Sony DLC-HD10H, DLC-HD20H HDMI Cables

Sony is to introduce a new type of HDMI cable, Sony DLC-HD10H and DLC-HD20H.

As LCD TVs become ever thinner – especially with the approach of OLCD TV – and the increasing popularity of wall-mounted LCD TVs, installation using existing HDMI cables is becoming more of an issue.

A standard cable plugged into a horizontal HDMI socket typically requires up to 7cm clearance, especially if a ferrite noise suppressor is fitted. This can make streamlined wall mounting difficult to achieve.

The new Sony DLC-HD10H and DLC-HD20H HDMI cables are designed to combat this issue. Its HDMI connectors rotate through 180 degrees, so you can create right angle connections, and each cable requires just 29mm clearance.

Sony DLC-HD10H and DLC-HD20H HDMI Cable Features

• Sony DLC-HD10H – 1 metre cable
• Sony DLC-HD10H – 2 metre cable
• HDMI™ version 1.3a Category 2 rated for an all-digital, uncompressed A/V signal supporting 1080p or higher
• Support for up to 10.2Gbps signal bandwidth, 240Hz refresh rate and 48-bit Deep Colour
• 24 carat gold plated connectors for optimal conductivity and long life
• High quality OFC, Oxygen-Free Copper, core wire for excellent signal transmission quality
• Triple shielding for a high level of protection from electro-magnetic interference
• Sony Playstation 3 and Blu-ray Certified, compatible with BRAVIA Theatre Sync and X.V. Colour

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On sale in April 2009. More info coming soon..

Viliv S5 UMPC

Viliv S5 Review

Up to 2007 and perhaps into 2008, single purpose gadgets ruled. Everyone, it seemed, had MP3 Players and Digital Cameras. But as we settle ourselves into 2009, the idea of having a device that has just one purpose, seems quite hard to comprehend. Practically any phone incorporates a camera and mp3 player, and most smartphones also include email and a satnav.

The good news is that we are getting more for our money as manufacturers cram more and more into these multi-purpose gadgets. Enter the Viliv S5 Premium.

The Viliv S5 is an UMPC, Ultra Purpose Personal Computer, a PMP and a Satnav. Is it any good, well the Koreans thought so as it sold out there within 15 mins when launched earlier this month.

The Viliv S5 is primarily a PC, and by way of proving the point, it uses the same Intel Atom 1.33GHz processor that drives the new Sony Vaio P-Series. It runs Windows XP and has G grade WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity.

When we tested the Viliv S5 we were impressed with the brightness and quality of the screen, even outdoors. Screen size is good too at 4.8 inches. There is an on-screen QWERTY keyboard which is activated by the click of a button.

The S5 has enough storage space for the equivalent of 60 full-length feature films, that’s 60Gb HDD. From a music point of view, the S5 can store around 8,000 MP3 files, but the S5 is so much more than a MP3 Player.

If you’re expecting us to say that the Viliv S5 features A-GPS, you’d be wrong. Yes it does have Satnav functionality but the S5 features the impressive SiRFstar III chip instead, which is the same chip that TomTom, Garmin, et al use in their top-of-the-range GPS devices.

Size wise, the S5 has similiar dimensions to a Sony PSP and weighs in at just 385g. It has more storage than an Apple iTouch and a Satnav that will blow any Smartphone equivalent out of the water. Multi-purpose devices are the future, and the Viliv S5 is a good option if you are looking to join the revolution.

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Viliv S5 Premium Specifications

• Screen: 4.8 inches, 1024×600 pixels
• Processor: Intel Atom 1.33GHz
• Bluetooth, 802.11b/g WiFi, GPS
• Storage: 60Gb Hard Drive
• RAM: 1Gb
• Battery: 6 hours
• Dimensions: 154 x 84 x 24 cm
• Weight: 385g

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Panasonic KX-TG 6461

Panasonic have recently announced the dual purpose Panasonic KX-TG 6461.

Like the other phones announced in the 2009 range, the Panasonic KX-TG 6461 features DECT 6.0 performance for crystal-clear digital reception.

The Panasonic KX-TG 6461 is a dual purpose phone which means it delivers the solid reliability of a traditional corded phone, plus the flexible convenience of a high-quality cordless DECT phone.

The main base unit of the KX-TG 6461 operates as a traditional phone with a corded handset, dial-pad and integrated 20 minute answering machine. The wall-mountable unit features a ringer LED and large easy-to-read 2.5 inch amber-backlit LCD display screen.

The base unit of the main phone also acts as a wireless base station for the additional handset.

The premium quality cordless handset is a full-specification DECT phone that features a large 1.8 inch LCD amber-backlit display and spacious keypad with large buttons for comfortable operation.

The handset can be used to operate all the answering machine’s functions and all received messages can be played back on either of the phone’s handsets. The Panasonic KX-TG 6461 cordless handset rests on its own stylish charging cradle and incorporates a high-specification Panasonic speakerphone for flexible hands-free chatting with superb sound quality and voice clarity.

The KX-TG-6461 features a built-in speakerphone on the base for hands-free conversations and an intercom/call transfer facility between the main phone and the cordless handset. The phone has power failure protection, caller ID with incoming call-barring, (where caller ID is available) and a dual 100 name & number phone book shared between the phone’s handsets. The versatile Panasonic KX-TG 6461 can be personalised with a choice of up to 16 polyphonic ringtones.

The phone is energy efficient and incorporates Panasonic eco ideas technology that reduces power consumption by up to 34% when used on standby mode.

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Panasonic KX-TG 6481, 6482

The Panasonic KX-TG 6481 and 6482 cordless phones are very rugged phones. The phone is designed for the riggers of outdoor life and comes with a rubber mould protection to help protect it against knocks, dust and the occasional drop.

The Panasonic KX-TG 6481 and 6482 phones come with an IP rating IP54 which goes some way to show just how tough it is.

As well as having the ability to withstand harsh conditions the Panasonic KX-TG6481 also has some very good features. Facilities such as the built in 100 name & number phone book makes it easier to ring contacts away from the desk.

A built in handsfree speaker as well as a headset socket gives users the ability to be able to hold a conversation and perform tasks more easily. If the Panasonic KX-TG6481 is connected to a phone line with caller display it will even show the incoming number too.

Different ringer melodies mean users can personalise the phone and there is even a built in clock and alarm.

The Panasonic KX-TG 6481 and 6482 have a built in digital answering machine with a 20 minute record time. Call screening can be done through the Panasonic handset and users can even dial in remotely to listen to messages.

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• Panasonic KX-TG6481 Rugged Drip and Dust Proofing Phone – Single Pack
• Panasonic KX-TG6482 Rugged Drip and Dust Proofing Phone – Twin Pack

Panasonic KX-TG 7341, 7342

The Panasonic KX-TG 7341 and 7342 cordless phones are slightly different to the other recent Panasonic KX-TG models as it features a keypad on the base station.

The two phones are compatible with standard analogue telephone lines. The Panasonic KX-TG 7341 is the single pack and the Panasonic KX-TG 7342 is the twin pack.

The keypad on the Panasonic KX-TG 7341 and 7342 allows the user to dial telephone numbers, and then talk through the handsfree speaker. This means that you can actually make a telephone call on the Panasonic phone, even if the cordless handset is not available. Also each key on the base of the Panasonic KX-7341/2 has the ability to store a telephone number for speed dialling.

The Panasonic KX-TG 7341 and 7342 cordless handsets are also packed full of useful features. The handset has a 100 name and number phone book to store contacts, and if the phone is connected to a line with caller display will show the name and number too.

If you go for the Panasonic KX-TG7342 twin pack the handsets have the ability to share a telephone call which allows more than one person to have a conversation on the line.

Built into the base of the Panasonic KX-TG7341 cordless Dect is a digital answering machine with 20min recording time. You can listen to the messages left through the cordless handset, and also the base station of the Panasonic KX-TG7341.

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• Panasonic KXTG7341 DECT Telephone & Answering Machine
• Panasonic KXTG7342 DECT Telephone & Answering Machine Twin Pack

Panasonic KX-TG 8421, 8422, 8423, 8424

The range of Panasonic KX-TG 8421, 8422, 8423 and 8424 cordless phones are some of the best they produce..

The range consists of four models;

• Panasonic KX-TG8421 Single Pack
• Panasonic KX-TG8422 Twin Pack
• Panasonic KX-TG8423 Trio Pack
• Panasonic KX-TG8424 Quad Pack

This range of Panasonic phones has clear, easy-to-operate controls and comes with answering machine with 40 minutes recording capacity. The cordless handsets on the Panasonic KX-TG8421, 8422, 8423 and 8424 phones lets you choose from a visual list which answering machine messages you want to listen to.

The keypad is easy to use, aided by the illuminated blue buttons. The menus can be navigated with a small joystick.

The phone book on the Panasonic KX-TG8421 phone is massive as well as it will store up to 200 names and numbers in total. Also to save inputting these details into every handset the phone book will copy to any additional handset registered to the system as well.

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• Panasonic KX-TG8421 Colour DECT Single Phone With Answer Machine
• Panasonic KX-TG8422 Colour DECT Twin Phone With Answer Machine
• Panasonic KX-TG8423 Colour DECT Trio Phone With Answer Machine
• Panasonic KX-TG8424 Colour DECT Quad Phone With Answer Machine

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Panasonic KX-TG 6421, 6422, 6423, 6424

The Panasonic KX-TG 6421, 6422, 6423 and 6424 phones are premium quality cordless phones.

They are modern looking home phones with the usual features such as an illuminated keypad, ringer LED, and a 1.8 inch amber back-lit LCD display screen. The matching base station compliments the design of the handset and includes a handy control panel with message indicator.

The Panasonic KX-TG 6421, 6422, 6423 and 6424 phones deliver up to 17 hours of talktime and 180 hours of standby time. The integrated digital answering machine records up to 20 minutes and is fully operable through either the handset or the base station. Messages can be played back on the base station or the handset and can be remotely retrieved from an external phone using the remote playback feature. The base station includes a message indicator that displays when new messages are left.

The Panasonic-KXTG 642x range can be personalised with up to 16 polyphonic ringtones, and contains many value-added features including incoming call barring. The phone has caller ID with a 50 name & number call log, (where caller ID is available) and a large 100-name and number phonebook that can be transferred between compatible Panasonic handsets.

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• Panasonic KX-TG6421 Single Dect Cordless Phone with Answer Machine
• Panasonic KX-TG6422 Twin Dect Cordless Phones with Answer Machine
• Panasonic KX-TG6423 Trio Cordless Phones with Answer Machine
• Panasonic KX-TG6424 Quad Cordless Phones with Answer Machine

Panasonic KX-TG 6421, 6422, 6423, 6424 Cordless Phones

Panasonic KX-TG 6411, 6412, 6413

The Panasonic KX-TG 6411, 6412, 6413 range of cordless phones are premium quality DECT phones from one of the leading suppliers of home phones, Panasonic.

The range consists of three new models;

• Panasonic KX-TG 6411 – single handset
• Panasonic KX-TG 6412 – twin pack
• Panasonic KX-TG 6413 – trio pack

All are based on a new sleek, ultra-modern looking home phone which features an amber-lit keypad with easy-to-use buttons, ringer LED, and a large 1.8 inch LCD display screen.

The Panasonic KX-TG 6411, 6412 and 6413 phones are all energy-efficient phones that deliver up to 17 hours of talktime and 180 hours standby time, which make them ideal as a home phone or an office phone.

Each phone is easy-to-install and operate, with various functions available via the handset navigation keys via straight forward menus on the LCD display screen. All of these Panasonic KX-TG phones have the following key features – caller display with a 50 name & number call log, (where caller display is available to the user), 100 name and number phonebook, 16 polyphonic ringtones and an alarm clock.

The Panasonic KX-TG-641x range is GAP compatible and can be expanded up to six handsets.

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• Panasonic KX-TG6411 DECT Single Digital Cordless Phone
• Panasonic KX-TG6412 DECT Twin Digital Cordless Phones
• Panasonic KX-TG6413 DECT Triple Digital Cordless Phones

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• Panasonic KX-TG6411 Single Cordless Phone
• Panasonic KX-TG6412 Twin Cordless Phones
• Panasonic KX-TG6413 Triple Cordless Phones

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OLCD TV and OLED TV

OLED Explained

The short answer is Organic Light Emitting Diode – OLED, and Organic Liquid Crystal Diode – OLCD.

An OLED, LEP – light emitting polymer, or OEL – organic electro luminescence, is any light emitting diode, as in LED display.

These LED devices are composed of a layer of organic compounds such as polymer substances that allow deposits of suitable organic compounds. Layers are built in rows and columns on a flat device, such as a TV or Computer screen, which result in a combined matrix of pixels that emit coloured light.

OLED devices emit less light per area than non-organic based devices which tend to be used as light sources. OLED devices are typically tv screens, computer screens, mobile phones and PDAs.

The most important benefit of an OLED displays over traditional liquid crystal displays, LCD, is that an OLED display doesn’t require a backlight. This in turn results in lower power consumption and are therefore more eco friendly.

OLCD TV and OLED TV

So what does all that science mean? What it all means is that screens, monitors and displays will be thinner, much thinner.

Typical TV displays could be less than 5mm thick, in fact, Sony have just announced a new OLED TV, the Sony XEL1BU OLED TV, which is just 3mm thick, or should that be thin.

We will shortly be publishing a full review on OLCD TV and OLED TV development.

OLCD TV and OLED TV Features

• Better contrast, sharper images and more vibrant colours
• Small size and lightweight
• Fast response time, measured in microseconds rather than milliseconds
• Lower power consumption than equivalent LCD
• Eco friendly
• High contrast ratios, greater than 1000:1
• Wide viewing angle: 170°
• Broad operating temperature range: -40° C to +70° C

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OLED TV Reviews

For more info on OLED TVs, visit OLED TV Reviews and OLCD TV websites.

Jabra BIZ 2400

Jabra BIZ 2400 Headset Review

GN have announced on their US website that they are to launch a new corded headset, the Jabra BIZ 2400.

When I say, a new headset, I actually mean 19 as there will be various boom options and then all will be available in both mono and duo forms. The models are:

• Jabra BIZ 2400 Standard Headset
• Jabra BIZ 2400 IP Headset
• Jabra BIZ 2400 USB Headset

The BIZ™ part is a trademark so I just need to recognise that before we continue.

The Jabra BIZ 2400 headsets are targetted at serious office users or call centre operators, whether used as a corded headset, IP or with a USB connection. These users are generally all-day wearers and need the high level of quality and durability that the Jabra headsets offer. They are also for users who simply want a high degree of audio quality.
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