CE Pricing

Xbox 360 HD DVD Player Accessory to Sell for $199

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 29, 2006 - 2:04pm.

Redmond, Wash. - Microsoft announced this week that its HD DVD drive accessory for the Xbox 360 video game console will sell for $199 when it ships to the U.S. in mid-November. The drive is Microsoft's answer to Sony's inclusion of its own next-generation DVD format -- Blu-ray -- in its forthcoming PlayStation 3 console.

Microsoft Sets $249 Price, Nov. 14 Launch Date for Portable Zune Player

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 28, 2006 - 1:56pm.

Redmond, Wash. - Microsoft announced on Thursday that its Zune portable digital media player will go on sale in the U.S. on Nov. 14 for $249. In addition to a small library of pre-loaded songs, music videos and short films, the Wi-Fi-enabled device will allow sharing of songs and other media between Zune players. Microsoft will also simultaneously launch the Zune Marketplace, an online store with millions of songs that Zune users can download in unlimited numbers to the 30GB device for $14.99 per month. Songs can also be purchased individually using "Microsoft Points," for 79 points per track -- much like a pre-paid phone card. Microsoft has also readied a full range of accessories for the Zune, including premium headphones and products that connect the player to a home or car stereo. "On Nov. 14 we're delivering not only a device, but a shared, social experience that will be shaped by the collective imagination of consumers," said Chris Stephenson, general manager of global marketing for Zune.

MediaREADY Introduces $29 Aero MP3 Player

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 26, 2006 - 12:53am.

Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. - MediaREADY on Tuesday introduced its line of Aero portable MP3 players. The players feature an FM tuner, FM recording and between 128MB and 2GB of music storage. Florida-based MediaREADY said pricing for the players will start at $29 when they ship to retailers in October.

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Toshiba Introduces Second-Generation HD DVD Players

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 15, 2006 - 11:19am.

Denver - Japanese consumer electronics firm Toshiba this week introduced its second-generation HD DVD players for the U.S. market. The new entry-level HD-A2, which will sell for $499 upon its release in October, will output HD DVD content through the HDMI interface in 720p or 1080i, while the high-end HD-XA2 will output at 720p, 1080i, or 1920 x 1080p -- the highest HD signal currently available. The HD-XA2 is slated for release in December and will retail for $999.

Microsoft Details Xbox 360 Accessories; Expands Global Distribution

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 23, 2006 - 1:16pm.

Leipzig, Germany - Microsoft on Wednesday introduced several new gaming accessories for its Xbox 360 console, including a USB camera, wireless racing wheel, wireless headset and wireless gaming receiver.

Sony Introduces New Flash-based Walkman Music Players

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 1, 2006 - 3:21pm.

San Diego - Sony on Tuesday introduced a new line of flash-based Walkman digital music players, the NW-E Series, which will ship to retailers in August. The players each feature a built-in FM tuner, and support for AAC, MP3, WMA and ATRAC music file formats. NW-E Series players will be offered in 512MB ($70; blue), 1GB ($100; silver, pink) and 2GB ($130; black, violet, lime green) capacities.

ReplayTV Introduces Digital Video Recorder PC Software

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 28, 2006 - 8:07pm.

Cupertino, Calif. - ReplayTV, a unit of Japan's D&M Holdings that develops digital video recorder technology, on Wednesday announced the release of its ReplayTV PC Edition.

Creative Technology Debuts Zen V Plus MP3 Player

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 21, 2006 - 1:38pm.

Milpitas, Calif. - Consumer electronics firm Creative Technology on Wednesday introduced its Zen V Plus MP3 player, a pocket-sized device with a 1.5-inch color screen for displaying photos and video.

Creative Introduces $99 Zen Aurvana In-Ear Headphones

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 19, 2006 - 1:56pm.

Milpitas, Calif. - Consumer electronics firm Creative Technology on Monday introduced its Zen Aurvana in-ear headphones.

Energizer Develops Rechargeable Battery Packs for iPods, Cell Phones

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 15, 2006 - 1:31pm.

St. Louis - Energizer on Thursday introduced a new line of portable, battery-driven power packs that can supply power to cell phones, portable game devices and Apple's iPod.

DLO Introduces $70 FM Radio Accessory for iPod Nano

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 9, 2006 - 1:12pm.

Durham, N.C. - Consumer electronics firm Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO) has introduced a $70 FM radio accessory for Apple's iPod Nano.

RCA Releases First HD DVD Player in U.S.

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 2, 2006 - 12:01pm.

Indianapolis, Ind. - Consumer electronics manufacturer Thomson on Friday introduced its first HD DVD player in the U.S., the $499 RCA HDV5000.

Sling Media Introduces TV "Placeshifting" Service in U.K.

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on May 30, 2006 - 1:22pm.

London - Sling Media, a provider of devices that allow users to access their premium home TV channels from any Internet-connected device, on Tuesday announced the availability of its Slingbox set-top in the U.K.

Fortuna Introduces $5,000 Component MP3 Player for Classical Music

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on May 25, 2006 - 5:29am.

San Diego - Fortuna Classical Music, a firm that says its focus is the technological and social advancement of classical music, on Thursday introduced a component MP3 player designed especially for playing classical music.

Iriver Introduces Portable Player Compatible with MTV Urge Service

Authored by dmw on May 17, 2006 - 3:40pm.

Vancouver, Wash. - Consumer electronics maker iriver on Wednesday introduced its iriver clix portable media player, a 2GB flash memory-based player that features video playback, photo viewing and music storage. The $199 device supports the portable subscription feature available through the Urge digital music service launched by MTV and Microsoft.

Sony Unveils Blu-ray VAIO Laptops, "Micro PC"

Authored by dmw on May 16, 2006 - 12:56pm.

San Diego - Sony Electronics on Tuesday introduced its first Blu-ray Disc-enabled notebook PCs, as well as a "micro-portable" PC that includes a full Windows XP operating system, weighs just over a pound and features a 4.5-inch screen. The Sony VAIO AR series, priced at between $1,800 and $3,500, will become available this summer and be the first Sony notebooks to feature a Blu-ray drive. The Premium $3,500 model will play movies in full 1080p high-definition resolution, and also feature HDMI output for HDTVs. Meanwhile, Sony's pocket-sized VAIO UX Micro PC will feature two built-in cameras, for VoIP and taking photos. The device will sell for $1,800 when it begins selling in July.

PlayStation 3 to Debut on Nov. 17 With $599 Price Tag

Authored by dmw on May 9, 2006 - 5:25pm.

Los Angeles - Sony Computer Entertainment of America on Tuesday unveiled its next-generation PlayStation 3 video game console, which will go on sale in North America on Nov. 17 as part of a worldwide simultaneous launch. From the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, Sony said the console will sell for $599 with a 60GB hard drive, or in a less fully-featured version with a 20GB hard drive for $499. Both versions will feature the Cell processor and be able to play movies on Sony's next-generation DVD format, Blu-ray; other features include Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, and support for output of high-definition video up to 1080p. Sony has also designed a new controller for the PS3, featuring a six-axis motion-sensing system. The company aims to ship 4 million PS3 consoles by Dec. 31, and 2 million more by March 31, 2007.

Apple Introduces Cheaper iPod Mini, iPod Photo Players

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on February 23, 2005 - 4:36am.

Cupertino, Calif. -- Apple on Wednesday introduced a new line of lower-priced, higher-capacity iPod mini digital music players and iPod photo players. The company lowered the price for its 4GB iPod mini from $249 to $199, and introduced a 6GB model priced at $249. Both models feature increased battery life of up to 18 hours, and support USB 2.0 connectivity for the first time, in addition to Apple's proprietary FireWire connection. Apple also introduced a new $349, 30GB iPod photo player, which sports a high-resolution color screen for viewing digital photos, and lowered the cost of its 60GB iPod photo from $599 to $449. Apple also launched a $29 camera adapter for the devices, which for the first time will allow the iPod photo to download photos directly from a camera, instead of first loading them onto a computer.

Xbox 360 HD DVD Player Accessory to Sell for $199

Microsoft Sets $249 Price, Nov. 14 Launch Date for Portable Zune Player

MediaREADY Introduces $29 Aero MP3 Player

Toshiba Introduces Second-Generation HD DVD Players

Microsoft Details Xbox 360 Accessories; Expands Global Distribution

Sony Introduces New Flash-based Walkman Music Players

ReplayTV Introduces Digital Video Recorder PC Software

Creative Technology Debuts Zen V Plus MP3 Player

Creative Introduces $99 Zen Aurvana In-Ear Headphones

Energizer Develops Rechargeable Battery Packs for iPods, Cell Phones

DLO Introduces $70 FM Radio Accessory for iPod Nano

RCA Releases First HD DVD Player in U.S.

Sling Media Introduces TV "Placeshifting" Service in U.K.

Fortuna Introduces $5,000 Component MP3 Player for Classical Music

Iriver Introduces Portable Player Compatible with MTV Urge Service

Sony Unveils Blu-ray VAIO Laptops, "Micro PC"

PlayStation 3 to Debut on Nov. 17 With $599 Price Tag

Apple Introduces Cheaper iPod Mini, iPod Photo Players

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