Toshiba’s JournE touch multimedia tablet

Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Handhelds, PC / Laptop, Portable Audio / Video

Toshiba showed off their JournE touch multimedia tablet at IFA 2009, and it definitely looks interesting. This device is 14mm thick and weighs about a pound.  It only has 1GB worth of built-in storage, and comes with a SD slot for expansion.  As you can see, there is a lot of application icons, almost akin to a giant iPhone.  That’s about all we know for now, as it will be available in Q4.

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Read More | Engadget

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Philips GoGear Muse 16GB PMP

Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Portable Audio / Video

The GoGear Muse from Philips has some very interesting features including a 3-inch display, plus 16GB of internal storage space.  Its battery is good for about 25 hours worth of audio playing, and five hours of video playback.  As far as formats are concerned, the GoGear Muse can handle MP3, BMP, GIF, PNG, OGG, as well as Real Video and Real Audio formats. Cutting edge, we know. The GoGear Muse is planned to come to Singapore first for $244, after which point we’d hope to see it hit the States, although that is unlikely.

Read More | Hardware Zone

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Packard Bell oneTwo L and oneTwo M all-in-one PCs

Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: PC / Laptop

Packard Bell seems to be prepared for the Windows 7 touchscreen era with two new all-in-one PCs, the oneTwo L and the oneTwo M. Each of them have up to 8GB worth of RAM, a 5-in-1 memory card reader, webcam, as well as Packard Bell’s TouchGadgets. 

The oneTwo L has a 23-inch (1600 x 900) display, E-SATA, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4670 graphics, plus an optional Blu-ray drive and DVB TV tuner.  It will be available on October 22 for 999 Euros ($1,452.)

As for the oneTwo M, it has a 20-inch (1920 x 1080) display, ATI Mobility Radeon HD series 4500, and Intel Core 2 Duo T6600.  It will also be available on October 22 for 599 Euros ($872.)

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Heartbeats by Lady Gaga added to Beats by Dr. Dre line

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Music, Portable Audio / Video

We’ve known for a while now that a Lady Gaga edition of the Beats by Dr. Dre headphone line was on the way (heck, the Beats Studio Edition appears in every single one of her music videos,) but we must admit, we didn’t know it would be it’s own standalone product! However, that is exactly what Monster Cable is giving us with the Heartbeats by Lady Gaga in-ear headphones. I’ve confirmed with Monster Cable that they aren’t just a rebranded version of the Beats by Dr. Dre Tour Edition, and they they have a sound and style all their own. Apparently, Lady Gaga helped with the design, and we can believe it, just by looking at the product. Other features include multiple eartips to suit all sizes of ear canal, a travel case, and a flat cable design that eliminates wire tangling.

The Heartbeats by Lady Gaga will hit stores in October, with prices ranging from $99 to $149.

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LG working on 15-inch OLED HDTV

Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Displays, HDTV

I first saw Sony’s 11-inch OLED XEL-1 at CES almost two years ago.  I couldn’t see myself paying so much ($2500) for such a tiny screen, even though it had, at the time, the best picture that I had ever seen for something only millimeters thin. 

It would appear that LG is readying their own OLED HDTV, this one being a 15-incher.  It will only be on sale in Korea, sometime in November.  As of now, there are no pricing details, so just take solace in the fact that it’ll fall into the OMGExpensive category.

Read More | Reuters

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Philips Releases New Ambilight HDTV Models

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, HDTV, Home Entertainment, Household

After its recent debut at the IFA, Philips has released its Ambilight TV with models 32PF9731D and 42PF9731D, featuring 1366 x 768 resolution panels, and its 37PF9731D with a 1920 x 1080 1080p set. All three feature Philips’ Pixel Plus technology integrated with digital tuners and boast 2x HDMI ports along with two RGB scart sockets, component video input, S/PDIF in/out and an Ethernet port on the rear. Philips also utilizes Dolby Digital for full surround sound, and a USB connector for easy play.

Philips claims that Ambilight “makes an impressive contribution to the overall viewing experience with ambient light to complement the colours and light intensity of the image on screen. It creates ambiance, stimulates more relaxed viewing and improves perceived picture detail, contrast and colour.”

To experience Ambilight for yourself visit Philips. At price points of £1,799 (~$3396), £2,499 (~$4717) and £3,000 (~$5663), we may have to wait to catch Ambilight at the neighbors’ next Superbowl party.

Read More | Trusted Reviews

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JVC Everio Line Goes High Definition

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Cameras, Handhelds, HDTV, Portable Audio / Video

Here at Gear Live, we are totally into JVC’s Everio camcorder line of handhelds. At a recent press event at IFA in Berlin, they provided a sneak peek into the future, showing off a consumer model Everio that records in “Full HD” at 1920x1080 resolution. The camera will record to an internal hard drive like other Everio cameras, and will sport a 3-CCD chip along with the option to record at 50 or 60 Hz for worldwide HD video compatibility. The camera is still unnamed for now, and pricing details have yet to be announced. Expect to see this one drop in Spring 2007.

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Changhong Panda TV/DVD Combo

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Home Entertainment, Movies, Music, Toys

This little guy was just too cute to pass up. The Changhong Panda TV/DVD/CD combo was unveiled at Berlin’s IFA. The electric company’s CH1320DV pet has control buttons in its paws and its nose is the power button.

Other specifications and features:

• Screen Type:Round
• TV System: NTSC-M
• Loading Capacity:620 Units (40HQ)
• Power Supply: 120V AC, 60HZ
• Aspect ratio: 4:3
• Picture Modes Selection: (normal, movie, sports, ser)
• Compatible with DVD/MP3/Picture CD/CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW
• Multiple Angles
• Parental Lock
• Digital Audio Output
• Screen Saver
• OSD: Trilingual (English/French/Spanish)
• Full Function Remote Control
• On/Off Timer
• Channel Scan

If this isn’t lovable enough for you, they also have a Penguin (CH1321DV) combo. You can tell us that you are getting this for your kids for Christmas, but we know better. Check with Changhong for price and availability.

Read More | Panda TV/DVD Player Product Page

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Hitachi Introduces DZ-GX3100E Camcorder

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, HDTV, Internet, Movies, PC / Laptop, Portable Audio / Video

Hitachi’s new DZ-GX3100E Camcorder was previewed at the IFA in Berlin. Utilizing what they refer to as “Movie Master Technology”, this DVD Cam with a 1.3 Megapixel CCD records straight onto DVD disk and SD Memory Card. Using a USB 2.0, you can connect it to your PC to download your videos.
More features:

• Utilizes 8cm DVD-RAM/-R/-RW/+RW Disc Media
• 1 Second Quick Start Function
• True 16:9 Wide Screen Recording
• High Quality MPEG2 Video Recording
• SD Multimedia Card Slot
• Digital Stereo Sound
• Recording Time:   - 36 mins (Extra Fine Quality Mode)   - 60 mins (Fine Quality Mode)   - 120 mins (Standard Quality Mode)
• 2.7” Colour TFT LCD Monitor Screen
• Digital Still Photo Mode: Stores 1998 Digital Still Images
• Recording Mode: Moving (MPEG2) / Still (JPEG) / Audio (Digital Stereo)
• Disc can be used to playback on most DVD Players & DVD-ROM Drives
• Photo Capture Function The DX has a MSRP of £349.99 (~$659). Check with Hitachi for U.S. availability date. I’m ready for my close-up now, Mr. DeMille.

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Nakamichi Unveils IN-DV7

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: HDTV, Movies, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Transportation

We have more news from Berlin’s IFA. Nakamichi introduces the IN-DV7, a DVD/TV/Tuner that they claim will “revolutionize your in-car entertainment experience”. The IN-DV7 has a 7”, 16:9 Wide-screen as well as a built in 4-channel MOSFET amp.

Other features include:

• Active Matrix LCD Panel
• Full Automatic Motorized TFT LCD Flip-out/up
• Touch Screen Control
• DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW compatible
• VCD, SVCD, DVD media Formats
• MP3 Direct track Access
• 60 Sec ESP

At an MSRP of $1699, the IN-DV7 could be the perfect solution to those long LA freeway commutes, but couldn’t they just have named it Fred?

Read More | Nakamichi via IFA

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