103-inch Bang & Olufsen TV lands in Singapore

Warning! The Bang & Olufsen (B&O) BeoVision 4-103 is a plasma TV not for the faint-hearted. For one, it has a humongous 103-inch panel, which is probably one of the largest in the market today. (The only competitor we can think of is Panasonic's 103-inch plasma TV.)

For a display this size, B&O recommends a minimum viewing distance of 4.5m for the best visual experience. In a nutshell, you'll need to have a pretty big living room to accommodate a TV like this. As a matter of interest, the TV weighs 250kg, the motorized stand another 250kg, which add up to daunting 500kg for the entire system?

The shocker, however, is really its price. According to the Danish firm, the BeoVision 4-103 will retail for S$230,000 (US$153,918.22) in Singapore. That's a six-figure sum that can easily net you a decent small apartment in many parts of Asia. In Singapore where cars are overpriced, that's the sticker price for a BMZ Z4 Roadster.
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More Sharp Aquos HDTVs going LED

You don't have to mortgage your house to own a Sharp LED-backlit LCD TV anymore. The Japanese company has just announced a more affordable lineup in the US, following its recently launched S$32,999 (US$22,083.25) 65-inch whopper. The latest LE700-series Aquos HDTVs incorporate a newly developed X-Gen panel and proprietary UltraBrilliant LED backlighting technology, enabling an ultra-high 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Fast-moving images are also faithfully rendered via the TV's onboard 120Hz Fine Motion Enhanced engine and fast 4ms response time.
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Tivoli Audio's new DAB tuner plays Internet radio, too

Renowned for its miniature Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) radio players, Tivoli Audio has recently launched a new entry for the Singapore market. Its NetWorks Global Audio System is a marriage of traditional FM, DAB and the Internet radio platforms. This gives users access to thousands of broadcasting stations both Singapore and overseas, as well as over the airwaves and the Web.

It's not cheap at S$1,380 (US$923.51), but for the money you get built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet for Web and network PC audio streaming, a USB port that lets you playback music directly from thumbdrives and MP3 players. You also have a virtual analog clock with alarm, sleep timer and snooze functions. Although these may not justify its high asking price, this nifty gadget is actually a self-contained audio system with a stereo speaker and handy remote control.
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Do new PS3 bundles mean Slim is coming soon?

You could call it a sign of things to come--or just one good PS3 bundle.

According to Kotaku, next Sunday (July 12) Best Buy will begin offering an 80GB PS3 with two of the best exclusives for the system--Metal Gear Solid 4 and Killzone 2--for the price of the console alone(US$400).

How does Kotaku know this? Well, a Best Buy employee apparently sent the gaming site a photo of the bundle and other Best Buy employees have confirmed that the photo is real and the bundle is coming. (Chalk this up as a rumor, but it seems pretty legit as far as rumors go).

Recently, Best Buy had the PS3 paired with Wall-E and Little Big Planet for US$400. But the MGS 4 and Killzone 2 bundle is definitely designed to tempt more hardcore gamers who, say, might just own an XBox 360 already and are looking for a Blu-ray player.
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Wooden racing seat for your HD consoles

Do you have a country cottage and are on a lookout for racing game accessories that will blend seamlessly with your home decor? Check out the WoodSmart Racing Car Simulator One that comes complete with an authentic racing seat and TV bracket, pieced together in quality wood panels. Shipped with dedicated compartment space for gaming consoles from Sony and Microsoft, the Simulator One is available in a choice of wood varnish, silver, gray and black color finishing for US$1,600. We've combed through the South African company's Web site for shipping information, but to no avail. However, you can always try to sound them out here.

Via Bornrich

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