15/05/2008 by john.

Audio-Technica, the leading Japanese manufacturer of high-performance microphones, headphones, wireless systems, mixers and electronic products for the home and professionals, has unveiled the ATH-W5000 model; a pair of beautifully crafted ebony headphones that can deliver formidable levels of power; and offer an ultra-comfortable fit from a truly stunning design.

Equipped with a striped ebony housing carved from a solid block for superb acoustic matching, the W5000 dynamic headphones achieve new levels of audiophile sound quality and listening comfort. These “high-end” headphones deliver extremely high sound pressure levels with true fidelity and absolute neutrality whilst offering an ultra-comfortable fit and an appearance design that is simply stunning. The super powerful large aperture 53mm neodymium magnet based transducers have coils wound with what engineers call a “super pure 8N-Oxygen Free Copper with bobbing winding voice coil” which translates into a sound producing system which projects sounds with incredible delicacy and detail from an ultra low 5Hz to a super high 45kHz.

Audio-Technica’s unique Wing Support Housing vibration-proof mechanism (PAT) gives a comfortable support ensuring a pleasurable listening experience no matter how long you enjoy the pleasure of good music. The unique and patented Double Air Damping System provides a really deep bass extension and accurate reproduction rarely heard from headphones.

The Audio-Technica W5000 headphones have 3 metre cables made from the highest quality Oxygen Free Copper conductors and are supplied with a high quality durable hard carrying case and a cable storage bag. The suggested retail price will be £699.95.

To find the nearest Audio-Technica dealer, call Henley Designs on 01235 511166, or visit the e-tail site www.atheadphones.com

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15/05/2008 by john.

The disgo Media Bank from Clever-Stuff, is a personal video recorder (PVR) and digital storage device that offers cutting edge technology at amazing value.

To date the market for home digital media storage devices has been mainly for the elite technology user, but the new disgo Media Bank changes this completely. Thanks to simple plug and play functionality this device doesn’t require any complicated installation processes. The disgo Media Bank allows you to store your media collection of photos, videos and music files in a compact, sleek black unit and makes recording from your set top box or TV simple.

Along with the storage capability of the disgo Media Bank, users also have the option to record directly from their TV or Set Top Box and can choose either the manual or scheduled recording option. A digital movie library can easily be created and played back instantly on your TV.

“Irrespective of age, gender or technology know-how, everyone can use the disgo Media Bank without the constraints of a monthly subscription,” says Luke Noonan, Business Development Director, Clever-Stuff. “The disgo Media Banks’ price, huge 500GB capacity and simplicity make it the ideal product to sit at the heart of everyone’s media life both now and in the future.”

The disgo Media Bank will be available nationwide from PC World stores, www.pcworld.co.uk and at www.mydisgo.com as of the 19th May 2008 at the RRP of £169.99

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15/05/2008 by john.

A must-have for those jetting off this summer, Pinnacle’s Video Transfer (PVT) means you now don’t need a computer to transfer analogue video onto any USB 2.0 storage device. The ingenious PVT makes childs play of transferring video onto your iPod, PSP or USB device all at the touch of one easy button. Available now at £99.99 from leading retailers including Amazon, Dabs.com and Play.com.

This portable device acts as a bridge and will transfer any of your video recording whether from your DVD player, TV, PVP, camcorder or from your set top box direct to your personal player such as your Ipod, PSP, USB flash drive or hard drive. So you can watch your favourite movies and TV programmes on your portable device or store video footage if you are out and about and watch it or archive it later.

iPod users can now maximize all the features of their stylish music/video player by transferring whole series of their ‘can’t miss, won’t miss’ favourite TV programmes - be it Desperate Housewives or Torchwood - from their set top box or hard drive via the PVT to their IPod. And those with PSPs, make the most of that great screen and watch films whilst on the move.

With PC-less recording, the compact device will appeal to travelers, holiday makers or people who want a simple way to offload footage from their camera to a portable USB device when away from home. So if you’re David Lean out on safari and are running out of space on your video camera hard drive, just transfer the footage to your PVT and free up space for tons more filming. For consumers with personal videos on VHS, Hi8 or VHS-C tape, Pinnacle Video Transfer can be used to make a digital copy on a USB 2.0 hard drive for safe keeping–without having to deal with complicated PC-based software.

Offering anytime, anywhere entertainment convenience, Pinnacle Video Transfer hardware is ideal for people who want to enjoy TV shows and personal videos on their iPod Video, PSP or just want to store them on a USB drive to archive or watch later.

Being able to transfer videos to an iPod, PSP or USB device without having to copy the files to your PC is a bonus because it saves both valuable time and hard drive space. PC-less recording and the device’s small, compact size also makes it a convenient solution for people who are on the go.

For each connected device, the user can select three different levels, depending on their preferences between video quality and actual size of the video files captured.

Pricing and Availability
Pinnacle Video Transfer is now available nationwide throughout the UK at leading etailers and retailers nationwide at a price of £99.99. In addition to the Pinnacle Video Transfer device, the complete package includes three RCA audio/video cables, an 110v-230v power supply and a Quick Start Guide.

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