Video Games Live at the London Games Festival

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LucidLAN.com send words that Video Games Live, the premier concert celebrating the most memorable music from the biggest video games and the opening event to this year's London Games Festival, is now on sale.

Logitech FreePulse Wireless Bluetooth Headset Review

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Recently Logitech delivered a wireless set of headphones. This new product marketed towards the iPod crew uses bluetooth technology to deliver interference-free wireless audio for up to 33 feet. The FreePulse wireless headphones are also rechargeable and can deliver up to 6 hours of use on a single charge.

3DXtreme

OCZ Roadster 1GB review

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DV Hardware reviews the OCZ Roadster : "The OCZ Roadster is a new ultra-portable memory stick that features a "top-down" design. Contrary to most other flash drives the OCZ Roadster doesn't have a cap that you can lose. Instead it features a convertible design, with one flip the USB connector comes out the black protective cover.."

The Dawn of High Definition

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You've heard the marketing chatter, but in this article, we show you what high-definition capable hardware and content can offer you. Read on as we show you what's it like to watch movies, play games and capture videos, all in HD. Trust us, you will never want to turn back to standard definition after reading this.

HardwareZone

TiVo DRM cracked, non-Windows users rejoice

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TiVoToGo is a privilege served up to Windows users only. Well that's all about to change, if the crafty coders over at Sourceforge have anything to say about it. According to several sources (most significantly, the 'forgers themselves), a program that's been a year in the making -- the so-called TiVo File Decoder

Engadget

MobiBlu Cube2 Music/Video Player

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The MobiBlu Cube2 is the direct successor to the DAH-1500i, a tiny and attractive mp3- player in the form of a cube. It is this tiny package and the cube shape that made them so popular. It is also this shape that somehow became a trademark for them, with the cubic shape becoming instantly recognizable as a MobiBlu player.

Gadgetnutz.com

Dolby Headphone Demos

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Ever wondered exactly what Dolby Headphone technology does? We have a couple of video demos that should help you get your head around sound around your head. Make sense?

Bit-Tech

Sennheiser MX 550 Reviewed

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DV Hardware reviewed the Sennheiser MX 550 earphones: "About a year ago I bought the Sennheiser MX 550 earphones for my MP3 player. After using a pair of Sony earphones that came with my Sony Walkman for more than 6 years the right earphone suddenly stopped functioning. It's kinda annoying to only hear the left channel of music so I decided to buy a new pair of headphones.."

The Moving Webcam: Logitech Orbit MP Review

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Let?s face it, when we think of webcams most of us think of a $30 webcam that you get with the purchase of your PC. And most of the time it?s placed on top of your monitor. Logitech hoped to change this image and make webcams ?exciting? again with the introduction of the Logitech Orbit webcam back in 2003. Today we will actually be looking at the third version of this product.

Pioneer's AVIC-D2 in-dash GPS/MP3/XM System

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Recently, I purchased my wife a new Honda with a very cool integrated navigation system. I have been truly amazed by what this thing can do. We never get lost, we always find a close by restaurant and we can get live traffic updates to re-route us if we are stuck in traffic.

Hands On The Zune

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Today, I had an opportunity to listen to a few songs and a radio station on the Zune here at the Microsoft Campus in Seattle.

Asus 22? widescreen HDCP 2ms LCD screen

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Asus announced today a new range of screens with a widescreen (16/10) format. These screens are available in 20? and 22?, a 1680x1050 resolution, 2ms response time, the Asus Splendid image improvement system. These are the first screens of these Asus range to include an HDCP DVI port.

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MP4 Watch for Videos

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To be honest, PMPs are getting pretty stale these days. There?s nothing exciting about a device that can play music and video from a single device, right? If you feel the same way, check out this watch that can play MP4 videos on a screen that?s tinier than your cell phone display.

Slingbox Moves into the HD Generation -- Kind Of

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Sling announced the Slingbox Pro, which will accept high-definition digital television inputs via a standalone dongle. The Pro model will complement the Slingbox A/V, designed to serve as an intermediary for a standard set-top box or PVR.

Samsung SC-DC164 DVD Camcorder Review

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Now to cut through the crap and get down to the nitty-gritty, would I recommend this DVD camcorder to the everyday consumer? The answer is yes if you are not planning on recording in low light conditions or require decent battery life. Every other feature works flawlessly and as described and presented. It is easy to use and practically fool-proof if you spend a couple hours with a RW single layer disc and tinker around a bit.

Tweaknews.net

Canon 10 Diamond-clad Digital Camera

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Forget the Minox DC1101 gold-plated digital camera that we showed you couple of days ago and welcome Canon on stage for the Luxurious Gadget of The Year Award. In celebration of its Digital ELPH product line turning 10, Canon has released a special edition SD630 digital camera for auction on EBay. All proceeds from the auction will go to Red Cross. Aww, that?s so sweet of Canon.

Sennheiser HD 201 Headpones Reviewed

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DV Hardware checked out the Sennheiser HD 201: "The Sennheiser HD 201 feels pretty comfortable for a headphone of this price class. The HD 201 has closed cans and I can wear them multiple hours without a problem. They feel pretty light on my head and I don't get the feeling that my head is trapped between two clamps.."

80GB Enhanced Fifth-Generation iPod, unboxed

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The new full-size iPod, which was introduced at Apple?s special event in San Francisco on Tuesday, sports an 80GB hard drive, support for iPod-ready video games, 60% brighter display, longer battery life, gapless playback, and new Search and Quick Scroll features.

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SanDisk Sansa e270 MP3 Player Review

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Apple may well and truly be the dominant force in the portable media player market, but there is still plenty of room for competition in this ever growing section of the industry. One of the latest contenders to the iPod's throne is SanDisk - Elite Bastards take a look at their 6GB flash-based Sansa e270 device to see if it lives up to its promise.

Samsung BD-P1000 Blu-ray DVD Player Review

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It's new, and it's BLU! The format war is officially underway and we have the FIRST EVER Blu-ray Disc Player under our microscope. How does Samsung's first offering fare? Does it live up to the hype? Read on to find out!

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Kingston Technology Introduces K-PEX 100 Portable Media Player

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Taking your digital entertainment on the road is a snap with Kingston?s Portable Entertainment eXperience (K-PEX) line of expandable, Flash-based portable media players. Whether you prefer music videos, recorded TV shows, photos, music or listening to FM radio, your favorite entertainment is with you all the time.

Distichannel.com

BenQ IMS-100 Mobile Bluetooth Speaker

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Here?s an interesting concept. BenQ has released a mobile Bluetooth speaker that would let you connect the device to a cell phone with music playback capabilities via Bluetooth and listen through an external speaker. It works with all CD players, MP3 players and cell phones either wirelessly or via line-in cable, according to the company.

World's Largest HDTV

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We've seen big HDTVs before, claiming to be world's largest, but now Mitsubishi has topped them all, building a high-definition video screen at a horseracing track in Tokyo that's 218 feet wide and 37 feet tall, taking up 8000 square feet! Anyone up for a game Half-Life 2?

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Copy Protection Hole in Blu-ray and HD DVD Movies

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We all know one of the main reasons for the delayed introduction of next generation optical drives HD-DVD and Blu-ray. It was the copy protection AACS which should ensure an encrypted communication from disc to display.

Samsung's BD-P1000 Blu-ray Disc player Review

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Let's start with the Samsung player. Nice box, nice packaging. You pull the BD-P1000 out of said packaging and it looks pretty badass. Love the lines. It's a much nicer looking player than Toshiba's HD-A1, though it's lighter and feels a little less solid. The BD-P1000's remote is nicer too... not backlit unfortunately, but it feels better in your hand and the buttons are laid out more conveniently.

RWC ITN-VR10 Vibrating Earphones

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Wow, I?m so excited to hear about this. These earphones from RWC vibrate based on their analysis of booming noises and commotions. This could be a great entertainment device for PCs where majority of us miss out on force feedback. The ITN-VR10 would vibrate according to the environment and make the experience just a tad bit more enjoyable, assuming they work correctly of course.

Samsung Ships the First Blu-Ray Player

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Beginning June 25th, consumers will be able to purchase the first Blu-Ray player: the Samsung BD-P1000. The BD-P1000 is twice the price of the HD-A1 ($999.99), but supports full 1080p playback, something the first generation of HD-DVD players do not. It also up-converts conventional DVDs to 1080p to improve video quality and comes with HDMI, Component, S-video, and composite outputs.

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Kingston K-PEX Portable Media Player

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The K-PEX will let you enjoy music, videos, recorded TV, photos and other multimedia features on the go. Kingston?s multimedia player comes in 1GB or 2GB flavors, weighs 65g, has a 2? TFT display, a SD slot for memory upgrade and support for AVI, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV, ASF, MP3, WMA, OGG, WAV and JPEG formats for a variety of entertainment value.

Tested : 10 Stabilised Digital Cameras

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The most important improvement of the year for compact digital cameras is image stabilization. It used to be Panasonic?s trademark but they are no longer the only one. All manufacturers now use image stabilization at least for one of their camera. For example Canon has released the first Ixus / PowerShot with image stabilization, the 800-IS / SD700. Nikon released two cameras, the Coolpix P3 and P4 which are in fact the same camera at the exception of the Wifi compatibility for the second. About surprising performances, there is the 26 mm thick Ricoh that has 7x optical zoom! Or even the 16 mm thick only Casio EX-S600. Panasonic also improved their products. Their latest FX01 has a 28 mm wide angle.

Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z5 Digital Camera

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According to Casio, the EX-Z5 is beginner friendly with numerous default settings, such as the ones for outside, night and inside shots. Personally, one of our favorite technologies is the anti-shake feature. As the name suggests, it stabilizes the image even if you can?t hold the camera still, which is indeed a common occurrence.

IPTV Decoded

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Lost. 24. Depserate Housewives. Forget broadcast television. The future is here, and it's IPTV. We investigate what's hot, what's not, where you can download it and whether you'll break the law doing so. We also look at great geek shows like Diggnation and Hak.5

Bit-Tech

Samsung DVD Recorder/VCR VR-325

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With VCR's and VHS tapes soon to be phased out completely by DVD players, many consumers want to digitize their old VHS tapes to the new format. There are various ways to accomplish this, but none are as easy as using Samsungs VR-325 DVD Recorder/VCR.

Kodak's Small, Sleek...Superzoom?

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Today, Kodak unveils the 6MP EasyShare V610 digital camera. Looking at the back of the camera, with its large 2.8-inch LCD, it almost looks like a Sony PSP. Its features include Bluetooth, image enhancement, digital-image stabilization and noise-reduction capabilities. The camera will be available this spring for $449 (list).

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The Facts and Fiction of 1080p

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There are already a large number of 1080p HDTV sets on the market, which upconvert all incoming signals, including standard-definition TVs, DVDs, HDTVs and PCs, to their panels? native resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. Ironically, these 1080p televisions can not accept a 1080p signal. Yes, you read that correctly.

Hands on With Japanese Toshiba HD DVD Player

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Today was an exciting day at Microsoft. We saw our 3+ year journey in HD DVD bear results in the form of the Japanese Toshiba player. And what an incredible feeling that was. OK, enough with sentimental stuff

Vizo Opera Portable HDD Enclosure & Multimedia Player

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External hard drives so far have had only one purpose; to back up and store data. Today we take a look at a new innovative external hard drive enclosure from Vizo, the Opera Portable HDD Enclosure & Multimedia Player. The Opera not only backs up and stores data, but also does double duty as a multimedia player.

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Sceptre X37SV-Naga Widescreen HDTV @ HotHardware

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As we mentioned earlier, what makes this product special is its native 1080p resolution AUO LCD panel. 1080p True-HD resolution is an excellent (1920x1080) 2,073,600 pixels, more than twice the standard HD 720p resolution that is a total of (1280x720) 921600 pixels. Most current display technologies at this screen size are limited in resolution. For example 42" and under HD Plasmas have a native resolution of only 1024x768, which is not even enough to fully display a 720P signal without downscaling.