Electronics

STMicroelectronics New CMOS Sensor Makes Camera Phones Smaller

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STMicroelectronics introduces the smallest single-chip camera sensor for mobile applications today. The CMOS sensor provides a 2 megapixel mobile-phone camera sensor with low space requirements.

The sensor is called the VD6725 and is a 1.5 inch optical-format image sensor with a 1600 x 1200 pixel array. The sensor is designed to fit into camera phones under 6x6x3.8 mm. Read more

Posted on Fri, 8 Feb 2008 08:33:52 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Wilson Electronics Promises Less Dropped Calls

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If you are like me and use a cellular phone and don’t have a landline at all you may have noticed the tendency to get dropped calls in some areas when you are inside buildings. A company called Wilson electronics has a new device called SignalBoost that promises to end dropped calls.

The device is an in-building dual-band cellular amplifier with ten times more power than your cellular phone. The device promises to increase your cellular signal by 10 to 15 times for both voice and data service. Read more

Posted on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:13:24 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Electronics Retailers unhappy as Shoppers cautious

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By Nicole Maestri

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - The toll that economic uncertainty has taken on U.S. consumer electronics retailers was made very clear on Tuesday by Circuit City CEO Phil Schoonover. Read more

Posted on Wed, 9 Jan 2008 08:23:22 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

U.S. may take Action on EU Electronics Tariffs

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LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - The United States is considering action against the European Union with the World Trade Organization over tariffs that the EU imposes on certain electronics products, Trade Representative Susan Schwab said on Tuesday. Read more

Posted on Wed, 9 Jan 2008 00:46:29 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Consumer Electronics Association says DTV has 50% Reach

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The CEA association says that the U.S. has reached a critical junction in the adoption of digital TVs. According to them, digital TVs are now in 50% of American homes.

"I am proud to announce our nation has hit this digital milestone. With 50 percent of U.S. homes able to experience the reality of digital television, we have crossed a critical threshold," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of CEA. "2008 will continue to demonstrate the growth and success of DTV, with nearly 32 million units forecasted to ship. Consumers are particularly keen to add HDTV to their homes, with high definition expected to account for 79 percent of total DTV shipments in the U.S. in 2008." Read more

Posted on Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:31:32 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Sony says U.S. Electronics unaffected by Economy

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By Kiyoshi Takenaka

TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp's consumer electronics business in the U.S. market has not been affected by the shaky economy and is on track to hit a 5 percent operating margin for the year ending March 31, Chief Executive Howard Stringer said.
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Posted on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:44:37 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sanyo and Aeon link up to develop Home Electronics

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TOKYO (Reuters) - Sanyo Electric Co and Japan's No.2 retail group Aeon Co will jointly develop home electronics to sell under Aeon's private brand as Sanyo aims to revive its struggling business. Read more

Posted on Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Target testing online Sales of used Electronics

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Target Corp said on Tuesday that is testing sales of used electronics on its Web site. Read more

Posted on Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:40:13 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Samsung stops selling Consumer Electronics in Japan

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Samsung decided to stop selling consumer electronics in Japan.

Samsung did sell LCD TVs, mp3 players, and DVD players in Japan, but only online and at some retailers. Samsungs' consumer electronics sales only accounted for 1% of total sales in Japan. The major business for Samsung in Japan is semiconductors and LCD panels. Read more

Posted on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 02:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Dice Electronics iTPA-220 Apple iPod Dock Review

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Our partner Digital Trends published a review of the Dice Electronics iTPA-220 Apple iPod Dock.

Quote from the review: "Dice Electronics has recently announced that they're entering into the plentiful market of iPod-dock speaker systems. Their new product, the iTPA-220, is a vacuum tube enhanced iPod speaker system that offers two 20 watt channels of sound. Read more

Posted on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Dual Electronics Offers Two New HD Radio Car Stereos Under $150

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Dual electronics is now offering car stereos that wrap AM FM, CD, and HD Radio built-in. This new radio allows users to listen to free HD Radio without needing a separate module. Dual says that as of September 2007 there are more than 1500 HD Radio stations in the country.

Dual’s new XHD6425 and XHD6420 head units are both priced at under $150 in retail stores. The radios have common functions that radio users are used like scan and seek. A HD Radio only seek is also included. Read more

Posted on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:52:48 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

DICE Electronics iTPA-220 iPod Tube Amplifier

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DICE Electronics is launching a new iPod tube amplifier system aimed at audiophiles in September for a not so high-end price of $299. The amp will charge your iPod as you play it so you are never out of power.

A video output is included for the iPod Video and the amp has an auxiliary input for additional audio devices like your computer or other MP3 player. Read more

Posted on Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:16:27 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Liz Claiborne Designs Electronics Accessories for Best Buy

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Liz Claiborne and Best Buy have teamed up to bring a line of consumer electronic accessories to Best Buy exclusively. The full line will be available in 250 Best buy stores across the country in October as well as being available online.

The line will include bags and cases for laptops, phones, cameras and MP3 players. A business tote will also be part of the collection. The bags will be in leather with different finishes like jacquard and patent. Read more

Posted on Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:59:51 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Samsung Electronics Chip Output hit by Power Cut

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By Marie-France Han and Rafael Nam

SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. said on Friday it shut down six of its chip production lines after a power cut at a plant near Seoul, prompting expectations of tighter supply and a rise in prices. Read more

Posted on Sat, 4 Aug 2007 01:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

LG Electronics on a Role in the United States

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LG Electronics says that sales are on the way to exceed $10 billion in revenues in North America for the full year.

Michael Ahn, president and chief executive of LG Electronics North American Headquarters, said the company's strong emphasis on design and innovation are positioning LG as "one of the fastest-growing premium brands in mobile phones, digital appliances and consumer electronics in the United States today." Read more

Posted on Mon, 23 Jul 2007 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple iPhone appears on major Electronics Retailer in Germany

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I am a bit baffled by this news. Media Markt a major electronics retailer in Germany that belongs to the Metro Group has elaborate advertising for the Apple iPhone on its site.

Under the tagline "Touching is Believing" Media Markt shows the main features of the iPhone. The description says that the sale starts end of this year.

What is baffling me is that Media Markt seems to be sure that they will be selling the iPhone in their stores. They do already sell mobile phones from different carriers. Read more

Posted on Mon, 23 Jul 2007 01:32:12 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Universal Electronics NevoSL Review

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RemoteShoppe reviews the NevoSL universal remote from Universal Electronics.

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"The first step in programming any new remote is to add your home theater’s devices. In NevoStudio 2.0 you just click the “Add Device” icon and a wizard comes up with several choices. Read more

Posted on Thu, 26 Apr 2007 10:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

sE Electronics New sE2200A USB Mic

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sE Electronics has a new USB powered mic slated to hit the shelves early next year. sE claims to have improved the nature of the USB 2.0 microphones by including active electronics inside the mic to control the power flow for less noise.

The mic has a low cut filter, 10dB pad and comes with a rugged aluminum shock mount and flight case to protect the mic during transit. Impedance is less than or equal to 200 Ohms and the mic can be used without a PC with standard connectivity making it more flexible than many USB only mics. Read more

Posted on Fri, 8 Dec 2006 10:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Klegg Electronics 40'' LCD TV w/ built-in Media Center Computer

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I always wanted to put a media center computer in my living room, but never did because of the limited space I have with all the other gadgets in the entertainment center. Klegg Electronics has the solution to my problems with their KLM-4010 LCD TV that has a medic center PC built in.

The TV itself is a 40” model with a 3000:1 contrast ratio, 500 cd/m2 brightness and a native resolution of 1366 x 768. It can display HDTV resolutions of 480i, 576i, 720p and 1080i. Inputs include HDMI, DVI, component, S-Video, SPDIF, RF and composite inputs. Read more

Posted on Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:45:51 CST | by Shane McGlaun

LG Electronics introduces the LG-LF1300 White Slider

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LG Electronics announces the LG-LF1300 in Korea. It is the follow-up model to the apparently very successful LG-LF1200.

The stylish slider is 16.9mm thin and features, 2.0 inch QVGA screen, Bluetooth, USB, 1.3MP camera MP3 player and SD-Card slot.

The LG LG-LF1300 will be available through CYON in Korea. Read more

Posted on Thu, 17 Aug 2006 14:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Britain Bans Standby Buttons For Electronics

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File this one under laws you just would never have even thought of. In Britain, it's now against the law (or at least they are making stern assertions against) to have a "standby" button on an electronic device. Devices left in this idle mode reportedly account for 8% of the country's entire energy consumption.

So, you lucky Brits, you'll now have to completely boot up your DVD player, set-top box gaming devices, and I guess even your computer, when you want to use it. Though, I'm guessing that if you already own a device with a standby button, Tony Blair's not going to come knocking down your door to confiscate it. Read more