In addition to ripping, sharing, and converting videos, the most recent update to RealPlayer SP allows users to quickly trim clips without affecting video quality. The player is still bloated, unfortunately, but most folks will find the new tools easy to figure out. [Real]
If you still haven’t gotten your fill of the iPad here are some official pictures to satisfy your appetite.
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The free BD Remote app lets users control their Sony BD equipment (no PS3 support, yet) via wifi from any iPhone or iPod Touch.
The app launches quickly and the interface is intuitive. Pairing the device is a simple three step process that should be easy for most users. There was a very slight lag with the TV interface, but the Blu-ray player I tested the app with was a pre-production unit.
Meta-data for media being played can be displayed on the iPhone along with related YouTube clips. Is the app revolutionary? No, but the app is free and adds good value for users who already have Sony BD devices.
We were pretty intrigued by the Yogen manual charger concept we saw earlier. While the production unit we saw today is markedly different—it doesn’t disappoint. Instead of charging gadgets with a pedal, users now pull a chord.
Charging devices while pulling the string takes just as long as charging them via wall outlet so it won’t replace plugging in, but in a pinch the compact device could be a life saver. There is super-low resistance in the chord so continuously pulling the string to charge isn’t much of a chore (just tedious). The device is available now directly from Yogen for $39.99.
We got a chance to experience Geneva’s new Model S iPod/iPhone audio system today. It’s sublime. The best part? You can actually afford it (probably).
Geneva has been combining killer industrial design with solid audio quality for awhile now but their new Model S marks their first foray in to the mainstream (read: relatively inexpensive) audio market. It’s pretty clear that Geneva paid attention to details with the Model S. When not in use the dock is protected inside the cabinet and only flips up when needed. If Geneva made any compromises in the manufacturing process from their high end lines, I couldn’t really detect them.
I’ve never been a fan of touch-sensitive buttons, but they work on the Model S. To activate the alarm’s snooze all uses have to do is touch, or in my case slap, any one of the controls. The system will retail for $299 at Apple Stores later this month.
I was able to chat with Geneva’s Managing Director, George Emerson, who said the goal of the Model S was to “bring HiFi to the iPod clock radio”. They succeeded.
• Two 3″ full range speakers
• Two bass ports with dynamic loudness
• Two Class D digital amplifiers – extremely efficient, low consumption
• Digital radio
• Digital clock with alarm program
• EmbracingSound DSP restores and improves compressed music files
• PowerDock for iPod/iPhone connection and protection
•TouchLight controls – backlit, touch-sensitive
• Line-in jack for external audio
