Cisco Launches FlipShare TV

Cisco (NSDQ: CSCO) on Wednesday introduced a wireless device that streams high-definition video stored in a PC or Mac to a TV.

The FlipShare TV is meant as a companion device to the Flip mini-camcorder Cisco acquired in March. The new set-top box connects to the TV via an HDMI cable that comes with the device, along with an oversized USB dongle that plugs into a USB port on a PC or Mac

The dongle and console are pre-configured to communicate wirelessly, so video stored on the computer can be streamed to the TV. The FlipShare TV includes a remote control for clicking through video via the device's TV interface.
The new product is designed to work with FlipShare 5.0, the latest software for the Flip camcorder. The software makes it possible to organize, edit, and share video online, such as on YouTube.




In addition, FlipShare 5.0 makes it possible to upload video to Flip's FlipChannel service, which enables people to share video over the Internet by setting up channels that can be accessed by selected friends and family. In order for FlipShare TV to show online video, the content must first be streamed to the home computer.

FlipShare TV communicates over a peer-to-peer 802.11n Wi-Fi connection. The set-top console is 4.6 x 4.6 x 1.3 inches and weighs 4.6 ounces. The manufacturer suggested retail price is $150.

The device features a USB connector that "flips" out from the camera for easy insertion in PCs and other devices. Flip Video's FlipShare software facilitates use of the camera for posting videos to YouTube and other Web sites.

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Blu-Link Universal Remote Control for PlayStation 3

Blu-Link Universal Remote Control for PlayStation 3


Rejoice PS3 owners, because there’s finally a low-cost solution for operating both your PS3 and your other home components from a single universal remote control.

For those of you out there who have put their PlayStation 3 at the center of their home entertainment system because of its stellar Blu-ray player, you know what a pain it is to control both your PS3 and your other A/V devices because of Sony’s choice of Bluetooth instead of IR as their remote communication protocol. But that would be a thing of the past because now, there’s the Blu-Link Universal Remote Control – the first universal remote control with built-in support for both PlayStation 3 Bluetooth and infrared for home audio visual equipment.The SMK Blu-Link universal remote offers what PS3 owners have been waiting for since 2006: a single remote that controls all your gear, without a dongle. Blu-Link comes pre-programmed to support numerous models of TVs, VCRs, DVDs, DVRs, surround sound systems, cable, satellite and set top boxes. In addition to the pre-programmed codes, Blu-Link can learn infrared commands from other remote controls. And, with non-volatile memory storage, the Blu-Link Universal Remote Control for PlayStation 3 retains all button assignments even when its 2 AA batteries are removed.




The Blu-Link though lacks many of the ins and outs of the Harmony line of products, such as online programming and activity-based controls, but the low $50 price may make it a good option if you’re on a tight budget and just want basic control of all your gear in a single remote.

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