Archive for Audio/Video


Review of the B&W Zeppelin speaker system for Apple’s iPod

So you’ve converted all your music to MP3 and bought yourself an iPod, but the only way to listen to it via your old stereo is with a ghastly cable, or fuzzy FM sender. Not to mention that your old HiFi isn’t quite as pretty as your shiny new designer iPod. You start browsing the [...]

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Microsoft confirms Zune specifications, includes WiFi downloads

Zune

Today Microsoft confirmed specs on its upcoming Zune digital media players.  The Seattle based giant will offer a 120GB, 16GB, and 8GB model with the 120GB version being hard-drive based and the smaller 16GB and 8GB being flash-based.
The new Zunes will allow users to easily download tunes from Zune Marketplace with the device’s on-board WiFi [...]

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New Sanyo Xacti E2 Waterproof video camcorder launched

Sanyo Xacti E2

Although a bit late for summer, Sanyo has introduced its second generation waterproof digital video recorder today, the Xacti E2.  The small one-handed recorder can shoot up to 8 megapixel stills and high quality MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video.  The waterproof housing protects the E2 up to depths of 5 feet for up to one [...]

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Upcoming lossless MP3 player from Samsung

Lossless MP3 player from Samsung

As many will have picked up on, IFA is currently taking place in Germany right now. There has been a lot of news emanating from the event, but on this occasion, courtesy of TR, we would like to draw your attention to Samsung’s new ‘Diamond’, also known as the YP-Q1.
This [...]

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Sony rolls out new Walkman digital music players

Sony, famed for their Walkman music players, introduced an assortment of new players to its stable.  Making sure they cover the needs of all users, the company launched an S, E, and B series today.
Capable of playing more than just music, the super-slim 7.5mm S series players sport bright 2-inch QVGA display screens on front, [...]

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New BD-P2500 Blu-Ray player from Samsung

BD-P2500 Blu-Ray player from Samsung

Hot off the press, Digital Burn is proud to bring you the latest news on the Samsung BD-P2500 Blu-ray Player. It comes packing the latest features and looks smooth with a piano black finish highlighted with chrome accents and touch pad controls. There is quite a lot to get through so [...]

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Sony offers Xplod in-dash car stereo with new ZAPPIN feature and direct iPod connector

Sony CDX-GT630UI

Sony has unveiled four new Xplod in-dash car stereo systems today that allow a direct connect to Apple’s iPod and features the company’s ZAPPIN search and listen function.
The new CDX-GT630UI, CDX-GT430IP, CDX-GT330 and CDX-GT130 car stereos will cost about US$160, $130, $100 and $80 respectively and will be available in September.
To read more on [...]

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BBC iPlayer gets upgrade for UK viewers

BBC iPlayer Series Stacking

Over in the UK, the BBC iPlayer is making waves. Famed for its ease of use, the iPlayer offers a back-log of TV shows for the British public to access. This is especially useful if you missed your favourite show and want to watch it while at work or away from a [...]

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Roxio launches Creator 2009

Roxio Creator 2009

The latest version of Roxio’s digital media suite for photo, video, and music creations has finally made it to prime time.
The newly updated 2009 version offers new features and enhancements including:

Online and mobile sharing
Redesigned interface
High definition video integration
Audiobook Creator to convert for on the go use for iPods and other portables
MyMoments to help [...]

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New S9 Curve, L3, and O2 PMP and MP3 players from Cowon

Cowon PMPs and MP3s

Cowon has been around the block on a couple of occasions but have failed to make it into the hard-core mainstream. Famed for their MP3 players and PMPs, their latest assortment of offerings are both awesome to look at and functional. Say hello to the S9 Curve , L3 and O2.
Capable of [...]

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