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Netflix Announces Premiere Date for DreamWorks Animation’s 'Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh'[teaser]The follow up series to the 2015 animated film will arrive on Netflix in July. [/teaser] Netflix has announced the streaming premiere date for its upcoming original animated series 'Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh.' The show's first season is set to debut exclusively through Netflix in the US, Canada, Latin America, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, the Nordics, Benelux, and France beginning July 29. Picking up where the hit 2015 animated film left off and building upon their enduring friendship, this coming-of-age buddy comedy follows fearless Tip and overenthusiastic Oh, as they navigate the crazily combined human and alien culture they live in, finding adventure everywhere they go. The series will also include tons of memorable and toe-tapping original music that highlight Rachel Crow's extraordinary vocal talents. The main cast includes Rachel Crow as Tip and Mark Whitten ('Rolling High') as the voice of Oh, along with Ana Ortiz ('Devious Maids,' 'Ugly Betty'), Ron Funches ('Get Hard,' 'Undateable'), and Matt Jones ('Breaking Bad,' 'Mom'). Likewise, guest stars for the first season will include Cheri Oteri ('Saturday Night Live,' 'Liar Liar'), Abby Elliot ('Saturday Night Live'), Jon Heder ('Napoleon Dynamite,' 'Blades of Glory'), and Wayne Knight ('Jurassic Park,' 'Seinfeld'). Outside of 'Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh,' DreamWorks Animation and Netflix will also debut several additional original series throughout 2016, including a new version of 'Voltron,' and 'Trollhunters' from Guillermo del Toro. Other upcoming Netflix premieres include 'The Ranch' on April 1, 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' season two on April 15, 'Special Correspondents' on April 29, 'Chelsea' on May 11, season two of 'Chef's Table' on May 27, 'The Do-Over' on May 27, and the documentary 'Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru' on July 15. A current Netflix subscription starts at $10 for HD streaming and $12 for Ultra HD streaming. Sources: Netflix, IndiewirePosted Thu Mar 31, 2016 at 02:15 PM PDT by: -
High-Def Digest Attends the 2016 New York Luxury Technology ShowYes, it's that time of year again. The time to bask in the glittering glow of all the latest and greatest premium tech products. [teaser]Last week, High-Def Digest was invited to attend the 2016 Luxury Technology Show. [/teaser] Held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City, the event spotlighted high-end electronics, gadgets, and other decidedly expensive toys from a variety of brands like Sony, LG, Samsung, BMW, Gamut, and NVIDIA. Showcasing all of the newest innovations in indulgent tech, this year's show did not disappoint, offering a varied assortment of luxurious products ranging from virtual reality headsets and OLED Ultra HD TVs to $20,000 speakers and… a brand new car! While it's unlikely that I'll be driving that fancy BMW off the lot any time soon (unless I turn to a life of crime), my brief dalliance among the ritzy tech market did leave a strong impression. Here's a rundown of some of the show's top home theater products and consumer electronics! LG For the Luxury Tech show, LG brought out its latest, greatest, and priciest Premium Signature Series 4K OLED Ultra TV. The OLED65G6P is the company's flagship high-end display model for 2016, offering perfect blacks, wide viewing angles, an integrated soundbar speaker system, and an incredibly thin Picture-on-Glass design. In addition, the TV has been certified as "Ultra HD Premium" and includes full HDR compatibility, making it one of the only TVs currently on the market to come with support for both HDR10 and Dolby Vision. Likewise, the display uses LG's webOS 3.0 smart TV platform, giving users seamless access to a growing collection of apps. I've been dying to see this bad boy in action since it was first announced at CES back in January, and in person the OLED65G6P lives up to the hype and then some. The set is absolutely beautiful, both in design and picture quality, and the demo reel of HDR content at the show perfectly highlighted the model's sumptuous contrast and colors. In fact, though the other TVs in attendance were mighty fine (more on them below) this was overall the most impressive TV at the show -- which is good, because at a suggested retail price of $7,999, it was also the most expensive. Thankfully, for customers with slightly less luxurious lifestyles, LG is also offering more affordable 2016 OLED models later this year, including the B6 and C6 series. Likewise, the company's 2015 65EG9600, 65EF9500, 55EG9600, and 55EF9500 OLED Ultra HD TVs are on sale now with prices starting at a more moderately opulent $2,997. Sony Proving that there is still plenty of life left in LCD tech, Sony highlighted its 2016 XBR65X930D Ultra HD TV. The eye-catching Android powered display uses TRILUMINOS tech with HDR10 support, offering expanded contrast, brightness, and colors. Likewise, the model comes branded with the company's "4K HDR Ultra HD" logo ensuring compliance with the Consumer Technology Association's (CTA) HDR definition. In addition, the XBR-X930D features new Slim Backlight Drive technology which uses a unique grid array, local dimming, and boosting backlighting structure to achieve better zone control for an edge-lit model. A demo reel of cityscapes and requisite nature footage with a handy split-screen comparison between HDR and SDR content played at the show, and the set really looked quite striking. Footage of the Las Vegas Strip was especially memorable, as detail in each individual light on the flashing Casino signs was clearly visible with bright contrast, vivid colors, and deep blacks. The XBR65X930D is currently on sale for $3,498. Samsung Not willing to be outdone by rivals Sony and LG, Samsung also brought out one of its top-of-the-line 2016 Ultra HD TVs. The 65-inch KS9500 series SUHD TV is a curved screen edge-lit LED display with 1000 nits of brightness and Quantum Dot technology, offering support for HDR10 and 96% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. Sadly, however, like all of Samsung's new displays, the TV does not include 3D support. Though there were some minor backlight uniformity issues visible and the display did wash out a bit from the side, the KS9500 was actually the most eye-catching of all three 4K sets from a direct viewing angle, providing the brightest, boldest, and seemingly sharpest image with its beautiful demo reel of nature images. The display retails for a rather luxurious $4,699 (on sale now for $3,699), but if that's not quite extravagant enough for you, Samsung also has the step-up full-array local dimming KS9800 series on deck for release this year as well. Hisense Also making a big push for the premium TV market this year is Chinese manufacturer Hisense. Though the brand did not have its newest 2016 flagship model on hand, the company did demo its 2015 premium 65-inch curved screen H10B Ultra HD TV. Powered by Hisense's ULED technology, the display combines dynamic backlight control, full array local dimming, and quantum dots to offer HDR and wide color gamut support. With that said, this model does not quite reach the requirements for the Ultra HD Premium spec. The 65-inch H10B is on sale now for $1,999. Thankfully, if you're determined to flaunt that coveted "Ultra HD Premium" label, Hisense still has you covered. To achieve those luxurious specs, the company will be releasing the new 2016 H10C series later this year. That model will offer an improved design with more dimming zones and 1,000 nits of brightness. The 65-inch model is set to retail for $2,799. Turtle Beach If you're like my Dad, then straining to hear dialogue through your TV or surround sound speakers has become a constant problem. And if you're like me, then having to deal with an ear-piercingly boosted volume while watching TV with your Dad has become a constant problem. Well, thanks to Turtle Beach there's finally a solution that suits everyone's needs. Geared toward customers with hearing loss, the HyperSound Clear 500P is a personal sound system designed to work with existing speakers and setups. The system uses two specially designed ultrasonic speaker emitters to directionally beam higher frequency audio to a specific sweet spot. In other words, the emitters can be positioned toward a designated user, greatly enhancing the clarity of the audio specifically in their listening area without the need to toggle subtitles or boost the volume up for everyone else in the room. For demo purposes, I sampled the tech in a rather noisy tradeshow environment -- and though not exactly ideal, this loud atmosphere actually proved to be a pretty good way to sample just how well the HyperSound system works. First, I sat down on a couch and listened to a music track playing normally through integrated TV speakers. Given the noise in the room, the music was barely audible. Next, the HyperSound emitters were turned on in conjunction with the TV speakers. Immediately, the music became much more pronounced and clear, creating an almost night and day difference. And to test the highly directional nature of the tech, all I had to do was stand up, instantly allowing me to exit the sweet spot, negating the HyperSound audio's benefits. With early hearing loss becoming more and more prevalent, and dramatically whispered dialogue becoming more and more popular, the Turtle Beach HyperSound Clear 500P is poised to become a rather handy supplement to many home theater sound systems. Though currently only available through audiologists for their patients (at $1,600), Turtle Beach is working on a retail version which is expected to hit the market later this year. For more information on the technology, check out Brian Hoss' detailed feature article. Gamut As I stated above, a noisy tech show really isn't the best place to sample audio gear, but the Gamut RS3 speakers somehow managed to break through all the auditory chaos. Even in the loud environment, with their volume pumped up, these relatively small standmount speakers still offered rather impressive audio quality, bringing a clean, full-bodied sound to the listening area. For playback purposes, the speakers were plugged into the Gamut CD3 Redbook CD Player and Di50 Dual Mono Integrated Amplifier. Jazz selections and tracks from Louis Armstrong carried gorgeous fidelity and warm vocal tones, and the speakers' solid wood design added an extra level to the aesthetic. And if the whole audio package wasn't enough, the company even sells their own luxurious (and comfy) chairs! (You can see my feet resting up as I relax in one and take a listen in the pic below). Of course, given their striking quality, the RS3 speakers do come with a fairly high-end price tag -- about $20,000 for the pair. And sadly, the chair is not included. Meze Rounding out the impressive trio of audio demos I got to experience, was the Meze 99 Classics Headphones. With their maple wood earcups, soft earpads, and spring steel headband, the headphones offer a unique look -- and while the style might not be everyone's cup of tea I'm rather fond of it. Of course, aesthetics can only get you so far when it comes to an audio product, and thankfully the Meze 99 Classics sound even better than they look. Even in the loud show environment, the headphones offered solid noise isolation and provided a rather striking audio profile with impressive dimension, range, and texture as I listened to a sample FLAC track from Sting. Specs include a transducer size of 40mm, a frequency response of 15Hz - 25KHz, and sensitivity rated at 103dB at 1KHz, 1mW. The Meze 99 Classics Headphones are now available for a pre-order price of $309 with shipments expected to go out in April. NVIDIA With an assortment of high-end VR headsets now hitting the market, Virtual Reality just might be the next big thing in gaming and immersive entertainment. With that said, prior to attending the Luxury Technology Show, my only actual experience with the format involved me playing a highly pixelated first person shooter on a highly outdated VR system back in the mid-nineties at the now long since defunct "Blockbuster Golf and Games" arcade where I grew up in South Florida. And even as a kid, I couldn't help but find the burgeoning tech to be rather lame. Well, despite that less than memorable first impression, I'm happy to report that things have certainly changed in the last two decades since I put on a pair of VR goggles. Actually, they've changed A LOT. NVIDIA was on-hand at the show to highlight their graphical prowess along with the HTC Vive Virtual Reality Headset -- and though my time with the unit was disappointingly brief, and I ran into some fleeting focus issues early on, the overall experience was downright amazing. Two demos were offered. The first placed me on the deck of an underwater sunken ship as fish, whales, and other sea life swam around me. I could walk around the environment (a grid would show up warning me if I wandered too far) and use the motion controllers to interact with the fish. Though there technically wasn't much to do but simply take in the environment, the sense of immersion was amazing, truly making it feel as if I was somewhere else. The second demo offered a bit more activity, allowing me to paint within a 3D environment using the controllers. And while my resulting "painting" amounted to little more than a mess of abstract swirls (I'm sure my Mom would still put it on the fridge!), the experience was a lot of fun. The HTC Vive is now available for pre-order for $800. The package includes the Vive headset, two wireless controllers, two base stations, link box, earbuds, Vive accessories, safety guide and warranty card. Units are expected to start shipping in. Recommended PC specs are: GPU: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 equivalent or greater CPU: Intel® i5-4590 / AMD FX 8350 equivalent or greater RAM: 4GB+ Video Output: HDMI 1.4 or DisplayPort 1.2 or newer USB Port: 1x USB 2.0 or greater port Operating System: Windows 7 SP1 or newer Odds and Ends Beyond home theater gear, the Luxury Tech Show also highlighted many other products across the entire electronics spectrum, from the home automation market to some decidedly more "unique" offerings -- including a laser hair growth band and wearable tech designed to help women, ahem, get in the "mood." And of course, no truly fancy tech show could be complete without another... brand new car! Expensive Bimmers notwithstanding, for my personal tastes (literally), the most intriguing item outside of our usual HD gear coverage was the Pico from PicoBrew. As the name implies, this convenient appliance allows customers to easily brew their own craft beer -- similar to how one might use a coffee machine. Users simply need to purchase pre-packaged ingredient modules called PicoPaks from a growing online BrewMarketplace featuring more than 80 craft breweries. Likewise, users can even create their own FreeStyle PicoPaks. The Pico can brew five liter mini kegs in about two hours, and if the sample IPA I got to taste at the show is any indication... then the device spits out a damn fine glass of beer. Damn fine. The product originally launched on Kickstarter and pre-orders are now available for $699. And with one last sip of a cold brewski, my time at the Luxury Tech Show came to a close, forcing me to leave all of the glitz, glamour, fancy tech, and swanky celebrities (RJ Mitte AKA Walter Jr. AKA "Flynn" from 'Breaking Bad!') behind. Though I had to exit the show empty handed, I'm thankful I at least managed to get through without breaking anything. Tech shows are all fun and games until you accidently spill beer on the interior of a 140,000 BMW i8. But I wouldn't know anything about that... I swear! For now, what do you think about the show's luxurious gear? Could these high-end products really be worth their equally high-end price tags? Will you be saving up for any of the items on display? Let us know your thoughts in the forum!Posted Thu Mar 31, 2016 at 07:00 AM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to 55% off Speakers & Projectors[teaser]Amazon is offering big discounts on select home theater projectors and speakers! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing deals, Amazon is running a special sale on projectors from Optoma and ViewSonic, as well as speakers from Sony, Samsung, and M-Audio. ViewSonic PRO8400 1080p 3D DLP Home Theater Projector - Currently $1,273 (55% off). Optoma HD141X 1080p 3D DLP Home Theater Projector - Currently $549 (54% off). ViewSonic PRO9000 1080p 3D DLP Home Theater Projector - Currently $1,581 (47% off). ViewSonic PLED-W800 Ultra Portable LED Projector - Currently $563 (39% off). Sony SS-B1000 5-1/4-Inch Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Currently $68 (54% off). M-Audio AV42 Professional Studio Monitor Speakers (Pair) - Currently $130 (35% off). Samsung HW-J250 2.2 Channel 80 Watt Audio Soundbar - Currently $108 (17% off). These deals will only be active for a limited time while supplies last. Make sure to stay tuned to High-Def Digest for more sales and special promotions!Posted Wed Mar 30, 2016 at 05:00 PM PDT by: -
Yamaha Reveals RX-V 81 Series AV Receivers with Dolby Atmos & DTS:X[teaser]Four new receiver models have been detailed. [/teaser] Yamaha has detailed the latest additions to its lineup of RX-V Series network AV receivers. The new models include the 7.2 channel RX-V781, RX-V681 and RX-V581, along with the 5.1 channel RX-V481. "The RX-V 81 Series offers our consumers unparalleled flexibility in feature sets, the most immersive high performance HD audio and video technologies and the freedom of wireless multiroom audio connectivity options," said Bob Goedken, general manager, AV division, Yamaha Corporation of America. "Industry-leading innovation and must-have features are key to the RX-V Series' best-selling success for years. Our latest 3D surround and 4K format enhancements, combined with MusicCast this year will keep these AV receivers at the front of innovation." The he 7.2 channel RX-V781, RX-V681 and RX-V581 all include support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive object based audio formats. Meanwhile, the 5.1 channel RX-V481 features support for HD Audio format decoding systems like Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master Audio surround sound. All four models also include HDCP 2.2 compliancy for 4K Ultra HD content at 60p 4:4:4 with high dynamic range (HDR) and BT.2020 compatibility. Bluetooth connectivity with Compressed Music Enhancer, YPAO automatic system calibration, and support for Yamaha's MusicCast wireless multiroom audio system are integrated as well. Pricing and availability for the new RX-V Series network AV receivers are as follows: - RX-V781 ($849.95) Shipping in June - RX-V681 ($649.95) Shipping in May - RX-V581 ($549.95) Shipping in May - RX-V481 ($449.95) Shipping in April In addition to the above models, Yamaha also recently released the RX-V381 5.1 AV Receiver for a suggested retail price of $300. Likewise, the company just launched the DTS:X firmware update for its the CX-A5100 AV processor, and the RX-A3050, RX-A2050, RX-A1050 AV receivers. Source: YamahaPosted Wed Mar 30, 2016 at 02:00 PM PDT by: -
Yamaha Launches DTS:X Firmware Update for AV Products[teaser]The DTS:X firmware upgrade is now available for select Yamaha components. [/teaser] Yamaha has announced the release of its highly anticipated DTS:X firmware update. The upgrade is now available for the CX-A5100 AV processor, and the RX-A3050, RX-A2050, RX-A1050 AV receivers. In addition, DTS:X support is also expected to be available for the YSP-5600 sound bar in late April. "Yamaha is determined to provide the most immersive sound technologies available today and the DTS:X firmware update demonstrates our passion for sharing the latest in performance with our customers," said Bob Goedken, general manager, AV division, Yamaha Corporation of America. DTS:X is an object-based immersive audio format that allows for the addition of overhead speakers to a user's surround sound setup. Current Blu-ray discs with DTS:X tracks include 'Ex Machina,' 'The Last Witch Hunter,' 'American Ultra,' and 'Crimson Peak.' In addition to DTS:X, the RX-A1050 7.2 Channel Receiver, RX-A2050 9.2 Channel Receiver, and RX-A3050 9.2 Channel Receiver all offer Dolby Atmos support, MusicCast compatibility, 4K Ultra HD playback with HDCP 2.2 copyright protection, Bluetooth connectivity, and Yamaha's Compressed Music Enhancer. Likewise, the Aventage receivers include high-res audio support for DSD (Direct Stream Digital; 2.6 MHz / 5.6 MHz), AIFF, WAV, FLAC and Apple Lossless audio. Finally, Spotify Connect, Pandora, and vTuner internet radio are also integrated. Meanwhile, the CX-A5100 11.2 Channel AV processor uses SABRE32 Ultra DACs with 192 kHz / 32-bit processing and a Cinema DSP mode. Likewise, the unit also has Dolby Atmos support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, high-res audio playback, and 4K support with HDCP 2.2 compliancy. MusicCast wireless multiroom audio compatibility is integrated as well. Outside of Yamaha, Denon and Marantz also previously announced their own DTS:X firmware upgrades. Source: YamahaPosted Wed Mar 30, 2016 at 09:30 AM PDT by: -
NCAA Final Four Semifinals & National Championship Will Stream in Virtual Reality[teaser]Live game coverage will be offered in virtual reality. [/teaser] NCAA March Madness Live, CBS, NCAA Corporate Champion Capital One, and Oculus have announced a partnership to provide virtual reality coverage for the NCAA Final Four Semifinals & National Championship games. Live VR coverage will be available through a new virtual reality version of the NCAA March Madness Live app in the Oculus Store for Samsung Gear VR Headsets. The NCAA VR coverage will offer an immersive 180 degree live stream of the upcoming games from a courtside perspective. In addition, the app will also include a virtual scoreboard with live stats; game commentary from Jim Nantz, Grant Hill, Bill Raftery and Tracy Wolfson; sounds from the arena; and access to the full tournament bracket complete with video highlights from each game. Beyond the Gear VR app, a 2D, 180 degree live stream of the Final Four Semifinals and National Championship game will also be offered for desktops, along with 360 degree highlights on the NCAA March Madness Facebook page. More details are viewable at www.ncaa.com/marchmadnesslive. The Semifinals will be held Saturday, April 2, and coverage will commence at 3 p.m. ET. The National Championship will then follow on Monday, April 4 at 7 p.m. ET. Gear VR users can now download the NCAA March Madness Live VR App for free through the Oculus store. The Samsung Gear VR is a virtual reality headset that weighs just 318g and offers an FOV of 96 degrees. Gear VR currently works in conjunction with Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 edge, Galaxy Note5, Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy S6, and Galaxy S6 edge smartphones, using each device's super AMOLED display to help create an immersive VR experience. Suggested retail price for the Gear VR is $99. Source: NCAAPosted Tue Mar 29, 2016 at 02:30 PM PDT by: -
Sony Preps ULTRA 4K Streaming Service for April 4 Launch[teaser]The new 4K Ultra HD streaming service will arrive on Sony 4K Android Ultra HD TVs next month. [/teaser] Sony has announced a launch date for its new Ultra HD streaming platform. The ULTRA app is set to debut on April 4 in the US through Sony 4K Ultra HD TVs with Android TV support. "Consumers are rapidly upgrading their living rooms to 4K, and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment’s new ULTRA streaming service will provide a premium viewing experience to satisfy growing demand for 4K movies and television shows," said Jake Winett, VP, Consumer Services & Advanced Platforms at Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. ULTRA is powered by the Sony Pictures Store and will offer numerous 4K Ultra HD titles for purchase, including several movies in HDR (high dynamic range). Likewise, select content will also include Digital Extras at no additional cost. The ULTRA library of titles will include new releases like 'Concussion,' 'The Night Before,' and 'The Walk,' along with catalog titles like 'Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon' and 'Ghostbusters,' priced at $30 in 4K with HDR. Likewise, users can link their ULTRA profiles to existing UltraViolet libraries, allowing customers to stream previously purchased or redeemed UltraViolet copies of Sony Pictures content. In addition, customers who already own HD versions of select Sony titles through the Sony Pictures Store will also be able to upgrade to 4K versions at a discounted price. "ULTRA takes advantage of the latest industry innovations – 4K resolution, high dynamic range, a wider color spectrum, digital movie extras, and UltraViolet interoperability – so viewers get the most out of their televisions and their movie collections," Jake Winett added. The Sony ULTRA 4K streaming app will be supported on Sony's new 4K Ultra HD TVs powered by Android. The service will launch in the US on April 4. And as an added bonus, customers who buy eligible Sony 4K televisions with ULTRA this summer will receive four complimentary movies when they sign up for the service. Source: SonyPosted Tue Mar 29, 2016 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
Onkyo Readies New RZ Series AV Receivers with Dolby Atmos & DTS:X[teaser]Three more receiver models with immersive audio support have been detailed. [/teaser] Onkyo has announced the latest additions to its RZ series of AV receivers. The upcoming TX-RZ810, TX-RZ710 and TX-RZ610 AV network receivers are geared toward audiophiles and the custom installation market. The TX-RZ810, TX-RZ710 and the TX-RZ610 are all 7.2 channel receivers with support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive audio formats. Though Atmos decoding is built in, DTS:X decoding will be added through a firmware update set for summer 2016. The TX-RZ810 features 130W/ch (8 ohms); the TX-RZ710 features 110W/ch (8 ohms); and the TX-RZ610 features 100 W/ch (8 ohms). Likewise, the TX-RZ810 and TX-RZ710 are both THX Select2 Plus certified and all three models include HDCP 2.2 compatible HDMI inputs for 60 Hz Ultra HD video including High Dynamic Range and 4:4:4 color space content. In addition, the receivers also use Onkyo's new AccuReflex technology, which "adjusts the phase of sound bounced off the ceiling by up firing speakers so that it syncs perfectly with sound from the other speakers to create a more accurate Dolby Atmos experience." AirPlay, Google Cast, and Bluetooth playback are included as well, along with wireless multi-zone digital/analog audio via FireConnect. Finally, the RZ series receivers also include connectivity features with custom installation in mind, including RS-232, IR and 12v triggers as well as PC setup, detachable power cables and optional rack kits. Onkyo's TX-RZ810 ($1,299), TX-RZ710 ($999) and TX-RZ610 ($799) receivers will be available in April. In addition, Onkyo will be announcing details for the 9.2 channel TX-RZ1100 network receiver, the 11.2 channel TX-RZ3100 network receiver and 11.2 channel PR-RZ5100 network pre-processor later this year. Source: OnkyoPosted Mon Mar 28, 2016 at 04:30 PM PDT by: -
InFocus Details New Ultra-Mobile Projectors, Prices Start at $888[teaser]Two new mobile projector models are now available for purchase. [/teaser] InFocus has released its latest projector models. The IN1116 and IN1118HD WXGA and full HD ultra mobile DLP projectors offer compact and light designs. "When you're on the road for business, your best travel companion is anything that saves you space and time," said Dave Duncan, InFocus product manager. "Both the IN1116 and IN1118HD come with built-in 4GB memory and a USB port so you can leave your laptop behind and present no matter where you are. We made them lightweight and compact enough to bring with you on any trip without sacrificing performance, features, connectivity or resolution." The IN1116 projector features a WXGA resolution of 1280x800 with a 16:10 aspect ratio. In addition, the projector offers 2400 lumens of brightness and a 14000:1 contrast ratio. Meanwhile, the IN1118HD projector features a Full HD resolution of 1920x1080 with a 16:9 aspect ratio. In addition, the device offers 2400 lumens of brightness and a 15000:1 contrast ratio. Both models weigh only 3.5 lbs. and use 6-segment color wheel and BrilliantColor technology. Likewise, both projectors include VGA, Composite Video, and HDMI 1.4a inputs with 3D support. 4GB of integrated memory and USB connectivity are built ii as well. Finally, the ultra mobile projectors feature a durable, road tested design and an ultra long lamp life of 10,000 hours, making them ideal for travel. "InFocus IN1110 series mobile projectors' USB port, 4GB built-in memory and PC-free player allow you to present all of your presentations, documents, spreadsheets and virtually anything else, which is ideal for anyone presenting in multiple locations. And the IN1110 series also connects via HDMI and VGA to any notebook or tablet for quick and easy set-up, and immediate access to all your files," added Duncan. The InFocus IN1116 ($888) and IN1118HD ($1,149) are now available through authorized resellers or infocusdirect.com. Source: InFocusPosted Mon Mar 28, 2016 at 02:00 PM PDT by: -
Updated Vimeo Channel Arrives on Roku Devices, Adds On-Demand Store & Roku 4 Support[teaser]The streaming platform has updated its Roku channel app. [/teaser] Vimeo has announced the latest upgrade for its Roku channel. The updated app now offers several new features and improvements, including access to the Vimeo On Demand Store and support for the Roku 4 media player. First up, the upgraded Vimeo channel now allows users to buy and rent movies and shows directly from their creators through the Vimeo channel. The Vimeo On Demand catalog offers more than 30,000 titles available for purchase, including films like 'Bone Tomahawk,' 'THEEB,' and 'Emelie,' and Vimeo originals like 'The Outs,' 'Lonely and Horny,' 'Darby Forever,' and 'Rolodex of Hate.' Likewise, according to a recent Vimeo blog post additional new features and upgrades include: - Unlock your account in a jiff: activation codes mean no more entering your email and password with that pesky on-screen keyboard. - Stream at your speed: with adaptive streaming (HLS), watching videos is faster, better, and tailored to your internet connection. - Support for Roku 4: The latest Roku media player is now supported. The Roku 4 is powered by a Quad-Core processor and features support for 4K Ultra HD playback at up to 60 fps, 4K upscaling of HD content, and audio support for up to Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound. HDCP 2.2 compliancy is integrated as well, along with 802.11ac MIMO dual-band wireless, 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, an Optical Audio Out, a microSD slot, and a USB port. Likewise, the device includes an enhanced remote with voice search, point anywhere use, a headphone jack, motion-control for gaming, and a speaker for Remote Finder alerts. The Roku 4 is now available for a suggested retail price of $130. The latest version of the Vimeo channel is now available for download from the Roku channel store. Source: VimeoPosted Mon Mar 28, 2016 at 10:30 AM PDT by:
