Landline, mobile line and television: New technology products

May 1, 2011, 3:06 GMT

Android car radio with GPS and UMTS

Paris (dpa) - An Android car radio with built-in GPS and a slot for a UMTS stick is the latest showcase product from French hardware maker Parrot. The 'Asteroid' will initially feature navigation and location services, a petrol station price comparison app, and an internet radio service. The radio features a 3.2-inch colour display and can accept voice commands, including the ability to search for music on an SD card or USB stick by naming the track title or artist. The radio is built to fit the single DIN standard format and also functions as a Bluetooth speakerphone for a mobile phone. It is expected in May at around 299 dollars.

Wireless speakerphone clip for landline

Munich (dpa) - Gigaset has unveiled a new product for those who'd like to make phone calls without a handset or even a headset on their ear. The L410 weighs only 30 grammes, allowing it to be clipped to a lapel and function like the handset on a wireless phone set for loudspeaker function. The device is the size of a business card and can be operated using any DECT base station. The manufacturer promises five hours of talk time on one battery charge. The clip is expected in stores in May for 50 dollars, including charging station.

Multimedia Player from HDI Dune with or without WLAN

Munich (dpa) - HDI Dune has introduced a new network player with a built-in Bittorrent client for file sharing. The HD Lite 53D supports all current audio and video formats as well as Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels). The casing offers an SD card slot as well as space for a 2.5-inch hard drive that allows the player to function as a network hard drive. The unit only comes with 128 megabytes of built-in memory. The player is available now. The model priced at 169 dollars can connect to a home network via LAN cable, while the 189-dollar version also includes a WLAN module.

SD card with integrated WLAN

Munich (dpa) - A new WLAN SD card from hardware maker Eye-Fi can transmit images straight from the camera to the computer. The eight gigabyte X2 module establishes its own WLAN network. A free application is available for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets to allow them to receive pictures as well. The Eye-Fi Mobile X2 will be available in stores in May for 80 dollars. Owners of the previous generation of X2 card will receive smartphone support as a free update.

Dreamboxes upgraded with hybrid and swap tuner

Hamburg (dpa) - Dream Multimedia is adding three new models to the Dreambox digital receiver series: The DM 500 HD and DM800 HD SE devices contain what are known as hybrid tuners, capable of receiving digital television either by cable (DVB-C) or antenna (DVB-T). The new DM 7020 HD is built modularly to allow for different tuners to be added or removed. Two plug-in slots are included. One comes with a satellite tuner (DVB-S) included. The DM 7020 HD can also accommodate a 3.5 inch hard drive for use as a recorder and a LAN connection to a network. Price and release dates for the receivers have not yet been set.

New 3D TV with triple tuner from Sharp

Berlin (dpa) - Sharp has a new line of flatscreen televisions with an integrated triple tuner for antenna, satellite, and cable reception, as well as internet. The devices in the LE830E series run around 70 different applications, ranging from Skype, a browser, and email client to a video-on-demand service. The TVs also offer Full HD resolution at just 2.5 cm of thickness, are 3D compatible, and are rated as extra energy efficient (A grade). The 40 inch model will cost about 1,199 dollars in stores, while the 46 inch version will cost 1,599 dollars. Both models are expected at retailers in May and come with a pair of 3D glasses. Prices and availability of the 52 and 60 inch models have not been announced.

Outdoor cell phone with solar panel

Berlin (dpa) - Swissvoice is launching a robust new mobile phone that uses an integrated solar cell panel to recharge itself when far away from the nearest plug. The SV29 is encased in a rubber sheath that protects the phone up to the international IP56 standard against impacts and dust. The unit includes a colour display, illuminated keys, speakerphone, LED flashlight and radio, and works on the GMS cellular service standard. The Swissvoice SV29 is already in stores for about 90 dollars.

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