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Mio Moov V780 is a SatNav That Wants to be a Hi-Def Netbook

by Jay Garrett on March 1, 2010

The Mio Moov V780 is one of those curiosities that’ll either take the market by storm or is doomed to sit in the corner of the store.

Mio are hoping that they’ve spotted a gap in the market for a SatNav that’s also capable of chucking out hi-def video through a HDMI slot or onto its 7 inch screen.

To top all that – it also has a keyboard dock kinda like the iPad style.

So, what’s the low-down then?

Well, the Mio Moov V780 is equipped with a 7 inch capacitive WVGA screen and H.263/263, DivX, MP4 and an external TV antenna so watching flicks whilst trapped in a jam should be nice enough.

If you fancy doing some surfing the Moov V780 is rocking Wi-Fi and an option for HSDPA or WiMAX.

When you get back to base you can utilise that HDMI port and watch your vids in 720p video on a flatscreen TV.

I have to applaud Mio for the range of planned accessories that’s being planned for the Moov V780.

My favourite has to be the keyboard dock which converts it into a Windows CE notebook complete with Exchange and Gmail support.

The Mio Moov V780 is set to debut at Mio’s CeBIT press conference this Thursday.

I’m doubtful that there’ll be a firm release date or UK price announced then but – if there is I’ll let you know :)

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Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro Brings the QWERTY at MWC

by Jay Garrett on February 15, 2010

If the only thing holding you back from owning Sony Ericsson’s HD recording Vivaz is your fear of virtual keyboards – have a look-see at the new Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro!

The QWERTY board adds a tiny 2.5mm to the Vivaz’s slimline ‘human curvature’ contours, but you do seem to lose some features.

Instead of an 8.1 MP snapper of the Vivaz, the Vivaz Pro gets a shaved down 5.1 number. You still, however keep the lovely 720p HD video recording and a 3.2-inch screen which is a relief! :)

Wi-Fi, GPS and the 3.5mm headphone jack are as should be as is the microSD card slot.

“Having announced Sony Ericsson Vivaz™ in January we are now adding a sister phone that includes a QWERTY keyboard along with the touch screen for a superior messaging and entertainment experience,” said Daniel Sandblom Marketing Business Manager, Sony Ericsson. “Sony Ericsson Vivaz™ pro meets the increased consumer demand for QWERTY devices without compromising on any entertainment features.”

Here’s a quick features listlet:

  • Full slide-out keyboard for faster typing
  • Stay in touch through email, Twitter™, Facebook™, blogging and chat
  • View everything on the 3.2” 16:9 wide touchscreen
  • Capture the action in HD resolution – upload to YouTube via Wi-Fi™
  • PlayNow – immediate online access to applications, games and music.

Sony Ericsson Vivaz™ pro will be available in selected markets from Q2 in the colours Black and White.

I’m hoping to get a grope of this tomorrow.

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Toshiba Cell TV – Converts 2D to 3D and Records 8 HD Channels Simultaneously

February 11, 2010 Click to read more →
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If you’re looking to spend a wad of cash on a fancy telly then, chances are, you’re the type of person that hates to miss their favourite programmes.
Toshiba hears you and has finally bounced out their very clever, next-generation Cell TV in Japan.
The reasons to be excited about this great goggle-box are many.
First of [...]

Sony Ericsson Vivaz HD Recording Camera Phone Release Date Outed

February 9, 2010 Click to read more →
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More phone news – well, the Mobile Word Congress aint far off is it?
It appears that Sony Ericsson’s latest lovely, the Vivaz, has cropped up on Vodafone’s website with a UK launch date.
The new 8.1MP camera phone will be available on Vodafone from March with prices still under wraps but you [...]

TC Electronic Impact Twin Firewire Audio Interface – State of the Art Home Studio

January 24, 2010 Click to read more →
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If you cast your mind back to the start of the month you may remember my review of TC Electronic’s RH450 and RS210 bass rig that I bought.
I love my new rig and now understand what all the fuss was about.
I’m now fortunate enough to own TC Electronic’s new state of the art audio interface [...]

Kodak Zi8 HD Pocket Cam Flips the Finger at Mino

July 29, 2009 Click to read more →
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Kodak has announced the successor to its Zi6 pocket camcorder with the UK launch of the Flip-rivaling Kodak Zi8 digital video camera which should shove the Flip HD’s nose out of joint.
The original Zi6 managed to record at 720p but the Zi8 records in full 1080p high definition and there’s also built-in electronic image [...]

Creative Zii EGG to Take on iPod Touch and Zune HD

July 28, 2009 Click to read more →
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Remember that Zii chip that had all that stem cell marketing stuff going on?
When I heard that Creative were going to shove it into an egg I was mightily confused….
Until I discovered that the Creative Zii EGG is actually a PMP that will be packing Android.
Not only that but it’s set to taunt the Touch [...]

Samsung i8910 HD Out Now in UK [ Omnia HD Pro ]

May 21, 2009 Click to read more →
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Samsung’s i8910 HD has just gone on sale here in the U to the K – it can be yours now thanks to Orange.
The i8910 HD was once known as the Omnia HD and sometimes the Pro.
For some reason Sammy thought that a load of numbers would be easier for folk to remember.
The i8910 HD is the first [...]

Loewe Art SL – Eco Friendly HD Television

May 7, 2009 Click to read more →
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Loewe has launched their most environmentally friendly TV to date, the new full HD Art SL.
The Art SL has an “Eco Mode” that means you can control how energy efficient your TV is.
When “automatic light dimming” is activated, the tele uses 20% less electricity than the premium mode.
It’s also equipped with a low standby mode [...]

Asus Eee Box 206 HD Comes to UK

March 1, 2009 Click to read more →

The Asus Eee Box 206 has landed in the UK and is out now!
Inside this latest incarnation of the small deskop, the Eee Box 206, you will find an Intel Atom processor, 160GB of hard disk, 1GB of RAM and Windows XP – Vista, it seems so, would’ve just slowed this machine down too much.
They’re [...]

Samsung Omnia HD – 720p Recording Camera Phone

February 16, 2009 Click to read more →

Samsung has flashed their Omnia replacement that goes by the name of OmniaHD in front of the MWC posse!
The OmniaHD has those 2 extra letters for good reason.
This is the first ever phone that’s actually capable of recording video in 720p HD which is all very clever.  What’s the good of capturing 720p HD but not [...]

Mino Goes Flippin High Def!

November 12, 2008 Click to read more →

Pure Digital’s Flip Mino was pretty good for the money and the Ultra even more so – but now it’s gone Flippin HD!
Ok, so it’s listed as being $230 in the Wall Street Journal so perhaps cool it a bit.
For the cash you get about an hour’s worth of fixed zoom, 720p, MPEG-4 video recorded [...]

First Blu-Ray LP Disc Release – Audiophile HD

May 30, 2008 Click to read more →

If you want your cd’s to be Hi-Def then shout hurrah!
If you are a fan of Divertimento then shout hurrah thrice! 
The first release is from Thondheimsolistene, an orchestra from Norway.
“Divertimenti will be released by the 2L label in full HD audioness along with a SACD track for those not rocking Blu-ray yet.