August 18, 2008
The Sooloos is an all in one music storage and playback device, all housed in a single unit controlled by a touchscreen. This isn't anything new, as there has been a couple of systems out that already do this sort of thing, but the Sooloos system takes it a step further with a built in backup system to make sure you don't lose anything. The systems comes in several different configurations, and it looks as though you could buy the basic system, and then add on other modules as you go. The touch 17-inch screen allows you to run the system with their software that can do all of the basic things such as creating playlists, and general organization of your music. The system is also set up so that it can be networked through your home, so you can listen to your music where ever you are. Since it's networked, it can also be controlled from your PC, or iPod Touch and iPhone.
The system is said to be expensive, costing around $13,000, but hardware wise is pretty impressive in my opinion, making it one of the better ones out there.
You can read more about it at the Sooloos site HERE.
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August 13, 2008
The SLIMstage40 is only 3.3-inches wide by 3.4-inches high, and 39-inches long. Even with it's small size, it pumps out 170-watts from eight internal amplifiers. The device has four Linear Magnetic Drive main/satellite speakers and three Extreme-Energy subs that are assisted by six mass radiators. The device comes with three digital audio inputs (two optical, one coaxial), three analog inputs, a headphone jack, LED-backlit panel, an RS-232 port and an IR remote. The basic system sells for $899 or $1,199, if you add the SUBstage100 subwoofer to the package.
The SLIMstage40 is set to debut at CEDIA 2008 this year, and I'm a date on when this will hit the shelves will pop up around then.
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August 11, 2008
Not that I can see spending this much on a projector, but if you have the money, I don't think you could better than this:
For over ten years, leading UK-based luxury home entertainment manufacturer Meridian Audio Ltd has been developing and manufacturing award-winning video products - from DVD players to projectors - that, together with the company's advanced digital audio components, create the Meridian Digital Theater, offering the highest quality reproduction of both image and sound.
Now, Meridian takes the next step towards perfecting the home viewing experience with the introduction of the Meridian 810 Reference Video System. The 810 system comprises two primary elements: the 810 Reference Video Projector, an entirely new D-ILA-based digital projector offering a previously impossible 10 megapixels - exceeding the resolution even of commercial digital cinema projectors - and the 810 Reference Video Scaler, a special processor designed to optimize the imaging of HD and standard resolution inputs for the vast new possibilities offered by a 10 megapixel projection environment. The result is a system that, Meridian believes, represents the most realistic home theater performance in the world.
Using a brand new light engine, the Meridian 810 Reference Video Projector offers an effective resolution of 4096 x 2400 pixels, or 10 megapixels. In comparison, a conventional HDTV image at 1080i represents just 1 megapixel, while full-spec HD (1080p) is still only twice that. The Meridian 810 Reference Video Projector also has extremely high light output capability. Powered by a PKI Xenon lamp, it is capable of delivering up to 4000 lumens, enough to light even the very largest screens to the Hollywood reference level of 16 foot-lamberts. In addition, the projector has a native contrast ratio of 10,000:1, ensuring that even in the most difficult scenes, such as those combining bright light and shadow, detail is never lost. Trained staff at Meridian's state-of-the-art headquarters near Cambridge, UK, individually calibrate each projector in a procedure that takes over four days to complete.
To display an image with a resolution of 10 megapixels requires some very special scaling. To meet this requirement, Meridian has developed the 810 Reference Video Scaler. A brand new design, featuring Marvell's powerful, award-winning, Qdeo
video processing technology, the scaler converts any digital source (480i to 1080p) up to full 10 megapixel resolution. Its quiet and natural video processing produces images that are free from noise and devoid of artifacts whether operating in 4:3, 16:9 or 2.35:1 modes.
The Meridian 810 Reference Video System will be available as a package consisting of both projector and scaler, which will not be available separately. Four different packages will be available, featuring lens systems with differing throw lengths. Short, Medium and Long-Throw packages will include a special motorized 2.35:1 (Cinemascope®) lens assembly, while a Very Short Throw package, designed for back-projection and simulator applications, will also be available. All four packages will be the same price: US$185,000 (US retail).
The Meridian 810 Reference Video System is expected to begin shipping in limited quantities by the end of Q3, 2008, with full availability before the end of the year.
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August 4, 2008
This might come in handy for your next trip to the beach. The mask comes with a built in 3.1 or 5.0 mega-pixel digital camera with 16MB of built in memory. It also has a Micro SD slot that will let you pop in up to a 2GB card.
The camera has two buttons above your right eye, one to turn the camera on and off, and the other to take a picture. A small LCD screen is set just behind the camera lens in the center of the mask to tell you all the important information. The mask is good up to 30m (about 100 feet) deep, depending on the model you buy.
You can read more about it, and see some pictures taken with the mask, at the Liquid Image site HERE.
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July 3, 2008
I've been looking around for a program that would track my winnings (and the damn times I lose) for me, rather than the pencil and paper process I have at the moment. I've found two that are pretty much at opposite ends of functionality and price, and though I would share.
TrackMyPoker.com has a simple program that let's you type in what you won or lost, and then gives you a basic bar graph of where you are. Simple, but the program is free to download and use. You can find it HERE.
If you want to get really serious about tracking everything, then the PokerTracker might be for you. It does come with a hefty price tag of $89.95, but it does a lot. It has a heads up display for when your playing online, can track multiple tables, it graphs your winnings, lets you replay hands, it'll even let you track your opponents winnings too. You can find it HERE.
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July 3, 2008
The Super Sidebar is an innovative beverage system that allows you to dispense five of your favorite beverages without handling a bottle.
The compact system automatically transports beverages from their original containers to your glass. Supply bottles can be stored as much as ten feet away, typically under counter tops or in a secure location. The system can be programmed to memorize and automatically pour various amounts of different adult non-carbonated beverages, just like having your own personal bartender.
You can read more about the Super SideBar at their site HERE.
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July 3, 2008
The PokerMate table is a completely electronic poker table, that comes in 6, 8 or 10 seat models. Each player has their own touch sensitive screen which shows them their cards, face down, that actually curl up to let you see what you have when you touch them. The central screen shows the community cards, bets, and so on. Players can fold, check, post blinds, raise or call during the course of a game, all with a simple touch. The software itself will handle distributes cards, splits pots, calculates side pots, payouts and rake without error.
No word on price yet, and honestly I'm not sure that I would like one of these. Sure, I play online, but when I'm in a casino, I like the feel of the chips and the cards. It might be fun for a time or two, but overall, I just can't see it catching on.
You can read more about it at the Amaya site HERE.
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June 27, 2008
Since 70-inch TVs aren't all that rare, it was just a matter of time before someone took one and made it waterproof. This isn't an all weather TV you can leave outside though, this is more for putting one on a boat, or not worrying about someone splashing it next to the hot tub or pool.
The TV is an actual Samsung LCD and comes with everything you would expect such as 1080p, 15000:1 contrast ratio, and all the inputs and so on. The TV was made waterproof and being sold by MarineAV, and you can hit their site to check out the TV HERE.
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June 26, 2008
I'm not sure if these will be popping up in a casino anytime soon, but you have to think someone will try it out.
The table itself uses a 56” touch sensitive LCD screen that has a 3840×2160 resolution. Using a patent pending technology, the screen can identify which of the players are responsible for which clicks. This lets up to seven people place their own bets, all at the same time.
The table keeps track of how much money the players have, automatically awards money if you win, let's you repeat your bets and generally makes the game go a lot faster. There's even a help function so players can learn the game. Another added feature that the casinos might like is the fact that you can connect several tables to a single wheel, which means you're going to have a faster game, with few people to run it.
You can read more about it on their site HERE.
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June 20, 2008
There's nothing bad about a 108-inch HD TV. Other than maybe the price tag.
Sharp is bringing their 108-inch HD LCD monster of a TV to the U.S. this year. The TV is has a 1080p resolution, and measures 93.9 inches high by 52.9 inches wide. It will have three HDMI inputs, two HD component terminals and one DVI-I input, be compatible with 1080p signals from Blu-ray and other devices (I should hope so), and a 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.
There's no price listed for the TV just yet, but estimates have it at $100,000.
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