Verizon HTC Thunderbolt 4G photos

When Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg take the stage January 6 for a CES keynote, it’s expected that he’ll show off a broad range of LTE products and services. Both the dual-core LG smarpthone and the Motorola Honeycomb tablet should make an appearance, and we also look for the 4G LTE-ready HTC Thunderbolt.

Previously known by other code names (Mecha and Droid Incredible HD), the Thunderbolt will be the third 4G “first” from the manufacturer, following the Evo 4G (Sprint’s first 4G phone) and the G2 (T-Mobile’s first 4G handset). The Thunderbolt moniker makes sense as it conjures up imagery of Verizon’s recent 4G LTE commercials, which show a guy harnessing a lightning bolt much like Zeus would. What’s more, it would fall right in line with the carrier’s new “Rule the Air” campaign.

After making its initial appearance all the way back in August, the Thunderbolt hasn’t remained the best kept secret. Normally a company might scramble to release the device or make an official announcement ahead of any leaks–too many leaks and rumors can lessen a device’s impact–but it’s possible that HTC has a different game plan for this smartphone.

HTC itself appears to have leaked images of the device to various outlets, including AndroidCentral, Engadget, PhoneDog, and SlashGear. Each received different close-up photos of the device, teasing an overall bigger picture.

Recently, Gizmodo was the first to post a picture of the phone running the Sense UI with a 4G LTE icon in the notification bar. The Thunderbolt is expected to feature a 4.3-inch touch screen, an 8-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash, and a front-facing camera. Other rumored details include a kickstand (think EVO 4G), microSD card, and a 1GHz processor similar to the Desire HD and T-Mobile MyTouch 4G.

Sony ALTUS S-AIR Wireless Audio Delivery System for $89.99

Sony ALTUS S-AIR Bundle: Wireless Audio Delivery System, Universal Audio Receiver, Digital Transmitter, Wireless Speaker System and Digital Remote. ALT-A33PC + ALT-SA34R

Amazon has the Sony ALTUS S-AIR Wireless Audio Delivery System for just $89.99 shipped, originally priced at $299.99. The “S-AIRTM Digital Wireless technology makes multi-room listening easy with the ability to transmit CD-quality audio from your computer to up to 10 compact, plug-and-play receiver/speaker systems.”

Product Description
Powered by S-AIRTM digital wireless technology, the ALT-A33PC wireless music transmitter and receiver for PC lets you transmit music on your PC to your existing audio or home stereo setup. You can also pair additional S-AIRTM enabled premium or socket speakers (sold separately) and enjoy your music throughout your home.

S-AIRTM Digital Wireless technology makes multi-room listening easy with the ability to transmit CD-quality audio from your computer to up to 10 compact, plug-and-play receiver/speaker systems (sold separately).

Expand your music listening experience to virtually any room of your home with the ALT-SA34R socket speaker package. These unobtrusive speakers plug directly into your electrical outlets and let you stream your favorite tunes from compatible S-AIRTM digital wireless transmitters, while the included remote lets you control your music from the source or directly from the speakers.

The Sony® Socket Speaker Package comes complete with two socket speakers and a digital wireless remote, which gives you the freedom to control your music from either your music source or directly from the speaker. You can navigate tracks and radio presets, and view song information over the remote’s LCD display.

Setting up the compact, unobtrusive Sony® Socket Speaker Package couldn’t be easier. Just plug one into an electrical socket and that’s it. Each Socket Speaker uses the electrical socket itself as a mount, so there’s no need to drill holes, hang brackets, or hide unsightly wiring.

S-AIRTM Digital Wireless technology makes it easy to enjoy your favorite music in multiple rooms in your house, without unsightly wires or the hassle of custom installations

Panasonic 1080-30p High Definition Mobile Camcorder $99

Get a Panasonic 1080-30p High Definition Mobile Camcorder (Gray), 2-Day Delivery for $99.99 at Buy.com, a $90 Savings! Valid through 12-26-2010

Upload your favorite movies. It’s a snap!Easy Web Uploading. (HD Write PE 1.0 Embedded Software*)Upload your movies onto YouTube, Facebook or anywhere you want. As soon as you plug the TA1′s built-in USB terminal into a PC, the embedded HD Writer PE 1.0 application launches automatically. With operation this easy, you can instantly share your movies with the world.* For Windows OSIntuitive operation makes it easy. No confusion here!Simple OperationJust press the Rec button to record. Then press the Play button to see what you’ve got. Operation is easy because each button has a single function. So you can enjoy shooting as soon as you pick up your new camera.Ideal for Mac and PC Users.iFrame ModeThe TA1 lets you record movies with iFrame. When using iMovie, the iFrame video data in your camera is the same format as the one you’ll be using to edit, so importing is fast and file sizes are small. You’ll be able to edit and upload movies to the internet and portable devices right away.

	35mm Film Camera Equivalent – Motion Image – 49mm (16 – 9), 59mm (4 – 3); Still Image – 49mm (16 – 9), 39mm (4 – 3)
	Compression – MP4, iFrame – MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; (MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4))
	Digital Zoom – 4x
	Even with its compact size and super mobility, the TA1 lets you shoot full-HD movies
	F2.8 Lens
	Features -
	Focal Length – 4.1mm
	Focus – Automatic
	Give the image some warmth with Sepia mode, make it extra cool with Monochrome mode, or capture beautiful skin tones with Soft Skin mode
	Interfaces – AV, USB (2.0 Hi-Speed)
	LCD – 2.0 LCD (153,600 dots)
	Media – SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
	Rechargeable Battery Pack – min. 940 mAh
	Record high-quality full-HD (1920 x 1080/30p) movies / 8 MP Stills
	Save memories as high-quality images with 8-megapixel resolution
	Shutter Speed – Motion Image – Auto (1/30-1/4000); Still Image – Auto (1/20-1/4000)
	Specifications -
	The built-in LED lets you capture bright, crisp images even in dark situations, like indoors or during nighttime events
	The E.I.S. (Electrical Image Stabilization) system helps to correct handshake blurring
	Unit Dimensions – 2.09 W x 4.09 H x 0.70 D, Weight – 0.21lbs.
	White Balance – Auto
	You can cut out and save a still image by simply pressing the Still Picture button right when the desired image appears on the TA1′s LCD monitor

	Records onto: SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory cards
	Recording format: JPEG
	Image sensor (total): 1/4.1” MOS
	Total pixels: 5.33 megapixels
	F Value: F2.8
	Digital zoom: 4x
	Focal length: 4.1mm
	35mm film camera equivalent: 49mm (16:9), 59mm (4:3) [Motion Picture]; 49mm (16:9), 39mm (4:3) [Still Image]
	Image stabilizer: Electronic Image Stabilizer (EIS)
	Still picture recording (4:3): 0.3 megapixels Still picture recording (16:9): 8.0 megapixels (3264×2448), 1.9 megapixels (1600×1200)
	Shutter speed (motion image): Auto (1/30-1/4000)
	Shutter speed (still image): Auto (1/20-1/4000)
	Minimum illumination: 12 lx
	Standard illumination: 1400 lx
	Focus: Auto
	White balance: Auto
	LCD monitor: 2.0” LCD (153,600 dots)
	Microphone: 1ch, Monaural
	Speaker: Dynamic type
	On-screen display language: English/French/Spanish
	LED video light: Yes
	Media remaining indication: Yes
	Signal system: 1080/30p, 720/30p, 540/30p, 480/30p
	Recording mode (MP4): 1920 x 1080 30p (12Mbps / VBR); 1280 x 720 30p (9Mbps / VBR); 640 x 480 30p (3Mbps / VBR); iFrame 960 x 540 30p (24Mbps)
	Playback mode (MP4): 1920 x 1080 30p (12Mbps / VBR); 1280 x 720 30p (9Mbps / VBR); 640 x 480 30p (3Mbps / VBR); iFrame 960 x 540 30p (24Mbps / VBR)
	Image sensor (effective)-motion image: 2.93 megapixels [16:9]; 2.19 megapixels [4:3]
	Image sensor (effective)-still image: 2.93 megapixels [16:9]; 5.08 megapixels [4:3]
	Audio compression: AAC (monaural)
	USB: 2.0 Hi-Speed
	AV: Yes (cable included)
	USB: Yes (40” USB cable extender included)
	Included software: HD Writer PE 1.0 (built-in type)
	Rechargeable battery pack: min. 940 mAh/Normal
	Power supply: Power supply (battery/USB) DC3.6V / 5.0V
	Power consumption: Max. 2.5W (recording/charging)
	Weight (without battery): approx. .21lbs.
	Dimensions (W x H x D): 2.09” x 4.09” x 0.70”
	Compress (Recording format): MP4, iFrame MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC file format compliant (.MP4))
	Continuous recording time: MP4: 29 minutes 59 seconds; iFrame: approx. 20 minutes
	In the box:
	(1) Panasonic HM-TA1 1080/30p High Definition Mobile Camcorder
	(1) Rechargeable Battery
	(1) USB Cable Extender
	(1) AV Cable

Homefront multiplayer preview – Video

2027. America has fallen to a savage military occupation. Join the Resistance and fight for freedom in Homefront. Get all the intel from Kaos Studios on the epic infantry and vehicular warfare in Homefront’s multiplayer in this exclusive Developer Diary.

In the aftermath of a devastating global energy crisis, America’s industries and resources have been brutally seized by a nuclear-armed North Korea. The military is dismantled and civil liberties are crushed.
Abandoned by her former allies, The United States is a nation under siege–a bleak landscape of walled towns and abandoned suburbs. This is a police state where high school stadiums have become detention centers, where shopping malls shelter armored attack vehicles. A once-free people are now prisoners…or collaborators…or revolutionaries.

Homefront is a story of a future generation of freedom fighters struggling to liberate their homeland. Throughout the action the player is on a cross country mission to support the new American Army as they take up arms and fight back. The mission climaxes as the Resistance and the remnants of the U.S. Military storm the Golden Gate Bridge in a desperate battle to liberate San Francisco.

Rock Band 3 MIDI PRO Adapter

Rock Band 3 really blurs the line between video game and musical training software. With this latest installment, you can play songs with very realistic instruments. Namely the guitar, drums and keyboard. So lets say you’re someone that already plays the keyboard or drums, or perhaps you’re just learning. Either way, imagine that you have your own instrument. Do you really want to go drop even more money for a cheaper version just to play with the game? Likely not. Well now you don’t have to.

The new Mad Catz Midi Pro Adapter allows you to plug in a MIDI keyboard or drum kit directly to your console (Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360) and have it recognized as a pro instrument for the game. Each adapter will feature the necessary buttons and d-pad that will allow you to navigate the game’s menus. The Wii and PS3 versions are now shipping with the Xbox 360 version following closely behind. Each will retail for $40.