BehindTheBuy .com’s Senior Editor David Gregg visits us again from the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show with a look at some of the hottest products on the show floor.
Panasonic Life+Screen AX800 Series 4K Ultra HDTV
Panasonic unveiled at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) the 2014 Life+ Screen AX800 Series — a new category of 4K LED LCD television which combines “Beyond Smart” features and supreme picture quality. Debuting this spring, the Panasonic Life+Screen AX800 Series will feature 65-inch class (64.5 inches diagonal) TC-65AX800U and 58-inch class (57.5 inches diagonal) TC-58AX800U models. The 58-inch model is now available for pre-order at www.shop.panasonic.com. A new Studio Master Color technology provides rich, accurate color reproduction, covering 98% of the DCI standards. Combined with a newly developed, high-color-space LED backlight, the AX800 achieves a wide color gamut that approaches the level of a plasma screen. The AX800 Series features Life+ Screen — a new category of television designed to take consumers beyond Smart TV to a new level of personalization and interaction by learning user preferences and automatically recommending content that is targeted to each person. The AX800’s Info Bar quickly and conveniently displays useful information without requiring the user to turn on the TV. A proximity sensor coupled with Face Recognition via the AX800’s built-in camera work together to instantly and automatically display handy information such as weather forecasts, message notifications and a clock.
For additional information, visit www.shop.panasonic.com, the Panasonic CES website (www.Panasonic.com/CES) or Panasonic’s 4K microsite (tv.panasonic.com).
iHome iBN26 NFC Bluetooth Stereo System AND iB12 Sport Earbuds
iHome continues their tradition of producing affordable and stylish devices to enhance the way we listen to our music with the introduction of the iBN26 NFC Bluetooth Stereo System. Bluetooth NFC technology allows easy wireless pairing to compatible smartphones and MP3 players. A 2 color LED pairing indicator provides confirmation your device is successfully connected. Immersive sound is provided by the 360 degree coverage of the Reson8 speaker system. Convenience features include a speakerphone with ATI echo cancellation and a USB charging input.
Price: $99.99; www.ihome.com/ibn26
Part of iHome’s new FIT line of sport earphones, the 2014 CES Innovation award winning iB12 Sport Earbuds will deliver super sound, convenience and safety during your workouts thanks to their lightweight design and LED safety flasher. The light emitting safety flasher features 3 settings and includes a convenient cable management solution. The lightweight and durable construction provides stability and comfort during the toughest workouts.
Price: $24.99 (available Q1 2014); www.ihome.com/ib12
Brother ScanNCut
Brother, the premier manufacturer of sewing and stitching solutions, made crafting history at CES 2014 with the unveiling of the world’s first Home and Hobby Cutting machine featuring a built-in 300dpi scanner. The Brother ScanNCut is the only cutting machine that can take any scanned image, photo or hand drawn sketch, and turn it into a unique cutting design, without the need or expense of a computer, special software, or pricey cartridge. The ScanNCut unleashes your creativity and imagination by allowing you to produce unique scrapbooks, greeting cards, appliqués, quilts, and crafts. It can cut virtually any substrate – including Fabric! The ScanNCut is perfect for Scrapbookers, PaperCrafters, Multi-Media Artists, Sewers, Quilters and anyone that has always wanted to create memory making, one-of-a-kind crafts.
For more information, visit www.ScanNCut.com
Samsung Chef Collection 4-Door Refrigerator
Samsung has taken kitchen refrigeration to the next level with the introduction of the Chef Collection RH9900 4-Door Refrigerator – the first to be developed with Samsung Club des Chefs. This premium appliance combines a sleek design with features never before seen in a refrigerator. The chef’s pan feature employs a stainless steel storage vessel which doubles as a food prep and cooking station. Samsung’s exclusive Triple Cooling system keeps food fresher longer by creating separate airflows in the refrigerator and freezer for optimal humidity control and cooling performance. The Fridge-in-Freezer section allows you to easily modify this area into a temperature specific storage space. It also features an enhanced automatic sparkling water dispenser powered by SodaStream; a Metal Cooling Guard plate on the back compartment to maintain the set temperature throughout the refrigerator; and an Ice Master that produces up to 10 lbs. of ice daily. Boasting 34 cu. ft. makes it the industry’s largest, capable of storing 34 bags of groceries! For more information visit www.samsung.com or www.facebook.com/SamsungHomeAppliancesUSA
