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The Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player "For consumers who want to enjoy their digital movies, photos, music and online activities from the comfort of their couch without the need to run cables from the home office to the living room, Actiontec Electronics announces the Actiontec Wireless Digital Media Player - a VCR-sized appliance that wirelessly links PCs to home entertainment centers for a bigger and better media experience. With this $199 device, high-tech enthusiasts can display digital home movies and snapshots directly on their TV, listen to MP3 files and Internet radio on the family stereo, and surf the Internet using the television as their monitor, thereby taking advantage of the biggest screen and best sound system in the house. Result? Friends and family no longer need to crowd around your computer screen to view still or video pictures from your trip to the Grand Canyon or the Grand Caymans. Digital camcorder footage does not need to be converted to videotape to show it on your TV. The digital music on your PC can be played in the family room without burning it onto CDs. And Led Zeppelin or Limp Bizkit need no longer be a prisoner of your minuscule computer speakers." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from DeLorme, PoGo Products, System Products, Concord Camera, G-Lock Software, Caelo Software, Apricorn, and Alien Skin Software in News. |
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Discovery Channel Store's Science and Tech Toys "Kids and parents looking for the next generation of science toys and kits need look no further than the Discovery Channel Store and Discovery.com. A suite of innovative and entertaining kids products highlights Discovery's holiday offering this year, and includes toys that take kids to new heights of scientific exploration. Building on Discovery Channel's science and investigative programming, the Discovery DNA Explorer Lab combines grown-up technology and kid-friendly design and is the first consumer product to allow kids to extract, map and see real DNA from plants. The Discovery Kids SL-70 Telescope combines grown-up technology and kid-friendly design to give young astronomers their first views of the moon's craters and crags as well as stars that are millions of miles away. With the Discovery Kids Whodunit? Forensic Lab Kids can conduct their own internal investigations using the same techniques and experiments as real forensic scientists including perform hair analysis, chromatography, fiber identification, tire casting, and handwriting analysis. The Discovery Kids Hovercruiser Kit ncludes everything a kid needs to build and race their own hovercraft - body, rudders, motor, stencils and paint to customize." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Electronic Arts/Maxis, Atari, Whiptail Interactive, Microsoft, Shrapnel Games, Eidos, Sony Online Entertainment, and Rockstar Games in News. |
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Intuit's TurboTax for 2003 "It's almost time for our annual reckoning with Uncle Sam, and tens of millions of taxpayers are faced with the same problems: taxes are complicated and mistakes can be costly. Intuit's TurboTax, the top-selling tax preparation software of all time, launched for tax year 2003, makes taxes simple and gives you confidence your taxes are done right. Only TurboTax for 2003 delivers a five-part accuracy system. Whether you're a long-time customer or new to TurboTax, you can be confident that your taxes are complete and calculations are guaranteed 100% accurate. The five parts of the system work together to build confidence step-by-step so that when you're finished, you're assured that your taxes are done right. TurboTax for 2003 starts with the most complete and thorough interview available in tax software today. That means you won't be forced to read tax forms or complicated instructions or do calculations by hand, drastically reducing any chance for error or omission. Compare TurboTax to other tax software products. Many send users to complicated and hard-to-understand IRS forms and publications, sometimes requiring them to do complex calculations themselves. TurboTax is easier to use than ever before -- the result of improved and simplified language that's new this year. Throughout the Interview, especially in the most common areas such as income and deductions, TurboTax translates tax jargon into simple, everyday English so you can answer questions with confidence. TurboTax guarantees the accuracy of its calculations because it's created by hundreds of experienced and knowledgeable tax experts." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Mirra, Toon Boom, Adobe Systems, and DeMarque in News. |
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Air Hogs RC Sky Patrol Helicopter "Get ready for lift off -Feva is set to unveil a flying machine like no other. A real, un-tethered, free flight, soaring, hovering, blows your mind and knocks your socks off Radio Controlled Helicopter! This revolutionary Helicopter has been engineered to make flying easy enough for kids of all ages. The key is a new flight system called "Proportional Control", which uses a basic trigger function to regulate altitude and speed. By squeezing the trigger, power circulates to the rotor making the helicopter hover. More pressure and the Helicopter climbs higher into the air, less pressure, less height and speed. With the simplified controls, pilots are now able to make the helicopter soar up to heights of over 45 feet and distances of 300 feet. The Air Hogs Helicopter uses a quick charge power system, featuring a landing pad appearance, and a fuelling hose nozzle, which adds a sense of reality to the charging process. Simply attach the hose to the Helicopter's charging nozzle, wait for the red charging light to stop blinking and the green light to turn on and then commence countdown for take off." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Namco Hometek Inc., Electronic Arts/Maxis, Legacy Interactive, Ubisoft, and Codemasters in News. |
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The ZVUE! Personal Video Player "HandHeld Entertainment today announced that its long-anticipated ZVUE! personal video player (PVP) is now available for purchase for $99 (US). ZVUE! orders placed before December 15 will be shipped for delivery prior to Christmas Day within the United States. About the size of a deck of playing cards, the ZVUE! is the world's first and only full-color PVP priced under $100. The ZVUE! has garnered widespread attention because of its ability to play full-color videos, MP3s and display JPEG images and slideshows, all at a $99 mass-market price point. "You can hardly get a decent MP3 player for $99, and the ZVUE! plays MP3s and video and will soon have an MP4 upgrade," said Garrett Cecchini, executive vice president and co-founder of HandHeld Entertainment. "When was the last time a new technology made a debut and it wasn't overpriced just because it was new? Just about never. The ZVUE! is more than the hottest new personal video player player this year -- it's an affordable one -- and one that will play the most popular video formats too." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from McGraw-Hill/Osborne, Mediafour, O'Reilly, Archos, and Linksys in News. |
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NEC Interchannel Ships Culdcept for PlayStation 2 "NEC Interchannel, Ltd., a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, announced that it has shipped the first US version of the highly addictive strategy game, Culdcept, for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Culdcept combines the best elements of a fantasy card battling game with a tabletop tactical board game, to create a unique gaming experience that has already captivated a legion of followers in Japan. In Culdcept, each player has a customizable deck of 50 cards that come from a total in-game deck of 480. Up to four players (human or computer-driven) maneuver around the map, taking control of unclaimed land in an effort to build their power. Players defend their land by placing creatures from their card hand on the individual terrains. Battles ensue when opposing players land on occupied space and don’t wish to pay the toll. Culdcept features art from a cadre of well-known Japanese fantasy artists such as Kastsuya Terada (Blood: The Last Vampire), and music from Yuzo Koshiro (Streets of Rage) and Kenji Ito (Romancing SaGa)." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Electronic Arts/Maxis, Aladdin Systems, and Rockstar Games in News. |
 Happy Thanksgiving!NewTechReview will be taking a few days off to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday here in the U.S.A. The next web site update will be on Monday, December 1st. Thanks to everyone for all your participation and support here at NewTechReview. And to those that also celebrate Thanksgiving, have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend! All my best, Scott |
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SpyHunter 2 "Midway Games Inc., a leading software industry publisher and developer, announced that SpyHunter 2, the high-speed, mission-based, action/combat racing game today has shipped for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox video game system from Microsoft. Midway Games Inc. also announced today that the first all-new remake of its popular 1980's action-racing game, SpyHunter has sold through more than 1.6 million units worldwide across all platforms since its late-September 2001 launch and continues to sell well as part of SCEA's Greatest Hits and Microsoft's Platinum Hits programs. SpyHunter 2 is a powerful progression in the mission to save the world from the sinister grip of the global criminal terrorist group, Nostra. SpyHunter 2 features an all-new, extremely powerful and customizable G-8155 Interceptor with new vehicle transformations such as an off-road 4-wheel drive vehicle and a snow ski. In addition, the gameplay includes upgradable offensive and defensive weaponry, as players fend off enemy vehicles throughout massive levels set across enormous regions. A new mysterious, sexy female agent has also been added to the mix to compliment the intensity of SpyHunter 2's fast-paced action." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Electronic Arts/Maxis, Ubisoft, Namco, Vivendi Universal Games, Empire Interactive, and SNK in News. |
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EliteConnect 2.4GHz 802.11b High Power Wireless PC Card "SMC Networks, leading provider of networking solutions for the Enterprise, the SMB and all the way home, today announced that the company will begin offering its award-winning EliteConnect SMC2532W-B 2.4GHz 802.11b High Power Wireless PC Card through the retail channel to satisfy the growing demand for wireless networking products that are optimized for superior range and performance. The first of the company's High Power Wireless family, the EliteConnect High Power PC Card increases mobility and flexibility for wireless networking by providing 802.11b connectivity with up to 200 milliWatts (mW) of transmit power -- nearly four times the power of standard PC Cards and twice the power offered by any other PC Card on the market today. The SMC2532W-B 2.4GHz 802.11b High Power Wireless PC Card has been available through resellers and integrators since spring, and will now be available in retail stores at an MSRP of $69.99. With an operating range of up to 2,700 feet -- almost three times greater than standard 802.11b wireless clients -- the SMC EliteConnect 802.11b High Power Wireless PC Card overcomes significant indoor multipath distortion to provide dramatic improvements in networking quality and throughput." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Stardock Corp., American Power Conversion, O'Reilly, and Aladdin Systems in News. |
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Digital Blue Suits Up for Merry Holiday Sales "Digital Blue, known for its best-selling line of kids' interactive entertainment and learning devices, enters its second Holiday season with a stocking full of goodies: hot new products, strong retail sales, a major TV advertising campaign, and a distribution network now with twice as many stores as last year. Television advertising has begun for three of Digital Blue's featured products: * Digital Movie Creator, an award-winning digital camcorder and moviemaking software for kids that was a sold-out hit last year. * QX3+ Computer Microscope, also award-winning, used worldwide in homes and schools to explore the universe up close. * Mixman DM2, a digital music creation device that turns any PC into a DJ-style recording studio, released in collaboration with Mixman Technologies, Inc." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Namco Hometek Inc., Atari, Crave Entertainment, and Vivendi Universal Games in News. |
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Uru: Ages Beyond Myst "Stunning graphics, mind-bending puzzles, family-friendly gameplay, and endless exploration only begin to describe Uru: Ages Beyond Myst for Windows, from Ubisoft and Cyan Worlds -- available nationwide. Uru: Ages Beyond Myst, from the makers of the legendary videogames Myst and Riven, will appeal to players of all ages, genders and skill levels as they become engaged in its deep and compelling single-player storyline. Players will explore immersive worlds in full 3D, become absorbed by the rich orchestral arrangements and even hear Peter Gabriel's song Burn You Up, Burn You Down. The highly anticipated game featuring a complete single-player offline adventure is being received with critical acclaim among media and gamers alike. Of particular interest is the upcoming Uru Live feature that allows multiplayer gameplay and continues the story where the single-player experience ends, with new content, features and Ages to explore." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Square Enix, Eidos, Microsoft Games, Midway, and Encore in News. |
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ScanSoft Ships OmniPage Pro 14 Office "ScanSoft, Inc., the leading supplier of speech and imaging solutions, announced ScanSoft OmniPage Pro 14 Office, a new version of the world's most popular optical character recognition (OCR) and document conversion application for Microsoft Windows. OmniPage Pro 14 Office is a powerful productivity application that delivers highly accurate document and PDF conversion, replacing the need to manually re-create paper and image-based documents with an automated, electronic process. The software helps businesses save time and money by instantly turning paper and PDF files--such as letters, contracts, spreadsheets, magazine articles, research reports, manuals and more--into editable documents. Building on its legacy of superior OCR accuracy, OmniPage Pro 14 Office provides enhanced workgroup and output capabilities that virtually eliminate the need for time-consuming paper-based processes, saving significant time and money. With this new version, users also have the ability to output any of their scanned and existing documents directly into PDF, .lit or XML files, adding full PDF conversion and output functionality. Advanced workflow capabilities enable users within workgroups to streamline complex network scanning and batch-processing tasks to one simple, automated action, saving more time than ever before." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Konica Minolta, Fisher, and Peachpit Press in News. |
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All New Offerings for Windows XP Gamers "Microsoft Corp. ignites the Windows gaming world with a trio of new tools and content just for Windows XP, the best version ever of Windows for PC gamers. Microsoft Windows XP users can now complete their holiday gift list with the Windows XP Game Advisor, a new Web-based tool that sorts through a variety of genres and age-group choices to present the best matches for them from more than 100 of the hottest titles available for Windows today. Gaming enthusiasts will enjoy Windows XP Extras, a free collection of cool downloadable game add-ons from publishers of some of the season's hottest games including TRON 2.0 from Buena Vista Interactive, FINAL FANTASY XI from Square Enix, and the much-anticipated Half-Life 2 from Valve. The new Games for Windows Web site offers how-to articles, tips, the hottest new gaming hardware and software for Windows XP and more. Microsoft is rolling out the Windows XP Game Advisor, a new Web-based tool that will help Windows XP users determine which games will run on their PC, and then select the perfect game for themselves, family and friends. In addition, Microsoft has teamed with top publishers, including Buena Vista Interactive, Valve, Square Enix and Microsoft Game Studios to offer Windows XP Extras, a monthly series of unique game content add-ons for the hottest games on the Windows platform. A bevy of how-to articles, information about hot online games and other game-related advice can be found on the new Games for Windows Web site. These new offerings are the latest step toward Microsoft's goal to help ensure that Windows gaming innovation never stops and that there's always something exciting and new for gamers happening on the Windows platform." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Midway Games, Microsoft Games, and Shrapnel Games in News. |
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Microsoft Virtual PC 2004 "Scheduled to be available by the end of 2003, Microsoft Virtual PC offers customers a cost-effective safety net to ease their migration to Microsoft Windows XP Professional and a tool to help accelerate the development, testing, deployment and support of PC applications. Microsoft Virtual PC 2004 allows enterprise customers to run multiple operating systems on one PC, so employees can run critical legacy applications on an interim basis while information technology (IT) professionals proceed with the migration to Windows XP Professional. Microsoft Virtual PC 2004 also offers customers the benefit of rapid reconfiguration. The software can enhance the productivity of technical support, help desk or call center employees by enabling them to easily switch among operating systems without logging in and out between calls. In training scenarios, Microsoft Virtual PC 2004 allows instructors to rapidly reconfigure custom environments and run multiple operating systems on one PC, lowering operating costs. Microsoft Virtual PC 2004 is also designed to accelerate software testing by allowing developers to test and debug their software for multiple platforms in a timely and cost-effective manner, all on one PC, improving both software quality and time to market." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Click2learn, SMC, TechSmith, Corel, and Ulead in News. |
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Vivendi Universal Games Ships The Hobbit Video Game "Featuring stunning graphics, The Hobbit showcases deep action/combat systems combined with the best elements of stealth, role-playing and puzzle solving. Players will lead the brave Bilbo Baggins on an epic journey throughout the mythical world of Middle-earth. The Hobbit is available on PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube; Game Boy Advance video game system and PC. In The Hobbit, which brings to life the immortal tale of J.R.R. Tolkien's prelude to The Lord of the Rings, players explore the magical world of Middle-earth, where they will meet enchanting Elves, battle-ready Dwarves, the powerful wizard Gandalf, massive Trolls, bloodthirsty Goblins, the evil Gollum and more, as they traverse from the peaceful lands of the Shire to the harrowing forests of Mirkwood and beyond, ultimately challenging Smaug the Dragon." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Ubisoft, Sony Computer Entertainment America, Midway Games, and Atari in News. |
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The Concord Eye-Q 4060AF Concord Camera Corp. has shipped the new Concord Eye-Q 4060AF 4 Megapixel digital camera. The 4060AF provides the following features: • 4 Megapixels, 2272 x 1704 Resolution • 1.5" TFT Color LCD • 16 MB Internal Memory • SD/MMC Card Slot for Virtually Unlimited Storage • 6x Digital Zoom • Video Clip Capability • Macro Mode • Compatible with Windows 98/98SE/2000/ ME/XP and Mac OS 9.0 and higher Click here for more information. |
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The TrackIR2 Head Tracking System "NaturalPoint, the industry leader in head tracking game control systems, announces its next generation game controller, the TrackIR2. With the award-winning TrackIR2 head tracking system, desktop gamers can use natural head motion to look around their virtual environment without ever looking away from the screen, freeing up precious joystick buttons and mouse axes for other uses. The TrackIR2, at a blazingly fast 100 frames per second, has almost twice the frame rate and 4 times the data throughput of the previous model, the TrackIR. This means greater accuracy and smoother movement in-game, and makes the TrackIR2 more compatible with the high refresh rates and resolutions of state-of-the-art computer monitors. Jim Richardson, TrackIR2's creator says, "Now, with its blistering speed and razor-sharp accuracy, TrackIR2 can bring new levels of immersion and excitement to a much wider variety of titles, including driving and flight simulator titles." Several more titles have added immersion to their virtual cockpits; Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 now includes direct support for TrackIR2! The much anticipated release of Lock On: Modern Air Combat and Falcon 4 will include full TrackIR Enhanced support." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Electronic Arts, Sony Computer Entertainment America, FarStone, Midway, Gathering, Digital Leisure, and Topics Entertainment in News. |
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Camtasia Studio 2 "TechSmith Corp., the world's leading provider of screen capture and recording solutions, introduced Camtasia Studio 2, the complete multimedia screen recording and production software for application demonstrations, software simulations and video tutorials. Camtasia Studio 2 is the only integrated screen-recording package that produces highly compressed, high-fidelity Macromedia Flash and streaming media output. This guarantees businesses the appropriate delivery format for the appropriate content, ensuring the best results regardless of an end user's installed media player or browser. Camtasia Studio records screen activity in real-time, making it possible to record complex and subtle activity. This enables content developers to quickly create naturally flowing content that users can see, hear and interact with for maximum retention." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from McGraw-Hill/Osborne and Real Software in News. |
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Female-Led Final Fantasy X-2 Ships November 18 "Square Enix U.S.A., Inc., the publisher of Square Enix products in North America, announced that FINAL FANTASY X-2 for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system will ship to North American retailers on November 18, 2003, weeks earlier than the originally scheduled December release date. FINAL FANTASY X-2, the first female-led FINAL FANTASY game in the franchise's history, is the sequel to FINAL FANTASY X, one of the best-selling PlayStation 2 titles. FINAL FANTASY X-2 is the first sequel in the long respected series. While keeping the series' traditions, the sequel stays fresh with several new elements. Among them, the reintroduction of the ATB (active time battle) system accelerates the pace and excitement of battles. FINAL FANTASY X-2 is also the first mission-based FINAL FANTASY, allowing for non-linear gameplay and features new and unique job classes, which provide diverse looks for the leading female characters and an enhanced character development system. The first female-led FINAL FANTASY hails the return of a free-spirited Yuna, her enthusiastic cousin Rikku and introduces Paine, their sarcastic, hardnosed friend. The game is filled with light-hearted and melancholy moments, fueled by a tragic story of unrequited love and ominous secrets that threaten the peace of their world, Spira." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Vivendi Universal Games, Activision, Encore Software, and Namco in News. |
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SWAT: Global Strike Team "SWAT: GTS is a first-person, single-player focused action shooter that provides immediate action and the instant gratification console gamers have come to expect. Like real life S.W.A.T., SWAT: GTS is a life saving organization and rewards players for saving lives, not killing. As a member of the SWAT Global Strike Team gamers will be called to duty at a moment’s notice, confronted with missions unlike any see before. You are Mathias Kincaid, a former member of the U.S. Army’s elite Delta Force turned SWAT: GST element leader. You will command your teammates, a veteran sniper and an expert technical specialist, through several diverse missions while maintaining the tactical upper hand over your enemy. To preserve the peace there are certain fundamentals that you must exploit that will contribute mission success including; the environment, the latest gear and advanced weaponry, and the element of surprise." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Activision, Atlus U.S.A., and Vivendi Universal Games in News. |
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The Logitech QuickCam Orbit "Logitech announced its new Logitech QuickCam Orbit webcam, designed to turn heads with its mechanical pan and tilt feature and elegant form factor. The camera is ideal for video instant messaging, since it physically moves to keep a person's face automatically centered in the field of view. The mechanical pan and tilt feature in QuickCam Orbit allows the webcam to physically turn 128 degrees side-to-side (for an almost 180-degree horizontal view), and 54 degrees up-and-down (for an almost 90-degree vertical view) -- freeing users from the hassle of manually maneuvering the camera. Logitech's face-tracking software enables the camera to automatically follow a person's face, keeping it centered in the field of view. Auto-zoom technology offers the option to zoom in up to three times the normal viewing size, making video instant messaging and video calling more fun, since the person on the other end will be able to see detailed facial expressions. QuickCam Orbit captures up to 1.3 megapixel still photos, and true 640x480 videos with its high-quality CCD sensor. It includes a 9-inch stand, so the camera can be elevated to eye-level, and a built-in microphone for easy addition of audio to instant messaging or video clips." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Diamond Multimedia, Adobe Systems, Plus Vision, Pioneer, and Nikon in News. |
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Microsoft Xbox Music Mixer "No longer limited to arias in the shower or Jimi Hendrix air guitar in the car, Americans can now move their performances into the living room. With the recent launch of Microsoft Xbox Music Mixer, the new add-on feature that turns the Xbox console into the ultimate party machine, Microsoft Corp. allows 'American Idol' wannabes to test their vocal talents in front of trusted friends or family members before they face the Simon Cowells of the world. With the resurgence in popularity of karaoke nationwide, Xbox Music Mixer makes the perfect gift for the holidays. With Xbox Music Mixer, the song selection is limitless. Songbirds can showcase their vocal talents, or lack thereof, by singing along to 15 of the most-requested karaoke songs, ranging from 'I Will Survive' by Gloria Gaynor to 'Love Shack' by the B-52's. In addition, if users want to perform freestyle and take it to the next level, Xbox Music Mixer's digital lyric-stripping technology allows them to remove the vocals from any of their favorite CDs and PC audio files, making nearly any karaoke request possible. And, finally, through Microsoft's alliance with Eatsleepmusic Corporation, users can choose from more than 20,000 song titles." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Electronic Arts/Maxis, Vivendi Universal Games, Kemco U.S.A., Namco Hometek Inc., Activision, and Got Game Entertainment in News. |
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The Toshiba TLP-ET1 LCD Front Projector "Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. announced the launch of the TLP-ET1 - the latest addition to its family of front projectors. With a retail price of $1,499 (MSRP), the ET1 is designed to appeal to families who don't have space for a dedicated home theater, but still want to enjoy a high quality entertainment experience. The unique all-in-one design makes the ET1 highly portable and easy to set up. Capable of operating in TheaterWide, Movie and Game modes, the ET1 offers consumers greater viewing flexibility while still delivering a native 16:9 format for a true wide screen experience. With a 480p wide screen display, the projector also features input capability of 480i, 576i/p, 720p and 1080i. Weighing just 7.6 pounds, this model features built-in high performance 10W stereo speakers and surround sound for reproduction of dynamic sound without connection to other audio equipment. The ET1 is a portable entertainment device perfect for the big game, home gaming, family movie night, and special occasions. With just over an eight-foot throw distance for a 100" diagonal image, there's no need for the large dedicated room often associated with home theater projectors - the ET1 is ideal for smaller rooms." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Epson, Stardock, and No Starch Press in News. |
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The Verto GeForce FX 5950 Ultra and FX 5700 Ultra "PNY Technologies announced the introduction of two new Verto GeForce FX cards based on NVIDIA's NV38 and NV36 GPU (graphics processing unit) architectures. The Verto FX 5950 Ultra and Verto FX 5700 Ultra are both armed with features and performance for extreme, high-performance 3D gaming. PNY's Verto GeForce FX 5950 Ultra takes high-end PC gaming to new levels with improvements to both the GPU core clock and memory clock over its predecessor. Powered by a 475MHz GPU core clock, a 475MHz memory clock and 256MB's of DDR frame buffer memory, the FX 5950 delivers unmatched gaming performance and visual quality at ultra-high resolutions. PNY's Verto GeForce FX 5700 Ultra brings high-end PC gaming performance to the mainstream. The Verto GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is powered by a 475MHz GPU clock, a 450MHz memory clock (900MHz memory data rate) and 128MB's of DDR2 frame buffer memory. The card's advanced 128-bit DDR2 memory technology delivers an impressive 14.4 GB/sec memory bandwidth providing the performance and visual quality at ultra-high resolutions required to dominate your games." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Midway Games, Vivendi Universal Games, Shrapnel Games, Crave Entertainment, and Gathering in News. |
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New Roadstor Portable Media Player "Micro Solutions, Inc. introduced its new RoadStor portable media player, a compact yet powerful product for viewing, copying, toting and sharing digital photos, audio and video almost anywhere with or without a computer. It is the first product on the market to combine a digital photo viewer, CD burner, DVD player and MP3 player all in one package. With its own snap-on rechargeable Lithium Ion battery that delivers two hours of continuous play time, and at about the size of a small hardback book, RoadStor travels easily. Simple to operate, it connects directly to a TV and works as a stand-alone device or as a PC or Mac accessory. RoadStor incorporates many powerful features, but it's simple to use. Built-in video and S-Video output jacks and a stereo audio output jack allow it to easily connect directly to a TV for viewing digital photos and DVDs. Plus, its CD burner lets users quickly and easily make digital photo CDs from flash memory cards. With one touch of a button, this innovative product can take anything stored on a flash memory card and record it to a CD-R or CD-RW." Click here for more information. New in Reviews: APC Back-UPS RS 1500 Also, new announcements from Sonic, Adobe Systems, and Roxio in News. |
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The Soul Calibur II Universal Arcade Stick "Do you find that you’re missing that arcade feeling when you’re swinging your battle-axe in SOULCALIBUR II? Now you can bring the full arcade experience home and pummel your enemies in style with the official SOULCALIBUR II Universal Arcade Stick. Featuring a stylish ergonomic design with the weighty feel of a true arcade stick, it packs numerous features such as a turbo function for classic shoot-em up games, advanced macro programmable function, a full arcade style button layout and wicked graphics. Compatible with most game titles across all three platforms, this SOULCALIBUR II Universal Arcade Joystick is sure to make you dominate in the greatest 3-D weapons-based fighting game of all time." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Namco, Vivendi Universal Games, Shrapnel Games, Gathering, and Got Game Entertainment in News. |
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Hitachi's Home-1 Theater Projector "Hitachi America, Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, announced the availability of Home-1, Hitachi's first multimedia projector for the home theater market. As the latest addition to Hitachi's comprehensive line of multimedia projectors, Home-1 offers advanced features to impress even the savviest videophiles. At seven pounds, the Home-1 projector includes multiple connectivity inputs for a variety of home theater related devices, including DVD at its theoretically best resolution, and also supports high-definition signals such as 720p and 1080i. Employed with conventional surround sound systems and other home theater equipment, Home-1 creates a theater-quality environment delivering high-quality, vivid, crisp images backed by Hitachi's leading TV technology at a native 16:9 aspect ratio." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Microsoft, AOpen, Sharp Electronics, and Logitech in News. |
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Wave Industries Olympia CDP 24201 Cordless Data Phone "Wave Industries Ltd. began shipping the Olympia CDP-24201, the world's first multi-handset, cordless phone to offer simultaneous voice and data access allowing laptops, PCs and PDAs to connect wirelessly to the Internet. The CDP-24201, a 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Cordless Data Phone (CDP) system for the home, lets millions of consumers who access the Internet via dial-up experience wireless Web connectivity. Wave Industries is also shipping the Olympia Bluetooth USB Wireless Adapter, a USB peripheral used to create a wireless connection between a computer - including desktop systems - and the CDP phone. The CDP lets consumers chat on the phone using a Bluetooth headset while wirelessly surfing the Internet or accessing email on a laptop anywhere in the home - all from a single cordless data phone. The Bluetooth v1.1 standard allows devices to connect wirelessly from an average distance of 30 feet. To boost the range, the Olympia CDP uses Class 1, a high-powered Bluetooth, to let users maintain a connection from a range of up to 800 feet with a clear line of sight or up to 150 feet in a home." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Logitech, Lindows.com, and O'Reilly in News. |
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Grand Theft Auto Double Pack "Rockstar Games, the world-renowned publishing division of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., announced that the Grand Theft Auto Double Pack for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system has shipped to retail stores throughout North America. The Grand Theft Auto Double Pack consists of the best-selling titles Grand Theft Auto 3 and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Midway, iGames Publishing, Shrapnel Games, and Ubi Soft in News. |
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Discreet Ships 3ds max 6 "Discreet, a division of Autodesk, Inc., announced it has begun shipping 3ds max 6 software, the latest version of its award-winning professional 3D modeling, animation and rendering package. This major release delivers significant advancements to existing core features as well as new functionality developed in close cooperation with key customers such as SEGA Corporation Japan to enhance workflow for 3D artists and designers in the film, television, games development and design visualization markets. New features in 3ds max 6 software include an advanced schematic view for complex scene management; integrated mental ray(r) 3.2 renderer; a new event-driven particle system; reactor(r) 2 stuntman dynamics; unmatched design workflow with Autodesk solutions through .DWG import/export with ObjectARX support; vertex painting; enhanced modeling and skinning tools; HDRI support; performance optimizations designed in conjunction with Intel Corporation; and extensive focus on enriching the reliability of existing features." Click here for more information. Also, new announcements from Auvi, O'Reilly, Ulead Systems, and TenGo in News. |
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