Through its partnership with FrameChannel®, Toshiba’s Digital Media Frames deliver digital personalized content including weather, news, sports and photos
Atlanta — September 9, 2009 — Toshiba America Consumer Products L.L.C. (“Toshiba”), a market leader in home entertainment products announced cutting-edge advancements for today’s connected home. Taking photo sharing to new heights, Toshiba’s Digital Media Frames deliver real-time information through its partnership with FrameChannel®, such as personalized weather, traffic, and sports scores as well as music and video to any room in the connected home.
Toshiba is creating a new trend-setting product category with its new Digital Media Frame models. Picture the possibilities of a fun, interactive product that not only displays photos but also makes it possible for users to automatically share priceless memories with friends and family anywhere in the world thanks to FrameChannel®. Simply set up a FrameChannel® account and upload images or link favorite photos, music and videos from popular sites like Flickr®, Photobucket®, and Facebook®. Friends and family can stay updated with new photos when their frames are connected to the account.
“Toshiba is dedicated to creating innovative and entertaining products to enhance the needs of today’s connected home,” said Jodi Sally, Vice President of Marketing, Digital A/V Group. “Through Toshiba’s partnership with FrameChannel®, our new Digital Media Frames allow the user to not only display and share photos, but also customize their frame with personalized digital content, all in one sleek package.”
Not Just a Photo Frame
The feature-packed channels available through Toshiba’s FrameChannel® partnership can be customized to an individual’s passions. Currently there are over 1000 free channels to choose from in 19 categories with selections like People.com, Men’s Tennis, 3-Day Forecast, Stock Quotes and Facebook®, to name a few. Users can subscribe to their favorite channels and their Toshiba Digital Media Frame will automatically update with real-time information.
“FrameChannel® was created to provide a wide range of personalized content to the next generation of digital devices,” said Alan Phillips, co-founder and CEO of Frame Media. (FrameMedia is now called Thinking Screen Media) “With over one thousand current channels, FrameChannel® subscribers can find virtually anything they’re looking for and Toshiba’s new Digital Media Frames take this market to the next level with their intuitive interface and great looking design.”
In a true function meets fashion manner, Toshiba’s tradition of high-gloss design and brilliant screens adorn the frames; Toshiba’s Digital Media Frames offer rich, vibrant, high-resolution screens that make photos pop with crisp color. A tilt senor automatically adjusts to view photos in portrait or landscape formats when the frame is turned on. Easy-to-navigate home screens boast touch sensitive controls that light up when pressed. Home screens are customizable with a calendar, clock and streamed online feature channels to match personal interests and hobbies.
The new Digital Media Frames were announced at House Beautiful Magazine’s Kitchen of the Year in New York City, an event celebrating the intersection of dining, entertaining and design. Kitchen of the Year is an ideal venue to showcase how Toshiba’s Digital Media Frames can seamlessly bring engaging content to every room of the digital home.
Toshiba’s Digital Media Frames come in two sizes – 8-inch frames available in black (DMF82XKU) or white (DMF82XWU) with an acrylic front finish and eye-catching reflective trim and black 10-inch frames (DMF102XKU) offering a striking faceplate design and a slim profile.
Pricing and Availability:
Digital Media Frames
White 8-inch Frame, DMF82XWU (currently available, MSRP $179.99)
Black 8-inch Frame, DMF82XKU (currently available, MSRP $179.99)
Black 10-inch Frame, DMF102XKU (currently available, MSRP $229.99)
About Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.
Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. is owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, a world leader in high technology products with subsidiaries worldwide. Toshiba is a leading manufacturer of a full line of home entertainment products, including flat panel TVs, Hi-Definition Blu-ray Disc players, TV/DVD Combination products and portable devices. Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. is headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey. For additional information, please visit www.tacp.toshiba.com or www.toshibatv.com.
Important Notes:Wi-Fi® can be used to connect to FrameChannel® and Picasa™ services.
Use of FrameChannel® or Picasa™ services for uploading requires a personal computer and a
working Internet connection. To receive FrameChannel® or Picasa™ services on your Digital
Media Frame, you need a working Wi-Fi® connection. These services are provided by
third-parties and are subject to change or discontinuation without notice. Toshiba makes no
warranties, representations, or assurances about the content, availability or functionality of third
party services.
DRM-protected files cannot be played back. For supported storage media and file format types,
please refer to owner’s manual at www.tacp.toshiba.com
1GB (gigabyte) = 230 = 1,073,741,824 bytes. Available storage capacity will be less.
Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook Inc.
Flickr is a registered trademark of Yahoo!, Inc.
FrameChannel is a registered trademark of Frame Media, Inc.
Wi-Fi is a registered mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
All others are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Hey Apple, check this thing out! Toshiba just blazed into IFA on a 7-inch multimedia tablet, the JournE touch. It’s dominated by the touchscreen display, but underneath there’s support for a wide range of codecs (H.264, DivX, WMV), 802.11b/g WiFi, some online multimedia services like YouTube and Flickr, and some light internet duties thanks to Internet Explorer running on Windows CE 6.0 Pro. Despite the size and multimedia prowess (it can output sub-1080p video over an HDMI plug in the dock), the device measures a mere 14mm thick and weighs just under a pound. There’s only 1GB of built-in storage, but that can be expanded via the SD slot, and the device can access external storage over USB. Word is it’ll retail for 250 Euro in Q4 this year.
The device feels pretty nice in hand, but there’s still a bit of a prototype vibe about it — maybe because it’s still a prototype. It’s clearly a resistive screen, and the device will include a stylus for non touch-optimized apps. Toshiba seemed to be having fun with the multitude of Apple comparisons, namely since there isn’t an Apple device to compare it to yet. They also call the video output the tablet’s killer app, and promise to show more once they can track down a WiFi signal. Sure, it’s just a MID at the end of the day, but we’ll be happy to humor them — it’s a pretty hot MID.
Update: We’ve got some video hands-on of the JournE right after the break — gaze upon its G-Force displaying prowess!
Update 2: Added one more video after the break, just in case you didn’t get enough the first go ’round.
Be sure you watch the video on the Endgadget website! Some of the commenters have left links to video for the Toshiba JournE, too!
Posted on Aug 27, 2009 by Jane Goodwin at 12:05 am
Give students the gift of time management this holiday season; the Intouch Wireless Internet Radio Cube delivers the Digital World in a Compact and Hip Form Factor with Internet Radio, Personalized News and Photo Sharing
Atlanta (September 1, 2009) — Just in time for the holiday season, Giant International has released the Intouch IT3500 wireless Internet radio cube. At just four inches a side, the Intouch IT3500 is perfect for the nightstand, desk, kitchen counter or anywhere access to photos, music, and news is desired. This unique alarm clock and calendar enhances today’s active digital lifestyles. It’s the perfect gift for college students.
“We are excited to add the Internet and digital media into the familiar fixture of the clock radio,” said Marjon de Groot, Business Director for Giant International. “With the Intouch IT3500 wireless Internet radio cube it’s even easier for families to integrate their favorite photos, news content and entertainment into their daily lives without sacrificing space.”
Enjoy Nightly Lullabies from Around the World
With access to over 6,500 Internet radio stations from around the world, any musical taste can be satisfied with the Intouch IT3500 wireless Internet radio cube. From hip hop, rock and adult contemporary, to the newest music coming out of the Caribbean and Netherlands, the Intouch cube makes it easy and fun to listen to long-time favorites, as well as new music from the recent family vacation to Europe. Take a snooze and wake-up in style. After being lulled to sleep by the smooth voice of their favorite country crooner, country-western music fans can select to wake up to rousing western swing tunes on the Intouch. Favorite stations can be easily saved. In addition, music content can also be added from memory cards.
Time Management Simplified with instant, Personalized News and Entertainment
With the Intouch IT3500 wireless Internet radio cube on the nightstand, sleepers awake to see chosen pictures of their loved ones and can automatically get the current weather forecast, traffic up-dates, and other relevant news to help start their day and manage their world. Over 1000 channels of content such as news,
weather, sports and financial data are available through FrameChannel, a free web-based content provider. Up-dates from social networks, news and photo-sharing sites make it convenient for users to stay in touch with family and friends, hobbies and events they care about. Without having to even get out of bed.
Touch sensor controls make it easy for any sleepy-head to access the multimedia features with just a gentle tap of any icon. When rapid action is required touch sensor controls allow for a faster response time compared to conventional input devices such as keypads. Users are able to quickly and smoothly navigate through a range of multimedia feature options.
View Digital Photo Albums in a Cool, Compact Cube
The Intouch IT3500 lets users view and share photos via their favorite photosharing sites such as Facebook®, Flickr™, Webshots® and Picasa®, so its convenient and fun to stay connected with friends and family back home. Students also have the flexibility to download photos directly into the frame from memory cards. Ideal for the dorm room, students can keep family photos handy and visible, while mom can send new pictures of siblings to keep the family close. Office workers can keep any number of photos on their desks to show-off without the space issue and clutter of multiple frames.
Intouch IT3500 Key Features:
• 3.5” (320 x 240) color digital display screen
• Wi-Fi connectivity (embedded WiFi 802.11b/g standard)
• Digital photo frame with FrameChannel partnership providing easy photo sharing and 1000 channels of dynamic content to customize frame with news, weather, sports and more
• Touch sensor control
• Live Internet radio with included vTuner service providing over 6,500 internet radio stations (no subscription fee)
• Audio/photo playback function
• Stereo speakers (1W x 2)
• Memory formats supported: Secure Digital (SD) Card, Multimedia (MMC) Card
• 128MB of internal memory
• Audio jack for headphones or external speaker connection
• Clock, calendar and alarm
Pricing and Availability
The Intouch IT3500 wireless Internet radio cube has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $119.99 and is available through Intouch’s network of retail outlets and at the company’s online store at www.in-touchproducts.com.
About Intouch
Intouch consumer electronics offer innovative technology that delivers communications, information and entertainment to sophisticated, active consumers when, where and how they desire. With its Intouch brand, Giant International is leveraging its marketing and distribution expertise in the consumer electronics market.
About Giant International
Atlanta-based Giant International Ltd. is the global marketer and distributor for Giant Wireless Technology (GWT), an international leader in the development and production of wireless telecommunications products for the consumer market. With manufacturing capabilities in China, GWT provides superior quality products that are also technology market leaders. A diversified, multi-national research and development team helps GWT bring to market products that reflect an international range of product advancements and innovations based on consumer insights. Through OEM and ODM arrangements, Giant International markets wireless communications solutions that deliver entertainment and information for active lifestyles. Currently, products are brought to market under the Intouch, Olympia and licensed Motorola brand.
NOTE TO EDITORS: Spokesperson available for interview. Product available for review or demo.
Intouch and the Intouch logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Giant International Ltd. All other registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Giant International Ltd. 2009. All rights reserved.
Posted on Aug 24, 2009 by Jane Goodwin at 12:05 am
Imaging Insider has posted the press release for the new Pandigital PanTouch Clear 8” digital floating digital photo frame:
With photography considered one of America’s top hobbies, it’s no wonder millions of digital cameras are sold in the U.S. every year, 27.7-million in 2008. And, millions of images have been taken with those digital cameras too. Despite these huge numbers, people have had little choice in how they could display their pictures. The satisfaction of instantly being able to see the picture taken was quickly negated by the archaic and time-consuming method of still having to own an expensive computer and/or photo printer to print their photos. Images were reduced to being shared and shown on a tiny LCD screen on the backs of digital cameras or impractically being stored in a computer.
To create the floating effect, the new PanTouch Clear frame features an eye-catching 800×600 high-resolution display that appears to be floating in the surrounding glass.
In addition to the new styling, the PanTouch Clear frame is incredibly easy and enjoyable to use. You can view your photos and control the frame’s functions with easy-to-understand icons that can be touched directly across the entire glass surface of the frame.
To accomplish this, the frames feature leading-edge touch technology, which “prints” invisible circuits on fingerprint-resistant, clear glass. The benefit is that you can now enjoy intuitive full touch-screen capabilities while still enjoying the premium home décor-style look of the glass on the Pandigital Digital Photo Frame. This is unlike frames using capacitive-touch technology that require the consumer to directly touch the LCD panel, which prevents the use of glass.
You’ll never use a remote control again. You control the digital photo frame with the touch of a finger. The PanTouch 8″ digital floating frame uses a true photo 4:3 aspect ratio like most digital cameras, which means no stretching, cropping or distortion. The PanTouch 8″ digital floating frame plays both digital video and digital audio giving it more versatility to accommodate the broadest range of media formats. There’s no need to turn on the computer. Simply insert your memory card into the appropriate card slot and a slideshow of all the photos on the memory card will start immediately. And, there’s no software required. Use the included USB cable to connect the digital photo frame directly to the computer to begin dragging and dropping photos onto the digital photo frame’s internal memory. That’s all there is to it.
The PanTouch 8” stores up to 6400 images on 1GB of internal memory and features a clock, calendar and alarm. You can transfer images, audio and video from memory card via 6-in-1 card reader or from your PC with included USB cable. It’s also WiFi/Bluetooth compatible. MSRP $129.99.
This digital photo frame will move your images out of your digital camera and into your living room for all your friends and family to see and admire.
The new Pandigital PanTouch wireless digital photo frame is only $99.00 on the Pandigital website!
Home Theater Forum has posted a great article about Toshiba and Thinking Screen Media’s FrameChannel:
Not Just a Photo Frame
Give students the gift of time management this holiday season; the Intouch Wireless Internet Radio Cube delivers the Digital World in a Compact and Hip Form Factor with Internet Radio, Personalized News and Photo Sharing
With photography considered one of America’s top hobbies, it’s no wonder millions of digital cameras are sold in the U.S. every year, 27.7-million in 2008. And, millions of images have been taken with those digital cameras too. Despite these huge numbers, people have had little choice in how they could display their pictures. The satisfaction of instantly being able to see the picture taken was quickly negated by the archaic and time-consuming method of still having to own an expensive computer and/or photo printer to print their photos. Images were reduced to being shared and shown on a tiny LCD screen on the backs of digital cameras or impractically being stored in a computer.
