Tag archive: Ken Lowe

These three new devices define a new product category, combining the utility of a digital media storage device with simplicity of a plug-n-play consumer appliance. Portable media devices are a relatively new class of product, driven by the need to conveniently play PC-based and downloaded Internet content on any television without the need of a wired or wireless network. With PCs becoming the media center for home entertainment, consumers… Read More

Based on Sigma's EM8620L media processor, this new product features support for Windows Media(R) Video 9 (WMV9) format as well as wireless networking. The LinkTheater is a convenient multi-function product, offering all the features of an enhanced DVD player, as well as the ability to network with two or more PC networks through Buffalo's LinkStation. The LinkTheater also includes a USB 2.0 port allowing consumers to simply… Read More

MediaWiz HD, a successor model of MediaWiz Plus released in February 2004, is equipped with the Sigma Designs EM8620L, the most advanced digital media processor available. The EM8620L enables video decoding of Windows Media Video 9 (WMV9), the popular new format for high definition video and supports IEEE802.11G (broadband wireless LAN standard). Corporate samples will begin shipping at the end of July and commercial shipments will begin at… Read More

The DP-500, powered by the EM8550 DVD processor from Sigma Designs (Nasdaq: SIGM), is a revolutionary network-connected DVD player from KiSS Technology that is capable of playing back DivX video,including versions 3.xx, 4.xx and 5.xx. DivX.com is the first retail channel in the United States to offer the DP-500 for sale, at the price of U.S. $299.00 The "DivX Certified" badge ensures consumers that a device will play back DivX ® video… Read More

The Vizio is compatible with HDTV formats including 480p, 1080i and 720p. It comes standard with an integrated 181-channel NTSC/PAL TV tuner, stand and built-in stereo speakers. Suggested retailprice is $3,999. The thin (3.2 inch deep), widescreen (16:9) plasma display boasts 20% or 150 square inches more viewing area than a 42 inch display. It has a 160-degree viewing angle, 800:1 contrast ratio, and 16.77million colors. A “fanless”… Read More