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Ten Geek Details on Apple TV
Six months after it was announced, Apple TV is finally here, and of course, our testing is well underway. In order to canvas a variety of different televisions and possible usage models, iLounge's editors have assembled a robust testing environment for our two Apple TV units: four computers, five HDTVs ranging in size and resolution, one widescreen non-HDTV, and audio receivers with and without optical audio inputs. Prior to our final review, we wanted to share some of our preliminary findings for those who are interested. 1. The 40GB hard disk actually has a formatted capacity of under 33GB. Unlike 40GB iPods, which typically provide a little over 37GB of formatted capacity, Apple TV's 40GB hard disk has 32.83GB of available space for your media content. What's taking up an iPod nano worth of space? A start-up video clip is probably responsible for a tiny fraction of it, with the unit's operating system to blame for a larger portion.
Arcam Announces DiVA AVR280 7.1 Home Cinema Receiver (21/2/2007)
Arcam Home Cinema products have received global acclaim for their sound quality, as they successfully bridge the gap between the requirements of stereo music and those of multi-channel movies, delivering a perfect balance between performance and features. As competitors pile on the features at the expense of sound quality, Arcam is increasingly the only choice for those who want to enjoy movies AND music. Building on this success, Arcam introduces the new DiVA AVR280, the companys highest performing entry-level receiver to date. Many elements are derived from development work on the 3750.00 Arcam FMJ AV9. - the best ever entry-level receiver from Arcam, delivering real audiophile sound quality for movies and music
- 2-way 1080p HDMI switching plus HDTV compatible component / RGB switching
- 7 x 80 watts per channel power output (all channels driven simultaneously) real world power, rare in a receiver
- Second room/zone output with audio and video plus RS232 for system control and install integration
- the AVR280 replaces both the AVR250 and AVR300 in the DiVA range The AVR280 delivers marked improvements in sound quality over its predecessors and over competing price class receivers.
Shoot in high-definition
PETALING JAYA: Sony Malaysia unveiled its latest Cyber-shot camera, the T100, which is able to take pictures in high-definition format (1080) and 16:9 aspect ratio. The camera, which has an 8.1-megapixel sensor, is also able to take pictures at up to 3,264 x 2,448pixel resolution. The new model utilises the company's BIONZ image processing engine, normally found in its more expensive Alpha DSLR series, to produce more vivid images with less noise, claimed the company. The camera, which is equipped with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, has 5x optical and 10x digital zoom. And the T100's macro mode allows it to shoot objects as close as 1cm. Other features include support for ISO range of up to ISO 3200, Super Steady Shot technology, a large 3in LCD screen, 31MB built-in memory, Face Detection function, Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo slot and PictBridge direct print support. For recording videos, the camera supports three modes 640 x 480pixels at 30 frames per second (fps), 640 x 480pixels at 16.6fps and 320 x 240pixels at 8.3fps. Users can also hook the camera to the optional RM319 CSS-HD1 Cyber-shot Station which not only charges the camera but can also be hooked up to a HDTV for viewing high-definition pictures on a bigger screen. The Cyber-shot T100 is available in black, silver and red, and retails for RM1,699.
Video Decoder Chip supports 2D and 3D graphics.
March 15, 2007 - Designed in 65 nm process, dual-channel BCM7400B AVC/MPEG-4/VC-1/MPEG-2 Decoder enables manufacturers to develop media centers with hardware features to securely decode, store, and share multiple types of media, including HDTV, video-on-demand, Internet, and digital music content. Unit features 1,000 DMIPs dual-core MIPS32 CPU that supports JAVA OCAP(TM) and multi-client, multi-room DVR applications. Integrated Dual 3.0 Gbps eSATA-II interfaces support over 1 TB hard drives.
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