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Dell releases BIOS updates for faulty Nvidia chips

July 28th, 2008 at 11:34 pm » Comments (0)

Dell is offering BIOS updates to fix the problem introduced by faulty Nvidia GPUs. The BIOS update will not fix the physical problem with the GPU, if there is any, but will fix the most common software driver issues.
Dell notes that if you are already experiencing these video-related issues, updating the BIOS will not correct them. [...]



Toshiba releases budget Camileo H10 HD camcorder

July 28th, 2008 at 11:18 pm » Comments (1)

Now you can enjoy HD recording at 720p using a camcorder without sweating your wallet. In the crowd of $800+ branded camcorders and $150+ cheapos, Toshiba has released Camelio H10 HD camcorder. If not the best , Toshiba is still a good brand to consider.
It comes with a 5X optical zoom, 10-megapixel sensor, 64MB memory and an SDHC card slot [...]



Navigon 2150 Max Full Europe Satellite Navigation System

July 28th, 2008 at 11:04 pm » Comments (0)

Navigon has announced that its new 2150 max navigator is now available in the UK. Similar in size and appearance to the Navigon 2110 max, which was released in June, the 2150 max boasts some additional features. The integrated Bluetooth handsfree kit is one such addition as is text-to-speech functionality that means drivers hear the [...]



Next Generation 911 Targa 4 and 4S revealed

July 28th, 2008 at 8:14 pm » Comments (0)

In the race for change, the Porsche 911 could lose to an Icelandic glacier. But as with most evolutionary processes, it doesn’t stop. Such is the flow of new product from Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. Less than one year since the GT2, the last variation of the 997—phase one—was launched, the next 911 is here. It’s still called [...]



Xbox 360 60GB out at Target

July 28th, 2008 at 8:07 pm » Comments (1)

Keeping the trend alive, Target is the first one to bring Xbox 360 60GB pro version before circuit city,  Best Buy or Amazon.com could get their hands on.
This SKU isn’t scheduled for release until August 4th. Apparently your local Target may have jumped the gun again. This was spotted in a NYC Target. You may [...]



Comcast offering a free Wii to new Triple Play customers

July 28th, 2008 at 7:47 pm » Comments (0)

Comcast, the nation’s leading residential broadband Internet provider, and video game pioneer, Nintendo, have teamed up to offer an exclusive deal available to new Comcast Triple Play customers. From today until August 17, 2008, those who sign up for Comcast Preferred Plus or Premier Triple Play package* will receive a complimentary Wii™ system, merging together [...]



Samsung presents i740 Smartphone

July 28th, 2008 at 1:08 am » Comments (0)

picture via gsmhelpdesk.nl
It did not take long for Samsung i740 to become get official after it’s initial announcement. It is officially official in Ukraine.
Except for  the lack of 3G connectivity, Samsung i740 is a pretty cool smartphone. It comes with 3.2 megapixel camera, big 2.8″ QVGA display, built-in GPS sensor, FM radio, optical joystick  and [...]



New Meadowlands Stadium features four 103- by 30-foot HD screens

July 28th, 2008 at 12:09 am » Comments (0)

Daktronics Inc. (Nasdaq-DAKT), the world’s leading provider of large screen light emitting diode (LED) video systems, and the New Meadowlands Stadium Company, LLC (NMSCO) announced today that Daktronics has been selected to provide one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive integrated LED video display and scoring systems for the new stadium in East Rutherford, [...]