Two new notebooks were released in the market today, the Gateway EC Series which comes in two sizes, a 15.6” and 11.6” for the people who seek premium aid from mobile computing devices. The 15.6” notebooks come in two models: EC58 and EC54. Both weigh about 5.29 lbs. and are 1” thick. They are designed in a brushed aluminium alloy chassis available in Arctic Silver and Pacific Blue. Among the highlights of these notebooks include Intel Core 2 Duo or Pentium Dual-Core processors, a 16:9 aspect ratio, 4GB DDR3 memory (upgradeable up to 8GB), a web camera, 320GB HDD, and a 8X DVD drive. They retail for about $649.99.

The EC14 is the one with the 11.6” HD LED backlit display. It weighs only 3.79 lbs and comes in Cherry Red or NightSky Black colors. Among the features of the EC14 include a choice of processor ranging from Pentium Dual Core, Intel Celeron Dual Core and Celeron Single Core. It has a hard drive of up to 320GB, 4GB of memory (expandable up to 8GB), web camera, and a multi-in-1 card reader. The EC14 retails for $549.99.

(Source) Press

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Acer launches its first touch screen notebook with Windows 7 Home Premium with the Acer Aspire AS5738PG notebook PC. With the AS5738PG, owners can now use the touch screen as an alternative way of interface for varied uses such as playing movies, navigating through websites and launching installed applications.

Among the striking features of this Acer notebook include a 15.6” HD CineCrystal LED backlit multi-touch screen display, an Intel Core Duo processor T6600, 4GB DDR memory, 320GB SATA HD, 8X DVD multi-double layer drive, built-in stereo sound speakers with Dolby Optimized Surround Sound and an Acer Crystal Eye webcam (640×480). The Acer Aspire AS5738PG notebook PC will retail for $799.99 and will be available starting October 22 at local retailers.

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For the people on the go, here is another potential notebook you can consider having along. Acer unveils its latest portable computing device with the releases of the Acer Aspire Timeline AS1810TZ 11.6-inch notebook. Boasting of an 11.6” HD LED backlit-display(1366×768, 16:9 aspect ratio), the Acer AS1810TZ is powered by an Intel Core Duo processor, an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD, 4096MB DDR2 memory, 320 GB HDD, webcam, multi-in-1 card reader, HDMI port and more. The Acer Aspire AS1810TZ notebook retails for $599.99 and will be available by October 22.

There are other models as well with varying screen size. Pricing is indicated below for reference.

• Acer Aspire Timeline AS3810T-8737 (13.3” LED-backlit TFT LCD screen) ($799.99)
• Acer Aspire Timeline AS4810TZ-4508 (14” LED-backlit TFT LCD screen) ($649.99)
• Acer Aspire Timeline AS5810TZ-4784 (15.6” LED-backlit TFT LCD screen) ($649.99)

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Acer has formally unveiled its first laptop with touch screen capability which should provide another way of interface and navigation from people who put premium on functional features for notebooks today. The Acer 5738PG laptop highlights this new feature, a first for the company as well as standard features of their latest offering that include a notebook powered by an Intel Core Duo with ATI Radeon HD 4570 with a 15.6” LED-backlit screen (1366×768 resolution). Other specs include 4GB RAM, 320GG HDD, HDMI out and 4 USB 2.0 ports. The Acer 5738 laptop will retail for $799.99 and is expected to come out by October 22 along with a Windows 7 OS.

(Source) Engadget

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Sprint just officially announced yesterday that they were gearing up to launch the Samsung Instinct HD on September 27th for $249.99. Now, considering the fact that it is priced so high when compared to the nature of the device you will most likely never get your hands on it.

Thankfully, a YouTube user was nice enough to give us a full hands on preview of the device showcasing features like the preloaded applications (Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, etc) and the location of that HD video out port.

Anyways, check out the video and let us know what you think of it in the comments.

Tags: Cell Phones, Facebook, hands-on, hd, hdmi, Mobile News, Mobile Software, MySpace, preview, Samsung, Samsung Instinct, Sprint, twitter, video

The Zune HD has come and it has conquered. Although launched after Apple’s iPod-related media event, the Zune HD quickly became a best seller. It looks like all the major players have run out of Zune HD players for now. At Amazon you’ll have to wait for up to two months to get a 16GB model while a 32GB will be available in up to three weeks. Best Buy has the Zune HD as “backordered” while New Egg has sold out all its available Zune HD. So what do you say Microsoft? How many Zune HD have you sold so far? Did the fact that the iPod touch 3G lacks a camera increase the Zune HD sales? We’ll know more in the near future when we’ll probably be able to compare actual sales figures for both the Zune HD and the iPod touch 3G.

via Engadget

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The Samsung Instict HD that was spotted a few months ago, during August, has received a few updates regarding its details: according to phonedog the cellphone will have a price tag between $100 and $150 and the release date is set for a couple of weeks - September 27 - but we’re not sure this is correct because it isn’t official.

In case you don’t remember, the Instict HD (high definition phone) is suppose to record in HD format, comes with a touchscreen, Wi-Fi, and a 5-megapixel camera with TV out function. I guess these are good details until the official word gets out…

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We have some good news for future Zune HD owners! According to this pamphlet right here, the Zune Marketplace will be filled with music, HD movies, TV shows and podcasts. The pamphlet has been handed out at Best Buy’s Zune HD showings so it’s as official as it can get. We were kind of expecting HD movies availability from the Marketplace anyway. What else would you need a Zune HD for?

via Zunited

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A new all-in-one PC has been unveiled by Medion, the Medion Akoya “The Touch” X9613 all-in-one PC. From the name alone, you know that this PC features touchscreen technology, all 24” of it. The Akoya X9613 comes with a 24” multi-touch-capable screen together with an impressive list of specs that can really get you drooling.

The PC features Intel’s 2.0GHz Core 2 Quad Q9000 CPU with 4GB of RAM, NVIDIA’s GeForce GT 240M graphics card and a Blu-ray drive for its main specifications. With those specs, this PC can deliver the expected 1920×1080 HD we are all raving about these days. It also has boasts of SCART and VGA inputs, and three TV tuners.

Among the other goodies included are the 1TB hard-drive, eSATA, S/PDIF, WiFi b/g/n, gigabit ethernet and Bluetooth 2.1, together with a webcam and stereo speakers plus subwoofer.

There will be two models available. One will retail for $2,152 while the other $2,727. No word on what model or specs would differentiate them.

(Source) Slashgear

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Samsung’s Instinct HD phone has been spotted on Best Buy’s site and we’re already waiting for Samsung to announce it. The phone will offer you features like a 5-megapixel camera with video capture, HD TV-out, WiFi and visual voicemail.

There are no pricing and availability dates yet but it’s being suggested that Samsung will launch the phone sometime before September 26. The phone looks to be a Best Buy exclusive and it will require you to choose an Essential Message & Data plan or an Everything Plan with Data from Sprint when you decide to purchase yours Instinct HD.

via Best Buy

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Samsung is ready to launch a new version of the Instinct. This time we’re talking about the Instinct S50 codenamed Instinct HD. It looks like we’re seeing an awful lot of HD devices lately, wouldn’t you say? We have no idea when the phone is coming but it should be available pretty soon considering that it has already passed through the FCC with flying colors. The phone, also known as the m850 Dash should be available in Sprint stores at some point in the future and it will offer you EV-DO and Bluetooth connectivity, WiFi support, and a large enough screen to fulfill your HD dreams.

While we wait for more info, please feel free to enjoy the blurriness of the picture above.

via engadget

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It seems that woot.com’s deal of the day today focuses on Microsoft’s iPod competitor, the Zune. They currently have up for sale a refurbished 80GB Zune in addition to a Home A/V pack for $149.99 plus $5 shipping.

To put this into perspective, a brand new 120GB Zune retails for around $230 while a refurbished 80GB Zune sells for about $170. Add that to the ~$79.99 you’d be paying for a Zune Home A/V pack and you have a deal that you can really woot about.

While this is a great deal, I think I’ll hold off until the Zune HD hits the market.

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According to the FCC, Creative is on the verge of launching two new MP3 players, the Zii and Zii EGG. Anyone having a deja-vu feeling? These players look similar to the iPod touch and the Zune HD. Which one would you choose?

We don’t have all the specs yet but it’s clear for everyone that these new players will come with HD cameras. This also powers up the rumor according to which iPods are going to get cameras themselves. The Zii and Zii EGG will also come with 802.11b/g WiFi and the Zii system-on-chip.

So what do you say Creative? When are you launching the new players?

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Remember those Zune HD rumors from a while back ago? Well it looks like the device is really real. Microsoft has announced the Zune HD today and here’s what you can expect from it: 3.3-inch OLED capacitive touchscreen display, built-in HD radio and HD output. We could have some surprises when it comes to apps and games specially conceived for the Zune HD but we don’t have any precise details just yet.

We do know that the Xbox and Xbox Live will get Zune integration and the Zune marketplace will be filled with Live video resources. E3 should bring more information about the Zune HD’s capabilities and extra features. Microsoft is waiting for E3 to reveal more:

attendees will see first-hand how Zune integrates into Xbox LIVE creating a game-changing entertainment experience

By fall you should definitely be able to get the new Zune HD. Just in case you don’t want an iPod instead.

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Virgin Media might hold the keys to the future of the Internet. The company is testing 200Mbps speeds which include full HD and 3D broadband content. What will the new modems look like and when should we expect them to be released? Unfortunately for the next six months this DOCSIS 3.0 project will be tested only around Ashford, Kent by around 100 “lead adopters”. Anyone close to that location? We won’t mind should you keep us posted on the whole 200Mbps testing.

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The word on the street is that Apple has specific instructions for its retailers to put all those old iPhone/iPod touch A/V cords on clearance as there’s a new set coming. In fact the new cord will support HD output for Apple TV functions. It will use six RCA connectors which will deal very well with both SD or HD content. Now we need more details about what the new iPhone and iPod touch will be able to do when it comes to HD content. The current model can handle HD videos just fine so what’s the next thing do if it needs new a totally new cord?

via PhoneNews

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We’ve seen a lot of Samsung phones released this year but Samsung will release even more. At some recent dealer event in Amsterdam, the cell phone maker leaked 13 new handsets. One of them is that first Android Samsung phone which we’ve seen earlier so we have 12 more to take a look at. Only one phone has been properly announced during the presentation so we don’t have that much to work with besides the picture above.

That phone is the OmniaHD which is a full touchscreen S60 5th Edition. It will be only 12.7mm-thin and it will offer you Windows Mobile 6.5, a 3.7-inch AMOLED display, WiFi, GPS and an 8 megapixel camera that also knows how to shoot 720p videos

via allaboutphones

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Laptops come in all shapes and sizes and normally, specs are important over the outer features. Apparently the HP Pavilion DV6T is a makeover from the previous DV7T laptop that was released last month. And the new offering is certainly enticing considering its specifications.

That includes your choice of 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4530 or 1GB HD 4650 graphics, which have edged out the previous NVIDIA options, although the rest of the specs seem to have remained largely untouched, including the usual range of Core 2 Duo processors, up to 8GB of RAM, a max 500GB hard drive, and an unfortunately lackluster 1366 x 768 resolution on that 16-inch display.

You can also now get the laptop in your choice of Espresso Black or Moonlight White color schemes, although there seems to be a $25 premium over the $679.99 base price for the latter option

(Source) HP

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The Approach 7 multimedia processor is a new technology created by Zoran Corporation which enables cell phone users to watch HD video on their handsets. The new technology is comprised of a universal HD video player, video display enhancement tools, and built-in HDMI interface enabling camera phone users to enjoy high-quality still photos as well as HD video and audio on any large screen HDTV. The technology is based on Zoran’s industry leading Coach digital camera image signal processing (ISP).

Mobile handsets can now include image and video stabilization, ISO 3200, H.264 HD video recording, patented Z-light wide dynamic range, patented temporal noise filter for highly-effective noise suppression and compression efficiency, real-time lens distortion correction and hardware face detection and tracking. High end multimedia and camera functions are widely seen in the industry to be the next hot trend in cell phone applications.

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They’ve finally done it. And it was about time, if you ask me. The High Definition LED screen is the first true 720p high definition display in Times Square and it’s composed of 1,266,400 LEDs.

Karl Bearnarth, senior vice president, marketing, JVC Company of America says:

Times Square might have changed a bit in the 30 years that JVC has had a presence there, but it continues to live up to its nickname as the ‘crossroads of the world’. For many of the millions of visitors that pass through the area every year, the bright lights and billboards are a main attraction. We think our new high definition billboard will create plenty of excitement thanks to its stunning resolution and our creative use of all three LED display areas.

The giant screen measures 19 x 34 feet and features a 16:9 wide screen aspect ratio and a 1280 x 720 resolution. Another 71-foot LED ticker is running beneath it and curves below the base of the JVC globe. Did I forget to mention the globe, well yeah, there also is the Globe. The Globe that has been marking the northeast Broadway corner with 43rd Street. But it has been refurbished using a high density fluorescent paint, so it’ definitely a must see! Actually I don’t think you can miss it while wandering around Times Square! So be sure to take a look!

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