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November 17, 2004
Due to my limited translation skills -- the following information might contain some inaccuracies, however due to the uber cool factor of this tidbit I am sure you will overlook any errors -- if you care to correct me send me an email. Hitachi is showing off a prototype for some sort of table display that reacts to shadows projected at the table -- so say you are in a meeting and you point to something on the display table it should do something. Hitachi is aiming for a 2005 release of this new product which features a small built in liquid crystal projector "CPX328J," projection of 42 types of images on the acrylic top board & built-in camera to help recognize shadows for the magic to happen , you know dragging stuff around clicking etc. Very cool.
- MORE itmedia jpn
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November 16, 2004
Come early December the RD-17V1 Toshiba's new LCD with built-in Hybrid recorder will be on sale in Japan for lots of money (not really - ). This will be the first LCD with a built in hydrid recorder( don't hold me to that), the RD-17V1 features a built in 160GB HDD and DVD-RAM/R/RW drive, 17 inch 1,280X768 dots screen, brigtness 50cd/m2 , contrast ratio 600:1, incorporates Toshiba's exclusive Digital Direct that minimizes conversion artifacts by streaming the video signal directly from HDD/DVD to the LCD screen driver, you can record to the dvd or to the HDD drive.
The Toshiba RD-17V1 measures 430x250x364mm and weighs 8.5kg
- MORE via impress.co.jp
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The Toshiba SDP2700 Portable DVD player announced back in May will be available in December in the Japan market.
The SDP2700 features include 8.9" widescreen TFT LCD display and is designed to make the viewing experience more flexible with a swivel screen, equipped with Super ColorStream Pro progressive scan output and DVD Audio compatibility, Toshiba's exclusive Digital Direct LCD Drive that minimizes conversion artifacts by streaming the video signal directly from the MPEG decoder to the LCD screen driver in the digital domain, a 1024 x 600 resolution screen, Super ColorStream Pro Progressive Scan Component Video Outputs, a standard S-Video connector, and a digital audio output. In addition, the mini A/V connectors also act as input jacks, enabling users to connect portable video products, such as a camcorder, to view the images on the LCD screen, 3.5-hour "quick charge" (charges in 3 hours) Lithium Ion rechargeable battery pack.
The SD-P2700 also features SD & MMC Memory Card Slots, a JPEG viewer and zoom modes and Bass-Reflex speakers with an output of 1.5 Watts per channel. A DC adapter car cord is also included.
The SD-P2700 priced at $499.99.
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November 15, 2004
To capitalize on the mammoth success of Halo 2, GameComm is now hawking the very green, lightweight GameCom Halo 2 Edition - headset -- you need this. COOL factor designed so after a few hours of playing your ears will still feel like yours - I am not sure if that applies to those 24 hour sessions.
$40 - MORE
via ubergizmo
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In preparation for PSP launch in Japan (December) - Sony has decided to create traffic jams in the Shinjuku station, Tokyo busiest train stop. Sony has placed just "4" PSP devices behind plexiglass -- to create PSP jams. Look but don't touch. - MORE via 3yen
In other news the Nintendo DS Preorders reach 2 Million here on our shores - I heard some place we were only getting 1 Million DS units, looks like we could have a geek riot on our hands.
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The new Nuby Tech Chainsaw controller for Gamecube is sure to send your mom for the dish rag to do some controller cleaning. Designed to make user Resident Evil 4 experience all the more enjoyable is covered is red paint to give that blood illusion -- the controller should work with other games as well. I wonder the Chainsaw blade rotates?
- MORE via modernjackass
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Logitech Japan has announced "The DVDjuke" a new portable HDD videoplayer. Features of the DVDjuke include , 80GB or 40GB hard drive, ability to play back stored data from the Juke's hard drive on your TV, an operation menu displayed on your TV allows you navigate through the contents of drive with a remote, supports playback of Divx" "Xvid" "MPEG-1/2 video formats, supports playback of MP3" "WMA" "WAV" "AAC" "AC3" "OGG" audio files, ability to play back a series of JPEG images (slide show). To get files on the drive you connect via USB 2.0 to your PC
80GB Model 42,000 Yen - 40 GB Model 31, 400 Yen. The DVDjuke is expected early December. Measures "16 (width)x 80 (height)x 132 (depth) mm" & weighs"220g (mass)"
- MORE via Impress.co.jp
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November 11, 2004
Sharp Corporation has announced the "BD-HD1000" Blu-Ray recorder with built-in hard drive -- if you have not been keeping up with all things Blu-Ray - this hailed as the potential dvd killer because of the storage capacity of the Blu-Ray discs. Although the BD-HD1000 only supports single layer Blu-Ray (23GB & 25GB supported) this is the start of amazing things with the new format. The BD-HD1000 recorder features include a Blu-Ray disc drive, DVD-R/RW drive, and 160GB hard drive. It supports Blu-Ray disc recording/playback as well as the recording/playback of DVD-R/RW discs. Supported tuners include terrestrial, BS, 110 CS digital, and terrestrial analog.
Available December 9th Japan. Price is estimated around 320,000 yen.
via impress.co.jp -
also seen at TECHJAPAN
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November 10, 2004
Tech Japan has a pretty in-depth look (PlayStation Jpn Press release translation) of all things Gran Turismo 4 . Even though this is not gadget news OK maybe it is Gadget news depending on how you look at it. I am just into all the lovely pictures. Sony had a big party for the GT4 inviting all the media people to write nice things. The GT4 will have 700 cars up from the 650 since the announcement at Tokyo Game Show 2004, some sort of NIKE collaboration, new Fuji course, BMW 3 series and some special editions like in Europe where you will see the Nissan 350Z.
READ at TECHJAPAN
OGLE at IMPRESS.CO.JP
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November 9, 2004
The Yamaha has announced the DLP projector "DPX-1200" with the new DMD panel "720P DarkChip3" - 0.8 inch/1,280x720 dot. The DarkChip3 has increased the efficiency of light for the lamp combined with the optical system gives a contrast ratio of 5,000:1, diffused reflection filters out unwanted light, Other features include 3.0 - 4.8 m projection distance, brightness 800 lumina. The DPX-1200 incorporates technology that make it suitable for viewing in a dark room or a bright room.
The DPX-1200 measures 495x465.4x192.6mm & weighs 13.8 kg
Available in December - expected price 120 000Yen.
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