Lenovo today announced the ThinkPad X1 Hybrid laptop, combining the thin, light and performance benefits of its predecessor – the X1 – with double the battery life, up to 10 hours1, via the hybrid’s Instant Media Mode, powered by a second processor and operating system. Lenovo also announced today the ThinkPad T430u Ultrabook, the company’s first business ultrabook giving professionals exceptionally thin and light design without sacrificing performance and productivity. The hybrid doubles as a second PC thanks to its ...

Razer introduced the 17-inch Razer Blade Gaming Laptop with a full aluminum chassis featuring true portability, incredible performance, and an all-new revolutionary user interface. The Razer Blade measures 0.88 inches thin, less than half that of current mobile gaming systems, and weighs only 6.97lbs, achieving a balance between portability and performance. Razer claims it is the thinnest 17-inch gaming laptop available today. Developed in partnership with Intel, the Razer Blade features a fast Intel Core i7 processor and a high performance NVIDIA GeForce graphics processor. The hardware was designed to run ...

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Dell introduced another industry first design – the Inspiron duo convertible tablet. Sporting a unique, flip-hinge design, the Inspiron duo combines the simplicity of a tablet, the functionality of a full keyboard and the convenience of a dock so you can switch seamlessly from touch to type to dock mode in seconds. The tri-mode functionality is perfect for those who crave productivity yet also want the fun, interactive nature of a touch screen offering easy access to movies, TV shows, social-networking sites and more. The Inspiron duo is the latest in Dell’s ...

Portable storage has never looked so good with the new G-Technology G-DRIVE slim from Hitachi GST. Just in time for the holidays, and making a perfect external storage companion to the Apple Macbook, MacBook Pro or Macbook Air, the new G-DRIVE slim external hard drive gives users 320GB of storage and ubiquitous USB 2.0 connectivity in an amazingly slim form factor. The new G-DRIVE slim leverages Hitachi GST’s rugged, 7mm Travelstar Z5K320 drive, making it the thinnest, 2.5-inch external hard drive in the world. With its diminutive footprint — just a mere ...

Amazon.com announced the expansion of Disc+ On Demand, a program that enables customers to instantly watch movies on Amazon Video On Demand that they have purchased on DVD or Blu-ray. In response to the initial popularity of the Disc+ On Demand program, it has been expanded to offer customers more than 10,000 eligible titles. Titles range from new releases to timeless classics. To browse the complete selection of Disc+ On Demand movies, customers can visit www.amazon.com/discplus. When customers purchase a Disc+ On Demand title on Blu-ray or DVD from Amazon.com, a ...

Motorola today announced the introduction of its new FDD LTE USB-lt 7110 device for delivery of personalized mobile broadband experiences, including real-time multimedia applications. These include video conferencing, high-definition content streaming, video blogging and the ability to quickly upload video onto social networking sites. The new USB device will also be made available for interoperability testing with non-Motorola LTE networks worldwide. The USB-lt 7110 provides delivery of reliable 4G mobile broadband connectivity anytime, anyplace – indoors, outdoors, at home or in the office via a common USB interface available on the end ...

Netflix and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. today announced that Netflix has selected Dolby Digital Plus to deliver 5.1-channel surround sound for TV shows and movies streamed instantly over the Internet. Beginning October 18, the PlayStation 3 (PS3) computer entertainment system from Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. will be the first consumer electronics device to support 5.1-channel surround sound on movies streamed from Netflix. Netflix said more devices would be added over time to support streaming digital surround sound. Netflix goes from stereo to surround sound with Dolby Digital Plus. This move represents a stride ...

HTC and Vodafone announced the HTC 7 Trophy, a new Windows Phone 7 smartphone, exclusively to Vodafone customers in selected markets across the world from October 2010. The HTC 7 Trophy has been designed as the ultimate mobile entertainment device, taking full advantage of the Zune and Xbox LIVE integration of Windows Phone 7. Featuring an easy-to-navigate, customisable, live ‘Tile and Hub’ user interface that updates dynamically, Vodafone customers will be able to get the information that is most important to them, including, ...

Gateway today introduced three new high-definition LED monitors that combine leading-edge technology and superb functionality in a sleek, ultra-slim design. The new displays also offer eco-friendly features and power-efficient performance, making them ideal for consumers who want to conserve energy and the environment. The Gateway displays are available in three sizes — the Gateway FHX models are available in 21.5-inch (Gateway FHX2152L) and 24-inch (Gateway FHX2402L) sizes, and the Gateway FHD model is available in a 23-inch (Gateway FHD2303L) size. All three displays deliver excellent visual quality for enjoying high-definition movies, ...

Responding to the success of its ZX One Series and the growing popularity of all-in-one desktop PCs among consumers, Gateway today expanded its line with additional models featuring an all new industrial design. The new AIO PCs join Gateway’s existing ZX One Series, adding more design choices, configurations and price points. With MSRPs beginning at $899.99, the Gateway One ZX4951 Series and One ZX6951 Series feature 21.5- or 23-inch full high definition displays, powerful Intel Pentium or Core i3 processors and Blu-ray drives. Their compact size makes them perfect for small rooms, ...

Nero today introduced two new high definition solutions: Nero Multimedia Suite 10 Platinum HD and Nero Video Premium HD. The Platinum HD suite and Video Premium HD product bring enhanced Blu-ray capabilities to the table, unlocking a complete HD experience for creative enthusiasts and home hobbyists. Nero Multimedia Suite 10 Platinum HD builds upon the robust, 3-in-1 multimedia management tools introduced earlier this year in Nero Multimedia Suite 10, which focused on video editing, burning and backup. Nero Video Premium HD offers the ultimate HD video editing experience on the market. Both ...

Sigma announces the new SIGMA SD1 Digital SLR Camera, incorporating a 46 megapixel 24×16mm APS-C X3 direct image sensor. The SIGMA SD1 is Sigma’s flagship digital SLR model, adopting a lightweight yet solid magnesium alloy for its body and O-ring sealing connections to make a weather-resistant design throughout for use in harsh conditions. The SIGMA SD1 incorporates a 24×16mm APS-C X3 direct image sensor and dual “TRUE (Three-layer Responsive Ultimate Engine) II” image processing engines. The combination of the 46 megapixel sensor and dual TRUE II processing engines ensure the high resolution ...

Rockstar Games today announced that Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars HD is now available on the App Store. The critically acclaimed title brings the intense, story-driven action to the iPad with updated, high-definition graphics. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars HD is the latest game in the ground-breaking Grand Theft Auto series. The handheld title marries the best gameplay elements of the Grand Theft Auto series and offers deep, fast-paced adventures with intuitive touch screen controls to gamers-on-the-go. Featuring more than 50 missions and countless side activities, the title follows the tale of ...

New from ASUS Republic of Gamers, G53 and G73 gaming notebooks now ship with the just-released NVIDIA GTX 460M graphics engine, utilizing hardware optimized for DirectX11, with full support for high definition 3D gaming. They also feature a gaming-dedicated design, with rear vented cooling and an ergonomic keyboard surface. Based on the latest generation of graphics cards from NVIDIA, known to media and the public as Fermi, the NVIDIA GTX 460M offers extreme graphics performance tailored to portable PCs. It employs DirectX11 graphics with effects such as real time ray tracing and ...

MSI announced the launch of the upgrade version of WindBOX III (MS-9A35), the latest ultra-low power system with fanless solution. Followed the fanless design of WindBOX series, MSI debuts the WindBOX III based on the Intel CoreTM 2 Duo processor and the Intel® GS45 + ICH9M chipset to provide the latest ultra-low power and slim form factor into solid embedded applications. For clients’ strong demand of supporting high resolution video, MSI debuts WindBOX III (MS-9A35) with great 3D graphics performance for a high definition up to 1080P. It supports directX10, shader model ...

Polk Audio will soon ship the SurroundBar 6000 Instant Home Theater (IHT), the latest addition to the company’s acclaimed SurroundBar lineup of compact audio solutions. The new SurroundBar 6000 provides a technologically advanced 3D audio surround experience in a sleek, low-profile, self-powered enclosure and an easy-to-place wireless subwoofer that is perfect for any application where movie lovers and gamers demand high definition sound to go along with their high definition display. The Polk SurroundBar 6000 Instant Home Theater, which ships in September, lives up to its name by providing a complete ...

Two JVC pocket cameras announced today bring a new level of fun and ease-of-use to making and sharing videos and photos. The new PICSIO pocket cameras, the GC-WP10 and GC-FM2, both feature Full HD video, excellent low-light performance, a three-inch touch screen for easy operation and playback viewing, and compatibility with Eye-Fi cards for Wi-Fi connectivity. And for the ultimate in versatility, the PICSIO GC-WP10 is waterproof. To produce stunning photos, PICSIO’s CMOS image sensor captures stills at up to five-megapixel native resolution without interpolation. It also records up to 1920 x ...

Sony introduced two new Alpha cameras (models SLT-A55V and SLT-A33) that adopt Sony’s newly-developed Translucent Mirror Technology, which achieves the highest-level of auto focus speed for both still image and movie shooting. Translucent Mirror Technology provides performance previously unattainable with traditional DSLR technology. Using the new technology, the a55 and a33 models can continuously and quickly focus (with TTL phase-detection) while shooting stills and recording video-even in full HD, allowing desired moments to be captured in tack sharp focus, high-definition video. They can shoot continuously at up to 10 frames per second ...

Canon announced the PIXMA MG8120 Wireless Photo All-In-One (AIO) 802.11n Wi-Fi certified printer with a new Intelligent Touch System improving the overall user experience. In addition to the new Intelligent Touch System, the printer features Full High Definition (HD) Movie Print for capturing memorable moments and other upgrades which will improve functionality and print quality. The new Intelligent Touch System makes it easier to navigate through menus and perform everyday tasks with back-lit touch sensitive buttons and a new light guidance system eliminating buttons not in use thus reducing opportunities for ...