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Sony Blu-ray Disc recorders export to PSP, other devices

, Mar 30th 2009 Discuss [0]

Sony will be releasing two new Blu-ray recorders soon that offer support for a variety of exporting options, the company announced today. The 500GB BDZ-A950 and the 320GB BDZ-A750 are sleek devices that allow users to export recorded content to Sony gadgets. Read The Full Story

Intel Nehalem-based Xeon processors launched

, Mar 30th 2009 Discuss [0]

We've been hearing about it for awhile now, but Intel officially expanded the availability of their Nehalem-based Xeon processors today. Even though it was first introduced in the Mac Pro, the processors are now available in a wider-range of products. Read The Full Story

Sprint gets LG Lotus in red

, Mar 30th 2009 Discuss [0]

The LG Lotus will be coming to Sprint very soon with one external difference: a textured red finish. It might not sound like much, but a new color option is often enough to sway a person's decision from a type of phone on one carrier to another. Read The Full Story

Netflix raising Blu-ray price tag, again

, Mar 30th 2009 Discuss [0]

Even though Netflix added a $1 to subscriber's monthly payments if they wished to keep the ability to rent Blu-ray discs just a bit ago, they are now raising the price once again. In fact, this increase constitutes nearly a 20% hike. Read The Full Story

Nokia Intrigue review

, Mar 30th 2009 Discuss [0]

I’ve had the opportunity to spend some time testing out Nokia’s new clamshell phone on Verizon Wireless.  It’s a sleek design, and probably one of the better looking clamshells out there.  The device is nice and thin, measuring at .55″ thick.  If you want to check out our unboxing of the Intrigue, you can hear our first impressions of the device and the new Eco-Friendly initiative of Verizon and Nokia.

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Western Digital acquires SSD company

, Mar 30th 2009 Discuss [0]

Western Digital announced this morning that they were acquiring SiliconSystems, a flash storage company, in an effort to expand their offerings into the SSD realm. The acquisition cost $65 million and is effective immediately. Read The Full Story

Epson PowerLite 410W projector announced

, Mar 30th 2009 Discuss [0]

Epson is really cranking out the classroom projectors these days and have just announced another one to add to the mix: the PowerLite 410W. This projector is set to replace the 400W model and offers a wide variety of features that are the perfect pair up for classroom projection. Read The Full Story

Toshiba set to buy Panasonic’s part of LCD joint venture

, Mar 30th 2009 Discuss [0]

It seems Toshiba no longer wants to be in business with Panasonic. At least, that's what the company's latest effort to buy Panasonic's stake in a LCD joint venture appears to allude to. Read The Full Story

HP Z Workstation Series: SlashGear Exclusive Launch Coverage

, Mar 30th 2009 Discuss [0]

HP have announced a new range of workstations, the HP Z Workstation series, using Intel’s Xeon processor and more than 20 design innovations.  SlashGear had the opportunity to see the Z-series demonstrated as part of HP and DreamWorks’ Monsters vs. Aliens event last week, from the entry-level HP Z400 models, through the mid-range HP Z600 machines and up to the high-spec HP Z800 workstations.

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After the cut, video demonstrations & full launch gallery

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Dell Inspiron desktops get colorful updates

, Mar 30th 2009 Discuss [0]

Dell launched a brand new update to their Inspiron line of desktops today. In fact, these new computers feature a much more appealing design and are available in eight new colors, making it so your computer reflects your personality. Read The Full Story

NES Advantage modded into Xbox 360 controller

, Mar 30th 2009 Discuss [0]

There's something about taking retro hardware and hiding modern gadgets inside that appeals to a certain type of mod-happy geek.  Today's example takes the venerable NES Advantage arcade controller and stuffs the guts of an Xbox 360 wireless controller inside. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

MySpace for Windows Mobile set for Summer release

, Mar 30th 2009 Discuss [0]

MySpace and Microsoft have announced that they will collaborate to produce a MySpace for Windows Mobile application, based on Silverlight.  Set to launch this summer, the app will not only offer access to MySpace's main social features, but apparently integrate some of that functionality into the smartphone OS.   Read The Full Story
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