Archive for July 14th, 2008

Belkin doubles down on wireless HDMI

Monday, July 14th, 2008

Belkin FlyWire transmitter

The FlyWire transmitter can send up to six AV sources an HDMI-equipped TV or projector.

(Credit: Belkin)

Belkin today announced the pricing and planned availability for its FlyWire wireless HDMI accessory. The unit will eventually be available in two separate versions: a $1,000 multi-room unit set to hit in October, and a stepdown $700 model dubbed the R1, which is intended for single-room installations.

TheFlyWire wireless HDMI kit garnered a nomination for the Best of CES Awards back in January, where it successfully demonstrated the ability to wirelessly transmit uncompressed high-definition video and audio. (See a CNET TV video of the FlyWire in action after the break.)…

Kodak’s answer to Apple TV: The Theatre HD Player

Monday, July 14th, 2008

Kodak's new little black media player.

(Credit: Kodak)

I’m not sure whether I should call the new Theatre HD Player Kodak’s answer to Apple TV, but that’s the best analogy I can come up with on short notice. Whether it is or not, Kodak is

Seagate ups ante to 1.5TB with new Barracuda hard drive

Monday, July 14th, 2008

1.5TB is the new 1TB.

(Credit: Seagate)

Really, one terabyte isn’t enough? If so, you’ll be pleased to know that your insatiable need for more digital storage has left Seagate no choice but to announce the world’s first 1.5TB hard drive. The half-terabyte jump over …

Belkin doubles down on wireless HDMI

Monday, July 14th, 2008

Belkin FlyWire transmitter

The FlyWire transmitter can send up to six AV sources an HDMI-equipped TV or projector.

(Credit: Belkin)

Belkin today announced the pricing and planned availability for its FlyWire wireless HDMI accessory. The unit will eventually be available in two separate versions: a $1,000 multi-room unit set to hit in October, and a stepdown $700 model dubbed the R1, which is intended for single-room installations.

TheFlyWire wireless HDMI kit garnered a nomination for the Best of CES Awards back in January, where it successfully demonstrated the ability to wirelessly transmit uncompressed high-definition video and audio. (See a CNET TV video of the FlyWire in action after the break.)…

Hands-on: iTunes Remote App

Monday, July 14th, 2008
iTunes Remote App running on Apple iPhone

The Remote App puts control of iTunes–or Apple TV–in the palm of your hand.

(Credit: CNET)

We’ve had a few minutes to play with the Remote App (download) for the iPhone. The (not surprising) verdict? It’s an easy must-have for any iPhone or iPod Touch owner who enjoys listening to music at home.

Once you’ve upgraded your iPhone (or Touch) to version 2.0, just go to the App Store and search on “remote.” (Amazingly, that–not “iRemote”–is the program’s official name.) You can download it straight to the phone over a Wi-Fi connection (tap the word “free” on the upper right corner), and it auto-installs, adding a new icon to your home screen.

Kodak’s answer to Apple TV: The Theatre HD Player

Monday, July 14th, 2008

Kodak's new little black media player.

(Credit: Kodak)

I’m not sure whether I should call the new Theatre HD Player Kodak’s answer to Apple TV, but that’s the best analogy I can come up with on short notice. Whether it is or not, Kodak is

Seagate ups ante to 1.5TB with new Barracuda hard drive

Monday, July 14th, 2008

1.5TB is the new 1TB.

(Credit: Seagate)

Really, one terabyte isn’t enough? If so, you’ll be pleased to know that your insatiable need for more digital storage has left Seagate no choice but to announce the world’s first 1.5TB hard drive. The half-terabyte jump over …

Belkin doubles down on wireless HDMI

Monday, July 14th, 2008

Belkin FlyWire transmitter

The FlyWire transmitter can send up to six AV sources an HDMI-equipped TV or projector.

(Credit: Belkin)

Belkin today announced the pricing and planned availability for its FlyWire wireless HDMI accessory. The unit will eventually be available in two separate versions: a $1,000 multi-room unit set to hit in October, and a stepdown $700 model dubbed the R1, which is intended for single-room installations.

TheFlyWire wireless HDMI kit garnered a nomination for the Best of CES Awards back in January, where it successfully demonstrated the ability to wirelessly transmit uncompressed high-definition video and audio. (See a CNET TV video of the FlyWire in action after the break.)…

Hands-on: iTunes Remote App

Monday, July 14th, 2008
iTunes Remote App running on Apple iPhone

The Remote App puts control of iTunes–or Apple TV–in the palm of your hand.

(Credit: CNET)

We’ve had a few minutes to play with the Remote App (download) for the iPhone. The (not surprising) verdict? It’s an easy must-have for any iPhone or iPod Touch owner who enjoys listening to music at home.

Once you’ve upgraded your iPhone (or Touch) to version 2.0, just go to the App Store and search on “remote.” (Amazingly, that–not “iRemote”–is the program’s official name.) You can download it straight to the phone over a Wi-Fi connection (tap the word “free” on the upper right corner), and it auto-installs, adding a new icon to your home screen.

Kodak’s answer to Apple TV: The Theatre HD Player

Monday, July 14th, 2008

Kodak's new little black media player.

(Credit: Kodak)

I’m not sure whether I should call the new Theatre HD Player Kodak’s answer to Apple TV, but that’s the best analogy I can come up with on short notice. Whether it is or not, Kodak is