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G4’s CES Picks on New Gadgets for Media

January 11, 2008 10:36 AM

Want to know the new five new gadgets and gizmos from CES that might impact the TV and media business in the year ahead?

Here they are, in G4’s words:

--iRiver WING: Compact, ultra-portable PC with 4GB Flash storage, full QWERTY keyboard, 3.5-inch OLED touchscreen, WiFi. Also features instant message and SMS/MMS support.

--Sirius Backseat TV Audio/Video Tuner: SCV1 receives Sirius radio and family-friendly Sirius Backseat TV content. Mounts in vehicle to provide live audio and video.

--Archos 705 WiFi: Device combines portable media player with media storage center capabilities. Available in 80GB and 160GB models.

--Panasonic/Comcast AnyPlay Portable DVR/DVD/CD Player: Portable media player features DVR capabilities within portable media player.

--Slingbox Modem: All-in-one streaming device and cable modem allows remote control of cable TV services.