LG Netflix-enabled Broadband HDTVs

LG will be showcasing the world's first Netflix-enabled HDTVs at CES this week. LG Electronics today extended its groundbreaking partnership with Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX), as the two companies announced the first broadband-enabled HDTVs with Netflix streaming software embedded directly in the TV, requiring no external device. LG's new LCD and plasma "Broadband HDTVs" will display the growing library of movies, TV episodes and high-definition (HD) content that Netflix members can watch instantly directly on the TV with Ethernet connectivity.

The new LCD and plasma HDTVs will join the LG BD300 Network Blu-ray Disc Player, the first Blu-ray disc player to stream movies instantly from Netflix. These products – and five new models of Blu-ray Disc players and home theater systems planned for 2009 – will offer consumers a variety of ways to enjoy more than 12,000 choices of movies and TV episodes instantly from Netflix. Netflix members owning one or more of the devices pay as little as $8.99 per month for unlimited instant streaming and unlimited DVDs from a catalog of more than 100,000 DVD titles in more than 200 genres.

Netflix began offering its instant streaming functionality on the PC in January 2007 and made the leap to the TV last year via Netflix ready devices such as the LG BD300 Blu-ray disc player. With today's announcement, Netflix will be streaming, for the first time, directly to the TV with no external device required.




Instantly streaming content from Netflix to the LG HDTVs will rely on a broadband connection and Queue-based user interface. Netflix members will use the Netflix Web site to add movies and TV episodes to their individual instant Queues. Those choices will automatically be displayed on members' TVs and available to watch instantly through the HDTV. Once selected, movies will begin playing in as little as 30 seconds. With the accompanying remote control, Netflix members will be able to browse and make selections right on the TV screen and also have the ability to read synopses and rate movies. In addition, they will have the option of fast-forwarding and rewinding the video stream.

LG Electronics and Netflix will demonstrate these broadband HDTVs this week at the 2009 CES®, Booth #8214, Central Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center.

Lenovo IdeaCentre A600

Lenovo today announced the IdeaCentre A600 - for all to wonder at. This puppy's got a 21.5-inch (1920x1080) HD panel with a 16:9 aspect ratio, and the PC packs a choice of Intel Core 2 Duo CPUs, optional ATI Radeon graphics, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, and an up to 1TB hard drive. Optional to the system is a remote control which can also be used as a game controller, a VOIP handset to make and receive calls, and as an air mouse -- that's a lot of functions.

Lenovo brings consumers the next generation of desktop computing with the IdeaCentre A600 – Lenovo's first all-in-one desktop. The new, sleek IdeaCentre A600 all-in-one features a 21.5-inch frameless screen, and provides discerning space-conscious and style-conscious users a modern design that measures only one inch at its slimmest point, making it the slimmest all-in-one in the industry2.




Pricing and Availability

The new IdeaPad Y650, Y550, Y450 laptops and S10 netbook will be available beginning in March. Manufacturer suggested retail pricing (MSRP) for models starts at $1,199 for the IdeaPad Y650, $829 for the IdeaPad Y550 and Y450, and $349 for the IdeaPad S10 netbook. The IdeaCentre A600 all-in-one desktop will be available beginning in April with MSRP for models starting at $999.

Samsung shows 6.5mm thin LED TV at the CES 2009

One of the greatest things about all consumer electronics shows (whether we're talking about CES, CEDIA, IFA or CeBIT) is the fact that they're the places where the world's most advanced technologies “congregate” visitors being able to take a look at certain products (some of them only prototypes) that will certainly push forward everyone's expectations even further. And that's exactly the case with Samsung, which might rock the CES 2009 show with what appears to be the world's thinnest HDTV, measuring just 6.5-mm in thickness.

The new ultra-thin Samsung LED TV panel also is up to snuff when it comes to display technology. The new panel supports a 240Hz refresh rate and Wide Color ControlPro promising a wider spectrum of colors.




this very thin form factor has been attained by using LED backlighting technology, which allows for very high-quality images, as well as ultra-thin panels. For this reason, it would seem that Samsung's future displays will be known as the “LUXIA LED TV” line, emphasizing the very important role of light-emitting diodes.

iLuv iMM183 Dual iPhone Alarm Clock with FM Radio

The iLuv iMM183 is an alarm clock in which you can plug two iPhones or one iPhone and one iPod touch. It comes with a remote control that allows one to browse the iPhone without having to touch or remove them from the dock. The docking station comes equipped with a remote control that allows you to browse the gadgets without having to remove them from the dock. Other features include an FM tuner.

Sony Ericsson C905 Cyber-Shot Phone available in India at Rs. 34, 495

The latest phone by Sony Ericsson India, the C905 Cyber-shot phone featuring an 8.1 mega pixel camera has been launched by the company in the nation. A 4-inch scratch-resistant display 240x320 pixel 262,144 color TFT screen

2.4-inch scratch-resistant display (240×320 pixel 262,144 color TFT screen), 2 GB Memory Stick Micro (M2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi connectivity, GPS capability with geo-tagging photos, media player with support for MP3 and AAC file formats, FM radio RDS, TV-Out Cable ITC-60 to double up as a TV box, Java, 3D games, and access to NetFront Web Browser with social networking sites to upload images on online blogs.

3D games, access to Net Front Web Browser with social networking sites to upload images on online blogs. The users would also be happy to know that the device even



copper gold and night black colors. The Indian users can avail the latest Sony Ericsson C905 Cyber-shot handset at a price of Rs. 34, 495.