X-Fi is a technology for improving audio quality from standard sources including MP3 players and streaming sources. They’ve stuffed this technology into a set of wireless devices, the XDock Wireless dock and the X-Fi Wireless Receivers. You plug in an iPod into the XDock and can play music out to an optical or RCA-enabled receiver. Then, you can transmit the audio to a Wireless Receiver in… → Read More
What do you get when you put a manic-depressive, a beat-down married man, and a guy from the South together in one place? Our CES experience. Here, John takes a quick nap before heading off to his next appointment — in the dumpsters behind the Bellagio hotel. → Read More
for the PC that could read both Blu-ray and HD-DVD discs. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that LG has announced a standalone player that will play both disc formats. The BH100 Super Multi Blue Player will support 1080p resolution via an HDMI 1.2 output. The suggested retail price is $1,199 and the player is supposedly to be released by April. Not that LG would ever let us down! Product → Read More
Most of the larger booths at CES probably pull more electricity than is used by a small city. But even if you’re not one of those “green” types, you have to admit the idea of saving a little bit of energy is a good idea. Eton Corporation also does so without looking all hippie to boot. Their FR 300 self-powered AM/FM radio with NOAA (National Oceanic & & Atmospheric Association) and… → Read More
We got a chance to see the Simpsons phones in the wild. It’s all clamshell all the time over there with an A717 for Cingular, an M500 for Sprint, and a U740 for Verizon ensconced in glass cases and colored yellow as Homer’s sun-kissed pate. The phones will be available during the film launch in July. → Read More
Most cars made for the American road since the late ’80s have included a small microprocessor that keeps track of various goings-on under the hood. It not only keeps things digitally regulated, but also makes a record of any problems so your motor can have a quick “check-up” from any mechanic with the diagnostic gear to decode the information, which is not always cheap. CarMD is… → Read More
Got some hands-on time with the SCH i760, the Blackjack Deux, with an external keypad and fold out QWERTY keyboard. It’s probably coming out on Verizon, although the kids at Samsung weren’t talking. More as we get it. → Read More
A typical press conference at CES. Kenwood demonstrates “seamless entertainment.” This Power Point slide has us convinced! → Read More
Bushnell isn’t exactly known for awesome consumer electronics, but the Onix 400 seems to be a decent device. It’s a waterproof GPS device with XM Satellite Radio and weather tracking built-in. It features a 3.5-inch 320×240 LCD display, an embedded 64MB microSD card for data and maps, and a rechargeable battery. No price yet, but it debuts this summer along with The Stapler. → Read More
It seems fairly obvious, but if you really want to listen to your music anywhere in the house on your iPod… you just take your iPod with you. But apparently Eos Wireless seems to think it is a better for you to plug the device into this compact docking station, which will let you stream to other speakers. In fairness, this does allow you to share the tunes, so that’s not a bad thing. The Eos… → Read More
Remember a couple of years ago when all the hype was that more speakers were better. So while we haven’t heard much about 6.1, 7.1 or 10.1, or any other combination of large prime numbers, we’re hearing instead about “simulated surround sound.” Those results have been far from stimulating, however Klipsch could change all that with their new “KlipschCasting.” The CS-700 console houses… → Read More
While digital cameras have come along in recent years when it comes to form factor, the retro look of a classic Leica just can’t be beat. Introduced at the Photokina show in Cologne of last year, the new Leica M8 was still front and center from the offerings from Leica Camera at the Consumer Electronics Show. So in case you missed its arrival (as we did), this camera is a true throwback to… → Read More
Pimping your ride has always meant upgrading the stereo system, but now Kenwood will make it easier to add components to suit your needs. The company will be expanding their CarPortal product line for 2007, making it practical to upgrade and even add components to a car’s entertainment system. This is part of the Kenwood strategy “To live connected and drive connected.” To ensure this… → Read More
Vince got some great footage of the Bioloid robotics kit. Here we see a fancy dog-style robot. This company does PR the old-fashioned way: it doesn’t talk to press, so who knows where/how to buy this. Oh well. Cute dog. → Read More
I know this isn’t the most cutting edge digi cam at CES but since there are some watermen/women in the audience this is for you. The Digital Hero 3 is a 3-megapixel, wrist-mounted, waterproof sports digital camera. Along with 3-megapixel pics it also takes 30fps of VGA video with sound. So you can show all your friends how you got barrelled off your ass in Indo or how you kooked it out in 2… → Read More
Vince told you about the K3 a few months ago and we’ve got a few more details to give you about this sexy lil thang. It’s pretty much the size of an iPod nano and comes in 2/4/8GB models and colors available in black, wine red and lime green. The 1.8 inch full color LCD can display your album art and playback time is 25 hours. Compatible formats are MP3 and WMA and an FM tuner is also… → Read More
In the CES press area, they have a wheelbarrow full of dirt, old Sega Genesis games, and a retro Sony boombox. There is no sign, no explanation why, it’s just there. I want that Vectorman 2 cart personally… → Read More
If you feel like dropping $350 on an iPod dock than Griffin’s new Evolve is it. The Evolve consists of a dock that also charges, RF remote, and two rechargeable dual channel wireless speakers. Said speakers are said to work up to 150 feet away, wish they’d prove it at CES. Pretty cool since everything is wireless. Product Page → Read More
Yesterday at the Philips press conference they announced two DVD players with iPod docks. The 7-inch DCP750 and 8-inch DCP850 boast swivel screens and support DivX playback on DVD+-R, DVD+-RW, and (S)VCD formats. Each player includes a car adapter to keep the rugrats quiet or feel free to drain the 2.5 hour battery watching all that pron I know you all have. Not to shabby for $150 and $200. 7… → Read More
As if it weren’t bad enough carrying around all the gadgets I do, I can’t imagine strapping one of these badboys on. I’m pretty sure the girlfriend would kick me in the shins. Just like the Asus and LG I told you about with SideShow the Eleksen messenger bag featuring SideShow on a 2.5 inch LCD screen and controlled via its ‘ElekTex’ fabric controls is on display at… → Read More
So I have some downtime tonight and will be posting throughout the night and week. If you guys want to talk to me about some tech, hit me up on AOL Instant Messenger. My screen name is hardhouse0. Either IM me or leave a comment letting me/us know what you guys want to see! You can ask us to check out a particular product or to just see what your favorite company is up to. Get ready….this is… → Read More
SanDisk shows off another MP3 player with a 2.2 inch screen, photo player, internal speaker, community connections via Internet and USB 2.0. The wi-fi connection is basically the same thing as the Zune’s wi-fi functionality. You may or may not know but this originally came from Zing earlier this year. Product Page → Read More
Because it looks like they plastered Grey’s star Katherine Heigl with a Blackjack all over the place. Not that it’s a bad thing. …and yes, I love me some Grey’s Anatomy. → Read More
This is the coolest thing I’ve seen as far as Star Wars gadgets goes. This little R2-D2 is 1/2 scale and is controlled via the Millenium Falcon. It’s dome rotates 270 degrees and his ‘eye’ holds a projector that can project up to an 80 inch screen on the wall or ceiling. A DVD player, iPod dock, stereo speaker system, memory card, USB input, AV input, 11 classic R2-D2 sound… → Read More
No surprise here but Samsung has released their second generation Blu-Ray player, the BD-P1200, with enhanced audio and video. Woopaaadeeedooo. They’re already behind the game since LG released their dual format DVD player. Enjoy the eye candy. → Read More
M-Audio invited us to check out their new line of speakers in a sweet hotel suite so the acoustics were proper. I listened to multiple songs from both my iPod and M-Audio’s and the quality of these are great. The low end AV20s cost $99, the AV30s are $129, and the AV40s are $149. The AV30 and AV40 both come with input and output 3.5mm jacks on the front. They’ll be available in about a… → Read More
So check it. I’m at the Waggener-Edstrom blogger lounge at the Venetian and they’ve got the highly-anticipated Microsoft Windows Home Server. This cylindrical, glowing piece of machinery is basically an easy to use, plug ‘n play server for the family. You can share all your movies, pictures, music, files, etc. with up to 10 users wirelessly and can access your files anywhere in… → Read More
Last night, iFrogz showed us its new line of cases: Exotics. Yes, I used italics. These new cases are designed with the iPod in mind, but can hold electronics with similar dimensions (like a Samsung Blackjack). The packaging is made of actual wood and the cases have a very realistic faux fur with animal prints. They’re also available now, so go ahead and unleash your inner cheetah. → Read More
LG brings us a much better looking SideShow laptop that makes the Asus W5Fe look like a cheap hooker(CES in Vegas…see the connection). The Z1 comes equipped with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7200 2.0 GHz, a 12.1-inch (1280 x 800) fancy display and 1GB of DDR2 RAM. → Read More
The Sandisk Sansa View was launched at CES today and it kicks some butt. The Sansa View will have up to 8GB of flash memory, a 4 inch color screen, SD/SDHC memory slot, AV-output for audio and video content to your TV, 3.5mm headphone jack, thumping integrated speaker, up to 4 hours of video playback and 10 hours of audio and slideshow playback. Product Page → Read More
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