Samsung Electronics America, Inc., today announces the prices and market availability for its new range of Flat-Panel TVs, LED HDTV Series 8000, 7000 and 6000. The new barrage of LED HDTVs uses edge-mounted LEDs as their primary light source rather than traditional Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps (CCFL). The ultra-thin and wall-friendly HDTVs have substantially decreased energy consumption, features Auto Motion Plus™ frame interpolation technology and fast refresh rates to reduce motion blur and image judder. It also features a 120Hz (6000 and 7000 series) / 240 Hz (8000 series) refresh rates, SRS TruSurround HD™, and InfoLink™ RSS (6000 series)/Medi@2.0™, Internet@TV for Content Service with Yahoo! Widget Engine, Content Library™ (for 7000 and 8000 series). All units will roll out between March - June 2009 and range between $3,999.99 from the 55-inch 8000 series to $1,599.99 to the 32-inch 6000 series.
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OCZ Technology’s Neutrino is a DIY netbook which will allow users to configure their own specifications to suit their needs. Weighing in at 2.86 pounds, the DIY netbook features a 10.1-inch 1,024 x 600 LED-backlit display, Intel’s 945GSE chipset, a 1.6GHz Atom N270 processor, twin stereo speakers, VGA output, Ethernet, two USB 2.0 sockets, 1.3 megapixel camera, WiFi and a 4-cell 2,200mAh battery. This unit supports up to 250 GB of HDD, with options to upgrade to a solid state drive (SSD). The Neutrino is shipping out now and it should be available to end users within a fortnight for $269.
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Asustek Computer officially announces its first Eee PC with an optical disc drive (ODD), the E1004DN. The E1004DN is built with an Intel Atom N280 CPU paired with GN40 chipset, a 120 GB hard drive, and will carry a suggested retail price of NT$18,000-20,000 (US$531-590). Somehow within its 10.2-inch measurement, the E1004DN netbook still manages to squeeze in a DVD burner, ExpressCard slot and three USB 2.0 ports, as well as WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth and an 8-in-1 multiformat card reader. Slated to remain in Europe and China only, the netbook was spotted making its rounds at the FCC at the beginning of March.
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Iriver has put to press out for the D50N, which completes iRiver’s January announcements of its line of product launches this year. The D50N is a portable networking eDictionary with WiFi connectivity, as well as a 4.8-inch (800 x 480) WVGA touch screen. It also features a QWERTY keyboard, and allows up to 16 hours of music playback and 8 hours of video playback. The unit also features an internal memory capacity of 16GB for users to store music and video files, IEEE 802.11b/g Wi-Fi connectivity and will retail for approximately $370 MSRP.
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Philips has just recently debut its retro mini digital camera, the MIC4014SB/27 which features the ability to capture images in QVGA resolution as well as record AVI video. Not only does the MIC4014SB/27 capture stills, it can also double up as a web cam, the best thing is that you don’t have to use batteries on it, seeing that it is powered by an in-built rechargeable lithium-ion battery. There are not prices announced yet for this little unit, but we’re guessing it won’t tear too much out of your pocket with the minimal specs you see here. Get retro cool with the multi functional Philips MIC4014SB/27.
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Sony announces 4 new digital photos frames with the odd aspect ratio of 15:9, starting with the 10-inch, 1024×600 DPF-X1000 and an 8-inch, 800×480 DPF-800. Both frames utilize TruBlack technology to boost contrast ratios and decrease glare. Other features on these two are an on/off scheduler for power saving mode, optional Bluetooth adapters for wireless connectivity, HDMI output - which means users can viewe the photos on a compatible HD device (read HDTV), and Sony’s BIONZ technology which is something you’d see in their line of digital cameras. This means users can edit photos on-frame itself (like white balance adjustments, red eye removal etc). And less we forget, Sony also announced the 7-inch DPF-D72, which drops the fancy processing, the TruBlack coating, and drops the resolution to 800×480. Last and certainly the least, there is the 7-inch DPF-A72 model with a 480×234 resolution, minus nearly all the features of its forbearers. Of course with the strippings it is the cheapest, expected to come in under ¥10,000 ($100), while the D72 will be around ¥20,000 ($200), the X800 around ¥30,000 ($300), and the range-topping X1000 at ¥40,000 ($400). All will be available in Japan late next month.
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Canon has gone official with the Rebel T1i DSLR that was leaked earlier, and it looks like Canon has just sent a one up to Nikon D90. The T1i is an XSi body packed with a sensor matching the 50Ds, a 15.1 megapixels, 3.0-inch Live View screen, a Digic IV processor, ISO 12.8k sensitivity, and comes with the 18-55 IS EF-S kit lens. Canon has also integrated HD recording feature into this camera, with 16:9 720p HD video capture at 30 fps as well as a Full HD 1080p video capture at 20 fps, and a third option to record 4:3 standard TV quality (SD) video capture at 640 x 480 pixels and 30 fps. The video capture mode is part of the camera’s Live View function, using the Picture Style that has been set for Live View still image shooting. All this for a price tag of $900. We’re looking at a winner. The rumour was true! For more information click below
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OCZ Technology Group unveils the Behemoth and Eclipse, two new mice that features a solid design, maximum functionality, and programmable customization unique to each user, built with the hardcore gamer in mind. Built ergonomically and features designs for both gaming and productivity applications, both mice promises world-class performance to provide the discerning gamer and enthusiast with hands-on control experience whether playing first person shooters or getting creative with design applications. Both supports data-upload to the on-board memory, instantaneous “plug and play” settings, and real-time shifting between four configurable personal profiles. For more information on the OCZ Eclipse Laser Gaming Mouse, please visit our product page here. For more information on both mice, click on the link below.
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Showcased at the CES this year, the SanDisk slotRadio player is a microSD music player that plays music from any microSD card. A straightforward deal, except this player also comes pre-loaded with a microSD card that features of 1000 songs featured on Billboard hits. And while that sounds somewhat impressive, you’d start thinking if a regular old MP3 player would suffice here as well. If this is enough to p piques your interest, The SanDisk slotRadio will be available to you March 31st for $99 (and comes inclusive of the 1000 songs microSD card)
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The latest DVD player from Toshiba, the SD-P93DTW, cloaks itself in a Tablet PC look.
The SD-P93DTW displays digital media on its 9 inch screen with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. The 1.2 kg player includes 1Seg digital TV tuner and also has support for analog input, DTS/DOBLY DVDs for virtual surround sound via its built-in speakers and can also play DviX videos. The unit is also equipped a card slot that supports SD / SDHC / microSD / micro SDHC cards. The Toshiba SD-P93DTW will be available with a price tag around 50,000 Yen (€390) in the coming month.
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