Pioneer Intros Flagship UDP-LX800

PDFPrintE-mail

Pioneer follows on the UDP-LX500 4K UHD Blu-ray player with a flagship universal disc player-- the UDP-LX800, a player the company says is "purpose-engineered to provide a new state-of-the- art benchmark for 4K UHD Blu-ray and SACD playback."

Pioneer UDP-LX800As the step-up model from the LX-500, the LX-800 promises not only superior playback but even sturdier construction, with a 4.6mm thick, double-layer steel and steel-sheet chassis and a rigid, anti-vibration paint coated case holding the Blu-ray drive. In addition, a rigid frame structure inside the player segregates the power supply, processing and analogue sections in order to reduce electromagnetic interference. The result? A heavyweight player at 14kg (the LX500 weighs 10.3kg).

Read more...

Epson Adds Entry-Level Home Cinema 4010

PDFPrintE-mail

Epson follows on the CEDIA Expo 2018 launch of the Pro Cinema 4050 4K projector with the Home Cinema 4010-- an entry-level number able to use "pixel-shifting" in order to project a quasi-4K resolution image.

Epson 4010The Home Cinema 4010 uses three LCD panels to create three 1080p microdisplays. The result is images with maximum input resolution of 4096 x 2160, as well as 10-bit colour, 200000:1 contrast ratio and HDR10 support (but no Dolby Vision or HDR10+). Image brightness reaches a maximum of 2400 lumens.

Read more...

A Speaker Dock for the Nintendo Switch

PDFPrintE-mail

Accessory maker YesOJO has what looks like a clever solution for adding more kick to the Nintendo, in terms of both battery and audio power-- a speaker dock adding a pair of speakers and battery pack.

YesOJO switch audio dockYesOJO is the company behind a projector dock for the Switch, and the speaker dock appears to follow similar lateral thinking in product design. Designed for use with the console in tabletop mode, it has a recess allowing one slot the Switch in place and promises both better sound and a more sturdy base compared to the built-in kickstand.

The dock also adds a cooling system and an integrated batter allowing for 8-12 hours of use on a single charge. It connects to the Switch via Bluetooth, meaning one can also use it as a standalone wireless speaker and a regular power bank.

Read more...

Sennheiser Makes Magic Leap Accessories

PDFPrintE-mail

The Magic Leap virtual/augmented reality headset is still to see commercial, yet it is already set to receive accessories via partnership with Sennheiser to help "explore and enhance spatial audio accessory solutions."

Magic Leap One"As we enter a new era of spatial computing, and the technology gains traction with leading content creators, we are thrilled to bring our AMBEO spatial audio expertise to help drive forward this emerging field, while working closely with the creative community," Sennheiser says.

Read more...

Samsung Puts 3 Cameras in Galaxy A7

PDFPrintE-mail

The Galaxy A7 is an addition to the mid-tier Samsung Galaxy A line with an interesting feature on the back-- a 3-camera array consisting of a 24MP sensor with autofocus, 5MP "depth lens" and an 8MP wide-angle lens with a 120-degree field of view.

Galaxy A7Such a camera should cover just about every kind of photo a customer wants to snap, from portraits complete with bokeh effects to larger landscapes. In addition, a Scene Optimiser feature promises to intelligently categorise subjects and adjust colour, contrast and brightness automatically to produce the best possible photo. As for selfie, the front-facing camera is a 24MP number complete with Selfie Focus bokeh effects and a "Pro Lighting" mode via adjustable LED flash.

“Samsung is committed to delivering meaningful innovation to all consumers across the Galaxy family, no matter who they are or where they are in the world," the company says. “That’s why we’re excited to introduce innovative new features to the A series with the Galaxy A7, a practical but powerful device that is built to help make your everyday both convenient and extraordinary.”

Read more...

Page 144 of 993