Tag archive: touch screen interface

Oh, how time flies: It’s been three long years since Digital Trends last did a roundup of legal music download sites, and my, hasn’t the baby grown? Some of the big names are still around (i.e. iTunes). Some of the smaller names that showed past potential have really developed (e.g. eMusic). A few have more have fallen by the wayside (we won’t mention any names). And, yes, as ever, there are also several new kids… Read More

After upgrading to a new computer, you may find yourself feeling magnanimous by donating your old system to a school, church, children's shelter or charity organization. It's a great thing to do and you should be commended for your generosity. The one thing you should not do, however, is donate that computer without completely eliminating all traces of data from the hard drive. Here’s why. With the tiniest bit of effort,… Read More

South Korea's Cowon Systems has announced the availability of its Cowon D2 portable media player in North America, a compact video- and music-capable portable device sporting a 2.5-inch 320 by 240 pixel LCD touchscreen and offering SD and SDHC media storage. "The COWON D2 has gained tremendous traction with our devoted fans and general consumers since its introduction to the U.S. market at CES 2007," said Francis Choi,… Read More

If you are reading this how-to guide then odds are you are either as a big a fan of TiVo as us or you soon will be. The freedom to thumb your nose at commercials as you whiz by them with your remote has created a revolution among television viewers. One of the key features of your TiVo is its programming guide, which is updated through a phone connection or network connection. Assuming you have a wireless network around your house, this is a… Read More

South Korea's LG may be looking to bask a bit in the anticipatory halo surrounding Apple's forthcoming iPhone: the company has announced its new Prada phone, a slim black and white candy bar mobile phone developed in conjunction with the luxury goods brand, and which features an entirely touch-screen driven interface. "We at LG are exceptionally proud of the Prada Phone by LG" says Dr. Scott Ahn, President and CEO of… Read More

Volkswagen's American unit said last week it's teaming up with Google and graphics chipmaker Nvidia on a prototype in-car navigation system based on Google's satellite mapping software. VW's Electronics Research Laboratory

MR-500i Redefines What A Music Player Can Be The flagship model of the new Olympus m:robe series is the MR-500i that combines a 20-gigabyte digital music player with a 1.22-megapixel digital camera to create a compact and stylish multimedia device unlike any other that's come before it. With a one-of-a-kind “No Button” flat touch-screen interface incorporated into a vibrant 3.7-inch color VGA LCD display, music and digital… Read More