December 30, 2007 - January 5, 2008

Motorola mobile video player: Motorola introduced a mobile media player that shows live television, on-demand video clips and programming saved on digital video recorders. Mobile TV, which is in the early stages of development, joins Web surfing and music as an emerging wireless feature expected to boost service revenue as mobile calling prices fall. Motorola said the new DHO1 device is compatible with DVBH, a TV broadcast technology standard for mobile devices that is backed by No. 1 cell phone maker Nokia and European regulators.
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Motorola SURFboard SBV5422 Digital Voice Modem and Integrated DECT Cordless Phone System: Motorola today announced the next-generation SURFboard SBV5422 Digital Voice Modem and Integrated DECT Cordless Phone System designed to deliver convenient whole-home telephone and data services over cable’s broadband connection to the home. A single, reliable infrastructure for communication services, the SBV5422 enables IP telephony, high-speed data and new cordless phone technology that can be simply installed by consumers and help reduce unnecessary costs for operators by virtually eliminating truck rolls. Real-time information including weather forecasts, news briefs and sports scores can be viewed on the screen of the cordless phone handset, delivering content that is on-demand, personalized, secure and integrated. The Motorola SBV5422 also has integrated Lithium-ion battery back-up, which helps maximize continued phone service, even during a power outage.
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Motorola launches Next-Generation high-definition set-tops: Motorola today announced a new generation of MPEG-4 advanced video compression set-tops that reinforce the company’s leadership position in the digital video market. The DCX series is packed with technology that enables cablecos to bring more content to consumers today, while bridging the gap to the integrated applications and services of tomorrow. The Motorola DCX high-definition set-tops are loaded with features including HD video and surround sound audio capabilities, designed to deliver a superior digital cable viewing experience. TV viewers at home are able to enjoy advanced video services such as whole home DVR while the generous hard drives make it possible to time shift TV shows and store customer-created multimedia content. This stored content can then be shared with other compatible devices in the home, using the DCX as a multimedia hub.
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Motorola CPEi 100 WiMAX Desktop Device: Motorola today announced the latest addition to its portfolio of WiMAX customer premises equipment (CPE) - the CPEi 100. The CPEi 100 is a single data port, 2.5 GHz “plug-and-play” WiMAX solution that delivers reliable, wireless broadband Internet connectivity. It is designed to sit on a desktop and serve as the interface between a computer and the WiMAX network. The CPEi 100 joins Motorola’s award-winning portfolio of WiMAX 802.16e CPEs and is part of the MOTOwi4 family of broad band wireless access products.
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Bill Gates and Simonyi donates millions for Large Synoptic Survey Telescope: Simonyi is donating $20 million and Bill Gates $10 million to pay for three major mirrors that will be used in the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, a nearly $400 million project that will be able to survey the entire sky every three nights - something never done before. The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope is to be built on 9,000-foot Cerro Pachon in northern Chile. It will take an image every 15 seconds nightly, and its camera - the world’s largest and most powerful digital device - will read out the image in 2 seconds. With the telescope operating, scientists will be able to quickly find Earth-threatening asteroids and exploding stars called supernovas and will be able to map out 100 billion galaxies.
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Western Digital GreenPower AV hard drives reduce power consumption by 40 percent: Western Digital has designed its new GreenPower (GP) version of its WD AV hard drives with technologies that provide cooler and quieter operation and lower power consumption. WD's GreenPower family of hard drives for desktop, enterprise and audio video applications reduces power consumption by as much as 40 percent over standard drives in their respective classes. The new WD AV-GP family of drives offers capacities of 500 gigabytes (GB), 750 GB and one terabyte (TB), and is perfect for audio video applications such as DVRs (digital video recorders), as well as surveillance video recording.
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Corsair 32GB Flash Voyager and Flash Survivor USB drives: Corsair announced today that it is expanding its Flash Voyager and Flash Survivor USB family lines with new 32GB capacity offerings. Corsair 32GB drives provide the storage capacity necessary to hold over 16 full-length, high-definition movies or even an entire season of your favorite TV series. These large density drives can also be used as portable back-up devices for critical or sensitive information. In addition, Corsair 32GB USB 2.0 drives are bootable, which means users can actually store full versions of operating systems and applications in order to quickly “re-create” the necessary software environments to troubleshoot system problems. Whether using the Corsair proprietary all-rubber Flash Voyager or the aluminum-encased water-proof Flash Survivor, the large amounts of data on the drive will be safeguarded for users with an active lifestyle.
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Asus VENTO TA-B1 Series Chassis: Asus today released the new VENTO TA-B1 Series Chassis. The TA-B1 is compliant with Intel's Thermally Advantaged Chassis (TAC) standard that promises superb thermal efficiency while minimizing acoustic noise levels generated from the cooling fan running at higher speeds. In addition, the aesthetically clean design brings in a higher level of taste and life-aesthetics. The Asus Vento TA-B1 meets the Thermally Advanced Chassis (TAC) standard that provides a perfect mechanical fit and functional compatibility to properly support system operations. The CAG 1.1 side panel generates smooth airflow to lower CPU and video card temperatures; and the adjustable air-duct ensures airtight contact with the CPU to efficiently funnel cool air towards the CPU.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y510 locks the system if it determines you've stepped away!: Lenovo IdeaPad Y510 is designed for customers looking for a versatile, all-in-one notebook. The 15.4-inch widescreen Lenovo IdeaPad Y510 notebook PC has a black, textured, linen-like top cover. In addition to the features shared by the IdeaPad line, it comes with technologies to enable a variety of computing tasks – from word processing to photo and video editing. An integrated 1.3 megapixel camera combined with Lenovo's VeriFace face recognition software can help control access to your notebook by recognizing when you are sitting at the keyboard. It can even lock the system if it determines you've stepped away!
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y710 notebook with VeriFace face recognition: Lenovo today announced its entry into the global consumer PC market with the launch of a new line of notebook and desktop PCs. Lenovo designed 17-inch widescreen IdeaPad Y710 notebook PC is for users who desire a high level of performance for entertainment. Distinctively designed with a smooth, blue, metallic finish, the notebook also comes equipped with halo lighting, accenting the top cover and backlit Lenovo logo. An integrated 1.3 megapixel camera combined with Lenovo's VeriFace face recognition software can help control access to your notebook by recognizing when you are sitting at the keyboard. It can even lock the system if it determines you've stepped away!
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First recall of the year-68,000 Renault Samsung SM5 cars: The Construction and Transportation Ministry, Korea has announced a mass recall of over 68,000 Renault Samsung SM5 cars citing production flaws that cause the engines to give out while driving. The models falling under the recall are the SM5 LPLi sedans sold between July 2005 and December 2007 and the newer Impression model sold between June and August last year.
More...; January 3, 2008 | Related Entries - Transport
LG.Philips LCD develops world's highest resolution 14.3-inch flexible color E-paper display!: LG.Philips LCD will debut the world's highest resolution 14.3-inch flexible color E-paper display at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2008, to be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), January 7 to 10, 2008. The 14.3-inch E-paper display, which is equivalent in size to an A4 sheet of paper, represents a significant improvement over its predecessors with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, and the ability to display 16.7 million colors, making it suitable for use in high-end multimedia applications. These displays are extremely energy efficient, only using power when the image changes. Additionally, the displays are extremely thin, at less than 300 micrometers. LG.Philips LCD's use of metal foil and plastic substrates, rather than glass substrate makes the flexible color E-paper display bendable and durable, while maintaining superior display qualities. The 14.3-inch display uses a substrate that arranges thin-film transistors (TFT) on metal foil rather than glass, allowing it to recover its original shape after being bent. The 14.3-inch flexible color E-paper display can also be viewed from a full 180 degrees, so that images always appear crisp, even when the display is bent.
More...; January 3, 2008 | Related Entries - Media Devices
ASUS DRW-2014S1T X-Multi Drive with Over- speed Burning technology Backs Up Data 29mins Faster!: The new Asus DRW-2014S1/S1T supports 5X DVD-RAM write, 16X DVD+/-R/RW and 8X DVD+/-R dual layer media sources. It also features Over-speed Burning – a feature that saves users precious time. The Over-speed Burning technology enables to burn DL 2.4X discs at 8X speeds. Users need only need to spend 18 minutes rather than 47 minutes while waiting for data backups – a time savings of 29 minutes! The ASUS DRW-2014S1/S1T also adopts several innovative burning technologies such as FlextraLink that prevents buffer under run problems and eliminates the creation of unusable discs, while FlextraSpeed enhances accuracy and reliability when writing and rewriting across a broad range of certified media. The AVRS technology is designed to minimize the vibration caused by the spindle motor and resonance between components as well as the drive and PC cases. With AVRS, ASUS DRW-2014S1T provides high readability and playability.
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SanDisk Cruzer Titanium Plus offers online backup: SanDisk today announced the 4 GB Cruzer Titanium Plus, a USB flash drive that offers automatic online backup for every file copied to the drive, giving users true peace of mind. SanDisk Cruzer Titanium Plus, with a capacity of 4 GB, is the first flash memory product from SanDisk to offer online backup. Users get the best of both worlds, with access online and offline: Data is always available when Cruzer Titanium Plus is plugged into any computer. Users also get quick access to their backed-up files through any computer connected to the Internet, should they forget to bring the drive with them, or if the drive is lost or stolen. Getting started with Cruzer Titanium Plus is fast and simple, and the drive comes with six months of free online backup service. After six months of free service, online backup costs $29.99 per year.
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Himax Introduces CMDI Technology for Thinner, Lighter LED Notebooks: Himax Technologies Inc has introduced the Cascade Modulated Driver Interface (CMDI), a patented technology for LED notebook panels. CMDI technology enables thin and light form factor, lower material costs, and lower power consumption for LED notebook panels and supports resolution of up to 1,920 x 1,200 pixels. By implementing Himax's CMDI technology in LED notebooks, the panel PCB and LED driving board could be combined into one board, reducing the thickness of the notebook panels.
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