LivingColors is an exciting innovative new form of lighting for your home, putting endless colour at your fingertips. LivingColors can display an infinite range of colours. By choosing a particular lighting effect inside your home you can change the atmosphere, match your mood and suit every occasion. The characteristics of light can have an amazing effect on the atmosphere in a room. LivingColors appeals to the heart rather than to the head. You can use lighting to create the right atmosphere whilst watching television, for a romantic dinner or spending time with friends. Express yourself and colour your emotions, capture your mood and constantly change the colour of your home.

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With new SRV-1 Mobile Surveillance Robot you can explore the dangerous terrain of your home or office. This palm sized robot packs tank-like treads a 1000MIPS 500MHz Blackfin BF537 processor and a mini video camera Omnivision OV9655 1.3 megapixel 160×128 to 1280×1024 resolution. Using 802.11b/g wi-fi the SRV-1 interfaces wirelessly with a remote PC. The Java-based console software includes a built-in web server to monitor and control the SRV-1 via a web browser from anywhere in the world, as well as archive video feeds on demand or on a scheduled basis. The SRV-1 Mobile Robot comes fully assembled and ready to use, but requires some technical knowledge of Java, networking and the command line to set-up the software. (more…)

Samsung Electronics, the number one worldwide brand of professional LCD display products, announced the addition of four new digital photo frames to its existing line of award-winning display products. The new Samsung SPF-85H, SPF-85V, SPF-105P and SPF-105V Digital Photo Frames Offer Great Image Quality and Style; Fits Any Spot in Your Home or Office. These Samsung digital photo frames are wrapped in a glossy black bezel with rounded edges for an elegant look. Designed to blend seamlessly into a variety of environments, the Samsung digital photo frames are able to bring digital images to life. Each model features Samsung’s exclusive Starlight Touch Controls which integrate the On Screen Display (OSD) buttons into the bezel. Starlight Touch features capacitive touch buttons, which disappear from the bezel after 10 seconds of inactivity. These digital photo frames can also be used as a secondary monitor for your laptop or desktop, using Samsung’s exclusive UbiSync technology. Along with great design and image quality, the SPF-85V and SPF-105V are Internet Photo Frames, which allow for wireless connectivity via 802.11b/g.

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Sony has unveiled its own keyboard offering for its PlayStation 3 controller allowing gamers to more easily type in information. The wireless keypad fits the standard PlayStation 3 controller and allows gamers to type far quicker than using the rather pathetic on-screen keyboard as they have been forced to do since the dawn of time. The keypad is equipped with bluetooth functionality, the Wireless Keypad can be paired to PS3 by simply connecting the keypad to the USB cable that comes bundled with the PS3 system. Additionally, a Touch Pad Button allows PS3 users to use the entire surface of the keypad as a (more…)

Elite Screens is introducing its Raptor projection screen, an electric floor-rising screen that conceals itself in a furniture cabinet. Showcased at CEDIA Expo 2008, the screen has a 16:9 aspect ratio. The motorized cross-rising system has variable height settings to accommodate different viewing environments. It also features Elite’s MaxWhite FG fiberglass-backed material for a flat surface in 1.1 gain. Each screen has a built-in 5-12V trigger for drop/rise synchronization with the projector’s power cycle along with IR/RF receivers for wireless operation. The screens are available in three sizes: 72, 84 and 100 inch. Both an RF remote and ZR800D IR universal learning remote are included. The ZR800D allows simultaneous screen operation with up to eight devices. The cabinet that houses the Raptor Screen is available in matte black or cherry wood finishes. The price of Raptor Screen is $3,999 and it is available in September. (more…)

AOC’s new 2230Fm is a 22-inch, HD flat-panel display. The 2230Fm incorporates a 4-in-1 media reader that supports MMC, SD, xD, and MS memory cards. It also features a USB 2.0 hub. Media files can be read directly off the memory cards or USB flash drives and played back on the display bypassing a computer. The on-screen media player interface lets you display photos, videos, or render it as a digital picture frame. It plays back audio files as well because the unit houses a pair of stereo speakers. Playback modes include fast-forward, rewind, pause, zoom, slideshow, and transitions, depending on the type of media being viewed. The new 2230Fm display has a low 2ms response time and high 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. It will be out next month for $399.99. (more…)

Belkin FlyWire is the simple solution that gives you the freedom and flexibility to place your HDTV where you want—without cables. Featuring an intuitive and simple setup, FlyWire wirelessly connects devices such as Blu-ray players, receivers, video-game consoles, and set-top boxes to HDTVs and projectors, transmitting high-definition 1080p True Cinema picture resolution with whole-home range. FlyWire comes with a transmitter that connects to your AV components (digital HD or analog) and a receiver that mounts to your HDTV, allowing you to place your HDTV in the living room, kitchen, or even outdoors. Operating in the open 5GHz band, FlyWire offers a completely robust connection. It intelligently manages its own connection, adjusting both frequency and power to avoid interference and overcome impedances. Because FlyWire does not compress video, it transmits video content with no latency. Even the most demanding AV applications, like video games, will not be impaired by the wireless transmission. FlyWire’s SD card slot also allows for upgrade and expansion options. Belkin is introducing two versions of FlyWire - FlyWire AV69003 which will be priced around $999.99 and FlyWire R1 AV69000 which will priced around $699.99. (more…)