ASUS O!Play Air HDP-R3 HD Media Player With Wi-Fi 802.11n Support

ASUS has introduced its new O!Play Air HDP-R3 Wi-Fi-enabled HD media player (successor to popular O!Play HDP-R1), which able to stream a wide variety of audio, photo as well as high-definition video formats wirelessly from various sources including PC, NAS, card reader and other USB or eSATA-connected devices, delivering up to 1080p full HD image rendering to enhance user living room entertainment experience.


Key Features And Specifications Of ASUS O!Play Air HDP-R3:

• Capable of stable and rapid wireless data transfers at maximum throughput of 600Mbps thanks to the latest 802.11n Wi-Fi support
• Built-in card reader slots (CF, SD/MMC and MS/MS Duo) to access digital files and photos effortlessly
• O!Link application provides users an easy file browsing and sharing capabilities
• First HD media player with a dedicated music shuffle button giving access to a large number of songs
• Latest eSATA interface delivers up to 6 times faster throughput compared to a USB 2.0 connection
• Supports wide variety of video, audio, image and subtitle formats
• HDMI 1.3, composite audio/video and optical digital audio outputs
• 1 USB 2.0 and 1 eSATA/USB2.0 combo port

The new ASUS O!Play Air HDP-R3 HD media player that measures 181 x 125.3 x 47.7 mm is expected to hit European market soon for about €90.

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Panasonic Announces the First Blu-ray Player for Automotive Industry

Nowadays Blu-ray is a new format that is on the way replacing DVD format as storage media for multimedia entertainment system. While it has started to gain popularity in digital home, but putting it in in-car system is still not happening. Good news now for those that are looking for one to be installed in their vehicles, Panasonic has just announced the new Blu-ray player recently and dubbed as CY-BB1000D, it is claimed to be the world’s first in-dash Blu-ray player in the automotive industries.



The CY-BB1000D Blu-ray player is compatible with AVCHD and AVREC and equipped with a HDMI output that can be connected to its HD-capable companion, HX-3000D with a HD (High Definition) 1280 X 720 media playback at 7-inch display panel. Although it supports Bonus View content, but BD-Live content is not an option since it requires Internet connectivity. In terms of HX-3000D, it is designed in double-DIN that can be fitted well in standard vehicle with H.264 codec capability to decode and view from any compatible Blu-ray source. Further supported by 5.1 channel audio in Dolby True-HD and DTS-HD, it offers a great audio and visual experiences while driving on the road. Most importantly, it is enhanced with GPS (Global Positioning System) and includes an internal 80GB hard disk for storing media clips as well as external USB docking connectivity targeted for famous iPod and iPhone products.

However, it doesn’t go cheap especially when bundled with all these high end features, the CY-BB1000D is expected to retail at $1000 while CN-HX3000D navigation system will be retailed at $3800. Both of them will be reaching Japan market space by September 10th 2009.

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Wal-Mart Recalls 1.5 Million of Durabrand DVD Players Due to Safety Concern

Recalling a product always cause millions of dollars loss as well as inconvenience to end users. However, sometimes this situation is unavoidable especially a certain product generates safety concern to consumers. Just recently, Wal-mart has issued a recall action to recall china-brand DVD players that being sold in its chain-stores after received multiple complaints from users due to safety issue.


The DVD player, with the brand name of Durabrand was sold in Wal-Mart stores since January 2006. At a retail price of $29, it has received overwhelming demand and up to date, there were around 1.5 million units being pushed to consumers’ hands. Unfortunately, some of the units can be easily overheated and with potentially burst into flames that are no longer safe to be use. Although not all of them exhibited the same problem, but with the accumulated 12 compliant cases with five of them causing fire and property damage, it is necessary for the giant chain store to initiate the recall action to ensure no other more severe incident happened after this.

Consumers are advised to stop using the DVD player immediately and return to the chain-store for a full refund. For further information, consumers can contact Wal-Mart at 800-925-6278 during weekdays or visit www.walmartstores.com.

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