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HP is launching the Wireless TV Connect accessory for streaming wirelessly Full HD 1080p multimedia content such as images, movies from notebook to a home entertainment system or HDTV. The two-piece system includes a USB-powered PC adapter that works with any notebook with HDMI port and a TV adapter that connects to HDTV via HDMI.

HP will release the Wireless TV Connect next month with a starting price of $199.

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• HP MediaSmart Connect for your HDTV
• Philips Wireless HDTV Link
• LG 52LG71 LCD HDTV with WiFi
• LG 55LHX and LH85 Wireless HDTVs
• Samsung MediaLive HDTV Media Center Extender

Sony announced in at the IFA the VPL-VW90ES, a new 3D home cinema projector, “which gives movie fans the opportunity to enjoy an unrivalled 3D cinematic experience in the comfort of their own home.”

The Sony VPL-VW90ES can project 3D in Full HD 1080p and it is capable of taking 2D video and simulating 3D image. It features upgraded SXRD 240Hz Panel which minimizes image distortion or crosstalk,  a dynamic contrast ratio of 150,000:1, Advanced Iris 3 technology for true depth of colour and brightness. The VPL-VW90ES 3D home projector will be released in November.

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• Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 705HD Home Cinema Projector
• Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 700 LCD Projector
• Sony BRAVIA VPL-HW15 and VPL-BW7 Home Projectors
• Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 6500 UB Projector
• Avielo Kroma RealLED Home Cinema Projector

Other than updating the iPod shuffle and iPod touch, Apple has also refreshed the iPod nano, The new iPod nano 6G (2010 model) has a design similar to the shuffle, getting a built-in clip and a ultra small form factor. The new sixth gen iPod nano has given up the click wheel control pad and the camera we found on iPod nano 5G, instead it gets a 1.54-inch 240×240 multitouch LCD display, dedicated volume buttons and a sleep/wake button.

The iPod nano 6G is equipped with an accelerometer sensor and FM radio and supports VoiceOver. It has an icon-based UI that is very similar to that of iOS. It is compatible with Nike +. Available in silver, charcoal, blue, green, yellow, pink and PRODUCT (RED), the 8GB model costs $149 and the 16GB model is priced ta $179.

• Apple iPod nano Gen 3
• Apple iPod nano 4G
• Griffin iTrip nano for iPod nano 4G
• iThreeSixty iPod nano Infused Beanies
• iSkin Duo for iPod nano 5G

Remember the button-less iPod shuffle 3G that relies on VoiceOver for control? Apple is now bringing the buttons back to the new iPod shuffle 4G (2010 model) featuring clickable control pad for music and volume control. VoiceOver is still available though.

The new shuffle is just like a smaller version of the iPod shuffle 2G. It has 2GB internal storage and offers a clip, just like other shuffles. The new fourth gen iPod shuffle is available in silver, blue, green, orange and pink and the price is $49.

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• Apple’s New iPod shuffle talks to you
• Apple iPod nano 6G with Touchscreen
• Apple iPod Shuffle 3G now in Five Colors, and a Stainless Steel Edition
• Dexim Shu-Lip adds USB to iPod Shuffle
• iPod Shuffle Gen 2 in Gold

Apple officially announced its new iPod touch 4G (2010 model) with both rear camera for 720p HD video recording and a front camera mainly for FaceTime video conversation with friends. The new iPod touch is even slimmer than the previous generation, measuring just 7.2mm thick.

The new iPod touch is basically a simplified version of the iPhone 4, taking away the phone/3G data function and packing less advanced cameras. It features the same 3.5-inch 960×640 Retina Display, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR and WiFi 802.11b/g/n connectivity. The player is also equipped with 3-axis gyro, accelerometer and ambient light sensor. It’s built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery offers up to 40 hours music playback and 7 hours of video playback.

The iPod touch 4G comes in 8GB, 32GB and 64GB capacities, which are available for $229, $299 and $399 respectively. It will be running the new iOS 4.1 that includes GameCenter.

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• Apple iPod touch
• Apple iPod touch 2G
• Apple iPod nano 6G with Touchscreen
• Apple iPod touch 3G Announced
• mobiBLU T50 touch PMP is iPod touch-alike