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Onkyo TX-NR609 review
REVIEW
The mighty mouse of media
8 September 2011 19:34 GMT
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On the whole, Onkyo receivers and amplifiers are excellent, especially for the price. Take last year’s TX-NR808 for example, a superb specimen of sonic sorcery – it’s 3D ready, got more bells and whistles than a cat and dog sanctuary,...
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PHOTOS: Nokia N8 & Dolby Mobile hands-on
New audio format to make the most of mobile video 15 July 2010 10:01 GMT TweetWe've shown you pics of the forthcoming Nokia N8 before, and discussed a few of its features, but one area that strikes the Symbian^3 handset apart from other smartphones, including the iPhone 4, is its stunning audio playback talent. And Pocket-lint...
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Dolby Axon wants to improve your chatter on your console
Check those corners, check those corners 11 March 2010 18:03 GMT TweetDolby has released a new audio technology that it hopes will let Xbox 360 and PS3 gamers hear realistic voice communication, complete with surround panning and distance attenuation, at GDC in San Francisco.
Called Dolby Axon, and already available...
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Denon DBP-1610 Blu-ray player announced
"Price-conscious" 23 September 2009 15:43 GMT TweetDenon 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.
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Desktop-replacing Packard Bell EasyNote DT85 announced
Home ent option gets Full HD 18.4-inch widescreen 15 September 2009 16:08 GMT TweetPackard 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... -
Sky announces Madonna, Girls Aloud in high def
Recent tours to be shown this summer 15 June 2009 13:14 GMT TweetSky 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... -
Sharp launches BD-HP22H Blu-ray player in UK
BD-Live capable for £199.99 11 June 2009 16:29 GMT TweetSharp 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... -
Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2 announced
Next-gen netbook 13 May 2009 14:24 GMT TweetFollowing 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... -
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 TweetSony 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... -
SIM2 launches Solar Series LCDs
With Dolby Vision technology 9 February 2009 10:59 GMT TweetSIM2 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... -
Denon DVD-3800BD Blu-ray player to launch
A snip at £1600 24 October 2008 15:51 GMT TweetDenon 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... -
UPDATED: Sony launches Vaio JS all-in-one desktop PC
iMac-rival to launch in the UK 30 September 2008 17:45 GMT TweetSony 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.
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LG Renoir KC910 mobile phone review
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Is it a work of art?
29 September 2008 12:00 GMT
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The first thing you have to decide with the LG KC910 is whether you are going to view it as the successor to the Viewty or an iPhone killer. The latter it ain’t – the interface isn’t as sleek or intuitive as the Apple device, but...
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LG KC910 to get UK launch as "Renoir"
Handset confirmed for October debut 26 September 2008 8:58 GMT TweetWe'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.
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Plantronics Gamecom 777 headset launches
Dolby-enabled gaming headgear gets IFA release 27 August 2008 18:11 GMT TweetPlantronics 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...
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