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maxx digital dvd player looks just a little like sony psp

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Maxx Digital Portable DVD PSP Lookalike

Now don’t get me wrong. Other than the stupid analog controller, I really like the industrial design of the Sony PSP. But I’m not sure it warrants other gadget manufacturers going out and making their devices look just like it. Take, for example, this Maxx Digital portable DVD player, which bears more than a passing resemblance to an oversize PSP…

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June 29th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

sony bravia gets new 40, 46 and 52-inch displays

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Sony BRAVIA W5000 Series Displays

Sony Japan has just announced a number of new flat-panel LCD televisions in the BRAVIA line. The W5000, V5000 and V3000 series come in sizes ranging from 40 to 52 inches.

All of the models feature a full HD 1080p 10-bit LCD panel…

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August 29th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

46-inch 1080p sceptre hdtv on sale for $1299

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Sceptre 46-inch LCD 1080p HDTV

While Sceptre isn’t necessarily as well known as brands like Sony and Samsung, they do actually make pretty decent HDTVs. That said, if you’re looking for an bargain-priced way to break into the high-def big screen world, check out this limited time deal from Costco…

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August 4th, 2007 5 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

jvc 1080p lcd 688 and 788 series tvs announced

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JVC LT-47X788 1080p LCD Television

JVC took the wraps off of its latest series of widescreen LCD televisions today. The new sets range in size from 37 inches to 47 inches, and from $1600 to $2700.

First off, there’s the 688 series, consisting of a 37-inch model (LT-37X688) and a 42-incher (LT-42X688.) The 788 series come in 42-inch (LT-42X788) and 47-inch (LT-47X788) variants…

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June 25th, 2007 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

action m25: world’s smallest full hd projector

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Projectiondesign Action! M25 Projector

Norwegian projector makers projectiondesign today announced their new Action! M25 DLP projector which claims the current title for the smallest full HD projector on the market.

Measuring just 3.7″ (h) x 9.2″ (d) x 10.8″ (w), the projector features full 1080p resolution. All those pixels come courtesy of a single Texas Instruments DLP chip…

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June 11th, 2007 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

mp4 video watch goes widescreen

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Widescreen Video Watch

A while back, we featured the first ever MP4 video player watch. Now you can pick up a wrist-worn player with a full 16:9 ratio widescreen.

The wrist player features a 1.8-inch widescreen color display (isn’t that an oxymoron like “jumbo shrimp?”) It’s got 2GB of flash memory on board, and can play MP4, MP3, WAV and WMA formats…

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April 15th, 2007 10 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

toshiba regza x and z series lcds offer full 1080p glory

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Toshiba Z Series LCD Television

Toshiba has revealed two new lines of 1080p LCD televisions in their REGZA line. Toshiba’s X-series sets will come in 40 and 46-inch sizes, while the Z-series will offer buyers a wide range of sets from 37-inches all the way up to 57-inches diagonal…

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April 2nd, 2007 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

hannspree hdtv embraces modern design

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HANNSvibewhite LCD Television

LCD television maker HANNSpree is best known for their fun and funky line of TVs for kids rooms. Now, they’re getting a bit more serious by entering the HDTV market.

The $1150 HANNSvibewhite is a 32-inch LCD television with a chunky, contemporary design, highlighted by white and black accents…

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March 28th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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