HD at homePublished: 08 February, 2011Although HD is becoming a standard feature of CE products, consumers still need to be educated about the benefits of HD and availability of HD products and content, advises George Cole.
There was a time when the high definition market was confined to enthusiasts with deep pockets, but these days, HD is becoming a mainstream proposition. While it’s true that HD capability still commands a premium over standard definition, the gap is narrowing and many more products (such as large screen televisions, home theatre systems, camcorders and PVRs) are offering HD as a standard feature. HDTV channels and HD packaged media like Blu-ray are also becoming more widely available and more affordable.
Panasonic 3D TVPublished: 10 February, 2010Panasonic showcased an impressive 152in plasma 3D TV, but also debuted a range of more modestly sized panels, including a 50in model that will be available to buy in the summer. Using active shutter lenses, the 3D specs have been designed to fit anyone, and can be worn over conventional glasses if needed.
HP Slate PCPublished: 10 February, 2010One of the biggest events at the show was the keynote speech from Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer where he showed off a variety of Windows 7-compatible products, including a variety of Slate PCs from makers including HP and Archos. The touchscreen multimedia devices are set to be big in 2010.
Samsung e-BooksPublished: 10 February, 2010The Korean manufacturer introduced its first e-Books – the E6 and E1010. Along with wireless connectivity, the new gadgets boast handwriting recognition capabilities, enabling users to annotate their reading selections and calendars with a built-in stylus pen. The e-Books also sport built-in MP3 players.
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