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LG's HR400 Profile 2.0 Blu-ray recorder gets outed

by Darren Murph, posted Jun 1st 2009 at 8:33AM

So, why can't Yanks get ahold of these Blu-ray recorders again? All pent-up rage aside, what we're looking at above is LG's yet-to-be-formally-announced HR400, a Blu-ray recorder that will evidently be aimed initially at the European market. Packing BD-Live (Profile 2.0) support, a built-in DVB-T TV tuner and YouTube compatibility, this deck also arrives with 160GB of internal hard drive space for holding OTA recordings. Heck, this thing can even play back DivX HD files, stream media clips from other places on your network and upscale DVDs to 1080p. Is all that worth €599 ($852)? We're saying no, but you and your wallet can make your own darn decisions.

Human-Rh digiframe packs AMOLED panel, mobile TV tuner

by Darren Murph, posted May 26th 2009 at 9:29AM

We always figured the digital photo frame market would have to grow up one day, and we're thrilled to know that day is coming soon. Over in Korea, Human-Rh has apparently showcased a couple of new frames that not only up the ante in terms of panel quality but also toss in a much-needed extra: mobile TV. The 7.6-inch HDPF-760D steals the show with a gorgeous AMOLED display and a built-in DMB tuner; the 8-inch HDPF-800D sticks with the traditional LCD, but it's available with a variety of tuners (1seg, T-DMB, DVB-T and CMMB) for regions around the globe. Naturally, both frames still do their basic duties of playing back slideshows, but the built-in WiFi also enables them to display information from internet-connected widgets. We're told that these arrive with 2GB of integrated memory, a multicard slot and a USB port, but mum's the word on pricing and release. Vid's after the break.

[Via OLED-Display]

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Samsung's 46 and 55-inch B9000 HDTVs boast widgets, wireless external media box

by Ross Miller, posted Apr 21st 2009 at 7:36PM

With no picture to show for it, unfortunately (that's the 8 series, pictured), Samsung's gone ahead and announced the 46-inch and 55-inch B9000 HDTVs, which looks to be a follow-up to the A950 models from last year. According to flatpanelshd, the latest addition to the Touch of Color series include LED backlights with localized dimming, Medi@2.0 with YouTube / Yahoo! widgets, built-in USB port, DLNA functionality, built-in DVB-T and DVB-C tuners, and most interesting, a wireless connection to an external media box that's reportedly similar to Sony's ZX1 -- no word on whether or not that means it's using WHDI. As for the other details, including pricing and availability, you're gonna have to keep waiting, we're afraid.

Shuttle's Mini H7 4500H media PC joins Blu-ray, DVB-S tuner in matrimony

by Ross Miller, posted Mar 31st 2009 at 4:23AM

Shuttle's back with another mini HTPC, the H7 4500H, only this time you can swap out that DVB-T tuner with a DVB-S for satellite TV. The cost of going for the latter means you have to settle onboard graphics only, but either way you're still getting DVR capabilities and Windows Media Center. Max configuration for the Vista-based machine includes 2.83GHz Intel Core 2 Quad, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285, 1TB SATA HDD, 4GB DDR2 RAM, and a Blu-ray writer. It's also got HDMI, SPDIF, eSATA, FireWire and six USB ports. Starting price is around €775 ($1,020), but if you're planning to get the whole kit and kaboodle, the price jumps to about €1858 ($2,450).

[Via I4U]

Archos 5 Snap-on TV DVB-T tuner reviewed on video with disarmingly alluring soundtrack

by Ross Miller, posted Mar 24th 2009 at 4:19AM

If you're still on the fence about picking up the Snap-on TV DVB-T tuner for your Archos 5, the crew at the French-language site Archos Lounge have snagged a copy and run it through the ringer. Turns out that even with that extra antenna, you'll still need to be reasonably close to the signal source and preferably not blocked by too many walls if you plan on enjoying a broadcast. If all the conditions are optimal, they say it's a pretty decent attachment. If that's not enough, they also produced a "moving pictures" version of their review, completely with a rather kicking soundtrack. Dim the lights, grab some popcorn, and check out the video after the break.

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Archos 5 Snap-on TV DVB-T tuner released

by Nilay Patel, posted Mar 11th 2009 at 1:58PM

Yes, it looks goofy as hell, but we're sure Archos 5 owners aren't complaining about the new Snap-on TV DVB-T accessory -- not only will it allow you to watch live TV, it integrates with the DVR features of the unit to give you portable recording. Interestingly, although the Snap-on TV features dual tuners, they're used to increase reception quality, not to allow viewing of one channel while recording another, which is a bit of a bummer. Still, we wouldn't lean on this for hardcore DVR use anyway, so we're guessing it won't be a huge issue. ArchosLounge says it should be on sale in Europe in the next couple weeks for less than €60 ($76), and they've also got some in-the-wild pics, hit the read link to check 'em out.

[Thanks, Candy]

KAON's KM35 PMP does mobile TV on the side

by Darren Murph, posted Aug 23rd 2008 at 4:16PM

Pucker up, jet-setters -- South Korea's own KAON Media has a new PMP on the way, and for whatever reason, we've found ourselves strangely attracted to what the KM35 has going on here. The "Anywhere TV and Internet" device runs on Windows CE (and handles fresh-out-of-cinema films very well) and features a 3.5-inch 320 x 240 resolution display, 4GB or 8GB NAND flash drive, WiFi, an SD expansion slot, optional FM tuner and your choice of DVB-T/H, ISDB-T or T-DMB TV tuners. Early estimates peg battery life at around 2.5-hours when watching live TV, though there's no word yet on pricing or worldwide availability.

[Thanks, J. Carter]

Sony's PlayTV DVR for PlayStation 3 gets unboxed

by Darren Murph, posted Aug 20th 2008 at 2:07PM

Time flies when you're having fun, but not when you're waiting anxiously for a new piece of kit -- particularly one that has been delayed numerous times. For Europeans waiting on pins and needles for the release of the PlayTV DVR for PlayStation 3, your time has arrived. Before rushing out to get one, however, might we interest you a short unboxing and a brief overview? No pressure whatsoever, though.

Sony introduces BRAVIA V4500 LCD HDTVs in Europe

by Darren Murph, posted May 5th 2008 at 10:26AM

Look out world, er, Europe, as Sony is debuting a new trio of LCD HDTVs in your neck of the woods. The BRAVIA V4500 line consists of a 26-, 32- and 37-inch model, each of which posses a WXGA (1,360 x 768) panel and the company's own BRAVIA ENGINE 2 technology. You'll also find a 33,000:1 contrast ratio on the smaller two, and the whole lot packs 178-degree viewing angles, BRAVIA Sync and a built-in HD tuner for snagging DVB-T / DVB-C signals where available. There's also the Picture Frame Mode for turning your set into a digital art canvas (USB port included for image viewing), and the three HDMI inputs ensure that your PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and hacked up Atari Jaguar won't be fighting for sockets. Unfortunately, mum's the word on a price / release date.

Gallery: Sony introduces BRAVIA V4500 LCD HDTVs in Europe

Sony reveals healthy helping of new HDD / DVD recorders

by Darren Murph, posted Apr 23rd 2008 at 3:16PM

We'll go ahead and nix some lingering excitement in the room: Sony's latest line of Hard Disk Drive DVD Recorders are aimed squarely at Europe. Now that we're clear on that, let us introduce to you the HX and HXD lines, which each posses four units that top out at 500GB. The RDR-HX680, HX780, HX980 and HX1080 all come ready to fetch analog broadcasts, while the RDR-HXD790, HXD890, HXD990 and HXD1090 also include a DVB-T digital tuner. The HDX crew can even be ordered with a CI slot, and the whole posse includes an HDMI port (1080p upscaling included), X-Pict Story, USB connectors, BRAVIA Sync and a dedicated SD HDD Handycam connection. Take a look in the read link for the full chart of specifications. [Warning: PDF read link]

[Via T3]

Gallery: Sony reveals healthy helping of new HDD / DVD recorders

Samsung set to release YP-PB2 PMP in Korea

by Donald Melanson, posted Apr 22nd 2008 at 11:57AM

Samsung's done pretty well for itself with its YP-P2 PMP, and it now looks to be set to bust out yet another upgrade to the player, although you likely won't be seeing this one outside of Korea. Helping to keep it close to Samsung's home base is the addition of not only a DAB radio tuner but, apparently, a DVB-T mobile TV tuner as well. Other than those two notable additions, however, the device appears to be unchanged from its previous incarnation, with it boasting the same 3-inch WQVGA display, built-in Bluetooth, black or white color options, and 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB capacity as before (no word on a 16GB model). There's also no word on a price or release date, but you can pretty safely expect to pay a tidy premium over the tuner-less models.

DVB-H to become European mobile video standard

by Joshua Topolsky, posted Nov 29th 2007 at 9:38AM

The European mobile phone community was rocked by the news today that DVB-H (or Digital Video Broadcasting - Handheld) is set to become the new standard for mobile TV across the Union. The technology -- a superset of DVB-T -- has been spearheaded by Nokia, and this move is meant to help widen the system's audience. Though the move has been opposed by some EU states, such as Germany and Britain, the standard is being pushed through. "DVB-H will be published by the Commission in the list of official EU standards," said an EU executive, adding that, "As a result, all EU Member States will have to support and encourage the use of DVB-H for the launch of mobile TV services, thus avoiding market fragmentation and allowing economies of scale and accordingly affordable services and devices." So much for our fledgling standard, DVB-X (the X is for extreme).

Yung Fu Technology intros handle-equipped PMP

by Donald Melanson, posted Nov 8th 2007 at 3:38AM

While you'd be hard pressed to distinguish many of the PMPs coming out of China these days from one another, the same cannot be said for Yung Fu Technology's latest piece of gear, which goes all Speak & Spell on us with a integrated handle to help ease its 2-pound weight load. Contributing to that weight is the unit's sizable 7-inch screen, as well as its integrated DVB-T mobile TV tuner and a built-in speaker although, curiously, there's no indication as to what storage options you can expect. Also, as with most of these, there's no word on pricing or availability, but those looking to pick them up by the truckload (and slap their name on 'em, perhaps) can contact the manufacturer for more information.

[Via PMP Today]

VDO Dayton announces PN 4000, PN 6000 DVB-T-equipped GPS units

by Donald Melanson, posted Sep 15th 2007 at 8:43AM

VDO Dayton took advantage of the recent IAA International Motor Show to show off its two latest GPS devices, both of which boast DVB-T capabilities for some added in-car entertainment / distraction. From the looks of it, the new PN 4000 and PN 6000 models are identical in every respect except for screen size, with the former boasting a 4.3-inch widescreen display and the latter packing a slightly larger 5.3-inch screen. Otherwise, you can expect both to handle all the usual PMP duties in addition to the aforementioned DVB-T feature, with an SD card slot provided for storage, and real-time traffic info available with an optional TMC receiver. No word on pricing or availability just yet, although we wouldn't expect to see them outside of Europe.

[Via NaviGadget]

NT220 PMP does DVB-T, upgrades easily

by Conrad Quilty-Harper, posted Sep 2nd 2007 at 4:25AM

Nothing too special here, just another no-name portable media player that happens to do DVB-T TV. Taiwan based Newtrend Electronics is the manufacturer of this NT220 7-inch LCD, 480x234 pixel display toting player with slots for CF, SD, MMC, MS, xD, and SMC cards -- just in case this wasn't enough of a hint, it doesn't come with any built-in storage. No pricing or availability as yet, unfortunately.

[Via PMPToday]