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Written by Michael Lankton
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Saturday, 02 February 2008 |
 The TV Compass SR1500 remote is the first universal remote based on TV Compass' Digital Media Remote platform.
The TV Compass SR1500 sports a 320x240 color LCD, WiFi, and a web browser with flash and java support all running on the Windows CE operating system.The always-on WiFi gives the Digital Media Remote platform an up to date electronic program guide and firmware updates via internet. The SR1500 is an OEM solution, so don't go looking for it at your local big box stores. Targeted applications for the SR1500 are set top boxes and electronics components. In 2007 TV Compass and Audiovox announced that they are collaborating on a consumer remote based on the TV Compass platform, but their announced release of Summer 2007 has came and went. Details aren't available on the new remote at this time, or if it will even materialize.
We'll have to wait and see if this device ever shows itself in the market. The $299 announced price of the Audiovox unit make it an interesting gadget for the money, and is certainly cheaper than the buy-in that Pronto units command. |
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Written by Michael Lankton
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Tuesday, 16 October 2007 |
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 Audiovox has purchased Thomson's audio and video consumer electronics ventures in the U.S., Canada, China and Hong Kong, as well as global rights to the RCA brand name for audio and video consumer electronics.
Audiovox will compensate Thomson with $19.7 million, a net asset payment and a five year fee for the RCA brand. Audiovox expects the acquisition to raise their annual income $150 million, plus additional royalty revenue. Audiovox stated the transaction should be finished by 31December, 2007.
Audiovox completed their purchase of Thomson's U.S. consumer electronics accessories division in January of 2007 for a sum of $59 million. In this deal, Audiovox also gained the rights to brands Recoton, Spikemaster, Ambico, Discwasher, Jensen, Advent, Acoustic Research and Road Gear. |
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Written by Michael Lankton
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Monday, 01 October 2007 |
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 Oppo, maker of budget DVD players acclaimed for their superior video output, has announced the availability of their new HM-31 HDMI switcher.
For those who are using a pre/pro or AV receiver that does not support HDMI, Oppo's new HM-31 HDMI switcher is just the thing for handling multiple HDMI video sources. The HM-31 will accept input from up to three HDMI devices, and supports up to 1080p60 video resolution. The HM-31 also passes the audio portion of any incoming HDMI signal for those who have processors that handle HDMI audio. The HM-31 includes a remote control, so there's no need to leave the La-Z-Boy to change sources.
At $99 the Oppo HM-31 HDMI switcher is perfect for someone who has multiple HDMI devices but lacks the ability to accept more than one HDMI input. Available direct from Oppo. |
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Written by Michael Lankton
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Saturday, 18 August 2007 |
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 Some old news on a slow news weekend. Philips has released a new, slimmed down universal remote in their Pronto product line.
The Pronto TSU9400 has a 240x320 resolution 16 bit color lcd, a 266MHz Freescale Risc cpu, 64 megabytes of ram and 64 megabytes of flash memory. The 9400 has onboard WiFi functionality for syncing with your pc, where the interface can be custom designed with the included ProntoEdit Professional software. The TSU9400 operates IR and RF devices, and comes with a charging cradle as well. Suggested retail is $900. |
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