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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
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Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment and Walden Media present C.S. Lewis' epic masterpiece THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, on Blu-ray™ high definition May 13, 2008. Now for the first time ever, viewers can truly experience the magic of Narnia with razor sharp images, pristine sound, over ten hours of Blu-ray bonus features including an all new interactive role-playing game only offered on Disney’s Blu-ray Disc.

Hear every sound, from the roar of Aslan to the echo of battle trumpets and the gentle rustling of leaves, and take in every action, with astounding special effects, as you watch and live the adventure of a lifetime in high-definition. In addition, be sure to take advantage of all the Blu-ray bonus features which include film bloopers, multiple audio commentaries, a multitude of behind the scenes featurettes, plus an all new, interactive “Battle For Narnia” role-playing game.

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J.R. Watkins Home and Personal Care Products
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When J.R. Watkins mixed his first batch of natural remedies in 1868, he probably had no idea his “green” philosophy would be more relevant today than ever with the launch of J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary and J.R. Watkins Natural Home Care.

The personal care line is designed to be nearly 100 percent natural and eliminates certain ingredients such as parabens, sulfates, glycols and phthalates. The remaining 1-to-3 percent of the formulas include mild scent additives such as mango, lemon cream and lavender.

Household products are known to be one of the largest contributors of health problems in the home, including respiratory irritation1. In the U.S., one in three people suffer from allergies, asthma, sinusitis or bronchitis2. J.R. Watkins Natural Home Care products do not contain harsh chemicals such as ammonia, chlorine and others commonly found in many household cleaners.

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Digital Foci Image Moments Digital Picture Frame
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Digital Foci, Inc. announced that it’s now shipping the new Image Moments 8 8-inch screen digital photo frame, just in time for Mother’s Day. Image Moments 8 features advanced LED Backlight Technology, 450MB of internal memory, and built-in memory card slots to let you display and share photos in sharp, vibrant color on its high-resolution digital LCD screen.

Preload mom’s favorite family photos: baby, children, grandchildren, or other photos, on Image Moments to give her the perfect Mother’s Day gift. With the convenient Auto-Start feature, Image Moments will automatically start a photo slideshow. She just needs to turn the frame on to immediately start enjoying and re-living precious photo moments. New photos can easily be added by inserting a memory card into Image Moments, or by transferring from the computer.

Image Moments 8 (Model IMT-083) has an 8-inch high-resolution SVGA (800x600) digital LCD screen with 500:1 contrast ratio and a unique proprietary Adapter Ring design that supports limitless custom framing options -- even your own custom creation.

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Aleratec LightScribe DVD-R Rainbow 100 Pack
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Aleratec Inc., leading developer and manufacturer of "Prosumers' Choice" solutions for the USB, Flash, HDD, Blu-ray, DVD/CD, duplicating, and DVD/CD publishing markets, is now shipping its new Aleratec color coded duplicator grade LightScribe DVD-R recording media.

Aleratec duplicator grade LightScribe media is optimized for LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling DVD Duplicators and Publishing Systems producing the highest contrast LightScribe Direct Disc Labels and maximum yields in demanding professional disc publishing applications. The new Aleratec duplicator grade LightScribe media is produced in 5 different colors to aid in segregating and organizing different types of data or multimedia. These color-coded discs are LightScribe–ready and can be direct-to-disc LightScribe labeled in LightScribe DVD-RW drives without a printer. The Aleratec Rainbow 100 Pack™ contains 20 each of 5 key colors (red, orange, yellow, green, and blue) for a wide range of disc identification options.

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Audio-Technica AT-LP2D USB Turntable
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Audio-Technica introduces its new AT-LP2D-USB LP-to-digital recording system, a complete USB turntable and software package that makes it easy to transfer vinyl records to digital media files and CDs.

The AT-LP2D-USB includes a turntable and phono cartridge, PC- and Mac®-compatible software, a USB cable that connects the turntable directly to a computer and other accessories.

The turntable features fully automatic operation and a 33-1/3 and 45 RPM speed selector to play vinyl formats from LP albums to 12-inch and 7-inch singles. The turntable is designed to deliver high-quality sound, with a balanced aluminum platter, precision Dual MagnetTM stereo cartridge with replaceable stylus and a pickup arm with soft damping control. The turntable's supplied USB cable enables plug-and-play connection to a desktop or laptop computer. Its built-in switchable phono preamp, RCA output cables and adapter cables allow connection to a wide variety of music and home entertainment systems, as well as to A/V receivers that do not include a dedicated phono input.

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Grand Theft Auto IV Ships!
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Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., is proud to announce that the eagerly anticipated Grand Theft Auto IV for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system including the special edition package is now available worldwide.

"This release marks a major milestone for the series and for Rockstar Games," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. "Grand Theft Auto IV delivers on the vision we had when we began work on the game more than three years ago. Rockstar North has created an amazing interactive entertainment experience. We hope it will resonate with our audience around the world for years to come."

Developed by series creator Rockstar North and set in Liberty City, the latest installment in the wildly successful Grand Theft Auto series features a painstakingly detailed and life like city for players to explore; a rich, immersive narrative experience; an original soundtrack highlighting the cultural eclecticism of Liberty City; and sixteen player multiplayer with more than a dozen online modes.

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DXG-569V HD Digital Camcorder
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DXG USA, one of the fastest growing digital camera manufacturers, announced the new low priced DXG-569V HD High-Definition camcorder with a sexy vertical design for an ultra-slim form factor that consumers prefer. Available immediately at Radio Shack and other stores for $169 in glossy black and silver, the DXG-569V HD camcorder records real HD video up to 1280 x 720 at 30 fps for videos that are crystal-clear, crisp and colorful.

The DXG-569V HD is a high-definition video camcorder that is well within your reach, letting you capture and record it all -- in high-definition video. Sporting a 5 Megapixel CMOS sensor for still image resolution up to 8 Megapixels; a light-weight slim design; large rotational 3” TFT screen; and other advanced camera features, the DXG-569V is the perfect size to bring everywhere to capture real life -- from birthdays to baseball games, school performances, vacations and picnics.

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New Genius G-Pen Multimedia Tablets
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Genius, a brand division of KYE Systems Corp., announced two new additions to the company’s extensive line up of digital tablets, the G-Pen M609 and G-Pen M712, for graphic designers and artists. Both are dual-mode and come with extensive multimedia functions that make creativity a breeze.

Plug and play ready, both G-Pen’s come with both Window’s Vista and Mac software. The unique dual-mode feature, which can switch the screen from wide to standard and back again, and the high resolution (4,000 LPI), make these new multimedia tablets the ultimate canvas for serious designers.

Available in two sizes, the G-Pen M609’s screen size is 9” x 5.5” (wide) / 7.25” x 5.5” (standard); while the sophisticated G-Pen M712 is a bit bigger with a screen size that measures 12” x 7.25” (wide) / x 9.5” x 7.25” (standard).

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The Book of Wireless: A Guide to Wi-Fi
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Wireless networking is ubiquitous, but how many people really know how it works, or what to do when it doesn't? You plug in the router and your home network is set up, right? You walk into a coffee shop, open your computer and you're online, easy as pie. Couldn't be simpler.

Well, not exactly. To give new and current users the background, knowledge, and technical savvy that they need to successfully make the most of wireless, No Starch Press is releasing The Book of Wireless, 2nd Edition. This is the completely revised follow-up to the best-selling Book of Wi-Fi, praised by the Sacramento Bee as " a bridge over troubled waters for those who want to go wireless but don't know where to start, what to buy or how to make it all work."

"John Ross knows what confused consumers want," said No Starch Press publisher, William Pollock. "This is a book for readers frustrated with unhelpful tech support. It's for people who want to get the most out of their wireless network, without the hassle."

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Iomega Media Xporter Drive
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Iomega Corporation, a global leader in data protection and security, announced the new Iomega(R) Media Xporter(TM) Drive, a game-oriented portable hard drive that provides cross-platform media storage for Xbox(TM) 360 and PlayStation(R) 3 consoles, making it easier than ever to utilize today's popular game consoles and high definition televisions and other large screen TVs to share photos, videos, and music collections with family and friends.

The wallet-sized USB-powered 160GB Media Xporter Drive utilizes the USB 2.0 ports on the Xbox 360 or the PlayStation 3 to give gaming enthusiasts a convenient new way to enjoy music, digital movies, and photos through the family game console, without the need of a PC or digital media adapter. The new Iomega Media Xporter Drive has been tested for compatibility with the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3 and like other Iomega products is a complete storage solution that includes value-added software for converting file formats not natively supported by the game consoles.

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