HP today also introduced two new laptops from HDX series. The X16 sports 16 inch display and Intel 2.26GHz Core 2 Duo P8400 processor, the NVIDIA’s 512MB GeForce 9600 GT graphics, 4GB of DDR2 RAM, 320GB hard drive, dual-layer SuperMulti optical drive and built in WiFi and Bluetooth. On the other hand X18 features 18 inch display with 1,920 x 1,080 resolution, two 250GB hard drives and Blu-ray reader. Other specs are the same as at X16. Also the notebooks sport Ethernet port, multicard reader, integrated Altec Lansing speakers, ExpressCard slot, four USB 2.0, audio in/out, HDMI/VGA and a 4-pin FireWire connector. Should be available in stores by the end of the month for $1,249 and $1549, respectively.
HP has released next generation of desktop PCs, the new TouchSmart IQ800 series. Two models TouchSmart IQ804 and IQ816 feature 25.5-inch touchscreen with 1920 x 1200 resolution, TV tuner, webcam, Bluetooth, HP Pocket Media drive bay, illuminate keyboard. The IQ804 sport Intel’s 2.16GHz T5850 Core 2 Duo processor while the IQ816 has a 2.10GHz T8100 Core 2 Duo CPU. Also the IQ816 has a Blu-ray drive and GeForce 9600M GS graphics. The IQ804 will come to the stores at September 21 for $1,899, while the IQ816 will be available from October 12 and can be yours for $2,099 dollars.
Two leading storage providers Western Digital and Fujitsu are working on improving the capacities in 2.5 inch hard drives and we can expect the 750GB 2.5 inch drives by the mid 2009 while the 1TB models are expected in 2010.
Skype fans will surely love this interested handset, the Hulger PAPPA*PHONE. This hand manufactures Skype handset is made from walnut, brass and will perfectly fit into your wood designed room. Available right now for $300 dollars.
The 3M has launched new pico projector MPro110 and first impressions says that it is decent product with LCoS display technology displaying VGA 640 x 480 resolution. The MPro110 is able to display an image up to 50 inches and comes with integrated speaker, VGA connector, composite and iPod connectors allowing it to be used for office presentations, playing games or watching movies. Available by the end of this month for $359.
The Sony has prepared BRAVIA VPL-VW80 Full HD projector for European customers. The beamer includes High Frame Rate SXRD panels, 100Hz Motionflow Dark Frame Insertion system, the BRAVIA ENGINE 2 processing technology, a 2.5ms response time, 60,000:1 contrast ratio, Advanced Iris 2, electronic panel alignment, two HDMI connectors and a 1.6x motorized zoom lens. Unfortunately there is no price and release date.
SanDisk has a new CompactFlash card in the new Extreme III line that features 32GB of storage space and 30MB/s speeds. This card is designed for photographers and directors who shoots high-speed RAW images or filming HD videos. Extreme III will be available in October for $299 dollars.
Sony has introduced new VAIO laptop VGN-CS60B Type C with interesting idea of colored light bars with trademarked “12 Tone Analysis” for extra pleasure while listening your favorite music. This 14.1 incher sport 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM, 160GB HDD, 802.11n WiFi, a FeliCa port, and Windows Vista Home Premium as OS. Should be available in Japan this week for about $1,400. dollars.
If you still have some of you favorite LP’s somewhere in basement, you should check this little fella. The ON’s LP 2 FLASH will transfer all your LPs directly ti USB flash drive or SD card without any additional equipment. And it is intelligent enough to detects the gaps between tunes and creates individual tracks accordingly. Available right now in UK for about $228 dollars.
Buffalo has new WUXGA display with respectable 1,920 x 1,200 resolution. This 22 incher also features 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 300cd/m2 brightness, HDCP-compatible DVI port, 170 degree viewing angles and special ECO mode that save energy. Expected in stores soon for $390 dollars.
