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Sanyo intros 720p PLV-Z60 projector for $1,295

August 28th, 2008 at 11:49 pm » Comments (0)

SANYO, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of LCD and DLP projectors introduces the PLV-Z60, a 720p LCD projector that features SANYO’s innovative 3D color management system, a high contrast ratio of 10,000:1, an installation-friendly lens shifting function, and many of other features representing a step forward in price performance for a home theater projector.
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Sony launches Bravia Theater Blu-ray Solution - BDV-IT1000

August 28th, 2008 at 11:37 pm » Comments (0)

Everyone has been wondering for a while when on earth Sony is going to release a Home Theater All in One system with Blu-ray. It seems like they keep introducing DVD all in one sets, however we all know Bu-ray won the HD format war and a lot of people are interested in a home [...]



Apple confirms iPhone security bug, promises patch next month

August 28th, 2008 at 11:31 pm » Comments (0)

Apple Inc. today said it will patch a bug in the iPhone’s password-protected locking feature next month in a software update for the iconic smart phone.
“The minor iPhone security issue, which surfaced this week, is fixed in a software update which will be released in September,” said Apple spokeswoman Jennifer Bowcock in an e-mail Thursday.
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AMD’s dual-core ‘Kuma’ specs listed?

August 28th, 2008 at 11:25 pm » Comments (0)

More AMD rumors. Yesterday AMD sent out a nice little email to their channel partners detailing some upcoming products that will be detailed more thoroughly on September 1.  The first bit of info is that an updated version of the Phenom 9950 is going to be released, and the big news about this is that [...]



HTC announces S740 with two keyboards

August 28th, 2008 at 12:37 pm » Comments (0)

Taking smartphone communication beyond the practical… the HTC S740 transcends power, usability and simple key-control to deliver the most joyful and intuitive writing experience.
Designed with both beauty and function in mind, the S740’s slender formation of bold angles and distinctive facets perfectly conceals a slide-out keyboard that makes typing-intensive tasks more pleasurable than ever before.



The World’s Thinnest LCD TV Is Now 9.9mm - Sony’s KDL-40ZX1

August 28th, 2008 at 12:35 pm » Comments (2)

Sony has announced one of the most amazing televisions in the history of their company. The KDL-40ZX1, at only 12.2kg (equivalent to 26 pounds), is the thinnest LCD television in existence with portions of it only 9.9mm thick. To make things even sweeter, the 1080p capable ZX1 has 120hz MotionFlow for improved image quality in [...]



IFA 2008: Sharp launches super-thin AQUOS XS1 and premium AQUOS D65E HDTVs

August 28th, 2008 at 12:30 pm » Comments (0)

Sharp has announced a super thin television on Thursday at IFA in Berlin. The new XS1 AQUOS series will be just 23mm thick and come in two sizes; 52- and 65-inch screens.
It’s not just Sony playing the thin TV game, with Sharp announcing its latest AQUOS LCD TV boasting 2.3cms thick body.
Available in 52 and [...]



Sony’s Cyber-shot T500 10 megapixel compact shoots HD videos

August 28th, 2008 at 11:45 am » Comments (0)

Everyone’s spoiled for choice with the camera that thinks it’s a camcorder. Now it’s easy to capture your favourite moments as sumptuous stills or HD movie clips with the slim, stylish new Cyber-shot™ T500 from Sony.
Available in a choice of eye-catching piano black, silver and red finishes, the chic T500 is packed with Sony technology [...]



Philips challenges Sony with it’s 8mm thin 32 inch LCD

August 28th, 2008 at 11:38 am » Comments (0)

After Sony demonstrated it’s 9.9mm thin LCD TV, it is Philips’ turn to bring in the world’s thinnest TV to date. Yes it is only 8mm thin as shown in IFA Berlin.
Even though just a concept compared to Sony’s ZX1 soon to be production TV, this 8-mm thin, 32-inch LCD with LED backlighting is done with [...]



Philips launches CinemaOne All in one box of tricks

August 28th, 2008 at 11:35 am » Comments (0)

Ditching soundbars for roundbars, Philips’ CinemaOne is a compact 5.1 system no bigger than a tin of Quality Street. As well as firing out audio from four drivers around its edges, there’s a 4in sub-woofer underneath to add thump. Philips admits the CinemaOne hasn’t been designed to replace your living room soundscape but will be [...]