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Denon DVD-A1UD announced for the UK
Over £3k for "universal" device 5 December 2008 16:00 GMT
Denon, never one to shy away from releasing products with scary price tags, has announced it is to launch the £3k-plus DVD-A1UD Blu-ray player.

Why the sky-high price? Well, aside from the usual mumbles about reference class this and audiophile that, it's what...
Credit Crunch Christmas: 8GB iPod nano 3G for £70
Pocket-lint's Advent calendar of gift ideas: 20 days to go 5 December 2008 10:23 GMT
Today's Christmas bargain takes the form of an 8GB iPod nano that's offered for a shade under £70.

One of eXpansys' one-day special offers, the price drop is only available between 11am and 4pm today - and only via the links below - so you'll need to be quick...
BBC dragon eyes up Woolworths
Theo Paphitis among the bidders 2 December 2008 17:42 GMT
According to the Beeb, none other than Dragon's Den star Theo Paphitis may be about to say, "I'm in" and save the floundering retailer, Woolworths.

Deloitte, which was appointed Woolworths' administrator on 26 November, said there had been "substantial interest"...
Zavvi forced to stop selling DVDs, games and CDs online
Main supplier is Woolworths 2 December 2008 17:22 GMT
Online and high street retailer Zavvi has been forced to stop selling DVDs, games and CDs through its website pretty much bringing its online sales to a halt.

It turns out that the main supplier of the retailer's stock is Entertainment UK - a unit of Woolworths,...
Credit Crunch Christmas: WowWee Rovio
Pocket-lint's Advent calendar of gift ideas: 24 days to go 1 December 2008 10:00 GMT
In the first of our Credit Crunch Christmas gift suggestions, we are bringing you news of an offer from online retailer eXpansys that sees £55 off the cost of a WowWee Rovio mobile Wi-Fi webcam robot.

However, you'll have to be quick smart about it if you want...
Woolies appointing administrators
It's been confirmed 26 November 2008 20:39 GMT
We previously reported that Woolworths was trying to sell its DVD publishing business to BBC Worldwide in a bid to keep the administrators from the door.

The retailer's shares were apparently suspended this morning while it bashed out what could be a £100 million...
Magix promises to record your tapes and records
Digitise your record collection 12 November 2008 9:55 GMT
German software developer Magix reckons it can save all of your precious records and tapes.

The company had brought out a software package for digitising the content you have on video tapes, but has now turned its attention to vinyl records and cassette tapes.
VIDEO: Tech week in view 07-11-08
The Megawhat take on the week's top headlines 7 November 2008 16:13 GMT
Another week of launches, gossip and controversy from the world of gadgets and technology.

Hit the play button above for our round up of the week's biggest stories - Sony launches yet another format, our issues with the BlackBerry Storm and why bloggers won...
Denon offers special edition Smart 102 system
More bits for less money 5 November 2008 13:35 GMT
Denon has launched a "special edition" of its Smart 102 home entertainment system.

The Denon Smart 102 claims to deliver "top-notch" CD and DVD playback, and boasts upscaling to 1080p Full HD complete with HDMI compatibility.

This special edition...
Games will outsell DVDs and music
Will overtake for the first time this year 5 November 2008 11:31 GMT
Titles like Grand Theft Auto IV could see games sales thrashing sales of DVDs and music CDs by the end of this year.

According to research by Verdict Research, games sales could overtake music and movie sales for the first time this year.

The retail...
Sony announces new Blu-spec CD format
Audio platform that borrows from Blu-ray 5 November 2008 9:19 GMT
Sony has announced the launch of a brand new CD format called "Blu-spec".

Announced in Japan, the technical side of things are unclear from the translated press release, but it's thought to borrow from Blu-ray.

Sony has apparently worked out a...
Teacup that sings (well plays CDs)
Tea and tune time 23 October 2008 16:34 GMT
You'd have to be a mad tea enthusiastic - someone who drinks at least 100 cups a day - to have brewed up this idea.

The singing teacup concept allows you to stick a CD into the "base" - in other words the saucer - and then the cup itself is the volume knob.
LG launches Mac-friendly CD/DVD rewriter
With 8x read speeds 22 October 2008 11:18 GMT
LG Electronics has launched its "ultra sleek" Mac-compatible portable Super Multi Drive, the GP08-NU10, in the UK.

Designed for use on the go, this CD/DVD re-writer plugs in via a USB so will work with new MacBooks and PC laptops alike.

Available...
UK (nearly) gets £100 laptop
Eee 701 special offer at £99 plus VAT on eXpansys today 26 September 2008 10:26 GMT
Hot bargain shopping news for Pocket-lint readers, from 11am 'til 4pm today, etailer eXpansys is offering a Asus Eee PC 701 Surf in white for £117.99 including VAT. Follow the link below between the set times for the special price if you want to make the Eee plunge...
JVC launches HXD77J Mini System monster
Ghetto Blaster 16 September 2008 16:28 GMT
So many of the stereo systems you see on the market are a wonder of sleek, shiny, curvy metal.

Well this one's not.

Introducing the $269 JVC HXD77J mini-system.

This monster packs in a radio, CD, and USB port to listen to music directly...
Roberts Sound 43 launches
DAB, FM, CD and iPod 16 September 2008 11:31 GMT
Roberts has launched the Sound 43, a one-box solution that offers DAB, FM, CD and an iPod dock.

With a high-gloss black finish the new "multifunction sound system" offers touchscreen controls.

The built-in docking station allows users to charge...
Velocity Mobile launches 103
First touchscreen offering 10 September 2008 15:17 GMT
Velocity Mobile has announced the retail availability of its first touchscreen phone, the Velocity 103.

The 103 gets Velocity Mobile's Odyssey Interface, built on top of Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional and the company's "VOTA" over the air updates.
Darth Vader CD player launches
Star Wars-themed novelty gadget 1 September 2008 16:30 GMT
If you're not sick to death of Lucas Film's happy-go-lucky Star Wars rights flogging that's seen the characters from the series on pretty much any product you can think of, then this Darth Vader CD player/radio might appeal. 60 euros, available now.
Firebox launches LP 2 CD converter
Rip your records 1 September 2008 13:13 GMT
Firebox has launched the "LP 2 CD" that claims to cut out the middleman of record ripping by incorporating a flash memory and CD burner, so you never need to connect the device to a computer.

Such easy digitising of your tunes is not cheap - the LP 2 CD will...
Sony launches CD player and AV receivers
Promised to deliver something different 30 August 2008 10:53 GMT
Sony claims to have designed a CD player with a difference in the SCD-XA5400ES.

This is the first Audio CD player which allows the transfer of Super Audio CD’s native Direct Stream Digital audio format over HDMI, via a new AV receiver - the STR-DA5400ES.
Expansys leaks BlackBerry 8210 clamshell
New mobile outed before RIM gets a chance 19 August 2008 17:48 GMT
Shrewd bit of marketing or a simple database slip-up, either way Expansys has spilled the beans on the new clamshell BlackBerry ahead of RIM in the UK.

Available for pre-order from today, the RIM BlackBerry 8210 Smartphone doesn't have a price or availability...
Sharp shows off AN-PR1500H home cinema rack system
"Only model with integrated, up-scaling DVD/CD player" 1 August 2008 16:50 GMT
Sharp has now launched the AN-PR1500H home cinema rack system.

The biggest claim for the new launch is that it is the only model on the market to come fitted with an integrated, upscaling DVD/CD player.

The all-in-one home cinema system also comes...
TouchLauncher brings the iPhone interface to your Palm
The iPalm? 13 June 2008 13:48 GMT
You haven't got any cash to splash, you have a perfectly workable Palm but you're lusting after an iPhone.

Well here's the solution - the TouchLauncher brings the iPhone interface to your Palm.

The full version of the application lets you scroll...
HTC backtracks over warranty support
Will now offer help to customers 10 June 2008 11:53 GMT
HTC has backtracked on its comments yesterday to Pocket-lint about supporting customers who’ve bought a non-UK version of the new HTC diamond.

"HTC will always support the consumer and their device but what’s important is that consumers know that devices are...
HTC Diamond on sale in UK
Although HTC won't give you a warranty 9 June 2008 16:46 GMT
The HTC Diamond might not be officially available in the UK, but that hasn’t stopped Expansys having 53 in stock with the promise of getting it you one in 2 days.

However before you rush for your credit card, due to an exclusive distribution deal HTC signed...