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Stylus + Pen + Laser Pointer

Griffin Launches Stylus + Pen + Laser Pointer,‘Digital Swiss Army Knife’ for the Modern Day Consumer and Business Professional


Nashville, TN – September 1, 2011 –
Griffin Technology, one of the world’s foremost creators of innovations for everyday life, has announced the launch of the Stylus + Pen + Laser Pointer, a precision tool for projection screen, touchscreen and paper.

“Mobile computing is transforming the way we digest and share new information, and Griffin is at the forefront of this trend, continually launching innovative accessories that address the modern day consumer’s needs,” said Mark Rowan, President of Griffin Technology. “Our latest stylus is like a ‘digital Swiss Army knife’ in the way it maximizes functionality of mobile devices while remaining compact enough to slide easily into your pocket.”

The Stylus + Pen + Laser Pointer features:
  • Soft rubber tip designed to mimic the press of a finger, giving users more control as they write, sketch, tap and drag on iPads, iPhones or other touchscreen surfaces
  • Integrated laser pointer useful for screen presentations
  • Refillable ballpoint pen for writing on paper
Designed to be an all-in-one tool for artists, students and everyday professionals, the new Stylus is ideal for sketching, drawing, photography, interaction with a variety of apps, and any other use where a finer degree of precision is required. It boasts a high-sensitivity, omni-directional point that won’t scratch or smudge your touchscreen and also includes an integrated clip for pockets and pencil loops for added convenience.

The Stylus + Pen + Laser Pointer is available for $49.99 from www.griffintechnology.com.

For additional information about Griffin products, visit www.griffintechnology.com and follow Griffin on Facebook, www.facebook.com/griffintech, and on Twitter, @griffintech.



About Griffin Technology

Founded on Paul Griffin's kitchen table in 1992, Griffin Technology Inc., is today one of the world's foremost creators of accessories for home, mobile, and personal technology. Unique products such as iTrip®, PowerMate®, iFM®, iMic® and Evolve® Wireless Speaker System have broken new ground in consumer electronics and created loyal fans the world over. Today, Griffin products are conceived, designed and developed in-house and continue to push the envelope of the industry they helped create. Learn more about Griffin's entire range of ingenious designs at www.griffintechnology.com, facebook.com/griffintech and twitter.com/griffintech.

 

September 1, 2011 in Web/Tech | Permalink

Kanex MHL HDMI Adapter

Kanex MHL HDMI Adapter Now Available
View media from MHL equipped mobile device onto an
HDTV in HD 1080p picture quality


Brea, CA – August 30, 2011 – Kanex, makers of innovative connectivity solutions to enhance media transfer and sharing, is excited to announce the availability of its new MHL HDMI Adapter.  With companies such as Nokia, Samsung, Toshiba, and Sony using MHL connections on most of their devices, such as the Galaxy SII and HTC EVO, MHL is said to become the new industry standard for audio/video interface to connect mobile phones to HD TVs and displays.*

The new state of the art MHL HDMI Adapter allows users to view videos, games, photos and other media from their mobile device directly onto an HDTV in high definition (HD) 1080p at 60Hz picture quality and 7.1 channel surround sound.

The MHL HDMI Adapter utilizes the phone’s existing micro USB port to create a HDMI interface from the portable device while simultaneously charging it.  The mobile device will mirror the content to the HDTV, and will enable operation of the mobile device in MHL mode so users can continue to receive calls, email and more.

Compatible phones and tablets currently include Samsung Galaxy SII, Samsung Infuse 4G, HTC EVO 3D, HTC Sensation 4G, HTC Hercules, HTC Flyer and HTC EVO View 4G.

The MHL HDMI Adapter is available now for $29 at
www.kanexlive.com/mhl.

See the new MHL HDMI Adapter at IFA in iZone Hall 16, Booth #209.

For the latest on the MHL HDMI Adapter and other Kanex products, follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

*Source Pocketnow and Toshiba

About Kanex
Kanex offers an extensive selection of product solutions specifically designed to provide new and exciting ways to connect devices and displays in a rapidly changing technological world.  For more information about Kanex and its products, go to www.kanexlive.com

 

August 30, 2011 in Web/Tech | Permalink

Antec: soundscience a/v cooler


Advanced fan technology quietly regulates temperature, maximizing lifespan and performance of home entertainment electronics

•    2-speed 80 mm blower fans pull heat from underneath and exhaust it through rear vents
•    Quiet technology keeps fans from running louder than 28.7 dBA
•    Draws as little as 5W on highest setting for minimal power consumption
•    Carbon-glass structure with aluminum top plate provides exceptional structural integrity

Available at: Antec’s online store: http://store.antec.com
Price: $139.95
Website: www.soundscienceaudio.com

August 30, 2011 in Web/Tech | Permalink

Hercules Multimedia Speaker Collection

Hercules Unveils a New Autumn/Winter 2011 Multimedia Speaker Collection

 

Hercules enhances their XPS speaker line with a back to school collection of slim, curvy desktop speakers and a unique laptop attachable sound bar

New York, NY – (August 18, 2011) – Hercules, the digital audio specialist, is pleased to unveil its brand-new Autumn/Winter 2011 collection of multimedia speakers. Now you can look forward to a return to school and work that's easier and more pleasant, by enjoying some great-sounding music. Five new models are being unveiled, all combining attractive design, quality sound and a price that won't hurt your wallet.

 

Hercules XPS 2.0 10 & 2.1 20 ARC WHITE: True Curve Appeal…

Ushering in an entirely new design in the Hercules range, the XPS ARC WHITE speakers captivate users thanks to their streamlined and slightly "arched" shape. To perfectly complement every computer, Hercules has opted for a white lacquer finish on the back of the satellites, along with a black lacquer metal protective grille. Wideband speaker drivers, magnetic shielding, and wooden construction (the subwoofer of the XPS 2.1 20 ARC WHITE system): all of these elements combine to ensure well-balanced sound, allowing users to get the most out of their MP3s, DVDs or streaming videos.

•    XPS 2.1 20 ARC WHITE - Composed of 2 satellite speakers, a subwoofer, a wired remote with volume control and a line input to connect an MP3 player or an additional audio source. It will be available in late August 2011, at a suggested retail price of $34.99.

•    XPS 2.0 10 ARC WHITE - The 2.0 version of the system described above include a volume control, on/off button and line input located on the left satellite speaker. This model will also be available in late August 2011, at a suggested retail price of $29.99.

Satellite dimensions: 9.3” x 2.5” x 2.5”
Peak power: 16 W (XPS 2.1 20 ARC) and 5 W (XPS 2.0 10 ARC)


 


Hercules XPS Sound Bar USB: Clip on, listen, move...

Hercules has created its first USB sound bar, specially designed to be attached to most laptop and ultraportable computer screens, accompanying you everywhere you go. With its slim shape, it remains discreet and harmonious. Its attachment clip adjusts to the screen's thickness, and doesn't cover up the computer's built-in webcam. Its stable base also allows it to be placed on a desk or table.

 

A truly "Plug and Play" system, XPS Sound Bar USB connects to the computer via a single USB cable which transmits both the audio signal and power supply. Its innovative design is based on 4 active neodymium drivers and one passive rectangular driver, delivering high-quality audio which is miles ahead of the usual sound provided by laptop and ultraportable computers. It couldn't be simpler to use: the volume level is controlled using the PC's keyboard. Finally, for easy transportation alongside your computer, its USB cable is removable, and it comes with an included pouch for the speaker.

The Hercules XPS Sound Bar USB will be available in late August 2011, at a suggested retail price of $49.99.
Dimensions: 9.8” x 2.2” x 1.37”. Peak power: 5 W

 


Hercules XPS 2.0 40 & 2.1 40 SLIM WHITE: Elegance and contrast

These latest arrivals in the new Hercules collection are the white lacquer versions of two of the brand's best-sellers, the XPS SLIM models (previously available in a black lacquer finish only). Available in 2.1 and 2.0 versions, the contrast and elegance of these new systems enchants users. They combine listening pleasure with visual appeal: the pleasure of listening to music and enjoying quality audio when watching movies on your computer, providing very consistent and powerful sound (32 W RMS for the 2.1 version); while their visual appeal lies in their slim design and elegance, featuring a tasteful white lacquer finish on the satellites and subwoofer, subtle chrome highlights and a trendy taupe color on the front of the satellites.

XPS 2.0 40 SLIM WHITE
definitely remains the preferred choice for all users looking for a 2.0 system that takes up minimum space, and comes at a great price. For those in search of more power and stronger bass response, the XPS 2.1 40 SLIM WHITE is just what you've been looking for.


XPS 2.0 40 and 2.1 40 SLIM WHITE will be available at the end of the summer, at suggested retail prices of $39.99 and $59.99.

Satellite dimensions: 9.2” x 2.2” x 2.8”
Power: 10 W (XPS 2.0 40 SLIM WHITE); 64 W / 32 W RMS (XPS 2.1 40 SLIM WHITE)



Check out the entire Hercules XPS range at www.hercules.com

 


About Guillemot Corporation
Guillemot Corporation is a designer and manufacturer of interactive entertainment hardware and accessories. The Group offers a diversified range of products under the Hercules and Thrustmaster brand names. Active in this market since 1984, the Guillemot Corporation Group is currently present in 11 countries including France, Germany, the UK, the United States, Canada, Belgium, Holland, Hong Kong, Romania and Italy, and distributes its products across more than 50 countries worldwide. The Group's mission is to offer high-performance, ergonomic products which maximize the enjoyment of digital interactive entertainment end users. www.guillemot.com

 

August 29, 2011 in Home Theater, Travel, Web/Tech | Permalink

HELO TC™ Helicopter


Griffin Launches HELO TC™ Helicopter, Remote-Controlled by iPhone, iPod touch or iPad

Griffin predicts HELO TC will be the high-flying hit of this holiday season

 


 
Nashville, TN – August 17, 2011 – Griffin Technology, one of the world’s foremost creators of innovations for everyday life, launched its newest AppPowered accessory: HELO TC, a remote-controlled helicopter. The HELO TC app transforms the Multi-Touch display of any iOS device into a remote control for HELO TC.

HELO TC is a twin-rotored, indoor helicopter built on a lightweight metal frame with a black polycarbonate body. It comes with a Flight Deck infrared module, which plugs into an iOS device to transmit control signals to the helicopter. Two modes of flight are available: Touch Control, using the Multi-Touch display to control HELO TC’s throttle and joystick; and Tilt to Steer mode, which uses the iOS device’s accelerometers: tilting the iOS device moves the helicopter forward, back and side to side. The app can record and store up to three Flight Plans so you, or another pilot, can repeat a favorite flight pattern easily.

“HELO TC reflects Griffin’s passion for creating captivating products that keep consumers engaged and entertained,” said Mark Rowan, President of Griffin Technology. “We’re confident it will be one of our most popular items this holiday season.”

HELO TC’s built-in battery recharges from any USB power source, including your computer’s USB port. The Flight Deck module, powered by 4 AAA batteries, plugs into the iOS device’s headphone jack.

HELO TC, $49.99, is currently available at www.griffintechnology.com and will be at retailers nationwide for the holiday season.

To learn more visit www.griffintechnology.com/helotc and watch the teaser video of the HELO TC in action.

The HELO TC app can be downloaded for free from the App Store at itunes.apple.com/us/app/helo-tc/id435802394?mt=8.

For additional information about Griffin products, visit www.griffintechnology.com.


About Griffin Technology

Founded on Paul Griffin's kitchen table in 1992, Griffin Technology Inc., is today one of the world's foremost creators of accessories for home, mobile, and personal technology. Unique products such as iTrip®, PowerMate®, iFM®, iMic® and Evolve® Wireless Speaker System have broken new ground in consumer electronics and created loyal fans the world over. Today, Griffin products are conceived, designed and developed in-house and continue to push the envelope of the industry they helped create. Learn more about Griffin's entire range of ingenious designs at www.griffintechnology.com, facebook.com/griffintech and twitter.com/griffintech.

 

August 29, 2011 in Games, Web/Tech | Permalink

iZON Remote Room Monitor

Stem Innovation Announces iZON Remote Room Monitor
 
App-controlled wireless network video camera streams audio and video
to iPod touch, iPhone and iPad


PEMBROKE PINES, FL – AUGUST 29, 2011 - Stem Innovation, LLC today announced
the iZON Remote Room Monitor, an app-controlled video camera that enables live
streaming of audio and video to an Apple iOS device, anywhere in the world. iZON
easily joins most wireless networks to provide secure remote monitoring via the free
Stem:Connect App for iPod touch, iPhone and iPad.

iZON can watch and listen for you, alert you when there is motion or noise and even
record to a free, private YouTube account — automatically.

iZON is incredibly easy to setup and use. iZON can be placed on any horizontal surface
or mounted to a ceiling. It tilts and swivels easily on its unique magnetic base.
Download the free Stem:Connect App, then simply plug iZON in and set it up on your
local wireless network. A few simple steps help you to create a secure user account and
begin streaming live audio and video. iZON is peace of mind, connecting you to the
most important people, places and things in your life.

“iZON gives our customers an engaging way to stay connected,” says Gary Bart,
President and CEO of Stem Innovation. “The combination of its incredible ease of use,
automated features and affordable pricing is a game-changer.”

iZON is available today at www.steminnovation.com and in select Best Buy locations.
iZON will be available soon at Apple retail stores across the U.S. and Canada. iZON will
be arriving at all Target retail locations in early October. The suggested retail price is
$129.95.

Stem Innovation is a Florida-based company created in July 2010 by product designer
and industry veteran Gary Bart. Stem is focused on the development of cutting-edge,
app-based accessories. For more information about Stem Innovation and its products,
please visit them online at www.steminnovation.com or email info@steminnovation.com.

Stem Innovation, Stem, the Stem logo, iZON, and Stem:Connect are trademarks of Stem Innovation, LLC. Apple, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

 

August 29, 2011 in Web/Tech | Permalink

Bracketron: Back-iT™ for iPad 2



Lightweight, soft-touch shell provides maximum polycarbonate protection for iPad 2 and comes in the same stylish colors as the Apple Smart Cover

•    Super strong, precision-cut polycarbonate back protects your iPad 2 from scratches and scuffs while maintaining its low profile design
•    Soft-touch design offers superior grip for interacting and carrying your iPad 2
•    Snap-in case provides full access to all device controls and ports such as camera, volume and syncing
•    Compatible with Apple Smart Cover and comes in the same stylish colors (orange, green, pink, gray and blue)

Available at: Bracketron.com and national retailers
Price: $29.95
Website: www.bracketron.com

 
  

 

August 26, 2011 in Weblogs | Permalink

Urbanears 2011 Collection

 

What would life be like without color? Very boring, no doubt.  Which is why here at Urbanears, we’re on a mission to bring you headphones in an array of different colors. And with so many colors to choose from, we certainly have our hands full. With this in mind we are introducing three new colors to the 2011 Fall/Winter Urbanears collection—Mustard, Raspberry and Indigo. These new colors are available at your local retailer, and online at Urbanears.com.


New Colors for Fall


The stuff that goes on hot dogs, Mustard comes in a variety of different shades and tastes. Urbanears’ Mustard has more in common with the kind found in Europe—with a slightly darker appearance—rather than the bright yellow mustard that is common in North America. We think it will be a delicious new addition to the Urbanears’ color family.

 

A berry-pink hue with blue and purple undertones, Raspberry is reminiscent of late-summer picnics, popsicles and the color your cheeks turn after you’ve been outside a little too long in the cold. It’s the kind of color that brings cheer to an otherwise cloudy day.

 

Named after the plant Indigofera, its dye is used to dye denim cloth—giving blue jeans their dark blue hue. Urbanears’ Indigo headphones remind us of a crisp new pair of jeans, just begging to be worn. We think it’s the perfect color for fall—or anytime for that matter.

 

NOW IT’S TIME TO SAY GOODBYE…

To make room for our new friends we’ve had to say goodbye to some old favorites. They will be available while supplies last, so don’t wait to get your hands on them; they could be gone before you know it!

 

August 22, 2011 in Web/Tech | Permalink

New Releases Shifting Paradigm

Thanks to different technologies and entertainment-related companies, the concept of “new releases” has lately been changing. Rather, we are just coming to expect movies to be released much faster. Once upon a time, it took roughly half of a calendar year for a movie to make its way from the cinema to store shelves; now, thanks to companies such as Netflix and Direct TV, a movie can go from the big screen to your home LED flat screen in a matter of just a couple of months. With this in mind, here is a brief look at some of this year’s most exciting movies, some of which are already available for home viewing and others of which will be coming to you shortly.

• Drive - Playing with a William Friedkin level of patient intensity and atmospheric style, Dutch director Nicolas Winding Refn creates his own 21st century dialectic of cinema. Part love story, part black comedy, and part crime thriller "Drive" is a film-lover's dream.

Hossein Amini's script of James Sallis's pulp novel provides Ryan Gosling with the kind of cool-blooded character actors would kill to portray. Known only as Driver, Gosling wears a trademark sliver racing jacket with a big gold scorpion embroidered on the back. Driver is a "five-minute" man. For the right price he will navigate L.A.'s "100,000 streets" as a getaway driver. Whatever happens before or after his five minute work schedule begins or ends is up to the client. One thing is certain; his escape will be clean. During the day Driver works as a mechanic when he isn't performing driving stunts in Hollywood movies. Driver's apartment building neighbor Irene (Carey Mulligan) snaps him out of his laconic loner routine. Irene has a boy named Benicio whose dad's release from prison is coming up. Such unnecessary exposition is kept out of the way of the mostly silent chemistry that passes between the would-be lovers.

To give anymore of the plot away would be a sin. Suffice it to say Driver is a man of secrets. He lives by a strict code that only becomes apparent through his actions. Driver isn't telegraphing anything. Still, he does have a serious temper. "Drive" is an impossibly glamorous and gritty film filled with nooks and crannies bursting with action goodness. The moody techno soundtrack Cliff Martinez is the hippest thing around. Sexy, violent, and stylized like you can’t believe, “Drive” is a big-screen movie that oozes charisma and pops with brutality. Yum.

Amigo – Ken Loach's spiritual American cousin John Sayles performs an act of cinematic due diligence in illustrating how little has changed since 1900 in the Western world's imperialist tactics toward smaller countries.

Building the film on his historically-based novel "A Moment in the Sun," Sayles digs into the realities of the turn-of-the-century Philippine-American war set on the politically significant island of Luzon. The peaceful existence of a rural village community (a.k.a "baryo") is upended in the blink of an eye when American soldiers overtake the agricultural area to create a garrison. The village's Catholic friar Padre Hidalgo (Yul Vazquez) is the first to side with the occupiers. The hypocritical priest identifies the benevolent Rafael (Joel Torre) as the "head" of the village. Rafael in turn introduces himself to the arrogant militia as "Amigo"--a term they liberally interchange with epithets such as goo-goo or monkey. Rafael's brother and son escape into the jungle to join a group of Filipino guerilla fighters strategizing about how best to liberate their country.

Sayles emphasizes the dilemma of ordinary people caught in an untenable situation. Except for Chris Cooper's contribution as an American general, there are no name actors to distract from the naturalistic realism of the narrative. Joel Torre personalizes Rafael as a unique everyman through whose eyes the audience witnesses the turmoil.

As with John Sayles's unforgettable film "Matewan," about West Virginia coal miners, "Amigo" is a cold glass of socio-political allegory exempt from pretension or exaggeration. It is also the most relevant war picture to come out of the post-9/11 era. Do yourself a favor, ignore Hollywood for a couple of hours and experience John Sayles's best film in recent years.

Mozart's Sister – France's best-kept secret, writer/director René Féret, embellishes the journey of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's older sister Nannerl during their family's early efforts to impress the royal courts of Europe during the 18th century. The filmmaker's own daughter Marie Féret imbues her musically gifted character with an unmistakable erotic grace. With intricate attention to detail Féret lays out the milieu of the noble class in which the Mozart family intrudes like a band of remarkably disciplined gypsies. There is nothing glamorous about the family's touring through the bitter cold of snow-covered landscapes. Patriarch Leopold (Marc Barbe) has trained his 15-year-old daughter Nannerl to be a virtuoso violinist, harpsichordist, and singer. Scenes of effortless musical performances by Nannerl and Wolfgang (David Moreau) are utterly convincing. Aware of the culturally imposed limitations for women, the ambitious father turns his attention to train his prodigious ten-year-old son to compose music. He furthermore forbids Nannerl to play the violin for fear of her upstaging Wolfgang.

A daring feat by any measure, Féret's imagined account of Nannerl Mozart's early struggles sharply pivots on an invented romantic liaison she develops with the Dauphin (Clovis Fouin) to Louis XV. The opportune introduction comes at the behest of the Dauphin's forthright young sister Louise de France (wonderfully played by the director's other daughter Lisa Féret). The couple's attraction is complicated by the necessity for Nannerl to dress as a boy in order to approach the Dauphin, who is nonetheless won over by her phenomenal singing voice. "Mozart's Sister" fits easily into a category of meaningful bio-pictures about long-suffering French heroines of art that includes films like "Seraphine" and "Adele H." Marie Féret's magical eyes allow for a haunting performance that transcends time. Prepare to be swept away.

 

August 21, 2011 in Film | Permalink

Elgato’s HDHomeRun® PRIME™

Elgato’s HDHomeRun® PRIME™ App for iPad 2 – Watch & Record Cable TV Wirelessly

San Francisco, Calif. – August 19, 2011 – Elgato today announced that its HDHomeRun® PRIME™ App for iPad 2 is available on the App Store. The App works in conjunction with the Silicondust HDHomeRun PRIME line of CableCard™-enabled network tuners, and it enables users to stream and record live premium cable TV to iPad 2. Whether you want to watch the news in the kitchen while you make dinner, or the baseball game on the patio on a warm evening, or late night TV without disturbing anyone, the HDHomeRun PRIME App enables viewing and recording of live cable TV anywhere in your home’s Wi-Fi network.

Elgato’s HDHomeRun App and Silicondust HDHomeRun PRIME together deliver premium television and DVR capabilities to iPad 2. The HDHomeRun PRIME device sends the TV signal straight to the HDHomeRun PRIME App, so there is no need for the user to turn on a computer. This saves energy and adds to the ease of use that users have come to expect from Elgato products. In addition, the HDHomeRun PRIME App lets the user record programs directly to their iPad 2 with the option of transferring those recordings from the iPad 2 to a Mac or PC.

Elgato’s latest solution streams cable TV “copy freely” channels to iPad 2. Users with Verizon FiOS or Comcast cable television have a particular advantage, since the majority of channels from these providers are sent with a ‘copy freely’ flag. And naturally, users receive all the unencrypted digital cable TV (Clear QAM) channels offered by their cable provider.

“With our new HDHomeRun PRIME App, we wanted to offer iPad 2 users even more accessibility to their favorite TV programming,” said Adam Steinberg, Elgato’s VP of Marketing. “Our HDHomeRun solution opens up a world of TV viewing options for users. Couple this with the fact that you don’t need a computer to enable the streaming of live TV to iPad 2, and the constraints of archaic TV watching are a thing of the past.”

“Elgato is an innovative leader for TV content control on Apple devices. Silicondust has collaborated for years with Elgato to ensure users the ability to control digital TV on their home network, using the HDHomeRun line of products,” said Theodore Head, Silicondust’s President / CEO. “This new app continues our vision of Freedom Across Your Home Network allowing you to Watch, Pause, Record Live Digital TV Anywhere in your home, and now from your iPad.”

The HDHomeRun PRIME App is available for the introductory price of  $17.99 from the App Store on iPad 2 or at www.itunes.com/apps/hdhomerun.

HDHomeRun PRIME is available for $249.99 from http://www.hdhomerun.com/products/hdhomerun/prime

To view a video demonstration of HDHomeRun PRIME, click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spBMS2yMCzk&feature=youtu.be

*Note that Elgato’s HDHomeRun App is only compatible with Silicondust’s HDHomeRun PRIME hardware, not previously debuted HDHomeRun products.

About Elgato
Elgato produces award-winning TV software together with a complete range of TV tuners and capture devices to watch, record, and edit TV and HDTV on Macs and PCs. Elgato is the home of EyeTV, the world’s leading television solution for Mac computers. Elgato also produces a variety of world-class H.264 video conversion and streaming products. Elgato is privately held with offices in Munich, Germany and San Francisco, California. For more information about Elgato’s products and solutions visit www.elgato.com.

About Silicondust
Silicondust USA, Inc. is a San Francisco Bay Area based technology company that develops computer network attached digital TV products for consumer and commercial solutions. With detailed knowledge of network platforms and extensive hardware and software engineering, Silicondust continues to introduce innovative products that enable TV viewing from all computers on a home or office network. Silicondust works with OEM companies to integrate Digital TV into custom solutions. For more information about Silicondust USA, Inc. and HDHomeRun® products and solutions visit www.hdhomerun.com.

 

August 20, 2011 in Web/Tech | Permalink

Vuzix Wrap 1200 3D Video Eyewear

New Wrap 1200 boasts industry best 16:9 widescreen display equivalent to a 75”screen viewed from 10 feet

Rochester, NY – August 11, 2011 – Vuzix Corporation (TSX-V: VZX, OTC:BB: VUZI, FMB: V7X), award-winning manufacturer of video eyewear, is excited to announce the availability of the new Wrap 1200 Video Eyewear. The plug and play, sunglass style Wrap 1200 features an industry best 16:9 aspect ratio widescreen 3D display that is equivalent to viewing a 75” display from 10 feet.  The Wrap 1200 is the ideal travel companion to watch movies or catch up on television shows on a long flight and supports both 2D and 3D content.

“We spent over a year developing the Wrap 1200, ensuring it is one of the most advanced, feature rich video eyewear ever produced,” said Paul Travers, CEO Vuzix Corporation. “The combination of a 16:9 high resolution widescreen display along with our AccuTilt® display angle technology provides our customers with an unmatched mobile viewing experience.”

The Wrap 1200’s AccuTilt® technology allows the user to adjust the eyewear up or down 15 degrees to achieve the optimum viewing angle and a customized fit.  The Wrap 1200 also has optics that allow the user to position the displays to match the user’s IPD (Interpupillary Distance or eye separation) allowing for the optimum placement in front of each eye (much like binoculars). 

The Wrap 1200 features convenient on-screen display controls (brightness, contrast, hue and color saturation), independent left and right eye focal adjustment and both component and composite video connections for superior video quality and maximum compatibility with devices including, game consoles, media players, phones, DVD players and tablets.  Optional VGA connectivity is available along with a full line of accessories

The stylish Wrap 1200 is wearable over most prescription glasses and features an adjustable hypoallergenic nosepiece and detachable premium quality noise-isolating stereo earphones to ensure an unmatched user experience.  Two included rechargeable AA batteries and charger provide up to 3 hours of video playback or users can substitute two lithium ion batteries for up to 7 hours.

The Vuzix Wrap 1200 is available now at Vuzix.com for $499.99.

Follow Vuzix on Twitter @Vuzix and facebook.com/Vuzix for the latest news on the Wrap 1200 and the company’s entire line award winning video eyewear.

About Vuzix Corporation:

Vuzix is a leading supplier of Video Eyewear products in the defense, consumer and media & entertainment markets. The Company’s products, personal display devices that offer users a portable high quality viewing experience; provide solutions for mobility, thermal sighting systems, tactical wearable displays and virtual and augmented reality. With its origins in defense research and development for next generation display solutions, Vuzix holds over 51 patents in the Video Eyewear field. The company has won 9 Consumer Electronics Show Innovations Awards, the RetailVision Best New Product and several wireless technology innovation awards, among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (TSX-V:VZX - News, OTC:BB: VUZI, FMB: V7X) with offices in Rochester, NY, Oxford, UK and Tokyo, Japan. For more information visit www.Vuzix.com

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

 

August 11, 2011 in Web/Tech | Permalink

Zero1: VooMote One


Slim and sleek device transforms your iPhone/iPod touch into a universal remote control for every room of your home
  • VooMote One eliminates the need for several different remote controls, allowing you to have full control of multiple household electronics
  • One View feature allows you to view all important controls on one touch screen even if controls belong to multiple devices
  • Room Control feature groups all of your electronic devices by location: living room, kitchen, etc.
  • Extremely simple set up: download free app, no PC necessary, use for thousands of electronic devices
  • Open Casting design allows access to all iPhone/iPod Touch core functions
  • Consolidate household control of TVs, DVD players, and more with one remote
Available at: Voomote – BestBuy.com, HSN, TigerDirect, and Brandsmart/ App – iTunes Store
Price: Voomote - $99/App – Free
Website: www.voomote.tv 

 

August 11, 2011 in Web/Tech | Permalink