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By December 12, 2007 Read More →

Polaroid Definia updated

You may recall that in our Polaroid Definia Review I mentioned that the power LED on the 37″ model I reviewed was rather too bright and that I found it annoyingly distracting.

When I raised this issue with Polaroid at the time they agreed with my comments and assured me that they would look in to the problem and see if there was anything that could be done during manufacturing to resolve the issue. While it was nice to have the accept it as an issue, I have to admit that I didn’t think anything would happen.

However, I got an email from Polaroid yesterday saying that they had been able to implement a fix and that all new Definia models being manufactured from now on would include a minor hardware update!

Definia LED control board

Definia LED control board

In the image above you can see the circuit board for the power indicator on the infrared receiver. Notice that there is now a black divider between the IR sensor and the power LED, to stop the light from the power LED bleeding out through the IR sensor on the front of the TV, and that the power LED itself (the white bit in the middle of the photo) is now a frosted white rather than clear.

I know this is just a simple fix but I’m sure this will greatly improve matters and I have to take my hat off to Polaroid for implementing a fix so quickly and for actually making the effort to do so in the first place. It’s very, very unsual for changes to be made to a product during the manufacturing stage and it just goes to prove how commited Polaroid must do to getting their product right and to giving the consumer the best experience possible.

Well done Polaroid!!

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By December 5, 2007 Read More →

Windows Mobile 6.1 screens leak out

I suppose it has been quite a while since we last saw a decent news leak. Just the other day The Boy Genius Report posted dozens of screen grabs from their new Motorola Q9 which had the upcoming Windows Mobile 6.1 installed on it!

Windows Mobile 6.1 screen

Windows Mobile 6.1 screen

Windows Mobile 6.1 is evolution not revolution, but looking at the screen shots you could be forgiven for thinking that this was an all-new OS.

You’ll find a lot of new prettys screens and icons in the user interface with the ability to scroll left and right to access missed calls, emails, SMS etc. You’ll now be able to set your own homepage in Internet Explorer, plus you can now zoom into pages on top of a lot of new interface refinements. At last you’ll be able to copy and paste in Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard (smartphone) and theres also a threaded SMS system included.

I guess it’ll be a while before WM6.1 makes it to the mainstream and I suspect that there will be a lot of bootleg versions knocking around before it’s official but I’m looking forward to seeing what else MS have crammed in to the update.

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By December 2, 2007 Read More →

T-Mobile MDA Touch Plus

Had a little nose around the T-Mobile website earlier today and came across the MDA Touch Plus, this is going to be the T-Mobile version of the Touch Dual.

MDA Touch Plus

MDA Touch Plus

Although we would normally expect a device to be launched quite soon after it appears on the T-Mobile site, this could be one of those exceptions as we know that there is an exclusivity deal between Orange and HTC over the Touch Dual. It could be a few months before we see the MDA Touch Plus in stores.

See more on the T-Mobile site HERE.

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By December 1, 2007 Read More →

HTC Touch Dual and S730 in stock

Our friends over at Devicewire dropped us a line this morning to say that they now have the HTC Touch Dual and HTC S730 in stock.

HTC S730

HTC S730

HTC S730

Combining functionality with a compact, stylish design, the HTC S730 keeps you in touch and productive while on the road. Much more than just a phone, its powerful features make light work of email, web and calls.

With the complete suite of Microsoft® Office Mobile applications you can open and edit documents while on the move, and the compact phone slides to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard, enabling fast typing and dialling.

Important information is just a glance away with the Live HTC Home™ screen, giving you an instant view of email, calendar, messages, missed calls and more. With email directly to your phone, super-fast internet access, and a full range of connectivity options, you can be sure to be kept in touch no matter where you are in the world.

HTC Touch Dual

HTC Touch Dual

HTC Touch Dual

Delivering a revolutionary touch experience that will change the way you use your phone, forever. The HTC Touch Dual effortlessly combines an intuitive touch screen and keypad within a stunning design.

Everything you need is at your fingertips. With the flick of your thumb, the touch screen slides to reveal a handy smart-sized keyboard. If you prefer to touch, then the revolutionary TouchFLO™ interface allows you to quickly guide through emails, messages, music and images at the touch of a finger, making navigation a breeze.

A single touch of the screen activates the HTC Home™ screen, providing an instant view of email, calendar, messages, missed calls, dynamic weather updates and more.

High speed, always on connectivity provides you with the ultimate internet experience – wherever you are.

Experience a whole new sensation. The HTC Touch Dual.

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By November 19, 2007 Read More →

This is our new home!

If you are reading this post then have reached us at our new home! Last night we relocated our site to a new dedicated server – we overloaded the old one!

Please do let us know if you see anything strange or experience any issues with the site. Drop me a line using our feedback form.

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By November 14, 2007 Read More →

DivX, Inc. Names Kevin Hell as CEO

Following on from our earlier post regarding DivX support for PS3 here is some more DivX news:

DivX, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Kevin Hell as DivX’s new Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective October 31, 2007.

Commenting on the CEO appointment, Jordan Greenhall, the Company’s Chairman of the Board, stated, “Kevin is a strong leader with a distinguished track record who has been leading our consumer electronics licensing business for over five years. Coupled with 20 years in the industry, Kevin is the logical choice as CEO for DivX as it refocuses on opportunities in several key product markets. The entire Board looks forward to working with Kevin as he moves into his new role.”

“DivX is a great company, and I believe we are in a strong position to emerge as the de facto standard for high-quality digital video across any device,” commented Hell. “I appreciate the vote of confidence from our Board of Directors, and I am excited to lead our team forward as we focus on three key market opportunities: growing our licensing business, launching our new DivX Connected platform, and expanding our content solutions.”

Hell, 43, has served as the Company’s Acting Chief Executive Officer since July 2007. Between 2002 and 2007, Hell held a number of management positions within DivX including Chief Marketing Officer and Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer, the Company’s CXO for Partners and Licensing, and President. Before joining DivX in 2002, Hell served as Senior Vice President of Product Management for Palm Solutions Group, a handheld solutions company, as well as Vice President of the Connected Home division and Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Gateway, a personal computer manufacturing company. Prior to Gateway, Hell worked with the Boston Consulting Group in Los Angeles focused on high-technology and entertainment. Hell received an M.B.A. from The Wharton School, and a master’s degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University.

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By November 14, 2007 Read More →

DivX Technology to be Added to PS3

The rumoured DivX support within the PS3 is now official. Check out the press release:

DivX, Inc. today announced that DivX® video technology will be integrated into PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE). The popular computer entertainment system will be added to the ecosystem of devices that currently support DivX video playback. To date, over 100 million DivX Certified products have been shipped into the market, and it is anticipated PS3 will significantly expand that number.

“We are excited to work with Sony Computer Entertainment to bring DivX to PS3,” said Kevin Hell, CEO of DivX, Inc. “Our technology will expand the multimedia functionality of PS3 by enabling users to enjoy access to the broad library of content in the DivX digital media format.”

Products that bear the DivX Certified logo have undergone a rigorous testing program to ensure a high-quality DivX media experience that includes reliable video playback and excellent visual quality. DivX is working currently to certify PS3 and deliver a superior digital media technology to consumers in the near future. Current PS3 end users will be able to add DivX functionality to their systems via a seperate system software update at a forthcoming date. PS3 game title developers will be able to utilize DivX’s decoder technology by updating the system software of PS3’s Software Development Kit to version 2.00, which was released by SCE on November 2nd.

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By November 13, 2007 Read More →

HTC announce the Touch Cruise

Hot on the heels of the successful HTC Touch and the Touch Dual, HTC have just announced the HTC Touch Cruise.

HTC Touch Cruise

HTC Touch Cruise

The Touch Cruise based upon the HTC Artemis, and adds a 400 MHz processor, 3G / HSDPA and TouchFlo to it’s predecessor.

The HTC Touch Cruise is sleek, stylish, and compact, but big on features and with an LCD screen size that gives you an excellent multimedia experience in a mobile device. Featuring HTC’s innovative TouchFLO interface, the Touch Cruise is extremely easy to use. Using ordinary finger gestures, you can quickly browse through e-mails, web pages, messages, music, and images, making navigation a breeze.

Built-in GPS functionality and the included software enable you to find the fastest route to your direction, locate restaurants and services on the way, and never get lost. Avoid traffic and delays, and take detours to visit points of interest and local attractions.

HTC Touch Cruise specification:

  • Windows Mobile 6 Professional
  • 400Mhz Qualcomm MSM7200
  • 128MB RAM / 256MB ROM
  • 2.8″ TFT LCD Touchscreen 240 x 320
  • Tri-Band HSDPA/UMTS
  • Built-in GPS receiver
  • WiFi: 802.11b/g
  • 3.0 Megapixel main camera with Auto-Focus
  • Bluetooth version 2.0
  • 1350mAh Lithium Ion battery
  • TomTom Navigator 6
  • MicroSD card slot
  • FM Radio
  • 110mm x 58mm x 15.5mm
  • 135 grams
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    By November 10, 2007 Read More →

    Sony BRAVIA press event

    Last night we were invited along to a press event where Sony introduced their full range of LCD TV’s to members off the press. This was a unique opportunity for us to see each and every model in the range side-by-side playing the same footage. This really gave us a chance to compare them all.

    I have to admit that I’m more of a fan of plasma than LCD, however, the products on offer from Sony did start to sway me. I particularly liked the 52″ BRAVIA W3000-Series which is encapsulated in a premium, brushed black metal bezel. The W3000 range features a 40-inch, 46-inch and 52-inch models.

    Of course all the other models were represented and we’ll post more about each model and the press event itself later. We are also hoping to be able to bring you more detailed reviews in the near future. In the mean time, here’s some more info from Sony.

    The Sony BRAVIA X3500/X3000-Series is the flagship of the BRAVIA LCD TV range. With its perfectly judged combination of picture and sound enhancing technologies, the range represents the next generation of HDTV. It encompasses the latest and most enhanced version of the renowned BRAVIA ENGINE (BRAVIA ENGINE Pro) which optimises the depth, clarity and definition thus improving your High Definition signal.

    Sony BRAVIA X3500

    Sony BRAVIA X3500

    The sleek X3500 Series features a brushed metal exterior, available in 70”, 52”, 46” and 40” models, all capable of HD1080 resolution – 1920 x 1080p. The High Definition X3000 is available in 46” and 40” models, all capable of HD1080 resolution – 1920 x 1080p. To suit every taste and décor the X3000-Series offers a range of optional colour bezels.

    The series is ideal for film and sports fans with its 24p True Cinema mode and Motionflow +100Hz technology.

    With its sleek, high-end, quality design the BRAVIA W3000-Series is encapsulated in a premium, brushed black metal bezel. The range features a 40-inch, 46-inch and 52-inch models, all showcasing an impressive array of new audio-visual technologies.

    Sony BRAVIA W3000-Series

    Sony BRAVIA W3000-Series

    Complete with an integrated HD tuner, Theatre Mode and 24p True Cinema to enable the richest cinematic experience and HD1080 on all models.

    Ideal for film buffs, the BRAVIA V3000-Series offers a powerful blend of HD1080, exceptional image quality and features designed to make movies and even digital photos look outstanding. Available in 40” and 46”, see films the way they should be seen with 24p True Cinema and Theatre Mode – view films as the producers intended. Advanced image technology is perfectly complemented by the new ‘Art Frame’ design, specifically created to focus attention on the picture itself.

    Sony BRAVIA V3000-Series

    Sony BRAVIA V3000-Series

    Sony has extended the successful HD Ready BRAVIA S3000-Series LCD TV first launched earlier this year. The existing 40-inch and 32-inch sets are now joined by 26-inch and 20-inch models.

    Sony BRAVIA S3000-Series

    Sony BRAVIA S3000-Series

    The range is ideal for the style conscious, with the 20-inch sets available in a total of seven different colours – enjoy amazing colour on and off the screen.

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    By November 9, 2007 Read More →

    iPhone goes on sale in UK

    Apple’s iPhone goes on sale in the UK and Germany on Friday with thousands expected to snap up the device.

    Here in London, nutters loyal Apple customers have begun queuing outside the Apple Store in Regent Street.

    At the moment, however, the iPhone has been locked to work Only on the O2 Network.

    The phones can be unlocked for use on other networks but this voids the warranty and could break the device if software updates from Apple are loaded.

    As many as 250,000 users in the US have unlocked the device using free and paid-for software to make the phone work on different networks, and to load third-party software not supported by Apple.

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    Quote courtesy of the BBC news.

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