Silicon Mountain has introduced two new high-definition LCD TV
models that have fully-integrated PC, Blu-ray, CD and DVD players built directly into the TV.
The new 32 and 42-inch Allio HDTVs have the integrated HD tuner and HDMI inputs, but also have some features not included in other TVs — including a Blu-ray player and PC.
Pricing will [...]
Check out this tiny palm sized Linux PC from iMovio, the iKit. The iMovio iKit is designed to be used for IM, web browsing, email etc, it also has built in WiFi, Bluetooth and has a Marvell PXA270 Processor. The iKit also has a 0.3 megapixel camera, a mini USB port and it runs Linux 2.4.19 kernel, and Qt Software’s QT/E 2.3.8 There isn’t much in terms of memory or storage with a total of 192MB, but there is an SD card slot and the storage can be expanded up to 8GB. Here’s the full specs. Processor — Marvell PXA270 312MHz Memory 128MB RAM; 64MB SDRAM; includes 12MB for user data and 23MB for user media files Flash expansion– MicroSD slot supporting up to 8GB Display — 2.8 inch QVGA (240 x 320), TFT, 260K colors, landscape Keypad — QWERTY/AZERTY plus numeric keys; two soft keys; five quick-access keys Audio — 16mm monophonic speaker; headset connector Camera — 0.3-megapizel fixed-focus; 15fps viewfinder, 16-bit color depth; up to 3X digital zoom with seven steps USB — Mini-USB 1.1 port used for charging and PC data exchange WiFi — 802.11 b/g Bluetooth — Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR Status and alerts – LEDs; vibrator alerts Audio formats — MIDI, WAV, MP3 Image formats — JPG, BMP, GIF, PNG Video formats — 3GP, MP4, and AVI format; 25fps playback for QVGA-size video Web software — Opera Mini 4.1 browser; Java (JTWI/JSR75 compliant) Email and IM — POP3, IMAP, SMTP; MSN messaging PC sync – syncs with Outlook 2000/2003 and Outlook Express v6 PIM features: 2,000-record contact list 1,000-event calendar Calculator Media folder Notepad World/alarm clocks Stop Watch/timer Battery — 1050 mAh, Li-ion; 3 to 4 hours battery life with typical usage; 250 hours standby time Dimensions — 3.7 x 2.6 x 0.6 inches (95 x 65 x 15.5mm) Weight — 4 oz (113g) with battery The Imovio iKit will retail for around £500 about $860 which does seem pretty steep considering the specs. Press Release via, Neuerdings , Wired , Linux Devices This is a post from Geeky Gadgets . iMovio iKit - Palm sized Linux PC
JVC was the last hold out, but today they announced that they have decided to quit manufacturing standalone VCR units. There will, however, still be the DVD/VCR combo units.
I still have a few tapes in my collection, but no VCR anywhere in the house. One thing’s for sure I don’t miss adjusting the tracking and [...]
If you are building your home you have several choices to choose from regarding your heating source. If you choose to heat from the sun you need to build your home facing in the direction that the sun rise’s. This allows your home to get the most sunshine during the hottest part of the day. Buying solar powered glass windows allow the sun to come through and stay in the home without escaping back out. After the sun goes down your home is kept warm by the sunlight that came into the home during the day. You need to keep the door shut in order to keep the heat in and you also need to use insulated curtains on the windows at night so that the heat will not escape at night while you sleep. Make sure you don’t allow too many windows on the side of the house that faces the evening sun as it may cause the home to cool down quickly.
If you purchase a service through communications satellites for your TV viewing, you will have a unique experience from those that have traditional or cable viewing. Many people choose the greater choices of subscription channels, regular channels, and service that comes with satellite TV.
Over the years, solar power systems have evolved tremendously. Solar energy technology has its share of advantages and also corresponding disadvantages worth delving especially for those interested in investing in the technology.
When you hear about home energy systems, it is primarily associated with the energy from the sun. The most common residential energy system is the conversion of solar energy into electricity for home use. There are two main types of solar energy, light and thermal. Light energy, from the sun, is harnessed by a collecting medium then transformed into electricity. Thermal energy, which is derived from the heat of the sun, is used to directly warm household water and swimming pools.
The far infrared portable sauna is often termed as the sauna to go. Sounds like a coffee I know - but in this case it basically refers to the ease of operation by the very fact that you could move it around easily if you desire to do so. This is what makes this type of sauna very attractive, especially if you move around a lot.
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Interested to know how to watch TV on your computer? You will be pleased to know that it is easier than you think. It can be very affordable too, if not free. All over the world, more and more people are using a software known as satellite TV software to do that.
A lot [...]
Starting October 1 customers of Comcast’s residential data services will have an invisible barrier on their monthly data usage. Under the new guidelines of Comcast’s Acceptable Use Policy announced Thursday, that cap will be set at 250 gigabytes per month, per account.
Users who go over the limit will get a courtesy call from Comcast’s customer [...]
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