Philips had a lot of success with the BDP9000 Blu-Ray player in the USA and this made them want to extend in this field. We now have the BDP7100 available. It stands in with the same stylish design and almost unbeatable picture and sound quality. Philips continues its support for Blu-Ray. After all, the company is one of the founding members of the Blu-Ray Disc Association and a real pioneer in high definition technology.Philips BDP7100 appears with a 1080p true high definition imagery and pictures. Its surround sound is enhanced with the inclusion of Dolby TrueHD (Trademark) and DTS HD High Resolution Audio (also Trademark) multi channel audio decoding plus digital audio optical outputs. Consumers are currently changing their options towards HDTV sets and this comes with a need of enhancing DVDs. This 1080p upscaling will surely make them happy. We have here a device that supports native 24 frames per second cinematic resolution input. It is done through HDMI, the same format used in movies. HDMI CEC is a function that allows control of other devices with one remote, again a feature that customers love. Java is also making its way to the Blu-Ray player. It brings graphical enhancements and Read the rest of this entry

Nowadays consumers tend to want more and more from what is basically essential, lifestyle technology. Today’s user wants innovation in both features and design. This is what Philips was probably thinking when they launched these two new HDTV sets. We thus have the 19PFL5602D (19 Inch) and the 32PFL7602D (32 inch).

Philips really outdone themselves with these new ivory-colored masterpieces in design. We have practical, quick and easy installation, making users able to power-up and get it all doing in no time at all. The company is a leader in high definition technology and the experience it has was implemented in producing these new FlatTVs, making sure they offer the highest picture quality. These two devices make it possible for easy and effortless integration in workplaces and homes, with minimalist designs. Read the rest of this entry

People that are into DLP projectors will be delighted to find out that Toshiba just launched two new such devices: the TDP-EW25 and the TDP-EX20. The first one brings a WXGA (180X800) resolution with 2600 lumen and a contrast ratio of 2000 to 1 while the second one has the same specs except for a reduced resolution (XGA 1024X768) and 2300 lumen picture. Toshiba claims that TDP-EW25’s 1.3 meter throw distance is an industry first although that is not accurate but is impressive. The TDP-EX20 has an even bigger throw of 1.5 meters. Networked projection is supported on both models.As always, the first sales date is scheduled for Japan on the 25th of October. The TDP-EW25 will then be sold for around $3,900. The TDP-EX20 will be cheaper at $3,400 and will go on sale on the 20th of September.

The highly anticipated HTC HT1100, also known as Touch II WinMo6 Professional or Nike, is becoming a reality. We have here a FOMA handset that is packed with HSDPA and GSM for international roaming. This is the second handset by HTC to feature the TouchFLO interface. The mobile phone shows a QVGA display that was shortened to 2.6 inches and the sliding keypad makes HT1100 go up to measurements of 112X51X16.9 mm. It weighs 130 g. Other important features can be mentioned in the 802.11a/b/g WiFi, Bluetooth, SIP support, a 2 megapixel camera and a microSD slot. The release date is still not official but it should come soon. Unfortunately, the first release place will probably be Japan, in a combination with DoCoMo. USA version is eagerly expected!

Mitsubishi is in the around $3000 projector game now with the new LVP-HC6000. It comes in direct competition with the Panasonic PT-AE100U and Epson Powerlite projectors and can keep up and even surpass them because of some features.

Design wise it is not that innovative but the projected image is the one that really counts with this model. We have here a three-chip LCD projector that can put out a contrast ratio of 12,000 to 1 according to Mitsubishi. This spec is achieved thanks to an automatic iris mechanism that adjusts dynamically based on the brightness of the scene used. What is truly surprizing is the “sirocco fan” announced, one that puts out only 19dB. This would make it the quietest projector ever designed and an important feature in making clients purchase it.

October is the announced release date for the LVP-HC6000 in Japan and if it is successful it will surely reach USA as well in the near future. The price will probably be around $3000 and a little more in US. According to Mitsubishi PR office, this version of the projector will not be sold in America but:

“This product is for Japan only; the product that is being introduced in the US market has a different name, specs and price.”

No matter when or how, the Mitsubishi LVP-HC6000 will reach USA eventually and if the two main features (contrast ratio and noise) are kept, we will have a really competing 1080p projector here.

After L’Amour Collection from Nokia, a new collection is launch – the prism collection. For now it contains only two models Nokia 7500 and Nokia 7900, which should become available this quarter for the prices of $288, respectively $549. The Nokia 7500 features a QVGA display with 2 MP camera and EDGE support, while de 7900 sports a quad band GSM, WCDMA 850 / 2100 and 1GB internal memory with a 2-inch OLED display.