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AT&T Offers Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini Smartphone for $100 Under Contract[teaser]The compact version of Samsung's flagship smartphone is heading to AT&T. [/teaser] AT&T has announced plans to begin offering the Samsung Galaxy S5 mini. The device will be available through the mobile carrier starting March 20. The Galaxy S5 mini features a 4.5-inch 720p AMOLED display. Under the hood, the device is powered by a Quad Core 1.4 GHz processor and 1.5GB of RAM running Android 4.4. An 8MP rear camera and a 2.1MP front camera are also included. Likewise, the phone offers 16GB of storage, a microSD slot, and a 2,100mAh battery. Finally, many features found in the full size model are integrated as well, including IP67 certification, Ultra Power Saving Mode, a heart rate monitor, fingerprint scanner, and connectivity with the latest Samsung wearable devices. AT&T will begin selling the Galaxy S5 mini for $100 with a standard two-year contract. Likewise, customers can also purchase the smartphone for $429 with no annual commitment, or through AT&T's $0 down Next plan at $14.30 per month on Next 24, $17.88 per month on Next 18 or $21.48 per month on Next 12. The Galaxy S5 mini is also being offered through US Cellular. Meanwhile, Samsung's new flagship Galaxy S6 smartphone is due to launch next month. Sources: CNET, AT&TPosted Mon Mar 16, 2015 at 12:30 PM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to 61% off Android Tablets & iPads![teaser]For a limited time, Amazon is offering big discounts on select tablets! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing electronics sales and promotions, Amazon is running limited time deals on tablets from Apple, Samsung, ASUS, and HP. Apple iPad 2 Tablet 64GB, Wifi + AT&T 3G, 2nd Generation (Certified Refurbished) - Currently $270 (61% off). HP Slate S7-4400US 7-Inch 16 GB Tablet (Slate Silver) - Currently $100 (61% off). Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite (7-Inch) (Certified Refurbished) - Currently $99 (38% off). ASUS TF701T-B1-GR 10.1-Inch Tablet - Currently $280 (18% off). As always, 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 Fri Mar 13, 2015 at 08:00 PM PDT by: -
Elite Releases Spectrum AcousticPro Ultra HD Electric Projection Screen[teaser]The new motorized projection screen is geared toward 4K video. [/teaser] Elite Screens has announced the release of its latest product. The Spectrum AcousticPro UHD motorized projection screen is designed for the consumer electronics market The screen is available in 16:9 100-inch and 125-inch sizes and is made from ultra-high-definition acoustically transparent material. The material can be placed in front of speakers to allow sound to pass through thanks to its 1.0 gain porous weave with 0.32mm perforations. This design lets sound through with a 2.36dB average insertion loss and no visual artifacts. Elite Screen's 100-inch Spectrum AcousticPro UHD motorized projection screen is now on sale for $433 on Amazon (MSRP $624). Likewise, the 125-inch model is on sale for $629. Source: TWICEPosted Fri Mar 13, 2015 at 05:00 PM PDT by: -
More Samsung 2015 4K Ultra HD TV Prices Announced, Select Models Now Shipping![teaser]Pricing for the rest of Samsung's 2015 4K TV lineup has been detailed. [/teaser] Following a previous price leak for the company's SUHD display lineup, price tags for the remainder of Samsung's 2015 Ultra HD collection have been revealed. A total of 20 new models across four series ranging from 40-inches to 78-inches are now on the way. The JU7500 series features a curved-screen design along with edge-lit precision black local dimming and active 3D support. Meanwhile, the JU7100 series features a flat-screen design with precision black edge-lit local dimming and active 3D support. Finally, the JU6700 series offers a curved-screen design with edge-lit micro dimming, and the JU6500 series offers a flat-screen design with edge-lit micro dimming. Prices for the announced models are as follows: 40-inch Curved-Screen UN40JU7500 - $1399.9948-inch Curved-Screen UN48JU7500 - $1599.9955-inch Curved-Screen UN55JU7500 - $1999.9965-inch Curved-Screen UN65JU7500 - $2999.9978-inch Curved-Screen UN78JU7500 - $5999.99 40-inch Flat-Screen UN40JU7100 - $1199.9955-inch Flat-Screen UN55JU7100 - $1799.9960-inch Flat-Screen UN60JU7100 - $2499.9965-inch Flat-Screen UN65JU7100 - $2799.9975-inch Flat-Screen UN75JU7100 - $4999.9940-inch Curved-Screen UN40JU6700 - $949.9948-inch Curved-Screen UN48JU6700 - $1149.9955-inch Curved-Screen UN55JU6700 - $1499.9965-inch Curved-Screen UN65JU6700 - $2499.99 40-inch Flat-Screen UN40JU6500 - $829.9948-inch Flat-Screen UN48JU6500 - $999.9950-inch Flat-Screen UN50JU6500 - $1099.9955-inch Flat-Screen UN55JU6500 - $1299.9960-inch Flat-Screen UN60JU6500 - $1999.9965-inch Flat-Screen UN65JU6500 - $2299.99 In addition, the flagship UN65JS9500 Curved 65-Inch 4K SUHD TV ($5,999.99) and the UN65JS9000 Curved 65-Inch 4K SUHD TV ($4,999.99) are now shipping as well. Source: HD GuruPosted Thu Mar 12, 2015 at 06:45 PM PDT by: -
Sony's PlayStation Vue Cloud-Based TV Service Set to Launch in New York, Chicago and Philadelphia[teaser]The company's new internet TV service for cord-cutters is gearing up for a commercial launch. [/teaser] Following previous invitation-only tests, Sony has revealed plans to begin offering its PlayStation Vue platform to customers in select markets. The initial commercial launch is expected to hit New York, Chicago and Philadelphia within the next two weeks. PlayStation Vue will initially only be available through the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. The service offers around 75 channels from popular networks like CBS, FOX, NBCUniversal, Viacom, Discovery Communications, and Scripps Networks Interactive. The platform enables viewers to easily search through live and on-demand programming with an intuitive interface and convenient personal recommendations. In addition, the system also allows users to catch-up on programs they might miss by automatically offering the past three days of popular shows for on-demand viewing. Likewise, if customers tag a favorite series they will be given cloud access to episodes of that show for 28 days with no storage restrictions. Pricing has not been announced yet, but Sony promises transparent costs with no hidden fees, contracts, or installation charges. A full nationwide launch is expected by the end of the year. Likewise, support for the Apple iPad and more non-Sony devices is planned for the future. PlayStation Vue now joins an increasing number of subscription based cord-cutting services, including Sling TV, CBS All Access, and HBO Now. Source: The Wall Street JournalPosted Thu Mar 12, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to 61% off Projectors, Ultra HD TVs & Blu-ray Players![teaser]For a limited time, Amazon is offering big discounts on select home theater gear! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing electronics sales and promotions, Amazon is running limited time deals on a BenQ projector, a Samsung Blu-ray players, and 4K TVs from Sony and Samsung. BenQ HC1200 Colorific 1080P 2800 ANSI Lumen 3D Full HD Projector - Currently $896 (61% off). Sony XBR65X850B 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV - Currently $2,498 (38% off). Samsung UN65HU9000 Curved 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV - Currently $3,498 (30% off). Samsung BD-F7500 4K Upscaling 3D Blu-ray Player - Currently $198 (21% off). As always, 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 11, 2015 at 08:30 PM PDT by: -
CasaTunes Details New Multi-Room Audio Systems[teaser] Four new audio components have been revealed. [/teaser] CasaTunes has announced the launch of several new music systems. The lineup includes the CT-4+ System, CT-8+ System, CT-4S Streamer and CT-8S Streamer. "CasaTunes offers solutions for homes from as few as 3 wired rooms up to 24 wired rooms. All CasaTunes systems are expandable via CasaTunes' built-in wireless capability adding up to 10 additional wireless speakers and devices," said David Krinker, CEO of CasaTunes. "CasaTunes enables homeowners to not only switch between traditional music systems like CD players and tuners but also Internet based music and music stored on computers, tablets and smart phones." The CT-4+ System and CT-8+ System are both complete multi-room audio systems that include the server, audio streams and audio distribution switch. The CT-4+ System offers five internal streaming music players, one external input for a tuner or other external source, four analog stereo outputs, and one digital output. The CT-8+ has nine internal streaming players, two external inputs, eight analog outputs, and one digital output. Meanwhile, the CT-4S Streamer and CT-8S Streamer include the server and music streams for customers that want to add streaming music options to their existing audio distribution systems. The CT-4S Streamer includes five internal players, four analog streams and one digital stream. The CT-8S features nine internal players, eight analog streams and one digital stream. All four products feature 1TB of internal storage, support for music services like Pandora, Spotify, Grooveshark, and SiriusXM, and the ability to play music from a user's personal collection of iTunes or Windows Media music. The CT-4+ and CT-4S start at $1,495 and the CT-8+ and CT-8S start at $1,995. All are available now from CasaTunes. Sources: CasaTunes, TWICEPosted Tue Mar 10, 2015 at 05:45 PM PDT by: -
Dolby & DTS Propose Object-Based Audio Systems for ATSC 3.0 Broadcast Standard[teaser]The ATSC is reviewing different audio proposals from several companies. [/teaser] The Advanced Television Systems Committee has announced plans to evaluate three separate audio system proposals for its next generation ATSC 3.0 television broadcast standard, including technology with support for both channel-based and object-based mixing. The competing audio systems are being developed by Dolby, DTS, and an alliance between Fraunhaufer, Qualcomm and Technicolor. "ATSC 3.0 audio testing is expected to be the first in the world to examine immersive audio for a next-generation broadcast television standard. Immersive audio functionality enables high spatial resolution in sound source localization in azimuth, elevation and distance, and provides an increased sense of sound envelopment throughout the listening area," Richer explained. Dolby's system relies on the Dolby AC-4 next-generation emission codec. Meanwhile, DTS's proposal is based on the upcoming DTS:X object-based audio codec. Finally, Fraunhofer, Qualcomm and Technicolor's proposed audio system is called MPEG-H Audio which includes support for sound scene based technology in combination with audio objects. All of the proposed standards will also offer "personalization" enhancements like dialogue control, the use of alternate audio tracks, assistive audio services, other-language dialogue, special commentary, and music and effects. Likewise, the ATSC 3.0 audio system will support options for the normalization of content loudness and contouring of dynamic range. All three audio system proposals will be tested this summer and a final ATSC 3.0 audio system standard is expected to be chosen in the fall. Sources: ATSC, TWICEPosted Tue Mar 10, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT by: -
HDD Gear Deal Spotlight: Up to $300 off a Dolby Atmos Receiver, Roku Player, Projector, and Soundbar![teaser]For a limited time, Amazon is offering discounts on select home theater products! [/teaser] As part of the online retailer's ongoing electronics sales and promotions, Amazon is running limited time deals on a Denon Dolby Atmos receiver, a Polk soundbar, an Epson projector, and a Roku 3 streaming player. Denon AVR-X4100W 7.2 Network A/V Receiver with Dolby Atmos - Currently $1,199 (20% off). Epson Home Cinema 2000 1080p Projector - Currently $550 (27% off). Roku 3 Streaming Media Player - Currently $77 (23% off). Polk Audio Omni SB1 Wireless Sound Bar System - Currently $600 (14% off). As always, 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 Mon Mar 9, 2015 at 05:45 PM PDT by: -
Apple Cuts Apple TV Price down to $69[teaser]The streaming set-top box is now $30 cheaper. [/teaser] Apple has announced a price reduction for its Apple TV media player. The new suggested retail price is $69, bringing the price tag down $30 from the previous $99 MSRP. The Apple TV is a set-top box that offers streaming media support for a variety of popular apps including Netflix, iTunes, Vimeo, YouTube, Hulu, NFL Now, and Showtime Anytime. In addition, users can stream content from mobile devices and computers to their Apple TVs as well. Finally, customers can also gain access to HBO's recently announced HBO NOW standalone streaming platform for $15 per month when the service launches in April. Rumors of a new Apple TV model and an Apple branded streaming service have been swirling for the last few years, but the company has yet to officially announce a successor to the current device. The price reduction should go into effect soon, though at press time Amazon's listing still reflects the original MSRP. Source: EngadgetPosted Mon Mar 9, 2015 at 02:30 PM PDT by:
