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The DVD-H1080 is a new cool DVD player launched by Samsung for style-conscious users who enjoy following the technology trends. It sports a compact construction and an eye-catching mirror finish known as the Touch of Color, in addition to the unique shape with rounded edges, all weighing just 2 pounds.



The model is prepared for the availability in stores starting the second half of this year, when it will deliver Full High Definition up-scaling, up-conversion of classic DVDs to 720p, 1080i and 1080p resolutions, and features also the USB Host Play functionality that adds support for DivX, MP3 and JPEG files, as well as support for USB sticks.
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“The DVD-H1080 player furthers Samsung’s strong desire to provide a truly passion-worthy digital entertainment experience. Consumers will attain an unheralded degree of style, sophistication, and DVD playback performance with this new product,” said Reid Sullivan, vice president of Audio/Video and Digital Imaging Marketing at Samsung Electronics America.

Samsung introduced several cool new gadgets on the market, including the world’s first Blu-ray home theater sound bar, model named HT-BD8200, which received a Best of Innovations Award at the Customer Electronics Show 2009. It is also an Engineering Award honoree together with other high-end home entertainment products.



The Samsung HT-BD8200 features a Blu-ray player for High Definition video content and enables High Definition surround sound via the wireless subwoofer that can be moves anywhere in the home environment. The system can be integrated with your home theater in order to deliver Full HD 1080p video playback and 5.1-channel surround sound.
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You can place it on a stand or mount it on a wall, as it has a stylish appearance given by the Samsung Touch of Color and a smart construction measuring just 2.6 inches deep.
More than these, the world’s first Blu-ray home theater sound bar allows you to adjust the volume level instantly with the Smart Volume technology, and supports multimedia players, cell phones and digital cameras either via USB or Bluetooth wireless sort-range connectivity.
Also, it comes with the 802.11 b/g/n standard for high-speed wireless connectivity to BD-Live and Netflix.

“Focused on packaging powerful audio performance, the latest connectivity options and clean, yet sophisticated design, Samsung’s 2009 home theater line-up offers a true variety of options to meet unique consumer preferences,” said Reid Sullivan, vice president of Audio/Video and Digital Imaging Marketing at Samsung Electronics America. "As a recognized leader in technology innovation, Samsung delivers an unrivaled home theater experience with its award-winning Home Theater Systems.”

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Hitachi launched a high-end TV panel working with the Canesta 3D sensor, which allows viewers interact with the TV controls via hand gestures.
While the TV displays 3D images you can wave your hand to power up the TV or move your hand circularly to change the channel.
This is not a concept but a cool prototype that will be available soon on the market as a real product.
It is showcased at the Customer Electronics Show 2009, where visitors can test it live.



Canesta’s 3D sensor is immune to lighting extremes and works in any environment, whether it is indoors or outdoors, with the condition that you have to be within the 3-meter working range. It also distinguished between one hand and two hands and offers multiple commands depending on your hand’s motion.

How this works:
As you move your hands, the 3D sensor developed with CMOS chip technology sends a stream of 3D data at 30 frames per second to the TVs micro-controller, where the gesture-recognition software translates the depth maps into gestures and then into commands.
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“The touchless, gesture-based interface is one of the most exciting projects that the Hitachi Consumer Business Group has worked on in some time,” said Hiroyuki Mizukami, chief technology officer of that group and general manager of the Hitachi, Consumer Electronics Laboratory. “Consumers have shown a growing preference for the multi-touch, gestural interface pioneered by the iPhone®, but that is only appropriate for small devices in your hand or embedded in a surface. For control of entertainment devices across the room, such as a television or multi-media center, the next logical step is gestures in open air.”

Pharos Traveler 137 is a high-end touch screen smart phone optimized for navigation with the company’s Smart Navigator software that received a CES Innovations award for the high design and engineering degree. The hybrid navigation system displays maps, allows you to create routes, but you can opt for the Pay-As-You-Go GPS Navigation if you need to use it outside the United States, such as in Canada, Western Europe and Eastern Europe, with support for China, Russia, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil coming soon.



The Windows Mobile touch screen smart phone features high-speed 3.5G Internet connectivity and a large 3.5-inch display of 65K colors and 480 x 800 resolution, on which you can compose emails, browse web sites in searching for the latest news, manage Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional applications, and download files at up to 7.2Mbps.

The built-in 3MP digital camera takes high-resolution pictures on the go and also shoots videos.
Other features include a Qualcomm MSM 7201A 528MHz processor, 256MB DDR SDRAM, 512MB Flash ROM, support for AGPS, Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.1 with Enhanced Data Rate, FM radio, secondary videocall camera, expandable storage, and a 4-hour talk time battery.
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Pharos Traveler 137 will be available in stores this quarter at a starting price of $599.95.

"Windows Mobile opens up a world of choice and personalization for our partners and customers. The Traveler 137 from Pharos is a great example of how partners can build on the Windows Mobile platform and create unique phones based on their expertise," said Stephanie Ferguson, general manager, Mobile Communications Business, Microsoft. "Pharos has long been a leader in providing navigation solutions for Windows Mobile, and we're delighted to see this expertise in action with the Traveler 137."

What could be a better occasion for launching the world’s first GPS locator for children than the Customer Electronics Show 2009? At this year’s edition of the tradeshow in Las Vegas, Lok8u is introducing the Nu.M8 designed to be worn by children on their wrists.

During January 8 and 11 you can visit CES and see the GPS locator for children in the North Hall at the stand number 5520.
From the brief press release we found out that the innovative gadget is easy to use and be worn by children, while parents have to simply text “wru” to Nu.M8 on the cell phone, or just click “where r you” on the Lok8u portal, in order to find the location, which is displayed on Google Maps.
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Other things parents can do with the device are to set unique safe areas where their children can play, and receive cell phone alerts immediacy after the device is removed from the children’s wrists.
Nu.M8 GPS locator for children is water resistant at Ipx 7, keeps operating for up to 7 days in standby mode, is accurate within three meters and features metal reinforced rubber strap.



It is recommended for children between 3 and 12 years old, and will be available for purchase together with a minimum of £4.99 for the monthly subscription that includes the basic services.