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FCC Approved DTV Converter Boxes to Date

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With so much who-ha about the digital tv switch, and the coupon program, I wanted to see how many “Coupon Eligble” DTV Converter Boxes are out there.

Here’s a list as of 17 February 2008, one year before the switch.

Insignia LSX300 (LG/Zenith) BEJ9QKE00710 has a cable in/output, composite video output, and a smart-antenna connector that looks somewhat like an RJ-45 connector. Smart antenna is an array of antenna’s (as one antenna) that automatically finds the correct direction and signal gain based on IEEE standard EIA/CEA-909.
Insignia LSX300 FrontClick to Enlarge
Insignia LSX300 RearClick to Enlarge

Daewoo DAC-100 C5F7NFD099 has cable in/outputs and composite outputs.
Daewoo DAC-100 FrontClick to Enlarge
Daewoo DAC-100 RearClick to Enlarge

Daytek CAX-01 VZRCAX-01 from Canadian company Daytek. Has a build in power-supply, cable in/outputs and composite outputs.
Daytek CAX-01 FrontClick to Enlarge
Daytek CAX-01 RearClick to Enlarge

All these devices have and Electronic Program Guide, and On Screen Programming. And a remote control.

Note: This list does not contain DVR DTV STB’s or DTV STB’s that have a smartcard like CableCard.

MP3 Doorbell

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I could have thought of this, hook up an MP3 player to your doorbell. The possibilities are limitless. Now you can have Crazy Frog playing when the UPS guy is at the door.
U Tune IT

Holds 64mb of mp3′s, only plays’s 1 MP3 (1.mp3). That’s an full hour of FUN! Make sure you don’t leave your house for more then an hour, and you’ll know someone came calling for you.

More info on www.utuneit.com

Manual Here.

Seecode Vossor Phonebook – Rearview Mirror Bluetooth Device

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From the geniuses who brought us the Seecode Wheel now bring us the Seecode Vossor Phonebook Rearview Mirror Bluetooth Device.
Seecode VossorClick to Enlarge.

Just mount it to your car’s review mirror, and sync it to your favority Bluetooth capable device.

AND… AND… with FCC approval, this useful tool should be found at merchant near you soon.

Seecode VossorClick to Enlarge.

The manual can be found here for those who are interested.

VUMVOSSORPB

Old Style Carphone gets new life as Bluetooth Handset

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Today approved by the FCC the Cartel CT-1000.
Cartel CT-1000
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An old-style carphone handset, now functioning as a bluetooth handset.
Just like 90′s car-phone, it works as a speakerphone, so you can keep both hands on the wheel, and even now in some states avoid a ticket. But it can also be used a regular phone when your not moving.

Has it own 500 contracts phonebook, display’s Caller ID or if selected Talking Caller ID, supports voice dialing and many other features that makes this a must have for any retro-fan.

Manual from the FCC here.

For price and sales information please go to www.bluecarphone.com

Two-Way radio for your dog.

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The Hear Now Inc. company recently got FCC approval for the Talk & Train Mini a Two-Way communicator for your pet.
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N.B. This is NOT the Talk & Train Mini, but the standard version!

Essentially a two-way radio in the Family Radio Service band this device allows the owner to call the wearer. And in turn your pet could respond with the Vox function. The collar also has a “call owner” button if a passerby wants to find out where the owner of the dog is… Cute dog plus two-way radio spells babe-magnet.

The Hear Now Inc. Communicator

New Sanrio Bluetooth Headsets – Hello Kitty & Chococat

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I always though it was a little crazy seeing kids run around with their own mobile phones, but at least now they have some more accessories for them too in the form of two popular Sanrio characters.

Hello Kitty Bluetooth Headset Front
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Hello Kitty Bluetooth Headset Front
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The headset can be charged using a USB connector, and has volume and call control buttons. Overall pretty standard use; the light flashes, press the kitty and answer the call.
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