Full FeedWestern Digital rolls out 2TB hard drives
Remember when you bought that PC with the 1.6 GB hard drive and said, “I’ll never fill this up.” Me too. Fortunately, hard drive manufacturers are not that short sighted. Western Digital has announced their newest and largest drive from their Caviar Green family. And at a whopping 2 TB, it will take a while to fill this one up.
The Western Digital Caviar Green hard drives use 500GB platters. It is a standard 3.5 inches in size and offers a 32MB buffer. It comes in USB, eSATA, Firewire, and internal configurations to meet a variety of needs.
Samsung debuts new Blu-ray home theaters
The home theater in a box market continues to grow. Their low entry price makes them even more attractive in the current economic climate. So it comes at as no surprise that Samsung introduced new Blu-ray HTIB offerings at CES. Each offers 1080p playback with the Blu-ray player, and virtual or real 5.1 audio.
The HT-BD8200 is the first home theater sound bar equipped with a Blu-ray player and wireless subwoofer. At 2.6 inches deep, the BD8200 is designed for wall mounting, but still provides virtual 5.1 surround. Users can stream multimedia from the integrated Blu-ray player, USB port, a Bluetooth enabled media device, or through the included iPod dock. It networks via 802.11 b/g/n or USB dongle to stream Netflix or Pandora and is BD-Live (Profile 2.0) compatible.
Get rid of cables with wireless HD from Monster
Monster is closing in on the Holy Grail of HDTV, wireless distribution. And while their new distribution product isn’t wireless, it does allow you to stream HD throughout the house without running new wires, assuming your home is already wired for cable TV. The Wireless Digital Express HD from Monster, introduced at CES, consists of a transmitter and receiver that connect and transfer 1080p signals across the existing coax cable in the wall.
Get surround sound without wires
Jumping on the wireless bandwagon at CES, Acoustic Research announced their new Modular Wireless Speaker Conversion line. These modules allow you to turn any 5.1 or smaller speaker system into a wireless application. To solve the common problem with wireless speakers where the signal bounces off of objects in the room creating a lag in one or more speakers, Audiovox has developed what it calls “Diversity antennas” which uses error correction to ensure interference doesn’t disrupt the signals. Each of the six channels provides 16 bit audio at 60 digital watts.
Westinghouse CES Roundup
Westinghouse wanted to be seen at the 2009 CES. They introduced a huge line of “affordable” LCD HDTVs and computer monitors at the show. Leading the pack was the new TX line of HDTVs. Available in 37”, 42”, and 55” sizes, the TX line has a 120Hz refresh rate with full 1080p. The 55” model will be available in May 2009 with the smaller models rolling out before July. Westinghouse promises they will be affordable, but refused to set a price at CES so the jury is still out.
SanDisk and LG demo secure cellular flash cards
SanDisk and LG have partnered together to create a flash card that cellular providers can lock down to their service only. This new “smart card” will allow companies to provide many features and services on removable cards without worrying about piracy across phones. This opens the door for more iPhone like features on standard and smart cell phones
Google’s GOOBEC teaches marketing in Latin America
Never the one to allow a business model pass them by, Google recently announced a partnership with CTT to provide advanced online advertising courses for professionals in Latin America, beginning in March 2009.
The courses, offered through the Google Business Education Center (GOOBEC), are designed to expand the offerings that have been available from GOOBEC since April, 2008. With the partnership, the same classes will be offered in both CTT’s online portfolio and education centers with an eye towards developing talent specialized in online advertising.
Spracht introduces Aura BluNote an Aura SoHo at CES
Spracht showed off two new products at CES, the Aura BluNote Bluetooth speaker and the Aura SoHo speakerphone. Both items add new features and benefits to the Aura line.
The BluNote is a portable speaker that connects to any music playing device wirelessly via Bluetooth or a 3.5mm wire. The coolest part might be if your music player is also a phone. The BluNote can be used as a speakerphone for hands free operation. With space for eight different Bluetooth profiles, the BluNote really is a universal speaker. This product is available now for $129 from the Spracht website.
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