Myka is a new internet video player with built-in BitTorrent client for direct downloading of the multimedia files on the device. Video and audio files are downloaded from the internet on to Myka’s internal hard drive and after that these files can be played back directly to a television. Myka is controlled by a handy remote control or can be programmed remotely trough the web. This cool device has all the features you need in order to connect it directly to your new or old TV and yes there is even HDMI output as well as all the needed analog and digital sound output for your audio system. You get the option to use Ethernet cable connection to the internet or wireless network if you already have such in your home, eliminating the need to put any more network cables around.

BitTorrent is the leading peer-to-peer file-transfer protocol with more than 160 million installed clients. That means the more popular a large video file, the faster it can be transferred with BitTorrent. The result is quick, easy-to-use, high-quality, video downloads from major studios and other content providers without tying up you computer for hours. And you don’t need to do any work to figure out how to get the file to actually play on your TV. With a wide range of file formats supported, you don’t need to think about it at all. Just plug it in and enjoy. Myka comes with an internal hard drive with a choice of an 80-gigabyte, 160-gigabyte and a 500-gigabyte model. That translates into hours of continuous, high-definition video content. And yes, Myka supports HD video playback, although only up to 720p or 1080i.

Myka Key Features
- WiFi enabled – 802.11g
- Direct Ethernet connector for direct connection
- HDMI, Composite, S-Video and SPDIF ports for maximum flexibility
- Internal hard drive choice of 80, 160 or 500 gigabytes
- BitTorrent peer to peer software built in
- USB port for expansion

Supported Video Playback
- MPEG-2 MP@ML (ISO/IEC13818), up to 10Mb/s
- H.264/AVC MP HP up to L4.1
- VC1 AP@L3, Simple and Main Profile
- WMV 9 Simple and Main Profile
- DivX 3.11,4.11 and 5.x support
- MPEG-4 part 2 SP/ASP
- Aspect Ratio:4:3 and 16:9,auto format detection
- Out Definition:480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p or 1080i

Supported Audio Playback
- Decoding Formats: MPEG (Layer1,2), MP3, AAC, WMA
- Volume Control: 32-level adjustable, mute
- Output Modes: Mono/Stereo/Dolby Digital

You can pre-order Myka in 3 different models for $299 (80GB), $349 (160GB) or $459 (500GB).

- If you want to be among the first to own Myka the BitTorrent Aduio/Video TV Player…

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The new iPod features a 60 percent brighter and more vibrant 2.5-inch color display perfect for watching TV shows and now Hollywood movies right in the palm of your hand. The new iPod features seamless integration with iTunes 7 and the iTunes Store which now includes over 75 Hollywood movies, 220 television shows and popular video games designed specifically for the fifth generation iPod.

The new iPod features Apple’s patented Click Wheel for precise, one-handed navigation, and is seamlessly integrated with iTunes 7 which now features gapless playback for enjoying albums the way they were intended to be listened to. iPod’s new Search and Quick Scroll feature makes it even easier for music fans to find exactly what they are looking for and Apple’s patent pending Auto-Sync technology automatically downloads digital music, podcasts, photos, audiobooks, movies, music videos and popular TV shows onto the iPod and keeps them up-to-date whenever the iPod is plugged into a Mac or Windows computer.

With its stunning high-resolution color display, iPod allows users to view album art and photo slideshows while playing music, or watch video and play games in full color. Popular video games designed specifically for the fifth generation iPod include: “Bejeweled,” “Cubis 2,” “Mahjong,” “Mini Golf,” “Pac-Man,” “Tetris,” “Texas Hold’em,” “Vortex” and “Zuma,” and are available for purchase on the iTunes Store.

The 30GB model features up to 14 hours of battery life for music playback and up to three and a half hours of video playback, and the 80GB model features up to 20 hours of battery life for music playback and five and a half hours of video playback. The new iPod features brightness control allowing users to easily change the brightness.

The new 30GB iPod model in white or black is available for $249, and the new 80GB model in white or black is available for $349.

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Nearly half the size of the original, the new iPod shuffle is just half a cubic inch in volume, weighs just half an ounce and features a stunning all-new aluminum design and a built-in clip which makes it the most wearable iPod ever. The new iPod shuffle contains one gigabyte of flash memory which holds up to 240 songs, and is more affordable than ever at just $79.

iPod shuffle is based on Apple’s popular shuffle feature which lets users enjoy their songs in a random order. Or listeners can simply flip a switch to listen to their songs in order, such as when listening to a new album. iPod shuffle features up to 12 hours of battery life.

The new iPod shuffle is expected to be available worldwide in October with a price of $79.

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Samsung Electronics introduced the largest Mobile TV based on terrestrial DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) with a screen size of 10 inches to provide viewing excitement on the move. This Mobile TV will open up the era where everyone will have their own TV – one for each person.

The design of the new Mobile TV is in line with the “sensitivity design” of the company’s R7 LCD TV (Bordeaux) series. As for features, it provides high-quality video and audio based on excellent mobile receiving characteristics. It is expected to be used as a mobile digital TV at home, where it provides great picture quality free of network connections.

The largest among Mobile TVs, the 10 inch screen is configured for the 16:9 aspect ratio that is optimal for showing digital broadcasting. MP3 and digital photo viewing functions are added, and connection to an external HDD is provided for playing downloaded multimedia content.

Specifications
Concept: 10.2 inch Mobile TV
Supported formats: Movie – MPEG-1/2/4, Divx, Xvid, WMA, etc.; Music – MP3, OGG, WMA, WAV, AC3; Photo – JPEG, PNG, BMP
Interface: USB 2.0 (Host/Slave), SD/MMC
Resolution: 800 x 480
Battery: Rechargeable Battery (Lithium-Polymer)
Contrast Ratio: 400:1
Sound: 2 x 1W Internal Speaker
Other Functions: Built in Flash Player, e-Book Reader, TV Recording, Remote Control

No word on pricing and availability of the portable TV yet.

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