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T-Mobile sending $100 gift card to Sidekick data-loss victims

Chris Davies, Oct 13th 2009 Discuss [1]

After admitting that they could have lost every scrap of Sidekick users' online data, T-Mobile USA are now following up on their promise of "additional measures" to make it up to affected customers. The carrier is now more hopeful of restoring lost data than it was at the weekend - when it described the likelihood of recovery as "extremely low" - but any user facing a loss will automatically get a $100 T-Mobile gift card. Read The Full Story

Hitachi CP-A100J creates ultraportable 56-inch touchscreen

Chris Davies, Oct 9th 2009 Discuss [0]

Short-throw projectors are nothing new, but Hitachi's latest does bring something different to the table: in fact it creates a table-top projected touchscreen surface. Pairing the company's CP-A100J short-throw projector and the UPIC Plus Wireless Interactive Panel 56-M, the system can recognize and track a digital pen as it moves across the huge 56-inch projection screen. Read The Full Story

Hitachi announces new HDDs aimed at DVRs

Shane McGlaun, Sep 10th 2009 Discuss [0]

I love my DVR and out of all the tech innovations of the last decade, the DVR is right at the top of my most important list. I can’t imagine going back to a VCR or other system for recording shows. Hitachi has announced a couple new HDDs that will make DVRs even better. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Week in Review – Week 32 2009

Shane McGlaun, Aug 9th 2009 Discuss [0]

The weekend is here again fellow geeks and geekettes so I am back with another week in review. Monday more rumors surfaced that has Apple launching that long anticipated tablet device this November. The rumors further claim that the tablet will be aimed at gaming and media use. Early this week Verizon cut the pricing on all its smartphones save a few of the new ones to $99. That makes us think lots of new smartphone hardware is on its way. Read The Full Story

Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000: world’s first 2TB 7,200rpm 3.5-inch HDD

Chris Davies, Aug 6th 2009 Discuss [0]

Hitachi have propelled themselves to the top of the desktop hard-drive league with the launch of the Deskstar 7K2000, the world's first 2TB 7,200rpm 3.5-inch HDD. Ousting Western Digital's slower 5,400rpm version, the new Deskstar offers 32MB cache, a 3Gb/s SATA interface and 10-percent idle power savings over previous models. Read The Full Story

Hitachi CP-X3010N network-projector unveiled

Chris Davies, Aug 3rd 2009 Discuss [0]

Hitachi have unveiled their latest networked projector, the CP-X3010N. Based on the existing X3010, the new projector boasts 3,000 lumen brightness, a 2,000:1 contrast ratio and 16W integrated speakers, but throws in wired ethernet connectivity and optional WiFi b/g. Read The Full Story

Hitachi SimpleNET NAS adapter and USB drives announced

Chris Davies, Jul 13th 2009 Discuss [0]

Hitachi have announced a new range of simple USB hard-drives, together with a basic NAS adapter which can connect two external drives to a network. The SimpleDRIVE Mini and SimpleTOUGH portable USB drives are available in 250, 320 and 500GB capacities, with the former adding ruggedness and the latter basic colors. Read The Full Story

Hitachi UltraVision, Alpha HDTVs headed to US

Brenda Stokes, May 27th 2009 Discuss [0]

Hitachi announced today that they will be releasing several HDTV models in the U.S. as early as this month as a part of their UltraVision and Alpha lines, further rounding out the company's LCD offerings for this year. The UltraVision series is set to have 1080p image quality and 120Hz panels. There will be three different models in this series include the L42S503, a 42-inch version which will go on sale next month for $999. The other two models are the L46S603 and the L55S603, which measure in at 46-inches and 55-inches, respectively and are set to be released in August and September for $1,299 and $1,799. The Alpha series was also revealed today, and it's more for the budget-friendly crowd with 60Hz panels. This series contains just two models, the L32A403 and the L42A403. These TVs measure in at 32-inches and 42-inches, respectively and are set to be shipped this month for $499 and $849.

Hitachi announces 11 new HDTV models

Brenda Stokes, Apr 9th 2009 Discuss [1]

Somebody over at Hitachi has been busy. No seriously. Like, they must be pulling all-nighters, or something because the company just announced 11--count 'em--11 new HDTV models that are set to be released soon. Read The Full Story

Hitachi CP-X2010 2,200 lumen projector

Chris Davies, Mar 27th 2009 Discuss [0]

Hitachi have announced a new triple-LCD projector, the Hitachi CP-X2010, with 2,200 lumen brightness and a 500:1 contrast ratio. The CP-X2010 also has integrated speakers, but unlike most onboard audio there's a full 16W on offer. Read The Full Story

Hitachi splits electronics and automotive divisions to cut costs

Brenda Stokes, Mar 19th 2009 Discuss [0]

So, the economy is pretty depressing right now. And it seems everywhere we look, there's another company going under or having to undergo serious restructuring. The latter is the case with Hitachi. In order to keep afloat, the company is splitting two of their major components into separate divisions.

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Hitachi’s InfiniGreen InfiniBand cables, more bandwidth, less power consumption

Daniel Lim, Mar 16th 2009 Discuss [0]

Consumers are seeking out more green and power-saving products, and frankly, there aren’t any different in IT industry. Hitachi new optical active cables solution, promised to cut cost by reducing power consumption while increase productivity, is the exactly what the IT, data communication and telecommunication industries are looking for right now. Read The Full Story