Amex -- Engadget

Amex Digital's SP-7 digiframe doubles as a printer

by Darren Murph, posted Feb 13th 2009 at 7:11AM

Although Amex Digital's SP-7 can't claim to be the first digital photo frame with an inbuilt printer, it's certainly among the first to ever pull it off for under two bills. The basic specs include a 7-inch 800 x 480 resolution display, a multicard reader, USB connectivity, integrated speakers, adjustable brightness, a mini remote and support for both audio and video files. Curiously enough, Amex doesn't even bother explaining what size prints this thing shoots out, where to find replacement paper and how to initiate printing. But, as we alluded to earlier, it's just $199, so don't be shocked to end up figuring all this out on our own.

AMEX Digital's SR-7 / SW-7 digiframes do more than show slideshows, induce naps

by Darren Murph, posted Feb 1st 2009 at 10:39AM

We've seen the future of the digiframe, and it's... well, less boring than what we've been forced to deal with previously. AMEX Digital is acting rather proactively by outing two newcomers with lots of extra functionality bundled in. 'Course, it remains to be seen if you're even interested in those extra goodies, but you can appreciate the effort regardless. The SR-7 includes a 7-inch 800 x 480 display and doubles as a radio controlled clock (with dual alarms) and a digital indoor thermometer; as for the SW-7, it includes most of the same features but throws in weather forecasting to boot. There's no price or release date to share on either, but we get the impression AMEX will be willing to let these go pretty cheap.

Gallery: AMEX Digital's SR-7 / SW-7 digiframes do more than show slideshows, induce naps

Amex Digital does what Steve won't, intros portable Blu-ray burner for Macs

by Darren Murph, posted Oct 16th 2008 at 7:10PM

A "bag of hurt," huh Steve? How do you like these Apples? Amex Digital has stepped in to give prospective MacBook / MacBook Pro owners (and anyone with a fresh USB-equipped Mac, really) the ability to watch and burn Blu-ray Discs... so long as they're cool with hauling around an external unit. The glossy black / white drive (coincidence?) is pretty much a Blu flavor of the portable Super Multi Drive it churned out in July. It'll burn BD-RE / -R (single-layer) discs at 2x, while dual-layer versions will only toast at 1x; as for blank DVDs, they'll get done at a rate of 4x to 8x depending on flavor. Not too painful at just $289, wouldn't you agree, Mr. Jobs?

[Thanks, A1]

AMEX offers up RM-mp1 media center remote

by Darren Murph, posted May 23rd 2008 at 9:07AM

Though we'd certainly like to see a few hands-on shots of this beauty just to quiet that annoying doubter in the rear of our mind that this is merely a concept, AMEX's RM-mp1 is reportedly the real deal. Said remote features wireless USB, support for Windows Media Center, a built-in touchpad / laser pointer and a black or white motif. Beyond that, details are admittedly scant, but we'll certainly be crossing our fingers that this mystical device crosses the waters to America in short order.

Amex's TSK-VX7 Windows Vista Keyboard with Touch Senses keys

by Thomas Ricker, posted Mar 5th 2007 at 9:44AM

Sure, we get the whole touch-sensitive keypad on phones. Nevertheless, we still prefer to slather on the tactile feedback when it comes to our full-sized keyboards. That being said, touch-tech still might have a niche for limited QWERTY action while driving your Media Center from the couch. So check it Vista boy, that's the TSK-VX7 Windows Vista Keyboard up there sportin' Amex's new "Touch Senses Keys" spotted earlier on their dual-mode Skype handset. It uses 2.4GHz RF technology for 30 feet of wireless travel away from the USB dongle. Fine, but what really caught our attention is Amex's claim that their new take on the touch-sensitive keyboard is so good that it "delivers the ultimate in feel and response." Doubtful, but we'll be sure to go hands-on with this one in Hannover Germany where it'll be on display for the big CeBIT show starting March 15th.

[Via Akihabara News]

Amex's TSP-VS501 dual-mode DECT handset for Skype

by Thomas Ricker, posted Mar 5th 2007 at 9:04AM

Oh lordy, can it be... a decently designed Skype handset? In a sea of craplastic Skype phones, up washes the sleek TSP-VS501 Skype handset with touch-sensitive keys. Better yet, this dual-mode phone from Amex Digital also works with your regular ol' PSTN home line. Just connect the telephone line and computer (via USB) to the included base station and you're good-to-go just as far as the DECT cordless handset will take you -- in other words, about 150 feet indoors. The handset packs everything you need for making and receiving traditional analog or Skype calls including your Skype buddy list showing current availability. No pricing or availability but we'll be sure to check it while on display at CeBIT in just a few weeks.

[Via Akihabara News]

AMEX's i-Talk Nano VoIP Phone

by Paul Miller, posted Jun 12th 2006 at 12:25PM

Our friends at AMEX took the occasion of Computex to debut their oh-so-cleverly-named i-Talk Nano VoIP phone. Seriously guys, we're just dumb with amazement at your marketing staff. High fives all around for that one. The phone ain't too bad either, but it's not like there's a lot going here. The phone can work with nearly all VoIP software, including Skype, and operates over USB 2.0. No drivers are needed on XP or Mac OS, since this is about as basic as it gets for VoIP hardware. We do like the look, but we'll leave it at that.

[Via Akihabara]