
Garmin Edge 305
Mrobe 500 + 100
O2 XDA II
iRiver H340
iMate Jam, iMate SP5 smartphone
Palm TX
Dell DJ Ditty

It works well in every situation. Better more I’m gone give it to you for you to assemble it and build your own USB charger on my next blog.

Samsung BlackJack with Microsoft

The new Samsung BlackJack from Cingular is a new robust, slim, and smart device packed with the powerful and functionality desired by business customers and consumers alike. The phone includes rich entertainment features, powerful business applications, and the familiar look and feel of the Windows Mobile 5.0, turbo-charged by Cingular's 3G-enabled BroadbandConnect service in an ultra sleek design. A technology made easy with all the new features no one can resist the attraction, function nor the style that this phone has.

Operates on Windows Mobile 5.0 for Smartphone.
Softwares: Microsoft Outlook Mobile, Microsoft Internet Explorer Mobile, Direct Push E-Mail
Media's: Windows Media Player for (WMA), Windows Media Video (WMV), and MP3

Hardware:-
Processor: Samsung 400MHz
Weight: 3.5 ounces
Enable with QWERTY keyboard
Camera: 1.3 mega pixel camera and video recorder
Built-in memory: 128 MB flash ROM
Expandable memory: microSD Cards
Battery life: Talk time: up to 5.5 hours, Standby time: up to 11 days
Well integrated loudspeakers
Bluetooth: Version 2.0
Wireless connectivity: GSM – Quadband
Data connectivity: GPRS/EDGE

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Insigma 2Gb Sport Player

This is a small Insigna 2GB Sport Video player, An interesting beast. It’s branded with Best Buy’s music store.


Plays MP3s and WMAs, and it comes with FM Stereo, and it's really tiny. It also plays back video on it's 2.2-inch screen—which looks actually pretty advance. Not for DivX, apparently, because a movie I just dragged over and it didn’t play.

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HMP-G1 MP3 player

From the land of the rising sun, Comes from the electronics giant Hitachi the HMP-G1 or i.µ's which is a pretty weird name for a MP3 player.

Onboard 1 GB Flash memory with no external slots for memory expansion.
Supports MP3, WMA and WMA DRM 10 playback.
128 x 64 pixel OLED display
Supports upto 70 hours of Mic recording in mono.

Basically it's an iPod shuffle with a display. The Lithium Polymer battery provides 12 hours of continuous playback time. It connects and charges via USB however it is compatible with Windows Operating system only.

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