It’s hard to truly see how big this is, but based on that USB port in front we can kind of guesstimate the size, and the Sony SMP-N100 is definitely bigger than Apple’s set-top box. It does the regular stuff, such as stream video content (Yup, that includes Netflix) and connect to the internet via wifi
It’s hard to truly see how big this is, but based on that USB port in front we can kind of guesstimate the size, and the Sony SMP-N100 is definitely bigger than Apple’s set-top box.
It does the regular stuff, such as stream video content (Yup, that includes Netflix) and connect to the internet via wifi. You can also watch YouTube and video formats such as DivX and MKV. In addition, this does have a couple of cool sounding features that make it more interesting than some of the competing boxes. It connects to your iTunes library like Apple TV does, and it also has a feature called “Content Noise Reduction” we’re not sure how well that will work, but it’s claimed to improve the quality of streamed content. We’ll have to see about that, at $130, it’s not much more expensive than Apple TV, and has some of the necessary ports for those who have TVs without an HDMI in. The box should be launching in October. We will keep a lookout for a specified release date.
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Sony’s SMP-N100, It’s like a Bigger Apple TV
It’s hard to truly see how big this is, but based on that USB port in front we can kind of guesstimate the size, and the Sony SMP-N100 is definitely bigger than Apple’s set-top box.
It’s hard to truly see how big this is, but based on that USB port in front we can kind of guesstimate the size, and the Sony SMP-N100 is definitely bigger than Apple’s set-top box.
It does the regular stuff, such as stream video content (Yup, that includes Netflix) and connect to the internet via wifi. You can also watch YouTube and video formats such as DivX and MKV. In addition, this does have a couple of cool sounding features that make it more interesting than some of the competing boxes. It connects to your iTunes library like Apple TV does, and it also has a feature called “Content Noise Reduction” we’re not sure how well that will work, but it’s claimed to improve the quality of streamed content. We’ll have to see about that, at $130, it’s not much more expensive than Apple TV, and has some of the necessary ports for those who have TVs without an HDMI in. The box should be launching in October. We will keep a lookout for a specified release date.
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Sony’s SMP-N100, It’s like a Bigger Apple TV
It’s hard to truly see how big this is, but based on that USB port in front we can kind of guesstimate the size, and the Sony SMP-N100 is definitely bigger than Apple’s set-top box.
It’s hard to truly see how big this is, but based on that USB port in front we can kind of guesstimate the size, and the Sony SMP-N100 is definitely bigger than Apple’s set-top box.
It does the regular stuff, such as stream video content (Yup, that includes Netflix) and connect to the internet via wifi. You can also watch YouTube and video formats such as DivX and MKV. In addition, this does have a couple of cool sounding features that make it more interesting than some of the competing boxes. It connects to your iTunes library like Apple TV does, and it also has a feature called “Content Noise Reduction” we’re not sure how well that will work, but it’s claimed to improve the quality of streamed content. We’ll have to see about that, at $130, it’s not much more expensive than Apple TV, and has some of the necessary ports for those who have TVs without an HDMI in. The box should be launching in October. We will keep a lookout for a specified release date.
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Sony’s SMP-N100, It’s like a Bigger Apple TV
When a new technology or practice of media consumption shows its ability to damage the hegemony of the film industry it resorts to a series of gimmicks to try and up ticket sales. As televisions became the new standard in the American home the film business first switched to a 16:9 widescreen format, and then began going even further with its attractions by creating events around films, mixing performance art, and adding a whole number of non-film elements. It is in this climate where 3D first emerged. Now, in a world of declining ticket sales, an unreasonable fear around film piracy, and an increasing focus on “pull” models of film watching, the 3D glasses are back. Since technologies exist in such a copacetic model in modern times it served to reason that the 3D feature made its way home to HD televisions almost immediately, and there is now a possibility that 3D filmmaking could be a staple that is going to be with us for a while.
When a new technology or practice of media consumption shows its ability to damage the hegemony of the film industry it resorts to a series of gimmicks to try and up ticket sales. As televisions became the new standard in the American home the film business first switched to a 16:9 widescreen format, and then began going even further with its attractions by creating events around films, mixing performance art, and adding a whole number of non-film elements. It is in this climate where 3D first emerged.
Now, in a world of declining ticket sales, an unreasonable fear around film piracy, and an increasing focus on “pull” models of film watching, the 3D glasses are back. Since technologies exist in such a copacetic model in modern times it served to reason that the 3D feature made its way home to HD televisions almost immediately, and there is now a possibility that 3D filmmaking could be a staple that is going to be with us for a while.
It is with this in mind that Spatial View is developing its own iPhone app for 3D film viewing that will go along with a peripheral for your iPhone. Spatial View will not actually require you to wear glasses, as is traditionally assumed with 3D, but instead using a thin film cover that will go over your iPhone’s touch screen. This will allow for a more independent form of 3D viewing, which makes a lot more sense for iPhone video watching as this is much more focused in on quick blasts of audience time rather than long sessions of film watching.
Whether or not this hand held 3D technology with your iPhone is going to be a real aspect of use will be determined entirely by where the film community goes. This technology does not have a significant history of success, but use with hand held devices like the iPhone may be unique enough to help it succeed.
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Three Dimensions: 3D Video and the iPhone
After being spotted online in a bunch of pretty high res live photos, HTC HD7 is once again the talk of the town. The device’s specifications were leaked online in a full list and apparently the unit is coming to T-Mobile, fact confirmed by the support for the carrier’s AWS bands
After being spotted online in a bunch of pretty high res live photos, HTC HD7 is once again the talk of the town. The device’s specifications were leaked online in a full list and apparently the unit is coming to T-Mobile, fact confirmed by the support for the carrier’s AWS bands.
This is quite a powerful setup, perfect for running the likes of Windows Phone 7:
Dimension: 122 x 68 x11.2mm
CPU: Qualcomm QSD8250, 1GHz
Memory: 512MB ROM, 8GB internal memory, microSD card slot, 576MB RAM
Display: 4.3 inch TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen, 480 x 800 pixels
Connectivity: HSPA/UMTS/EDGE/GPRS/GSM, HSDPA, A-GPS, Bluetooth 2.1, WiFi, USB 2.0
Camera: 5MP, autofocus, 2x LED Flash,
Battery: 1230mAh
Other features: digital compass, motion G sensor, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, kickstand
This certainly looks like a nifty follow-up to the HTC HD2, as some claim this device to be. So, will it be HTC HD3 or HD7 after all?
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