10th August 2007 Archive

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• 'Portable' CD player puts MP3 into a spin

  Listen carefully

  During the transition period between technology formats, such from CDs to MP3s, consumers inevitably go through a period where they want 'all in one' players'. So, one designer has developed a concept MP3-cum-CD player that promises to play MP3 and traditional CDs, but in a way that’s anything but traditional. The DMP looks …

  Media players 10 Aug 2007, 10:29

• Panasonic showcases future TV line-up

  You'll need to live in Japan though

  Panasonic has launched seven new Viera 1080p HD TVs. The range includes six plasma TVs ranging from 42 to 65in and a single 37in LCD TV, all with a selection of futuristic features. The plasma line up is broken down into the PZ750 series, which includes 65, 58, 50 and 42in models, and the PZ70 range, which comes in either 50 …

  HD 10 Aug 2007, 13:04

• Another 1,400 Sony batteries sent for slaughter

  Flaming pyres, panic in the shires..

  Batteries continue to be a hot topic for Sony, but not in a good way. Toshiba American Information Systems has announced the recall of some 1,400 Sony batteries used in its Satellite and Tecra notebook range. The warning states that the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries can, as usual, overheat and pose a fire hazard to …

  PCs 10 Aug 2007, 15:25

• HTC rumours hot up

  New handsets afoot?

  HTC doesn't seem to be running short of ideas for smart phone concepts. It's rumoured the manufacturer has developed a new touchscreen handset and that it could also be working on a separate slider smartphone. Internet reports have it that the HTC P6550 Sedna will have a 3.5in QVGA touchscreen and come equipped with a 3- …

  Phones 10 Aug 2007, 15:29