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UMID’s M2 becomes Onkyo’s BX, beats it to market

Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News, Technology on December 14th, 2009

UMID's M2 becomes Onkyo's BX, beats it to market
UMID may have jumped the gun a bit when it let the world know that its M2 was already in development months before the M1 had even hit retail. Other than a glimpse at IDF we haven't seen much from the thing, but Onkyo seems to have grabbed the rights to create its own, called the BX. It definitely shares the same design as the M2, but its 1.2GHz Atom Z515 processor is 400MHz down on what the M2 is expected (or at least hoped) to ship with. There's 512MB of memory on tap, a 32GB SSD, and a 4.8-inch 1024 x 600 LCD upon which Windows XP is lovingly applied. Impressive specs, but at an impressive price -- ¥64,800, or about $730. We'll keep our netbooks, thanks.

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UMID's M2 becomes Onkyo's BX, beats it to market originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Onkyo’s iPod-lovin’ ND-S1 digital media transport gets reviewed

Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News on November 3rd, 2009

Back in late July, we weren't aware of when Onkyo's fancy ND-S1 iPod dock would ship. Now, we're not only certain that the £144 ($235) digital media transport is shipping across the pond, but we've stumbled upon a critique for those wondering if such an outlay is justified. After slamming their iPod touch into the device and connecting it to their reference speaker system, they came away duly impressed; in practically every scenario, using the external DAC in this box led to clearer, more precise audio compared to signals coming straight out of the iPod. In fact, reviewers went so far as to call this unit "peerless," though they did mention that it's really only good for those already satisfied with their existing speaker setuip. Of course, you could just opt for an audiophile-approved media player, but then you wouldn't be able to experience the joy and elation that comes with relying on iTunes. Right?

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Onkyo's iPod-lovin' ND-S1 digital media transport gets reviewed originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Onkyo’s tiny ION-based P3 nettop has an even tinier removable DVD-ROM

Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News on October 19th, 2009

Onkyo's tiny ION-based P3 nettop has an even tinier removable DVD-ROM
If you're concerned about the future obsolescence of your miniscule Atom-based nettop, chances are its choice of optical storage is not what's bothering you. But, if that's what keeps you up at nights, Onkyo's P3 is your Ambien. Its ION platform sports the usual 1.6GHz Atom 230 proc, 2GB of memory, and 160GB hard drive. The DVD-ROM is a separate module that clips into a groove on the side and, while details are slim, that doesn't look like a standard form-factor to us, so if a Blu-ray upgrade or the like ever surfaces don't expect it to be cheap. The P3 itself (pictured again below with an LCD friend) isn't exactly a bargain to start, with an estimated MSRP of ¥69,800 (about $770) when it ships in March of next year. That's the price you pay for modular design.

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Onkyo's tiny ION-based P3 nettop has an even tinier removable DVD-ROM originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Onkyo TX-NR807 and TX-SR707 receivers keep the updates rolling

Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News on August 11th, 2009

Onkyo TX-NR807 receiver
More than a few people have been interested in Onkyo's x07 receiver updates, and now the newness has come to the TX-SR707 and TX-NR807 models. The outgoing TX-SR706 and TX-SR806 models are well-specced to begin with, and thankfully Onkyo didn't mess with that formula. As you can guess from the "NR" designation, the $1,099 TX-NR807 adds in network streaming (including Pandora, Rhapsody, DLNA and Windows 7) to the 135-Watt/channel output. If you can do without the networking and only need 100-Watts, the TX-SR707 will save you a couple hundred bucks. Both models are THX Select2 badged, Faroudja scaling, and let you pick how to use your rear surround outputs by including both Dolby ProLogic IIz and Audyssey DSX processing. Like we said, Onkyo knows how to fill up the spec list, so head past the break for the full PR details.

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Onkyo TX-NR807 and TX-SR707 receivers keep the updates rolling originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Onkyo ND-S1 iPod Dock is Speakerless But Abounds With Outputs [IPod Docks]

Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News on July 31st, 2009

Onkyo's Japan-only (for now) dock lacks speakers but makes up for it with optical/coaxial digital audio outputs, regular old composite video output and a USB connection for syncing with iTunes. It's meant for higher end AV systems. [AVWatch via Engadget]




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Onkyo ND-S1 iPod dock feaures digital audio, composite video, and leaves iPhone owners out of luck

Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News on July 31st, 2009


We've seen plenty from the folks at Onkyo in the past, but until now their iPod accessories have been rather few and far between. That said, we gotta say that this here ND-S1 iPod dock looks pretty, pretty good. Obviously designed with the home entertainment crowd in mind, this guy features optical / coax digital output, composite a/v outs, and supports 16bit audio playback (up to 48kHz). Also on hand are a USB connection for syncing with iTunes and a remote control. Compatible with your iPod classic / nano / touch (sorry iPhone users), you can expect to see this hit the streets sometime this fall. There's no word yet on price, but you can get a closer look after the break.

[Via AV Watch]

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Onkyo shows pride in its DV-BD507 Blu-ray player with lofty $449 price tag

Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News on July 29th, 2009


Onkyo's never been one to dabble in the Blu-ray bargain basement, but with BD decks selling for well under the $200 mark, we're wondering what kind of secret sauce is boxed in with the DV-BD507. The outfit's latest Profile 2.0 player doesn't sound too special based on specs alone, as it supports HDMI 1.3a, 1080p output, BD-Live functionality and BonusView features just like every other respectable rival on the market already. Sure, we can't say we don't appreciate its innate ability to process AVCHD files stored on SD / SDHC cards or toasted DVDs, but even on a good day we can't justify the $449 MSRP. Maybe it's upgradable to 3D... or something. Fancy rear shot is waiting after the break.

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