Enjoy music and never miss a call – Sennheiser Communications introduces the MM 400 Series, combining the quality of luxury headphones with the superior functionality of an advanced Stereo Bluetooth(R) communications headset.

Sennheiser Communications is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking wireless stereo series. Featuring advanced Stereo Bluetooth(R) technology, the MM 400 and MM 450 TRAVEL are best-of-breed communications headsets for the demanding global traveler. Designed to work seamlessly with the latest mobile phones and other Bluetooth(R)-enabled devices, they also deliver world-class stereo sound with all types of music – thanks to the mature A2DP profile developed especially for Stereo Bluetooth(R).

As Product Manager Johannes Kaulfuss states: “Bluetooth(R) technology together with the advanced A2DP profile is so mature that great stereo sound is now possible. That means we at Sennheiser Communications have developed and launched probably one of the world’s best Stereo Bluetooth(R) headsets.”

Enjoy music and clear communications – all on your mobile

Now that modern mobiles offer music in addition to phone functions, you need a headset that lets you listen to music without having to worry about missing a call. That is why the MM 400 Series headsets feature a high-performance invisible microphone that lets you easily take calls at just a simple press of a button.

Listen with Sennheiser-quality sound

The MM 400 and MM 450 TRAVEL feature drivers and technology from Sennheiser’s renowned hi-fi headphones line – to reproduce music in superb stereo quality. The invisible microphone and Stereo Bluetooth(R) technologies come from the headset specialists Sennheiser Communications.

Both models deliver clear and balanced music reproduction without the exaggerated bass or muffled vocals of lesser sets. Phone calls are crystal clear at both ends.

Choose wireless or wired – for the best of both worlds

Both Stereo Bluetooth(R) headsets offer total freedom from wires and a convenient wired solution for when wireless transmissions are not allowed, for example on a flight. Wireless or wired, Sennheiser Communications’ fully mature Bluetooth(R) 2.1 and A2DP technology deliver excellent stereo sound under any circumstances. If a wireless connection is prohibited, simply plug in the headset using the supplied audio cable and adapters.

Stay friends with your neighbors

The closed-capsule design on the MM 400 Series means you can listen to music in peace, without annoying the people sitting around you. Unlike most in-ear headphones, closed capsules keep your music in and background noise out.

Get used to smart design that’s easy to use

The MM 400 Series stands out with its stylish but practical design. Both headsets boast a rugged, “travel-proof” build and are exceptionally easy on the ears – with ultra-soft pads to keep you listening in comfort on even the longest trips. They are also very easy to use, with the intuitive controls all clustered conveniently on the right capsule. The invisible microphone has no protruding boom to get in the way, while the on-capsule volume control saves you scrambling for the volume on your source device.

Carry on listening

Designed with travelers’ needs in mind, the MM 400 and MM 450 TRAVEL fold flat and pack away easily in carry-on luggage. To prevent damage in overhead lockers, the headband is metal-reinforced and comes supplied in a molded travel case. An airline adapter is also supplied.

Listen in comfort with NoiseGard(TM) 2.0 (MM 450 TRAVEL only)

NoiseGard(TM) 2.0 electronically removes 90% of unwanted background noise, including the drone and roar of jet engines or the clatter of rails, so you can listen to music and calls at a relaxing volume. This makes the MM 450 TRAVEL ideal for use in planes, trains and other noisy environments. Sennheiser pioneered noise compensation headphones over 20 years ago and the MM 450 TRAVEL benefits from our unparalleled expertise in this technology.

Stop for a chat with TalkThrough (MM 450 TRAVEL only)

With one press on the MM 450 TRAVEL headset, you can use our unique TalkThrough feature to turn on the external microphone and open a voice channel through the NoiseGard(TM) feature. It is ideal if you want to catch an announcement or speak to the flight attendant without ever having to remove the headset.

The MM 450 TRAVEL and the MM 400 will be available in September 2009.

MM 400 Series at a glance:

  • Wireless freedom – Bluetooth(R) 2.1 guarantees hands-free convenience without wires and the advanced A2DP profile for Stereo Bluetooth(R) delivers optimized hi-fi stereo sound
  • Invisible microphone - with high-performance sound quality for clear conversations
  • Direct cable supplied - for use on airplanes, with an airline adapter included
  • Easy headset controls - in one intuitive cluster
  • Sennheiser sound quality – hi-fi headphone drivers ensure superior dynamic range, detail and excellent bass
  • Wearing comfort – padded ear-cushions provide an excellent soft fit, even on long trips
  • Easy-2-GO – both headsets fold into a compact bundle for travel and storage, while the headband is metal-reinforced for durability
  • Flexible charging – replace the battery with a spare on long trips – or recharge it via the USB port on your laptop or the supplied lightweight wall charger with different plug fittings for Europe, the USA, the UK and Australia
  • Connect everywhere – to mobiles, laptops, MP3 players or in-flight entertainment systems with an all-in-one headset solution
  • Peace of mind – thanks to the 2-year international warranty

Additional features on the MM 450 TRAVEL

  • NoiseGard 2.0(TM) – advanced Sennheiser active noise cancellation lets you enjoy music in peace
  • TalkThrough – one press of a button turns on the external microphone so you can talk to fellow passengers or the flight attendant without removing the headset

Source: Sennheiser Communications A/S


OmniVision Technologies, Inc. launched the OV2710, a native 1080p high definition (HD) CMOS image sensor designed to deliver high-end video conferencing and recording for camcorders, notebooks, netbooks, and other mobile applications. The OV2710 addresses the rapidly growing demand for affordable, HD-quality digital video cameras for video conferencing and video sharing, a trend boosted by online tools and social media platforms such as Skype, YouTube and Twitter.

“Consumer and business applications incorporating video capability are growing at a rapid pace, and these applications are used predominantly in places where lighting conditions are often far from ideal. This makes image quality and low-light performance key drivers to the success of these products in the market,” said Nick Nam, Sr. Product Marketing Manager at OmniVision. “With the OV2710, OmniVision once again leads the way in digital imaging, offering a full 1080p true HD video solution that is affordable for design into mainstream consumer products.”

The 1/3-inch OV2710 offers a unique 1920 x 1080 array using a 3-micron OmniPixel3-HS(TM) pixel, delivering best-in-class low-light performance of 3300 mV/(lux-sec), dark current of 6 mV/sec and a peak dynamic range of 69dB. This allows the OV2710 to operate in low-light situations well below 15 lux, offering a cost effective, high-quality video solution suitable for a wide variety of applications including notebooks, netbooks, PC cameras, digital video camcorders, DSCs, mobile phones and other ultra portable devices.

The OV2710 is a no-compromise 1080p HD sensor available that offers the HDTV video format with a display resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and operates at 30 frames per second. Competing 1080p HD video solutions are based on reducing high-resolution sensors to a 1080p display resolution through either cropping, or merging pixels by binning. However, cropping reduces the field of view, while binning degrades image quality, color reproduction and picture sharpness. Furthermore a higher resolution sensor will need a much smaller pixel size than a 2-megapixel sensor to achieve the same optical format; and shrinking pixels generally degrades low-light performance.

The OV2710 supports multiple platform architectures and controllers with both parallel and MIPI interfaces. The OV2710 significantly reduces product development time by allowing system designers to leverage the same opto-electrical design across various products and multiple market segments. OmniVision’s OmniPixel3-HS pixel technology has already been proven in high quality webcam/video applications and is now available in 1080p full HD in the OV2710.

Availability
The OV2710 will enter into mass production in September 2009.

Source: OmniVision Technologies, Inc.


SPB Software, a leading maker of mobile applications, announces the release of SPB TV for Android phones.

SPB TV is a subscription-free mobile IPTV viewer, designed for tuning in to publicly available digital TV channels from all over the world. SPB TV features exclusive and patent-pending usability innovations like picture-in-picture mode, and gives the mobile subscribers easy access to over a hundred of international TV channels, directly from their phones.

Proven track record of high quality customization projects made SPB Software a stratigic partner for many carriers, who manage a wide range of mobile devices. With this release SPB TV becomes available for Windows Mobile, Symbian and Android platforms providing diverse mobile carrier customers with the next generation mobile TV experience.

“SPB was always concentrated on supporting phone manufactures and mobile network carriers in building innovative and user-centric products and services.” – comments Sebastian-Justus Schmidt, SPB Software CEO – “After porting SPB TV to a new platform other than Windows Mobile we got a favourable reception from the mobile market, especially from mobile operators. Now SPB is very pleased with the fact that we can offer mobile carriers an equal solution, a unique powerful application for Windows Mobile, Symbian and Android platforms.”

SPB TV 1.0 Main Features:

  • 100+ international live TV channels, in a 20+ languages
  • Unique TV browser with quick channels preview and list of current & upcoming TV shows
  • Integrated full week’s TV guide
  • Ability to set Calendar reminders for TV shows of interested
  • Fast channel launching and switching technology
  • Picture-in-picture mode (quick channel preview while in another channel)
  • “Transparent” on-screen controls (sound, brightness) as on a regular TV
  • Full support of hardware buttons controls

Pricing and Availability

SPB TV 1.0 is available for smartphones running Android 1.5 with HVGA screen resolutions, as well as Windows Phones running Windows Mobile 5 and later Professional and Standard editions, S60 3d edition FP1 or higher, qVGA, VGA, Square QVGA, and WVGA screen resolutions are supported. SPB TV 1.0 has a full and a freeware versions, with the freeware version limited in features and number of channels available. SPB TV requires a reliable 3G or WiFi network connection for proper streaming. Full version of SPB TV is available for 9.95 USD from the Android Market in countries where paid Android applications are available.

Further Information and Downloads

SPB TV web page (Android 1.5) http://www.SPBSoftware.com/android-software/tv/

SPB TV screenshots page (Android 1.5) http://www.SPBSoftware.com/android-software/tv/screenshots.html


ShieldSafe announces “America Protected” campaign to help everyone protect themselves from identity theft for free

ShieldSafe announced the launch of “America Protected,” a free service that helps consumers protect themselves from identity theft at no charge. Now everyone can protect themselves from identity theft for free without having to pay a company to do it for them.

There were 10 million identity theft victims last year with losses exceeding $50 billion. The latest numbers show identity theft increasing an average of 22% each year. “It is our belief that everyone that wants to protect their identity should be able to do so easily and for free,” said A.J. Prieto, President of ShieldSafe. That is why ShieldSafe started its “America Protected” campaign. ShieldSafe helps individuals and their entire family protect themselves with the ShieldSafe fraud alert quick link and the ShieldSafe credit report quick link. The fraud alert quick link directs individuals to the initial 90-day fraud alert form. Once this form is filled out, an individual is proactively protected for 90 days with a fraud alert. An individual must fill out this simple form every 90 days in order to keep the fraud alert active. ShieldSafe then emails the individual every 90 days to remind them to fill out this form to remain protected. The credit report quick link directs individuals to the free credit report link where individuals can view their credit report immediately. ShieldSafe then emails the individual every 12 months with the credit report quick link to remind them to get their free credit report.

When an individual becomes a victim it can become a terrible nightmare. Just ask John Harrison, a retired Army Captain, who became a victim of identity theft that exceeded $250,000 in just four months. The criminal used John Harrison’s personal information to buy two cars, a Harley motorcycle, a Kawasaki motorcycle, a timeshare and open 61 credit/bank accounts. Even though the subject in his case was arrested, it still took Harrison several years and hundreds of hours to fix his credit and restore his identity. The shocking video detailing his story can be seen at http://www.shieldsafe.com/.

Technology makes people’s lives easier, but it also lets those with less noble ideas commit crimes with the stroke of a keyboard and the click of a mouse. Just last week an identity thief was charged with committing the largest identity theft in American history, stealing over 130 million individuals’ credit card and debit card identifiers. This individual committed a crime that the Department of Justice calls, “the single largest hacking and identity theft case ever prosecuted.”

Every three seconds someone’s identity gets stolen. Being proactive in protecting one’s identity is the best solution. ShieldSafe provides a quick and easy solution and, best of all, it’s free.


Wireless 3G Reader Extends Sony’s Commitment to Bring Open Digital Reading to Mass Audience

Delivering on its promise to give consumers a variety of choices, Sony today announced the third member of its new Reader family – the Reader Daily Edition(TM), a highly-anticipated wireless model with 3G connectivity. The Daily Edition caps its new line of Reader products, joining the Reader Pocket Edition(TM) and the Reader Touch Edition(TM) which were announced earlier this month.

The Reader Pocket Edition and the Reader Touch Edition are available immediately, and the Reader Daily Edition will be available this December in time for the holidays at SonyStyle stores and SonyStyle.com.

“We firmly believe consumers should have choice in every aspect of their digital reading experience,” said Steve Haber, president of Sony’s Digital Reading Business Division. “Today, we take another large stride to deliver on that promise. We now have the most affordable devices on the market, the greatest access to free and affordable eBooks through The eBook Store from Sony and our affiliated ecosystem, and now round out our Reader offering with a wireless device that lets consumer purchase and download content on the go.”

A Family of Three Readers

The Reader Pocket Edition sports a five-inch electronic paper display packaged in a stylish chassis and is available in a variety of colors, including navy blue, rose and silver. It is available for the ground-breaking price of $199, making it the most affordable dedicated reading device on the market.

The Reader Touch Edition features a responsive, menu-driven six-inch touch screen panel that enables quick, intuitive navigation, page turning, highlighting and note taking with the swipe of a finger or by using the included stylus pen. It comes in red, black or silver and retails for about $299.

The Reader Daily Edition gives consumers wireless access via AT&T’s 3G mobile broadband network to Sony’s eBook store from just about anywhere in the U.S. Book lovers will be able to browse, purchase and download books as well as select newspapers and magazines when and where they want. There are no monthly fees or transaction charges for the basic wireless connectivity and users still have the option to side load personal documents or content from other compatible sites via USB.

The seven-inch wide, touch screen display provides for intuitive navigation and comfortable layout of content, including newspapers and magazines, whether you’re reading in portrait or landscape orientation. In portrait mode, about 30-35 lines of text are visible, making the experience very similar to that of a printed paperback book. A high contrast ratio with 16 levels of grayscale ensures that text and images are crisp and easy to read. The Daily Edition also boasts an attractive aluminum body with an integrated cover for durability. It has enough internal memory to hold more than one thousand standard eBooks and expansion slots for memory cards to hold even more. It will sell for about $399.

All three models feature Sony’s award-winning industrial design and an E Ink Vizplex(TM) electronic paper display that emulates the look of ink on paper. Sony’s eBook Library software 3.0, which now includes support for many Apple Macintosh computers as well as PCs, makes it easy to transfer and read any Adobe PDF (with reflow capability), EPUB, Microsoft Word , BBeB files, or other text file formats on the Reader.

Access to Even More Content at the eBook Store by Sony

In addition to announcing a new family of Readers, Sony has also made several changes and improvements to its eBook Store to provide better access to an even greater variety of ebooks. Earlier this summer Sony announced the availability of more than one million free public domain books from Google, and the company made new releases and New York Times bestseller titles available for $9.99.

Today also marks the launch of Sony’s Library Finder application. Sony, working with OverDrive (www.overdrive.com), the leading global digital distributor of eBooks and to libraries, will now offer visitors to the eBook Store by Sony easy access to their local library’s collection of eBooks. Thousands of libraries in the OverDrive network offer eBooks optimized for the Sony Reader, and visitors can now find these libraries by typing their zip code into the Library Finder. Through the selected library’s download website, visitors can check out eBooks with a valid library card, download them to a PC and transfer to their Reader. At the end of the library’s lending period, eBooks simply expire, so there are never any late fees.

The Reader Pocket and Touch Editions, as well as available accessories such as AC adaptors, cases and covers with reading lights, are available now at SonyStyle.com and SonyStyle stores. Book lovers interested in trying out a Reader in person will also be able to find them for sale at Best Buy, BJs, Borders, Sam’s Club, Staples, Target, Toys”R”Us, Wal-Mart and other authorized retailers nationwide.

Source: Sony Electronics


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