Mercury/Universal
The Noisettes – Wild Young Hearts
Noisettes (occasionally written as NOISEttes) are an indie rock trio from London comprising singer and bassist Shingai Shoniwa, guitarist Dan Smith, and drummer Jamie Morrison. Their first commercial success was with the massive anthem, “Don’t Upset the Rhythm”, which is the second single from their forthcoming album “Wild Young Hearts”, currently at number 2 on the UK Singles chart.
Tipped for national and international recognition this year, Noisettes release their full studio album on 20th April through Universal. They recently gave a knock-out performance on Radio 1′s Live Lounge and are currently on tour throughout April and May in the UK and France (including the Lille Festival on 25th April), headlining at XFM’s Big Night Out on Easter bank holiday weekend.
“Wild Young Hearts” is released through Mercury/Universal on CD on 20th April.
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Nextbase Gallery 15-D 8" Deluxe Digital Picture Frame
Here we have the ‘Nextbase Gallery 15-D 8″ Deluxe Digital Picture Frame’ which was recently released. This is a very slim digital photograph frame that can be used to display digital images within an old or new traditional picture frame.
This piece of equipment combines the conventional display methods for printed photographs in frames along with the more modern digital picture frame. To do this simply fix the Nextbase to the rear of a standard 6 x 8’’ or 8 x 10’’ picture frame. This device has many useful functions along with adjustable controls, transition effects and a clock and calendar.
The ‘Nextbase Gallery 15-D 8″ Deluxe Digital Picture Frame’ is a great way to showcase digital images and is now available.
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Nextbase SDV47 7" Portable DVD Player
The ‘Nextbase SDV47 7″ portable DVD player’ is now available. This portable DVD player is slim in design and comes in a black finish.
This is a versatile little DVD player in that it can play audio CDs and MP3s as well as any of the usual format DVD discs. A rather useful addition is the anti-skip facility which stops the disc jumping when travelling on uneven surfaces. The device is very portable and can be operated via rechargeable batteries that have at least two hours of playback time. As well as using batteries to power the device it is also possible to use a cigarette power cable.
The DVD player can be positioned on a flat surface or it could be attached to the headrest of a car for playback. The ‘Nextbase SDV47 7″ portable DVD player’ is a great idea for a present for keeping the children entertained on long journeys and is available now.
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2.8" MP4 Touch Screen Media Payer with FM Radio
The ‘2.8″ MP4 Touch Screen MP3/MP4 Media Payer with FM Radio’ has recently become available. This clever little piece of technology incorporates many different devices in one at a very affordable price. This version of the player comes in a bright fuchsia colour.
The player has a touchscreen and is capable of playing digital music and video footage. Further to this you can use the personal media player to record voice to view pictures and as an e- book player. Using one of these players as a photograph storage device is a great way to display images as an album.
The ‘2.8″ MP4 Touch Screen MP3/MP4 Media Payer with FM Radio’ has plenty of capacity as it has an SD card reader that can be expanded as and when needed. The touchscreen personal media player is available now.
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Philips ID5551B/05 Digital Cordless Phone
The ‘Philips ID5551B/05 Digital Cordless Phone with Answering Machine’ has an extremely elegant sleek design with a high-gloss black finish.
This DECT cordless telephone will look the part in any of today’s modern environments whether it be at home or in the office. This version of the phone has a single handset but multiple handset options are also available. The digital answering machine can record up to half an hour of conversation. To add to the look of the phone the illumination of the keypad and display is backlit in a blue colour.
The ‘Philips ID5551B/05 Digital Cordless Phone with Answering Machine’ is capable of storing some 200 names and telephone numbers and has excellent audio quality. The phone is available now.
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Samsung NC20 - Nano U2250 1.3 GHz Netbook
The ‘Samsung NC20 – Nano U2250 1.3 GHz Netbook’ has recently been released. This version of the netbook has 1 GB of RAM and a 160 GB hard drive for storage.
The display area of the netbook has 12.1 inches of viewing area with the quality of the screen described as being photo like. Also included on the netbook is a 1.3 megapixel digital camera which is great for staying in touch with people via online messaging and the like. Rather uniquely the netbook comes coated in a microscopic powder that will keep bacteria at bay for longer.
Energy efficiency is high on the agenda on this netbook in that it has improved battery life and enhanced performance. The NC 20 range from Samsung is an award-winning series and the‘Samsung NC20 – Nano U2250 1.3 GHz Netbook’ is the latest model to be released.
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Panasonic SC-PT470EB-K 5.1 DVD Home Cinema System
The ‘Panasonic SC-PT470EB-K 5.1 DVD Home Cinema System’ is now available. Panasonic have focused on excellent sound quality and less wiring with this system.
The powerful speakers have a bamboo cone that not only delivers a very high quality sound output but is also environmentally friendly. Incorporated in to the system is an iPod docking station that will play back music and will also share footage on the TV screen. A real plus with this system is the reduced wiring between the various components. Much of the wiring is done through a single wire for audio and video with the speakers being wireless.
The ‘Panasonic SC-PT470EB-K 5.1 DVD Home Cinema System’ uses VIERA Link technology which allows operation of multiple devices at the touch of a single button. If you’re looking for high quality home cinema equipment then this system is available now.
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Panasonic TX-P42G10B 42-inch Full HD Plasma TV with Freesat
The ‘Panasonic TX-P42G10B 42-inch Full HD 1080p Plasma TV with Freesat’ has recently become available. This model has a 42 inch HD screen that also has Freesat incorporated into it. Freesat is a free digital television channel provider.
Panasonic claim that the level of picture quality is unprecedented with the new technology that they have incorporated into this plasma television. Fast action footage is pin sharp and clear like never before. The TV also has an SD memory slot so that users can share HD images on this large quality screen.
Owners will be able to enjoy over 140 television channels without the added cost of subscription payments every month. As well as the 140 channels there is up to 70 hours a week of HD viewing to be had. The ‘Panasonic TX-P42G10B 42-inch Full HD 1080p Plasma TV with Freesat’ is now available.
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B&W Panorama
B&W, Bowers & Wilkins, latest successful foray into the lifestyle product sector after the much lauded Zeppelin iPod dock, is the Panorama Sound Bar.
Internally, the Bowers and Wilkins Panorama houses nine drive units, five of which drive the active centre speaker with two bass woofers, two midrange drivers and an aluminium dome tweeter which uses the B&W’s proven Nautilus technology.
With a an output of 175 watts the Panorama is as happy wall-mounted as freestanding and continues the successful black and chromed Zeppelin styling.
There is no exact release date but we beleive it to be in the next couple of weeks.
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La Roux Debut Release Date
Released on Polydor in June, La Roux is a British electro-pop outfit made up from lead singer and synthesiser player, Eleanor Jackson, known as Elly, and co-writer and co-producer Ben Langmaid, although Eleanor states that the band are very much a “half and half” outfit, sharing all the work.
Their music is heavily influenced by 1980′s electro-pop artists such as Eurythmics, Depeche Mode, The Human League, Yazoo and Prince. Their most successful single release so far is for “In for the Kill” released in March this year, which peaked at the number 2 spot and the band were picked by the Guardian as one of the “Best New Acts of 2009″.
They have recently supported Lily Allen on her UK Spring tour and La Roux are set to headline the Samsung NME Radar Tour which begins in Nottingham on the 29th April.
La Roux is released through Polydor on 29th June.
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