Huawei has unveiled more info about the MediaPad Android 3.2 tablet at CommunicAsia in Singapore. The tablet features a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm processor, a 7-inch IPS capacitive display, GPS, a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera, 802.11n Wi-Fi and a battery that provides enough juice for up to 6-hour of operation time. The MediaPad also supports Full 1080p playback, HSPA+ (14.4Mbps) 3G support, an 8GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, Bluetooth and an HDMI output. The company will launch this Android tablet in the US market in Q3 2011. Read more
Rollei has announced a couple of new film and photo scanners. Featuring 9-megapixel area-array sensors, both models are extremely fast in use, requiring only one second to scan a negative slide into a digital picture. The Rollei DF-S 290 HD features a carriage for mounted slides and negatives, a slide magazine, a cleaning brush, USB and AV cables as well as a power adapter. Additional specs include an HDMI out port, which allows users to view their freshly digitized images on an HDTV. The Rollei PDF-S 300 Pro enables users to scan prints of up to 10x15cm, and comes with a dust- and scratch removal function. Too bad, this model lacks of HDMI connectivity. The Rollei DF-S 290 HD and Rollei PDF-S 300 Pro slide/photo scanners are priced at €199.95 ($297) and €249 ($370), respectively. [PhotographyBLOG]
Hanwha Japan is back with a new iPad accessory namely the UMA-iOSHDMI. It is actually an USB and HDMI converter for iPad. This new HDMI converter allows you to display 1024 x 768 screen resolution on any HDMI capable TVs. What’s more, the Hanwha UMA-iOSHDMI is also compatible with the iPhone 4. If you are interested, you can purchase the Hanwha UMA-iOSHDMI USB and HDMI connector for 5,980 Yen or around $73. [Product Page]
Thanko has started selling Winstars Technology’s Wireless HDMI Kit in the Japanese market. The device is able to stream 1080/30/60p video from one point to another in a maximum range of 30 meters sans wires. If you are interested, you can purchase the Winstars Technology Wireless HDMI Kit for 26,800 Yen or around $328. [Thanko]
iGugu has just released the InterneTV video streaming solution that streams content from the PC to your TV, which is available in wireless and wired basic versions. The basic version connects to the TV with a VGA or HDMI cable and uses wireless USB to communicate with the PC. The wireless version features wireless connectivity to the TV with WiFi and has a 400-foot range. The 802.11g compliant adapter supports VGA and HDMI plus stereo audio. Additionally, both models also support resolution of up to 720p. The wired basic version is priced at $129, while the wireless version retails for $249. [Slashgear]
The new VIA EPIA-P830 Pico-ITX is not an ordinary tiny motherboard, because it is able to play up to 1080p HD videos. Powered by a 1.2GHz VIA Nano E-Series processor and a VX900 media processor, the EPIA-P830 supports HDMI connectivity, DDR3 memory, HD audio support, advanced display connectivity and a high performance hardware HD video decoder with the latest VIA ChromotionHD 2.0 video engine. The VIA ChromotionHD 2.0 delivers advanced filtering and cutting edge post-processing to perform ultra smooth decoding of MPEG-4/AVC, H.264, MPEG-2, VC-1, WMV-HD, providing smooth playback of the most demanding multimedia titles at resolutions up to 1080p without incurring a heavy CPU load. You can also add the P830-B I/O add-on-board to get a VGA port, Gigabit LAN and two USB 2.0 ports. The VIA EPIA-P830 Pico-ITX Board measures at just 10cm x 7.2cm. Pricing info is still unknown. [Slashgear]
Sewell has rolled out the HD Deck SW-31000 USB to HDMI Display Adapter. The device carries the top-of-the-line DisplayLink chip that guarantees smooth performance on your secondary displays just as if the display were connected to a true video port on your computer. For your info, the USB 2.0 interface supports around 480 Mbps of transfer rate, which is more than enough bandwidth to provide top-notch video connectivity. The Sewell HD Deck’s driver also supports Hi-Def video and DirectX. This enables you to easily do just anything from photo editing to normal surfing the internet, watching movies and playing select games that support DirectX, such as Starcraft 2. Installation is as easy as using the included CD to install the DisplayLink driver and connecting USB and video cables. The Sewell USB to HDMI SW-31000 Display Adapter retails for $99.95. Watch the video after the jump. Read more
Atlona Technologies today launched a new gadget accessory, allowing Mac users to play video games or watch Blu-ray movies on their Apple LED Cinema Displays and iMacs. Known as the Atlona DP300, the converter is designed to receive audio and video signals from HDMI sources (Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3 or Blu-ray players) and convert them to Mini DisplayPort for use with the new Apple Cinema Displays and iMacs. If you are interested, you can purchase the Atlona DP300 for an MSRP of $149. [AVING]
The Hanwha HM-TLB7 is an amazing 7-inch secondary screen that will certainly become every photographer’s best friend. The screen comes with a sun-shade, allowing you to use it outdoor without being bothered by the sun. You can also use this ultra-portable monitor in the car to watch movies on-the-go, or even to play to the Sony Playstation 3 via an HDMI port. The Hanwha HM-TLB7 offers a resolution of 800 x 480, a contrast ratio of 500:1, a response time of 30ms, and a brightness level of 450 cd/m2. If you’re interested, you can buy the Hanwha HM-TLB7 for 39,980 Yen or around $480. [Product Page]
Thanko Japan today introduced a new and interesting HDMI to Ethernet converter. Known as the AV HDREL 2, the device is a two-way solution, allowing you to send video and audio from an HDMI source to an HDMI-capable receiver via Ethernet connection. The Thanko AV HDREL 2 allows you to watch a DVD on a TV and control your DVD player, which is up to 40-meter away from your position. Sadly, there is no info on pricing or availability at this moment. [Akihabara]
