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Saturday, December 4, 2010

TiVo Premiere UI Gets a shot in the arm with remote iPad

TiVo Announces program app for iPad

App combined with iPad creates world Ultimate remote control

ALVISO, CA, November 22, 2010 – TiVo Inc (NASDAQ: TIVO), a leader in advanced television services, including digital video recording (DVR), today announced a new powerful app TiVo for the iPad.The application will be available free of charge from the Apple iTunes app store in the coming weeks. the TiVo ® Premiere application allows you to search, browse, explore and share your favorite entertainment without interrupting whatever's playing on your television.Because the application works in tandem with what you are watching, iPad is now final and companion remote control device for TiVo users before.

To bring the best in the UI of high-class iPad, TiVo has created a true experience of two screens TV. users before TiVo will have access to a full set of features TiVo on iPad, providing a richer experience television for live TV and Internet video while kicking back on the couch. in addition, users will also be able to plan and manage their DVR recordings while on the go.

The application of Premiere TiVo for iPad includes:

· Gesture based control-take complete control of all recordings, also drag forward and backward through an exhibition with a simple swipe or tap
· Start watching what you want-launching a recorded show, live TV or video with the blow of a finger
• Program Guide-Browse the program guide TV screen without interrupting viewing
· Schedule-schedule one-time recordings and recordings of pass season from device at home or on the move
· Get more from shows and movies-explore cast and crew and other recommendations of your favorite without breaking the big screen
· Search-search for all your favorite TV shows, movies, actors or directors through both broadcast and broadband from Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand and more
· Share comments with your friends-from within the application of Premiere TiVo, comment and share your thoughts at or Facebook about the show that you are currently watching

"We're bringing innovative UI TiVo TV directly at hand, taking your TV experience to a new level," said Jim Denney, vice President and General manager of product marketing for TiVo. "The new application of Premiere TiVo takes our best in class user interface and brings stunning, high-resolution display of iPad and innovative multi-touch interface. There is no better example of TiVo passion for innovation and focus on ease of use than the application of Premiere TiVo for iPad and no reason to give the gift of TiVo this year. "

The application of TiVo Premiere will be available for free from the app store iPad or www.itunes.com/appstore/.gli users must have a TiVo box before or TiVo Premiere XL and an existing account with TiVo.

To learn more about app visit www.tivo.com/ipad

The perfect Holiday gift

Holiday prices for Premiere TiVo boxes and TiVo Premiere XL makes it even easier to give a gift that will continue to give the best in TV, movies, music and Web throughout the year. for a limited time, before TiVo is available for $ 99.99 with a commitment of one year $ 19.99 per month – a $ 200 savings upfront. * TiVo Premiere XL is available for $ 299.99 with a commitment of one year at $ 19.99 per month. **

* Compared to the price of $ 299 TiVo before.
** Promotional for TiVo Premiere and premiere XL expire on 31 December 2010. See www.tivo.com for offer details, terms and conditions.


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Walmart and Vizio to kick off Black Friday a couple of weeks before

Reseller provides families with savings on a Vizio 26 "LED TV for $ 198 $ 288, a laptop and a $ 50 Gift Card to one of intense gaming bundle

BENTONVILLE, Ark, 2 November 2010 – focused on bringing families for a holiday full of fun for less, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) announced today that "The Amazing Walmart Electronics event" with great savings on favorite consumer electronics gifts of season begins on Saturday, 6 October 1, Walmart stores and walmart.com will offer incredible prices on a complete line of Vizio HDTV, a Compaq laptop and a navigation package Sony PlayStation 3.
Recent research from Consumer Electronics Association2 demonstrates that buyers will spend more on gifts consumer electronics this holiday season than ever, and 32 percent of consumers plan to begin shopping for these gifts in November. game consoles and laptops were among the first five gifts that consumers will give this year.

"We know that our customers are starting their holiday shopping now, and they're trying to consumer electronics gifts that the whole family can enjoy together," said Gary Severson, senior vice president of entertainment, Walmart U.S. "is the first of many holiday savings events around the gifts of the hottest consumer electronics, and we are committed to continue to offer incredible savings the best gifts they want throughout the season entire vacation families".

"The event Walmart Electronics Amazing" starts at 8: 00 on Saturday, November 6 through 7 November or while supplies last,. most of these prices will also be available on walmart.com.Online times may vary.

HDTV:
No matter the size of living room, Walmart stores and walmart.com offer HDTV so that families can enjoy the film favorite holiday collection during the entire season.

· 26 "Vizio LED HDTV (720 p model) was $ 298, now $ 198 * (savings of $ 100)

· 32 "Vizio LCD HDTV (720 p model) was $ 348, now $ 298 * (savings of $ 50)

· 42 "Vizio LCD HDTV (1080p model) was $ 548, now $ 498 * (savings of $ 50)

·47 "Vizio LCD HDTV (1080p model, refresh rate of 120 Hz) was $ 798, now $ 698 * (savings of $ 100)

·55 "Vizio LCD HDTV (1080p model, refresh rate of 120 Hz) was $ 1098, now $ 898 * (savings of $ 200)

Laptops:
For parents who want to buy a new laptop for their children, Walmart is offering a 2 GB RAM, 250 GB Hard Drive, laptop Intel Celeron for less than $ 300.

· Compaq 15.6 "laptop for $ 288

Video games:
Families looking to get their game on this holiday season may buy a special package of PlayStation 3.

· Sony PlayStation 3 console of 320 GB with package Moves (includes the PlayStation Eye camera, PlayStation controller moves and sports champions), $ 399 plus $ 50 Walmart or walmart.com Gift Card *

Music:
Music loving moms can start stocking of his kids ' socks last soon with a $ 50 iTunes Gift Card3 from Walmart, available for $ 35 while supplies. limit of two per customer.


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Friday, December 3, 2010

Regulators disrupted by Executive invalidate, NBC Universal acquisition of Comcast to blame

By Darren Murph, posted on Nov 22 2010 6: 35 PM : hold your horses, Bubsy. While it seemed that there were but few is a dot and t to traverse before acquisition of Comcast's NBC Universal was official, people in high places are now shaking their heads in a recent decision by the carrier. As the story goes, Comcast and NBC Universal are still in talks with the Government over the proposed acquisition, and it seems that some threads were crossed in recent days; Comcast decided to announce a new management slate for NBC Universal a few days ago, despite the fact that the acquisition has not actually been lit in green. According to an internal report over at the New York Times, one unnamed official in Washington had this to say: "For a deal of this great and one that has not been approved, the behavior of Comcast is presumptuous and arrogant." Of course, it's not like this trigger-pulling in and of itself is reason for the whole thing to collapse, but certainly does not make things or society. So much for taking those new roles (and accompanying raises) before Turkey day, huh?

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Services of video-on-demand Sony Qriocity goes live in Europe

Sony said it was coming and coming one has. Just in time for expatriated Americans basking in the glory of payment in pounds sterling to enjoy "Thanksgiving", Sony has flipped the switch of its on demand movie service of Qriocity. The launch of UK European marks the debut of the service (we're also hearing that is as «around Europe»), which offers "hundreds" of streaming pay-per-view flicks to those with a BRAVIA TV network-enabled, Blu-ray home theater system or Blu-ray. We're told that the library consists of material from Fox Home Entertainment, Lions, MGM, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Starz Digital Media, The Walt Disney Company, NBC Universal, Warner Bros., with new versions and trumpeted classics grabs. Rental Prices for SD content from £ 2.49 for library content and £ 3.49 for new versions, while beginning HD content respectively from £ 3.49 and £ 4.49. Not exactly free, but it is a small price to pay to keep that keister planted on the day of Turkey. Debut
UK makes "Video On Demand powered by Qriocity"

Premium, pay-per-view movies, available in high definition on network devices of Sony 2010, the streaming service

Hundreds of movies available for hire at the click of a button

London – 24 November 2010. Sony UK today announced the launch of "Video On Demand, powered by Qriocity ™".


"Video On Demand, powered by Qriocity" is available throughout Europe, a pay-per-view movies, a service that allows fans of films for rent hundreds of films, including the latest releases and movies from local studies, straight to their network 2010 Sony BRAVIA ™ TV, a Blu-ray ™ or home theatre system of Blu-ray Disc streaming.

Designed to be simple, intuitive and easy to use, is "Video On Demand, powered by Qriocity" an elegant and fast virtual archive films available through Sony devices."Video On Demand powered by Qriocity" allows consumers to search, preview and select the movie with a single click of the remote control.

Lovers of film now you can rent immediately by a growing library of hundreds of Hollywood films from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Lions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.(MGM), Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Starz Digital Media, The Walt Disney Company, NBC Universal International Television Distribution and Warner Bros. digital distribution, and movies from local studies.

"Video On Demand, powered by Qriocity" play list includes new versions, as well as a wide variety of favourites, classic films and movies of the local language, many of which are available in both standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD). more content will be added regularly and consumers can register for the service and check the news of the latest additions to the library of movie to www.qriocity.com.

"Video On Demand powered by Qriocity" beneath Qriocity, icon on the main menu bar cross media. After a rental movies, consumers have up to 14 days to start watching their movies, and after you begin to play, have 48 hours to watch the movie as many times as they like. rental Prices for SD content from £ 2.49 for library content and £ 3.49 for new versions, while beginning HD content respectively from £ 3.49 and £ 4.49.

About Qriocity

"Qriocity ™" is a service platform entertainment network connects many network devices from Sony that enables consumers to premium entertainment multidevice. Through Qriocity, Sony will deliver a variety of digital entertainment content and services that are "powered by Qriocity", including videos, music, applications, games and books over time, through these services and in combination with network devices, Sony will bring new and exciting entertainment experiences to your customers.


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Some users of Apple TV reporting wacky problems with Sony, Philips colour TV

Doesn't seem to be particularly widespread, but a substantial number of reports is cropping on the official Apple support forum of some issues pretty wild affecting the new Apple TV when coupled with some Sony and Philips TV. As you can see above, these problems may include a combination of rather unpleasant pastel (apparently common on TV Philips), while others are also reporting inverted colors and green or black screens. As for Apple, at least some users who contact the company on the issue say is aware of the problem, but early reports from those who have applied the Apple TV 2.1 update suggest that have not yet resolved the issue yet. Apple TV has hired a new shade? Let us know in the comments and control a psychedelic video issue after the break.

[Thanks, Bea]


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Thursday, December 2, 2010

Onkyo CS-V 645; CS-mini stereos 445 offer dock for iPod, a pinch of retro

By Darren Murph, posted on Nov 7 2010 4: 01 Onkyo AM has a knack for deploying kit again with a semblance of yesteryear in the design and we've got to say--we dig it. Later the company are designed for small offices, apartments, studio and room every day, with the CS-V 645/CD mini art system. This guy has an iPod/iPhone docking station on top, a USB port on the front, built-in FM radio tuner and support for file formats MP3, WMA, JPEG and DivX. It'll also upscale content to 1080p over HDMI output, and in case you were worried about getting up each time to change the station, a remote control for good measure. CS-445 only CD is practically identical except for its incompatibility with DVD and removing its grip, but as with his older brother, boasts a 40-Watt amplifier and a pair of two-way speakers. CS-V 645 is expected crash in early December for $ 399, while the CS-445 reaches retailers this month for $ 329.
Audio and video systems & Stereo Mini Debuts Onkyo

UPPER Saddle RIVER, NJ, 11/4/10--Onkyo, a brand known worldwide for quality entertainment electronics, has introduced a system mini audio and video and stereo mini system each well suited for the Office, bedroom, dorm room or cottage estate.The mini AV system consists of a powerful CD/DVD receiver with a built-in dock for iPod, USB, high definition video upscaling HDMI output with 1080p and a pair of two-way speakers. stereo music system step-down has a CD receiver, built-in dock for iPod/iPhone and slightly smaller two-way speakers.

Onkyo CS-V 645 CD/DVD mini system carries out a wide range of audio and video formats to DVD, CD, iPod and USB.In addition to playing DVDs and CD standard, supports MP3, WMA, JPEG, and DivX. file formats are downscaled video programs to 1080p for output to a display high-definition video via an HDMI connection. The iPod dock is located on top of the receiver and the USB connector is on the front panel for easy access to flash drive connected and cable systems.

Onkyo CS-445 CD mini system plays CD, CD-r and CD-RWs with standard audio CDs, MP3s and WMA and top-panel dock for iPod/iPhone dramatically increases available music sources.

Both systems are powerful sections 40-watt stereo amplifier and two speakers of two-way Bass-Reflex with high performance soft dome tweeter from 1 inch and signature OMF (Onkyo Micro fiber) woofer cones society. DVD receiver has a FM tuner preset 20-CD, the receiver has an AM/FM tuner with 40 presets and both models include a full-function remote control.

The Onkyo CS-V 645 will be available in early December with a suggested retail price of $ 399. The Onkyo CS-445 will reach dealers in early November with a suggested retail price of $ 329.


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Toshiba and Vizio should join Google TV bandwagon in January

From Vlad Savov sent 2010 25 Nov 5: 41 AM : content provider might ban Google TV left, right and centre but hardware partners don't seem to lose any enthusiasm. After Samsung openly admitted to contemplate a HDTV with Google TV hardware and software built right, Toshiba and Vizio are now said to have intention to introduce new products at CES in January of 2011. While neither manufacturer would be drawn in confirming this last bit of inside information, Toshiba GM American Jeff Barney, is quoted as saying: "Google certainly is for us a key partner PC side and will probably be the key for us TV side as well." Otherwise how could experience Google as a partner function key TV that with its connection web TV?

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