Archive for September, 2007

Dell unleashed the XPS M1730 gaming noteboook, incorporating the AGEIA PhysX 100M processor and Logitech’s GamePanel LCD. The PhysX processor aims to deliver realistic movement and environmental interaction at incredible speeds without degrading overall performance. The GamePanel LCD allows gamers to view game stats, create new macros and track important system information without leaving the game.

The XPS M1730 supports overclocking of the Intel Core 2 Extreme processor X7900 to Bin+2 (up to 3.2GHz) and features NVIDIA SLI technology with support for DirectX 10 graphics. It is the first notebook to feature the AGEI PhysX 100M processor, and for a limited time every system includes “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter 2″ from Ubisoft.

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This design revolves around the charger unit. The eye-catching opening in the middle fulfils two functions: storing the phone and charging it. On the one hand, ETNA fits onto an adapter which is plugged directly into an electrical socket: the phone is charged via induction and an illuminated, colour-coded ring on the charger adapter shows the respective charging status. On the other, the mobile charger adapter is used to “hang up” the phone, lending the mobile phone a permanent place in the apartment or office. With the help of the charger unit ETNA can easily be incorporated into daily tasks and routines. Hanging the mobile phone on the charger unit becomes a daily ritual, similar to hanging keys on a key hook.

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Adding to the HD radio market is JVC with their KT-HDP1, only this one features a high-resolution broadcast system. It sports a white LCD screen to display track info and other data while supporting AM, FM and HD tuner. JVC is also coming out with three home / car docking kits that should allow you to plug the HDP1 in and out without much effort. The device has 5-Way navigation keys and comes with 18 preset channels. Other features include 3.5mm mini plug Audio Output, wireless Remote control, HD Station Scan and Seek and 12V cigarette lighter adapter plug.

JVC KT-HDP1 portable HD radio is likely to hit Best Buy very soon, and will cost $149.95 . It requires optional Car Install Kit or Home Dock Kit.

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Viewsonic has announced four new monitors to its already wide line-up. With prices all below $300, these monitors are sure to bring the wallets out. Announced were the VA1926w (19″), VA2026w(20″), and the VA2226w (22″, 21.6″ viewable) in the new widescreen line, with only one monitor announced in the traditional 4:3 format–the VA926 (19″) monitor.

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sQusi is both a free Internet Explorer add-on and a Firefox extension in one package. It is designed to take the clutter out of browsing and to prevent marketers from tagging and tracking you across the web.sQusi combines a continuously updated global database with a local one that you can use to override global settings to block or unblock URLs of your choosing. Now you can say goodbye to the Hosts File editors that choke your machine and multiple add-ons/extensions. sQusi combines the functionality of several available extensions (ad blocking, script blocking and cookie/cache cleaning) in a single application that requires zero effort on your part. sQusi will work with both Internet Explorer and Firefox on Windows XP and Vista. Version 1.07.05 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

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Microsoft has launched a beta test of Windows Media Center Internet TV, which will offer 100 hours plus of ad-supported entertainment from MSN Video.

As of September 28th, US users of Windows Vista Home Premium edition and Windows Vista Ultimate edition will be able to access the beta version of Internet TV via Media Center.

This new feature, lets users get television and video content on their PCs and TV sets without a TV tuner in their PC, will be supported by an advertising platform provided by YuMe and will be available to viewers for free.

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If the Star Wars Mimobot USB drives were a bit too cutesy for you or you just aren’t that big of a Star Wars fan, character flash drive is available that could compete against the Mimobot’s that might be more your style. Transformers drives that come in the form of the Autobot and Decepticon shields are available via Amazon UK.

The storage capacity of the Autobot drive is 1GB and the evil Decepticon has 2Gb of storage. the flash drive itself stows in the top of the shield. Crave says that the Transformers Drives are only available in the U.K., so fans of Transformers in America are out of luck. The Autobot flash drive sells for about $40 and the Decepticon sells for around $60.

Source : everythingusb

After the Video Walkman and the HD Video Walkman Sony is out with the TV Walkman, yes the NW-A910 series come with an internal one-seg TV tuner for watching digital TV. The service is limited to Japan only and with upto 16GB of flash memory you can record upto 16 hours of TV programming and with support for EPG (Electronic Programming Guide) you can program the device to record a particular TV program. One shortcoming is the small 2.4 inch display, come on Sony, TV is always better on the big screen a 3.5 - 4.0 inch screen would be ideal.

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It’s been nearly a year to the day since Toshiba unleashed a slew of VARDIA updates — the RD-A600 notwithstanding — but recently the firm got official with four new combo recorders. Starting things off is the October-bound RD-W301 (¥90,000; $785), which is the only newcomer to record to HDD, DVD and VHS, and it also includes a 300GB drive, HDMI / S-Video / composite outputs and a hybrid TV tuner. The RD-E301 (¥80,000; $698), which is also slated to ship next month, shuns the VHS crowd but maintains the other features already mentioned. As for the RD-S301 (¥90,000; $785), it keeps the 300GB hard drive but doubles the amount of built-in hybrid tuners and tosses in an Ethernet jack for good measure. The flagship RD-S601 ups the ante even more with a DV input, i.LINK connectivity and a 600GB HDD, and should be available for ¥120,000 ($1,047) when it lands alongside the S301 in November.

Source : engadget

The Vaio G Series is the direct but stylish competitor to the Panasonic R6 series, and today Sony is pleased to announce us that their little wonder will be available in 3 different colors, with a choice of 2 Core 2 Duo CPU (U7600 or U7500), and a choice of 3 SSD (32/48/64GB), as well as several HDD seizes.

Available in October in Japan.

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