Apple has released a new, smaller Apple TV box geared toward streaming movies and TV shows. The resolution tops out at 720p (unfortunately) but highlights include Netflix streaming, 802.11n Wi-Fi, H.264 and MPEG-4 video support, and a footprint that is 80-percent smaller than the last Apple TV box. Full Story
Great news for Apple customers. Netflix subscribers can now watch streaming Netflix content on iPhones and iTouch mobile devices. Apple’s Steve Jobs first showed off the Netflix app on an iPhone 4 in June — which works on both Wi-Fi and 3G networks. Full Story
Here is a nice Sony portable DVD player (Model: DVP-FX950) with 9″ display on sale at SonyStyle.com. The display is larger than most portable DVD players, with swivel design and 800×480 resolution. Take it in the car or on a flight — the battery is rated at up to 7-1/2 hours of play time. Two headphone jacks let you share the audio, and A/V input/ouputs allow you to connect to your TV as a standard DVD player. (Hint: Use at a hotel instead of paying the ridiculous VOD charges.) The player also features a USB port for viewing photos or listening to MP3 music files. Car adaptor is included. Purchase from this link and use promo code SONYSAVEFX950 to get the $40 off. Sale is from 8/22/10 through 8/28/10 only. Not a high-def player but great to keep the kids occupied! Limited to two per customer. Thanks JC for the tip!
Amazon has dropped the price of the Panasonic DMP-B500 portable Blu-ray Disc player, and for a limited time is offering three free Blu-ray Discs with the purchase of the 10.1″ DMP-B500 or 8.9″ DMP-B100. Full Story
Whether or not Netflix will actually build an app to run on Android devices, the company has posted an open position for an Android Video Playback Expert on their website. An apparent Netflix employee on Reddit has also posted responses to comments saying “the way Android is blowing up it would be stupid of us to ignore that.” Full Story
Dish Network has launched a free app for Apple’s iPad that will allow remote scheduling of most Dish SD and HD DVR receivers — including the ViP 922 with built-in Sling technology. The application, called DISH Remote Access, is similar to the iPhone and iPod touch apps built for recording Dish programming. Full Story
Apple says 1.7 million iPhones have been sold within 3 days, while Steve Jobs apologizes to customers about not having enough in supply. Pre-orders were halted after 600,000 were sold, and Jobs has got to be smiling while kicking himself at the same time. Could Apple have sold 1 million pre-orders of the iPhone 4 if they hadn’t stopped? Full Story
Here’s a video from an Apple customer who says they got their iPhone 4 two days early. UPS mistake? Delivered to early to be activated anyway? Well apparently Apple has already activated their servers and the new iPhone is ready to rock in anticipation of the actual release on June 24. We can’t wait to try out the new HD video at 720p 30fps and FaceTime video chat camera. Full Story
Apple says they have sold two million iPads in less than 60 days. The non-3G models of the iPad were launched in the U.S. on April 3 with either 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB hard drives. On April 30, Apple released the 3G-enabled models which are priced about $130 more than the non-3G versions. Full Story
On May 28, Apple’s iPad will release in nine more countries which include Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and the UK. Pre-orders for all iPads in those countries begin today, May 10, with non-3G and 3G models available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB sizes. Full Story
Today Apple released the 3G version of the iPad with built-in Wi-Fi and three available hard-drive capacities. The iPad 3G is now available in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB, and are priced at $629.00, $729.00, and $829.00 respectively (each 3G model is basically $130 more than the non-3G versions.) Full Story
Microsoft released a 64GB version of their Zune HD, dropping the prices of the 16GB and 32GB models in the process. But the announcement came without much fanfare from the tech community. Is the Zune HD already dead in the water? And if so, does it deserve it? Full Story
Apple’s iPad was released today but those wanting 3G service will have to wait a bit longer. The 3G iPad models will be available “Late April” and will run for $629 (16GB), $729 (32GB) and $829 (64GB). All the iPad models are Wi-Fi enabled, enabling you to surf, email, and watch movies whenever a wireless network is available. But for those of you always on the road the backup 3G service is essential. Full Story
Loaded eBook reader? Handheld HDTV? Apple’s iPad will release on Saturday, April 3 and already the apps are rolling in including the now confirmed Netflix iPad application. Some apps are already available on iTunes, but a few screenshots of the Netflix app leaked yesterday were confirmed via press release today. The Netflix application will stream unlimited video, a percentage of it in HD, with subscription plans starting at $8.99 per month. Full Story
Samsung has officially released pricing on its 2010 line of Blu-ray players ranging from $179 to $499. The BD-C6900 (which won Best of Innovations at CES 2010) features built-in 3D playback, Netflix and Blockbuster apps, social widgets, and a slim design with transparent cover (so you can be mesmerized by the spinning of your Blu-ray discs). The BD-C6900 also comes with 1GB internal memory and 7.1 channel audio. Full Story
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