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Wednesday, 03 August 2005 |
Technology Adoption, Acceptance on the Rise
CIO Today - Woodland Hills,CA,USA
By 2010, the Forrester report predicted, 62 percent of U.S. households
will have broadband access to the Internet, 53 percent will own a laptop and 37
percent will use digital video recorders (DVRs).
After conducting an extensive survey involving 68,000 households, Forrester
Research concluded that attitudes toward technology in general are critical in
determining the level of digital-product acceptance among consumers.
The study, which covered 347 consumer brands across 12 industries, showed that
the adoption of electronics and Internet access will continue to rise through
the end of the decade.
By 2010, the report predicted, 62 percent of U.S. households will have broadband
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Latest News about laptop and 37 percent will use digital video recorders (DVRs).
Gains Across the Board
Particularly noteworthy, said Forrester analyst Ted Schadler, is that big gains
were reported last year across the board among vendors selling consumer
hardware, including laptops,MP3 Latest News about MP3 players, camera phones and
HD TVs. "It's unusual to see such a broad jump across all devices," he said.Write Comment (0 Comments) |
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Tuesday, 02 August 2005 |
Pantech
& Curitel launches TV phone
Press Release
Pantech, one of the world's leading mobile communications groups -
comprised of Pantech&Curitel Communications, Inc., Pantech Co., Ltd. and Pantech
C&I Inc. ("Pantech" hereafter) - today announced that it has launched the
PT-S130, the world's first Bluetooth enabled digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB)
mobile phone.
Unlike other DMB phones, the PT-S130 is designed with a diverse range of unique
characteristics that are aimed at satisfying the audio and visual demands of
users.
Dr. Moon S. Song, President & CEO, Pantech&Curitel Communications, Inc., said:
"The PT-S130 is a major step forward, in terms of the range of functionality
that users can enjoy on a single handset. By applying Bluetooth technology to
DMB handsets, Pantech&Curitel has opened a new chapter in the mobile phone
space, cementing its leading position in the industry."
Another significant design feature is that - with Bluetooth technology - users
do not have to take the phone out of their pocket to make a phone call or listen
to music. All of the Bluetooth enabled functions work within ten meters of the
phone. To facilitate easy use, the PT-S130 has a pendant-type wireless ear
phone, the first of its kind in the world.
The phone's multi-tasking function allows users to enjoy different services on
the phone at the same time. For example, they can watch movies, while making or
receiving calls or sending short text messages.
The PT-S130 features a bright, rotating 2.4-inch LCD screen, which is designed
to allow users a wider viewing angle, so they can enjoy movies or television
programs using the phone from an enhanced perspective. The phone also has two
embedded 3D stereo speakers, which support different modes of sound quality.
With the MP3 equalizer, the sound modes can be tailored to specific musical
tastes.
Pantech, which aims to become the world's top 5 mobile phone manufacturer by
launching leading edge convergence phones such as smart phones and telematics
phones, plans to unveil no fewer than three DMB handsets, including the PT-S130,
this year.
PT-S130 features include:
* Swing & Folder Type Intenna phone
* Bluetooth embedded
* 2MP CMOS Camera(rotating) w/A/F
* MP3 player, multi-tasking function
* Memory: 1Gb + 512M
* LCD: 2.4" 262K TFT QVGA LCD
* Dimensions: 101x48x23.3mm
* Weight: 140g
* Battery: Standby time: 150hrs; Talk time: 150min
Pricing & availability:
The PT-S130 will be available in August. The expected retail price will be KRW
654,000.
About Pantech:
Pantech, through its affiliates - Pantech Co., Ltd. and Pantech&Curitel
Communications, Inc. - is one of the world's leading providers of mobile
communications solutions. The affiliates are collectively better known as "Pantech".
Pantech Co., Ltd. was set up in 1991 as a pager manufacturer within a rapidly
expanding market. In August 1997, Pantech Co., Ltd. was listed on the Korea
Stock Exchange and moved into the development and production of CDMA and GSM
handsets. Pantech&Curitel Communications, Inc., which is also publicly traded on
the Korea Stock Exchange, has been developing industry leading Analog, CDMA, and
GSM/GPRS products since the 1980s. In May 2005, Pantech&Curitel Communications,
Inc. acquired a majority shareholding in SK Teletech Co., Ltd., the handset
manufacturing arm of SK Telecom. SK Teletech specializes in mobile
communications terminals and maintains the well known SKY handset brand. Pantech,
through its affiliates, has been responsible for a number of breakthrough
innovations in the mobile technology sector, including the introduction in 2004
of the world's first fingerprint recognition camera phone, as well as award
winning camcorder and MP3 phones. Pantech collectively has more than 5,000
employees and a total of 20 regional sales offices worldwide. For more
information on Pantech, please visit www.pantech.com or www.curitel.com.Write Comment (0 Comments) |
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Tuesday, 02 August 2005 |
Microsoft
denies market talk of it buying a stake in Creative
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SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)--Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) isn't looking to buy a
stake in Singapore consumer electronics company Creative Technology Ltd.
(C76.SG), a spokesperson from the U.S. software company told Dow Jones Newswires
on Tuesday.
The comment pours cold water on recent market speculation that Microsoft is
interested in investing in Creative, a maker of MP3 players that compete with
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Tuesday, 02 August 2005 |
Acoustic Energy Wi-Fi Internet Radio
Press
Release
AE unveils world’s first Wi-Fi internet radio capable of accessing over 10,000
stations across the globe
Acoustic Energy has lifted the wraps on a revolutionary new concept in home
entertainment for everyone - the world’s first Wi-Fi internet radio offering
Real Audio, WMA and MP3 support.
Internet radio is booming - with many thousands of stations on-line at any time.
Great if you are sitting at your PC but what about in the kitchen, living room
or even the shed?
The answer is Acoustic Energy’s Wi-Fi internet radio – the world’s first
streaming media device capable of accessing over 99% of internet radio stations
broadcast on-line anywhere in the world. Compatibility with all three major
streaming formats gives the AE Wi-Fi radio unrivalled choice of content from
London’s BBC Radio1 to Sao Paolo’s Radio Calypso! No subscription to pay, no
signal coverage problems and no international content boundaries.
The AE Wi-Fi radio has been designed in the UK by legendary British loudspeaker
and hi-fi manufacturer, Acoustic Energy, in partnership with internet radio
technology expert Reciva.
So how does it work? The AE Wi-Fi radio automatically links into your existing
Wi-Fi network (with WEP encryption if enabled) and uses your broadband
connection to access Reciva’s internet radio Gateway. The Reciva Gateway then
uploads channel listings alphabetically by country and genre to your AE Wi-Fi
radio. There are currently over 2,500 stations registered on the Reciva Gateway
and more are added every day. You simply select the station name you want using
the rotary control knob and clear LCD display, and press play – as simple as
that.
Moreover, it sounds great. Using twin AE drivers in a ported compact cabinet you
get rich bass and, on high bit-rate stations, better clarity than even DAB
radio. Every time you switch on your AE Wi-Fi radio the Reciva Gateway uploads
the latest channel listings free of charge. You can listen to both live radio
and on-demand streams, such as the BBC’s popular listen again feature.
Want to listen to your own PC library of music anywhere in the house? No
problem. The AE Wi-Fi radio is also a fully equipped media adapter, allowing you
to play by artist, album or playlist and or generate new playlists from a mix of
music and stored radio content. It even has a clock and alarm function making it
the ideal bedside partner.
The AE Wi-Fi radio is a true revolution in home audio entertainment. It offers
unrivalled content, is very simple to use, sounds great and, at less than £200
with no subscription charges to pay, is set to be the must have present this
Christmas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a broadband internet connection?
Yes, you do. The AE Wi-Fi radio accesses internet radio stations through a
wireless link (802.11b or 802.11g) to your existing Wi-Fi enabled broadband
connection.
Does my PC have to be switched on?
Not necessarily. If you have a broadband router with built-in Wi-Fi, you do not
need to turn your PC on to receive internet radio on the AE Wi-Fi radio.
Are there any subscription costs?
No. Any content from any radio station that is free on the internet is free to
access on your AE Wi-Fi radio. Future ‘subscription-based’ internet radio
services will be available on a pre-pay or pay-per-access basis as they come
on-line.
What about interactive services?
The AE Wi-Fi radio is fully equipped with a ‘Reply’ key to respond to internet
radio station competitions, adverts or opinion polls – as and when they become
available.
Can I access music stored on my PC as well?
Yes. The AE Wi-Fi radio also acts as a media adapter allowing you to sort,
access and play audio content stored on your PC in MP3, WMA or Real Audio media
files.
Can I use headphones or connect it to my hi-fi system?
Yes on both counts. The AE Wi-Fi radio has a 3.5mm stereo jack for headphones or
connection to your hi-fi system with a standard 3.5mm jack-to-RCA audio cable.
How much does the AE Wi-Fi radio cost?
This unique device will retail at around £199 – which is about 8-pence for every
radio station available! Compare that to DAB or FM radio with just a handful of
channels.
When can I buy one?
The AE Wi-Fi radio will be in the shops from November and is likely to be the
year’s hottest Christmas present.
Appendix 1: AE Wi-Fi radio technical details
· Supports Real Audio, MP3 and Windows Media streams
· Uses 802.11b and 802,11g Wi-Fi connectivity
· Offers 128-bit (max) WEP security
· Supports HTTP protocol
· ‘Reply Key’ enables future interactive features
· Linux OS Kernel
Appendix 2: Some facts about internet radio
· Over 2,500 internet radio stations broadcast worldwide
· Over 6 million people listen to BBC radio via the internet
· 10 million hours of on-line radio listening per month
· Most mainstream FM/DAB stations also broadcast on the internet
· Internet radio is global – any station, anytime, anywhereWrite Comment (0 Comments) |
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