News Archive for 09/03/06

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Onkyo media center PCs

03/06, 4:30pm

Onkyo intros Media Center PC with iPod dock

Onkyo on Thursday announced the nearing release of its E702A9 Sotec media center PC, which packages all hardware components into one enclosure, including the 21.5-inch, 1920x1080 resolution LCD widescreen display with a glossy coating and integrated 4X Blu-ray recorder. A dual-band TV tuner is also built-in, letting users simultaneously record two TV programs at once, as is an iPod dock, allowing quicker sync of the Apple devices as well as direct playback of their content.

Sony system coming soon

03/06, 1:20pm

Sony readying new iPod micro stereo

Sony is due to release a new iPhone- and iPod-ready micro component system soon, a new leak shows. The CMT-Z100iR would play and charge the Apple devices but, according to Sony Insider, would get a rare wall mounting capability; listeners would also control it through a touch panel. The system will also play CDs, although it's not known if MP3 files on the discs will be supported. There is also an auxiliary input and a USB port for connecting nearly all other portable audio devices.

Emmy voting on iPhone

03/06, 4:15am

Showtime brings episodes to Emmy voters on iPhone

Showtime has announced an upcoming application for the iPhone and iPod touch that will allow TV Academy voters to view full-length episodes. After entering a specific passcode, voters will have access to series such as Dexter, Weeds, and United States of Tara. Richard Licita, Showtime’s executive of corporate communications, claimed the channel saved “tens of thousands of dollars” last year by offering episodes online. He dismissed the notion that viewing a show on the smaller screen would have a negative impact on the experience.