Posts tagged with hitachi

Hitachi increases hard drive capacity fivefold

Posted on February 3, 2010 6:25 AM

Hitachi could potentially achieve a revolutionary breakthrough by increasing hard drive capacity by up to five times, thanks to a new technology that crams in 2.5 Terabits of data per square inch. This is made possible based on a heat-assisted magnetic recording system, which is much more potent compared to current perpendicular magnetic recording technology which achieves 1 terabits per square inch density. No idea on when Hitachi will release such hard drives equipped with this new technology, but if they do, you'll have even more excuse not to delete older but yet unwatched downloaded videos on your computer.

Companies Focusing On Developing Millimeter-wave Communication Chips

Posted on January 31, 2010 10:58 PM

Looks like Japanese manufacturers (Hitachi, Panasonic and Toshiba) are gearing up to develop their own millimeter-wave communication ICs. They’re independently developing 60GHz-waveband radio frequency (RF) transceiver ICs, and if everything goes according to plan, the first products could appear as early as the second half of 2010. The benefit of the 60GHz band is that it can utilize a frequency bandwidth of about 7GHz, allowing it to assure high-speed throughput in terms of Gbit/s. With the release of audio-visual equipment such as TVs that actually use millimeter waves, it’s not too surprising to see manufacturers starting to work on this. We’re certainly looking forward to a wireless world.

New Polarizer Film To Boost Contrast Of LCD TVs

Posted on January 26, 2010 7:24 AM

Do you think that LCD TVs can still improve? Well, a Japanese company called Zeon claims that it will be able to do so, thanks to a film it has developed for the polarizing plates of LCD screens, which would boost picture contrast significantly. This phase difference film is made from Cyclo Olefin Polymer, making it suitable for LCD TVs based on an in-plane-switching (IPS) technology, which is used by companies such as Panasonic or Hitachi. The new film inhibits the diffusion of light from the backlight, resulting in clearer pictures for the viewer. The company is aiming to mass produce the new films sometime this year, and are touting it to LCD TV manufacturers for TVs 40-inches or larger. Last but not least, this film also helps to widen the viewing angle as well, which would certainly be a boon for digital signs.

Hitachi Wooo L26-HP05 and L22-HP05 LCD TVs

Posted on January 25, 2010 7:32 AM

Hitachi's latest LCD TVs from the Wooo range would be the L26-HP05 and L22-HP05, where they will be out this coming March 3rd in Japan while retailing for €845 and €995, respectively. Both models will feature a 250GB hard drive that lets you record TV programs which you will miss during the course of a day, while other specifications include a couple of BS/110°CS digital TV tuners, 1,366 x 768 resolution, 400cd/m2 brightness, and is DLNA compatible - meaning you are able to to enjoy Video On Demand services in that part of the world. Notice something from the future which is lacking? Yup, there's no 3D support, but we're sure it isn't a big factor before making a purchase at this moment.

Hitachi CP-DW10N Short Throw Projector Announced

Posted on January 16, 2010 8:50 AM

Hitachi America has introduced its CP-DW10N 3LCD projector, boasting short throw capabilities, as well as networking functionality and widescreen display. One of the more useful features of this projector is its short throw distance of 3 feet, allowing you to project to an 87-inch interactive whiteboard from a distance of 37-inches. Thanks to its networking functionality, it can be controlled and maintained remotely, as well as controlling multiple projectors in different rooms, and monitoring functions such as remaining lamp life. The CP-DW10N features a WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution, and a 16:10 aspect ratio, making it compatible with widescreen laptop displays, which is probably the norm nowadays. Full details and features of this projector can be found over at Hitachi’s site.

Robot network in the works?

Posted on December 11, 2009 3:33 AM

ATR (Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute) is currently collaborating with Hitachi, Toshiba, NEC, NTT and Mitsubishi, where this alliance is collectively known as Network Robot Forum, with the aim of developing an assisted living platform which uses a network of robots to function in tandem in order to achieve what a solitary robot can't. Great, first they gain consciousness, now they have a collective Zerg mindset? Guess humanity will be doomed by then, unless the proper failsafes are included. For those with a less fatalistic attitude, this network of robots will offer a kind of augmented reality experience when deployed at shopping malls. Say that you shoot a photo of a device via your cellphone camera, it will then retrieve information about said device while creating shopping lists of where you can purchase one.

Hitachi SimpleDrive external hard drive

Posted on November 16, 2009 10:26 PM

Hitachi has introduced its latest 2TB storage device known as the SimpleDrive. Coming in a sleek anodized aluminum desktop enclosure, it will sit vertically to take up as little desk space as possible. Of course, if $249.99 2TB is not your cup of tea, you can always settle for 500GB and 1TB capacities which retail for $99.99 and $129.99, respectively. Each purchase will be accompanied by Hitachi's Auto Backup software.

Hitachi EMIEW goes about on wheels

Posted on November 11, 2009 8:44 AM

The Hitachi EMIEW (Excellent Mobility and Interactive Existence as Work-mate) moves about on its wheels, relying on technology that can be found in the Segway as well. This allows it to zip about robustly compared to bipedal robots, hitting a maximum speed of 3.7mph with a reaction time of 100 miliseconds. The EMIEW has been usurped by its newer sibling, the EMIEW 2 which brings better technology to the table.

Major merger exercise a possibility

Posted on August 28, 2009 7:43 AM

Whispers abound that Casio, Hitachi and Sharp, three of Japan's major cellphone manufacturers could be entering into a joint venture that will result in one of the biggest companies of its type. Apparently, their joint efforts would result in a phone-only company that might see action as early as April next year onwards. This move was taken in order to consolidate businesses after the combination of economic fallout and a generally saturated Japanese cellphone market.

Hitachi CP-X4020 projector

Posted on August 26, 2009 7:26 PM

Hitachi has rolled out its latest CP-X4020 multi-purpose projector that will come with native XGA (1,024 x 768) resolution, a brightness level of 4,000 ANSI lumens and a 2,000:1 contrast ratio. Don't worry too much about maintenance since the CP-X4020 will come with Hitachi’s low maintenance hybrid air filter that is touted to run for up to 4,000 hours before requiring a replacement. Other features include a new screen display, interchangeable lenses, native aspect ratios that can be tweaked according to what you're viewing at that moment, dual RGB ports, S-Video, composite, component and several audio ports in terms of connectivity. Available in Europe for an unknown price, the CP-X4020 even comes equipped with a dual 16W speaker system.

Hitachi finger vein authentication module

Posted on August 26, 2009 6:45 PM

Hitachi's latest finger vein authentication module is extremely thin at just 3mm, which is phenomenal compared to what Hitachi has on offer at the moment that measures 23.5mm in thickness, making it around 7 times more svelte. Volume production of this module will begin in two years' time, seeing action in various mobile devices including cellphones and possibly portable hard drives and media players. This fingerprint module will feature a pixel count of 150 x 100, while offering a pitch of 0.1mm. A light-blocking layer is located between each two of the pixels for added effect.

Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 is the first 2TB 7200rpm HDD

Posted on August 6, 2009 12:07 AM

Hitachi has just announced the Deskstar7K2000, a 2TB 7200rpm hard drive. It has 32MB of cache and connects to the computer via SATA II at 3Gbps (theoretical). Seagate currently offers a 2TB 5400rpm drive, which is slower, and Western digital has two 2TB hard drives, namely the WD20EADS Caviar Green (a 5400rpm drive), and the WD Caviar Black a 7200rpm, but I don't think that the latter has been released yet. That would make Hitachi the first company to launch a 2TB 7200 rpm hard drive for consumers. In any case, more competition is better for end users like you and us, right?

Hitachi CP-X3010N projector unveiled

Posted on August 4, 2009 7:02 AM

Hitachi's latest CP-X3010N projector was released, where it is basically an upgraded CO-X3010 with the addition of an Ethernet port and 802.11g/n connectivity. Apart from that, the CP-X3010N will also come equipped with built-in 16W speakers, a brightness level of 3,000 lumens and a contrast ratio that measures 2,000:1. Each purchase will come with Hitachi's own Projector Control and Projector Messenger applications that allow the remote control to wield full power over the source, status, scheduling, synchronization of multiple projectors and presentation of text messages. Nice to see audio pass-through being incorporated so that background audio can be played while the projector is in standby mode. There is no word on pricing or availability at press time.

SimpleTOUGH Portable USB Drive

Posted on July 17, 2009 9:11 AM

Hitachi has jumped aboard the rugged bandwagon by rolling out its SimpleTOUGH portable USB drive which can shrug off 3 meter drops, alongside the ability to handle the pressure of a 1-ton truck. The unit also comes with an integrated, flexible, foldaway USB cable, making it a snap to power and tuck away in a jiffy. Useful for both local and online backup, the SimpleTOUGH Comes with Hitachi’s Local Backup software alongside the Hitachi Ultimate Backup service that offers free, secure online backup of up to 2GB. You can pick up the SimpleTOUGH in 250GB, 320GB and 500GB capacities, where they will retail for $99.99, $109.99 and $139.99, respectively.

Hitachi SimpleNet Shares Turns USB Drives into NAS

Posted on July 13, 2009 12:09 PM

Hitachi has released a few storage devices today, among which the SimpleTough and SimpleDrive Mini USB drives. But the more interesting release is SimpleNet ($79), a little USB to Ethernet box that turns the SimpleTough or SimpleDrive into a network attached storage (NAS) appliance on your local network.

Fair warning: we don't if there's a need to install drivers or if the drive shows up as a Windows machine on the network and we don’t know if SimpleNet works with non-Hitachi drives. [press release]

Update: SimpleNet works with non-Hitachi USB drives (confirmed by Hitachi).

Hitachi To Work On Mini LCDs

Posted on June 1, 2009 7:41 AM

Hitachi wants to give the LCD camp another boost by improving on LCDs with the new mini LCD displays that are able to offer an unprecedented 960 x 540 resolution, outperforming virtually every other display on the market at press time. Just in case you think that the iPhone 3G's display is gorgeous, bear in mind that model maxes out at just 480 x 320 resolution. Hitachi hopes that with better displays on mobile devices, this will move more people to enjoy the Internet and TV on their cellphones instead of on other hardware. Chances are pretty good that these new high resolution mini LCD displays will hit the Japanese market first sometime next year, followed by the rest of the world.

Hitachi Unveils New LCD HDTV Lines

Posted on May 26, 2009 8:37 AM

Hitachi is back with a bang, offering new LCD HDTV product lines comprised of the UltraVision and Alpha series. The former will feature top of the line picture quality, the latest 1080p technology, support for up to 8 High Definition inputs, where five HDMI pure digital inputs help make up that number. In addition, it features a slim and light design that is a snap to swivel to accommodate just about any viewing position imaginable, while those who have a heart for the environment will love the ENERGY STAR qualification of the Hitachi UltraVision. A built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuner enables viewers to access their HD channels easily. As for the Alpha series, you will get four HDMI pure digital inputs, three HD inputs, a similar ENERGY STAR qualification as the UltraVision, RGB input and a swivel stand. Details and pricing for individual units are available right after the jump.

Hitachi Mobile Hi-Vision Cam Woo

Posted on May 22, 2009 11:16 AM

With a name like Hitachi Mobile Hi-Vision Cam Woo, we can't help but be interested with what this can offer you. It does record video in 720p resolution (although it isn't the first), and also packs in a 5-megapixel sensor, HDMI interface and a microSDHC memory card slot that ought to last you some ways before it runs out of memory (or battery). Apparently, the Hitachi Mobile Hi-Vision Cam Woo will be out in Japan this Monday on KDDI, although we're willing to bet our bottom dollar that this will never make its way across the Pacific.