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Speck Enters Charging, Organization Categories By Lisa Johnston - 05/20/2009 Palo Alto, Calif. — Speck, a manufacturer of protective cases and bags, announced it has entered the portable charging and organizational accessories categories with a line of several products.More
Dane-Elec Readies Drives For Nov. USB 3.0 Launch By John Laposky - 10/26/2009
Irvine, Calif.— Dane-Elec introduced its So SuperSpeed line of USB 3.0 external hard drives last week, in advance of the new high-speed transfer standard's November launch. The line includes what the company is calling “the world's first USB 3.0 solid-state drive (SSD) capable of true data transfer speeds of 250MB per second.
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Philips Ships Wireless HDMI HDTV System By Greg Tarr - 10/26/2009
Stamford, Conn.— Philips Electronics said last week it is now shipping its Wireless HDTV Link, which wirelessly connects high-definition components to an HDTV display. The Wireless HDTV Link SWW1800/27 will send a wireless signal in up to 1080p high-definition resolution wirelessly to a TV display from a source device as far as 75 feet away.
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Tributaries Introduces Flat-Panel Power Pak 10/26/2009
Orlando, Fla.— Tributaries Cable has added the T3 Flat-Panel Power Pak to its line of A/V powers solutions. The new three-outlet model incorporates high-current surge protection and RFI AC line filtering. The T3 has a slim 1.5-inch depth form factor that allows the entire unit to plug directly into the wall socket behind most flat-panel TVs.
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Bang & Olufsen Debuts DECT Phone By John Laposky - 10/26/2009
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — Bang & Olufsen is bringing some high-end gloss to the home phone category with its BeoCom 5 DECT 6.0 home phone system. The two-line BeoCom 5 supports both landline and IP telephony and can expand out up to eight handsets. The jet-black glossy phone features a 2-inch LCD display with 176 by 220-pixel resolution, nine display colors and eight ringtones.
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iPhone Hip Holsters Debut From Mophie 10/26/2009
Los Angeles — Mophie introduced its Hip Holster line last month, leather cases designed to protect the iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S models. The belt clip is meant to free up pocket space for other items, and the quick draw feature allows easy access for one-handed removal, Mophie said. “We've identified a great demand from our current customer base for a carrying solution for ...
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Shure Upgrades SE115 Earphones With Remote Control 10/26/2009
Niles, Ill.— Shure unveiled the SE115m+ sound-isolating headset with remote and microphone last week. Designed for use with portable music players and smartphones, the SE115m+ reportedly blends the audio performance and sound isolation of the SE115 earphones with an integrated remote control and microphone.
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XtremeMac Unveils Colorful Nano, Touch Cases 10/26/2009
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — XtremeMac recently introduced a new color palette for its line of iPod Nano and Touch cases. The cases are designed for use with the most recent Nano and Touch models. “Apple lives on the forefront of design trends, and our newest cases are infused with fresh colors and intuitive design elements to complement Apple's iconic devices,” said Bob Garthwai...
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Reporters Notebook Lisa Johnston, Associate Editor, TWICE June 15, 2009 Flash Bytes
Here’s a roundup of some recent announcements in the world of flash memory:
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Reporters Notebook John Laposky, Managing Editor, September 10, 2008 Mounting Problems?
Playing the role of the canary in the coal mine at this year’s CEDIA Expo: flat... More
Viewpoint Steve Smith, Editor-in-Chief, January 22, 2007 CE's Changes Seen At CES
International CES celebrated its 40th anniversary in Las Vegas earlier this month wit... More
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Majap Shipments Improving: AHAM
Washington — Factory shipments of major appliances continued their sequential improvement in September, suggesting that...