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Saturday, 15 May 2010
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Taking time off
Following two bad bouts of flu I'm taking a couple of weeks off. If urgent, please call my cellphone.
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Pure Audio Blu-ray - msm-studios push back the boundaries
Events over recent years in the audio market have proved that a wider more commonly accepted base is needed rather than a pure audio HD format.
Whilst DVD-Video is no longer state-of-the-art and does not meet market expectations in terms of video or audio resolution, there is a growing movement within the professional audio industry that promotes Blu-ray Disc as a potential HD replacement for the audio CD. Full.HD has spoken to Stefan Bock, managing director of Munich-based msm-studios about their ground-breaking work developing Blu-ray as an HD audio only carrier. "At MSM, we believe the future for the music industry includes Blu-ray," explains Stefan Bock. "It offers consumers access to high resolution audio but unlike other recent developments it's not just a format for the high end market. "Blu-ray is the successor to DVD-Video and it could well serve as the successor to SA-CD and DVD-Audio. It does not need any adaption - basic Blu-ray serves us well today," he continued.
But is Blu-ray an audio format? "Well, not exactly," Stefan commented. "Primarily, the format is designed around video content; however there are ways to create audio discs using custom-developed Java programming. Such a Pure Audio Blu-ray Disc can be played back without a TV screen and it will deliver top quality audio on every standard Blu-ray player. It can easily switch between stereo and surround play back and it provides CD-like remote control operation."
msm-studios believes that the Pure Audio Blu-ray concept offers such potential that it has proposed it as a standard to the AES (Audio Engineers Society). Furthermore, the studio has developed a web kit which enables content owners to create their own Pure Audio Blu-rays with a little help from msm-studios. All a content owner needs to do is to encode their audio masters, generate a PQ sheet, prepare the list of track titles and supply their sleeve artwork. msm-studios will then create an audio Blu-ray Disc capable of playing on any BD player without a TV screen.
mShuttle - for those that find it all too physical
Whilst DVD-Video is no longer state-of-the-art and does not meet market expectations in terms of video or audio resolution, there is a growing movement within the professional audio industry that promotes Blu-ray Disc as a potential HD replacement for the audio CD. Full.HD has spoken to Stefan Bock, managing director of Munich-based msm-studios about their ground-breaking work developing Blu-ray as an HD audio only carrier. "At MSM, we believe the future for the music industry includes Blu-ray," explains Stefan Bock. "It offers consumers access to high resolution audio but unlike other recent developments it's not just a format for the high end market. "Blu-ray is the successor to DVD-Video and it could well serve as the successor to SA-CD and DVD-Audio. It does not need any adaption - basic Blu-ray serves us well today," he continued.
But is Blu-ray an audio format? "Well, not exactly," Stefan commented. "Primarily, the format is designed around video content; however there are ways to create audio discs using custom-developed Java programming. Such a Pure Audio Blu-ray Disc can be played back without a TV screen and it will deliver top quality audio on every standard Blu-ray player. It can easily switch between stereo and surround play back and it provides CD-like remote control operation."
msm-studios believes that the Pure Audio Blu-ray concept offers such potential that it has proposed it as a standard to the AES (Audio Engineers Society). Furthermore, the studio has developed a web kit which enables content owners to create their own Pure Audio Blu-rays with a little help from msm-studios. All a content owner needs to do is to encode their audio masters, generate a PQ sheet, prepare the list of track titles and supply their sleeve artwork. msm-studios will then create an audio Blu-ray Disc capable of playing on any BD player without a TV screen.
mShuttle - for those that find it all too physical
Another interesting development at msm-studios sees the launch of mShuttle - a feature that enables the content owner to load compressed versions (MP3, AAC, etc) of the same music on each Blu-ray alongside the high resolution audio data. "Once the Blu-ray player is IP connected to your home network you can access these compressed files and copy them to your music servers, iPods and other portable devices," Stefan Bock explains. "No illegal downloads - just local shuttles within your own LAN." "Blu-ray has the potential to rejuvenate the packaged music market - it can offer great high resolution market today and it can provide the convenience of downloadable music all from one disc."
For more information, go to www.pureaudio-bluray.com.
Friday, 20 November 2009
Eee PC 1201N Multimedia Netbook with dedicated NVIDIA ION Graphics
Priced at £399 SRP inc. VAT, the Eee PC 1201N breaks boundaries of what is possible on the netbook platform, owed to the dual core processor and dedicated NVIDIA® ION™ graphics chip.
The two technologies combine to bring the user the fastest netbook performance currently available, and high definition media support both at home and on the move.
PRESS RELEASE:
ASUS deliver unprecedented netbook performance with the Eee PC 1201N multimedia netbook featuring dedicated NVIDIA® ION™ graphics
ASUS have announced the Eee PC 1201N netbook with dual core processor and dedicated NVIDIA® ION™ graphics chip.
The two technologies combine to bring the user the fastest netbook performance currently available, and high definition media support both at home and on the move.
Rene Haas, general manager for notebook GPUs at NVIDIA said, "The ASUS Eee PC 1201N delivers exceptional performance for a netbook. This ION-powered Eee PC is ideal for anyone who wants a netbook with the ability to watch HD video, share and edit photos, play casual games, and convert video to a portable media player. With the upcoming Flash Player 10.1 from Adobe, it will soon handle streaming HD video as well as a high-end desktop PC."
The Eee PC 1201N will be available in the UK around mid January with an SRP of £399 Inc VAT.
Key Features and Benefits
* 12.1in high definition display for stunning visual clarity
* Intel® Atom™ 330 Dual Core Processor
* NVIDIA® ION™ dedicated graphics for full HD media support
* 750GB hybrid storage (250GB hard drive and 500GB online Eee storage – easy to save all your favourite media)
* Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1 for seamless connectivity
* Up to 5 hours battery life
* Built in web-cam for easy video calls to friends and family
* HDMI port to play media on larger external HDTV screens
* Built in card reader for easy data transfers
* Available in black or silver
* Windows 7 operating system
* Priced at £399 SRP inc. VAT.
As the first netbook to integrate both the Intel® Atom™ 330 dual core processor and the NVIDIA® ION™ graphics, the Eee PC 1201N shatters previous single-core netbook constraints and delivers the best of both worlds to users seeking mobility and multimedia performance.
Dedicated graphics bring full HD media functionality to netbooks:
The four most popular uses of the Internet are Search, Social Media, Video and E-mail. An increasing number of websites (such as the BBC with their iPlayer Platform and now YouTube with 1080P HD videos) have recognised this trend and now offer High Definition media via Adobe Flash for increased user enjoyment.
Adobe Flash was previously handled entirely by a device's CPU, but Adobe and NVIDIA have developed Flash 10.1 technology to be handled by the Graphics chip instead. The result is that the 1201N, with dedicated NVIDIA® ION™ graphics, can now handle streaming HD video as proficiently as a high-end desktop PC.
Versatility for viewing HD content both away and at home:
Visual performance is boosted by the preinstalled ArcSoft SimHD technology which takes standard definition content and scales it up to a high definition quality – dramatically enhancing the quality of images across a wide range of file formats.
The Eee PC 1201N gives users total flexibility for how and where they enjoy video content. On the move, the 12.1" high definition display provides a smooth and portable platform for viewing videos in stunning clarity, whilst at home the HDMI output makes it a breeze to play video on a larger HDTV screen to experience full 1080p HD video and true-fidelity 7.1 audio.
Huge 750GB hybrid storage solves the dilemma of where to save large digital media files:
The Eee PC 1201N eliminates the need for users to worry about whether they will have enough room to save their HD content files. With 250GB of HDD storage and 500GB of WebStorage, there is ample space for all the high quality pictures, music and movies.
ASUS WebStorage not only makes it easy for users to share media with friends and family, but also offers a simple drag-and-drop interface for downloading free content such as games, wallpapers and software.
Specifications available online at:
www.tru-pr.co.uk/press/clients/asus/ASUSEeePC1201NPRFinal.pdf
Sales enquiries:
ASUS Sales Team
t: +44 (0) 1442 202720
NOTE: This product has not yet been evaluated. An in-depth review will be posted in due course. Reader comments are welcomed.
* Operation lifetime subject to product model, normal usage conditions and configurations. For more information, please visit http://eeepc.asus.com/global/computing.html. The estimated maximum battery life in Windows® 7 is measured with MobileMark® 2.
** Availability is dependent on selected model, country or operator support. Check with your local ASUS website for more details.
*** Complimentary one-year 500GB ASUS WebStorage trial. Please visit www.asuswebstorage.com for more details.
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Please visit www.asus.com for more information.
Friday, 16 October 2009
Thursday, 8 October 2009
Amazon's Kindle on sale to non-US customers Oct 19, 2009
Amazon.Com announce that from October 19, they are now able to ship the Kindle eBook device to United Kingdom for $279 (with free shipping). According to the announcement on the Amazon website, "Customers in United Kingdom will enjoy:
- Books in Under 60 Seconds: Think of a book and you could be reading it in under a minute
- Free Wireless: Free 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle. No monthly fees, service plans, or hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots. For non-U.S. customers, there are also no additional charges for wireless delivery outside your home country.See Coverage Map. See Wireless Terms and Conditions
- Large Selection: Over 280,000 English-language books to choose from; plus U.S. and international newspapers and magazines
- Low Book Prices: New York Times® Best Sellers and New Releases are $11.99 to $13.99 (prices include VAT), unless marked otherwise. You'll also find many books for less - over 70,000 titles are priced under $5.99
- Learn more about Kindle features on the Kindle product page
Important Product Information for Your Country
- Your international shipment is subject to customs duties, import taxes and other fees levied by the destination country. We will show you these fees upon checkout. Learn more
- Kindle ships with a U.S. power adapter and a micro-USB cable for charging your Kindle via a computer USB port. The U.S. power adapter supports voltages between 100V - 240V.
- You can transfer personal documents to your Kindle via USB for free at anytime. Service fees for transferring personal documents via Whispernet are currently $.99 per megabyte. Learn more
- Wireless download times can vary based on 3G or EDGE/GPRS coverage, signal strength and file size.
- Kindle books, newspapers, and magazine are currently priced and sold in United States dollars
- Blogs and the experimental web browser are currently not available for your country.
- We hope to evaluate this product very soon. Reader comments are welcome
Friday, 25 September 2009
Livestream Launches Livepack - satellite TV truck in a backpack
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