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Activision's Tony Hawk: Ride Video Game

It’s time to get off the couch and into the game with Activision Publishing, Inc.’s Tony Hawk: RIDE, the ground-breaking new entry in the popular action sports franchise. Featuring a revolutionary skateboard controller, players of varied skill levels can physically control the action by stepping on board to perform movements and gestures that directly translate into amazing tricks in the game; from grinds, grabs and ollies to Tony Hawk’s signature tricks.

“Tony Hawk: RIDE is THE new way to play. It gives a whole new meaning to game night by allowing the entire family to challenge one another to competitions that are as fun to watch as they are to play,” said Rob Kostich, head of marketing, licensed products, Activision Publishing, Inc. “It’s the perfect activity for the entire family this holiday season…and anytime of the year...”

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Walt Disney Pictures G-FORCE on Blu-ray and DVD

Charging home on December 15th comes Walt Disney Pictures' action packed comedy-adventure G-Force. Packaged as an exciting Disney "Combo Pack" (a Blu-ray + DVD + DisneyFile Digital Copy of the movie in a single package), families can finally look forward to enjoying this thrilling story about a covert group of feisty furball Guinea Pigs anytime, anywhere and on a compatible format of their choice --Blu-ray player, car, PC and/or portable device.

Destined to be the family comedy hit of the season, and released just in time for the holidays, G-Force includes a fascinating line-up of behind-the-scenes features, hilarious deleted movie scenes and a collection of music videos featuring songs from the film. And exclusively for Blu-ray owners, there are three CGI effect bonus features that will satisfy their quest to join the rodent spy world...

Continue reading: Walt Disney Pictures G-FORCE - A Must-Own Blu-ray Combo Pack out on December 15 in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic)
Scrubs: The Complete Eighth Season on Blu-ray and DVD

The doctors at Sacred Heart Hospital administer another hilarious dose of their inimitable medicine in Scrubs: The Complete Eighth Season, coming to DVD on August 25, 2009 and Blu-ray for the first time on November 17, 2009. The long-running show's trademark surrealistic humor reaches a fever pitch in these 19 episodes, including the hysterical and heart-warming two-part season finale.

Nothing is sacred at Sacred Heart Hospital, where Dr. John "J.D." Dorian (Zach Braff) has survived his internship and become attending physician while Dr. Cox (John C. McGinley) has been kicked upstairs. Along with his best friends and colleagues Turk (Donald Faison), Elliot (Sarah Chalke) and Carla (Judy Reyes), J.D. keeps things rolling at the most unpredictable medical center on television. Packed with whip-smart dialogue and wacky characters, the eighth season of Scrubs once again has audiences in stitches...

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Night At The Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Blu-ray and DVD

When the lights go off the battle is on! A delightful adventure, Night At The Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian arrives in a Blu-ray Disc/DVD Combo Pack (Blu-ray, DVD and a Digital Copy) and for a limited time only a "Monkey Mischief" double DVD on December 1 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

History is larger than life - and twice as funny - in this monumental comedy sequel. Ben Stiller (Meet The Parents, There's Something About Mary) stars as Larry Daley, a former night watchman at the Museum of Natural History, where the exhibits come alive after dark. But now Larry's nocturnal friends are being retired to the archives of the Smithsonian Institution, luring him back for a hilarious, all-out battle against a cranky Egyptian Pharaoh who plans to take over the museum... and the world! From returning director Shawn Levy (Cheaper By The Dozen), the film also stars Amy Adams (Enchanted), Robin Williams (Good Will Hunting), Owen Wilson (Wedding Crashers), Hank Azaria ("The Simpsons"), Ricky Gervais ("The Office"), Steve Coogan (Tropic Thunder) and Jonah Hill (Super Bad)...

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Video Game

It's time to gear up for all-out, high-speed action and epic combat, as Activision Publishing, Inc. announced that the most anticipated game of the year, developer Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is now available at retail stores everywhere. Following a record-setting number of North American midnight openings, Modern Warfare 2 has begun to unleash a new threat upon the world, putting gamers on the front lines of an epic, global battle that has advanced onto American soil, proving that no one is safe from an impending invasion.

Picking up following the historic events of Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare®, Modern Warfare 2 completely immerses players in one of the most intense storylines, filled with unexpected plot twists and death-defying battles set in exotic locales across the globe. As gamers fight to save the world from annihilation, the soundtrack of Academy Award®, Golden Globe® Award and Grammy® Award winning composer Hans Zimmer sets the dark and ominous tone for a truly cinematic gaming experience. Modern Warfare 2 marks the first time that the legendary artist has scored a video game...

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Disney's A Christmas Carol Video Game

For the first time a new generation of fans will use a stylus and mic to guide Scrooge on a thrilling adventure and help him discover the true meaning of Christmas. Disney Interactive Studios announced Disney’s A Christmas Carol video game is available now at all major retailers. Exclusive to the Nintendo DS™, Disney’s A Christmas Carol is an exciting storybook adventure inspired by “Disney’s A Christmas Carol,” the Charles Dickens tale re-imagined by Robert Zemeckis as a major feature film starring Jim Carrey.

In the game, players experience narrated animated scenes inspired by the film that unfold like an interactive storybook with amazing beauty and detail. The game utilizes many of the unique Nintendo DS features. Players will experience Scrooge’s adventure by blowing and speaking into the microphone and using the Nintendo DS stylus to pull, shake, drag and tap the different environments. The English version of the Charles Dickens book is also included in the game, so that fans can read the original text while they play. The rest of the game can be enjoyed in English, Spanish, or French...

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Ubisoft Press Your Luck Video Game

Ubisoft announced the official launch of Press Your Luck® 2010 Edition. Currently available for the Nintendo Wii(TM) system, the Nintendo DS(TM) system and Windows-based PC, Press Your Luck® 2010 Edition features single- or multiplayer modes so that more people can get in on the fun and play together. Additionally, the game allows players to design and customize their own personal avatar. The game has been created by Ludia and is licensed by FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME).

Press Your Luck® is a true-to-life revival of the famous game show from the 80's rendered with a dynamic new design. Players assume the role of one of the three contestants competing to win by answering a series of trivia questions correctly, to earn "spins” on the Big Board of cash and prizes. All of the elements of the original TV game show, including thousands of general knowledge trivia questions to challenge players, are included...

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Quickbooks 2010: The Missing Manual

As your company's accountant-in-chief, the last thing you need is guidance that gets in your way. Other books offer mind-numbing feature tours that are about as clear as tax form instructions. Only QuickBooks 2010: The Missing Manual (O'Reilly Media) helps you master QuickBooks and dishes out sound financial advice along the way.

QuickBooks 2010 has impressive features, like financial and tax reporting, invoicing, payroll, time and mileage tracking, and online banking. So how do you avoid spending more time learning the software than using it? This Missing Manual takes you beyond QuickBooks' help resources: you not only learn how this popular program works, but why and when to use specific features.

"Whether small business owners keep books themselves or hire an accountant or bookkeeper, understanding business accounting is a crucial skill. QuickBooks 2010: The Missing Manual helps small business owners understand small business accounting and how to record business transactions using QuickBooks," says author Bonnie Biafore...

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The Art of SEO: Mastering Search Engine Optimization

A well-designed, easy-to-navigate website is useless if no one can find it. Yet if your company is going to succeed in the web economy, optimizing your site for search engine visibility is essential. In The Art of SEO (O'Reilly), four of the most noted experts in the field of search engine optimization (SEO) provide you with proven guidelines and cutting-edge techniques for planning and executing a comprehensive SEO strategy.

"In an increaingly digital world, understanding how to get new customers from search engines is essential for most organizations," says Eric Enge, president of the SEO consulting firm, Stone Temple Consulting. Authors Stephen Spencer, Rand Fishkin, and Jessie Stricchiola agree.

In The Art of SEO, the authors clearly explain SEO fundamentals, while correcting many common misconceptions. If you are new to SEO, you'll get a complete and thorough SEO education, as well as an array of effective tactics, from basic to advanced. Seasoned practitioners will find this book useful as a complete reference to SEO best practices...

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iPhone SDK Development

Developers don't get excited about much these days. The latest point-release of their favorite language or library just isn't that exciting. But every so often, something comes along that changes the game--and gets everyone excited.

Apple's iPhone and App Store has changed the game, and created today's most remarkable mobile communications platform. Now you can jump into iPhone application development, the Pragmatic way, with iPhone SDK Development (Pragmatic Bookshelf).

Packed with useful examples, this book will give you both the big-picture concepts and the everyday "gotcha" details that developers need to make the most of the beauty and power of the iPhone OS platform...

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MIMO Monitors iMo Foto Frame Printer

MIMO monitors, the leading online retailer of the Mimo family of USB-based 7” monitors, has added the iMo Foto Frame Printer to its product line. The world’s first patented device to combine display and printing capabilities, the iMo Foto Frame Printer boasts a crystal clear 8”, 800x600 pixel LCD display that prints stunning 4”x6” 300x300 dpi glossies from the top of the unit. As a standalone device, the frame-printer combo requires no computer connectivity, supports jpegs up to 16 mega pixels, and features three-button navigation control with an intuitive onscreen manual. The iMo Foto Frame Printer is designed with ease-of-use in mind as users – from grandma to toddler – can create full color photographs in less than a minute with just the push of a button. The iMo Foto Frame Printer also includes video and MP3 play capabilities.

Weighing in at just 4.85 pounds, the iMo Foto Frame Printer features memory card insert slots for the following: USB, CF, SD/MS/MMC/xD. The device can also support Sony’s Memory Stick and SDHC cards with an adapter. Additionally...

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Acronis True Image Home 2010 Plus Pack

Acronis, Inc., a provider of affordable, scalable storage management and disaster recovery software, is launching Acronis True Image Home 2010 Plus Pack, an add-on solution that offers advanced home users the flexibility to restore their files, applications and operating system to dissimilar hardware. The solution also provides support for dynamic disks and Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environments (WinPE).

Acronis True Image Home 2010 Plus Pack is the latest addition to the Acronis family of backup and recovery products. It is available as an add-on solution to Acronis True Image Home 2010. It includes three components traditionally reserved for Acronis' corporate line, making them available for advanced home users.

The solution includes Acronis Universal Restore, which ensures that if a machine is lost or stolen or if a user wants to use a new, or replacement machine, their data and applications can easily be exactly replicated to a physical or virtual machine -- regardless of the make, model, or installed components...

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Activision's Band Hero Video Game

Hitting store shelves throughout North America, Activision Publishing, Inc.’s Band Hero™ for Wii™, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems and Nintendo DS™ Lite explodes onto the scene with the most exciting and accessible set lists everyone can enjoy at home or on the road, featuring chart-topping tracks from the most popular bands of yesterday and today. With the console versions, up-and-coming pop superstars can create the band of their dreams with any combination of multiple guitarists, bassists, drummers and vocalists or hit all the high notes together in the new karaoke-style Sing-Along mode. Fans can also step into the spotlight as their favorite popular music stars with Taylor Swift and Maroon 5’s Adam Levine making appearances as playable characters.

“Band Hero takes the critically acclaimed Guitar Hero® 5 game features to new heights and delivers the most popular artists into your living room,” said Dan Rosensweig, president and chief executive officer of Guitar Hero®. “As our first E10+ rated console game, Band Hero will become the new soundtrack to family game night...”

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Lego Rock Band - the Ultimate Family Band Video Game

Get ready to build a band and rock the universe with LEGO® Rock Band™, the multiplayer music videogame that will have the entire family drumming, strumming and rocking to the beat. Published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and MTV Games, a part of Viacom’s MTV Networks, LEGO Rock Band is available now at retail stores in North America for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Wii™ console, and Nintendo DS™. Offering affordable family entertainment, LEGO Rock Band for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii is available for $49.99, and Nintendo DS for $29.99.

Combining two of the most popular videogame brands, LEGO Rock Band pairs the fun, customization and humor of LEGO videogames with the multiplayer music experience pioneered by Rock Band. Filled with 45 chart-topping songs and classic favorites, LEGO Rock Band allows family members of all ages and skill levels to break loose on the bass, drums, guitar and mic to a soundtrack filled with hit songs from Queen, Foo Fighters, Jackson 5, The All-American Rejects, Jimi Hendrix, Good Charlotte, Tom Petty and more...

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Namco Bandai Games We Cheer 2 for Nintendo Wii

Ready? Okay! Leading video games publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. announced that We Cheer™2, exclusively for Wii™, is now available at retail stores in North America. We Cheer 2 delivers the ultimate cheerleading experience, offering a fun and approachable way to enjoy the challenge and spirit of the sport. Utilizing the Wii Remotes™ as virtual pom-poms, players follow on-screen Trace Lines for choreographed routines that utilize a full range of arm and body movements. We Cheer 2 is the only cheerleading video game to offer a hit soundtrack of licensed music and features a brand new lineup of 30 heart-pumping songs that will get players charged up and ready to cheer.

We Cheer 2 steps it up with more exciting options than ever before. The game now offers the option to play as boys as well as girls, for a total roster of 45 playable characters, which is more than double the original line-up. Players can also personalize both their character their entire squad with awesome customization options including uniforms, hats, shoes and even facial features like eyebrows and lips. New choreographed routines can be...

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Little Giant Ladders SumoStance, SelectStep, and MicroBurst

Little Giant Ladder Systems™, pioneer of the “safe ladder” category, announced three new innovative safe ladder products are being highlighted at the National Safety Congress and Expo in Orlando, Florida, October 25-30.

“The entire ladder industry will be forever changed with the recent release of the SumoStance™, SelectStep™, and MicroBurst™ brands,” said Ryan Moss, CEO of Little Giant Ladder Systems and board member of the American Ladder Institute. “Our focus on product innovation and our commitment to setting the new safety benchmark in the ladder industry has paved the way for the introduction of the new “safe ladder” category.”

One-of-a-kind safety features found only in the new SumoStance™, SelectStep™ and MicroBurst™ product lines deliver stability, comfort and ease of use for professionals and homeowners...

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i.Tech SolarCharger 906 Portable Device Charger

i.Tech Dynamic introduced SolarCharger 906, a portable unit that lets on-the-go consumers charge their cell phones, PDAs and other handheld mobile devices with solar energy wherever they are—day or night.

SolarCharger 906 Charges Most Mobile Devices Anywhere, Anytime. Roughly the size of a deck of cards, SolarCharger is small and light enough to fit comfortably in a purse, tote, briefcase or glove compartment, and it is compatible with most mobile devices.

“It happens to everyone: You need to use your cell phone, but it’s out of power and there’s nowhere to charge it. That’s when SolarCharger can be a real life-saver,” said Christopher Parsons, vice president, sales and marketing for Sino Regent Services, i.Tech’s exclusive distributor in the Americas. “SolarCharger is ideal for taking anywhere you go as a backup charger, and it’s perfect for emergency use. When your iPhone, iPod, BlackBerry or other power-hungry portable device runs out of juice and you’re away from an electrical outlet, SolarCharger can get it up and running again quickly...”

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Eaton Windows 7 Power Management Solutions

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation announced that its line of supervision and protection products are compatible with Microsoft’s new Windows® 7 operating system. Eaton’s software family, including Intelligent Power Manager™, NetWatch™, Network Shutdown Module™ (NSM™), Personal Solution-Pac™ and LanSafe®, allows Windows 7 enterprise servers, small business and home-use personal computers (PCs) to be monitored and safely shut down during a power failure, protecting and saving valuable data.

“Windows 7 is Microsoft’s most advanced Windows operating system for business and home PCs, designed to meet the evolving needs of users and Information Technology (IT) professionals, both in and out of the office,” said Hervé Tardy, vice president and general manager, Eaton Distributed Power Quality Business Unit. “Eaton’s suite of power management and protection software brings together the ease of use of Windows 7 machines with the security, protection, control and simplicity of managing and monitoring uninterruptible power system (UPS)-protected PCs and servers...”

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Chuck: The Complete Second Season Blu-ray and DVD

The government’s most vital secret agent is back, and this time he’s got a pocket protector full of new tricks when Warner Home Video releases Chuck: The Complete Second Season on DVD and Blu-ray on January 5, 2010. Executive producers Josh Schwartz (The O.C., Gossip Girl), McG (Supernatural, Charlie’s Angels), Chris Fedak and Scott Rosenbaum (The Shield) bring you more action and espionage than ever before. This six-disc set contains all 22 episodes including the never-to-be aired again 3-D episode and hours of amazing extras, with brand-new featurettes, a gag reel, and “declassified” scenes.

This season, Chuck is in luck: The government’s new Intersect II is ready for espionage service. And that means the old Intersect (Chuck) can go back to his old life. But if Chuck goes, he’s gone: Casey has orders to off him. In this series, named one of Time’s 10 Best of 2008, Chuck survives to battle perilous plots, enemy agents and Buy More’s obnoxious new assistant manager, Emmett Milbarge (recurring guest star Tony Hale, Arrested Development), in the comedy- and action-packed Season Two. Here’s some of what’s up...

Continue reading: Chuck: The Complete Second Season - The Mission Continues on DVD and Blu-ray January 5th, 2010 in News. - Comments (Reply To Topic)
The Kevin Smith Collection Blu-ray Box Set

Includes All New Blu-ray Editions of Clerks and Chasing Amy Plus Hours of Outrageous New Bonus Features!

If You Like Your Comedy Hip, Smart and "Blu," Pick Up This Hilarious Box Set November 17, 2009, for an SRP of $89.99 Individual Blu-ray Editions Sold separately for an SRP of $39.99

CLERKS on Blu-ray!
Featuring All New Blu-ray Bonus Features!
. "Oh, What A Lovely Tea Party: The Making Of Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back"
. Introduction By Kevin Smith
. Plus Original DVD Bonus Features: Classic Commentary; Enhanced Playback Track; Intro To The First Cut 2004 Commentary; 2004 Commentary (with New Authoring); Clerks Lost Scene - Animated Short; The Flying Car; MTV Spots With Jay & Silent Bob; Theatrical Trailer; Soul Asylum's "Can't Even Tell" Music Video; Clerks Restoration; Original Auditions; Snowball Effect; Outtakes From Snowball Effect; Mae Day: The Crumbling Of A Documentary With Intro By Kevin Smith And Scott Mosier; 10th Anniversary Q & A and more...

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Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time for PlayStation 3

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.(SCEA) announced the release of Ratchet & Clank® Future: A Crack in Time available exclusively for the PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system. Created by independent developer Insomniac Games and powered by its fourth-generation PS3 technology, Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time, continues to bring the experience of playing a CG-animated movie to the PS3 system with rich, vibrant visuals brought to life by a heartfelt storyline and the franchise's signature humor. With fun, accessible gameplay appealing for both hardcore and casual gamers alike, Ratchet & Clank: Future: A Crack in Time builds upon the Ratchet & Clank Future series with more over-the-top action, an even larger arsenal of outrageous and customizable weapons, and all-new Clank and space gameplay.

Told from the perspective of both Ratchet and his robotic sidekick, Clank, Ratchet & Clank: Future: A Crack in Time answers many of fans' most-asked questions as it concludes the story arc from Ratchet & Clank® Future: Tools of Destruction and Ratchet & Clank® Future: Quest for Booty...

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Namco Bandai Games TEKKEN 6 Video Game

Fighting game fans wait no longer as NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., announced that TEKKEN® 6 is now available at retailers nationwide for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The latest installment of the top-selling video game series is packed with edge-of-your-seat action, new online and offline gameplay modes, robust character roster, and stunning visuals. A limited TEKKEN 6 premium fight stick bundle is also available to provide players with even more pulse-pounding experiences with every bone- jarring punch.

TEKKEN 6 sees the return of many familiar faces and new characters to create the largest line-up in franchise history. Recreate the arcade experience at home by battling friends or AI-controlled opponents while amassing a wealth of items for customizing and strengthening characters in different modes including Versus, Time Attack, and Survival. Featuring dynamic and destructible environments, players will be able to test their virtual might by punching their enemies through concrete walls or kicking them through floors to open a whole new battleground...

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Activision's DJ Hero Video Game

The party has started with the most anticipated music game of the year, as DJ Hero™ is now available at retail stores nationwide, Activision Publishing Inc. announced. DJ Hero invites audiences of all kinds to the party, bringing living room legends to the main stage with the newest innovation in music gaming with an exclusive 93-mix track list, created by a host of legendary DJs uniquely blending almost every genre of music including hip hop, rock, pop, R&B and dance. Featuring electrifying gameplay that incorporates the fundamentals of DJing in a fun and accessible format, and booming tracks from Rihanna to The Killers; Marvin Gaye to Daft Punk; Queen to the Black Eyed Peas, DJ Hero provides consumers an opportunity to interact and listen to music unlike ever before. Heightening the euphoric experience, the DJ Hero Renegade Edition delivers exclusive special edition hardware and a limited edition CD collaboration between two cultural icons – JAY-Z, the most successful solo recording artist of all time and hip hop legend, EMINEM – introducing unreleased material from EMINEM and JAY-Z’s first ever “best of” compilation.

“When artists with the global appeal and cultural significance like JAY-Z and EMINEM come together you know it’s something groundbreaking,” said Dan Rosensweig, President and CEO of Guitar Hero...

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You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown Deluxe Edition

Consumers will have something to sing about with Warner Home Video’s (WHV) DVD release of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown Deluxe Edition, the animated television special in which the Peanuts gang performs various comedy sketches and memorable musical numbers from the popular stage play. The DVD will be available January 26, 2010 and will retail for $19.98 SRP.

Charlie Brown has never pitched a winning baseball game. He’s never been able to keep a kite in the air or win a game of checkers and he’s certainly never successfully punted a football. Charlie Brown may be a loveable loser but he’s still managed to capture the hearts of viewers as well as those of his Peanuts pals. To show their appreciation, Lucy, Linus, Sally, Snoopy, and the rest of the gang pay tribute to “good ol Chuck” in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown Deluxe Edition.

Everyone’s favorite “blockhead” finally gets the recognition he deserves via a series of endearing skits mixed with a collection of captivating songs from Clark Gesner's hit Broadway show...

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Verbatim InSight Portable USB Hard Drives

With the announcement of its new InSight(TM) Portable USB Hard Drives, Verbatim(R) Americas, LLC, the world’s leader in storage media technology, takes hard drive design to a new dimension. The sleek, durable enclosure is enhanced with a premium piano black finish that will appeal to professional as well as home users. Additionally, the InSight Portable Hard Drive features an Always On display, which automatically calculates and continuously displays the customizable drive name and available free space, even when the drive is disconnected from the computer. Shipping now, the palm-sized external hard drive will enable Windows(R) and Mac(R) users to instantly add 320GB or 500GB of stylish, removable capacity to their notebook or desktop systems.

“The new enclosure design for InSight Portable Hard Drives adds a touch of elegance to the external hard drive product category,” says Charles Klinker, Verbatim’s Director of Marketing, HDD Products. “Users have the option to personalize their drive’s name, e.g., TUNES&PICS, which, along with the free space, shows on the 32 x 128-pixel display even when the drive is unplugged from the user’s computer. The ability to quickly glance at several drives and identify the one that has pictures of the kids, your music collection or video library, for example, adds a level of convenience not previously available in portable hard drives...”

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Microsoft Windows 7 PC Operating System Arrives

Microsoft Corp. announced the worldwide availability of its new Windows 7 operating system. Windows 7 delivers on a simple premise: make it easier for people to do the things they want on a PC. The new operating system offers a streamlined user interface and significant new features that make everyday tasks easier and allow people to get the most out of computers of all styles and sizes.

"With Windows 7, there's never been a better time to be a PC," said Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. "Together with our partners, we're bringing more choice, flexibility and value to the market than ever before. With Windows 7, you're sure to find a PC that fits your life."

Building Windows 7 has been a collaborative process from the beginning, with Microsoft's engineers and designers working with customers and partners to build an operating system that delivers on the vision of the PC, simplified...

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Flip MinoHD - 2nd Generation Pocket Camcorder

The maker of the acclaimed Flip Video(TM) family of camcorders -- recently acquired by Cisco® -- has announced the second generation of its popular Flip MinoHD(TM) line. The premium Flip MinoHD offers consumers an easy and stylish way to capture and share high-definition (HD) video with a sleek new design, up to two hours of recording time, and a large high-resolution screen. Also introduced today was the latest version of the pre-loaded FlipShare(TM) software which now offers consumers direct video uploads to Facebook(TM).

"The original Flip MinoHD has been a hit with the social networking generation because it delivers the perfect combination of sleek design, ease of use, and great video quality," said Jonathan Kaplan, senior vice president and general manager of Cisco's Consumer Products. "Our second generation Flip MinoHD lets users shoot twice as much video, enjoy a bigger screen, and even share their stories directly to Facebook with the latest version of FlipShare..."

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Intuit Quicken 2010 Personal Financial Software

With an easier setup, fresh new design and dramatically simplified navigation, Quicken 2010® for Windows® makes it easier for people to watch their spending, pay bills and make the most of their money. The improvements mean consumers can get up and running faster with Quicken desktop software, making getting a handle on their spending a breeze.

Quicken 2010, from Intuit Inc., provides consumers with their complete financial picture in one place, so they can pay bills on time and make the most of their paychecks. With easy access to accounts, bills and savings, Quicken users know exactly where they stand so they don’t overspend and can avoid overdraft fees. Using personal financial software like Quicken can help the average American household save about $150 a year in costly fees.

“Seventy percent of Americans live paycheck–to-paycheck,” said Dan Maurer, senior vice president and general manager of the Consumer Group...

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SANYO Dual Cameras with iFrame Video Format

SANYO North America Corporation (SANYO) introduces its high-end Dual Cameras, the VPC-HD2000A and the VPC-FH1A, as the world's first camcorders to offer compatibility with iFrame, a next generation video format designed specifically to allow users to easily import, edit and share high quality videos. SANYO's Dual Cameras have always been at the forefront for compatibility with computers as well as online applications and networking. The two models announced today feature the iFrame video mode, which records in the same format used to edit on a computer, dramatically speeding up the processes of importing, editing and sharing movies across multiple platforms and devices.

"SANYO is proud to be the first manufacturer to offer camcorders that are compatible with the iFrame video format. This format offers a major breakthrough in reducing the time it takes for consumers to import, edit and share high quality video," said Tom Van Voy, General Manager of the Consumer Products Group for SANYO North America...

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JVC PICSIO GC-FM1 HD Pocket Camcorder

JVC has announced the launch of its first pocket flash memory camera, the new PICSIO GC-FM1. PICSIO is designed for those who want a small, simple, pocket camera that allows easy sharing and delivers high quality video and still images.

PICSIO shoots true eight-megapixel stills and 1080p Full HD video for outstanding results even when viewed on an HDTV. Further enhancing the quality of PICSIO's video is image stabilization that minimizes camera shake, even when the 4X digital zoom is used. The camera is about the size of a small cell phone, and is available in three colors -- Black Ice, Blue Steel and Purple Passion. It boasts a stylish design with a case that features a tone-on-tone geometric pattern and chrome accents for a jewel-like appearance.

The PICSIO pocket camera's high quality images result from the use of an eight-megapixel CMOS image sensor that captures...

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