Silicon Mountain Holdings, Inc. today announced its design for a 32 and 42-inch high definition LCD-TV with an integrated, full-function PC and Blu-Ray/DVD player.

The flagship marries a full-HD 42-inch LCD display with a Blu-Ray/DVD player, integrated digital recorder for PVR and a powerful PC, based on the Intel Core2Duo E8400 processor, 4GB of RAM from Silicon Mountain, a 1TB hard drive and the 64-bit version of Windows Vista Home Premium.

In addition to the analog and digital audio-video inputs common to high-def televisions, Allio includes wireless and wired networking capabilities and several USB ports to extend the experience to other computers and peripherals in the home.

Six configurations are available:

The entry-level 32″ and 42″ Allio with an Intel 2.5 GHz PDC E5200, 250GB of storage, 2GB of RAM, DVD/CD support and Vista Home Premium retails for $1,599 and $1,999.

The middle system in the series adds PVR and Blu-Ray support and an upgraded 2.54 GHz Core2Duo E7200 processor for $2,199 and $2,399.

The flagship Allio system ups the ante on the intermediate option, upgrading the RAM and storage to 4GB and 1TB, respectively, for $2,399 and $2,799.

Orders for the Allio HD TV / PC are being taken now at the Visionman website.

iRecorder is a handy little device that plugs into your TV and your iPod. You can then transfer movies, TV shows etc. to your portable audio player without using a computer.

It will record from analog TV, cable, set top box, satellite receiver box, DVD or your Camcorder. As long as there’s an RCA jack output from your source, you can plug it into this device’s AV-IN jack to record.

The iRecorder also has an AV OUT for you to preview or play your video on your TV. The USB jack lets you simply plug in your iPod, or whatever, and store your recorded video directly to it. The gizmo is compatible with iPods, Nano (3rd generation), iPod Classic or any other USB device media device that can play Mpeg4s.

Features:

• A sleek, white recorder that lets you record your tv programmes, DVD and Camcorder footage or satellite directly onto your ipod.
• You won’t need to use iTunes or a computer to import the programmes.
• For every 1GB of storage that your iPod has, the iRecorder will give you 3 hours of footage.
• The iRecorder has a AV-IN jack so you can plug in any device with an RCA jack output.
• The iRecorder has an AV-OUT so you can playback your recorded bits on the TV again.
• A USB jack to plug in your iPod and directly transfer the recorded video.
• A remote control that allows you to set the timer of the iRecorder to record your favourite programmes.
• 2 sets of 3-to-1 AV cables.
• Compatible with the iPod Nano 3rd Generation, iPod Classic, Video iPod (30G/80G) with USB cable (comes with your iPod package), USB mass storage device with USB cable, Video input source with RCA jacks such as VCR, TV cable box, satellite box, DVD or Camcorder or a TV or LCD TV for preview and menu display.
• Not compatible with the iPhone or iPod Touch.
• Requires a mains plug (UK adaptor included).
• Size: 11 x 9 x 1.5cm.

The iRecorder is available from I Want One of Those for £99.95 (About $158 USD).

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Fans of geeky gadgets and the Star Wars saga can now match the Darth Vader Radio and CD Player with a 14-inch TV that also comes with an integrated DVD player.

Of course, no Star Wars TV is complete without a remote control shaped like the number one Jedi weapon. On one side you will find all the buttons needed to control the TV and the DVD player, and the other side is designed to look like a lightsaber.

The DVD player is capable of playing CD, CD-R, CD-RW and DVD discs and the speakers are integrated in the black Darth Vader helmet inspired TV design.

The combo is mains powered and the remote requires 2 x AA batteries.

You can get the Star Wars TV/DVD with Lightsaber Remote from the Toys R Us UK or Littlewoods Direct website for £130 (about $212 USD).

Yes, we have seen them before, those mega size remote controls. This hard-to-misplace model from Zeon is capable of controlling your TV, DVD and satellite box.

With its over-grown size and large, squishy buttons, novelty gadget fans, plus anyone who has trouble with their eyesight, will love the Jumbo Universal Remote. Take control of your multimedia empire with the daddy of universal remote controls and manage your TV, DVD player and satellite box from one convenient, mutant-sized device.

The Jumbo Universal Remote is compatible with hundreds of devices, including most major brands. Simply use the remote control codes to synch the Jumbo Universal Remote with your TV and DVD player etc and you’re good to go. Grab your Jumbo Remote today – you’ll need both hands.

Main Features

• Replace your remote controls with one convenient unit
• Universal remote control for your TV, DVD and satellite box
• Huge novelty size with large squishy buttons
• Great novelty gadget
• Ideal for the visually impaired
• Requires 2 AA batteries (not included)

The Jumbo Universal Remote Control is available from Gizoo for £9.95 (about $18).

DVS450H is the name of this stylish upcoming DVD player from the South Korean LG Electronics company. It can be set up horizontally or vertically, or mounted on a wall.

The new LG DVD player has a HDMI connection that gives a full HD resolution of up to 1080p. An external hard drive or other devices can be connected via the USB port.

The DVS450H supports the following formats: DVD, CD, DivX, MP3, WMA and JPEG. In addition to these, it also supports the compressed DivX HD and Xvid-H formats.

The DVS450H is planned to be released in October 2008, according to the Swedish LG Electronics website. The suggested retail price is set to 1,499 SEK (about $238 USD).

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This jumbo size remote control is almost one foot long and equipped with 22.2mm square buttons. It’s practically indestructible and said to have “all the bells and whistles one would expect from a high end remote”.

With the large 3-D buttons and its extra large format, this mega remote is perfect for all ages. The 4-in-1 remote control is designed for your TV, VCR, DVD and Satellite units so there will be no messing around with multiple remotes. It also has an easy to use button layout for intuitive use, and a favourite program button to quickly flip to your favourite channel.

The built in shock absorber is great for those accidental drops, and the rubberized edges will make sure your remote, and furniture is protected. You won’t lose this down the back of the sofa, and you won’t need your glasses to find it.

The Ultimate Mega Remote is yours for £19.95 (about $40 USD) over at the BoysStuff.co.uk website.

This video player from Ion allows you to easily convert your old VHS recordings into digital files. Simply put in a tape, press play and leave the rest to the USB-friendly machine.

It doesn’t matter if you want to watch reinvigorated recordings on your computer, iPod, PSP or DVD because the included conversion software caters for stacks of formats.

As well as its incredible ability to amalgamate declining technology with cutting edge jiggery-pokery, the USB VCR Converter can be used as a regular VCR. Just plug it into your telly’s scart socket.

The USB VCR Converter is expected to arrive June 1, 2008 and can now be pre-ordered from the Firebox.com website for £149.95 (about $297 USD).

Now you can turn your backyard into drive-in theater using this nifty water resistant entertainment system. It features a 12-foot inflatable screen, a high-resolution DVD projector, and two 80-watt amplified speakers.

The screens frame inflates in under five minutes using the included electric pump, and its commercial-grade, weather-resistant PVC construction allows the screen to be used near swimming pools and remain outdoors during rain showers. The bright, white vinyl screen accommodates the 16:9 widescreen format (optimal for feature films) and its 114-inch(W) x 86-inch(H) viewing surface is six times larger than a 52-inch television.

With native 480p DVD resolution, a contrast ratio up to 300:1, and 1,000 ANSI lumens for optimal bright ness, the projector displays widescreen images up to 150 inches wide on any surface. The projectors integrated DVD player uses progressive-scan technology for a sharp, clear picture, and has Dolby Digital and DTS. sound decoding capable of producing rich sound.

The weather-resistant 80-watt speakers produce optimal tonal balance and have 8-inch subwoofers that generate deep bass frequencies, and the dual 30 feet speaker cables enable optimal speaker placement.

The 12-Foot Inflatable Screen Outdoor Home Theater System is yours for $2,500 from the Hammacher Schlemmer website.

The Pinnacle PVT is a handy device that allows you to easily record stuff straight from a TV, DVD player, VCR or camcorder and dump it directly on to an iPod, PSP or USB memory – all at the touch of a button.

Armed with this pocket-sized gizmo you can back up holiday vids on a memory stick for safe keeping/transfer to PC, record TV shows in real time and watch them on your iPod, or digitize dusty VHS tapes and laugh at Jimmy Hill’s pointy beard as you watch old episodes of Match of the Day on your PSP. You can even transfer gaming sessions from your console of choice.

As if all that wasn’t enough, the Pinnacle also recharges your storage device’s battery as it re-jigs all that lovely video. It’s quick, simple and utterly brilliant.

Features:

• No PC required – capture straight to your iPod, PSP, USB 2.0 hard drive or USB Flash Stick.
• One-touch start/stop recording from any analogue video source including TV, DVD, PVR, camcorder, set-top box or gaming console.
• High quality MPEG-4 encoding in H.264 at up to 720×576 resolution.
• S-Video, composite video and stereo audio analogue inputs.
• Compact size makes it perfect for travelling.
• Recharges iPod during video transfer (cable not included).

The Pinnacle Video Transfer is available from the Firebox.com website for £99.95 (about $194 USD).

This portable 7-inch Nintendo Wii monitor allows you to play your Wii games wherever you are. Simply attach the device to the back of your console.

All of the ports on the back of your unit are cloned (barring the AV connection as it goes to the screen) so you can simply plug in your Nintendo power cable and keep all of your USB accessories. A ventilation hole is even cut in to the unit to provide correct ventilation to the Wii’s OEM fan. Extra AV ports are provided if you wish to hook up a DVD, Media player or another console and a car cigar lighter adaptor is provided for in car use.

The screen is made on a ball and socket design to create freedom of movement an allow for an incredible array of viewing angles, a reverse/up/down picture control is available to for fixing the picture if you plan to mount your Wii in the roof of a car and have this unit fold down instead of up for example. When not in use your monitor is protected by folding perfectly flat against the wii.

Features:

• Screen: 7inches TFT LCD
• Resolution: 480(W) X 234(H)
• Colour System: PAL/NTSC (auto switching)
• Perfect Portability for the Wii
• Clean White Finish
• Aspect Ratio Adjustability
• Adjustable Picture Settings -contrast, brightness etc.
• Fan Grill Hole so your Wii Won’t Overheat.
• Nintendo Wii Direct AV connection
• Auxiliary Stereo AV Connection (3 x RCA)
• 2 x USB for Nintendo Wii
• Built-In Stereo Speakers
• Power Source: 12 VDC (Car Cigar Lighter Adaptor Included
• Dimension: 258×62x156mm (LxWxD)

The 7-Inch Nintendo Wii LCD Monitor is available over at the Chinavision website for 64.44 EUR (about $102 USD).

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If your backseat passengers are enjoying the ride with the headrest DVD player, then you can always use this touchscreen sun visor to give the same first class service to the person sitting next to you.

Features:

• Display Size: 16:9 TFT high definition LCD
• 480×3x234RGB Pixels
• Touch Screen
• USB Port
• SD slot (Max 1GB)
• Video Formats: DVD, DVD Audio, DVD-R /W, HDVD, DVCD, DVIX, MP3, MP4, CD-R /W and VCD
• High sensitive TV tuner + antenna: preset 100 channels
• TV system: PAL/NTSC, PAL/SECAM
• Radio transmission: 14 stations storable
• Can connect to rearview camera
• Auto memory: All the set parameters and positions can be memorized and restored automatically
• Shock proof memory: Two seconds ERP electronic aegis
• Remote controller: Full functional remote operation
• Video output/input: Two video intput, one video output
• Power Supply: DC-12V
• Maximal power: 40Wx4
• Dimension: 147×376x26mm

The 7-Inch Sun Visor DVD Touch Screen with TV + FM is available from the Chinavision website for $128.14 (Sample +1).

This headrest features a built-in DVD and MP4 player with a 7-inch TFT LCD 16:9 widescreen, allowing you to concentrate at the driving while your backseat passengers are watching a good movie.

When flash memory is inserted either by the USB port or SD card slot the headrest automatically opens a browser window for easy navigation to the files you want, and an AV in and out gives you further connectivity options.

Features:

• USB port and SD Card expandability Up to 4GB
• AV in via 3.5mm socket (mono)
• Formats Played: DVD, VCD, MP3, CD, CD-R, DVD-R, DIVX, XVID, MPEG 4
• Outputs: Stereo AV out (3xRCA)
• Video Color System: PAL & NTSC
• Auto off with no input after 10 minutes

The Stylish Headrest DVD Player with USB (Black) is sold as a pair for $278.57 (Sample +1) over at the Chinavision website.

This portable DVD player integrates with the 5G iPod, allowing you to watch videos on a 8 1/2-inch 16:9 widescreen LCD – that is 2 3/4 times larger than the size of the screen on your Apple player.

Using active matrix technology, the LCD can redraw images faster than typical LCD monitors, resulting in a sharper, more detailed resolution. An iPod® slides into the front of the video player and is protected by a clear plastic cover, and the dual headphone jacks allow two people to use the video player without disturbing fellow travelers.

The device has an AV port for output to a television, charges an iPod® while in use, and has an on-screen menu display for quick set up. Rechargeable battery allows three hours of continuous DVD playback on a five-hour charge; four hours of iPod® video playback. Includes AC and DC adapters, carrying case, headphones, remote control, and a strap for attaching to a car headrest. Supports DVD, VCD, CDs, MP3 CDs, and iPod® video/music files.

The Portable iPod Video Enlarger and DVD Player ($269.95) measures 10 1/4(L) x 2 3/4(D) x 6(H) inches and is available from Hammacher Schlemmer.

The Horizon Home Theater by Razor is an all-in-one system where you put your plasma or LCD screen on top of the wooden multimedia cabinet.

No longer will you have to buy DVD players and CD players and MP3 players to hook up to your television. The Razor Sound System has it all inside. Finally you can get rid of all the messy cables from trying to hook up so many different media players.

But the All-in-One goes even further. Unlike other DVD players that only play standard DVD formats, the Razor Sound System plays the whole gambit of other file formats like DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW, MP3, VCD, SVCD, WMA, MPEG 1, MPEG 2, MPEG 4, JPEG, and more. This means you can finally play all the movies and files that you’ve burned on your computer! Watch pictures from your family vacation right on your TV. Even play movies and files directly from your USB stick.

The Horizon Home Theater is available from Gadget Universe for $399.95.

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This projector from Alientech allows you to easily “turn any room into a cinema or big-screen games room” by projecting a diagonal screen size up to 80 inches (200cm) large.

The Alientech AL-100 Entertainment Projector ($300) comes with built-in speakers and is compatible with TV, VCR, DVD players, most games consoles and other video sources. Simply plug it in, point and project – and you’re away.

Specification:

• Optimal projection of 60” (150cm) diagonal image, maximum projection is 80” (200cm)
• TFT LCD projector with 960 x 240 resolution
• 4:3 aspect ratio
• Compatible with TV, VCR, DVD players and other video sources
• Works with most gaming consoles
• NTSC and PAL compatible
• RCA composite interface, cables included
• On screen display with brightness, contrast, colour and hue control
• Manual lens focus
• Vertical projector stand included for projecting onto the ceiling
• Portable design with built-in sound and with volume control
• Easy to set-up and simple to operate
• Runs at DC 12A, AC adaptor included
• Uses standard 45-watt MR-16 12V halogen bulb
• 4000 hour bulb life (average)
• For best result, use in a dark room on a light coloured screen, wall or ceiling
• Dimensions:# L 37cm / 14.5”, W 14cm / 5.5″, H13cm / 5″

Entry updated. Thanks to Seth Bishop at Group Plc (European distributor of AL100 Projector) for providing the info regarding the name of the product.

Designer Yeon-shin Seung has taken the Portable MP3 and CD Player Combo concept and turned it into this cool ultra-portable DVD player.

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This DVD player from the Japanese Twinbird company lets you watch movies and listen to music in the bathtub or swimming pool, without having to worry about the player getting wet.

The waterproof DVD Zabady player (the included remote control is also waterproof) will be ok even if you happen drop it in the water. It features a 7-inch LCD monitor, plays DVDs, MP3, MPEG4, and comes with a built-in SD memory card slot.

It’s powered by DC12V, where 5 hours of charging time will give you approximately 2,5 hours of playback. DVD Zabady weighs 1.3 kg and is available in white.

No word on pricing.

(Via Akihabara News)

Darklite is the name of Messiah’s new stylish DVD remote control for PS3.

The slide cover feature and the rest of the design very much looks like a cell phone. This kind of look could we also saw a while ago with the Jasco remote, only that they went for the clamshell style.

Darklite DVD Remote is a compact ion-lithium powered remote for your PS3 with bright backlit buttons for use in the dark. Primary DVD functions are accessed on the top of the remote while secondary functions can slide-out when you need. The remote’s receiver connects to the USB port on your PS3 and doubles as a charging station.

Features:

• BluRay and DVD compatible
• Sleek black design mimics PS3 console
• Operate Menus, Play/Pause, Rewind and Fast-Forward with control ring and center button
• Backlit buttons can be read in the dark
• Sliding design reveals additional control menu
• Receiver doubles as charging station for remote
• Rechargeable ion-lithium battery

Messiah is currently taking preorders for the Darklite DVD Remote ($30). The shipping date has been set to September 25.

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If the NES Controller CD Case isn’t enough to store your CD collection, then this 60 CD Pod ($25) is a good way to stack away some more of your precious discs. There are 30 numbered pull-out slots; each holding 2 discs.

The CD storage case comes with re-usable category labels and index cards, and is made of thermoplastic. Size (in inches): 6.25 H, 11.5 W, 5.75 D.

The Go Video Portable Multimedia Player ($160) gives you a little taste of those old boombox days, but comes with modern day technology.

It features a 7-inch LCD screen and can handle DVD, CD, CD-R/RW and JPEG formats. It also includes an AM/FM radio, bass boost, stereo speakers and a remote control.

Equipped with video and coaxial digital audio outputs, plus one USB port. For power, use the included AC power cord or 8 x C batteries. Size (in inches): 16W x 9-1/4D x 6H.

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