Technabob » davinci http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Weird Science Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:00:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Thomson Technicolor Pommes: Mystery Iptv Tablet has Nothing to Do With Apple http://technabob.com/blog/2010/01/25/thomson-technicolor-pommes-iptv-tablet/ http://technabob.com/blog/2010/01/25/thomson-technicolor-pommes-iptv-tablet/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:34:14 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/?p=27157 While I was buzzing about over on the FCC website today, I came across this mysterious new device from France’s Thomson and Technicolor called the PoMMeS. The funny thing is that the word “pomme” is the French word for “apple”, so in a way, you are looking at the first pics of an apple tablet.

thomson technicolor pommes

The gadget is a wireless multimedia playback device, and according to the PoMMeS user manual, it’s designed to proved access to TV programs, VOIP video calling, as well as web browsing and other online services. The 8-inch, 800 x 480 LCD touchscreen includes a stylus, so I’m not sure if you can use your fingertips to control it or not. And if you look closely at the photo above, you’ll notice there’s a front-mounted pair of speakers, a web cam, and a D-Pad for controlling menus.

thomson technicolor pommes back

On the side of the tablet is a jog wheel, and on the back, there’s a USB connector, as well as headphone and microphone jacks. The device appears to be manufactured by China’s PCCW, and under the hood is a Texas Instruments DaVinci video system-on-a-chip and a Xilinx logic chip if that gives you any clue as to its capabilities.

thomson pommes pccw

thomson technicolor pommes circuit

If you squint really hard at the RF testing photo below, you can see the PoMMeS turned on and doing something.

thomson pommes testing

While I’m not sure exactly what sort of media it’ll play, and the preliminary manual offers these setup instructions: “Before using the PoMMeS multi-media device, you need to set up the proper operation conditions. Please consult your service center hotline for network setup procedure.” Thanks for the clarification.

I’m assuming that the PoMMeS is designed for streaming IPTV services, but that’s about all I can figure out at this point. If anyone knows more about the PoMMeS, feel free to comment below.

[via FCC.gov]

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2010/01/25/thomson-technicolor-pommes-iptv-tablet/feed/ 6 Davinciaudio Labs Luxury Turntable: Big and Rich http://technabob.com/blog/2007/09/12/davinciaudio-labs-luxury-turntable-big-and-rich/ http://technabob.com/blog/2007/09/12/davinciaudio-labs-luxury-turntable-big-and-rich/#comments Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:54:05 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2007/09/12/davinciaudio-labs-luxury-turntable-big-and-rich/ At the tip-top of the audiophile market, there’s an elite group of folks who think the best way to listen to music is on a good old-fashioned analog turntable. This record player is for them.

davinci luxury turntable

The DaVinciAudio Labs AAS Gabriel turntable bases its unique design on the same process that’s used to cut grooves into masters for vinyl discs. In theory, this provides the absolute ideal playback environment for records. The turntable is designed to produce absolutely zero noise or vibration, and goes so far as to completely isolate the pick-up arm from the rest of the player.

For those with a deep love for vinyl, and even deeper pockets, the Luxury Edition is available for $41,250 as shown (in 24-karat gold and white), while the “cheap” silver and black version will set you back only $35,400.

[via Audio Junkies]

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