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The space saving Techika 22-228 21.6” widescreen HD ready LCD TV is a very attractive combination home entertainment unit that includes a DVD player. It comes with built-in Freeview giving you free access to 50+ TV and dozens of radio stations. It also allows you to play back your own media via a USB, HMDI and SCART connections. The Technika 22-228 comes with a remote control and stand and can be wall mounted if preferred. ? £150.00 | LCD TV | Read more…

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The VIERA E3 LED LCD TV series includes a DVB-T2 tuner for Freeview HD providing you with a convenient, subscription free way of watching HD contents like sport, as well as your favourite soaps, dramas and documentaries in full HD glory wherever you are in the UK (Please ensure that Freeview HD coverage is available in your local area before using this TV).The IPS panel, which is known for its wide viewing angle and excellent light transmittance, is now further enhanced with a bright, energy-saving LED backlight. Images do not fade when viewed from an angle, and a uniformly high-speed response across the entire range ensures crisp moving images with minimal afterglow. The IPS LED LCD offers superb contrast and also contributes to the display’s slim design. ? £435.85 | LCD TV | Read more…

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It might not be making as much money as the competition in Cupertino , but that doesn’t mean Samsung isn’t raking in cash at an astonishing clip. We reported earnings estimates a few weeks ago, but now it’s official that the firm posted a 5.3 trillion won ($4.7 billion) operating profit in Q4 2011. That represents over a 2 trillion won ($1.8 billion) increase year over year. In all, it pulled in 47.3 trillion won ($42 billion) in sales, thanks in no small part to the over 300 million phones Sammy sold last year. While mobile accounted for roughly 40 percent of company sales and half of its operating profit (2.6 trillion won, or $2.3 billion), its semiconductor business did almost as well, raking in 2.3 trillion won ($2 billion) in profit over the same period. Samsung’s Display Panel business outperformed 2010 — buoyed by strong sales in LED televisions — as sales were up almost 20 percent, to 8.55 trillion won ($7.6 billion). Well the call just finished up, and Sammy provided some prognosication for 2012. It anticipates the mobile business to continue to grow, with LTE and and new market segments (read: Galaxy Note) helping drive sales. TV sales are also expected to remain on the uptick, as Samsung anticipates demand to continue growing due in part to the London Olympics and roll-out of more Smart TVs. Feel free to check out all the numbers giving Samsung reason for its optimism at the source link below. Samsung 2011 Q4 earnings official: $42 billion in sales, $4.7 billion operating profit originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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The iLid flips open to reveal a place to stash some credit cards, a key, and some cash. (Credit: Jason Parker/CNET) SAN FRANCISCO–Phones may be on their way to replacing wallets and purses, but we’re not quite there yet. One project that hopes to bridge the technological gap is iLid . Created by Australian natives Darren Inglis and Simon Dunn-Vaughan, the specialty iPhone case has a mostly secret compartment on its backside where people can stash some cash, a few credit cards, and a house key. It may not be a full-on purse or wallet replacement, but for those looking to cut down on wallet clutter, it promises some organizational relief. The product, which ships next month and is on display at this week’s Macworld|iWorld event , began as a project on Kickstarter , a proving ground for ideas of all sizes to get seed money from public investors. After a week of posting their idea on the site the pair raised their goal of $10,000, a total that now sits at $28,261. The two had also invested $20,000 of their own funds into the project ahead of time. The end result, whi… [Read more] Related Links: Apple has a good Christmas, then gets a lump of coal from Italy Two new iPads due next month, report says Apple tripling its iPad lineup in January? Not so fast Anti-loss device for the careless iPhone 5 rumor roundup

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Relax in the living room. (Credit: Helsinki Vantaa Airport) Even an airline geek like me wouldn’t call an airport “homey.” “Exciting” is a word that I would use and I may even say “comfortable” depending on the airport, but I won’t deny that an airport is the opposite of home. Either you’re on way to somewhere else or you still have a flight between you and your own bed. Check in at Helsinki’s airport, though, and you’ll find a new lounge that is trying to bridge that gap. Now open in Vantaa Airport’s Terminal 2, the Almost@home Lounge goes beyond far beyond the utilitarian furniture and simple snacks that you’d find in a standard airline lounge in the United States. Or get yourself a snack in the kitchen. (Credit: Helsinki Airport) Instead, there’s everything passengers would need to complete a modern home including a kitchen, dining room, children’s playroom, media lounge, and a home office with HP computers. And as you’d expect in Finland, there’s lots of wood, sleek design, and Eco-friendly features. According to the airport’s Web site , the “cozy” lounge is meant… [Read more] Related Links: How to let Mom know your plane landed safely Music Unlimited coming to iOS DHS’ X-ray scanners could be cancer risk to border crossers Need a charge? Roll your suitcase What the world needs now: An iOS laptop

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The HTC Titan II is world's first 4G LTE Windows Phone and features a 16-megapixel camera. (Credit: Lynn La/CNET) The latest rumors from Boy Genius Report suggest some juicy details about AT&T’s planned devices for the first quarter of 2012 . BGR indicates AT&T is gearing up to offer yet another Windows Phone device on March 18: the 4G-equipped HTC Titan II at $199. There’s word that the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD , Samsung Exhilarate , and Sony Xperia Ion also will debut on the carrier toward the end of March, but pricing is unknown. Related story: AT&T to offer Nokia Lumia 900 for $100 on March 18 Lastly, the rumors note that a Sony tablet (code-named Crystal) with HSPA+ will launch on AT&T for $409. I fully believe that Crystal is the dual-screen … [Read more] Related Links: AT&T introduces six new 4G LTE Android devices at CES AT&T goes big with first 4G Windows Phones, six Android devices Leaked Sony road map stirs up a dozen Android devices Ballmer reveals first LTE Windows Phone on AT&T (live blog) CES 2012 a 4G orgy, but Android ICS is still MIA

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The ICS update for the Transformer Prime is the first update approved by an actual Transformer. No, seriously. (Credit: James Martin/CNET) When the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime launched in late 2011, the hope was that it would be the first tablet to have and hold Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS), the latest version of the Android OS. While the tablet eventually launched with Honeycomb, no other tablet has yet to be released running ICS, so as of this month, it actually is the first. A couple of weeks back, Asus began rolling out over-the-air updates of ICS to Transformer Prime owners in the U.S. We at CNET finally got our Prime unit updated and spent all day poring through the sweet deliciousness that is ICS. The thing about ICS for tablets, though, is that while smartphones previously topped out at Android 2.3, Honeycomb (version 3) has been on tablets for nearly a year now and going from 3.0 to 4.0 just isn’t as huge of a jump. Still, although the changes are minor, they are noticeable. Check out the full Transformer Prime review , and skip to the Ice Cream Sandwich se… [Read more] Related Links: Ice Cream Sandwich update dripping out to Motorola Xoom Ice Cream Sandwich update failing on some Transformer Primes Asus announces Transformer Prime ICS date, addresses GPS and bootloader issues Asus Transformer Prime gets major screen upgrade Nvidia and Asus take on Kindle, Nook with $249 tablet

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(Credit: Screenshot by Jason Parker/CNET) SAN FRANCISCO–The Macworld expo isn’t what it once was, but you wouldn’t know it from the excitement of both vendors and Mac faithful attending this year’s show. The show started today at Moscone Center North here, and though Macworld no longer attracts the big crowds and big-name vendors it once did, I saw plenty of enthusiastic vendors and showgoers checking out the latest wares for Mac and other Apple products. When Apple stopped presenting at Macworld in 2009, everyone wondered what would become of the show. As Apple’s launching point for new products until 2009, Macworlds of the past often took up two giant rooms at Moscone Center and everyone involved with making Macs, iPhones, and the products that surround them would come for the event. Ever since Apple stopped showing at Macworld and making product announcements on its own, the show has lost some of its magic, but you wouldn’t know that by talking to some of the vendors on the floor. In this slideshow, I give you a taste of what it’s like to walk around the floor from my perspective. I couldn’t take pictures of everything, but hopefully it will give those who have never been an idea of what it’s like to check out the yearly Macworld show in its current state. A visit to the Macworld 2012 floor (photos)

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The HP 2311x gets you a 23-inch LED-based monitor, 1080p resolution, with HDMI, DVI, and VGA connections all for $180 or less. That's great, but doesn't necessarily make it good. (Credit: Eric Franklin/CNET) When considering a new purchase, the importance of price can’t be understated. Just attaching a low sticker price to a product can make something not even on your radar, suddenly, a must have. If, like me, you were a Steam customer during the holidays, you’ll know exactly what I mean. For large purchases however, functionality takes precedence over price. At least for me it does. I’ve been burned too many times going with the cheaper alternative only to be unsatisfied by the experience it provided. The HP 2311x got a lot of attention on CNET last year from you guys when Amazon started selling it for $180. It’s since dropped even lower. I imagine it’s not just the price that intrigues potential buyers, but also the fact that the monitor doesn’t gimp you on connections. So, is the HP 2311x a great monitor, or simply great for its price? Answers in the full review . More reviews can be easily accessed from the … [Read more] Related Links: The HP L2311c is business all over Patent grants hit all-time high in 2011; IBM leads the way Get a Lenovo IdeaPad A1 7-inch tablet for $199 shipped D-Link Cloud router gets down-to-earth pricing Info-starved no more–home energy gadget clues you in

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A pocket watch for today’s distinguished geek, and it could be yours. (Credit: Tokyoflash) Do you know what time it is? That’s right, it’s that time of the week known as the Crave giveaway, and this week’s prize just happens to offer a pretty cool way of keeping pace. Up for grabs is the Kisai Rogue Touch Pocket Watch , a modern take on the classic pocket watch. Made by Tokyoflash, it features an always-on touch display, as well as an LED backlight, and comes with a spring-hinged mineral crystal lens cover. Though it looks like you need to understand some futuristic language to tell time, it’s actually quite simple. The outside ring features 12 blocks that represent the hour, while the minutes are marked by the 60 smaller dots just inside the ring. There’s even a second set of rings, in case you want to keep track of a different time zone, and you can rotate through the watch’s various functions (date, alarm, and so forth) using the touch display. Normally, the Tokyoflash Kisai Rogue Touch Pocket Watch would cost you $169, but you have a chance to get this geeky accessory for free. There are some rules, though, so please take the time to read them carefully. There will be a test.

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When home owners design their own theaters, they tend to focus on aspects that would get a lot of attention like the screen, seating, or any conversation pieces. The DIY expert of this home theater designed to focus on their equipment rack above the rest of the theater. The rack is hand crafted and was a fraction cheaper than what the racks retail for on the consumer market. The theater features a black and grey color scheme and includes a 136 inch screen that was also created by the owner. The projector selected was the Optoma HD72 , which features 1300 ANSI lumens, a 5000:1 contrast ratio, and WXGA (1280 x 720) resolution. The DIY expert really enjoyed creating his home theater, but he is happier that his family now has a central location to gather for family entertainment. [via Electronic House ]

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ViewSonic will be displaying new projectors at ISE 2012 this year. Among them will be the company’s first laser hybrid LED projector. The name of this device wasn’t unveiled but it will be able to display full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution and 1200 ANSI lumens. The projector uses a combination of lasers and LED lamps in order to create the hybrid lamp. ViewSonic is proud to announce that this projector will be the first hybrid projector that is specifically designed for home theater use. Currently the only other company to use these lamps is Casio. Expect a follow up report when the company releases more information. [via Projector Point ]

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Making the lenses thinner and simplifying the structure reduced the weight by about 40% compared with Panasonics previous model (TY-EW3D10W 3D Eyewear 63g)The new line-up offers three head sizes (S, M, L) to ensure a comfortable fit for everyone, large, small and in between. Each one also lets you adjust the size of the nose bridge and the distance between the eyes, so they fit you with maximum comfort.Simply connect the 3D Eyewear to the USB terminal of a USB-compatible VIERA HDTV or Blu-ray Disc player to recharge the 3D Eyewear battery. ? £109.48 | Plasma TV | Read more…

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Television: The Sony KDL-32CX523 LCD TV delivers unlimited possibilities. With access to an ever-widening range of Internet content and advanced picture quality technology, it?ll delight you with its performance just as much as its appearance. Be prepared to change the way you think about your TV. Stream an unprecedented amount of internet content and services from the KDL-32CX523 using an optional Wi-Fi adapter and enjoy sites such as YouTube, Facebook and BBC iPlayer. Add an optional camera and microphone accessory to the KDL-32CX523 and you?ll be able to make free voice and video calls over the Internet in clear detail using Skype. To help save your pennies and the environment, the KDL-32CX523 features both ambient and light sensor modes that automatically detect the level of light in your viewing environment, and then tweaks the picture accordingly to give you optimum viewing pleasure and power consumption. Thanks to a built-in Freeview tuner, you?ll be able to enjoy a selection of up to 50 free digital and radio channels. Powered using the X-Reality picture engine, the space-saving KDL-32CX523 with superb picture contrast and colour intensity, resulting in the most natural and detailed Full HD pictures available – even for standard definition programmes. This TV features an integrated Freeview HD tuner which will allow you to watch subscription-free HD broadcasts. To watch Freeview HD broadcasts you?ll need to check that you can receive it in your area. Record your favourite shows onto an external hard drive via a USB port , meaning you?ll never miss must-see action. Turn your iPhone into the TV?s remote control or share your photos, music and movies from all over the home over a DLNA network. Two HDMI connections will allow you connect all your peripheral devices to the KDL-32CX523 and the sound won’t let you down either, S Force Front Surround sound providing the complete immersive experience. Freeview HD Digital Recorder: Sony?s SVR HDT500B Freeview HD recorder enables you to watch subscription-free Freeview HD broadcasts on your HD ready TV and record up to 300 hours of TV thanks to its built-in hard drive. Once connected via HDMI cable (available separately), the SVR HDT500B allows you to watch BBC HD, Channel 4 HD and ITV1 HD, all without any specialist installation – just plug and play. And it?s so simple. Using the 8-day live electronic programme guide, choose the film or show you want to record with the touch of a button. And because the electronic programme guide is constantly updated, you?ll always have the latest info on which time your favourite show starts. You can even series link all your favourite shows, so you?ll never miss out again. It also allows you to pause live TV and to start watching a program before it?s finished recording. With two tuners you can record two channels simultaneously, or watch one while recording another. You can even pause and rewind live TV ? £668.00 | Sony | Read more…

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For connection of an S-Video VHS VCR or camera/camcorder to a plasm display. Board also allows video output for connection to an external monitoring device. ? £128.52 | LCD TV | Read more…

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Novatiq's Scorp recon robot will get some cool accessories including wire cutters. (Credit: Novatiq) As machines that let first responders look at dangerous objects become increasingly common, Novatiq has started producing a throwable recon robot with the relatively low price tag of roughly $11,300. The military-grade Scorp was announced last year with slightly different specs. At 13 inches long and 7.7 pounds, it’s compact and light enough for backpack portability. It’s also tough enough to be thrown into buildings and dangerous areas, just like the lighter 110 FirstLook from iRobot. The spybot can supply a 360-degree real-time video feed. (Credit: Novatiq) Both machines are remote-operated, roll on treads, and have flippers that enable them to climb stairs, train tracks, and other obstacles. Both can move around for up to six hours on a battery charge. The Scorp can roll at up to 5 mph and receive commands from its wearable controller up to a distance of 1,650 feet. If it loses touch with the signal, it will automatically backtrack until it’s reestablished. The spybot has a tilt camera on each side, can relay real-time 360-degree video, and can be fitted with various sensors and a robotic arm. It can also carry payload… [Read more] Related Links: iRobot uses Ava test-bed to prototype human/bot interactions At CES’ Eureka Park, tinkerers swing for the big time The 404 at CES 2012: Where it doesn’t get any better than this (podcast) Dogs, robot snakes team for search-and-rescue missions Tosy robots dance, draw better than you

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Do machines have a soul? You'll find out when you watch the film below. (Credit: Video screenshot by Edward Moyer/CNET) The recent Muppets movie no doubt brought Jim Henson back into the minds of many, and a just-unearthed commercial film he did for The Bell System nearly 50 years ago gives a hilarious glimpse of his earlier days–and of the youthful years of computing. Discovered in AT&T’s archives and posted this week to the company’s ATTTechChannel section on YouTube, the 1963 short, “Robot,” addresses the anxiety felt by humans in regard to machines and computers. Related story Google’s Jim Henson doodle lets you be the puppeteer The film was “made for an elite seminar given for business owners, on the then-brand-new topic–Data Communications,” AT&T explains on the YouTube page . And the company continues: “The organizers of the seminar, Inpro, actually set the tone for the film in a three-page memo from one of Inpro’s principals, Ted Mills, to Henson. Mills outlined the nascent, but growing relationship between man and machine: a relationship not without tension and resentment….” Displaying his mastery of slapstick, comic … [Read more] Related Links: ‘Robot & Frank’ asks: What if Asimo were your nurse? Google+ surpasses 62 million users Ads show how Google+ is desperate for real people YouTube’s $500,000 hunt for world’s best storyteller Robots vs. humans video: Metal or muscle?

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Win it during the Super Bowl: 2012 Corvette GS Convertible (Credit: GM) You could win a Chevrolet Corvette GS Convertible 4LT or one of the 19 other vehicles Chevy is giving away to viewers. Chevrolet is giving away 20 cars and trucks–including Chevrolet Volt, Camaro 2SS, Silverado 150, and a bunch of Sonics and Cruzes–between now and the end of the big game. To win a car, players will need to download the Chevy Game Time app, complete the registration, and receive a unique “license plate.” If your license plate is drawn before the game or in one of the Chevrolet ads shown during the Super Bowl or online post-game, you’ll be a happy fan regardless of which team takes home the trophy. But there’s more to this sweepstakes than raffling off cars. By using the app to answer trivia questions during the game, you could win one of 14 vehicles. Questions range from polls on favorite foods to eat during the big game, to quizzes about commercials shown by Chevy or its partners. Each question you answer correctly is another chance to win a new ride. Chevy has partnered with Bridgestone, Motorola, NFL, Papa John’s Pizza, and SiriusXM Radio, and will be giving away thousands of other prizes using the Chevy Game Time app. The app is available for Android and … [Read more] Related Links: Chevy Volt misses first-year sales target Solar power paying for and powering a Chevy Volt Chevy Volt poses no elevated fire risk, NHTSA says OnStar to help Volt drivers choose renewable energy Friday Poll: Will you buy an electric car?

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Is this the real thing? (Credit: www.droidrzr.com) Ever since Google officially revealed the Ice Cream Sandwich operating system in mid-October, Android fans have been hungering to try it out on their Gingerbread smartphones. I can’t say I blame them. The OS is bold and beautiful, without too many hiccups and with a few more tips and tricks to try out. With only the Sprint version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus announced at CES this month (a rather mundane unveiling at that), people are starting to get restless. A series of blurry snapshots on DroidLife (and ultimately from DroidRzr ), depicts the GSM version of the Motorola Droid Razr running Ice Cream Sandwich in Italian, also apparently on a Linux build that avid experimenters can side load onto their own Droid Razr, if they dare. (Warning: I’m pretty sure I… [Read more] Related Links: Frosty white Samsung Galaxy S II coming to Sprint Motorola’s Droid 4 is the greatest Android keyboard slider yet Motorola Droid Razr Maxx promises pumped-up battery life Google: Five things to look for in 2012 CES 2012 a 4G orgy, but Android ICS is still MIA

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(Credit: Screenshot by Jessica Dolcourt/CNET) Nokia is planning something at Mobile World Congress next month in Barcelona, Spain. Of that I’m sure. Related stories AT&T to offer Nokia Lumia 900 for $100 on March 18 Congratulations, Nokia. Now get to work Nokia CEO talks of Windows Phone foothold in U.S. Usually the pre-trade-show teasers hint at one thing or another, but this one is frustratingly detail-free. If there’s something we journalist types abhor, it’s a lack of news clues. Nokia did e-mail the press with invitations to a press conference on the show’s opening day, February 27, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. local time. CNET will be there to cover it. There are only a few reasons why a company would call a press conference, and that’s usually to launch a new product or service. The fact that Nokia is plotting something sends strong signals that we’ll see at least one new Windows Phone from it as the European mobile conference extraordinaire kicks off a month from now. [Read more] Related Links: Smartphones you can bet on at CES Nokia Series 40 phones: 1.5 billion sold, and counting Snoozing my way through CES Nokia went and bought itself another mobile OS The best of CES 2012

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