HP MediaSmart Server LX195

Some time after the emergence of new photos on the Web mediaserver from HP, the company introduced this product officially. Through the use of the platform Intel Atom, MediaSmart Server LX195 get much more energy efficient than other similar products of HP, but the use of external power source allowing the product to make a very compact (203x203x101 mm).

At the core of the device based on the processor Intel Atom 1,66 Hz, 1 GB RAM (expanded to 4 GB) and 3.5-inch hard disk drive capacity of 640 GB. If necessary, the amount of disk space you can build with the help of external drives with interface USB. Total LX195 has 4 ports, plus Ethernet adapter.

 Software component mediaserver allows him to broadcast content to UPnP-compatible devices, as well as the remote to work with iTunes. In addition, the novelty is compatible with Mac OS X  Time Machine and backup the information Windows Home Server. Threats from the network device is protected by a complete anti-virus software. Release date and price MediaSmart Server LX195, HP has not yet been announced, but unofficial sources, the product can be expected in May at a cost of $ 400.

Dell 4210X

Without the release of high-profile press releases, company Dell has recently updated the range of projection devices, the new DLP-projector 4210X. New port is equipped with two HDMI inputs, and VGA, which occurs rarely. This allows you to connect two computers to the projector and to minimize the delay between presentations.

 4210X has a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels, and the relatively high brightness of 3500 lumens and 2000:1 contrast. There are two dynamics at 5 W power. Projector can be controlled through the network thanks to the Ethernet-adapter. To extend the life cycle of the lamps has a Eco mode.

 According to developers, new perfect fit for presentations in large auditoriums and conference rooms with bright lighting.  Recommended price Dell 4210X is $ 1100.

TOPFIELD TF7710HD PVR

The world’s first satellite receiver to view and record HDTV (as a function of recording both conventional and HDTV programs). Stylish design a HI-FI rack. Form Factor – 430 mm.Intuitive menus, TV, time shift, recording timer and the program guide will make it easier to work with the receiver for any user. New informative matrix display with an additional line display mode. HDD 250Gb, 2 tuner, 2CI, 2 SCART, S-VHS, RCA, 2 USB 2.0, tsvetoraznostny component, ETHERNET, optical SPDI / F, RS232, HDMI. Ability to connect to the internet or local network allows not only to download or upload transfer, but also to control the receiver, and even update the software.

TOPFIELD TF7710HD PVR is made in strict design and perfect fit as a black or a silvery rack. This model has a new colorful, convenient, and (that has always been a receiver of the brand), intuitive menus.Works well with the modules have been tested Viaccess Aston Cam (Single and Dual), Viaccess Neotion NP-4 cam, DRE-cam, Diablo cam, and others. The receiver works well with different playing modes, including 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i.

 When connecting to HDMI menu becomes just an ideal. What, alas, have not as many TV channels. The quality of images on the HDMI a bit better than component. But not drastically better, which can not be simply that you could not tell the sellers.
Despite the fact that the manufacturer is clearly trying to produce a model for the mass market (to be a leader of itself mean that a lot), the software was not wet.

 As regards work interface, it is worth noting simultaneous work component, HDMI and S-Video.This question is often a very principled people who have a large number of different devices. At the front of the device is USB-connector for connecting external media. This allows, for example, to replace the device software without having a computer at home.

Receivers TOPFIELD PVR – these are the only receivers to which the user can upload their own tools, organizers, games.

Fully DVB-S / DVB-S2 (H.264) HD compliant
With 2 tuners
Time shift supported
Dual Recording supported
DivX codec embedded
USB memory supported
5000 TV & radio services programmable
Multilingual audio supported
Multilingual menu text supported
Favorite service list editing
Electronic Program Guide (EPG) supported
Subtitle supported
Parental lock facility by service and program event
Firmware update via LAN port

Philips Aurea 42PFL9903

 The debut of the new LCD TVs Aurea Philips 42PFL9903 elicited conflicting views – from admiration to disgust, but no one could leave.

A difficult array of LEDs on the front panel to create a colorful glowing halo around the image at the same time as it was strange, and unique, making this product a necessary background for each element of self-respecting Teleman,as well as entrenching its position for an outstanding technological product.

 Moreover, the original design of the TV Philips is not just looks bizarre and fantastic. Effect «glowing panel» in fact, improve the already impressive image quality.

From our point of view of the Philips Aurea 42PFL9903 have only two problems: its relatively high price and the fact that he was a television equivalent of «Marmayt», where people pulled like moths to a flame of fire, or throw away, as if it was a TV – antichrist.

Fortunately, the second generation of televisions Aurea Philips has tried to solve both problems. Its price, at least, less than the price of its predecessor.New design developed for the Philips 42PFL9903 – really wonderful improvement in comparison with the original design of Aurea, that arouses people more positive than negative emotions.

First, the front LED panel TV look more smooth and relaxed through the use of a single mirror surface, which is evenly divided as to the front frame and the screen.Secondly, now the lcd TV has an advantage – an elegant translucent effect «linen cloths» around its edges, which is also present in other model series.

Moreover, Philips has muted effect of 1.5 cm «strip», which bypass the image directly in front of a glowing effect on the appearance of the panel.This inner border was too black for the first Aurea TV, and thus significantly differentiated image, and the alleged «lit» front panel. The new Aurea, the inner border nearly white, and therefore does not create such a sharp contrast.

Unbelievable aesthetic aura Aurea Mark II creates even more impressed when you turn the LCD TV.Although the new inner white edging create less discomfort when you turn, become instantly clear that the new effect «illuminated» cover much more complex than that of his predecessor, for two reasons.

We will return to the second reason, later, the first was that the new LED panel, it was more LEDs than the original Aurea – 150 instead of 128.This enables a new LED panel to radiate localized previously barely noticeable difference in color compared to the previous version of the TV. The most striking thing is how clear it was in tsvetorazdelenie «Light».

If the way to respond to the color images in the first LED panel TV Aurea was blinding, the new model, it became so clear, that looks rather superhuman.The process of determining the clarity of color LED panel fitted to color images on the screen and makes the effect of a glowing panel Aurea II a more natural and attractive.

Describing how infinitely precise and clear is the effect of a new illuminated panels, comes to mind an old saying «the picture may say a thousand words».In fact, if I had to outline here the exact location of every color and intensity of color move to reflect the panel to copy the normal television picture, I would have had to use a thousand words.

In addition, as a result of those words might have sounded rather dry and boring, and the effect of a glowing panel is far from the notions of dryness and skuchnosti.This way all I can say is look at the pictures in this review and try to imagine unimaginable shown effect so if it comes directly to you: constant change of color panels, reacting to a picture on your TV.And even better, try to see the work of Aurea II with his own eyes. But be careful, seeing at least once luminous frame in place, it is unlikely that you’ll have to live with those dull and boring television that you have today.

You may remember that I talked about the two reasons that the new technology is a glowing panel, which was used Aurea II is better than that used in the first Aurea.A second reason – is that new technological approach in TV Philips c Aurea II creates a much better array of color consistency matrix.

In other words, Philips has improved color reproduction LED panel to a level where it can produce shades of clearly relevant to the content of an image on your TV.This probably does not sound very impressive then, but believe me, in fact, this technology creates a stunning effect, allowing the panel to recreate as close as possible to match the image than the one that was the case with the first Aurea.

It should be added that the LCD TV 42PFL9903 has a light, as from the rear, and with the outside of the panel, which gives the possibility of combining immersive colored glow – dubbed «sensorialny halo» – to break the wall of your TV.This means that ideally you will be able to put a TV in front of a white wall or even hang it on a white wall so as to evaluate all possibilities.But if your house is not possible, then at least you can enjoy the outside of the illumination and front panel – this is something that has not been in standard TVs, Philips Ambilight, where colored light emanate only from the back of the TV.

Found that the LED panel / Multicolor spectral system Philips 42PFL9903 better than in previous models of Aurea, a pleasure to make sure that the new TV has an impressive set of other properties.For example, how to connect lcd television: four HDMI, DLNA-certified connector Ethernet, through which you can access MP3 files, slide show files with the extension.alb, JPEG, and MPEG1 / 2 on your PC and home network, plus a USB connector for playback of the same kinds of multimedia files from USB storage devices.

The new TV has a resolution of Philips 42PFL9903 Full HD, uses the Wide Colour Gamut (a wide range of colors), lighting system processor image Perfect Pixel Engine HD, which really allows you to create unimaginable Aurea television picture quality.

Philips TV has a high level of detail for the signals of both standard and high definition. Images obtained are very bright. Dynamic scenes are displayed beautifully thanks to 100Hz Natural Motion, color, and luxurious living.Plus, color saturation significantly enhanced due to the overall effect of multi-spectrum / glowing panel.

 This is not the only positive point, which brought a shining front panel of the image quality on your TV 42PFL9903D.Due to effects of the movement of light color on the perimeter of the front panel, which provides charuyuschee reinforce the impression of depth color black on your TV, which in turn makes the image more contrast than it would have been otherwise.

To some extent – it’s just an optical illusion. In fact, the level of black main panel 42PFL9903 only indirectly, is more profound. But in each there is a trick illusion!

When it comes to Perfect Pixel Engine, one should pay attention to what is realistic to spoil the image, if you are not careful with a lot of settings, the images in the TV menu.For example, if you leave the HD Natural Motion is too high, it can create a vibrating rumble, and even, accidentally, the effect of three balls instead of one, while watching sports programs.As a matter of fact, you should install a low level of HD Natural Motion for the majority of films and TV programs, and may disable it at all while watching sports programs.

Normal mode noise can make the image a bit muted, especially when viewing HD.But if you’ll have to look in the onscreen menu philips 42PFL9903 to try to solve potential problems more often than conventional TVs, it will still reward you excellent image and, in addition,will provide fascinating impression system LED panel.

 LCD TV 42PFL9903 sound really good, because of the amazing sound quality neiskazhayuschego range of speakers – and that you are not in small quantities at nayavnosti two subwoofers in the rear of the TV.

It is safe to say that some will shudder in horror of the whole concept of Aurea.
 But no one can deny the stunning quality of the audio-visual transmission lcd TV Philips 42PFL9903.Technology Aurea much diversity in the perception of the TV completely ordinary way, even if unique technology costs a lot of money.

Logitech Squeezebox Boom

Home WiFi network now becoming more popular. Already have a wireless provider, and a laptop without WiFi is difficult to imagine. And because wireless networks – is already a reality, then why not replace the good old radio on its modern variant – internet radio?If the first generation of these devices gave disappointing results, the second generation is better in line with expectations, although you have to spend a little more for the quality of the model.But the system Squeezebox Boom from Logitech is much ahead of its competitors – it can be called internet radio tomorrow.

 Please note that a prerequisite is the availability of home network WiFi, connected to the Internet.In principle, now WiFi-router (ADSL, cable, etc.) are sold everywhere and at reasonable money. Internet radio is connected to a wireless network or wired, if the router is located nearby, after which you can listen to various Internet radio stations.In addition, Logitech Squeezebox Boom is able to play music from any computer connected to your network, or even to seek and play music from the Internet. In the U.S., Logitech offers to use on-demand music service on a subscription, such as the Rapsody.Then, enough to pay 10 euros a month, after which you get direct access to music via the Internet, and you will not need to download anything.

 Internet Radio Boom is part of Squeezebox, and the whole system can be regarded as a network music center.It should be remembered that Logitech acquired Slim Device, which specializes in wireless music distribution on the flat.The original Squeezebox was the music receiver with display and remote control that connects to wired or wireless network, as well as for the column with increasing receiver / music center.Two basic quality systems – perfect ergonomics and quality music without compromise, including support for all compressed audio formats, and formats without losing quality (lossless).
 Squeezebox Duet advancing this concept even further.The receiver is equipped with a simple interface, but everything else is done on a color remote control that can control receivers throughout your home. Boom can also log into the network management, it is remote Duet.

We were very pleased with indication Squeezebox, and ergonomics – all very well thought out. The main characters are well-read display with the removal, and navigation through a large round knobs intuitive.There are six keys to direct preferences to your favorite Internet radio stations, which would be sufficient.

 The remote control kit allows the delivery of all controlled from a small number of keys.Connecting to a WiFi network is very simple, just enter the key protection of the network WiFi, if it exists, or use wired connection through the slot Ethernet. Then you can adjust to any internet radio stations, as well as on the network Internet Squeezenetwork
In order for Squeezebox Boom connection to your computer, you must install a special server, which provides a fairly complete set of functions, although the interface is complicated. But you can configure everything you need from a computer using mouse and keyboard, which is convenient.From the navigation receiver is also carried out habitually, in the form of directories and files. The only thing you need to switch between the Internet (Squeeznetwork) and PC (Squeezecenter), which is not very convenient. But it is fine.Logitech offers a long list of internet radio stations around the world – is a bit dig in it, and you can find a station to your liking. It should be emphasized that the connection is done quickly, very high stability even in the case of a limited flow.

In general, if you want the best for today Internet radio, the Squeezebox Boom is just that need.