|
|
Sezmi plans to change the content industry; hands-on and video |
 |
 |
 |
|
 The way video and other content is delivered is changing, there's no doubt about it, but what isn't as certain is exactly where we end up from here. So on our journey to the day when we can watch whatever we want, wherever we want, there are plenty of avenues for content like cable or satellite, internet, an antenna or whatever. Sezmi gets this and intends to bring them all together in a way that makes sense. The encouraging thing here is that the company didn't just take an existing platform and paste on some internet streaming, it created a over-the-air DVR from scratch and integrated all the various sources into a unified experience. Ok, so much for the concept, but how does it work? In principle we love the idea: you buy a box, pay a monthly service for a select number of cable TV channels and get a single interface that makes sense. The problem right now is in the implementation. While we really like some of the DVR features included, like profiles catered to each viewer (custom guide listings as well as custom recorded TV etc,) only the major broadcast networks are presented in HD (no ESPN HD for example) -- and the HD VOD content we watched showed noticeable compression artifacts. Sezmi is currently in a limited pilot in LA, but will be expanding and as it does we'll be watching to see if the dream comes true.
Continue reading Sezmi plans to change the content industry; hands-on and video
Sezmi plans to change the content industry; hands-on and video originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Jan 2010 12:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | | Email this | Comments
|
|
|
|
Jinke announces 6 and 9-inch SiPix panel e-readers |
|
|
|
|
We're certainly not wanting for e-readers this week, although we are definitely wanting for one that's compelling enough to shell out good money for -- which is fine, because company's all over God's green Earth seem to be working overtime to give us one. Take Jinke -- the company's switched from E Ink to SiPix panels for the A6 and A9 readers, both of which are planned to sport multitouch, 16 levels of grayscale, WiFi a/b/g, and optional 3G -- as well as the usual compliment of formats (FB2, EPUB, PDF, most image formats, and MP3). The former is a 6-inch (600 x 800) device with 2GB of storage, an SD slot, and an accelerometer. The Jinke A9 features a 9-inch (1024 x 768) panel, and up to 4GB storage. Both the A6 ($275) and the A9 ($330) should be available in March. Jinke announces 6 and 9-inch SiPix panel e-readers originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Jan 2010 08:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink  SlashGear |  Jinke | Email this | Comments
|
|
|
Sennheiser RS170 wireless headphones ears-on |
|
|
|
|
|
We don't generally run around plucking wireless headphones off their stands, but the CES Innovation Award here drew us in for a quick test job. In spite of the almighty din around us, these RS170 headphones delivered terrific noise insulation. They don't feature any sort of active noise cancellation, but just popping the sealed cans atop our noggin was sufficient to neutralize a vast proportion of the mayhem around us. The sound too was impressive -- certainly nothing unexpected given Sennheiser's reputation. What was pleasantly surprising, though, was the $300 asking price and since these are already available we've been able to find them online for as little as $250. For that you also get bass boost and surround sound functions, but from our limited time with the set we'd say you'll be getting some pretty awesome audio straight out of the box.
Sennheiser RS170 wireless headphones ears-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Jan 2010 06:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | | Email this | Comments
|
|
|
Altec Lansing debuts new range of portable, not-so-portable audio products |
|
|
|
|
Altec Lansing has been keeping itself fairly busy since introducing its brand new look a little over a year ago, and it's now back at CES with a new batch of audio products to keep things rolling. Leading things off is the inMotion Compact (iMT320) iPod speaker system, which is a slightly smaller, slightly cheaper followup to the company's inMotion Classic speaker system, and includes some nifty features like a folding leather-like cover that also doubles as a speaker stand -- look for it to be available in February for $80. That's complemented by the Octane Plus 2.1 Speaker System (pictured after the break), which will also run $80, and three new headphones in the company's MUZX DNA line that'll cost just $20 apiece but still promise "a full ranged, balanced sound."
Continue reading Altec Lansing debuts new range of portable, not-so-portable audio products
Altec Lansing debuts new range of portable, not-so-portable audio products originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Jan 2010 04:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | Gear Diary | Email this | Comments
|
|
|
Easy Shot Clip camcorder is pretty small, pretty cheap, but not very pretty |
|
|
|
|
|
 The last time we saw Concord Keystone around these parts our minds were collectively blown by something called the QuantumGravity watch. It looks like its newest product, however, is a little more... conventional. The Easy Shot Clip is a plain-looking, 2-inch long camcorder with 2GB of storage (for up to 2 hours of 640 x 480, 30 fps video), mounts for a neck strap, stand, shirt clip, bicycle mount, and a helmet, and one solitary button. But the best thing? Even if it does retail for $70, we're sure it'll be hitting bargain bins and dollar stores in short order. Look out for it at CES next week, or everywhere else in February.
Easy Shot Clip camcorder is pretty small, pretty cheap, but not very pretty originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink SlashGear | ecoustics.com | Email this | Comments
|
|
|
|
|
<< Start < Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next > End >>
|
|
Page 1 of 54 |
