Darren Murph   Year:by , posted Jan 6th 2008 at 5:01PM   Source Site:engadget

If youve got a thing for cutting-edge LCD HDTVs, youve come to the right place. Starting with the big boy, weve got the 65-inch LN52A750 (also available in 40-, 46- and 52-inches), which sports a 1080p resolution with 120Hz Auto Motion Plus technology. Additionally, youll find an Ethernet connection for accessing customizable RSS feeds, 1GB of internal flash memory that "includes interactive content such as cooking recipes, childrens entertainment, HD artwork and more," a four-millisecond response time, four HDMI 1.3 sockets with CEC and a USB 2.0 port for connecting PMPs and the like. Also on the way is a slightly downgraded 6 series sans flash memory and side mounted USB port, due in March in the same sizes. ...

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Ben Drawbaugh   Year:by , posted Jan 6th 2008 at 5:01PM   Source Site:engadget

Despite the fact that consumers and videophiles dont agree on a single preferred HDTV technology, Panasonic continues to cater to those who cant live without true blacks and accurate colors with five new lines of Plasmas. In an attempt to help you find just the right size for your setup, Panasonic has added a 46-inch model to some of its lines including the flagship PZ850. In addition to the 46-inch, the top of the line is available in the; 50, 58 and 65-inch varieties. The 850 line is also the first to include IP enabled features like YouTube and Picasa. Like a few other high-end sets -- the PZ850 includes THX display certification, easy access to ISF calibration settings, 30,000:1 contrast, RS-232C, and four HDMI ports. The PZ800 line (pictured) has just about everything the 850 d...

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Darren Murph   Year:by , posted Jan 6th 2008 at 5:01PM   Source Site:engadget

1:54PM EST - Were in! It took some lobbying, but we managed to secure a spot in the absolutely packed house that is the Samsung CES 2008 press conference. Tons of insanely loud music playing at the moment... ...

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Thomas Ricker   Year:by , posted Jan 6th 2008 at 5:01PM   Source Site:engadget

Sharp already outed the BD-HP50U Blu-ray Disc player during the Sharp press event. Now the details. BD-ROM profile 1.1 support for all that crazy (and often useless) PIP you can stomach, HDMI 1.3 digital output at 24fps, x.c.Color, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD 7.1 channel audio with Lip Sync tech to automatically adjust audio and video processing times. Yours in May for $700. Really Sharp, $700? ...

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Christopher Grant   Year:by , posted Jan 6th 2008 at 5:01PM   Source Site:engadget

Nestled comfortably somewhere between its myriad PMPs and Patriot UMPC, Aigo has developed its very own mobile internet device (or MID as the kids are calling them nowadays). The device is captured on video, notably hosted on the very same YouTube account as yesterdays Lenovo MID vid. While its hard to get a real feel for the size and depth of the unit from the video embedded below, a few things are evident: the interface is pretty familiar (more like iGo, right?), it has a slide-out keyboard ala UMPC, and it doesnt have any trouble playing those YouTube videos. Now how about some more info, eh Aigo?...

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Erik Hanson   Year:by , posted Jan 6th 2008 at 5:01PM   Source Site:engadget

Pioneer is expanding its CES lineup with four new audio-video receivers, one of which supports the new high-definition audio codecs found in Blu-ray and HD DVD. The VSX-518-K, VSX-818V-K, VSX-918V-K, and VSX-1018TXH-K A/V receivers all feature Multi-Channel Acoustic Calibration with an included microphone for tweaking acoustics in the room, three 1080p-capable component inputs, and Auto Level Control for equalizing volume between sources. The VSX-518-K, 818V, and 918V all feature P.H.A.T (Pioneer Hybrid Amplifier Technology) power sources and support for WMA9 Pro over 5.1 channels, with the 518 dropping support for XM and Sirius satellite, iPod, and HDMI inputs. The big news is the VSX-1018TXH-K, with its support for 130 watts over 7.1 channels using a Direct Energy power supply, HDMI ups...

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Darren Murph   Year:by , posted Jan 6th 2008 at 5:01PM   Source Site:engadget

Panasonics already dished out a few new offerings for fans of PDP, but you better believe its watching out for the LCD crowd, too. Starting things up is the 26-inch TC-26LX85 and 32-inch TC-32LX85, both of which rock a 720p resolution, 10,000:1 native contrast, a dedicated gaming mode, SD expansion slot, three HDMI connections and VIERA Link. Upping the ante to 1080p is the 37-inch TC-37LZ85 -- the firms first VIERA of that size. Moving on up, weve got two new models in the Premium VIERA family: the 32-inch TC-32LZ800 and the 37-inch TC-37LZ800 (pictured above). Both of these bad boys feature Motion Focus Technology, four HDMI sockets, VIERA Link, a PC input and BBE VIVA surround sound. Unfortunately, mums the word in regard to pricing / availability, but you can catch two more model...

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Christopher Grant   Year:by , posted Jan 6th 2008 at 5:01PM   Source Site:engadget

Sony has announced details of their Alpha A200 DSLR to Swedish news sources and though our Swedish aint so great (har du sedd min kaslonger), that hasnt stopped us from digging into the specs as translated on Photography Bay. The 10.2 megapixel camera seems awfully similar to their previous Alpha A100 DSLR (is this the supposed successor?) with some obvious changes, including a slightly bumped 2.7-inch LCD (up from 2.5-inch) and a 750 shot lithium-ion battery (up from 600). No word on release date or price, but well keep our ears open, okay? Update: Its been announced for the US, details here. Gallery: Sony Alpha A200 DSLR ...

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Joshua Topolsky   Year:by , posted Jan 6th 2008 at 5:01PM   Source Site:engadget

Well folks, were here basking in the soothing white light, and extremely ready for whatever Philips has to offer this CES season. Prepare to be blown away, or not blown away. Only time will tell. 12:53AM PT - Weve got front row seats, and things are looking and sounding quite dramatic today. Were not sure if we should be laughing or crying. Its emotional. 1:00PM PT - Right on the nose! Were off! It should come as no surprise were being treated to some intense, arty video of the companys Aurea. And Andrea Ragnetti, CEO consumer lifestyle has taken the stage. The consumer lifestyle is a brand new sector of Philips -- it combines consumer electronics and domestic appliances....

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Nilay Patel   Year:by , posted Jan 6th 2008 at 5:01PM   Source Site:engadget

We surprisingly havent heard a ton about green(er) tech at this years CES, but theres still some news going down -- and Panasonic, Sharp and Toshiba have just announced that theyve formed a new joint venture, the sexily named Electronics Manufacturers Recycling Management Company, to handle collection and recycling of their products in the US. MRM seems to have formed in response to some new stringent regulations recently passed in Minnesota, as well as similar regs that are about to go on the books in Connecticut, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, and Washington, but the idea is to provide recycling programs to state and local governments and other manufacturers -- and to that end, MRM already has deals with Hitachi, JVC, Mitsubishi, Philips, Pioneer, Sanyo, and Syntax-Brillian. MRMs manage...

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Evan Blass   Year:by , posted Jan 6th 2008 at 5:01PM   Source Site:engadget

Wanted: good home for 31-ton robotic dinosaur, completely up-to-date on all immunizations and oil changes. This frisky 40-foot tall, fire-breathing bot answers to the name Robosaurus, and a traumatic youth spent crushing cars in front of thousands of rednecks means this guy needs a lot of love and attention -- along with plenty of open space to graze. All manuals, kits, and accessories are included with adoption, although new owner will assume responsibility for any damage caused by Robos jaws and their 20,000 pounds of crushing force. Interested parties can bid on this one-of-a-kind companion at the 37th annual Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdate, AZ starting on the 12th. [Thanks, jo]...

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