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November 25, 2004
Stockist - The Luxman DU-10 is a $8000 Digital Universal Player - you read that correctly not $800 people -- $8000. While I could in no way explain to my Mom why I would consider purchasing a DVD player for $8000 - I am sure some of the readers here at Ployer will understand the urgent need for this baby to rest in my living room. The DU-10 supports playback of DVD Audio, DVD Video, SACD and CD formats -( CD-R and Video CD) -- essentially the player can playback just about every 12 cm optical disc you can throw at it. The DU-10 is the epitome of a high-end player and according to reports will bless you with unbelievable quality -- plus the pride of knowing that you are probably the only person with the player in your city.
- Purchase the du-10 at AudioCubes
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November 24, 2004
 OK so I am sure we all want to take the TV remote in the bath tub for a swim - or maybe not but say you are using the LG Wireless LCD TV - 15LW10 while in the tub and you want to change something without moving your body -- you will need a remote that can work even when wet right? AudioTechnica Corporation has announced the 3,360 yen waterproof "ATV-554" TV & Video remote control, and 2,940 yen "ATV-553" TV remote control December 1st. Will work with TV models from 17 different companies.
Side Note - It is not recommended that you leave the remote in the tub for a swim. the water proof thing according to techjapan is just surface water.
- MORE via techjapan
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 I saw a small blurb on the XaviXPORT in Business Week or Newsweek when I started writing for Ployer back in September - I made a note of it but somehow never got around to doing a write up. I just got a refresher from Al (thanks). Due to bad coordination, my amount of video game playing is usually reserved when no one is around, I find however I am good on the games at the movie arcade-the shooting ones. I am all for any game that will make me look like I can play -- remember Duck Hunter - I loved that game. Meet XaviXPORT which will allow you to interact you with your TV a la the Duck Hunter days. Based on the XaviX multiprocessor chip, XaviXTechnology you can finally play that tennis game with racket to boot in your own home -- the technology can also be used for home security solutions. You hook the XaviXPORT to your TV, then you can play games such as XaviX baseball. XaviX Tennis & XaviX Bowling.
The XaviXPORT Console is $80 at target -
Now Available in Japan via Visa Vis
- MORE at itmedia
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November 22, 2004
Sony's new high end (not only quality the price too) MDR-SA series will be available in Japan - DEC 10. The 77,700 Yen MDR-SA5000 is the titanic of the new series with a playback frequency of 110 kHz. So you could like kill your ear drums -- funny I was just saying I need new headsets - OPEN ENTRY to Sony I want to review the MDR-SA5000 - I will say nice things. The other 2 models 38,850 Yen MDR-SA3000 (100 kHz) & the 25,200 Yen MDR-SA1000 (80 kHz). The MD-SA series is not only light weight but comfortable (according to release), can also playback of audio from your SACD ( super audio CD ) player.
- MORE via Impress.co.jp
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November 19, 2004
Axion's 10" 800x480-pixel resolution LCD TV and DVD/CD/MP3 player combo is now available exclusively via the folks at RadioShack - $399. The built-in DVD player features support for DVD, CD, MP3 and Photo CD viewing. The Axion LCD TV comes with remote control, travel case, auto/home power supplies, F-type antenna connectors and is cable ready off the shelf.
via 14u
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Not one to be left behind LG has introduced a wireless LCD TV following the introduction of wireless LCD TVs from Sony & Sharp. This new TV will allow you to do stuff like take baths and watch TV without wires hanging into the water - The 15-inch LCD TV set comprises of a monitor and a transmitter. You connect your media device e.g. (DVD player) to the transmitter using a TV cable, then you can run around the housing watching TV or digital multimedia on the LCD.
The independent transmitter sends digital radio signals in a 35 meters radius using 802.11g/b wireless transmission technology. A fully charged battery allows the LCD TV to be used for a maximum of three hours.
- MORE sorobangeeks
- MORE via LG
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November 18, 2004
itmedia jpn has a review of the "EyeHome" network media player for Mac (I am sure ihome was considered). The Player allows you to access the digital content you have stored on your Mac for playback on your TV and home entertainment system. EyeHome features include MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG- 4 and DivX format support, access the Internet on your television, using Apple Airport Express wireless adapter you can add EyeHome to an existing AirPort Extreme wireless network.
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Sharp is being sharp with a new DLP Projector with Hi-Vision Resolution. The XV-Z2000 goes on sale on December 10th for about 522,900 yen (- USD 5000). Features of the Sharp XV-Z2000 include DLP technology - DMD (digital micro mirror) TM HD2 + (which substantially improves the loading efficiency (higher resolution 1280 x 740 to be exact) & 2500:1 contrast ratio
- MORE via press release
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November 17, 2004
Sun electronic corporation has announced the "BiBio wGate" their new Network Music Player. BiBio wGate is NAS Network Attached Storage device with MP3 file play back capabilities (MP3 files stored on your PC). Features of the Bibio wGate include, Local network play (once wGate & your PC are connected to the local network -- it can read the MP3 files from your PC for play back), Internet radio (mp3 type) capability, wireless LAN private compact & flash type card slot & Infrared ray remote control ability.
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