Aug 11, 20102
Repost: iTV as I liked it in 2007 and in 2008
A Dedicated Game Machine and OS
Apple has been tweaking and porting Mac OS X to different devices for an unique use, in AppleTV, the Iphone and the Ipod, showing that the potential of the Beast hasn’t been reached, but what if Apple prepares a Game Subset, where with a click to an Icon your computer turns into a Dedicated Game Machine, loading just the resources needed for this purpose.
Imagine this: a Game Subset (like Dashboard, but just for Games) where only system resources and features are loaded to make games ...
NEC is extending its MultiSync E-series with a 23” display that offers outstanding energy efficiency. The reason for this is its power-saving W-LED technology and integrated ambient light sensor. A DisplayPort connection means improved connectivity, too. With its excellent ergonomic properties and generous display area, the monitor is ideal for working comfortably and effectively.
The NEC MultiSync E231W is especially suited to professional users in offices. The W-LED backlighting reduces current consumption by up to 50 per cent compared with conventional TFT displays. The reduced CO2 emissions mean less harm to the ... 
MS today announced the North American availability of the AE2280 All-in-One desktop PC, the newest addition to its award-winning Wind Top line. The AE2280 is the first desktop PC to integrate Hollywood-standard THX TruStudio Pro audio capabilities, raising the bar with THX TruStudio audio for a rich theater-like experience with advanced surround sound capabilities and rich, subwoofer-powered bass frequencies.
The new AE2280 has a vibrant, 21.5-inch 16:9 cinematic widescreen display, full HD (1080p) resolution, and ATI Radeon HD series graphics card to deliver new levels of video and graphics clarity, detail and ... 
Marvell and HARMAN today announced they are enabling automakers to offer integrated Wi-Fi connectivity via award-winning Marvell Mobile Hotspot (MMH) technology. The 2010 Audi A8 is the first automobile on the market to feature a factory-installed mobile hotspot, representing a significant milestone for in-car Internet technology. The 2010 Audi A8 with MMH technology is now available in Europe.
Marvell and Harman Automotive integrated MMH technology into the Audi vehicle through a built-in WLAN module, enabling high speed online and internet access via cellular link or Bluetooth connected mobile devices. The MMH technology ... 
Yamaha introduced a line of A/V receivers that embody obsessive attention to detail combined with a multitude of engineering refinements made to achieve peak performance at affordable price points.
The new AVENTAGE (pronounced Ah-Ven-Taj) A/V Receiver Series is the result of Yamaha’s meticulous design process to refine and re-engineer the receiver from the ground up, and to make subtle changes that mean the difference between good and great sound. The new series is a complement to Yamaha’s award-winning RX-V line, which will continue to carry attractive feature sets in the opening ... 
NEC Display adds New 23-inch LED-Backlit Monitor to its MultiSync E Series
NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the introduction of the LED-backlit MultiSync E231W, an addition to the popular 23-inch desktop category. This desktop display is designed to benefit a variety of business customers with financial savings and power efficiency.
The EPEAT Gold rated MultiSync E231W provides users with advanced features that were created to enhance the desktop computing experience and increase productivity. Its widescreen display allows users to have ... 
MSI announced the launch of two new space-saving, entertainment-oriented models in MSI’s Wind Box PC series: the Wind Box DE520 and DC520. They are the latest small form factor entertainment mainframe complete with Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition and the Intel Pentium Dual-Core processor. The design is stylish, and works beautifully in almost any room. It is also light weight and promises exceptional operation at an attractive price point.
Wind Box DE520 and DC520 inherit ... 
Samsung announced the launch and availability of the world’s first RGB LED data projector with 1,000 ANSI lumens. With no lamp to replace, the SP-F10M has an LED light source that promises a lifespan of 50,000 hours using Eco-mode, and significantly reduces the hassle, environmental impact, and total cost of ownership. The LED light source also maintains its brightness over the most of life of the projector, with greater color intensity and range than any LED projector ... 
Building on its reputation for special editions and silent cooled graphics cards, SAPPHIRE Technology has just introduced the ULTIMATE Edition of the SAPPHIRE HD 5670, boasting the full performance and features of the fan cooled models, but with a totally silent heatpipe cooler.
The SAPPHIRE HD 5670 ULTIMATE has 400 Stream Processors and sports 1GB of the latest DDR5 memory. With clock speeds of 775MHz core and 1000MHz (4GHz effective) for the memory, it delivers the same performance as fan ... 
ViewSonic today announced the launch of the VG28 series, its latest family of ergonomic widescreen LCD monitors with Energy Star 5.0 and EPEAT certifications. Offering innovative space-saving and ergonomic design features as well as an ECO mode, saving up to 30% of average power consumption, the VG28 series is making its debut with 20” VG2028wm, 22” (22.5” viewable) VG2228wm, 24” (23.5” viewable) VG2428wm and 27” VG2728wm models.
All models in the VG28 series offer a flexible, ergonomic screen setup for ... 
The new Acer Aspire X5950 and X3950 excel at handling even the most demanding home computing and entertainment needs. Great for sharing your photos and videos, mixing music or doing multimedia editing, these desktops feature first-rate applications, components and performance in a cool design taking up just a third of the space of standard PCs.
Harnessing the power of the Intel Core i7, i5 and i3, a family of processors capable of delivering maximum processing power in response ... 
Today sees the announcement of Sony Ericsson Cedar, the mobile phone for consumers looking for an easy way to stay connected at an affordable price. The phone offers consumers fast and easy browsing capabilities with features such as 3G HSDPA and easy access to e-mail and social networking sites.
With Sony Ericsson Cedar, consumers benefit from key features which they have come to expect from Sony Ericsson. The phone offers users an easy-to-use social networking experience with ... 
Samsung announced today its new Blu-ray disc (BD) Combo, the SH-B123 optical disk drive (ODD), which reads BD-ROMs at the world’s fastest speed of up to 12X, CDs at up to 48X, and DVDs at a maximum speed of 16X. With Samsung’s new internal Blu-ray drive, users can watch HD movies on their PCs as well as record HD camcorder movies and HDTV broadcasting on DVDs with Samsung’s Cyberlink Powerproducer software provided in the ... 
MSI's compact EX465MX with 14" LED backlit display and Intel Core 2 Duo processor weighs just 2.1kg, including the high-capacity 6-cell battery. The minimalist style is perfectly suited to business users looking for a stylish yet unpretentious notebook. Under the hood, you'll find a ATI Radeon HD 545v discrete graphics card (with 512MB of display memory) for breathtakingly true-to-life visuals. All of your needs for work and play can now be satisfied in just one package.
A display designed for the individual on the move
The EX465MX is equipped with ATI Radeon ... 
MSI just unveiled the newest member of its Classic series of notebook computers—a 15.6? model with a high end nVidia GeForce 310M discrete graphics card (DDR3 1GB VRAM) and the all new Intel Core processor, so you can enjoy next generation multimedia performance today.
The CX623, the 15.6” laptop with discrete graphics card recently added to MSI’s Classic series arsenal, just hit the market. Equipped with the latest Intel Core processor and the nVidia GeForce 310M discrete graphics card (DDR3 1GB ... 
Tangent announced the VITA 2000, a 20″ widescreen all-in-one computer with a resistive multi-touch screen and advanced graphics capabilities.
The dual touch, resistive screen gives you more precise fingertip input over PC functions in a space-saving form factor with industrial-grade case designs.
The VITA 2000 features NVIDIA® ION graphics, an enhanced multimedia experience that offers 10 times the performance of integrated graphics. With its 1.3 megapixel webcam, microphone and HiFi speakers, ... 
