TECHNOLOGY GALLERIES

  The 2000s Mobile Digital Revolution:
        Cell Phones to Smartphones, Walkman to Media Players, CD to Flash to Web Services
  Historical perspective on some interesting technology and trends in digital home media.
  They include some sample products illustrating these trends.
  Information and pricing are summarized from public sources as of when they were added,
  and may be incorrect or out of date.

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    Video Camcorders Gallery - OLD
    Digital Photo Cameras Gallery - OLD

  Home Media Galleries
    High-Def / DVD Gallery - OLD
    Consumer HDTV Gallery - OLD
    Home Networked Media Gallery - OLD

• Multi-room digital music system, whole house solution
• www.sonos.com

• Includes IR remote control
• Two 3/4-inch, high-def, soft-dome tweeters, 
      two 3-inch, high-power, long-throw woofers
• Supports MP3, FLAC, WAV, WMA, WMA Lossless, Ogg, 
      AAC, Apple Lossless, AIFF
• Line-in via 3.5 mm stereo jack
• Headphone/Subwoofer out via 3.5 mm connector
• 13 x 5 x 3.1 in. (330 x 127 x 79 mm)
• PR 8/08 - Introduced - www.logitech.com/index.cfm/172/5015&cl=us,en
• 12/09 $279 street, 8/08 list $299

• Instant access to HD films, TV shows, approximately 5,000 movies
• Pay as you go - no activation fees and no subscription fees
• Rental movies 99¢ to $3.99, 
      purchased movies $4.99 to $19.99, TV episodes $1.99
• Displays HD content up to 1080i/1080p24 
• Two USB ports for future storage options (available within six months)
• Height: 2.4 in, Width: 8.9 in, Depth: 7.3 in, Weight: 4.2 lbs
• Storage: Unlimited rentals, 100 hours of owned movies'
• Requires High-speed broadband Internet connection
      3 Mbps advertised (2.0 actual) for instant viewing
      1.5 Mbps advertised (1.2 actual) for delayed viewing
• Audio Outputs: HDMI v 1.1, Digital Optical, Digital Coax, RCA (Dolby 5.1)
• Video Outputs: HDMI v 1.1, Component, S-Video, Composite
• Video Resolution: 1080p/24, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i --  HD recommended
• VUDU XL - high-end version designed for integration into high-end home theaters, ship end February
• 2009 - LG, Mitsubishi, VUDU Box 1080p $149, XL $499 Home Theatre
• 1/08 - price lowered to $295
• 9/07 - Introduced - $399
• www.vudu.com

• Access PC music library from living room stereo
• Connects to stereo system (analog or digital or headphones) 
• Uses a wired or wireless network connection to deliver music
• Use IR remote with bright fluorescent display to browse stored music on the PC (SlimServer software)
• Access streaming Internet radio stations, Rhapsody's 2 million song collection (with subscription) 
      even when computer is turned off
• Formerly Slim Devices
• 06 - $249
• www.slimdevices.com

• Broadcast PC's music library and Internet radio stations to stereo system
• Uses a digital radio connection (long range wireless Bluetooth), 300 feet
• Browse music like MP3 player using display on remote control
• Plug wireless antenna unit into PC's USB port,
• Remote control with recharger cradle, audio cables to connect to stereo
      or powered multimedia speaker system using stereo-mini input jack
• Add additional receivers for other locations around the house
• StreamPoint server software on PC plays common music file formats
      plus music libraries from Apple iTunes, Windows Media Player, Musicmatch Jukebox
• 06 - $249
• www.logitech.com

Find the  Logitech Wireless DJ  Music System on Amazon.com

• Compact, hi-speed USB HD digital video recorder for notebook or desktop PC
• Watch, pause or schedule recordings of TV programs - Analog & digital / HDTV
• Find favorite programs with Electronic Programming Guide
• Convert video for portable media player or stream to media center extender device
• AMD LIVE! On Demand - Access DVR from a broadband-connected computer
• Hybrid TV Tuner Stick
       Over-the-air / Cable Analog TV (NTSC) & Over-the-air Digital TV / HDTV (ATSC)
• Capture from VCRs, camcorders with included audio/video input cable
• Telescopic antenna to receive free-to-air TV channels
• Remote control - control TV from a distance
• ATI Catalyst Media Center software - Full PVR and time shifting
       DVD Playback, DVD Authoring,  ATI Theater Video Converter
• F-Type coax connector for Analog TV (NTSC) or HDTV (ATSC)
       Adapter for composite video, S-video, Stereo audio input
• http://ati.amd.com/products/tvwonder600/usb
• Distributed by Diamond Multimedia
       www.diamondmm.com/TVW600USB.php
• 4/08, 11/09 - $99 - Also PCI $99, PCI Express $99 versions

• Watch, pause or schedule recordings of TV programs - Analog & digital / HDTV
• Digital cable reception of Clear-QAM channels (unencrypted Digital Cable TV)
       requires Windows Vista
• Combo tuners - Watch analog TV while recording digital TV at the same time
• Find favorite programs with Electronic Programming Guide
• Convert video for portable media player or stream to media center extender device
• AMD LIVE! On Demand - Access DVR from a broadband-connected computer
• Combo tuning with two built-in tuners:
       Over-the-air / Cable Analog TV (NTSC) & Over-the-air Digital TV / HDTV (ATSC)
       Clear-QAM (unscrambled) Digital HD Cable + FM Radio
• ATI Theater Video Processing Technology
       Hardware MPEG-2 compression, Automatic Color, Gain Control
       Motion Adaptive 3D Comb Filter, Noise Reduction, Edge Enhancement
• ATI Catalyst Media Center software - Full PVR and time shifting
       DVD Playback, DVD Authoring, ATI Theater Video Converter
• F-Type coax connector for Analog TV (NTSC) / FM radio
       F-Type coax connector for HDTV (ATSC or ClearQAM)
       Adapter for composite video, S-video, Stereo audio input
• http://ati.amd.com/products/tvwonder650/usb
• Distributed by Diamond Multimedia
       www.diamondmm.com/TVW650USB.php
• 4/08, 11/09 - $139 - Also PCI $129, PCI Express $129 versions, Combo USB for Mac $149

• Ultra-compact digital HDTV tuner, for PC and Mac
• View live television, Broadcast and cable, Standard-def and HDTV
• Personal video recorder (PVR): Save to hard drive or direct to DVD
• Digital over-the-air TV (ATSC) and unencrypted digital cable TV (ClearQAM)
      for SDTV and HDTV up to 1080i (not analog / NTSC)
• Case with built-in protective slide cap, does not block other USB ports
• Includes mini remote control, high-gain telescopic TV antenna, travel bag
• Plug in to computer's USB port
• Connect to video signal (coax) 
      from cable jack, existing TV antenna, or included telescopic antenna
• Software (on CD, not in Flash like Pro / Ultimate Stick)
• Pinnacle TVCenter Pro 5 - PVR software for Windows
      Timeshift and record live TV, pause, rewind
• View full-screen or scalable window
• Record TV in MPEG-1, MPEG-2 or DivX formats
      Includes trial MPEG-4 support to output to Sony PSP or Apple iPod
• Schedule recordings using TitanTV.com, 
      free Internet-based Electronic Programming Guide (EPG)
• Includes Pinnacle VideoSpin video editing software to trim recordings
• Compatible with Windows Media Center (Vista Home Premium or Ultimate)
• Pinnacle TV for Mac HD mini Stick - Mac OS X v10.4 or higher
      Elgato EyeTV Lite software for a recording and playback, timeshift, EPG
• ~ 2 in. long
• Pinnacle PCTV HD mini Stick $119.99, for Mac $129.99
• www.pinnaclesys.com
• PR - 9/08 - Pinnacle System Unveils Ultra-Compact Digital TV Tuners
• www.hauppauge.com/site/products/prods_hvr_external.html

Find the  Pinnacle PCTV HD Mini Stick on Amazon.com

• Ultra-portable USB 2.0 HDTV tuner stick with integrated Flash PVR
      no installation required
• Supports both analog (NTSC) and digital (ATSC) TV signals
      Hardware ready for ClearQAM (unencrypted digital cable) reception
• Includes mini remote control and high-gain telescopic antenna
• On-stick memory with preinstalled TV tuner and PVR application, 
      plus available storage, Record up to 2 hours of TV directly to stick 
• A/V adaptor cable, capture from composite video (RCA), 
      S-Video, stereo audio (3.5mm headphone)
• Includes Pinnacle Studio QuickStart to edit and trim videos
• TV tuner fully compatible with Windows Media Center
• PCTV HD Ultimate Stick - $129 - software on device
• PCTV HD Pro Stick - $99 - A/V input, remote control
• PCTV HD Stick - $79 - HD
• www.pinnaclesys.com
• www.hauppauge.com/site/products/prods_hvr_external.html

• Copy analog video directly to any USB 2.0 mass storage device
      No PC required
      Record to USB hard drive or flash memory stick
      Transfer to Apple iPod or Sony PSP
• Multiple analog inputs for S-Video, composite video and stereo audio
• Record TV shows, digitize home movies, back up vacation videos
• Directly record gaming sessions from game console
• One-touch start/stop recording from any video source
       including TV, DVD player, PVR, camcorder, set-top box, gaming console
• Encode to H.264 video (MPEG-4), up to 720x480/576 (NTSC/PAL)
      Good: 320x240, 512 kbps video, 96 kbps stereo audio 48 KHz
      Better: 320x240, 768 kbps video, 128 kbps stereo audio 48 KHz
      Best: 640x480, 1.5 Mbps video, 128 kbps stereo audio 48 KHz
      PC: 720x480/576, 1.5 Mbps video, 192 kbps stereo audio 48 KHz
• Capture for mobile devices, full-screen PC, video editing, DVD burning
• Recharges iPod battery during video transfer
• Small and portable: 4.8 x 2.6 x 0.9 in.
• www.pinnaclesys.com/pvt - Press release 2/08
• 9/09 - $99; 2/08 - Introduced - $129.99

• Universal monitor clip: Display or notebook
• 2 megapixel sensor, Carl Zeiss optics, glass lens, wide-angle lens
• Autofocus, built-in mic
• Video capture: Up to 1600 x 1200 pixels (HD Video 960 x 720)
• 8 MP photo (enhanced)
• Rightlight 2 (dimly light / poor backlight), Rightsound (echo, background noise)
• Logitech Video Effects, Fun Filters, Intelligent Face Tracking, Snapshot button
• HP Photosmart Essential software: capture, edit, customize, print images
• Video conferencing software
      Windows Live Messenger, Skype, Yahoo Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger
• 6/07, 11/09 - $99 (street $71)
• PR 6/07 - www.logitech.com/index.cfm/172/3490&cl=us,en
• www.logitech.com/index.cfm/webcam_communications/webcams/&cl=us,en

• Clips to top of display, 12-inch desktop stand
• [same specs as QuickCam Pro]
• 2 megapixel sensor, Carl Zeiss optics, glass lens, wide-angle lens
• Autofocus, built-in mic
• Video capture: Up to 1600 x 1200 pixels (HD Video 960 x 720)
• 8 MP photo (enhanced)
• Rightlight 2 (dimly light / poor backlight), Rightsound (echo, background noise)
• Logitech Video Effects, Fun Filters, Intelligent Face Tracking, Snapshot button
• HP Photosmart Essential software: capture, edit, customize, print images
• Video conferencing software
      Windows Live Messenger, Skype, Yahoo Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger
• 6/07, 11/09 - $99 (street $72, $57)
• www.logitech.com/index.cfm/webcam_communications/webcams/&cl=us,en

• Clips to top of display
• 1.3 megapixel sensor with 5 lens elements
• Compensation for dim, side-, and back-lit situations
• Video up to 640 x 480 at 30 fps, still images up to 1280 x 960
• Microphone with echo correction
• Free video conferencing software
      Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, Skype
• Logitech Video Effects software for fun effects and face enhancements
• 06, 08 - $129
• www.logitech.com

• Universal monitor clip: Notebook and desktop monitors, or place on flat surfaces
• Smaller eyeball design: 45 millimeters wide, 33% smaller
• VGA 640 x 480 resolution, up to 30 fps
• Still image capture
• Built-in microphone
• RightSound Technology: Reduced background noise and echo cancellation
• One-click software: Capture, e-mail, or upload video or photos
• PR 3/06 - www.logitech.com/index.cfm/172/2478&cl=us,en
• 6/09 - $29 (street $27)
• www.logitech.com/index.cfm/webcam_communications/webcams/&cl=us,en

• Adjustable 20mm notebook clip
• VGA 640 x 480 resolution, up to 30 fps
• Adjustable focus ring
• Still image capture: Up to 1.3 megapixel with software enhancement
• Snapshot button for digital stills
• Built-in microphone: Headset-free audio
• RightSound Technology: Reduced background noise and echo cancellation
• Activity light: Know when you're 'live'
• Logitech QuickCam Applications: video email, QuickCapture for photos
• PR 3/07 - www.logitech.com/index.cfm/172/2929&cl=us,en
• 3/06, 6/09 - $39 (street $31)
• www.logitech.com/index.cfm/webcam_communications/webcams/&cl=us,en

• Small network server box
• Wired Ethernet or untethered wireless connection.
• Monitor video feed from Web browser
      change display resolution, tweak brightness and contrast, adjust camera settings
• Creative software to monitor up to four cameras simultaneously.
• 06 - $149
• www.creative.com/products/webcams

• 9/06 - $129
• Record video to flash memory cards, play back on portable device
• 5.1 x 2.6 x 0.8"
• Scheduled recording, IR emitter (to set-top box or VCR)
• Any composite video source
• Video: MPEG-4 Simple Profile, H.263 (MP4, 3GP, 3G2)
      Up to 640 x 480 pixels, up to 30 fps, NTSC & PAL
      Up to 3.5 hours video / GB
• 3.5mm composite video, audio left & right - input & output
• Cards: SD, SDHC, miniSD, miniSDHC, microSD microSDHC;
      (RS-)MMC (DV), MMCplus , MMC; Memory Stick/PRO/Duo/PRO Duo
• www.sandisk.com

• Cameras encode video in real time to Windows Media Video 9 (wmv) compressed
      Full-color video - VGA (640x480) or QVGA (320x240), 15, 10, or 5 frames/second
      (does not record audio)
• No wiring -- Connect cameras to PC with over electrical power line
      Mount cameras anywhere -- plug into standard electrical wall outlet
• Up to 6 cameras -- Display and process live, streaming digital video
• Cameras communicate with USB Receiver connected to PC
• Uses HomePlug power line networking, UPnP peer-to-peer networking
      Best in buildings under 8-10,000 sq ft., or on single electrical run 1,000 linear ft.
• Cameras transmit video to WiLife Command Center Software on Windows PC
      Control each camera's resolution, recording schedules, alerts
• Cameras perform motion detection - monitor up to 16 zones within the frame
      Perform image processing, auto brightness
• Motion alerts - Detect motion in up to 16 zones within each camera view 
• Video recording -- Monitors and records video from up to six cameras
      Review video by month, day, hour, and camera
      Can record only frames with motion
      Continuous recording - QVGA - 2.2 MB per minute, 3.2 GB per day
      Motion detection - typically 10-20%, 3 to 6 GB per month
• Active Alerts -- Send motion alerts via cell phone, e-mail
• Remote Monitoring -- View from home PC over broadband - free
      Internet browser or Windows Mobile phone, Via account at online.wilife.com
• 400 MHz processor, high-performance digital image sensor
• Lens: 80 degree viewing angle (diagonal), 50 degree pan (manual), manual focus
• Objects visible up to 100 feet in optimal lighting
      Low-light capabilities - down to 2 Lux (about twice the light of a full moon)
• Indoor Camera - 10 ft Ethernet cable to power supply
      Outdoor Camera - 12 ft standard electric cord, Spy Camera - 8 ft electric cord
• Indoor camera: 5.0 x 3.2 x 1.8 in. (12.7 x 8.1 x 4.6 cm), 6.7 oz (190 g)
• Indoor Starter Kit - $299
      Outdoor Starter Kit - $299 (weatherproof & waterproof, +0 to +110 degrees F)
      Spy Camera Starter Kit - $329 (fully functioning digital clock)
• Add-On - Indoor Camera $229, refurb $185; Outdoor Cam $229; Spy Cam $249
      Wide Angle lens (120 degrees), Close Up lens, NightVision Illuminator Kit
• NightVision 50 Illuminator Kit (for Indoor & Spy Cameras only) $59.95 
      IR 80° lens, infrared illumination pass filter Illuminator, 28 LEDs, 70°illum angle
      NightVision 20 illuminates up to 10 ft (3 m) NightVision 50 up to 30 ft (10 m)
• www.wilife.com
• www.logitech.com

• Stand-alone Wireless IP camera with built-in software
• Capture, view and share unattended video over the Internet
• View with Web browser, iPhone and IP-enabled mobile devices
• Easy set-up with no network configuration required
• Remote control of pan (270 degrees) / tilt (125 degrees)
• Stand-alone DVR: Save images / video locally to SD card
• Two-way audio: Built-in microphone, plus mic and headphone jacks
• Night vision: Ring of IR lights surrounding lens
• Connect directly over local network using IP address (CamSearch tool)
• Connect remotely via Yoics.com, Yoics software built in
  • Record video clips, save frame grabs
  • Access using web browser (video sent through firewalls via Yoics server)
  • Access using Yoics desktop application (PC or Mac)
    • Direct connection, faster performance, less latency, more reliable
• Image setup: Brightness, saturation, contrast, hue
  • Flip/mirror, White balance indoor/outdoor, Night vision (IR lights) on/off/auto
• Video: H.264, ASF file: 320 x 240 (QVGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 160 x 120
  • 1 - 30 fps, Bit rate 128 - 2048 kbps, Quality vs. frame rate priority, mobile res
  • Tag frames with time stamp, camera name
• Network: Ethernet or Wi-Fi, manual or dynamic
  • Simultaneous browsing by up to five users
  • Automated fault recovery and reconnection after network interruption
• Motion detection: Up to four rectangular regions, independent sensitivity
  • Schedule times during week
  • Save frame grab image or video to SD card, Save video to FTP server
  • Send alerts via email with image attachment
  • Upload to FTP server, YouTube, Tweet YouTube
• Auto capture: Interval every N minutes, send by e-mail, save to SD card
• Software upgradeable
• 5.1 x 4 x 5 in., 12 oz.
• 10/09 - $299 (see also IP-700 - wireless and wired)
• PR 10/09 - http://astak.com/2009_10_28.asp
• www.molecamera.com - http://astak.com/

• Access and manage your computers and network devices from anywhere
• Free software, PC and Mac
• Remotely access computer desktop, files and folders,
              web cameras, network storage devices
• Make any service or device on your local network Internet accessible
              Remote desktop, manage computer remotely (Real VNC)
              Access and share folders, devices, printers
              TVersity media server to share and access media and playlists
• Make any web cam into a surveillance system
              Auto upload video clips to YouTube, auto Tweet when uploaded
              View webcam live from any browser, iPhone
• Auto network configuration
• Yoics.com

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