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Hitachi gone Green with two-platter 500GB CinemaStar C5K500

Daniel Lim, Feb 5th 2009 Discuss [0]

Green storages are in higher demand in consumer market, evidence can be seen from Western Digital coughed up its first 2TB single disk device in a much eco-friendly Green Caviar, instead of the Black Caviar performance series. So does Hitachi GST, their 4-gen CinemaStar now packed an EcoTrac classification, halogen-free design with 22-percent lower operation power requirement than previous model. The newest CinemaStar C5K500 family is a 250GB per disk design consumer electronics hdd with capacities start from 160GB to a dual-platter 500GB 2.5-inch form factor mobile drive. The drive spins at 5400 RPM, and only requires a low power of 1.4 watts to get data out and written on its disks. It’s targeting digital video applications such as DVR recording, digital video streaming or surveillance. Hitachi has not made pricing available for the CinemaStar C5K500, but shipment is expected to deliver worldwide in the second quarter of 2009.

Hitachi 3LCD SVGA+ projector CP-SC635 offers 4000 ANSI lumen

Daniel Lim, Jan 28th 2009 Discuss [0]

The Hitachi Business groups has let loose of an industry-grade projector with ANSI lumen rating of 4000. The 3LCD CP-SC635 sports a 4:3, natively SVGA+ (1400x1050) resolution screen panel with durable inorganic, and is able to resolve resolutions of up to 1600x1200. Also, Its HDMI connectivity allows HD video formats feed of up to 1080p at 60hz. Read The Full Story

Maxell Japan recalls DVD-R media, labeling ink were to blame

Daniel Lim, Jan 26th 2009 Discuss [0]

I quitted achieving data in DVD optical recording media ages ago, but my Aunt Sally in Osaka still can’t get enough of the lowest cost per gigabyte’s optical storage. She wouldn’t be please though, to hear that stacks of al-cheapo Maxell DVD-R of hers are being recalled due to manufacturing error. Hitachi has initiated a recall on its Maxell- DVR optical disk lineup due to labeling ink issues that could contaminate disk surface to dirt. Read The Full Story

Intel & Hitachi partner on SSD development

Chris Davies, Dec 2nd 2008 Discuss [0]

Given how well Intel's mainstream and enterprise solid-state drives are doing, you wouldn't think they'd need to partner up with anybody to move forward. Still, there have to be benefits from getting cosy with Hitachi, the world's third-largest hard-drive manufacturer. The two companies have announced a partnership to jointly-develop SSDs. Read The Full Story

Hitachi CP-X10000 projector is latest pro offering

Brenda Stokes, Nov 25th 2008 Discuss [0]

If you have a need for a professional projector, then you might want to seriously consider the Hitachi CP-X10000. This projector packs in the features for the professional AV crowd, making it really stand out from the pack. Read The Full Story

Hitachi Maxell HP-NC20.IPs battery-free noise-reducing iPod headphones

Chris Davies, Nov 19th 2008 Discuss [0]

Hitachi Maxell have announced a set of noise-cancelling iPod earphones that require no batteries. Instead, the Apple-only earbuds rely on the iPod's own battery. The HP-NC20.IPs have an iPod dock connector rather than a 3.5mm headphone plug, and use a separate volume slider on the plug itself as the PMP's own volume control will not affect the headphones. Read The Full Story

Hitachi CP-X809J & CP-WX410J super-bright projectors

Chris Davies, Nov 17th 2008 Discuss [0]

Hitachi Japan have announced two new projectors, the CP-X809J and the CP-WX410J. Intended for business use rather than home entertainment, the projectors still could appeal to individual users not least because of their brightness levels. The WX410J comes in at 3,000 lumens, while the X809J raises the bar even further at 5,000 lumens. Read The Full Story

Hitachi 5K500.B 500GB 2.5-inch hard-drive with BDE & eco-credentials

Chris Davies, Nov 11th 2008 Discuss [0]

Hitachi have announced a 500GB 2.5-inch hard-drive that combines optional Bulk Data Encryption (BDE) for hard-drive-level data security with environmentally-friendly features such as halogen-free design and the industry's lowest read/write power specification. In fact, Hitachi are so pleased with the 5K500.B that they've awarded it their new EcoTrac classification: the label describes devices that minimize the eco impact of product design, manufacturing, operation and disposal. Read The Full Story

Panasonic takeover of Sanyo close to completion, claim sources

Chris Davies, Nov 3rd 2008 Discuss [1]

Panasonic's takeover of Sanyo could be days away from a full announcement, according to the latest rumors from sources close to the deal. While Panasonic would only say that no official statement of the takeover bid had been made, three sources speaking on condition of anonymity have claimed that Panasonic President Fumio Ohtsubo and Sanyo President Seiichiro Sano met last month and agreed, in principle, to the deal. Read The Full Story

Hitachi concept WOOO camcorder can stream HD video on TV wirelessly

Daniel Lim, Oct 2nd 2008 Discuss [0]

Hitachi at CEDIA 2008 showcases a concept digital camcorder that is capable of streaming HD video to a TV display wirelessly. The prototype video camera captures video on its HDD in HD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format, and has an SDIO standard IEEE802.11g module to transmit live feed or captured video to TV via an access point. Read The Full Story

Hitachi revealed 15mm thin 37-inch LCD at CEATEC 2008

Daniel Lim, Sep 30th 2008 Discuss [0]

At CEATEC 2008, Hitachi demonstrated an Alpha IPS 32-inch WXGA LCD panel with 19mm at its thinnest part. A year later, the company has rolled up a new prototype with thinner profile, bigger screen at Full HD resolution. As reported last week, the new 37-inch IPS LCD panel has 15mm at its thinnest part. It also features an RGB backlit LCD panel with Full HD resolution of 1920x1080. Read The Full Story

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SlashGear Week in Review – Week 39 2008

Chris Davies, Sep 28th 2008 Discuss [0]

Netbooks made their typical strong showing this week, with ASUS announcing their intention to put 3G HSUPA into the Eee PC 901. Meanwhile their N10 was reviewed and deemed the first netbook “suitable for serious gaming“, a promising title indeed. Lenovo’s S10 also hit reviewers’ benches, making a strong – if at times warm – case for the smallest IdeaPad, while Packard Bell unveiled their ‘dot’, targeted much more at the budget end of the scale. They’ll have a fight on their hands, though; SlashGear reviewed the Acer Aspire One this week too, and when it comes to value for money it’s a tough one to beat.

Arguably the biggest news of the week, however, has been T-Mobile’s G1 – the first Android-based handset to be officially announced. Our sister-site AndroidCommunity.com ran a Live Blog of the whole event (and gave away a G1 to one lucky forum member), and we’ve got the photo galleries and hands-on video to show for it.

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