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Denon DBP-1610 Blu-ray player announced
"Price-conscious" 23 September 2009 15:43 GMT
Denon has announced the launch of a "price-conscious" Blu-ray player, the new DBP-160.

The DBP-1610 boasts 1080/24p video output and supports Deep Color as well as x.v.Color and offers 1080p scaling for normal content.

With an Ethernet port for...
Desktop-replacing Packard Bell EasyNote DT85 announced
Home ent option gets Full HD 18.4-inch widescreen 15 September 2009 16:08 GMT
Packard Bell has announced the launch of the EasyNote DT85, a 16:9, 1920 x 1080, Full HD, 18.4-inch widescreen LED backlit home entertainment notebook.

With all the usual "stylish design" boasts, the 440.5 x 298.5 x 41.5mm device is said to be "incredibly" thin...
Sky announces Madonna, Girls Aloud in high def
Recent tours to be shown this summer 15 June 2009 13:14 GMT
Sky has announced an exclusive deal to broadcast Madonna and Girls Aloud’s most recent tours in both standard and high definition.

"Madonna: Sticky and Sweet" and "Girls Aloud: Out Of Control live from the 02" will be broadcast on Sky1 and Sky1 HD in July and...
Sharp launches BD-HP22H Blu-ray player in UK
BD-Live capable for £199.99 11 June 2009 16:29 GMT
Sharp has announced the UK availability of its new Blu-ray player, the BD-HP22H.

Offering full high definition and 1080p technology, the BD-HP22H gets x.v. colour tech, 24Hz video output and 7.1 surround sound with the integrated DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby...
Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 announced
Next-gen netbook 13 May 2009 14:24 GMT
Following last year's launch of the S10 netbook, the first from the company, Lenovo has now announced a new and improved model in the form of the IdeaPad S10-2.

With the option of 3G connectivity, the next-gen model is thinner and lighter than the original...
Sony unveils BDP-S360 and S560 Blu-ray players in US
New top model with built-in Wi-Fi 3 March 2009 10:49 GMT
Sony has expanded its Blu-ray line up in the States with two new Blu-ray players that are so far US-only launches.

The BDP-S360 and BDP-S560 standalone players deliver full HD 1080/60p and 24p True Cinema output and, we're glad to see, are both BD-Live capable....
SIM2 launches Solar Series LCDs
With Dolby Vision technology 9 February 2009 10:59 GMT
SIM2 has unveiled what it says is the latest in high-dynamic-range–enabled LCD flat-screen display technology with the new SIM2 Solar Series.

Featuring Dolby Vision technology, the £20k screens are due to be available in the second quarter of 2009.
Denon DVD-3800BD Blu-ray player to launch
A snip at £1600 24 October 2008 15:51 GMT
Denon has unveiled a new high-end Blu-ray player, the DVD-3800BD, describing it as the company's first "reference-standard" effort.

"Amazing" audio and "best" pictures are promised from the £1600 player, that also upscales DVDs to "as near as possible to full...
UPDATED: Sony launches Vaio JS all-in-one desktop PC
iMac-rival to launch in the UK 30 September 2008 17:45 GMT
Sony has launched the Vaio JS all-in-one PC.

Like similar offerings from Apple and Dell, the JS's main unit comprises of a 20.1-inch WSXGZ+ screen that offers 1680 x 1050 resolution and widescreen movie viewing.

The new PC boasts an Intel Core...
LG KC910 to get UK launch as "Renoir"
Handset confirmed for October debut 26 September 2008 8:58 GMT
We've brought you news of the LG KC910 previously but can now confirm that the October launch date includes the UK too, where the phone will be available with multiple (as yet unnamed) operators on a contract-only basis.

LG is touting the KC910 - the "pet name"...
Plantronics Gamecom 777 headset launches
Dolby-enabled gaming headgear gets IFA release 27 August 2008 18:11 GMT
Plantronics has launched the Gamecom 777 headset featuring Dolby Headphone technology.

Plantronics says the Gamecom 777 gives gamers "an audio advantage, creating realistic, cinematic 5.1 surround sound, enabling them to accurately pinpoint enemies and obstacles...
LG licenses Dolby Mobile technology
Promises high-end multimedia phones in Q4 30 July 2008 9:37 GMT
LG Electronics and Dolby has announced that LG would be the first handset maker to incorporate Dolby Mobile into handsets bound for the global market. The companies signed an agreement that grants LG a license to embed Dolby Mobile Technology into its handsets.
Onkyo offers "affordable" home cinema kit
£400 for a complete set-up 15 July 2008 13:06 GMT
Onkyo has launched some "affordable" home cinema bits in the UK.

First up is the DV-SP406 DVD player that Onkyo describes as a "low-profile, entry-level" offering. Costing £100, in black or silver, it comes complete with 1.1 HDMI, it upscales to 1080p, plays...
First Blu-ray music album released
Norwegian orchestra gets full HD audio treatment 30 May 2008 12:20 GMT
Although we've seen concert videos launched on the format, the first standalone Blu-ray music recording has only just been released.

The very first Blu-ray music disc to hit the shelves is from Thondheimsolistene, an orchestra from Norway.

"Divertimenti"...
Sharp Unveils HT-DV50H home cinema system
Promises "an explosion of HD technology" 29 April 2008 17:28 GMT
Sharp has introduced the HT-DV50H home cinema system, which will be available from the end of the month with a £399 price tag.

The system comprises high power RMS 250W speakers (offering 75W per channel) and a 100W Subwoofer.

Sharp has collaborated...
Toshiba launches Satellite and Equim laptop series
Consumer ranges get a refresh in the UK 23 April 2008 10:33 GMT
Toshiba has announced the arrival of its consumer-aimed new Satellite and Equium laptop series in the UK.

With models that range from "affordable everyday computing" to "powerful desktop replacements" the A300, U400 and P300 series laptops are all now available...
VIDEO: Quick look at the Acer Gemstone Blue
Get an eyeful of the new multimedia marvel 8 April 2008 14:49 GMT
Hit the play button above, or the link below, for some hot video action of Acer's new multimedia laptop, the Gemstone Blue.

Also known as the Acer Aspire 6920, it's the company's latest offering, complete with 16:9 ratio HD screen and Blu-ray drive.
Acer Gemstone Blue laptop in pictures
First UK glimpse of new notebooks 21 March 2008 11:53 GMT
Way back on 12 March, we brought you news of an addition to Acer's Aspire range of notebooks.

At the UK launch in London on Thursday, we actually got our mitts on the new launches and found out there's more than just the CineDash multimedia console, the 16-inch...
VIDEO: Today's big stories on Megawhat TV NEWS
Catch up with the tech news web tv show 20 March 2008 23:02 GMT
Switch on Megawhat TV now for the biggest stories of the day from the world of gadgets and technology.

In the headlines today - the PS3 gets a major update; Nokia's Comes With Music service could gain the support of another major studio; Acer launches its latest...
CES 2008: SIM2 Dolby LED Display Prototype unvielled
The future’s bright, the future’s LED 8 January 2008 21:39 GMT
Audio giant Dolby and imaging stalwart SIM2 CES have announced a collaboration together in the shape of the Dolby backlit LED array LCD TV technology.

Described by Dolby PR manager Joshua Gershman as “the future of TV”, this new imaging technology creates a...
Hauppauge XFones PC-2400 headphones launch
With Dolby technology 15 November 2007 9:21 GMT
Hauppauge has introduced XFones PC-2400, wireless 2.4Ghz headphones with "Dolby Headphone" technology.

The new headphones come with a small USB transmitter with a 10 metre range to give freedom of movement.

Weighing in a 260 grams, plus the weight...
Toshiba launches 17-inch X200 Satellite gaming notebook range
Gets game on with high performance portable 20 August 2007 12:26 GMT
Toshiba Europe Computer Systems Division has announced a new addition to its Satellite range, the X200 series, which with a red-flare carmine lid, is engineered with gamers in mind.

Featuring the latest nVIDIA GeForce 8700M GT graphics with 512MB GDDR3 SDRAM...
Creative announces Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio Notebook
ExpressCard and Vista compliant 13 June 2007 11:09 GMT
Creative has announced the Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio Notebook, the ExpressCard audio upgrade designed for the modern notebook.

It features award-winning Creative X-Fi technologies including X-Fi Crystalizer, which restores the details and vibrancy lost...