Wanting to create a home theatre PC that supports high definition media interface? MSI give you just that with its MSI R4600 series that supports the most popular interface – HDMI. From watching Blu-ray discs at full HD 1080p, the R4600 HDMI series of graphics cards has native HDMI output, as well as digital 7.1 sound channels, plus solid state and high quality Hi-c capacitors for stable performance. MSI promises lag-free run of Blu-Ray discs that will allow users to enjoy high-definition visuals and sound. The Hi-c capacitors, and SSC design features allows the MSI R4600 HDMI series to keep its total power use to a maximum of 75W and does not require an extra PCI-E 12v power supply. For more information about the MSI R4600 click on the link below.
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BenQ hits Japan with a couple of all-in-one desktops from BenQ - the nScreen i91 and nScreen i221. Both of these desktop will be powered by AMD’s Yukon processor, and features AMD 690+ SB600 chipset, a Radeon X1200 graphics card, 1 GB RAM and a 160 GB hard drive. Users will have a choice of either a 18.5 inch LCD with a 1,366 x 768 resolution or a 19.1 inch LCD with a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. The two units lacks optical disc drive support though, which means there will be a need for an external CD/DVD player on standby for movie playback on it. No word on pricing as yet at press time
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Freecom launched the ToughDrive Sport, an external Plug and Play hard drive with a capacity of up to 500 GB that is ideal for outdoor use. The unit features a durable shock-resistant 2.5-inch external hard drive designed to withstand a 2 metre drop. Aimed at heavy duty users that want to carry their data on the move, the ToughDrive Sport features a loop in one corner so that it can be attached to a bag or the like. The hard drive comes integrated with a USB 2.0 cable designed to look and feel like a climbing rope and offers a Turbo USB 2.0 connection and password protection. The ToughDrive Sport is available now in Europe in 250GB, 320GB and 500GB, priced at 109 euros, 129 euros, and 169 euros.
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Stanton DJ announces the addition of two new turntables, the T.92 USB and the T.55 USB which feature USB and S/PDIF outputs, that allow users to archive their vinyl library into a Mac or PC with ease. The T.92 USB and T.55 USB each come with a music editing software, Cakewalk Pyro Audio Creator ™ as well as Audacity ™, that will give users the ability to edit and clean up music files, so all of the pops and clicks commonly associated with vinyl records can be removed. Featuring a high-torque (T.92) and belt-drive (T.55) respectively, both units are built on a rugged and sturdy base, and come equipped with a slipmat, a dust cover, and Stanton’s 500.V3 cartridge, which features audiophile-level sound quality. The manufacturer suggested retail price for the T.92 USB is at $299, while the manufacturer suggested retail price for the T.55 USB at $199. Both units are available now at leading music retailers worldwide. For more information, click on the following link
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The MOTO™ VE465 from Motorola is a clamshell form factor phone that promises to offer comsumers a refined and professional look at an affordable price. Equipped with two lighting modes – “call” and “media”, it provides users a visual indication when they receive either a call or a media content on their phones. Keys turn white in “media” mode and blue in “call” mode. This phone supports Bluetooth® connnectivity, providing functionality to users without having to open the flip. It also provides handsfree application when paired with stereo accessories such as the MOTOROKR™ S9-HD headphones or EQ5 Portable Wireless Speaker. The MOTO™ VE465 is now available on Alltel’s website, as well as Telus under the Motorola VE465 Active Edition branding. The VE465 works on CDMA 800/1900/1700/2100 network frequency, a 1.9″ TFT internal display with 176 x 220 pixels and 65k colors with a 1.05″ CSTN external display with 96 x 80 pixels, Brew OS, Music/video player, a 1.3 megapixel camera, USB 2.0 and support for microSD memory card slot.
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What was rumoured a few days ago about a genuine Lenovo device taken by a source from inside of a showroom within a Lenovo office by Engadget Chinese, now get full photo spread on Flickr. Lenovo confirms the existence of its mystery netbook by posting teaser images on its photo feed. Called the Pocket Yoga, the unit features the ultra-wide, VAIO P-like display and leather-bound. Concept sketches, however, show the PC not only supporting a touchscreen for a stylus but a convertible design that would let the display flip backwards to use it as a very small tablet. No word on the specifications as yet, though its size would likely dictate an Intel Atom or similar chip. The photos also suggests a built-in webcam as well as a seemingly trackpoint-like controller to back up the touch display. A description on one of the photos even quips “One of the Pocket Yoga’s many details: a belt that closes the yoga, serves as a nice aesthetic detail and it becomes a MOUSE!” A belt cum mouse? More photos on the link…
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It was the dv7t gaming laptop last month, and it now looks like HP has done the same with its Pavilion dv6t, which gets minor upgrades with its specifications and aesthetics. Users now have a choice of having 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4530 or 1GB HD 4650 graphics, which have edged out the previous NVIDIA options. The dv6t is also available in either Espresso Black or Moonlight White color schemes, with a $25 premium over the $679.99 base price for the latter option (pictured here is the Espresso Black unit). The rest of the specs seem to have remained largely untouched though, including the Core 2 Duo processors with up to 8GB of RAM, a max 500GB hard drive, and the 1366 x 768 resolution on a 16-inch display.
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CyberPower Inc. added a new dimension to its desktop gaming system lineup with the introduction of a pair of 3D desktop gaming systems that feature NVIDIA’s GeForce 3D Vision gaming bundle, the Xtreme 3D 1000 that utilizes AMD Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition Triple-Core CPU and Xtreme 3D 2000, which features Intel’s Core i7-920 2.66 GHz CPU. The NVIDIA 3D Bundle includes the new NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 graphics card, 3D Vision Stereoscopic Glasses, and Samsung’s Syncmaster 2233RZ 22-inch true 120Hz LCD monitor. These features allows gamers to immerse themselves in 3D experience for games, movies and digital still playbacks. The AMD-powered Gamer Xtreme 3D 1000 has a MSRP of $1,299, while the Xtreme 3D 2000 has an MSRP of $1,839. The CyberPower Gamer Xtreme 3D line can be ordered direct from CyberPower and customized from the company web site with numerous component, memory, and optical drive options available. All CyberPower computer systems come with a 3-year limited warranty and free lifetime phone support.
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AgfaPhoto has unveiled what it says are the world’s first high-definition digital photo frames. The AgfaPhoto AF5105MS and the AF5135MS each measure 10 inch and 13 inch respectively and are able to play via audio through an integrated speaker, as well as showcasing photos on its 1280 x 800 pixel resolution screen. The 22 mm thick frames are available in black or white and come with interchangeable trims in black, aluminium and wood finishes. Each product has an internal memory of 256 MB with memory expandibility via Secure Digital (SD), xS, Compact Flash (CF), MMC, MS or SDHC memory cards. Both also has a USB port which can be used to transfer content from a PC. Other features are calendar and alarm clock functions.
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Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. announces six new portable projectors that caters to office and educational use which includes the industry’s first “Simple Wireless Setting” automatic wireless LAN connection via USB memory, “Easy Setup Function” for new users to have powerful presentations, and a built-in, loud speaker for multimedia presentations. The new line-up of six (6) projectors includes new Wireless LAN models (LP-XU355, LP-XU305) and basic models (LP-XU350, LP-XU300, LP-XU301, and LP-WXU300). With simple and easy concepts to use, the line-up includes applications for office and educational use. The series offers a variety of models and will be available in Japan starting with the LP-XU355, LP-XU305, LP-XU350 and the LP-XU300 from May 2009, with the other two projectors to follow in June (LP-XU301) and in July (LP-WXU300).
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