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Ceton Previews Six Tuner DVR and Echo Extender

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Jan 11, 2012

Ceton Previews Six Tuner DVR and Echo Extender

We have talked about Ceton a lot here at UWHS, and now they are previewing a six tuner DVR and and extender called Echo.

Picture Credit: Engadget

This is what Engadget had to say:

The company that has almost single handedly spurred the golden age of CableCARD has found a new way to deliver its technology to consumers with a 6 tuner multi-room DVR with a 2TB hard drive, codenamed Q, and its companion extender, codenamed Echo. No word on the price of either but both are expected to ship in 2012.

While the Q and Echo might look like Microsoft Media Center, they aren’t. Based on the Windows 7 Embedded platform, the Q picks up where Microsoft left off but still leverages the great DVR functionality and free guide data. In addition to being used as an extender for the Q, the Echo is also a fully compliant Extender for Windows Media Center. The Echo will support both ethernet and MoCA for communication to the source and has HDMI-CEC for control as well as an included remote. When used with the Q, it will extend the entire Q experience, including streaming sources and enhanced search that facilitates content discovery. Speaking of the Q, that slot up front is a Blu-ray drive and in addition to being able to play Blu-ray Discs, the plan is to integrate as many streaming sources as possible (no partners to announce yet, though). The Q will also work with other Extenders for Windows Media Center, like the Xbox 360, but while the custom themes are there, the other streaming options aren’t. Ceton has even developed a Windows 8 Metro and Windows Phone 7 app to extend the Q experience to the handhelds — iOS apps are on the road map. These apps are primarily designed to be companions to the Q’s search and discovery features, but will provide access to content via WiFi.

Nice one guys on the scoop!

Raspberry Pi PC Production Begins

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We have talked about the Raspberry Pi on the DLS podcast from time to time, and now according to their blog production has begun.

What’s a Raspberry Pi?

The Raspberry Pi is a credit-card sized computer that plugs into your TV and a keyboard. It’s a capable little PC which can be used for many of the things your desktop PC does, like spreadsheets, word-processing and games. It also plays high-definition video. We want to see it being used by kids all over the world to learn programming.

Here is what they posted on their blog yesterday:

Raspberry Pis started being made a couple of days ago, but I was forbidden to tell you about it until signed contracts and receipts for payment had arrived – it’s been killing me, especially since I’ve had tens of you asking me when manufacturing would start every day for the last few weeks. I am not good at keeping secrets.

This means that the first units from the first batch will be rolling off the line at the end of January. This first batch will consist only of Model Bs, although you will be able to buy Model As later on. Details about whether we’ll wait for all 10k to come off the line before starting sales, and about what date we’ll be starting on, will come later; so that gives you something else for you to shift around nervously on your chairs about for at least another week or so. (Please stop emailing me about it. Please.)

You can read the rest of their blog post here.

CES 2012 – Elgato Announce the Elgato Thunderbolt SSD

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CES 2012 – Elgato Announce the Elgato Thunderbolt SSD

This week at CES, Elgato, usually known for their TV products, announced the Elgato Thunderbolt SSD.

Lightning-fast, reliable and completely silent – Elgato today announces the Elgato Thunderbolt SSD, the ultimate portable high-speed storage solution. The Elgato Thunderbolt SSD combines a fast and reliable solid-state drive with revolutionary Thunderbolt technology to form an ultra-portable solution that dramatically outperforms portable FireWire and USB drives. Housed in a robust metal enclosure, the high-speed drive draws its power directly through the Thunderbolt port without needing a separate power supply.

Lightning-fast and ultraportable

Pairing a speedy Solid State Drive (SSD) with the unrivaled bandwidth of the Thunderbolt interface, the Elgato Thunderbolt SSD offers significantly higher performance than any portable FireWire or USB storage solutions. As the Elgato Thunderbolt SSD draws its power directly through the Thunderbolt port, it doesn’t require an external power supply. That way, the data on the drive is always available – even when there’s no power sourece nearby.

Reliable and completely silent

Unlike traditional portable hard drives, the design of the Elgato Thunderbolt(TM) SSD contains no moving parts, so it’s more resilient to rough handling, and less prone to faults. The metal enclosure doesn’t just look great – it also ensures optimal heat dissipation. As this design doesn’t need a noisy fan, it operates completely silently, despite its constantly screaming performance.

Pricing and availability

The Elgato Thunderbolt SSD is available in February and can be purchased from Elgato (www.elgato.com), Apple and selected retailers for £349.95 (120 GB version) and £569.95 (240 GB version).

You can learn more by visiting the Elgato website.

CES 2012 – iTwin Announce New iTwin Multi Functionality

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Jan 11, 2012

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CES 2012 – iTwin Announce New iTwin Multi Functionality

iTwin Inc., the company that created iTwin, the world’s first ‘limitless’ secure USB device for remote file access, today announced its new iTwin Multi functionality.

This free iTwin upgrade enables users to share files stored on a computer with multiple people at the same time.

With iTwin Multi, multiple users and workgroups can simply and safely connect multiple iTwins to the same computer to remotely access, edit and share files, without the headaches associated with email, VPN, or remote access software. For example, using iTwin Multi, field sales reps can remotely download or upload the latest confidential client contracts and proposals. Similarly, small businesses such as CPA firms can securely share large accounting files and other sensitive data with multiple clients.

“With iTwin Multi, iTwin not only provides file access but also a simple and secure means to share and collaborate. This feature was developed in response to the demands of many of our customers,” said Lux Anantharaman, co-founder and CEO of iTwin.

Accessing information while on the go is a must in today’s fast paced world. However, technologies like cloud-storage and traditional USB flash drives often lack sufficient security, privacy, or affordable capacity. iTwin is a breakthrough in file access technology that was developed with these factors in mind, yet is really easy to use.

iTwin is the first and only remote file access solution that is truly Plug’N’Play, and that also provides two-factor authentication and end-to-end encryption. Comprising two identical parts, iTwin can be used on any Internet-connected computer running Windows or Mac OS X. Plug one half of iTwin into the computer, drag’n’drop files for remote access and those files can be accessed from any other computer into which the matching half is plugged.

OnLive Desktop Brings Windows Apps to the Apple iPad

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Jan 11, 2012

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OnLive Desktop Brings Windows Apps to the Apple iPad

Full Windows Apps, Including Microsoft Office, can be delivered Instantly from the Cloud using the OnLive Desktop for the iPad.

OnLive, Inc., the pioneer of instant-action cloud computing, announced that it is bringing the first no-compromise Windows desktop to iPad through its free OnLive Desktop app, available Thursday in the iTunes App Store. OnLive Desktop provides instant access to full-featured, media-rich Windows 7 applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint software, remotely hosted on powerful PC servers in the cloud. Based upon OnLive’s instant-action cloud gaming technology, OnLive Desktop delivers a seamless Windows desktop experience, with instant-response multi-touch gestures, together with a full on-screen Windows keyboard and handwriting recognition, enabling complete and convenient viewing and editing of even the most complex documents. Rich media, such as video, animation, slide transitions and even PC games, never before practical via remote desktop delivery, run fluidly and dynamically with instant-action interactivity. OnLive Desktop makes remote feel local.

“OnLive Desktop is the first app to deliver a no-compromise, media-rich Windows desktop experience to iPad, opening up powerful new possibilities for consumers and businesses,” said Steve Perlman, OnLive Founder and CEO. “iPad users will now be able to simply and securely view and edit cloud-hosted documents with full-featured Windows desktop applications like Microsoft Office, just as if they were using a local high-performance PC. Multi-touch gestures respond instantly and smoothly, while HD videos, animations and PC video games—never before usable on a remote desktop—play seamlessly.”

The FREE OnLive Desktop app comes with 2 GB of secure cloud storage and as-available access to a cloud-based Windows 7 desktop pre-populated with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, plus several utilities and touch games. Using instant-response touch gestures such as pinch and zoom, flick to scroll, drag, drop and Aero snap, users can quickly and easily navigate files, open, edit and save the ones they need, and store them securely in the cloud for access from any device through a simple Web interface. PC apps have full desktop functionality: Word documents can be created and edited with full redline and commenting capability, using a full Windows touch-screen keyboard, handwriting recognition or Bluetooth keyboard. PowerPoint presentations can be created with rich graphics, videos and animated slide transitions, and even presented directly from the iPad, either onscreen or via an external monitor. Data can be updated and analyzed instantly in Excel, translated into graphs and transferred into presentation documents. With OnLive Desktop, work is now possible anywhere you have an iPad and Internet connectivity, with the immediacy, functionality and responsiveness of a local PC.

The Free OnLive Desktop app for iPad is just the tip of the iceberg. Android®, smartphones, PC, Mac® and monitor/TV support (via the OnLive MicroConsole™ thin client with Bluetooth keyboard/mouse) are coming soon, with your same OnLive Desktop available by login from any device. Your OnLive Desktop can be accessed anywhere, on any device, at any resolution.

– OnLive Desktop Pro is coming soon, with 50 GB of cloud storage, priority access, full-featured cloud-accelerated browsing, additional PC apps, and other OnLive-unique features for just $9.99/month.

– OnLive Enterprise will be available for businesses and organizations of all sizes, seeking centralized, secure computing resources, as well as Independent Software Vendors seeking to deliver custom applications. With OnLive Enterprise, IT departments have full control of user entitlements/access privileges to both retail and ISV applications, while enabling users to access the same applications through any device. For example, a hospital can entitle different levels of records access to doctors, receptionists and patients, with full privacy, whether data is viewed on a smartphone, computer, on an easily-sterilized tablet in an examining room, or even on a hospital room TV. No user data is left behind on any device, so records remain secure if a device is lost or stolen. (IT professionals and ISVs, please contact OnLive at enterprise@onlive.com for OnLive Enterprise details and pricing.)

– OnLive Desktop Pro and Enterprise support exclusive OnLive collaborative services. Building on the same proven technology as the massive spectating Arena of the OnLive Game Service, OnLive securely enables as many as thousands of simultaneous users to view one or many OnLive Desktops from any device, with live spectating and group chat, and multi-user control. Whether using OnLive collaborative services as a shared document reader or virtual whiteboard in a small workgroups, for chatting over home videos among far-flung family members, or for lecturing with Q&A to an audience of thousands of students around the world, OnLive provides instant, media-rich collaboration.

The OnLive Desktop iPad app will be available Thursday to U.S. customers for free in the iTunes App Store, and will be released soon in the UK. Customers are encouraged to sign up early for their free OnLive account, available today at desktop.onlive.com.

Phones4u to Exclusively Sell Sony White Xperia S Smartphone in UK

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Following the announcement from Sony this week about their Xperia S smarphone, UK retailer Phones 4u will be the exclusive retailer for the Xperia S in White from March.

The Xperia S is Sony’s first Flagship smartphone, sporting an iconic new design and allowing you to enjoy everything about the device in full HD. Take snaps of your mates with the 12 MP camera and view on the 4.3-inch crystal clear LCD HD Reality display, or record HD videos and share it all on your HD TV, straight from your Xperia S. The 1.3 MP front facing camera means you can also stay in touch with friends and family via HD video chat!

The much talked about Xperia S will be available from Phones 4u stores and online from March. Pricing and launch date to be confirmed nearer the time. In the meantime you can see a hands-on review of the new Xperia S and pre-register your interest in Sony’s new flagship device from today on the Phones 4u website.

When you take out a contract on the Xperia S at Phones 4u, you’ll also get 3 months free unlimited 4u Wi-Fi. The new 4u Wi-Fi offering from Phones 4u allows you 3 months of free access to Wi-Fi from your mobile phone whenever you’re in one of The Cloud’s 6000+ hotspots across the UK. What makes 4u Wi-Fi even better is that you only have to register for Wi-Fi access ONCE. Each time you then enter one of The Cloud’s Wi-Fi hotspots, you will be automatically connected to wireless internet.

Scott Hooton, Trading Director at Phones 4u said: “The Xperia S takes the mobile HD experience to a whole new level and packages it all up in a slick new innovative design for Sony. Being the only retailer to offer both the white and black variants, along with free 4u Wi-Fi, we’re expecting the Xperia S to be a popular smartphone of choice at Phones 4u as we enter the New Year.”

Features of the Xperia S include:
·         12 MP Camera with 16x digital zoom, autofocus, 3D Sweep Panorama and 1.3 MP front facing camera
·         1080p HD Video Recording and playback, with HD 720p for video chat
·         Bluetooth® technology v 3.0
·         4.3 inch capacitive touchscreen with LCD HD display
·         1280 x 720 pixel resolution
·         1.5GHz Qualcomm MSM8260 dual core processor
·         1GB(RAM) + 32GB Flash memory eMMC
·         Google Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system
·         3D Games and Music player with 3D surround sound
·         HDMI support

CES 2012: Mobee Technology Introduces Magic Feet

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CES 2012: Mobee Technology Introduces Magic Feet

Today at CES, Mobee Technology introduced the Magic Feet wireless charging station.

It’s designed to wirelessly charge the Apple Magic Mouse, and either the Apple Wireless Keyboard or Magic Trackpad.

The Magic Feet device sits neatly on the foot of the iMac, and solves the problem of battery management for Apple wireless peripherals. Simply rest your mouse, keyboard or trackpad by the Magic Feet, and using inductive charging technology, the supplied battery packs are charged. It means no more wasteful single use batteries, and no fiddling with rechargeable battery management. So it’s better for the environment too.

To fully charge a device from empty takes six hours, and once charged it will run for up to ten days. Magic Feet can charge three devices at once.

The discreet aluminum design of the Magic Feet additionally houses a powered four-port USB hub. These can be used to charge devices that don’t yet have inductive charging technology solutions, or simply as additional USB ports.

The Magic Feet package includes two special inductive battery packs. One is shaped like the 2x AA sized batteries found in the Magic Trackpad and the Wireless Keyboard, and can be used in either. The other replaces the 2x AA batteries in the Magic Mouse.

The Magic Feet joins the other innovative Mobee enhancements for Apple peripherals; The Magic Charger, The Magic Bar and The Magic Numpad.

Magic Feet will be available from early March, at MSRP $149.90 (USD), €149.90/£134.99 (including VAT in Europe). Mobee products are available across the world in retail and online Apple Stores.

For more information, check out www.mobeetechnology.com.

Kingston Technology Adds HyperX Red, New Look for LoVo

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Jan 11, 2012

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Kingston Technology Adds HyperX Red, New Look for LoVo

Kingston Technology today announced the launch of HyperX Red Limited Edition Memory and a new look for HyperX LoVo low-voltage modules.

These memory modules have a new look and are designed for PC modders, system builders and entry-level gamers looking to push the performance envelope.

HyperX Red Limited Edition has a sleek and aggressive look that provides a stylish accent to any motherboard or desktop computer in which it is installed. HyperX Red is Intel XMP ready and is available in 8GB kits and 4GB single modules at 1600MHz and 1333MHz, in both 1.65v and 1.5v. With the ease of installation and HyperX reliability, these new modules meet the needs of consumers and gamers alike who seek higher performance via faster speeds and larger capacities.

Kingston® has also redesigned the look of its HyperX LoVo low-voltage modules. The new streamlined HyperX LoVo will remain in its standard green color but with a heatspreader similar to the HyperX Genesis. HyperX LoVo consumes less power and reduces heat thus requiring less fan speed to create a cool and quiet machine. Running at 1600MHz at 1.35v or 1333MHz at 1.25v, it is perfect for Intel’s mini-ITX ‘Apple Glen’ motherboards, AMD’s Llano platform and “always on” home theater PCs or home media servers. HyperX LoVo is available in 8GB and 4GB kits of two.

“The enthusiast community knows the HyperX brand is synonymous with high speed, high quality and stylish design,” said Stephane Rizzetto, EMEA Product Development Manager of DRAM, Kingston. “The new HyperX Red and the updated look of LoVo are great additions to our HyperX family. We have high-performance memory solutions to meet the specific needs of everyone from the entry-level gamer to the seasoned professional.”

Kingston HyperX memory is backed by a lifetime warranty and free 24/7 technical support. For more information visit www.kingston.com/hyperx.

Kingston Digital Wi-Drive Now Supports Kindle Fire

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Jan 11, 2012

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Kingston Digital Wi-Drive Now Supports Kindle Fire

Kingston Digital, today announced an app to enable Wi-Drive use with Kindle Fire.

Shipping in later Q1, Kingston Wi-Drive will also be available in a 64GB capacity. In addition, existing Wi-Drive users can get a free app update for Apple devices that allow AirPlay and DRM support.

The award-winning Kingston Wi-Drive is wireless portable storage for tablets and Smartphone devices including Kindle Fire, Apple® iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, and lets users store and share content wirelessly with three users simultaneously.

Kingston Wi-Drive was first released in 2011 for Apple devices and can now be used for the Android-based Kindle Fire tablet. The app, available on the Amazon Appstore for Android, allows Kindle Fire users to expand the capacity of the device beyond the 8GB of internal storage.

The 64GB version coming soon allows even more storage and sharing, and joins the Wi-Drive family currently available in 16GB and 32GB capacities. An app update for Apple devices allows AirPlay support for streaming of music*, photos and videos**. For iPhone users working with documents, Wi-Drive presents the “Open in” option so the user can select which app to use to view the document, and also allows copying to the Wi-Drive app. Purchased or DRM content can now be accessed on Apple mobile devices through the Safari browser via the Wi-Drive’s IP address as long as the device is assigned to a computer using an iTunes account.

“Since its debut, Kingston Wi-Drive has been a success with Apple mobile device users. As more consumers adopt Kindle Fire as their mobile device for personal media consumption, we are proud to help this new segment of users store and share photos, videos, music and much more,” said Krystian Jaroszynski, Product Marketing Manager Flash, Kingston Technology. “The combination of the app update, higher capacity and Kindle Fire support makes Wi-Drive the perfect wireless storage solution for mobile users.”

Kingston Wi-Drive allows users to stream videos, access music or share files with tablets and smartphone owners. The distinctively designed, pocket-sized Wi-Drive utilizes Flash-based technology to store data from USB-compatible PCs. These files are then easily retrieved via Wi-Drive’s built-in wireless signal without requiring cables or an Internet connection. Three users can work simultaneously with different file types from a single Wi-Drive without any performance disruption.

Western Digital Introduces Netflix and BBC iPlayer for the WD TV Live HD Media Player

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Jan 10, 2012

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Western Digital Introduces Netflix and BBC iPlayer for the WD TV Live HD Media Player

WD announced today that the BBC iPlayer service and Netflix will be part of it’s WD TV Live HD Media Player.

The services join YouTube, Spotify and many other premium entertainment and information services available to customers through WD TV media players, enabling access to a range of TV and radio programmes and films on the biggest screen in their home – the high-definition television.

Additionally, unlike many other streaming media players available in the market, WD TV media players also let customers enjoy a broad variety of digital media they already own, such as photos, video and music, on their home entertainment systems, creating a unified entertainment experience. WD TV devices support a wide range of file formats for streaming content from any connected USB drive, digital camcorder or camera, network drive such as the My Book Live personal cloud storage and any networked PC or Mac computer in the home.

WD TV Live users in the UK will gain access to over 400 hours of BBC TV and radio content, including HD programmes, from the previous seven days and as they are transmitted live.

With more than 20 million streaming members globally, Netflix, Inc. is the world’s leading Internet subscription service for enjoying films and TV shows. Netflix members in the UK and Ireland can instantly watch unlimited films and TV episodes streamed over the Internet to WD TV media players, PCs, Macs and TVs, as well as other Internet-connected devices. WD TV Live customers with a Netflix membership simply connect to their Netflix account to instantly watch on their TVs.

“Netflix has become a ‘must have’ for consumer electronics devices,” said Netflix vice president of business development Bill Holmes. “We’re proud to align with WD to include Netflix on the WD TV Live streaming media players and to provide consumers with another great choice for enjoying unlimited films and TV programmes streaming over the Internet for a low monthly subscription price from Netflix.”

“Over 3 million WD TV media players have been sold worldwide to date, fulfilling consumer demand for a product that integrates quality content from providers like BBC, Netflix and Spotify with consumers’ personal content such as photos, videos and music,” said Chris Bull, director of marketing for connected home solutions for WD. “Further, WD personalises this entertainment experience by offering users mobile access to their content and enabling customisation of their WD TV experience. We designed today’s generation of WD TV players from years of feedback from our customers.”

The WD TV line of media players can be purchased at select retailers worldwide and online at http://www.shopwd.co.uk

Roku Streaming Players Finally Launch in the U.K. and Ireland

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Jan 10, 2012

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Roku Streaming Players Finally Launch in the U.K. and Ireland

Back in November we told you that the Roku players were coming to the UK in 2012, and finally they are coming to the UK.

Here is the press release:

Roku ®, the leading streaming platform in the U.S., today announced the company’s launch in Europe with the first of its streaming players now available for purchase in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Consumers living in those two countries can choose from two of Roku’s best-‐selling models in the U.S. – the Roku LT and the Roku 2 XS – with both now available for pre-‐order at Amazon.co.uk.

Roku currently features more than 40 channels of content in the U.K. and Ireland including on-‐demand films and programmes from Netflix and Crackle (Crackle is currently not available in Ireland); live and on-‐ demand sports from MLB.TV and Ultimate Fighting Championship organisation; music from Classical TV and TuneIn; photos and videos from Facebook and Flickr; news and entertainment from WSJ Live from the Wall Street Journal, FoxNews.com and others from around the world – plus casual games like Angry Birds. Roku expects to announce additional major content channels by the time its players ship to customers in the U.K and Ireland.

“Roku launched the first ever streaming player to deliver Netflix to consumers in the U.S. and now we are among the first to bring Netflix to residents of the U.K. and Ireland,” said Clive Hudson, vice president and general manager for Europe at Roku. “In addition to Netflix, we are launching with a variety of entertainment channels and look forward to expanding our content selection in the same way that we have in the U.S. where we have more than 400 channels today.”

“Roku players will offer new Netflix members in the U.K. and Ireland a great streaming experience with high-‐quality video delivered through an easy-‐to-‐use product with an attractive price,” said Greg Peters, vice president of product development at Netflix. “We’re happy to count Roku amongst the devices that stream films and TV programmes to the TVs of our new members in these countries.”

“Crackle’s ad-‐supported service on Roku players in the U.K. will provide consumers with a uniquely curated experience that includes a variety of Hollywood movies and TV episodes for free,” said Eric

Berger, executive vice president, digital networks, Sony Pictures Television. “Roku is an exceptional partner and we’re delighted to grow our relationship as they expand into these new territories to bring an unparalleled viewing experience to consumers.”

The Roku LT is the lowest-‐cost option for streaming Roku’s video and music entertainment directly to a TV, without a PC. The Roku LT connects to the Internet instantly via built-‐in WiFi and supports up to 720p high-‐definition video.

The Roku 2 XS provides the ultimate in TV entertainment. It features the content found on the Roku LT and adds casual games including Angry Birds. To enable casual gaming, the Roku 2 XS features an included motion-‐controlled game remote – which connects via Bluetooth – and a MicroSD slot for additional game storage. The Roku 2 XS supports up to 1080p high-‐definition video and includes an Ethernet port, in addition to built-‐in WiFi, for a wired Internet connection. It also includes a USB port for playing music, videos and photos off of any USB drive.

Both the Roku LT and the Roku 2 XS connect to standard-‐definition or high-‐definition TVs via RCA or HDMI.

Roku’s open streaming platform brings new content providers to the TV screen and expands the offerings of existing platforms such as channels found on traditional cable and satellite networks. Content providers interested in delivering entertainment to the TV can contact Roku at partners@roku.com.

The Roku LT and the Roku 2 XS are available for pre-‐order now at http://www.Amazon.co.uk for suggested retail prices of £49.99 and £99.99 respectively. Both models are expected to ship at the end of January. Additional retailers in the U.K. will be announced at a later date.

CES 2012 : D-Link Unveil the All-in-One Mobile Companion

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Jan 10, 2012

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CES 2012 : D-Link Unveil the All-in-One Mobile Companion

D-Link today unveiled an innovative new product every traveling tablet and smartphone owner needs – the D-Link® All-in-One Mobile Companion (DIR-505).

In addition to offering instant wireless access wherever an existing network is available, the new portable device also features USB sharing capabilities, enabling users to share videos, music and photos from an external hard drive or thumb drive to any iPad®, iPhone® or Android™ device. For added convenience, the All-in-One Mobile Companion allows users to sync files and charge smartphones, offering the ultimate set of features for home or on-the-go convenience.

“The All-in-One Mobile Companion is perfect for travelers and mobile professionals, allowing people to access content on an external hard drive or thumb drive from any mobile device, as well as sync videos, music and photos, automatically,” said Daniel Kelley, associate vice president of marketing, D-Link North America. “In addition, it serves as a great travel router/access point for instant wireless from any hotel or conference room where a network already exists.”

Smaller than a standard mouse, the new All-in-One Mobile Companion offers instant Wi-Fi coupled with a range of useful features designed for today’s mobile professional. Easy one-touch Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ensures users are up and running quickly, and the free SharePort Cloud app for both Android and iOS devices offers access to videos, music and photos from anywhere. The All-in-One Mobile Companion features a USB port for sharing content from a USB storage device or charging smartphones, as well as an Ethernet Port that enables users to easily connect to an existing network in a conference room or hotel room.

More about the D-Link All-in-One Mobile Companion (DIR-505)

The All-in-One Mobile Companion offers a range of features in an affordable, compact device:

USB Port for seamlessly viewing and synchronizing videos, music, photos, and more from a connected USB storage device to any iOS or Android tablet, smartphone or computer browser
Free iOS and Android apps for tablets and smartphones
Wireless N150 travel router
Ability to act as an Access Point to wirelessly extend an existing network
10/100 Ethernet Port
Built in AC plug for easy traveling and use – no additional cables or power adapters required
USB Port for charging a smartphone device (when not used with a USB storage device)

D-Link’s All-in-One Mobile Companion (DIR-505) will be displayed at the 2012 International CES, Jan. 10-13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nev. For more information and detailed specs, visit http://www.dlink.com.

Availability and Pricing

The All-in-One Mobile Companion DIR-505 will be available in April for less than $75 throughout D-Link’s network of U.S. e-tail and retail outlets and at the company’s online store.

CES 2012 : D-Link Introduce Two New High Speed Routers

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CES 2012 : D-Link Introduce Two New High Speed Routers

D-Link today expanded its award-winning line of amplifi high-performance home networking solutions to include the HD Media Router 3000 (DIR-857) with SharePort Cloud technology, and the Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router (DHP-1565).

Offering industry-leading speeds of up to 900 Mbps, HD Fuel® for automatic bandwidth prioritization and new SharePort Cloud to remotely manage and share content, the D-Link® HD Media Router 3000 provides high-performance connectivity to support a range of bandwidth intensive applications. Delivering industry-exclusive 500Mbps PowerLine bandwidth, the D-Link Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router taps into a home’s existing electrical wiring to extend wired and Wi-Fi networking to hard-to-reach places for enhanced gaming, HD media streaming and super-fast Internet.

“The latest additions to our amplifi line underscore the growing needs of connected homes – an ever-expanding list of bandwidth-intensive applications and instant access to personal content anywhere, anytime,” said Daniel Kelley, associate vice president of marketing, D-Link North America. “Whether gaming online, streaming HD media or extending your home network to multiple rooms, the new HD Media Router 3000 and Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router allow consumers to truly focus on enjoying and sharing their content at home or remotely.”

The flagship HD Media Router 3000 combines industry-leading data transfer rates of up to 900 Mbps with HD Fuel technology to prioritize bandwidth and deliver uninterrupted 1080p HD video streams, lag-free online gaming, and ultra-fast downloads of large media files. Boasting a sleek design that fits any home environment, the high-performance N900 (N450 + N450) simultaneous dual band router also features exclusive USB 3.0 for 10x faster streaming than USB 2.0, and an SD card slot to share and access media across a network.

Joining the company’s new portfolio of cloud-enabled devices, the HD Media Router 3000 also features unique SharePort Cloud technology and SharePort Mobile apps to access, share and manage content between family, friends and devices from a single location. Consumers can access documents, photos, music, and videos using free native iOS and Android™ apps for Apple® iPad®, iPhone® and Android devices. In addition, for connecting a home entertainment system, the HD Media Router 3000 boasts 4 Gigabit ports with true Gigabit connectivity for industry-leading wired Ethernet speeds.

The Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router (DHP-1565) is ideal for homes or small offices where concrete walls, successive floors or other architectural impediments inhibit a wireless signal. Simply plug the Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router into an electrical outlet and the technology distributes broadband to Internet-enabled devices wirelessly or through the electrical wiring in a home at speeds of up to 500Mbps over the PowerLine AV network for superior HD video performance and up to 300Mbps over the wireless network. In addition, a USB 2.0 port with SharePort Plus technology enables users to connect and share USB printers and devices across a network.

More about the amplifi HD Media Router 3000

Named an International CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree, the HD Media Router 3000 offers a range of features, including:

Two Gbps Bi-directional routing – True Gigabit speed
Industry-fastest N900 (N450 + N450) speed
ndustry-exclusive HD Fuel automatic Quality of Service (QoS) for uninterrupted HD media streaming, gaming and Internet calls
Industry-exclusive USB 3.0 port for 10x faster streams than USB 2.0
SharePort Cloud technology lets users share and access media content such as videos, music and photos stored on a USB storage device or SDIO card both locally and remotely
SD card slot for sharing videos and media across a network
Four Gigabit Ethernet ports for blazing wired connectivity

More about the amplifi Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router:

Leading the way in PowerLine technology, the Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router offers a host of performance benefits, including:

Up to 500Mbps for PowerLine AV Network and up to 300Mbps for Wireless Network and 4 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports for great wired connectivity
USB 2.0 port with SharePort Plus for sharing USB printers or storage devices across a network
Intelligent Antenna Technology eliminates dead spots
Common Connect Button for easy PowerLine and Wireless Setup
Built-in QoS Engine for enhanced Internet experience
Whole-home coverage without unsightly cables

Availability and Pricing

D-Link’s amplifi HD Media Router 3000 and Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router will be displayed at the 2012 International CES, Jan. 10-13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nev. The HD Media Router 3000 will be available in late-January with a retail price of $169.99 and the Wireless N PowerLine Gigabit Router will be available January with a retail price of $159.99 throughout D-Link’s network of U.S. e-tail and retail outlets, and at the company’s online store.

CES 2012 : D-Link Unveils Industry’s First Sub-$50 Cloud Router

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Andrew Edney

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Jan 10, 2012

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CES 2012 : D-Link Unveils Industry’s First Sub-$50 Cloud Router

D-Link today also introduced the industry’s first sub-$50 Wi-Fi router with advanced cloud services – the new D-Link® Cloud Router (DIR-605L).

In addition to bringing cutting-edge, cloud-enabled devices to market, D-Link’s new Cloud Services provide remote sharing and management capabilities through its award-winning mydlink™ portal and mydlink apps for iPhone®, iPad® and Android™ devices.

“D-Link’s new Cloud Services ensure your home network is in the palm of your hand, wherever you are,” said Daniel Kelley, associate vice president of marketing, D-Link North America. “We’ve built a significant cloud platform offering real-time access to a range of products and features from anywhere you can get an Internet signal via the mydlink portal and apps. From remotely watching a live video feed of your pet via a pan/tilt cloud camera, to monitoring what’s going on with your home network, to accessing a movie from a USB thumb drive plugged into the back of a router, we are committed to delivering more power and convenience to consumers than ever before.”

Launched in 2009, the mydlink.com portal changed the paradigm for network cameras, allowing users to easily access their video feeds anywhere, at any time, without any complex configuration. D-Link’s new Cloud Services and products feature the same remote convenience and ease-of-use, giving consumers access via mydlink.com to a range of networking devices and capabilities in a few simple taps or clicks. It allows users to easily share a home network with friends, family and co-workers via a personal D-Link cloud, share and access content across devices with an easy-to-use app, and remotely control a home network – from determining network users, to how and when the network is used, to e-mail alerts that warn against intrusion attempts.

The D-Link portfolio of cloud offerings brings to market a range of cloud-enabled routers and network cameras offering anytime, anywhere home network access and control:
The Cloud Router (DIR-605L) brings cloud capabilities to the masses, allowing users to utilize the industry-leading mydlink Cloud Services portal and mobile apps to see what websites are being visited in a home network – great for parents – and set alerts for network intrusions from anywhere in the world. Easy to set-up and use, the Cloud Router offers speeds of up to 300 Mbps and four Fast Ethernet ports for expanded connectivity.

The D-Link® Cloud Camera 5000 (DCS-5222L) is a versatile surveillance solution for a home or small office offering users remote pan/tilt capabilities to view more of an area, automatic day/night viewing, remote control functionality, and a microSD slot for local recording, allowing consumers to monitor what matters most via a live view through a web browser or mobile device. With remote control of the camera’s view to see up to 340 degrees, 720p high-definition video, and enhanced remote security options, the Cloud Camera 5000 provides crisp and clear live HD video streams.

The amplifi™ HD Media Router 3000 (DIR-857) with SharePort Cloud rounds out D-Link’s portfolio of cloud products as a high-performance home network solution offering data transfer rates of up to 900 Mbps(1) with HD Fuel® technology to deliver uninterrupted 1080p HD video streams, lag-free online gaming, and ultra-fast downloads. Its unique SharePort™ Cloud technology allows users to store, share and manage content between people and devices from a single location, as well as access documents, photos, music, and videos using free native apps for iPhone, iPad and Android devices.
Over the next year, D-Link will continue to expand its Cloud Services, including solutions for remote storing and sharing of personal content. More information on cloud-enabled devices, planned firmware updates, and enhanced Cloud Services is available at http://cloud.dlink.com.

Availability
D-Link’s Cloud Services and products are on display at the 2012 International CES, Jan. 10-13, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nev. The Cloud Router (DIR-605L) with an estimated price of $39.99 is now available at select U.S. e-tail outlets and at the company’s online store.