Media players (13 articles)
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Philips HMP2000 Smart Media Box review
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Netflix all the way
20 March 2012 14:14 GMT
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There is no doubt that 2012 will be the year of the smart TV. But if you already own a TV, and don't want to upgrade it just to get access to internet services, then don't despair, you have options.
Companies such as LG, Samsung and Sony have...
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Roku 2 XS review
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Tiny but powerful media player
16 March 2012 18:52 GMT
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TV is changing, and it's happening quickly. As recently as 10 years ago, the idea of TV being delivered over the internet was a pipe dream. Now, we can watch near-broadcast quality video, streamed to us over the internet with a wait of just a few seconds.
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Samsung Galaxy S Wi-Fi 4.2 pictures and hands-on
HANDS-ON MWC 2012: Game on 28 February 2012 19:15 GMT TweetFitting somewhere among the vast array of Galaxy devices, it would be too easy to laugh off the Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.2 in a volley of comparisons of screen sizes and SIM cards. The fact of the matter is, that if you take this device on its own merits,...
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Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.2: Android media player pitched at gamers
MWC 2012: Phone with no phone 27 February 2012 9:54 GMT TweetSamsung has aimed at gamers with the latest addition to its Galaxy S media players. The Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 4.2 rocks a 1GHz processor (512MB RAM), Android 2.3, 8 or 16GB of internal memory, and EA's Need for Speed Hot Pursuit preloaded.
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Sony bringing Google TV to Europe in 2012
Excited yet? 14 February 2012 2:21 GMT TweetSony started by telling Pocket-lint that in the US, during it’s first year, its Google TV devices sold much lower volumes than it expected. Even so, the company intends to launch Google TV products in Europe this year.
The firm is confident...
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Sony Walkman Z pictures and hands-on
HANDS-ON CES 2012: Prototype becomes reality 17 January 2012 10:15 GMT TweetWe caught it as a prototype at IFA 2011 in Berlin, but it wasn't until the Android-running Sony Walkman Z series hit CES that it became a reality and a chance for Pocket-lint to go hands on with this suped-up media player.
A match up of the...
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PicoHD5.1 - fully functioning media player that fits in your pocket
Includes 5.1 audio output 18 April 2011 16:23 GMT TweetWhen you look at the spec list for the Crystal Acoustics PicoHD5.1 media player you certainly wouldn't believe that it's no bigger than an SD card reader. Or, indeed, smaller than its own remote control.
However, "pico" means small*, and that's...
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Acer enters HD media streaming market with Aspire RevoView
Includes HDD slot for player conversion 3 November 2010 16:05 GMT TweetMedia streamers and DLNA devices are rising in popularity in the UK, with more and more digital video, music and photo content becoming available, and Acer is after a slice of the pie with its Aspire RevoView HD media streamer.
Coming with...
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Sansa Fuze+ turns up on the low budget scene
MP3 player alternative to the likes of the iPod nano 17 September 2010 12:06 GMT TweetSandisk has launched the Sansa Fuze+ MP3 player to compete with the portable media machines in the sub-£100 category. Headline specs include a 2.4" QVGA LCD, 24-hour audio playback (5 for video) and either 4, 8 or 16GB flash memory all expandable with...
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Plextor media player comes with Blu-ray support
A solution for all your media needs and then some 3 June 2010 9:54 GMT TweetMedia players have become mass market devices in the last couple of years and you can pick up a wide range of sub-£100 players these days. They all come with network connectivity and support for a wide range of file formats and possibly even a space...
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NES turned into media centre PC
Running Linux, with Atom processor and ION graphics 10 May 2010 16:21 GMT TweetAn enterprising modder has turned his retro NES console into a media centre PC that would rival some of the most advanced models on the market.
On the outside it looks like a regular NES straight out of the Eighties, albeit with the requisite...
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Archos 7 Tablet available on pre-order
Android PMP price revealed 7 May 2010 14:49 GMT TweetThe Archos 7 Tablet has been priced up and is available for pre-order direct from the manufacturer and other selected retailers. For £129.99 you could get yourself a piece of kit that Archos says will bridge the gap between your smartphone and your...
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Eminent unveils HD media player with extensive streaming talents
EM7080 hdMEDIA RT now available 28 April 2010 10:02 GMT TweetAfter success in the Dutch market, Eminent has opted to bring its media player/streamer to the UK. The EM7080 hdMEDIA RT is capable of playing Full HD video content from an in-built hard drive or streamed via wired LAN. In addition, a wireless N USB...