Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Pioneer reveals AppRadio 2, loads of in-dash navigation systems]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/pioneer-appradio-2-in-dash-navigation-systems-ces-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/pioneer-appradio-2-in-dash-navigation-systems-ces-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/pioneer-appradio-2-in-dash-navigation-systems-ces-2012/#comments So long, AppRadio. Hello, AppRadio 2. Here at CES 2012, Pioneer was on-hand to showcase its newest smartphone powered in-vehicle audio system. The latest iteration touts the same functionality as the original, but adds compatibility for many of the latest Android smartphones equipped with either the Mobile High Definition Link (MHL) or a micro HDMI connection. It's boasting a 7-inch (800 x 480) capacitive touchscreen, built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling, an input for an optional vehicle-mounted rear facing back-up camera, an input for interfacing with the vehicle's steering wheel controls and two sets of pre-amp outputs for connection to external amplifiers.The new guy will be shipping in April for $499, and if you're looking to keep steady with the original, that one will continue to be available for $399. In related news, Pioneer also revealed a boatload of new in-car head units, all of which are painstakingly detailed in the source links below.

Pioneer reveals AppRadio 2, loads of in-dash navigation systems originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pioneer unveils world's smallest and lightest external Blu-ray burner originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Willing to spare no expense to meet your streaming music demands? Then you now have two more fairly high-end systems from Pioneer to consider. The company has just released its new N-30 and N-50 networked audio players, which each boast support for AirPlay and DLNA 1.5, as well as the ability to handle top-end digital audio like 192kHz/24-Bit FLAC and WAV files. You'll also get a 2.5-inch LCD up front and control apps for both iOS and Android devices, although you'll have to shell out a bit more for some optional adapters if you want WiFi or Bluetooth connectivity. The N-50 model (pictured above) also steps things up with gold-plated RCA jacks and an "armored chassis" designed to reduce noise, plus support for additional audio features like Advanced Sound Retriever and Sound Retriever AIR (which promise to enhance compressed audio files). Look for it to set you back $699, with the lower-end N-30 model running $499. Some additional details can be found in the press release after the break.

Continue reading Pioneer debuts N-30 and N-50 networked audio players: AirPlay, DLNA 1.5 and smartphone apps on tap

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For those of you who think all we do in IRL is wax nostalgic about gadgets we've owned for years, you'd be... mostly right. Indeed, this week we've got Mr. Ben Drawbaugh talking up the HDTV he owns (as opposed to the one he wants), and James is here to break down the limitations of his discontinued Tonium Pacemaker. We've got one happy new gadget owner, though, and that would be Zach Honig, who recently traded his iPhone 4 for a Samsung Galaxy Note. So how's that S-Pen working out for him? Head past the break to find out.

Continue reading IRL: Pioneer Kuro PDP-6010FD, Tonium Pacemaker and the Samsung Galaxy Note

IRL: Pioneer Kuro PDP-6010FD, Tonium Pacemaker and the Samsung Galaxy Note originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Ben DrawbaughBenDrawbaughengadgetIRLGalaxy NoteGalaxyNoteIRLjames trewJamesTrewkuroKuro PDP-6010FDKuroPdp-6010fdPDP-6010FDpioneerPioneer KuroPioneer Kuro PDP-6010FDPioneer PDP-6010FDPioneerKuroPioneerKuroPdp-6010fdPioneerPdp-6010fdSamsungSamsung Galaxy NoteSamsungGalaxyNotetoniumTonium PacemakerToniumPacemakerzach honigZachHonigWed, 28 Dec 2011 14:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Transistor pioneer Norman Krim dies at 98]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/22/transistor-pioneer-norman-krim-dies-at-98/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/22/transistor-pioneer-norman-krim-dies-at-98/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/22/transistor-pioneer-norman-krim-dies-at-98/#commentsA man who helped make our world smaller died last week. As noted in the New York Times obituary linked below, Norman Krim didn't invent the transistor, but he was a driving force behind its use, having persuaded his employer, Raytheon, to manufacture them on a large scale. They were designed for use in hearings aids initially but, as IEEE Spectrum's Harry Goldstein explains, some later batches proved too "noisy" for that purpose and wound up in the hands of hobbyists instead, who used them in a variety of electronic projects. Krim was also intent on making things smaller even before the transistor, and led a team at Raytheon in the late 1930s that developed miniaturized vacuum tubes for use in battery-powered radios. Later in his career, he was also involved the early days of the Radio Shack chain, buying two stores in Boston then expanding to seven before selling the business to the Tandy Corporation. He was 98.

Transistor pioneer Norman Krim dies at 98 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A GPS that encourages meandering won't be the dish of the day (month, or year) for hypermilers, but might do well in the slightly more genteel world of cycling. Pioneer's PotterNavi sits on the handlebars of your velocipede and can let you decide between straight or scenic routes. The 100 gram device packs a 2.4-inch 240 x 320 LCD screen and fortunate Japanese buyers get two years of 3G data for free, courtesy of benevolent overlords NTT DoCoMo. Button-free navigation is possible with the included accelerometer, tilting the device will let you scroll without having to stop riding. It'll also tell you where the nearest tourist attractions, shops and toilets are -- just be careful, as your journey data (including any extended stops) gets uploaded to the Cycle Lab site. The SGX-CN700-W (white) and SGC-CN700-K (black) models launch in Japan in February for $530 before peregrinating westward next summer -- like the cyclists it will inspire, the container ship is taking the scenic route.

Pioneer PotterNavi: a 3G bike GPS that encourages you to meander originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bicyclebicyclesbikegpsnavigationPioneerPioneer PotternaviPioneerPotternaviPotternaviSGC-CN700-KSGX-CN700-WWed, 26 Oct 2011 13:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Pioneer's new music players give dancers some Steez]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/pioneers-new-music-players-give-dancers-some-steez/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/pioneers-new-music-players-give-dancers-some-steez/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/19/pioneers-new-music-players-give-dancers-some-steez/#comments A walk in the park may never be the same again now that Pioneer has announced its new Steez range of dance-troupe friendly portable music players. In what appears to be a tango using its DJ and audio player skills, Pioneer's Steez relieves dancers -- solo or otherwise -- of the tyranny that is static music sources. Forget about getting your groove on in the privacy of your own condo, instead get busy on the subway, the drive-in car park, or with your favorite monkey. You have a choice of three models to express yourself in front of: the STZ-D10S-L "Solo"($299), STZ-D10T-G "Duo" ($349) and STZ-D10Z-R "Crew" ($499). Each model comes with the company's own special software which keeps your beats in time, lets you set cue points, change tempo along with many more booty shaking functions. Best of all is the special Battle Mode which plays your chosen sequence of tracks and lets you know when the next dancer, or robot, is up. These ghetto-blasters for the Tecktonik generation won't hit the shelves until next month, but feel free to tap your toes and read the PR below while you wait.

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Pioneer's new music players give dancers some Steez originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you drive, and if you read Engadget (which...you do), there's a good chance you've spent some time using an iOS device in the car. You've probably also spent some of that time wishing there were a better way to integrate your phone or pod with the car itself. There have been devices to help you bring Pod and vehicle together in an unholy union of distraction since that first physical scroll wheel hit the scene, from maddening tape adapters and FM tuners to more integral solutions like Ford's Sync system. The whole time, we were kind of just wishing they'd figure out a way to let us mount the thing directly in the dash, and have our way with it as we do in all other situations. Pioneer's AppRadio approaches that -- it looks unapologetically like a bigger iPod in landscape mode, complete with minimalistic physical controls and a laid-back, no-nonsense look about it. Does it, in fact, make the iPhone more useful while you're in the car? Turns out, it's a yes and no kind of thing.

Gallery: Pioneer AppRadio

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Pioneer AppRadio review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Pioneer's new DJM-250 budget mixer tries not to fade your balance

Pioneer's new DJM-250 budget mixer tries not to fade your balance originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mars Rovers are big, expensive and prone to damage -- that's why a team from Carleton University is developing the Kapvik micro-rover. Kapvik is designed as a remote-operated sidekick to the primary rover, capable of being dispatched as a scout or to handle side-missions on its own. After the Spirit Rover was trapped in soft soil and lost, the smaller bots will include tethers to pull bigger robots out of trouble -- reducing the chances of losing millions of dollars worth of equipment (and breaking more nerd hearts than a cancelled Daft Punk show). Testing on the newly-unsheathed Kapvik continues, and we've got some sneaky behind-the-scenes footage purporting to be an early test of the bot's Pioneer navigation system after the break.

Update: Tim Setterfield from the program has very generously supplied us with a fresh video of the micro-rover as it traverses the sort of bumps that would make previous Mars Rovers run screaming to their mothers, check it out after the break.

Continue reading Kapvik micro-rover is the useful sidekick Mars Rovers have always dreamed of

Kapvik micro-rover is the useful sidekick Mars Rovers have always dreamed of originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Is your passion for cordless phones only matched by your love of Hello Kitty? Boy have we got the product for you. From a technical standpoint, the TF-FN2000 is a largely unexceptional cordless phone / answering machine combo with a display that offers up phone numbers and missed calls. This edition does has a secret weapon, however: it's pink, covered in hearts and has an image of an adorable white cat with a bow. If that's good enough for you -- and you happen to live in Japan -- the phone will be available in early October. No word yet on pricing.

Pioneer intros Hello Kitty cordless phone, calls the '90s to brag originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>answering machineAnsweringMachinecordlesscordless phoneCordlessPhonehello kittyHelloKittypioneerTF-FN2000Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:01:00 EST<![CDATA[AirPlay-enabled Music Tap systems touted by Pioneer, free us from living room control]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/airplay-enabled-music-tap-systems-touted-by-pioneer-free-us-fro/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/airplay-enabled-music-tap-systems-touted-by-pioneer-free-us-fro/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/airplay-enabled-music-tap-systems-touted-by-pioneer-free-us-fro/#comments Had your eye on an AirPlay accessory for your iPhone or iPod touch? Well, Pioneer is looking to help you pull the trigger on one. The company has announced a new set of AirPlay Music Tap systems that enable access to your music library without being chained to a peripheral. By connecting one of these bad boys to your home WiFi or ethernet network, you'll be able to access your entire iTunes library in various locations throughout your home -- 'course, having Apple's free Remote app will ensure maximum utility. Other features include a 2.5-inch full-color LCD display, Pandora, iHeartRadio, vTuner internet radio and Air Jam, which allows for playlist sharing on your arsenal of the company's Music Tap systems. When this pair drops in October, you'll have your choice of the X-SMC-3-S for $400 or the more dapper, bluetooth-enabled X-SMC4-Elite for $480. You can take a peek at the Elite, along with the full PR, after the break.

Continue reading AirPlay-enabled Music Tap systems touted by Pioneer, free us from living room control

AirPlay-enabled Music Tap systems touted by Pioneer, free us from living room control originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Earlier today, Sharp and Pioneer re-launched the Elite brand, with its Pro-60X5FD and Pro-70X5FD LED LCD TVs. Both models cater to the high-end home entertainment crowd, with pricing set at $6,000 and $8,500, for the 60-inch and 70-inch sets, respectively. We had a chance to take a look at the larger model at an event in New York City this morning, and were certainly impressed with its high contrast and excellent deep black levels. Set against a black wall, it was nearly impossible to distinguish a black image from the TV's brushed aluminum bezel or the wall behind it when viewed in a pitch-black room. Plasma TVs, such as Pioneer's discontinued Kuro, have been able to achieve deep black levels for years, but LCD TVs like the Elite we saw today historically suffer from light bleeding, which causes black images to appear gray.

The Elite TV also includes built-in speakers, which sounded fine in a noisy room, but considering that you'll be spending north of $6,000 for the smaller set, we imagine you'll be pairing either model with some external speakers as well. Internet connectivity alone certainly isn't going to motivate anyone to spend this much to outfit their home theater with a high-end set, but streaming is important nonetheless, so we were happy to see that Sharp included a somewhat diverse offering of services. The TVs ship with apps for Netflix, Vudu, CinemaNow, YouTube, along with Facebook and Twitter -- there's also a dedicated Netflix button on the remote, letting you access the movie streaming service without clicking through several menu levels. Overall, we were impressed with the Elite during today's brief demonstration, but we'll need to wait for the full review before we can determine whether Sharp can justify those sky-high price tags.

Gallery: Sharp Elite LED LCD TVs Hands-On

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Sharp Elite LED LCD TV hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aquoselitehands-onhdtvhigh endhigh-endHighEndkurokuro lcdKuroLcdledled tvLedTvpioneerpioneer hdtvPioneerHdtvquattronsharpsharp hdtvsharp quattronSharpHdtvSharpQuattronvideoThu, 04 Aug 2011 10:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Sharp and Pioneer resurrect Elite with line of LED LCD TVs, pricing starts at $6,000]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/sharp-resurrects-elite-line-of-led-lcd-tvs-pricing-starts-at-5/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/sharp-resurrects-elite-line-of-led-lcd-tvs-pricing-starts-at-5/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/04/sharp-resurrects-elite-line-of-led-lcd-tvs-pricing-starts-at-5/#comments
Remember Pioneer's Kuro brand of HDTVs? The high-end plasma line became the benchmark for the home theater market, leaving a rather large void in the hearts of the HD obsessive after it kicked the bucket two years ago. Now, Sharp and Pioneer are bringing back some of the technology used in that line, while leaving the Kuro name to rest in peace. The Elite branding will remain, however, with the new line of LED LCD TVs. Available in 60-inch and 70-inch flavors, the new Elites will only be available through high-end retailers, and will be priced at $6,000 and $8,500, respectively. The Pro-60X5FD will ship in the US next week, and the Pro-70X5FD will hit stores later this month.

Among the sets' features, Sharp promises excellent contrast ratios, high color fidelity, and very low black levels, thanks to zone-based local dimming. The company claims a frame rate of "about 720hz," thanks to 240Hz quadrupling and scanning backlight technology. The TVs also include Sharp's quad-pixel technology, complementing the typical RGB pixel arrangement with a fourth, yellow sub-pixel. This sounds similar to the company's Quattron technology, though Sharp doesn't appear to be using that name with its new Elite line. There's also 3D functionality, and Internet connectivity, with pre-loaded Netflix, Vudu, and social media apps. The TVs also include Elite Advantage Live, for real-time remote technical support. We're at the Elite event in New York City, so stay tuned for more details and a full hands-on later this morning.

Continue reading Sharp and Pioneer resurrect Elite with line of LED LCD TVs, pricing starts at $6,000

Sharp and Pioneer resurrect Elite with line of LED LCD TVs, pricing starts at $6,000 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pioneer solicits Whodoo guinea pigs for speech-based Android assistant (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pioneer's SE-CL331 earbuds are just begging to be washed originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Jul 2011 06:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Are you the switched-on environmental type who plans your Prius journey around how much air resistance you're likely to encounter on the way to Whole Foods? Rejoice! Now you can stop worrying and learn to love your car stereo if you purchase Pioneer's newest Navigation Unit designed specifically for electric vehicles, the AVIC-ZHO9-MEV. Hiding behind that easy to remember (and decidedly catchy) name is a device that estimates your car's remaining battery, power consumption and opportunities for energy regeneration, planning your routes accordingly. Expect to be detouring down lots of short hills with slow moving traffic at the bottom, or maybe it'll just give up on the whole idea of roads and demanding you switch to train tracks. It also has the usual things you'd expect from such a unit, so you can play DVDs on the 7-inch display, receive digital TV and radio and play MP3, WMA and AAC discs. The unit drops in Japan in 'late July' with an RRP of 246,750¥ -- around $3,038.11.

Pioneer's AVIC-ZHO9-MEV, the first satnav for hypermilers originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pioneer's AppRadio delivers iPhone integration, automotive and audio bliss for $400 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 07:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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*Terminator inspiration purely conjectural

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Pioneer DDJ-T1 review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pioneer AppRadio hands-on (updated with video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 20:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pioneer unveils its AppRadio, integrates iOS into your automobile originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 16:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's been about a year since he left Microsoft, but the J Allard era came to a more definitive close yesterday, with the shuttering of his brainchild, Pioneer Studios. Microsoft opened the incubation lab more than three years ago as an entrepreneurial space where designers could toy around with new consumer technologies. The tragically shelved Courier tablet was first developed within Pioneer's exposed brick walls, where Allard and his Alchemy Ventures team also worked on the Xbox, Zune and Windows Phone 7. Now, however, a Microsoft spokeswoman has confirmed that the downtown Seattle office is no longer occupied, telling CNET that many of the lab's employees have either left, or moved on to different positions within the company. Pioneer co-founder Georg Petschnigg left Microsoft in April to pursue an "undisclosed new venture," while fellow godfather Jonathan Harris is still at Redmond, where he serves as "principle experience director," according to their respective LinkedIn profiles. The spokeswoman didn't offer a specific reason for the decision, but in a now-ominous video posted to Microsoft's developer site back in October, Petschnigg acknowledged that the unit's innovative spirit would frequently lead to dead ends. "Often times our work just doesn't go anywhere," he explained, adding that Pioneer would only pursue projects expected to bring in more than $100 million a year. "That's one of the perils of being an entrepreneur." See the full video after the break.

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Microsoft shutters Pioneer Studios, we pour one out for J Allard originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 May 2011 05:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pioneer's Discussion Table gets a thumping $37,000 price tag, taken for a spin (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 May 2011 07:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pioneer's Discussion Table takes on Surface in Japan this July originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 May 2011 15:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pioneer's AVIC-ZH09 GPS navigation systems take augmented reality on the road originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 May 2011 21:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pioneer AppRadio brings apps, iPhone connectivity to your dash originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pioneer HDJ-500T-K cans uncoil, answer your phone calls originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This is a picture of a digital media player. It doesn't look quite like an iPod, though, does it? No hint of Zune here either, we don't think. In fact, it looks a lot like a CDJ unit, and that's for a reason: it acts just like a physical media-loving digital disc jockey's unit, but without the 5-inch slot at the front. Instead, it's got USB and SD ports up top. If you're a DJ, you might be familiar with the rest: navigate your folders to find a song, cue it up with the jog wheel, and mix it up. DJ Tech, which started operations in the US just last year, has the uSolo FX as its flagship unit -- does it compare to its competition from giants like Pioneer and Numark? Read on to find out!

Gallery: DJ Tech uSolo FX Media Player

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uSolo FX Media player review originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Apr 2011 12:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pioneer's SE-NC31C-K noise-cancelling earbuds are cheap, but are they effective? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pioneer debuts new Sound Wing HVT speakers, novel tech touted within originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 You may have laughed off the assertion made by BridgeCo's VP of Sales and Marketing back at CES, but the man's looking downright prophetic now. Apple has just nailed down yet another major player in its efforts to take over the streaming media world with AirPlay, as Pioneer's VSX-1021 launched today as the first of eight AirPlay receivers the company has planned for 2011. It's a 7.1 channel affair that supports wireless playback of iTunes libraries so long as you fork over a few extra dollars for the AS-WL300 wireless LAN adapter. You'll also need an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or a Mac / PC with iTunes 10.1+, and the new AVR should show up immediately as an available AirPlay device. This particular one will sell for $549, and if you're looking to spring, you should also know about Air Jam and iControlAV2 -- two new (free) apps that turn iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch running iOS 4.2 into sources for the aforesaid AVR. The latter actually enables full-on control of the receiver from an iOS device, while the former should do a fine job of handling the song selection during your next part. Hit up the source links for the nitty-gritty, and if you venture down beyond the break, you'll find overview videos for the device shown above as well as the Air Jam app.

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Apple finds another AirPlay partner in Pioneer's VSX-1021 AV receiver originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>airplayappleav receiveravrAvReceiverpioneerreceivervideoVSX-1021VSX-921Tue, 08 Mar 2011 09:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Pioneer Elite HDTVs to ride again in 2011... as rebranded Sharp LCDs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/27/pioneer-elite-hdtvs-to-ride-again-in-2011-as-rebranded-sharp/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/27/pioneer-elite-hdtvs-to-ride-again-in-2011-as-rebranded-sharp/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/27/pioneer-elite-hdtvs-to-ride-again-in-2011-as-rebranded-sharp/#comments It was a dark day when Pioneer announced its mighty Kuro HDTVs would be no more, but the Pioneer Elite brand still has significant cachet and will return in 2011 on new high end TVs. The bad news? They will be LCDs, not plasmas, manufactured by its partner Sharp, a not entirely surprising move since this was actually the original plan for the Kuro brand back in 2008. Apparently both see potential as Sharp will gain access to higher-end AV salesrooms and integrators for its products, while Pioneer will have TVs to match its continuing Pioneer Elite Blu-ray player and receiver lines. Despite an impressive local dimming demo at CES we're still not sure Sharp can create enough new pixels to replace what we once had, but we should find out for sure when the new models arrive the end of the year, check the press release after the break for more details.

Continue reading Pioneer Elite HDTVs to ride again in 2011... as rebranded Sharp LCDs

Pioneer Elite HDTVs to ride again in 2011... as rebranded Sharp LCDs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading MotionX-GPS Drive exports full-screen nav on Pioneer and JVC head units, has love only for iOS (video)

MotionX-GPS Drive exports full-screen nav on Pioneer and JVC head units, has love only for iOS (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Jan 2011 22:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applehead unitHeadUnitiosipadiphonejvcmotionxmotionx-gpsmotionx-gps driveMotionx-gpsDrivenavigationpioneersmartphone integrationSmartphoneIntegrationvideoSat, 22 Jan 2011 22:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Pioneer engineers Android-powered cyclocomputer, might remind Landis to stop doping]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/pioneer-engineers-android-powered-cyclocomputer-might-remind-la/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/pioneer-engineers-android-powered-cyclocomputer-might-remind-la/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/13/pioneer-engineers-android-powered-cyclocomputer-might-remind-la/#comments Think Android has reached its limit when it comes to applications? Think again. Pioneer has conjured up a new cyclocomputer, and compared to the antediluvian rivals available on the market today, this one looks like a bona fide supercomputer. It's designed for mounting on the bike's handlebars, where riders can then see speed, cadence, heart rate, and power at a glance. The device is engineered to play nice with the ANT+ wireless specification, and it can also pull data from optional crank sensors that can be installed to monitor one's pedaling force. Furthermore, it's equipped with GPS, and we're guessing it's a prime candidate for running Google's own My Tracks app. There's no time table for release, but we're guessing the International Cycling Union will have one out in no time... one that continuously tests riders for illicit substances, of course. Video's after the break, if you're down for more.

Continue reading Pioneer engineers Android-powered cyclocomputer, might remind Landis to stop doping

Pioneer engineers Android-powered cyclocomputer, might remind Landis to stop doping originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidantant plusAntPlusbicyclebicyclesbikeCyclocomputergooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidgpsnavnavinavigationpioneersensorsensorsvideoThu, 13 Jan 2011 13:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Pioneer prototype laser-based heads-up display with Android hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/09/pioneer-prototype-laser-based-heads-up-display-with-android-hand/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/09/pioneer-prototype-laser-based-heads-up-display-with-android-hand/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/09/pioneer-prototype-laser-based-heads-up-display-with-android-hand/#comments Pioneer prototype laser-based heads-up display with Android hands-on Looking down at gauges? Officially passe. Check out Pioneer's vision of the future, a prototype that uses an embedded laser projector (a Microvision, as it were). They showed it a little earlier in Japan but this is the first time we've seen it in the US, and we got a chance to try it out. Right now it's just running a static demo, but the idea is that a virtual concierge (represented by our favorite mascot) pops up to give you information, and you could also get streaming video from traffic cameras, all without you having to look down. The information is supposed to come via a smartphone, we learned later an Android one at that, though things are a little vague. A release date is a little vague too, sometime in 2012, though we're told the company is working with car companies. But could we get this by next year? We'll see.

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Pioneer prototype laser-based heads-up display with Android hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 09 Jan 2011 23:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pioneer wants to hold your iPhone and boost its GPS signal in its SmartCradle originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 04:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Pioneer announces Aha Radio partnership, plans for app domination

Pioneer announces Aha Radio partnership, plans for app domination originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aha radioAhaRadioAVIC-X930BTAVIC-Z130BTcesces 2011ces2011facebookfeaturefeaturedfeaturesharmanpaiaspaispioneerPlatform for Aggregation of Internet ServicesPlatformForAggregationOfInternetServicesWed, 05 Jan 2011 17:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Pioneer reminds us that the future is here with nine Pandora-enabled head units]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/pioneer-reminds-us-that-the-future-is-here-with-nine-pandora-ena/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/pioneer-reminds-us-that-the-future-is-here-with-nine-pandora-ena/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/pioneer-reminds-us-that-the-future-is-here-with-nine-pandora-ena/#commentsPioneer reminds us that the future is here with nine internet-enabled head units With some dark moodlighting and a little bit of chill electronica, Pioneer has unveiled what it believes to be the next step in in-car infotainment, and thank goodness it entails smartphone integration -- what the company calls "the ideal personal device." But, they say that ideal device is less-so in the car, so it's time for some smarter head units. 9 Pioneer models available in 2011 will be compatible with Pandora, the cheapest costing just $150 -- but that's a catch: they only work with the iPhone.

Yes, if you're among the Apple devotees you'll be able to stream radio directly through the head unit, with the higher-end units, the AVH-P3300BT, AVH-P4300DVD and AVH-P6300BT, having a large enough display to do album art and song information and whatnot. The AVH-P4300DVD and AVH-P6300BT are top of the line, with 7-inch touchscreens -- and MSRPs at $500 and $700. Full details on all the models are in the PR below -- or feel free to look at the pretty pictures.

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Pioneer reminds us that the future is here with nine Pandora-enabled head units originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you even possess a landline, the phone itself is probably not as awesome looking as it could be. But don't fear! Pioneer will help you change that. Available in Japan and Japan only, the TF-FN2000 is 2.4 GHz cordless phone that comes in red, black, or white. Featuring a backlit LCD for caller ID, voicemail, phone book, and more, this device really has us wishing we knew Japanese. In fact, we just might have to buy a language course or something. Get a closer look after the break.

Continue reading Pioneer debuts new range of 'future retro' landlines, but only in Japan

Pioneer debuts new range of 'future retro' landlines, but only in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 20:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cordlesss phoneCordlesssPhonehouseholdjapanlandlinepioneertelephoneTF-FN2000TF-FN2020-WTF-FN2025-KTF-FN2027-Rwireless phoneWirelessPhoneMon, 03 Jan 2011 20:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Pioneer DJM-2000 DJ mixer review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/pioneer-djm-2000-dj-mixer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/pioneer-djm-2000-dj-mixer-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/03/pioneer-djm-2000-dj-mixer-review/#comments You know that feeling you get when you hop into a car you'll never be rich enough to own? It's full of fascinating technology, everything works great, it's solidly built, it definitely won't fit into the "compact" spots at 7-11 -- and it just doesn't care. If you're a DJ, entering the world of Pioneer's DJM-2000 is a little bit like that. Read on for our impressions of the multitouch-laced behemoth to see if it'll have you raving all the way to 2012.

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Pioneer DJM-2000 DJ mixer review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Jan 2011 19:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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