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Sanyo has announced the Sanyo Xacti DMX-C6 which will go on sale from November end and will be priced at $ 730. Enjoy clear video images, even on a large-screen TV, thanks to the Xacti C6’s MPEG-4 recording capabilities. The Xacti C6 can record up to 2 hours of high-resolution video clips (640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps) with a 2GB SD memory card. Despite its slim, 23 mm body, the Xacti C6 packs in a 5x F3.5 - 4.7 optical zoom lens (35mm equivalent 38mm~190mm). Together with the 12x digital zoom, it gives you up to 60x zoom capability. Sanyo’s individual moving detection technology allows smooth movie playback of 60fps from video recorded with 30fps. The Sanyo Xacti C6 boasts a large, 2.0-inch LCD panel for easier viewing of your recorded images. While shooting high-resolution movies (VGA/30fps), you can take a still photo at a resolution of 6.0 megapixels you need never miss another photo opportunity while shooting a movie. Via - Slrworld

The digital movie camera is powered by Lithium-ion battery (DB-L20, included).The approximate battery life is- 140 stills (CIPA standard), Shooting Video Clips Approx. 60 mins and Playback Approx. 150 mins.The Sanyo Xacti C6 weighs 159 g (including battery and SD card).

Originally from New Launches on October 20, 2005, 6:05am

LG. Philips LCD has revealed a 10.4-inch flexible electronic paper module. Using E Ink Corp.’s electrophoretic ink and LG Philips LCD’s thin-film transistor (TFT), the company achieved the flexibility by forming a TFT on a stainless substrate. The stainless substrate is thinner than 100 μm, resulting in an overall module thickness of only 300 μm. Volume production is slated to start in 2007. The key application of the “Electronic paper” is e-book terminals, although the company intends to develop other applications as well. LG. Philips LCD newly developed the stainless substrate in an effort to create “flexible” electronic paper. According to the company, TFT forming on stainless substrates is available without upgrading its current TFT manufacturing line. The module displays monochrome images at four tones, with a contrast ratio of 10:1 and a resolution of 800 x 600 pixels. Operating voltage is 15 V. Via - CDRInfo

Originally from New Launches on October 20, 2005, 7:23am

Sony has just released a new all-in-one PC bundled with an LCD TV. The VAIO VA TV-PC is available in a couple models: the VGC-VA10G and the VGC-VA11G. You can watch live TV on the 20-inch LCD screen, or if you want, you could record those shows on to the 250GB/320GB hard drive via the included Windows XP Media Center edition. The PC also features an Intel Pentium 4 processor with 3 or 3.2 Ghz, 1GB of RAM, WiFi, a Radeon X700 video card, and a DVD+R double layer/DVD+-RW drive. It also comes with 2.1 channel speakers and an A/V and S-Video ports, which can be used for transferring your old VHS videos over to DVD. These kinds of TV/PC combos are nothing new in Japan but are only just starting to penetrate the US market. Which is great — these would be excellent in tiny apartments or college dorm rooms due to its space-saving size.

The units will be on sale later this month at national retailers and at the SonyStyle store, and you can also pre-order them now. The VGC-VA10G is $1,999.99 each, while the VGC-VA11G is $2,199.99 each.

Press Release [Sony]
VA TV-PC Series [Sony]

Originally from Gizmodo on October 19, 2005, 6:25pm

So Sony is working their way into the media center market, but in Sony fashion they are too good of a company to just have a plain old “media center” so they are labeling their new device as a “digital living system.” Good news for Sony is that this computer is, in fact, not a media center at all. It is way worse and way more expensive. This machine features a Pentium D processor, only 512 MB of memory, a lowly 200 GB hard drive, no RAID, 802.11g WiFi, a GeForce 6200, and a dual-layer DVD burner. For the mediocre specs this machine it has a hefty price tag of $2,300. Don’t worry, this machine didn’t bring out the full negative Nancy in me. This machine does include a nifty keyboard/touchpad combo, has an integrated DVD changer and doesn’t look very PC-esque. So it could nicely blend into any ritzy home theatre setup.

Sony VAIO XL1 Digital Living System [PCmag]

Originally from Gizmodo on October 19, 2005, 11:31am

Come March 2006, Sony will release the XDCAM HD camcorder which will support the recording of high definition footage directly to a Blu-ray disc. The new XDCAM HD camcorder will record at 1080i in a variety of bit-rates: 25 Mbps, 35 Mbps and 18 Mbps.

While most high-end camcorders record to tape, Sony took a different route for the XDCAM. Footage is captured and then stored onto the disc in MPEG-2 format. The disc is rewritable and allows for fast transfers to a harddrive and easy search of clips. Unlike tape, a video producer can skip to a clip shot in the middle of a shoot - tape users have to rewind or fast-forward to a clip.

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Originally from Ployer on October 16, 2005, 2:16pm

Today, Japan’s Toshiba Display Technology Corporation announced plans for mass production of 11.1″ wide and very slim - low temperature polysilicon liquid crystal panel.

The new panels offer 1,366×768 dot (16:9) resolution and 240cd/ square m brightness. Measures 255×158.9×2.55 - 2.75mm (width x height x thickness).

via impress.co.jp

Originally from Ployer on October 17, 2005, 2:04pm

Sony , today announced the VAIO VA TV-PC , a new full-featured computer with an LCD TV.

The new TV-PC sports a 20-inch display with Sony’s original XBRITE LCD technology for vivid colors and crisp, clear images, supports Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, a 2.1 channel speaker system.

The VA TV-PC will be available later this month for about $2,000 at national retailers, online at SonyStyle.com or at SonyStyle stores (for locations, visit www.sonystyle.com/retail) in select fashion malls around the country.

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Originally from Ployer on October 18, 2005, 2:42pm

Story by Brian Donaldson

I know you’ve always wanted to be able to watch television on the go. Who wouldn’t? Well, this 7 inch widescreen LCD portable television from Trinity might just be what you’re looking for. You’ll be able to bring your favorite shows with you, no matter where you go. It will come in handy for those long vacation trips to the beach or the mountains because it has video game jacks so you can play your favorite consoles like Xbox, PS2 and Gamecube.

This television provides a sharp picture, a built-in rechargable battery, a car adapter, and a built-in RF jack and antenna, which allows execution of local channels or cable channel viewing. All in all, this is a great gadget and you can get it for a decent price at $170.

Buy it at your local Best Buy

Originally by unbri from OhGizmo! on October 18, 2005, 12:51am

The latest addition to Dell’s flat screen LCD lineup breaks today, and this one is mid-upper size and priced at $2,199. The W3706C 37-inch LCD HDTV has mad adaptability, with extensive digital and analog connectivity, as well as VGA and PC inputs of course. There’s Picture in picture which, when you plug your PC into the thing, makes multi-tasking so very easy. Thank goodness the remote is back-lit, it will make channel surfing simpler in the dimly lit, slightly narcotic TV-hole you fall into.

Dell 37″ LCD TV [Product Page]

Originally from Gizmodo on October 18, 2005, 11:19am

The new iPod seemed to knock a lot of other launch info out of the internets last week. Among the more impressive announcements was the PocketDish AV700E.

The PocketDish AV700E features a 7-inch screen and DVD quality playback of 40GB of storage space, which the manufacturer works out to be about 160 hours of video or 100 movies. The USB 2.0-equipped player allows you to take files from your computer or record directly form your TV, VCR, DVD player, or cable/satellite box.

Such fun will set you back $599.

Originally from Daily Gadget on October 18, 2005, 4:33am