HD DVD and Blu-ray at CES 2007
HW Upgrade :: Friday, January 12, 2007
“With CES in full swing, we give a quick recap of the major announcements for both high definition formats. Both the HD DVD and Blu-ray groups have held press conferences in which they outlined growth strategies along with new product announcements and we give you the inside scoop.”
Broadcast your PC to the World
AOA Forums :: Friday, January 12, 2007
One of our members, Aghastpumpkin, has written a guide on installing and using Orb. This software allows you to stream media content and transfer files from your own PC to another PC, over the internet. Orb also allows you to watch TV stations to which the remote PC’s tuner card is tuned in to.
Sapphire X1950 Pro Ultimate Review
Technic 3d :: Friday, January 12, 2007
“The Sapphire X1950 Pro Ultimate arrived Technic3D. As good is the Graphic Card X1950 Pro with Zalman Cooling and more Power really against others Graphic Cards? Technic3D will see that, with Overclocking, in the following Review.”
XFX Geforce 7600GT Fatal1ty – Cooler and Faster than others
Madshrimps :: Friday, January 12, 2007
“With the official release of the NVIDIA G80 based high end video cards in November last year, it is only a matter of months before we see new mid-range mayhem released for every budget minded gamer out there. At the very last moment XFX decided to satisfy gamers with one of the last G70 based video cards, their 7600GT Fatal1ty edition features passive cooling and faster clock speeds at a competitive price. How much faster? We find out.”
Announces GeForce 7 Series HDMI Graphic Cards to Provide High-Definition Digital A/V
Sparkle :: Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Based on NVIDIA’s award-winning GeForce 7 GPU architecture, SPARKLE GeForce 7 Series HDMI graphics cards include SPARKLE SF-HPX76GDH graphics card, SPARKLE 7900 GS 256/512M GDDR3 HDMI graphics cards, SPARKLE 7600 GS GDDR3 LOW PROFILE HDMI graphics card and SPARKLE 7300 GT GDDR3 LOW PROFILE HDMI graphics card. All these SPARKLE GeForce7 series HDMI graphic cards come equipped with HDMI connector to deliver an entire realm of fantasy gaming experience to your desktop ensures that you will not have to be limit your fantasies to just your desktop. By encapsulating the entire High-Definition video and audio signal into a single cable, SPARKLE GeForce7 series HDMI graphic cards replace the need for many separate analog cables. Meanwhile, since HDMI is 100% digital, there is no compression or conversion necessary from the digital source.
ATI 8.33.6 Display Drivers
Phoronix :: Wednesday, January 10, 2007
“A new month, a new set of display drivers. Coming out of the AMD camp today is Catalyst 7.1 and fglrx 8.33.6. There are a few noteworthy changes in this ATI Linux driver release, which is what we have detailed in this article along with our usual set of graphics benchmarks. This Linux driver is also the first that provides preliminary support for the Radeon X2000 R600 series for both notebook and desktop components.”
Gigabyte GV-RX195P256D-RH ATi Radeon X1950Pro Video Card Review
Overclockers NZ :: Wednesday, January 10, 2007
“Finally, with the release of RV570 VPU, a.k.a. ATi Radeon X1950Pro, we are blessed with native CrossFire, which eliminates the resolution and Master/salve cards limitations; the VPUs are connected via the two CrossFire connectors found on the upper left hand side of the cards. In addition to the native CrossFire mode, the ATi RV570 is the first ATi VPU to be made with 80nm process technology, which further reduces the power consumption and heat output.”
TiVo Software on Motorola Cable Boxes & Series 3 Update
The Tech Lounge :: Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Tivo, probably my favorite Consumer Electronics company, made a few important announcements here at CES 2007. The first and most important announcement is the unveiling of the TiVo software ported to work on Motorola cable boxes that are subscribed to the Comcast cable network. This is different than TiVo’s own Series 3 model DVR in that it uses Motorola hardware and doesn’t use CableCards – that matters because current CableCard technology is unidirectional. The hardware inside the Motorola boxes is capable of two-way communication, enabling such features as Video On Demand (VOD) and viewing any channels that are allocated to Switched Digital Video (SDV) system. TiVo has, by far, the best PVR interface and features, while their hardware is lacking because they aren’t in the loop between cable companies and their hardware providers (Motorola, Cisco/Scientific Atlanta). Personally as a Cox subscriber, I can’t wait until TiVo is offered on our SA cable boxes.
ATI Catalyst 7.1 with Control Panel
NGO HQ :: Wednesday, January 10, 2007
“We have noticed that some people still prefer to use the old Control Panel (CP) over the Catalyst Control Center (CCC). As a result we have decided to incorporate the Control Panel into the newly released Catalyst 7.1. Enjoy!”
Dual-GPU X1950 Pro in the flesh.
Hexus :: Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Laid bare and next to a not-so-small Sony Ericsson K800i for reference, the dual-GPU board packs in a couple of Radeon X1950 Pro GPUs clocked in at a reference 580/1400 for GPU and RAM, respectively. Hooking them together is a bridge chip that you see just below the left-hand GPU. The card is equipped with a 1024MiB framebuffer, equally split over both GPUs. The PCB is also taller than normal, although enthusiasts considering this kind of SKU should have adequate room in their chassis.
Free Music Identification and Metadata Service Launches at CES 
MusicIP :: Tuesday, January 09, 2007
World’s largest digital music identification solution provides an affordable way to take music-centric projects and applications to the next level
Klipsch Introduces Family of Multi-Room Products with Wireless KlipschCast Technology
Klipsch :: Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Most home theater products available today lack expansibility and confine owners to one room of the house. In response, Klipsch is launching a high-end multi-room product series that wirelessly streams the company’s high-performance sound throughout the home. The new KlipschCast™ family lets users “build” a superior multi-room audio system for music and movies without having to wire, cut holes or retrofit in any way.
Klipsch Introduces Family of Multi-Room Entertainment
Klipsch :: Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Products With Wireless KlipschCast™ Technology New wireless multi-room system delivers company’s signature high-performance sound
Klipsch Introduces RoomGroove
Klipsch :: Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Designed for users who want high-performance surround sound minus the hookup hassle, the new straightforward Klipsch CS-500 DVD Entertainment System is the ticket to dynamic music and movie sound with fewer wires and less components.
Klipsch Introduces CS-500 DVD Entertainment System
Klipsch :: Tuesday, January 09, 2007
New high-performance 2.1 system simulates effect of larger, five-speaker set up CS-500
Klipsch Amplifies TV Sound With Add-On Audio Solution
Klipsch :: Tuesday, January 09, 2007
New 2.1 virtual surround sound system easily enhances viewing experience
Klipsch Ups the iPod® Speaker Ante With New iGroove SXT
Klipsch :: Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Additionally, the CS-700 serves as a hub for wirelessly transmitting CD-quality audio to not only its local subwoofer, but also other related Klipsch products such as the new RoomGroove Music Center. Sold separately, the RoomGroove requires no wiring beyond a power cord and has a retractable iPod® dock. Alone, each product is engineered to be a top performer in its category, but together the CS-700 and one or more RoomGroove units let users “build” a high-performance multi-room audio system that wirelessly streams music, TV or movie sound all over the house.
MICRODISPLAY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES CUSTOMERS, SUPPLIERS AND SHIPPING DATES FOR ITS LARGE-SCREEN HDTVS 
MicroDisplay :: Tuesday, January 09, 2007
AKAI and Memorex Sign On with MicroDisplay Corporation to Bring Customers 1080P Rear-Projection, Single-Chip LCOS HDTVs in Summer 2007
MicroDisplay Announces Shipping Dates for Large-Screen HDTVs
MicroDisplay :: Tuesday, January 09, 2007
AKAI and Memorex Sign On with MicroDisplay Corporation to Bring Customers 1080P Rear-Projection, Single-Chip LCOS HDTVs in Summer 2007
BG Corp. Introduces First THX Ultra2
BG Corp. :: Tuesday, January 09, 2007
World´s First In-Wall with Ultra2™ Certification and New THX Balanced Bass-line™ — Delivers Powerful, Vibration-Free Performance
Dell intros new 22″, 27″ wide-screen displays 
Engadget :: Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Not content with its existing lineup of 20″, 24″, and 30″ wide-screen displays, Dell introduced two more models with new sizes at its CES keynote: the 22″ E228WFP and the 27″ 2707WFP. The former is priced at $329—cheaper than the popular 20″ 2007WFP—and has a native resolution of 1680×1050 with a 5ms response time, 800:1 contrast ratio, 300cd/m² brightness, and a 160° viewing angle. In other words, it’s a slightly bigger version of the existing E207WFP, with which it shares the same specs and native resolution.
Talk Back: In Praise of Sat/Sub Sets
Digital Trends :: Monday, January 08, 2007
” In the best of all possible worlds, I’d get a chance to hear any speaker I review before I review it. In the real world—where even three major trade shows a year don’t offer enough first-hand demos for a busy, quota-driven audio editor to work with—I look at product literature and pictures instead. And the first thing I look at is size. Would it surprise you to learn that I prefer smaller speakers to larger ones? If you assume that’s because of my workspace, you’re half-right. My 19 by 14 by 9 foot room totals just under 2400 cubic feet, making it more suitable for small and midsized speakers than for big, bulky ones. And I’m the first to admit that, having been through one hernia operation, I’d like to limit the chances of undergoing another one.”
Xbox 360 HD-DVD Player review
Driver heaven :: Monday, January 08, 2007
“With the recent launch of the Xbox 360 HD-Drive in the UK, Microsoft aim to bring High Definition movies to the masses. With the Xbox 360 HD-DVD drive retaiing for a mere £130 it certainly appears to be the ideal “value for money solution”. Even when factoring in the additional cost of a Xbox 360 Premium this works out less than many standalone HD players which are currently selling for around the £450 mark. Also can we get it working with a Windows based PC?”
Win 2 900GTs for SLI
Bjorn 3d :: Monday, January 08, 2007
I am having a simple contest to let some lucky person win a pair of XFX 7900GT’s.
Foxconn Geforce 8800 GTX
Hardware Overclock Austria :: Monday, January 08, 2007
Hardwareoverclock Austria is proud to present our latest Review. They has reviewed the Foxconn Geforce 8800 GTX videocard, one of the most beautiful geforce 8 card, which can get at present.
Mitsubishi WD-57831 Review
Digital Trends :: Monday, January 08, 2007
“Mitsubishi’s WD-57831 is a 57W widescreen 16:9 HDTV, designed to produce exceptional images from all (both standard and high definition) video sources. The WD-57831 is certainly a crowd pleaser! If ever a TV was designed for watching high definition programming (standard definition images aren’t too shabby either), enjoying Home Theater, viewing movies, or watching stills from your digital camera, this is the one! Happily, it’s not just the size of the screen that impresses, but the images displayed on it. The set includes dual antenna RF inputs, two rear A/V/S-Video inputs, three HD-level component video inputs, two HDMI w/HDCP inputs, two IEEE 1394, one A/V/S-Video, one component video, and RF outputs. Convenience features include twin-tuner PIP (picture-in-picture) and TV Guide On Screen (that worked flawlessly with my local cable system, Cablevision). ”
WHDI: The New Wireless HDMI Frontier?
Design Technica :: Monday, January 08, 2007
“Wouldn’t the world be a better wireless place if we could enjoy high definition audio and video without cluttering the home media room with yards of cable? It certainly would be nice to be able to relax and not stare at the rat’s nest sitting behind your television. One upcoming wireless solution which hopes to bring this home entertainment dream to reality is called WHDI and is being offered by a company named Amimon. WHDI, which stands for Wireless High Definition Interface, is seen by Amimon co-founder and vice president of marketing and business development Noam Geri as being a dream come true for those wanting to enjoy the next threshold in home entertainment pleasure. ”
