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Asus has just announced it will be backing Blu-ray with a multi-format DVD writer that also has the ability to play BD media, the internal BC-1205PT Blu-ray Drive features DVD-RAM writing and CD-R/RW, a burn speed of 12x for DVD±R/RW media and only 4x speed with dual-layer discs.

Sadly this product is let down by not being able to write BD-R or BD-RE media.

Soon to be the world’s third largest computer maker, Acer is showing its support for HD DVD and the Blu-ray Disc optical disc format.

Philips' Eco FlatTV™ took home top honors at the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) with the overall "Best in Show" in CNET's "Best of CES" awards. The innovative Eco TV (42PFL5603D) is a high-definition LCD television that delivers superb picture quality while minimizing power consumption. The Eco TV is designed with several power saving features such as a proprietary dimming technology that is designed to lower the LCD panel backlight to reduce power consumption without compromising the picture quality. A built-in light sensor automatically measures the viewing room's ambient lighting and adjusts the television's backlight for power efficiency.
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Take a look at this cool product. At the first look you won't even imagine that it is a sort of image catching device. But wait take a good look. This is non other than your own digital camera. With its unique design and look this 1.3 Megapixel Camera developed by Archos aims to capture the attention of those passionate clickers.
The Archos Jukebox Camera also has video recording capability. Infact you can use it as MP4 Video Camcorder and can record upto 120 hours of continous video.
This cool gadget comes at just $7.94. Grap one for yourself and go clicking...
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Now with Archos newly launched DVR Station in your hand you can virtually record anything directly from TV and most video sources in MPEG-4 format. The DVR Station comes with an infrared emitter that enables scheduled recordings of your programs. The recorded programs when played back on TV gives excellent DVD quality (in video formats supported by your ARCHOS) through the composite, S-video, RGB or YPbPr video outputs. Plugin this cool product to your stereo system for that high definition 5.1 audio sound.
Connect your PC, hard disk or most mass storage devices to play or to transfer content (video, photos,music…). Stream Media from your PC to your TV using your WiFi home network Remote control with built-in keyboard to surf the web or to use the TV Program Guide directly on your TV screen.
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Compact flash cards are slowly becoming a thing of the past, being replaced by SD cards, but there are still alot of cameras that rely on the older format. So RIDATA is looking out for you. They just introduced what they call the SMART compact flash card.

They are SMART because the have a new internal data monitoring system that ensures you never experience any data loss. It’s nice to have alot of storage in your camera, but not a pleasant feeling when you lose an important file. The cards also have embedded error correction code (ECC) which I believe is a fancy way of saying that it has “back up power Captain”, should something truly go wrong.
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Now, no matter where your travels takes you, the MOTO Z6c will keep you connected – in the U.S. or abroad*. The Z6c allows for Voice and Text Messaging services while roaming overseas. While in the U.S., you still enjoy all of the great services and capabilities of this sleek phone like V CAST, Mobile Web, VZ Navigator^sm, and Text, Picture, Video and Instant Messaging. The Z6c also comes with a microSD™ expandable memory slot (up to 4GB), Bluetooth® capability (including Stereo), and a 2 Megapixel Camera with Video Capture.
*SIM Card and Global feature required to operate outside the U.S.
The MOTORIZR features:

• Dual Network Capability for International Travel: CDMA/1xRTT/EV–DO (Domestic); GSM (International)
• 2.0 Megapixel Camera with Autofocus & Flash
• External Touch Keys for Camera, Music, and Voice Activated Dialing
• microSD™ Memory Port
• V Cast TV
• V CAST Music
• V CAST Video
• Text, Picture & Video Messaging
• LBS Capable via Get It Now: Location Management, VZ Navigator, Chaperone Parent and Chaperone Child Capable
• Mobile IM, Email, Voice Mail & Chat
• Mobile Web 2.0
• Integrated speakerphone
• Calculator, Calendar, Alarm Clock, World Clock, Notepad, and Voice Commands

Dell and Microsoft partnered on a program called (RED) in conjunction with (RED) co-founder Bono to help fight AIDS in Africa. The program offers special (RED) branded PCs and printer in which part of the proceeds will go to help people in places like Rwanda, Swaziland and Ghana.

For each purchased (PRODUCT) RED branded PC from Dell loaded with a RED branded Windows Vista Ultimate, Dell and Microsoft will contribute between $50 and $80 to the Global Fund of the program. $80 will bring as much as six months of life-saving antiretroviral treatment for a person living with AIDS in Africa. A RED branded printer will generate a $5 contribution.

The (PRODUCT) RED PCs and printer are easily identified with a distinguishable red color and the (RED) branding. The Windows Vista OS also comes with some unique wallpapers, a screensaver, sidebar gadget and a (RED) DreamScene theme. The Dell products available in the RED promotion include the XPS One, XPS M1330, XPS M1530 and the 948 All-in-One Printer. All products are available through the Dell and through Best Buy.

Say you have your PC connected to your television. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a small keyboard to help you control your PC entertainment? Logitech has your answer at CES-the new Logitech diNovo Mini, priced at around $150.

The Logitech diNovo Mini is a mini-keyboard which uses Bluetooth 2.0 technology to communicate with a linked PC. Through the diNovo Mini you can control Web and media functions like you were using a full keyboard. There’s a self described “ClickPad” which can be used either as a touch pad for mouse-like functions or as a directional pad to navigate and make selections. The ClickPad features as well two backlight modes.

Other features of this mini-keyboard include dedicated hotkeys for media players and Web browsers, page up and page down buttons, which allow people to scroll when surfing the Web as well as zoom in and out of documents and images and a row of media controls that allow people to adjust volume and easily play, pause, stop, fast forward and rewind. The Logitech diNovo Mini is expected late next month.

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Archos, maker of a number of cool, higher-end media players, is now bringing its smaller 5th generation Archos 105 to the U.S. adding to the already-high competition present in this mini media player market.

It comes in colors of black, red and silver and in only a single capacity configuration of 2GB. Inside the super-slim 0.3″ frame the player supports playback of MP3, WMA and WAV audio files. What really makes this player is the fact that it also takes advantage of a 1.8” OLED display at 160 x 128 dpi with 262,000 colors to play WMV files so you can take your recorded TV episodes with you. And of course you can view still JPEG’s with it, too.

An internal rechargeable battery gives the little player 18 hours of playback for audio and the people at Archos are thinking ahead by giving it upgradeable firmware through downloads from the website. The overall dimensions of the 105 are 1.8″ x 3.3″ x 0.3″ and it weighs only 1.8 ounces, making it verny compact and reasonable media player for the $90 price tag it has on Amazon.

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The Sony Ericsson W580i is a sleek, slim, street-style slider phone - and a portable music device too. Tempting to touch, designed to impress. This phone comes equipped with a compelte music kit offering a stereo headset and everything you need to get your music from your computer to your phone. The W580i Walkman® has a Shake to shuffle - Shake control option that allows you to select a song from your playlist randomly at the flick of your wrist. This feature-rich GSM phone is a thin and light with awesome features like a 2 megapixel camera, QVGA display, and quad-band GSM. The W580i is the coolest phone to have when you're out and about.
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Many products hit the FCC weekly and some get through unnoticed which is not what happened here with HP’s Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones.

As far as we know they have not been featured at CES and have only turned up on the FCC which engadget picked up on, the specs are not revolutionarily which might just be why they were not taken to the consumer electronics show.

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When people try to choose a new GPS system they do not understand what they are letting themselves in for as there are so many on the market, and CES 2008 are now showing a whole new bunch ready to hit the stores. One of the best and simplest to be shown is the Navigon 7100, as these Sat-Nav sticks to what a GPS is intended to do and that is to navigate you to where you need to go, none of the little extras like MP3 players or even Bluetooth.Do not think for one minute that the Navigon 7100 GPS, this really is a superb sat-nav that will get you to wear you need to go in the most efficient way possible. One great feature on this GPS system is how it lets you know what lane you need to be in if you need to take an exit of the highway.

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Olympus has revealed that their spring-line up will include two brand new models for the Mju range. These will be the Olympus µ 840 and µ 1010.

Both models come with 2.7 inch screens, Dual Image Stabilisation system, Face Detection and BrightCapture Technology as well as a new in-camera function. Not only that, but both cameras can record movies with sound up to VGA resolution at 30fps.

The mju 840 rocks 8 mega pixels with a 5x optical zoom with the Super Macro function supporting a minimum shooting distance of 3cm. The camera comes in a range of colours including candy pink, Ocean Blue, Midnight Black and Starry Silver.

It’s big brother, the mju 1010 comes with a 10.1 mega pixel image with a 7x optical zoom. The camera also comes with an ultra-slim LI-50B rechargeable battery which boasts an increased lifespan of up to 25%.

The Olympus µ [mju:] 840 and µ [mju:] 1010 will be available from February at £199.99 for the 840 and £229.99 for the 1010.

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Sony’s VAIO® TP Home Theater PC - Premium Model is a piece of technology that you’ll want to have in your home. Not only does it look fantastic, but inside is pretty special too. Rocking an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8100 and genuine Window’s Vista Home Premium, this is much more than your usual Home Theater PC.

With the VAIO® TP Home Theater PC, you can watch Blu-ray Discs, watch and record HDTV and Internet-based TV. Not only that, but the premium model comes with two external CableCARD compatible TV tuners so you can watch and record two HD programmes at the same time.

It’s built-in DVR function means that each unit is able to record up to 50 hours of HD television - that’s a lot of television!

Can't bear to be separated from your iPod? Neither can we. Whether we're sitting at our desks, chilling down the beach (okay, paddling in the duckpond), soaking in the bath or standing in the shower, this music-playing miracle never leaves our side. Indeed we love listening to our playlists pumping out of a pair of quality speakers whilst we splish-splosh about our business.But how do you amplify your music in watery conditions without short-circuiting your iPod? Easy, you get hold of a set of Music Showcase Waterproof iPod Speakers. Containing two built-in 3W speakers, this ingenious case has been specifically designed to protect your precious player from all manner of H2O-based horseplay. Perfect for baths, showers, beaches and poolside parties.The Music Showcase will even play tunes as it floats across the water like a hi-tech lilo. It also shields its precious passenger from sand, sun cream, shampoo, seawater and shark attacks. Made from tough shatterproof polycarbonate with a boingy rubber bumper, the Music Showcase's cool transparent shell is virtually unbreakable, scratch and shock-proof. So if anyone kicks sand in your face down the beach your music will keep on pumping out of the suitably beefy, twin-channel speakers as you fumble around for your eye-drops. It also features a handy stand for perching by your sun lounger.
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Are you looking for a no-nonsense MP3 player? An incredibly titchy device that sounds as good as it looks, clobbers its closest rival price-wise and doesn't tie you to a particular piece of software (begins with 'i' ends with 's')? Well look no further because you've just found one. Laydeez and gentlemen, introducing the Zen Stone. This funky gizmo is a genuine challenger to the all-conquering iGods, particularly that screenless one whose name rhymes with ruffle. No, not the truffle, the shu…
With its 1GB capacity the Stone is capable of storing up to 500 songs - more than enough for all you joggers, gym nuts and commuters. And when you fancy swapping tunes the Stone's standard mini-USB connection makes it a doddle. Simply drag and drop files straight in or manage your music using Creative Media Lite. You can even drag and drop tracks from another computer - no drivers or downloads required.
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Internet radio rocks! Thousands of stations from around the world broadcasting every kind of show you could possibly think of - from jazz, bluegrass and gospel to death metal, indie and trance. And how about all those talk shows, college broadcasts and comedy stations. The choice is endless and growing all the time.The trouble is, in order to listen to all this marvellous ear-candy you need a computer. And who can be bothered lugging one of those around? Not us. That's why we love the Revo Pico WiFi Radio. This stylish, take-anywhere wireless is the world's first portable internet radio and automatically links to any broadband WiFi connection to stream both live and 'Listen Again' internet broadcasts.Better still it features a rechargeable battery ( up to 8 hours on one charge ), making it supremely portable. Listen in the garden, the bedroom, even the kitchen and bathroom - the splashproof Pico is genius. And if you do wander out of a WiFi zone, you can always listen to the Pico's built-in FM receiver. All right? Not arf!With no software to load the Pico is truly idiot-proof. Stations are listed alphabetically by country or music type, so you can listen to funk from Finland, rap from Rhode Island and Motown from, erm…Morecambe. It even downloads the latest station list every time you power up.Buy Here

MP3 players are great for enjoying music in the comfort of your own head. But what if you want to fill the entire room with digital ditties? That's right, you plug your player into one of those fancy-pants miniature speaker systems. But which one? Well, tech press experts seem to agree that the chic Aego M System is right up there with the very finest. Indeed, What Hi Fi gave this smart set of speakers a maximum 5 Star rating.
So compact it resembles a Lilliputian PA system, this trio of speakers has to be heard to be disbelieved. Comprising two heavy-alloy satellite speakers and a neat subwoofer with built-in amplifiers, the sleekly styled Aego M System delivers a rich audio punch that totally belies its size. Casual listeners will be looking for bass bins behind the sofa and tweeters under the table when they hear this gorgeously engineered system in action. It really is that good!
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This British-designed innovation is about the size of a computer mouse and turns any hard surface into a speaker. Plug it into your music device, stick the sucker to a door, window or desk, hit play and prepare to be amazed when your surface of choice starts singing back at you. If you stick it to a window or door and then go outside the sound is equally as good on the other side. Its not going to burst your eardrums or throw out a dirty pumping bass but considering its diminutive size its certainly enough to keep you entertained if your on the move. Ideal for the nomad who likes to travel light - stick it to your hotel room mirror, window, wardrobe to enjoy your tunes.

You can keep your unfathomable footie sims, with their ludicrously complex controls. The Mega Drive classic Sensible Soccer is back, and this time it's been shoehorned into a smart two-player plug 'n' play system. Back of the net!The Sensible Soccer Plug 'n' Play plugs straight into your TV, allowing you to bend and spray the ball within minutes. No consoles or cartridges required! But that's not to say there's no depth to Sensible Soccer. No way Jose; this two-player baby is deeper than a Cantona (or should we say "Iric Centona") press statement because you can take charge of your favourite European club, Highbury, Milano or Manchester in a whole host of cup and league competitions. What's more, each player is skilled in a different department, so Tuny Edams and Frenco Beresi are best at the back while Peul Mirson and Merco Ven Besten will score goals all day for fun.

You have to feel sorry for that flashy stereo system sitting in your living room. Not because it's gathering dust but because all your decent music is trapped inside your computer. And the only things poor Mr Stereo gets to play with nowadays are old CDs and the odd cassette you find down the back of the sofa. A shame, as your stereo probably has a set of speakers that make the ones on your computer sound like tinny tins from Tinnyville. And that goes for the other stereos around your house
as well.

So wouldn't it be good if you could wirelessly stream your digital music anywhere in the house? With the idiot-proof Pinnacle SoundBridge HomeMusic you can do exactly that and more. This stylish box of tricks is a wireless network music player that connects to your stereo or powered speakers via your WiFi network. Perfect for music lovers bored of boogie-ing in front of the computer!

Are you sitting comfortably? Good, because once you've read about the incredible Pyramat Sound Rocker you're going to be spending even more time sitting on your backside. That's because this state-of-the-art gaming seat lets you hear and feel the action from your video games, music and movies like never before.Thanks to three integrated speakers, the ergonomically designed Pyramat will transport you into a bone-shaking world of crash-bang-wallop sonics that make you feel like you're actually in the game.Swathed in soft PVC, it's also an incredibly comfortable place to park your rear during marathon gaming sessions.Twin 8 watt speakers in the Pyramat's headrest and a powerful 30 watt subwoofer located directly beneath your backside cause every bullet, blast and boot of the ball to pulsate around your entire body - something that has to be experienced to be believed! As well as gaming, the Pyramat Sound Rocker can be used to add oomph to your movies, and it is compatible with portable devices such as iPods and PSPs via a 3.5mm audio jack. Simply plug 'em into the input socket and you're away. This supremely sound piece of furniture is a must-have accessory for any self-respecting gamer with a penchant for awesome audio. Indeed, short of grafting a subwoofer and two tweeters onto your auditory nerve, we can think of no better way to immerse yourself in truly superb sound. C'mon, feel the noise!

Crack out the tough guy sci-fi quotes - it's time to do battle with this ludicrously sophisticated laser tag set. Featuring an accurate 'red dot' targeting system, LCD scoring screens, ultra-realistic removable scopes and a 75 metre range, it's the ultimate in laser-based warfare. Your move, creep!Engaging in laser-based warfare usually involves a cross-dimensional trip to a dystopian future where robots rule. Or a drive to one of those laser tag centres on a grim industrial estate off the motorway. But thanks to the amazing Laser Challenge Pro, you won't need to time travel or compare notes with a load of weekend warriors.This pro-standard battle set is loaded with hi-tech features and it completely redefines the concept of home/office laser tag. Why? Well for starters each gun features a unique 'red dot' laser targeting system (with a range of up to 75m), so you can see exactly where you're aiming. It's just like that bit in Predator when Mac sees a red dot on his arm before...blam! Well, you get the idea.
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From the people who brought you the legendary Bop-It Extreme, Bop-It Extreme 2 takes it to the next level. Now you can BOP IT! TWIST IT! PULL IT! SPIN IT! to a mix of four different music styles. Plus, the longer you play, the more the beats evolve and change. Can you keep up and Bop It to the Pop, Rock, Latin and R&B beats? Huh? Can you?More than just a cursory tweak of the winning formula, Bop It Extreme 2 represents a quantum leap in rhythmical gaming design.But wait, there's more...much more! Taking a cue from video game design where you can often 'unlock' new levels, with Bop It Extreme 2 you can now unlock new beats - the longer you play, the more the beats evolve and change. So as the tempo ramps up - try to keep up!ou can Bop-It solo and hone your skills and coordination in silence without driving your house or office-mates mad thanks to the handy headphone jack. (Alternatively, you could drive your neighbours insane by plugging Bop It into your Hi-Fi and cranking it up to eleven.)Much more fun than solo Bopping, however, is to go one-on-one with a friend, or get a group together and see who is the Bop-meister. Preferably in the pub. With three games in two modes there are six ways to play. Bop On!
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Remember the nebulous, psychedelic sky from Flash Gordon? (We're talking 'Gordon's Alive?' Flash, not the rickety old B/W series). Well imagine looking at it through a kaleidoscope from inside Jim Morrison's altered state of mind and you'd begin to understand the mesmerizing beauty of the Laserpod. Yes indeed, light lovers; using the latest in laser, LED and crystal optics, the incredible Laserpod brings science and nature together to create ever-changing organic light forms of profound beauty. At least that's what it says on the box. But in this case, we'd have to agree.

If you thought chucking paper planes around the office was entertaining, wait till you see this bug-like chopper in action. The world's smallest fully-functional RC 'copter is a triumph of aeronautical design, and it's so incredibly manoeuvrable you'll be performing desktop fly-bys before you can say "Noel Edmonds".Do you know the name of the fastest pheasant plucker in the world? No, neither do we. But we can tell you the name of the world's smallest, lightest, quietest, fully-functional RC helicopter: it's called the Micro Mosquito.Speaking of ornithology, the Micro Mosquito is currently ruffling feathers throughout the world of RC aviation, as it is one of the most incredible flying machines ever to take to the skies. Weighing in at a mere 15g, this bug-like indoor 'copter is so small it can take off and land in the palm of your hand. Amazing!Thanks to its counter-rotating blades the Mosquito is astoundingly manoeuvrable. Once you get the hang of its twin-toggle, digital proportional transmitter you'll be buzzing around like a pro pilot. Up, down, hover, forwards, backwards, left, right - you name it. We just landed ours on the boss's head having taken off from the water cooler. Try doing that in a proper chopper. (Don't, you might decapitate someone).Ready to fly in the smallest of spaces straight out of the box, the Mosquito is powered via a charger that doubles up as a launch pad. A 45 minute juice-up will give you a full seven minutes or more of flying time - enough to hover around the ceiling, fly by the coffee table and buzz past the telly. This innovative triumph of micro-engineering even features a pair of green glowing 'eyes' - perfect for putting the willies up the cat when night falls.
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