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Magic Wand Programmable TV Remote

The Magic Wand Programmable TV Remote from ThinkGeek “will learn up to 13 commands from your existing remote controls and map them to particular magical motions; flick the wand from side to side to flip the channels, twist the wand to turn up the volume. ” Video after the break.
A beam of light will shoot [...]

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Aiptek Introduces Portable DVD Projector

Aiptek has introduced a portable DVD projector that allows users to watch movies just about anywhere. Basically, “plug this thing in, pop in a DVD, and be watching a movie on a 50-inch screen in about 3 minutes with it.”
It’s not something you’re going to want to base your home theater setup around, but [...]

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NEC Unveils Battery-less Remote Control

Couch potatoes will no longer need to stock up on batteries for their remote control, as NEC Electronics has developed a battery-less prototype. Here’s how it works: “Every time users push a button on the device, they generate a small amount of electricity through vibration.”
NEC says this is enough to turn on or off [...]

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FLO TV: A Handheld Portable Television with Live Broadcasts

Finally, a portable television with live broadcasts that you can take anywhere. With FLO TV, “you can turn anytime into primetime — service is delivered via a dedicated nationwide network that was built from the ground up.” Available November 13th, priced at $249.99. Product page. Video after the break.
With integrated speakers and a built-in adjustable [...]

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Deal: Pioneer Blu-ray Player BDP-121 w/HDMI – $144.99 Shipped

Buy.com has the Pioneer Blu-ray Player BDP-121 for only $144.99 shipped — original MSRP of $299.99. Offering “1080P up-scaling from DVD format and top-class sound with high quality audio components which have been rigorously tuned.” Product page.
The Pioneer BDP121 also features KURO Link Auto Video Adjust System for auto adjustments of preset settings [...]

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