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MOUNT VERNON, N.Y., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Key Digital(®) presents KD-HDDA1x1Pro, the new Phantom Series 1 to 1 HDMI Extender. KD-HDDA1x1Pro repeats HDMI signals up to 65 ft. and equalizes the signal for reliable transmission over greater distances than standard cabling. Utilizing the latest HDMI standards, 3D and ARC (Audio Return Channel), the product also features a built-in library of 16 EDID files, and the capability to force HPD (Hot Plug Detection). KD-HDDA1x1Pro has...
Osaka, May 23, 2013 - (JCN Newswire) - Sharp's SH-02E smartphone with IGZO(1) LCD panel, sold by NTT Docomo in Japan, has won the Gold Award(2) in the Display of the Year category, part of the 2013 Display Industry Awards(3) sponsored by the SID (Society for Information Display). The Moth Eye(R)(4) technology used in Sharp's AQUOS XL9 lineup was also honored, winning the Silver Award in the Display Component of the Year category.With over 6,000 members, SID is...
The Harman Kardon AVR 1x10 Series delivers more ways to connect to favorite music, movies, games and shows through advanced technology and functionality, offering a truly modern media solution to crisp audio and video STAMFORD, Conn., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, introduces three new audio/video receivers that seamlessly mesh versatility, quality and efficiency to create a peerless multimedia experience. The Harman Kardon(®) AVR 1510,...
- Hillcrest Also Announces Freespace® Availability for Android(TM) 4.2 and Google TV - HONG KONG and ROCKVILLE, Md., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hillcrest Labs today announced that TCL Multimedia has signed a new multi-year agreement to extend the use of Hillcrest's patented Freespace(®) in-air pointing and motion control software in TCL's Internet-connected Smart TVs. Freespace enables small in-air movements of remote controls to move a cursor around the TV screen. This allows...
SmartPay Helps Consumers Afford Smartphones with Instant Financing Outside Wireless Contracts LAS VEGAS, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BillFloat, Inc., a leading innovator in consumer credit delivery, today announced it is piloting its SmartPay instant financing option with new partner RadioShack (NYSE:RSH), providing even more customers access to this innovative payment option in select stores in Houston. The SmartPay option allows customers to obtain a smartphone and pay for...
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- RadioShack Corporation today announced it will accept customer donations to the American Red Cross to directly benefit victims of tornadoes in Texas and Oklahoma. The donations can be made at the point of sale at all RadioShack stores nationwide. When checking out, customers will have the option of donating $1, $5 or $10 to directly benefit tornado victims in Oklahoma and Texas. "We are saddened by the loss of life, homes...
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. , May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Key Digital Systems, Inc. -- A recent renovation featuring Key Digital's(®) Compass Control(®) integration of multi-zone audio, video, lighting and voltage control designed by CDAI and installed by Sound Design and Innovation further enabled the Atlanta History Museum to present the past in ways that were never before achievable with the assistance of cutting-edge technology. The Atlanta History Museum at the Atlanta...
This year's choices, from companies in Asia, Europe and the U.S., showcase the true global nature of the innovative work being done in displays and display technologies CAMPBELL, Calif., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Society for Information Display (SID), the leading global organization dedicated to the advancement of electronic display technology, today announced the winners of its 18(th) annual Display Industry Awards. The honorees will be recognized during a special luncheon...
New Sound Bar Features Stunning Modern Design with Advanced Convenience Features like Bluetooth, Wireless Subwoofer and Display Remote IRVINE, Calif., May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- VIZIO, America's #1 Sound Bar company(1), today announced the pricing and immediate availability of their award winning 42" 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer and Satellite speakers (S4251w). Winner of CNET's 2013 Best of CES Home Theater and Audio award, VIZIO's newest Sound Bar brings...
The Sports Fan Playground currently has deals of up to 40% off new DVD and Blu-ray movies. The store is taking preorders on upcoming movies such as The Dark Knight Rises, Magic Mike and Ted. Detroit, MI (PRWEB) May 20, 2013 The Sports Fan Playground currently have thousands of new and classic movie titles available on DVD and Blu-ray. The store currently has deals of up to 50% off of various movies including Prometheus, The Avengers, The Dark Knight Trilogy, The Campaign and Ted. The...
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The Magnavox Odyssey was the first home video console produced in the world. It was manufactured by Magnavox and released in August 1972. The unit was discontinued in 1975 with a total of 330,000 systems sold. Its successor was the Magnavox Odyssey 2. A working prototype of the console was finished in 1968, known as the brown box. This prototype is displayed at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History located in Washington D.C.. The Odyssey connected to a...
The Kobo Touch is an eReader device produced by Kobo Inc., from China, revealed on May 23, 2011, and released in the U.S. on June 10, 2011. It is the third generation eReader from Kobo, and contained improvements from the previous versions. The Kobo Touch included 15 free previews of select books instead of 100 public domain books that were included on the previous versions. Other improvements were an E Ink pearl screen, faster CPU, and it was smaller and lighter. The display is a six-inch...
The Digital Reader 1000 (DR1000) was produced by iRex Technologies in the Netherlands and released on September 22, 2008. The DR1000 is an e-Book reading device made in three versions: the DR1000 does not have a touchscreen; DR1000S has a touchscreen; and the DR1000SW has a touchscreen with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. Production of this device was discontinued in 2010 when iRex filed for bankruptcy. The unit has a 10.2 inch screen, uses Linux 2.6 operating system, has 128 MB of...
The Nook is a brand of e-reader developed by Barnes & Noble with the original device released in November 2009. It featured both Wi-Fi and AT&T 3G, with a 6 inch display and a smaller touchscreen for data input. Since then there has been multiple versions and upgrades. A Wi-Fi only version released in June 2010 and the Nook color using LCD in November 2010. The second generation Nook was released in June 2011, and in February 2012 an upgrade was released to the Wi-Fi only version....
Image Caption: The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Model. Credit: Espen Irwin Swang/Wikipedia (CC BY 3.0) The Xperia is a smartphone that has been manufactured by Sony since 2008 and accounts for half of the company’s mobile phone sales. The name was originated from the word experience with the first model the Xperia X1 and its motto “I Xperia the best.” The X1 was manufactured to close the gap on other smart devices produced by the competition. It was released in October 2008, and used...
