SageTV has started shipping the SageTV HD Theater 300 HD media player. This gadget can stream video from online sites like YouTube, TV network websites, and Google video at the touch of a button on the remote control right to the TV in your living room. What makes this media player more special is that it is also able to stream media files to a wired network or to a wireless network with the addition of an optional wireless adapter. The SageTV HD Theater 300 supports HDMI 1.3 and both Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD/MA audio output. Additionally, it is compatible with SageTV’s Media Center software, allowing any PC or Mac equipped with an HD tuner card to watch and record live TV. You can purchase the SageTV HD Theater 300 for $150 each. [Slashgear]
The Onkyo LPF10M01 digital picture frame boasts a 10.1-inch WSVGA display and an HDMI input port, allowing you to connect your camcorder, DSLR camera, Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft XBOX 360, Blu-ray player into this digital picture frame. Weighing at just 950 grams, the Onkyo LPF10M01 also has a 512MB of internal memory, a memory card slot, a remote controller and a USB port. There is no info on pricing or availability so far. [Onkyo]
The Kanex iAdapt HDMI V2 has been engineered to support full 1080p HD video output and audio to a single HDMI cable. The device allows you to connect a Mini DisplayPort-equipped Apple computer to any HDMI-enabled external display such as an HD projector, monitor, or HDTV. If you are interested, you can pre-order the Kanex iAdapt HDMI V2 Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter for $29.95 each. [Kanex]
If you are living in Japan, then you will be able to purchase the latest 7.1 channel home theater A/V receiver from Sony. Dubbed as the STR-DH710, the device boasts 6 HD inputs (3 HDMI and 3 component) and ARC (Audio Return Channel). For your info, the ARC is one of the new features of the HDMI 1.4 standard, and theoretically you could connect all your components directly to your HDMI 1.4-compatible HDTV with just a single HDMI cable, sending the audio back to the sound bar. The STR-DH710 also supports the 3D HDMI pass-through technology and S-AIR ready feature (for multi-room music experience). The new Sony STR-DH710 home theater A/V receiver will be released in June 10th, 2010 for 54,600 Yen or approx. $595. [Sony Japan]
Thanko’s VGA to HDMI Video Converter allows you to convert audio and video to one HDMI cable. The converter connects computers VGA PC output to HDMI input, allowing PC users to show their image, videos and much more on HDTV. You can purchase the Thanko VGA To HDMI Video Converter for 9,800 Yen ($108). [GeekStuff4U]
The Kanex HDMI to Mini DisplayPort Converter allows you to connect any HDMI source device into a 27-inch iMac, LED Cinema Display or any other Apple device that has a Mini DisplayPort input (Sony PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 or Blu-ray player). This converter provides a maximum resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 for standard DVI, or a native 720p for gaming consoles. Additionally, the device also supports HDMI 1.3 and DisplayPort/Mini DisplayPort 1.1a. The Kanex HDMI To Mini DisplayPort Converter will be released in April 2010 for $150 each. [Electronista]
Philips has finally launched its Wireless HDTV Link in the US market. It is basically a wireless HDMI transmitter/receiver kit that comes with two HDMI and two component video inputs. The device allows you to replace all of your HD cables for set-top boxes, HD satellite receiver, Blu-ray player and gaming console with a single box that controls all of them through a wireless connection. The Philips Wireless HDTV Link is currently available for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $799. Video after the jump. Read more
Amazon has started selling the Archos 5 Internet Tablet. In case you didn’t know, the gadget is a 4.3-inch (800 x 480) touchscreen PMP with WiFi, 3.5G connectivity and GPS. The cool part of the Archos 5 is that it supports HDTV out via an HDMI output. Other features include an optional DVR station, Web TV and Web Radio, instant messaging, DroidIn, Twitroid, Deezer for music streaming, Dailymotion, ThinkFree Mobile, etc. The 160GB Archos 5 Internet Tablet is priced at $389.99 each. [Amazon via iPod and MP3 Players]
ViewSonic has released not one but two new projectors for the mass market, which is known as the PJD6251 and PJL9371. The ViewSonic PJD6251 is a 3D-ready projector designed for conference rooms or classroom settings and has a 1024×768 native resolution with a 2,800:1 contrast ratio and 3,700 lumens of brightness. The projector also provides HDMI, Composite, S-Video and VGA inputs, and Ethernet for remote control via a local network. Meanwhile, the ViewSonic PJL9371 is specially designed for larger facilities such as auditoriums, and provides a maximum screen resolution of 1024×768 with a contrast ratio of 2,000:1 and a brightness of 4,000 lumens. This projector boasts seven default picture modes including Cinema, Dynamic and Blackboard, and is able to be controlled remotely through an RS-232 serial port. The ViewSonic PJD6251 and PJL9371 are priced at $950 and $1,750, respectively. Read more
The 15.6-inch Asus UL50 laptop is now available in the US. The laptop comes jam packed with a 1.3GHz Intel SU7300 ultra-low voltage processor with an Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics, a 1,366 x 768 glare-type LED backlight display, up to 4GB RAM, a 320GB hard drive and Windows Vista Home Premium OS. Additional features include a DVD burner, a VGA webcam, HDMI and VGA outputs, and 802.11b/g/n WiFi connectivity. Asus claims that the UL50 will provide up to 11-hours of battery life. The Asus UL50 retails from $799.99 upwards, depending on the specs. Video after the jump. Read more
