News Archive
Thu 6 April 2006
Mitsubishi shoots down LCD and Plasmas with their new 'Laser' TV
With the same mantra of many women's magazines: 'the skinnier the better', manufacturers are continuing to put flat panels on the treadmill. New to flaunt its cut down size is Mitsubishi's 'Laser TV'! The inspiration behind these well named TVs is that they fire coloured lasers that result in bright images with depth on big, thin, lightweight screens.
The 52in laser TV uses DLP technology from Texas Instruments, which is found in most newer projectors, combined with a HDTV chip. Mitsubishi claim that the TV is only half the weight of an equivalent plasma TV since the screen is made of advanced plastics, not glass. In addition, the solid state lasers will not die out like a lamp after a few years but keep going for the lifetime of the set. What's more, the laser TV will consume a third of the power and be roughly the same price as plasma when they're launched next year. Boy is that some hype, let's cross our fingers touch some wood and hope they deliver.
For more info on flatscreen TVs see:
All you need to know about flatscreen TVs Part 1
All you need to know about flatscreen TVs Part 2
Wed 5 April 2006
Since being knee high to a grass hopper it has been my dream, as I'm sure many of my age, to have an arcade machine at home (obviously once I become filthy rich that is). The only problem is getting around the kefuffle of changing games etc.
Well the Novotable eliminates that worry and throws in some extra bonuses at the same time. The Novotable is an interactive games table that incorporates a 32” LCD touch screen, PC and games console. It also comes with flashing LEDs for that arcade feel and real arcade controllers, which rotate 180° to reveal a stainless steel keyboard and track ball. With bluetooth connectivity you can download data from your mobile phone / pda or use the wireless connection to surf the net. It's even got a built-in sound system if you want to use it as a jukebox. If only this came with a bbq grill, beer tap and perhaps gun mount and this would be the ultimate boys toy. Despite these inadequacies, the Novotable isn't cheap, all are built to order, so prices vary, but a top of the range featuring a high-spec PC and PlayStation 2 console retails for approx five grand.
Wed 5 April 2006
Boiling or Chilled water at the touch of a button.
The Hydrotap dispenses boiling water (and of course cold water) at the touch of a button! To encourage you to watch the promotional video which has been the highlight of my day, that is all I will disclose here, although that's pretty much the jist of this 'Smart tap' anyway. Love the idea and probably would buy one if it didn't cost £1997!
Click on the image to visit the product page and download the promotional video.
More on Smart Homes: What’s the big deal?
Wed 5 April 2006
Home cinema anywhere!... maybe.
The MPGlass 230M connect to your DVD, VCR or games console. Wearing the glasses gives the effect of watching a 30-inch screen at a 2 metre distance, and the headphones pump stereo sound whilst cancelling external sound once you pop in them in your lug holes. Sounds like an interesting product although haven't test drove a pair yet and these things can be a bit naff in all honesty. Hopefully the £299 price tag reflects a high level of audio visual integrity.
For more on home cinema see: 10 Upgrades to your Home Cinema without spending a penny!
