Tag archive: Superior

Both companies are following in the footsteps of several other major consumer electronics manufacturers and content providers and becoming members of the HD DVD Promotion Group.  Other prominent companies that are already members include NEC Corp, SANYO Electric Co. Ltd., Toshiba Corp, Universal Studios and Paramount Pictures Corp. and more. “There are both challenges and opportunities in the transition to… Read More

With an MSRP of just $65, the drive is specially designed for high-volume systems integrators, major enterprises, and OEMs seeking a moderately priced CD drive with high performance features. Although the PX-230A breaks a new price barrier for Plextor, it includes Roxio(TM) Easy Media Creator 7.1 Basic VCD Edition, the latest version of Roxio's award winning software. Buffer Under Run Proof technology prevents buffer underrun errors, so… Read More

“By far, PowerDVD 6 offers the number one DVD experience you can have on a PC,” said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. “In addition to brighter, more natural images, and smoother DVD playback, PowerDVD 6 provides the best audio fidelity possible with support for high-definition video and audio, and true 8-channel home theater surround sound.” PowerDVD 6 includes the following breakthrough features and technologies:… Read More

T-Mobile USA announced today that it is the only US wireless carrier to provide both Wi-Fi users and corporate IT managers additional peace-of-mind for wireless broadband data security due to the implementation of the 802.1x security standard across the nationwide T-Mobile HotSpot wireless network.(a) With this enhancement to its existing security practices, T-Mobile not only reinforces that it is the premium brand for Wi-Fi, but again… Read More

ViewSonic Corp. today unveiled a wireless media networking initiative targeted at the burgeoning home networking market, estimated to reach $8.5 billion by 2008. The first products bringconsumers a complete solution for sharing digital video, pictures and music across consumer electronics devices. ViewSonic's product offerings include a wireless media adapter, the WMA100, along with two wireless media gateways, the 80GB WMG80… Read More

From the press release: Memorex D2 drives deliver lightning fast DVD recording speed, support for DVD+R double layer recording, and the industry's most comprehensive software bundle. Each optical drive model sports the stylish silver and black Memorex design and enables consumers to easily and quickly upgrade their desktop or notebook PC with the latest DVD and CD burning hardware and software. The drives' precision recording… Read More

Starting today, Amazon.com is selling the Sharp Zaurus SL-6000 in North America for $699. The Linux powered handheld can be used as a laptop replacement and features a 400MHz Intel processor, 64MB of protected flash memory and SDRAM, a 640 x 480 display and a Compact Flash and SD expansion slot. From Sharp's product description and November press release: Companies devoted to increasing the productivity of their mobile employees… Read More

The DLA-HD2K projector incorporates a new full HD resolution D-ILA (Direct-Drive Image Light Amplifier) device that produces images with superior clarity and resolution. The projector accepts a diverse range of video sources including analog television broadcasts, HDTV signals from broadcast satellite (BS) and terrestrial digital television broadcasts, and standard definition (SD) images from DVD players. All images are projected at full HD… Read More

From LGE's press release: LGE is poised to release new digital TVs that adopt the XD Engine, a chip developed to enhance picture quality, as well as to promote the XD Engine as its premier global technology brand. The full lineup of digital TV's will enable LGE to broaden its related domestic market base. The XD Engine has improved on the XDRpro, the previous chip that the company developed to enhance picture quality through… Read More

ATI Technologies Inc. introduced the THEATER 313 — a simple and cost-effective way for television manufacturers to meet United States Federal Communications Commission requirements and "Plug andPlay" agreement. The new receiver chip will be attractive to manufacturers of set-top boxes, ITDs (integrated tuner demodulator), PC-DTVs (personal computer-digital television) and datacastequipment. Designed to operate in Digital Cable Ready,… Read More

The ultra-versatile 8x Indi DVD records DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW and CD-R/RW media, and offers the highest playback compatibility with home DVD players. The newest addition to TDK's acclaimed DVD burnerline, the 8x Indi DVD (model AID+840) is the ideal drive for video, audio, images and data. From a single TDK launcher interface, Hollywood style DVDs and photo slideshows can easily be created. Indi DVD's comprehensive software suite… Read More

Customers can choose among a variety of devices based on Windows Mobile software, available for purchase today. This new version of Microsoft Windows Mobile software enhances the Pocket PC softwareexperience by including support for easy access to wireless networks, a powerful digital media experience, and support for developers building Microsoft .NET services and applications. Industrypartners around the world, including new and existing… Read More

The new PlexWriter was specifically engineered to appeal to high-volume resellers and systems integrators seeking value, performance, and reliability in a CD burner. Although the PlexWriter 52/24/52A breaks a new price barrier for Plextor, it still includes a full suite of Roxio digital media software, as well as a unique combination of Plextor features and technologies that deliver unparalleled recording reliability. Buffer Under Run… Read More