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NEC NP905 and NP01W Network Video Projector

cosa — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:58:21 +0000

NEC unveiled two new network-ready video projectors, the NP905 and NP01W. Priced respectively at €1,285 ($1,999) and €835 ($1,299), both devices support Windows Vista’s Windows Network Projector functionality, thus enabling users to share information from their laptops or desktops via a wired or wireless network without the need for proprietary software. Moreover, remote desktop connection enables these projectors to connect to a networked computer remotely, allowing complete control of the remote computer with the connection of a USB mouse and keyboard directly to the projector’s USB input.

Regarding specs, NEC NP905 projector features a brightness of 3,000 lumens, a resolution of 1024×800 (XGA), a contrast ratio of 500:1, a built-in speaker, and a HDMI interface. As for the NEC NP01W, it sports a brightness of 2,000 lumens, a 1280×800 (WXGA) resolution, and a 400:1 contrast ratio. Both video projectors will be shipped in July 2008.

An excerpt from the press release:

Other advanced features included with the NP905 and NP901W are the geometric correction tool, which allows users to project on spheres, cylinders and more without distortion, as well as advanced color management, which automatically adjusts for the specific input type, whether it is a presentation, movie or graphics. Their comprehensive input panels include HDMI for high-definition video content, as well as an audio input for every allotted video input. Additionally, the NP905 and NP901W include closed captioning capability for the hearing impaired and a direct power off feature, which provides instantaneous shutdown of the projector, ideal for those users who are constantly on-the-go.

Uplogix – Secure IT Remote Network Solutions

cosa — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:11:01 +0000

If you run a large-scale sites network, you need a trustworthy partner to manage and secure your highly-distributed infrastructure. And Uplogix is the solution, since it is designed to overcome the limitation of console servers and network-based monitoring systems. With Uplogix’s revolutionary network management product, you can expect an unprecedented functionality by combining the localized control and survivable connectivity of a console server with the intelligence of an enterprise software solution, which results in an active, secure management required to manage today’s distributed infrastructures. Wonderful, isn’t it?

Some of Uplogix’s products are called Uplogix Envoy — a remote management appliance — and Uplogix Envoy Management Station (EMS) — a web-based, centralized point of control for all Envoy appliances and managed devices throughout your environment.

Sony SNC-DF50N IP Network Dome Camera

cosa — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 03:45:33 +0000

Another security camera displayed during ISC 2007 event in Las Vegas. This one coming from Sony and called SNC-DF50N IP Network Camera. This Wide Dynamic IP MiniDome offers a WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) functionality along with DEPA (Distributed Enhanced Processing Architecture) technology platform and Bi-Directional audio input.

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Going Wireless With Asus WL-500G Premium Router

cosa — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 02:00:46 +0000

Hooray, I finally “upgraded” my home wired network into a wireless one. Precisely, I replaced my Prolink’s Hurricane 9000P ADSL Modem / Router with Asus’ WL-500G Premium Wireless Router. After canceled my previous ADSL internet service and using dial-up for about two months, I’m now using a wireless broadband internet service, so there’s no point to keep that ADSL modem / router anymore. But why did I choose that WL-500G Premium (or WL-500gP) Wireless Router?

The main reason is that this router can functioned as more than just a router. No kidding, the WL-500gP can be used as a Media Server and a Download Machine as well. All of them can be done without having to turn off the PC. That’s right. Thanks to the provided (two) USB connectivity, I can connect the router to an external HD enclosure and have it download any files I want (HTTP, FTP, and even BitTorrent protocols are supported) and store the downloaded files on the external HDD. I’ve tested it with LAN Server, a 3.5-inch HDD enclosure from Lexcron, and it works just fine. As for its Media Server capability, I haven’t got a change to try it since I don’t have any wireless media devices. Btw, it said to work with XBox 360 as well, and it makes me want to buy one right now…

Still with its USB connectivity, the WL-500gP router can be connected with a USB printer and USB webcam as well. I want to try the printer connection, but it seems that my Windows XP is missing its TCP Lib module or something, and it made the printer’s TCP port’s setup failed. About the USB webcam, I’m going to give it a try tomorrow.

Other features include:

125 High-Speed Mode
300% increased signal coverage compared to conventional IEEE 802.11g routers, while remaining interoperable with the WL-169gE, WL-138gE and WL-100gE.
EZsetup enables convenient wireless connection configuration
More secured: 64/128 bit WEP, WPA/WPA2/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK

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Sony Launches Portable TV Network for PSP

cosa — Sun, 04 Dec 2005 15:00:11 +0000

An interesting move has been made by Sony Japan. They’ve just launched a Portable TV Network, but it seems that they’re definition of that terms is kinda different. While other defined a portable TV network as watching TV via broadcasting network in real-time, Sony asked you to first download the shows you want to watch – as well as music videos, movie trailers, and other video content – onto your memory stick and then view it later on PSP. Now isn’t that just a download service?

Other dissapointment is that you have a limited playback time for each downloaded program. You pay $1 to $3 each and you can only watch it for one or two week. But Sony probably know that many people will a little bit sad with their offering so they include many popular shows and anime to download. If you enlarge the image above, you’ll probably agree that Sony is smart enough…

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XBox 360 Wireless Network Adapter

cosa — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 05:00:51 +0000

I prefer to wait for the upcoming Playstation 3, and later decide between that gaming console and the XBox 360. But if you already spend your money for the recently released XBox 360, what about spending some more for this wireless network adapter? Side-by-side with the built-in support for multiplayer gaming through XBox Live service, it will complete the networking support for this console, since you’d be able to play without the wires (read: wireless). Priced around $100, you only have to plug this adapter into the Xbox 360’s USB port to join the other gamers around the world. Of course, only if there’s a hotspot nearby.

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Sony Network Walkman Winter Special Package

cosa — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 20:20:39 +0000

To celebrate the upcoming Christmas, Sony Style in Japan has recently release their special edition of NW-A608 Network Walkman, the NW-A608/SI Winter Special Package. The difference in this Chirstmas release is, it comes with a Christmas theme on both the casing and packaging. This digital music player will be available starting from 30 November 2005 and everyone can pre-order it for 52,500 yen or approximately US$450.

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How to Serve Your iTunes Library to Your Sony PSP Using WiFi Internet – Windows Edition

cosa — Thu, 15 Sep 2005 17:14:59 +0000

Remember the DigiKid tutorial for serving your iTunes library to Sony PSP using WiFi internet? If you follow his wonderful tutorial, you can turn your computer into a “music server” for your Sony PSP, thus you can access your music anywhere and anytime using Sony PSP WiFi feature. Unfortunately, the software he used for the tutorial, Dot-Tunes, is only available on Mac.

But now, Windows user can be happy. The waiting is over. The latest Dot-Tunes, v1.1j, now fully support Windows OS. So, no more jealous to Mac user.

To use Dot-Tunes as your music server is very easy. You can read the detail instruction here. For the brief instructions:

Run Dot-Tunes application
Choose the music (and recordings) that you want to share / served (”your iTunes tracks”)
Done! Now you can use Sony PSP or other portable device with internet / WiFi connection support to access your music server on your PC. You can view, download, and listen to the iTunes track directly from your portable device.

Not hard, isn’t it?

According to Dot-Pod, the author of Dot-Tunes, this software doesn’t use Windows built-in ‘web-sharing’ feature. Dot-Tunes has its own web server capability, specifically designed to serve the audio tracks from iTunes. If you want, you can also protect your music server by setting up the username and password for the server, so only authorized users can listen to and download your music.

You can download the demo version of Dot-Tunes here: Windows, Mac OS X

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Control iTunes Anywhere

cosa — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 19:00:34 +0000

Previously, I posted how to serve iTunes library to your PSP using WiFi internet access. Unfortunately, it required Mac OS to run. But don’t worry. There’s another application under Windows PC that could make it possible to control your iTunes library via any device which has an internet connection.

WebRemote, the name of the application, lets you control iTunes through any web browser on any platform, from another Mac, to hand-held PDA over a wireless network. This gives you ability to control your home stereo from anywhere in the house.

WebRemote can also running in jukebox mode. As songs are requested they enter a que and are played in order. There is even an option to prevent people from flooding the que with the same song over and over again. This feature is great when you are at the office or the party.

WebRemote is a shareware and it costs $10 to register.

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How to Serve Your iTunes Library to Your Sony PSP Using WiFi Internet

cosa — Mon, 29 Aug 2005 12:21:23 +0000

What would you get from a Mac with OS X 10.3, a small shareware application called Dot Tunes, and a Sony PSP with the 2.0 firmware upgrade? An iTunes library server which can be access from Sony PSP everywhere using WiFi internet connection. With this handy ability to access iTunes library anywhere, you can easily remove and replace song files on your Sony PSP eventhough you’re not currently at
home.

The digiKID already wrote a wonderful article about that. By following his how-to tutorial, you can turn your Sony PSP to a better portable music player (of course Apple’s iPod is still much better). But at least you can now eliminate one of Sony PSP disadvantage as a portable music player, the low storage capacity.

Click here for the Windows version tutorial to serve your iTunes library for Sony PSP via WiFI internet

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