Longer pieces are transmitted via Bluetooth to a compatible device with sufficient memory.
Unlike any other wireless-sharing solution today, the PC- and Mac-compatible device supports high-definition video (up to 720p), high-resolution photos (up to 1080p) and stereo audio.
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Sony has also said it will adopt the open EPub format in a move that allows consumers to purchase or download books from the Sony store and read them on any EPub-compatible device.
Users will be able to play their music through a web-based player as well as any Cloud Player compatible device, including Android and iOS devices, Kindle Fire, Roku, Samsung Smart TVs and Sonos.
When connected, users are able to share their images taken with the D600 through their mobile device to their social circles, as well as send and download images from their camera to a compatible device.3 The adapter also allows users to remotely fire the D600's shutter from up to 50 feet from the camera, which is ideal for capturing photos from unique vantage points.
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Customers can also access Amazon Instant Video and Prime Instant Video from Kindle Fire, Mac or PC, or on a TV using either a compatible connected device such as a Blu-ray player or a Roku or directly on compatible Smart TVs.
With built-in WiDi and Wi-Fi direct (Miracast), content from any compatible external device can be wirelessly shared with the TV.
Users can stream music to them from any compatible mobile device such as an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad for casual listening.
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Some library patrons reported waiting lists for popular e-books, or that the library e-book wasn't offered in a format compatible with their device.
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Huawei Ascend P1 LTE is currently the device compatible with the highest number of frequency bands and is being tested on operators' networks across Europe, Latin America, North America, Asia-Pacific.
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Users can pair their Magellan SmartGPS device with compatible iOS and Android smartphones using Magellan's free SmartGPS App.
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Apple's device isn't compatible with China Mobile's existing network, but both the device and the carrier are moving toward the next generation LTE standard, says Morgan Stanley.
The device will be compatible with other Bluetooth controllers enabling true multi-player functionality.
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But, upon closer inspection, you'll realize the charger has a microUSB out, for pushing power to any device with a compatible adapter.
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Embedded inside it is a batteryless RF switch, and the way it works is that upon the release of the spring mechanism inside, a tiny bit of power is generated for the 2.4GHz RF transmission ( ZigBee compatible), and whatever device is connected to the RF control outlet on the other end will receive the on or off signal.
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We first tried the service with a Creative Zen Micro player, only to find out the device wasn't compatible without a firmware upgrade.
To connect an iPad to the service, an Akamai rep simply signed into the web-based interface on both the TV and the tablet (though the service is generally compatible with any web-connected device).
Anything more than a casual gaming device built into a TV currently is unfeasible, but with faster SoC processing and faster broadband connection, Xbox could be an installation on hardware-compatible devices rather than a discrete device.
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The fact that it is being held the day before Apple's launch suggests either that the network does not have a deal to sell the new iPhone, or that the device will not be compatible with its particular brand of 4G.
To be classed as Android compatible and join in the ecosystem your device is going to need to pass the compatibility test.
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Users can quickly, safely and easily place a hands-free call directly from their SmartGPS when the device is paired with a compatible phone with a Bluetooth connection.
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The new 3DS device is expected to be backwards compatible, allowing it to play DS and DSi games.
Compatible with any digital camera, the geologger device is bundled with software that allows users to map out their photo locations.
Though this isn't "full" Windows, per se, it's still compatible with almost any USB-powered storage device or peripheral that you'd normally use with a Windows machine, a massive pile of legacy devices.
The performance of SDHC UHS-I memory card is optimized when paired with a UHS-I device, although the card is backwards compatible with Class 4, 6 and 10 equipment.
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One potential device for computer users is a USB-compatible drive often called a pen.
If picked up as a standard, it would let you automatically launch these streaming services on a mobile device, and make them start playing on compatible TVs without having to launch the app on the TV first.
Currently the iPad is not compatible with CDMA so users will need to carry a MiFi device to connect to the Internet.
With DIAL-compatible TVs the prompt shows up as long as the target device is on (whether or not the app is open), while on the PS3 the Netflix app will need to be open for it to pop up.
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