Onkyo Japan announces the introduction of the HDC-1L nettop audio PC system. It’s an interesting concept actually – building a system designed to handle digital audio playback. I’ve always been a fan of developing vertical solutions around nettops and netbooks and the HDC-1L is a great example of such a vertical solution. Specs include:
- Intel Atom processor running at 1.6GHz
- Intel 945GC Express Chipset
- Windows XP Home Edition
- 1GB RAM
- 160GB SATA HDD
- DVD SuperMulti drive
- 6 USB 2.0 ports
- Ethernet
- SN ratio of 120dB
Three versions will be available:
- HDC-1L for 59,800 Yen
- HDC-1LGX with 15 watt stereo speakers for 74,800 Yen
- HDC-1LGX/19W1 with 15 watt stereo speakers and a 19 inch 1440 x 900 monitor for 99,800 Yen
[Check it out via Akihabara News]
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Written by flung on December 2nd, 2008 with comments disabled.
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Onkyo Japan have announced [pdf link] new entry-level versions of their HDC-1.0 Audio PC. The new range now takes advantage of Intel’s Atom 230 1.6GHz processor, paired with 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard-drive, DVD burner and six USB 2.0 ports. However there are several missing features compared to the full HDC-1.0 system, of which the most noticeable is the integrated audiophile amplifier.
Three versions are available, ranging from the HDC-1L which simply includes the desktop PC, Windows XP and Onkyo’s own software suite, through the HDC-1LGX with two 15W speakers, to the HDC-1LGX/19W1 which adds a 19-inch 1,440 x 900 LCD display. The original had a dedicated amp with PCM1792 digital to analog convertor, plus analog, digital coaxial, optical inputs and outputs and a DVI output supporting HDCP.
Still, you’ll save considerably. While the original Audio PC retailed at around 200,000 yen ($2,149), the range now starts at just 59,800 yen ($643).
[via Akihabara]
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Written by Chris Davies on December 2nd, 2008 with comments disabled.
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Onkyo announced a new wireless headphone designed with the Apple iPod in mind called the MHP-UW2. Featuring Bluetooth support, the MHP-UW2 comes with a separate Bluetooth transmitter that hooks right into an iPod dock connector. For those of you without iPods, the MHP-UW2 also comes with a 3.5 mm jack allowing you to connect other media players.
iPod model support includes the iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod, iPod Photo, iPod nano, and iPod mini media players. Unfortunately the press release is in Japanese so the only bits of info I could make out are:
- 30mm driver
- 50Hz ~ 20kHz frequency response
- Headphone weighs 105 grams
Meanwhile the transmitter measures 46 x 90 x 17 mm and weighs 35 grams. According to Akihabara News, the MHP-UW2 will be available in November for a price of 150€.
[Check it out via Akhihabara News]
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Written by flung on October 12th, 2008 with no comments.
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How great was the advent of wireless? Wires suck. Wires trip people, electrocute,strangle unsuspecting users and just generally get in the way. Headphones wires are no exception. The Onkyo MHP-UW2 Bluetooth headphones come with an emitter that attaches to your iPod and broadcasts music for up to 8 hours on a full battery.
Recharging takes 3 hours via conventional AC adaptor or USB. The headphones look pretty cool, but the problem here is the emitter. It’s huge and fugly and kind of offensive, like a ball and chain. Not really wireless. You didn’t buy a small iPod just to make it huge later, now did ya?. In fact, it kinda looks like a pogo stick for your iPod. The price is $200.
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Written by Conner Flynn on October 9th, 2008 with no comments.
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You can now enjoy music from your iPod using a wireless headphones from Onkyo. The good news is that the headphones are cheap. Priced at around $200, the Onkyo MHP-UW2 uses the 2.4Ghz digital connection and comes equipped with a emitter that attaches to the iPod to broadcast music for up to 8 hours. The transmitter weights in 35 grams and is rechargeable via AC adaptor or USB. The Onkyo MHP-UW2 will be released in November in Japan. [Likecool via iPod and MP3 Players Blog]
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Written by Johan on October 9th, 2008 with no comments.
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Audio snob, now you can listen to your Ipod with a portable and high-fidelity wireless stereo earphone system. Onkyo wants to preserve the originality of audio playback, unlike Bluetooth technology with compressed audio; their MHP-UW2 wireless system uses an uncompressed and robust 2.4Ghz digital connection, promises to deliver truly CD quality sound over the air.
The transmitter weights in 35 grams and is made compatible with Ipod classic, Touch, Nano and Mini and has audio inputs for other portable audio devices. The system draws its power from Lithium-ion batteries with ability to playback music for 8 hours of continuous use. Recharging takes 3 hours via conventional AC adaptor or USB. The weight of the headphone includes the batteries is about 105 grams. The Onkyo MHP-UW2 will be released in November for 20,00 yen ($200).
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Written by Daniel Lim on October 9th, 2008 with no comments.
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Announced last months, two mid-range audio video receivers from Integra are ready to ship to your neighborhood custom reinstallers. DTR-7.9 upgrades from 7.8 now featuring THX Ultra2 Plus certification, Faroudja DCDi chip for a full 1080p upsizing over HDMI and extra pair of 1.3a HDMI to a total of 5 HDMI outputs. So you get the new features set at the same price of $1,300.The catch? It’s now Made in Malaysia instead of Japan.
If you only need 4 hdmi input sources, less power outputs and could care less about THX Neural Surround Processing or THX Ultra2 Plus gimmick; then save $300 by getting the DTR 6.9. Integra is Onkyo’s premium line. As Lexus is to Toyota, Integra is to Onkyo. If you can’t locate Integra retailer, try local electronic chain stores for Onkyo TX-SR 806 and TX-SR 706. They don’t dress up the same but internal components are practically similar and affordable too.
UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ (9/18/08) — Integra, the first company to build audio-video receivers designed specifically for custom installers, has announced that it is now shipping two new receivers engineered to meet demanding technical requirements of THX’s new Ultra2 Plus and Select2 Plus certification standards. Both have 1080p video upscaling and advanced two-zone capabilities.
The Integra DTR-7.9 is THX Ultra2 Plus certified for large-room applications with a powerful 130 watts-per-channel amplifier, five HDMI inputs, and upscaling for component video inputs. The Integra DTR-6.9 is THX Select2 Plus certified with 100 watts per channel and four HDMI inputs. Both include the new THX Loudness Plus processing which improves the listener’s aural experience at moderate and low volume levels.
These receivers use Audyssey’s highly regarded MultEQ room correction technology to automatically set optimal speaker levels and time delay for any given room. They also add Audyssey’s new Dynamic EQ circuitry, which corrects the surround channel equalization and level relative to volume levels.
As the audio and video control centers for advanced home theater installations, these receivers are fully compatible with HDMI v. 1.3a, including 1080p and Deep Color™ 36-bit video signals. They include Faroudja DCDi Cinema HDMI upscaling to 1080p, and the DTR-7.9 also includes component video upscaling to 1080i. Both receivers feature onboard decoding for the Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD and DTS Master Audio lossless audio formats specified for Blu-Ray disc formats.
Like all Integra products, the DTR-7.9 and DTR-6.9 include comprehensive packages of features specifically tailored to the needs of custom installers, including Ethernet ports for integration with Network-based control systems such as E-Control™ and AMX Device Discovery™. These two-zone receivers also include bi-directional RS-232, RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) system control integration over HDMI, programmable 12-volt triggers, dual IR inputs, and three unique assignable IR code sets. The back channels can be reconfigured for powered Zone 2 or front-channel bi-amping for large speakers. Because these receivers will frequently be set up by professional installers, the customized dealer settings can be independently stored for easy recall.
The Integra DTR-7.9 and DTR-6.9 are both now available with manufacturer’s suggested retail prices of $1,300 and $1,000 respectively.
Integra designs and manufactures premium Home Theater receivers, processors, amplifiers, and DVD players that are specifically designed to meet the needs of custom audio/video systems installers. Systems integration and convergence technology protocols include RS-232, IR and on-board Ethernet for network connectivity and TCP/IP control. Integra has access to vast technical resources, and bears a proud heritage of 60 years of audio engineering excellence. For more information about Integra and its many fine products, visit www.integrahometheater.com or call 800 225-1946.
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Written by Daniel Lim on September 18th, 2008 with no comments.
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Second appearance of the day for Sotec, with a desktop PC quite suited, perhaps, to the OneLessDesk; it might not be an iMac, but it does have a built-in iPod dock. The Sotec E7’s 21.6-inch 1680 x 1050 display hides a choice of dual-core Pentium E2180 2GHz or Core 2 Duo E7200 2.53GHz processors, a range of hard-drives from 160GB to 500GB, and from 1GB to 4GB of RAM.
Graphics are courtesy of NVIDIA’s GeForce 9300, there’s a slot-loading DVD burner and 1.3-megapixel integrated webcam. Connectivity includes eight USB 2.0 ports, HMDI, eSATA and gigabit ethernet, together with WiFi a/b/g. Stereo Onkyo speakers (rated at 8W) complete the media package.
Wireless peripherals (keyboard and mouse) are included, and the range starts at $950 rising to $1,560 for the Core 2 Duo version with 500GB storage. They’ll be available in Japan on October 3rd.
[via Electronista]
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Written by Chris Davies on September 17th, 2008 with no comments.
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