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LG unveils two new ultra-slim full LED LCD TVs with enhanced wireless feature: LG today unveiled two new ultra-slim "full LED" LCD TVs in Seoul. The new 55-inch screens- models 55LH95 and 55LH93 respectively - lead the market in terms of picture quality, design and convenience. LG’s ambitious new product line offers a brighter and clearer screen than competing products thanks to backlighting that employs a total of 3,360 LEDs –- seven times more than existing edge-lit LED TVs. LG’s full LED LCD models also features a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio through enhanced dimming technology that divides the screen into 240 blocks. And with a refresh rate of 240 Hz, these TVs maintain a vibrant, smooth image even during fast-paced action scenes. LG’s newest ultra-slim full LED LCD TVs employ patented technology that helps keep the overall chassis thickness down to just 24.8mm.
More...; June 26, 2009 | Related Entries - Media Devices
Epson announces Volume Production of World's Smallest XGA HTPS-TFT Liquid Crystal Panel for 3LCD Data Projectors: Epson has started volume production of its latest line of liquid crystal panels ("3LCD chips") for 3LCD data projectors. Measuring just 0.55 of an inch (1.4 cm) on the diagonal, the new Epson 3LCD chips are believed to be the world's smallest high-temperature polysilicon (HTPS) TFT panels offering XGA (1024x768) resolution. The new Epson 3LCD chips enable projectors to deliver 2000 to 2600 lumens of brightness. Epson made this possible by using a liquid crystal material with high light-resistance and by further increasing the luminance of panels with an organic alignment layer. Smaller, brighter panels make it possible to offer projectors with better cost/performance.
More...; June 26, 2009 | Related Entries - Media Devices
Corsair announces P128 and P64 high-performance solid-state drives: Corsair today announced two new products in its Performance Series SSD family: the P128 and P64 high-performance solid-state drives. Building on the success of the award-winning P256 SSD, the Corsair P128 delivers the same 220MB/sec read speeds and 200MB/sec write speeds as its higher capacity cousin, at a lower cost. The P64 is one of the best-performing, lower-density SSDs available, with read speeds of up to 220MB/sec and write speeds of up to 120MB/sec.
More...; June 26, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
Asus G51 and G60- world's first ROG Notebooks to support EAX Advanced HD 4.0 audio technology: Asus today announced the launch of its 15.6-inch G51 notebook, a gaming powerhouse. Sporting a futuristic, robot-inspired 'mecha' design the Asus G51's use of seamless gamer-centric interface elements and scorching gaming performance—both in the visual and audio departments—are a fitting recognition of the Republic of Gamers' tireless and extensive efforts to deliver on its promise: Designed for gamers. The Asus G51 also boasts industry leading audio technologies that combine to envelope users in true-to-life surround sound for added gaming realism. Users who appreciate the G51's gaming pedigree but prefer a slightly larger screen can opt for its 16-inch cousin, the ASUS G60. With the G51, Asus' engineers have cleverly circumvented the thermal and placement issues that typically arise from fitting the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M into a 15-inch form factor, making it the world's first 15-inch notebook to boast extreme graphics previously only viable on 17-inch notebooks. The Asus G51 and G60 each boast a tremendous 1GB of GDDR3 video memory, which is 30% faster than DDR2.
More...; June 26, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing | Related Entries - Gaming
ASIMO to perform at the annual Youth Engineering Show to be held at North East of England: ASIMO returned to the North East of England this week to perform at the annual Youth Engineering Show. The show is a fast moving 85-minute educational event involving presentations, interviews, demonstrations and videos about the world of engineering - as well as a performance of ASIMO itself. Over the three days, it provides an opportunity for around 7,000 year 7 and 8 students (11-14 year olds), to sample first hand the importance of engineering in modern day life and appreciate the range of career options available in this diverse field.
More...; June 26, 2009 | Related Entries - Robotic
Bandai Doraemon - My Communication Robot: Bandai today announced the latest robot version of the popular Japanese cartoon character Doraemon. The Bandai Doraemon - My Communication Robot with 11 features is 16.5 cm tall, weighs 360g and is stuffed with the latest technology to make it more friendly and intelligent. With temperature sensors mounted on seven different parts of the body, can react to sound, light and temperature. It can talk about 1300 words spoken with animated voice of famous Japanese TV actress Wasabi Mizuta. Using speech recognition technology, the Bandai Doraemon enjoys chatting. The Bandai Doraemon expresses its emotions via the built in LCD.
More...; June 26, 2009 | Related Entries - Robotic
OCZ Sabre OLED multimedia keyboard -World's Most Intelligent Gaming Keyboard: OCZ Technology today announced the Sabre OLED multimedia keyboard for advanced gaming and customization complete with intelligent management software. The Sabre’s unique combination of user-friendly functions, durability, and personalization features is the answer for serious gamers and professionals seeking improved productivity and competitiveness. The nine dynamic OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) user-programmable hotkeys help manage time and efficiency while surfing the web, gaming, emailing, and CAD applications or any avenue the user sees fit. The unique OLED keys can convert any digital image or text into distinctive icons, reminding the user of the personalized shortcut. Additionally, the blue side lighting is perfect for users that prefer darkened rooms or gamers frequenting LAN parties. The OCZ Sabre’s proprietary software turns conventional computing or gaming into an engaging, state-of-the-art experience. The software allows the user to map sets of simple or complex command tiers to each OLED and holds the power to store limitless layers of shortcuts and macros. Driven by this intelligent software, the nine OLED display keys change their icons and command tiers as the user jumps from one application to the next.
More...; June 26, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing | Related Entries - Gaming
Lenovo ThinkPad T400s laptop: Inspired by Lenovo’s thinnest and lightest full-function laptop, the featherweight ThinkPad X301, Lenovo engineered its latest laptop, the ThinkPad T400s, to be super-slim at just 0.83 inches thin and ultra-light starting under four pounds. Lenovo added the ability to power on the laptop with just the swipe of a finger on the fingerprint reader. And an always-on USB port keeps MP3 players, cameras and other peripherals charged when the laptop is in standby or hibernate mode. The laptop achieves its skinny frame thanks to the thin 14.1-inch LED screen, solid state drive storage and the second generation Top Cover Roll Cage, which Lenovo first introduced in the ThinkPad X300 laptop. The roll cage’s monocoque carbon reinforced fiber, also used in bicycle frames and airplanes, helps keep the laptop extremely light yet surprisingly sturdy.
More...; June 26, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
Fulton showcases furniture pieces integrating eCoupled technology: Fulton and Leggett & Platt showcased several furniture pieces integrating eCoupled technology with Flexsteel Hospitality, KI, Kimball Office, and National Office Furniture at the 2009 NeoCon World’s Trade Fair featuring innovative products in various interiors. KI demonstrated delivery of wireless power with eCoupled technology in several market vignettes including a lecture hall, a library media center, and a cafe style business "touchdown" area. Leggett & Platt and KI also partnered to produce a white paper on wireless power for stakeholders in the furniture industry.
More...; June 26, 2009 | Related Entries - Other Stuff
Pioneer and Sharp Sign Contract for Optical Disk Joint Venture: Pioneer and Sharp today signed a formal contract for the establishment of an optical disk joint venture. The goal of the new joint venture is to make more effective use of the management resources of the two companies in the optical disk business field, and to further expand the business in this area, especially in the highly promising Blu-ray Disc market. The new company will develop, design, manufacture and sell optical-disk products such as optical disk drives, recorders and players.
More...; June 25, 2009 | Related Entries - Other Stuff
Sharp solar cells to maximize Tokai Challenger solar car’s performance at Global Green Challenge race: Sharp will provide solar cells to the Tokai University team taking part in the solar car category of the Global Green Challenge. The solar car category of the Global Green Challenge has vehicles powered only by the Sun’s energy traverse the Australian continent in one of the world’s largest solar car races. In this race, universities and other organizations from around the world will cover about 3,000 km—from Darwin in the north to Adelaide in the south—in cars developed with support from corporate sponsors. Sharp will provide Tokai University with compound solar cells having a cell conversion efficiency of 30% and a total output of 1.8 kW.
More...; June 25, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport
PQI Cool Drive U360 for data transfers between two computers: The new PQI Cool Drive U360 features bi-direction data flow. The bi-direction data flow functionality offers never seen before convenience over USB flash drive or portable hard drive for data transfers between two computers. The bi-direction functionality of PQI U360 is made possible with its USB flash drive design and at the other end, incorporating a mini USB connection to establish link with another computer through the USB cable provided. Once the link has been established, double click on the built-in software “Ur-Transfer” and you may begin to browse and share files on the two computers.
More...; June 25, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing
Pentax Optio W80 waterproof digital camera can shoot underwater photos and video for up to two hours: The Pentax Optio W80’s waterproof design withstands depths of up to 16 feet to protect from rain and spills, as well as allowing full underwater photos and video for up to two hours. On dry land, the rugged, shockproof design protects against drops of up to 3.3 feet to protect the camera from hard use and occasional spills. Also featuring 12.1 megapixels, a 5X internal optical zoom (equivalent to 28-140mm), a slim one inch body, and a wide angle 28mm lens, the Pentax Optio W80 offers an expanded perspective that is ideal for landscape, group and more confined shots. The Optio W80 captures beautiful, flawless movie clips at 16:9 high-definition TV proportions (1280 x 720 pixels) at a frame rate of 30 frames per second.
More...; June 25, 2009 | Related Entries - Digital Cameras
Canon CR-1 Mark II Digital Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera for eye care professionals: The Canon CR-1 Mark II Digital Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera can achieve extremely detailed, high-resolution diagnostic images of the retina and enables a full 45-degree view angle to help the eye care professional detect and monitor ocular conditions. When attached to a Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera, the CR-1 Mark II is capable of delivering clear and detailed diagnostic images for virtually immediate review. The low flash intensity of the Canon CR-1 Mark II minimizes pupil contraction, thus shortening the time required for taking multiple pictures such as binocular and stereo images.
More...; June 25, 2009 | Related Entries - Digital Cameras
SanDisk Unveils Worlds fastest 32GB SDHC Card: SanDisk today introduced the fastest 32-gigabyte (GB) SDHC card on the market. The 32GB SanDisk Extreme SDHC card at up to 30 megabytes per second (MB/s) read and write speeds combines helps digital photography enthusiasts to utilize the advanced features of today’s DSLR cameras. The 32GB SanDisk Extreme SDHC card offers a sustained write speed fast enough to ensure high-definition video recording and capacity capable of storing 160 minutes of full HD 1920x1080 pixels at 24Mb/s data transfer rate.
More...; June 25, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing | Related Entries - Digital Cameras
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