GenevaSound S iPod Dock

GenevaLab Sound System Model S includes the new PowerDock connector and new TouchLight controls. TouchLight™ controls are invisible until a hand reaches for the cabinet. Not just eye-catching, it offers extensive control of the iPod menu. (Competitors have limited iPod controls.) When the iPod/iPhone is removed, the motorized PowerDock spins closed and the protruding iPod/iPhone 30-pin connector, a sensitive part, disappear into the cabinet, protecting it from damage and dust.

The cabinet measures, width 23.5 cm, height 15.6 cm with no stand, 22.0cm with stand, depth 17.6cm. It weighs 3.175 Kg. Available in white, red or black.

GenevaLab Sound System Model S also comes with a table stand, allowing the user the choice of elevating the system, so it takes up less space on a nightstand, a counter or a desk. The digital radio and programmable alarm make it the best-sounding, simplest iPod clock radio ever.

Sony S640 and S740 S-Series Walkman

Sony NW-S640 (left) and NW-S740 (right) Walkman music players. These Walkman both have a 2.0 inch LCD, and the for the first time this generation the ability to output its display to TV at 720×480 (SD) resolution. One of the major features of the S740 series is noise canceling (non-digital), while both have expected things such as FM radio, Clear bass, Clear Stereo, and DSEE to color your sound. There is also word of lyric display, and playback speed control for those learning languages. NW-S740 series comes in black, gold, green, violet, and has 8GB (NW-S744, Y16,000), 16GB (NW-S745, Y19,000), and 32GB (NW-S746, Y25,000) capacities. Sony Japan is also selling a S740 Walkman and matching color speaker bundle, known as the NW-S744K (Y19,000) and NW-S745K (Y22,000).

Source : sonyinsider.com

Zune HD will be a gaming and application platform

The new Zune HD touch-screen media player is now available at retail, and a powerful update to the Zune PC software is free for download. For the first time, standard- and high-definition (HD) movies can be purchased or rented through the Zune Marketplace online store, and a new streaming music service on Zune.net lets Zune Pass subscribers listen to music from a Web browser. The updates to the Zune hardware, software and online services released today, combined with a new Zune video offering on Xbox LIVE coming later this fall, bring customers instant access to their favorite music and videos anywhere, across their mobile device, PC and TV.

Zune HD marks a significant step forward for portable media players, combining powerful hardware components such as an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) multitouch screen, an NVIDIA Tegra HD processor and HD Radio capabilities with software advancements such as the new Quickplay menu, a well-featured Web browser, and engaging music and video playback features to deliver a new portable listening and viewing experience. Quickplay is a new signature menu for Zune, putting customers one touch away from the content they love, such as favorites, last played items and media most recently added, eliminating the need to dig through menus to find the music, videos, pictures or podcasts they want.

With Zune HD, consumers now have the ability to store and play back 720p HD video files to an HDTV using the new Zune HD AV dock accessory. Consumers can buy or rent HD content from the Zune Marketplace, sync that content to a Zune HD device, and take it with them to play back on a large-screen HDTV in the home or on the road.

Every Zune device currently includes a built-in FM tuner, and now the Zune HD device offers the first portable HD Radio receiver on a Wi-Fi-enabled device. With HD Radio, listeners experience crystal-clear sound on more than 2,000 stations in the U.S. and have access to more than 1,000 stations that simulcast content in a variety of formats, from adult contemporary to news talk. Zune HD users can also tag songs they hear on supported HD Radio stations for purchase immediately if in a Wi-Fi hot spot, or complete the purchase later when using the Zune PC software.

Zune HD also features new casual games and non-gaming functionality such as a calculator and an MSN Weather application. Later this year, Zune plans to release free applications such as Twitter for Zune and Facebook for Zune, in addition to fun 3-D games such as "Project Gotham Racing: Ferrari Edition," "Vans Sk8: Pool Service" and "Audiosurf(TM) Tilt." Games can be added to Zune HD via Zune Marketplace over the Wi-Fi connection or when connected to the Zune PC software.

Zune HD is available from major retailers with a black 16GB version for $219.99 (estimated retail price) and a platinum 32GB version for $289.99 (ERP). Additional red, green and blue devices are available in both capacities.

Sony Reveals S740 Series Walkman

Sony Dealer Convention 2009 in Japan of the unannounced addition to the S-Series Walkman line that we know will be referenced as the S740 series (most likely to be known as the NWZ-S745, etc). It will be available in 8gb and 16gb capacities. Judging from the picture, we can also assume that it will also have a two inch LCD screen, FM radio, noise cancellation, and possibly most of the clear audio technologies found in the X-Series Walkman.

Apple launches new iPod Nano, Touch and Classic

Apple announced on Wednesday night, here's a summary of news for players, along with the prices and some additional technical information

iPod Touch

Contrary to rumors, the new iPod Touch does not carry a camera. Its configuration has however been revised upwards. It shall have such a new graphics controller compatible OpenGL ES 2.0, suggesting it could be the PowerVR is equipped with the iPhone 3GS.

The iPod Touch is now available in three capacities: 8GB for 199 euros, 32 euros for 289 GB and 64 GB for 379 euro. The two most important capabilities are now delivered with a remote control with a microphone. Note that the 8GB version is the exact equivalent of the iPod Touch 2G: it retains the components that animated so far.



Note that the iPod Touch is now shipped with firmware 3.1, which shipped the functionality Mixes Genius "music recommendation system for obtaining the automatic creation, from your library, a playlist meant correspond to your desire of the moment, according to the first songs you have selected.

iPod Nano

If the new iPod Touch disappoint, iPod fifth generation Nano is more interesting. Especially because he now has a 2.2 inch (240 x 376 pixels), but also and above all, a photo sensor, can take H.264 VGA, 640 x 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, with AAC. The user can also apply effects to half its achievements, from the sepia kaleidoscope. It also acquires, as the iPod Touch, the Genius feature introduced with iTunes Mixes 9.

Finally, the iPod Nano now includes an FM tuner, a feature that enables time shifting to pause for a moment the broadcasting, so as not to lose the thread of a program. Also on the program, the software layer "pedometer" that will allow athletes to monitor their intake of calories depending on the distance traveled.

For the new iPod Nano, it will take 149 euros the 8GB version and 179 euro 16GB model
iPod Classic and iPod Shuffle

Over at Classic, little new, except that the drive has not said its last word. Capacity from 120 to 160GB for a price of 259 euros. The iPod Shuffle now comes in five colors and retains its anodized aluminum coating. A sixth reference, reserved to the Apple Store offers a polished steel hull. Optionally, it will soon be served an adapter that enables the remote to find another headset than the one supplied by Apple. It remains to get the price of this accessory?

The iPod Shuffle is in turn sold 59 euros in its 2GB, against EUR 79 Model 4 GB

Stylish concept smartphone iPhone Nano

Apparatus iPhone Nano has turned a stylish and attractive. Thin aluminum case with support for EDGE, and 5 MP camera. The creators also gave the concept of software platform iPhone OS, OLED-display, module Wi-Fi, Bluetooth with A2DP and flash memory of 8 GB or 16 GB, an accelerometer. Duration of work from one charge is 12 hours.

Mashimaro MP3 player with 2GB of flash memory

Mashimaro is one of the teen icons of the East. Like the Kitty its Korean counterpart also has a few gadgets under its belt and one of them is this MP3 player.

The Msplayer has 2GB of flash memory and support for MP3, WMA, OGG, ASF, ACT, WAV, and APE audio playback. When fully charged, the battery lasts roughly 9 hours. It comes in white, pink and blue, and costs roughly $40 in China.

RAmos iMovie T8

Valentine’s Day edition of RAmos iMovie T8 limited equipment dedicated to a special design, the box itself is a beautiful and practical to save cans, thrifty recycling can make money, do both. It will be a special gift for her. The RAmos “Iron Box” features full of other good stuff like cards and sweet whatnots. You can also get the RAmos iPearl, that comes in a Sugar Box.

Mpgio Lisse MP3 player

Dadam Design today announced Mpgio Lisse for the South Korea market. The four-direction sliding MP3 player comes with a pebble design and supports 14 different languages, A-B repeat, 150 hours of recording, and USB memory function. The gadget measures 63mm x 43mm x 13mm and weights at 22 grams. The Lisse MP3 player is available in six different colors including 4GB Titan Blue Luxury Edition.

Sansa slotRadio With Preloaded 1,000 Songs

Sandisk's newest Sansa makes acquiring music easier than ever, with 1,000 songs "handpicked from the Billboard charts" coming on a microSD card for use with the player. can also purchase genre-specific 1,000 song bundles for only $40. The Sansa slotRadio will be available very soon for $100 (1,000 song card included) at RadioShack.

Apple launches new range of iPods

Apple is all set to create vibes yet again in the market. Earlier with 3G iPhone and now it Apple To Re-Launch Its iPod Range has been revealed that by Christmas the company will unveil a whole new range of the latest models of its high-in-demand iPod music players.

THe iPod Nano is now available in eight colours such as silver, purple, blue, green, orange, yellow, pink, and black, it also sports a curved aluminum enclosure.




The new range varies from the 1GB iPod Shuffle starting at Rs2,300 to a 32GB iPod Touch at Rs21,100.

When fully charged, music playback time is up to 24 hours and video playback time up to 4 hours.

The second generation iPod Touch is smaller and lighter and features a thin contoured metal design, a 3.5-inch widescreen glass display, 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi wireless networking, integrated volume control buttons, built-in speaker and accelerometer and other advanced sensors.

During this event, other products including iPod Shuffle may also be introduced in tis latest version, and it will also help the company’s website, iTunes, which provides music for download, to benefit as well. Needham & Co analyst Charles Wolf reported regarding the next week’s event, “It’s got to be new iPods. That’s 100pc certain.”

Ultra Slim Digit MP3 Player

The new MP3 concept by the Lisbon based Portuguese designer Nuno Teixeira is simply mind blowing in the true sense. This user friendly music device signifies complete freedom from wires. Yup it’s just you and the device. This user friendly gadget concept comes with a wireless stereo headset and 20GB of built-in memory. The overall design is simply amazing with soft surfaces and the sleek and extra slim look complete with a pair of wireless headsets.

SAFA released Bandi Prosumer MP3 Player

SAFA released its prosumer mp3 player 'Bandi' in Korea market, which features firefly lights GUI. It has has a 1.5-inch OLED display with flash memory from Samsung. The Bandi also features touch scroll, sound quality and distinctive GUI like a lightning bug.l. The 4GB version is priced at 69,000 Korean Won.

Energy Sistem 4040 Touch portable media player

Energy Sistem releases the 4040 Touch portable media player that comes with some high-end features including a 2.8-inch QVGA touchscreen, 16GB of storage, a microSD card slot, a built-in microphone, an FM tuner, and supports for most of audio and video file formats. The Energy Sistem 4040 Touch PMP is priced at only €120. The company also releases the 5020 and 5021 models, which drop the touchscreen and cut the storage down to 4GB.

Features.

• High-resolution touch screen QVGA TFT and speaker.
• Hi-Fi Headphones with Neodymium magnets.
• Plays MPEG4 video (AVI XVID in audio MP2). Includes converter program and download videos from the Internet, compatible with Youtube, Google Video, Dailymotion and Metacafe.
• Smart navigation by category and favorite songs.
• M-EX: expansion of memory with Micro-SD cards.
• Integrated FM radio with presets and recording.
• Digital voice recorder with built-in microphone.
• Rechargeable lithium battery.

Apple release New iPod Shuffles

iPod shuffle, “the world’s most wearable music player,” is now available in new vibrant blue, green, pink, and red color versions. Apple decided to put the old color models behind it, as they were starting to look a little pale, what with “nano-chromatic” out in the wild.

Wear up to 500 songs on your sleeve. Or your belt. Or your gym shorts. iPod shuffle is a badge of musical devotion. Now in new, more brilliant colors. Intensely colorful anodized aluminum complements the simple design of iPod shuffle. Now in blue, green, pink, red, and original silver.

Battery life is no problem for the shuffle, as it sports a built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery that can hold up to 12 hours (when fully charged). The device charges fully in about four hours via the included USB dock. If you're planning to get one, note that, as a Mac user, you will need an USB 2.0-enabled computer, Mac OS X v10.4.10 or later, and iTunes 7.7 or later.

Windows system requirements include a PC with USB 2.0 port, Windows Vista or Windows XP Home, or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later, and iTunes 7.7 or later (for Windows).

You can get the 1GB model for $49 and a 2 GB shuffle for just $69.


Technical Specification

Size and weight

• Height : 1.07 inches (27.3 mm)
• Width : 1.62 inches (41.2 mm)
• Depth : 0.41 inch (10.5 mm) including clip
• Weight : 0.55 ounce (15.6 grams)

Capacity

• 1GB or 2GB flash drive²
• Holds up to 240 or 500 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format³
• Stores data via USB flash drive

Audio

• Skip-free playback
• Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
• Audio formats supported: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), WAV, and AIFF

Battery and power

• Built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery
• Playtime: Up to 12 hours when fully charged
• Charging via included USB dock
  
• Full-charge time: about 4 hours

Belkin Offers New Cases for iPod nano 4G and iPod touch 2G

Belkin comes back with new cases for iPod nano 4G and iPod touch 2G. The cases are include a sport armband, an eco-conscious case, clear acrylic case, and leather sleeve. You can match your personality and style with Belkin’s new protective cases. These new iPod accessories will be released later this month in the US, Europe, Asia, and Australia at the affordable price tags.

Sport Armband Plus with FastFit for iPod nano 4G (F8Z376-NBY), iPod touch 2G (F8Z363-NBY), iPod classic 2G (F8Z388-NBY) - US: $29.99

• Removable sleeve with low-profile belt clip and key pouch
• Lightweight water-wicking materials
• Includes Cable Capsule for added headphone-cord management
• FastFit system for easy one-handed fastening
• Compatible with Nike+
• Clear screen protector allows for easy navigation
• Hand-washable

Sports Armband for iPod nano 4G (F8Z377-KG), iPod touch 2G (F8Z384-KG) - US: $19.99; iPod classic 2G (F8Z389) - US: $24.99

• Adjustable dual-fit system allows for best fit on any arm-maximizes sizing
• Clear screen protector allows for easy navigation
• Key pocket for convenient storage while at the gym or outdoors
• Reflective material for use during nighttime
• Compatible with Nike+
• Hand-washable

Clear Acrylic Case for iPod nano 4G (F8Z381-CLR) - US: $24.99, iPod touch 2G (F8Z368) - US: $29.99, iPod classic 2G (F8Z393-CLR) - US: $29.99

• iPod style and form shows through
• Click-wheel protection
• Sleek, form-fitting design minimizes bulk

Remix Metal for iPod nano 4G (F8Z381) - US: $24.99, iPod classic 2G (F8Z393) - US: $29.99

• Metal faceplate
• Slim design minimizes bulk
• Click-wheel protection
• Available in red, silver, pink, and black

Sonic Wave Two-Tone Silicone Sleeve for iPod nano 4G (F8Z379) - US: $19.99, iPod touch 2G (F8Z364) - US: $24.99, iPod classic 2G (F8Z391) - US: $29.99

• Two-tone, laser-etched design
• Form-fitting construction allows charging while in sleeve
• Available in the following two-tone colors: black/infrared, cool gray/grapefruit, pink/translucent white, black/blue, black/green, black/white, blue/orange

Sonic Wave Silicone Sleeve, 2-pack for iPod nano 4G (F8Z380-BKW-2) - US: $19.99, iPod touch 2G (F8Z367-2) - US: $19.99, iPod classic 2G (F8Z392) - US: $19.99

• Textured exterior provides better grip
• Packs available in black/white, pink/purple, blue/orange

Simple Silicone Sleeve, 2-pack for iPod nano 4G (F8Z401-2) - US: $14.99, iPod touch 2G (F8Z400-2) - US: $19.99, iPod classic 2G (F8Z409) - US: $19.99

• Form-fitted to minimize bulk
• Available in black/black, black/blue, pink/translucent, red/gray

Leather Sleeve for iPod nano 4G (F8Z375) - US: $24.99, iPod touch 2G (F8Z372) - US: $29.99, iPod classic 2G (F8Z386) - US: $29.99

• Sleek design allows for easy pocket-, bag-, or hand-carrying
• Soft microfiber lining protects iPod from scratches
• VELCRO®
• brand closure keeps iPod secure
• Available in black and pink

Leather Folio for iPod nano 4G (F8Z374) - US: $24.99, iPod touch 2G (F8Z373) - US: $29.99

• Soft microfiber lining protects iPod from scratches
• VELCRO®
• brand closure keeps iPod secure
• Available in black and pink

Leather Pull-Tab Holster for iPod touch 2G (F8Z362) - US: $29.99, iPod classic 2G (F8Z387) - US: $29.99

• Elastic tab automatically retracts for quick and easy removal from case
• Sleek design minimizes bulk

Eco-Conscious Folio for iPod nano 4G (F8Z395) - US: $24.99, iPod touch 2G (F8Z396) - US: $29.99

• Form-fitting leather construction with natural felt interior
• Vegetable-tanned rather than chemically stained
• Available in black and walnut

Eco-Conscious Sleeve for iPod nano 4G (F8Z383) - US: $24.99, iPod touch 2G (F8Z369) - US: $29.99, iPod classic 2G (F8Z394) - US: $29.99

• Form-fitting leather construction with natural felt interior
• Vegetable-tanned rather than chemically stained
• Available in black and walnut

Screen Overlay, 3-pack for iPod nano 4G (F8Z382) - US: $12.99, iPod touch 2G (F8Z371) - US: $14.99, iPod classic 2G (F8Z385) - US: $14.99

Apple unveiled today a new iPod nano

Apple unveiled today a new iPod nano featuring a tall and very thin oval shaped design. The new iPod nano 4G features an accelerometer sensor like the iPhone and a new advanced user interface

Meet a musical Genius.

With just a few clicks, the new Genius feature finds the songs on your iPod nano that go great together and makes a Genius Playlist for you.

Rock and roll over.

Thanks to the built-in accelerometer, you can rotate iPod nano to flip through album art with Cover Flow. Watch movies and TV shows in widescreen. And view photos in either portrait or landscape.

Shake to shuffle.

Just give iPod nano a shake and it shuffles to a different song in your music library.

Curved ahead of the curve.

iPod nano now comes in nine vibrant colors and a new curved aluminum and glass design. The crisp, bright picture makes watching movies and TV shows amazing.

Video

H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats

Overall the iPod nano 4G looks like a great little music and video player with some nice features and UI tricks like shaking for shuffle mode. Measurements of the iPod nano 4G are 3.6x1.5x0.24inches and the weight is 1.3 ounces. The battery life is up to 24 hours when fully charged and the video playback time is up to 4 hours when fully charged.

The iPod nano 4G comes in 8GB ($149) and 16GB ($199) storage configurations and in 9 colors.

Microsoft confirms Zune details

Zune, Microsoft Corp.’s end-to-end music and entertainment service, again revolutionizes how customers discover and connect to the music they love, where and how they want it. Starting next week, every Zune portable media player will let consumers wirelessly download or stream millions of songs on the go from thousands of wireless hot spots around the country. Free, powerful software and firmware updates will give Zune owners the ability to discover, tag and purchase songs directly from the built-in FM radio, wirelessly access the Zune Marketplace store on the go, and tap into interactive, personalized music recommendations that add even more value to the Zune Pass subscription. Zune is also expanding its device lineup with new 16GB and 120GB capacities as well as shiny new blue-on-silver and sleek all-black color schemes. The new features will begin rolling out on Sept. 16, 2008.

“Digital music services really come alive when they help people find not only the music they know they like, but the music they didn’t know they would love,” said Chris Stephenson, general manager of Global Marketing for Zune at Microsoft. “With the combination of subscription, wireless access to millions of tracks, and powerful discovery features like personal recommendations and the ability to buy music from FM radio, Zune is taking the digital music experience to the next level.”

Wireless Connections

More than 61 percent of people say they discover new music by listening to the radio. (1) With that in mind, Zune is taking advantage of the wireless connection and the built-in FM tuner to deliver a new feature called Buy from FM, which lets customers tag and purchase songs they hear on FM radio stations (2) directly from the Zune device. When the customer is in a Wi-Fi hot spot, the song can be immediately downloaded to the Zune device. If Wi-Fi is not available, the device will have a queue of songs ready to download when connected to a home computer or in a hot spot. Buy from FM uses Radio Data System and RT+ data feeds within the FM broadcast frequencies that identify song and artist data and enable the Zune service to identify and deliver the track to the customer.

“Microsoft’s decision to integrate an FM tuner into the Zune was revolutionary and they continue their extraordinary leadership with Buy from FM,” said John Hogan, president and CEO of Clear Channel Radio. “We’ve always known that radio is the primary source for discovering new music, and Microsoft’s decision to marry music discovery and delivery does two things: enables consumers to instantly satisfy their passion and enables FM song tagging to be enjoyed by all radio listeners, everywhere.”

In addition, users can now access the Zune Marketplace music store directly from their device when they are in a recognized Wi-Fi hot spot, or through a home wireless network. To make it easy to discover music on the go, customers can browse lists of featured new releases and top songs and albums sorted by genre, or use the on-screen keypad to type in the song of their choice. Once they have picked a track or album, they can either download it or stream it directly to the Zune device.

Zune customers have a choice in how they acquire music: They can pay per track or choose a Zune Pass subscription. Zune Pass subscribers can download or stream music to the device or their computer interchangeably, all for a flat rate of $14.99 per month. So whether a device has 4 GB or 120 GB of storage, Zune Pass customers can access and stream millions of songs directly to their Zune.

More Ways to Discover Music: Channels and Picks

The new Zune software update taps expert sources, recommendations from the Zune service and online music community, and the user’s own play data to create a dynamic, digital music experience where discovering music is easy and seamless.

Channels. Channels are an exciting new tool for music discovery. Customers can explore channels programmed by experts from the music industry such as the Billboard Top 100, The FADER magazine and KEXP radio, in addition to workout-themed channels tailored for high, medium and low impact, and top chart channels from all genres and subgenres. The powerful Zune software will even create custom channels for each user, based on favorite artists and genres. Channels are included with a monthly Zune Pass subscription and can be synced to the device for playback on the go. For non-Zune Pass subscribers, the Channels are available for a la carte purchase.

Personal Picks. Now the Zune software learns what kind of music users like and makes personal recommendations. When users log onto Zune Marketplace, they’ll find a new area called Picks where the Zune recommendation algorithm will suggest artists, albums and tracks based on the music they have been listening to, as well as channels they might like and listeners like them in the Zune Social.

The Zune Social online music community. Customers can connect with millions of like-minded fans and share music via the Zune Card, a real-time playlist of each user’s favorite and recently played tracks that can be accessed on the Web or within the Zune software, or synced to the Zune device. Zune Pass subscribers can play full tracks from Zune Cards synced to their device while on the go, and now the playlists will even automatically update with the most recently played tracks when Zune connects to a wireless hot spot. It’s like subscribing to a free feed of music from the sources people trust most — their friends.

Device Pricing Information Effective Sept. 16

120 GB: $249.99

80 GB: $229.99 (3)

16 GB: $199.00

8 GB: $149.99

4 GB: $129.99 (3)

PANASONIC INTRODUCES FOURTH GENERATION

Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal U.S. subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE:MC), introduced two new Blu-ray players – the DMP-BD35 and DMP-BD55 -- to CEDIA Convention attendees today. Both new models feature cutting edge technologies focused on producing the ultimate movie-viewing experience.

True-To-Life Colors

The DMP-BD35 and DMP-BD55 feature technology that reproduces movies with colors that are exceptionally faithful to the original. This advanced technology, incorporated in the PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus video processor, was developed after more than 15 years of collaboration between Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory and professional cinema studios in Hollywood. With PHL Reference Chroma Processor Plus, users viewing co

ntent on Blu-ray DiscsTM enjoy crisp, vivid colors that are extremely close to the original. A high-precision 4:4:4 function creates video signals in which each pixel of the signal from the Blu-ray Disc is color-compensated, so when the BD35/55 is connected to a Panasonic VIERA HDTV, the colors are even sharper and more vivid.

Life-Like Surround Effects

The DMP-BD35/55 also excels in sound quality. Both models feature an HD Audio Decoder (Dolby® TrueHD, Dolby® Digital Plus and DTSTM-HD Master Audio Essential), which supports the 7.1-channel surround sound newly adopted in Blu-ray Discs. Users can enjoy 7.1-channel surround even with systems that do not support HD Audio -- as long as the DMP-BD35/55 is connected to a 7.1-channel receiver equipped with an HDMI terminal.

The Panasonic BD55 goes a step further with a high-end audio design and components. Thanks to a 192kHz 24bit audio digital-analog converter and high quality insulators, electrolytic capacitors, copper-foil film capacitors and ultra-low-impedance electrolytic capacitors, the DMP-BD55 delivers the same kind of exciting surround effect and lifelike ambience as today's finest cinemas. The DMP-BD55 can also output analog signals for 7.1-channel sound, so even receivers that are not compatible with HDMI can produce the newest 7.1-channel surround sound by simply connecting to the DMP-BD55.

Versatile Networking

Both the BD35 and BD55 feature BD-Live compatibility which enables users to connect to the Internet to download images, subtitles and other data, and take part in interactive activities and multi-player games linked to bonus cinema content found on Blu-ray Discs.

Both models are equipped with an SD Memory Card slot that makes it easy to transfer images from an HD camcorder or digital still camera that uses SD Memory Cards. Simply insert the SD card into the DMP-BD35/55 and it plays AVCHD-format video images or JPEG stills in full 1920 x 1080 resolution on your flat panel HDTV. The DMP-BD35/55 can also play slide shows, complete with background music.

The DMP-BD35/55 models are also compatible with Panasonic’s VIERA Link function so they can be operated by the VIERA HDTV remote control.

“Panasonic is proud to be leading the charge in bringing the ultimate in Blu-ray technology to consumers,” said Alex Fried, Panasonic, National Marketing Manager, Entertainment Group. “Panasonic was the first to market with a Blu-ray player with Bonus View (Final Standard Profile 1.1) and the first to bring a stand alone BD-Live player to market. The introduction of our new DMP-BD35 and BD355 Blu-ray players continues Panasonic’s industry leadership with the inclusion of BD-Live in all our models.

Philips MCi500H Wireless Micro Hi-Fi System

Philips introduces the Streamium MCi500H, a wireless micro Hi-Fi system that allows you to enjoy all your music wirelessly. Streamium MCi500H features a 160GB hard drive for you to store music. You can transfer music from your PC to its internal hard drive. It can play music from the hard drive or USB drives.

The Streamium MCi500H can also do music streaming to up to 5 station using Wi-Fi connection. The device supports MP3, WMA, and non-DRM AAC music playback while MP3 recording is also supported. It has 2×50 W RMS Hi-Fi sound with Class “D” Digital Amplifier, Hi-Fi Dome Tweeters and 5.25 ” Woofers.

The MCi500H also offers the option to wirelessly stream music stored on the hard disk to up to five Wi-Fi “stations” located anywhere in the house. On sale from August, the MCi500H has an estimated price of £399 ($800).