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Europe's number 1 notebook manufacturer has announced the new Xtreme 790 and Xtreme 840 notebooks. The X780 and X840 ranges feature NVIDIA's new 1GB GeForce GTX 280M GPU. Easily offering the fastest notebook graphics in the market, the new high-performance NVIDIA GPU promises blistering frame rates that are up to 50% faster than previous generation enthusiast notebook GPUs. Now put two of these together and what do you get? The new Xtreme 840 SLI range boasting the fastest notebook graphics solution your money can buy!

Both models will come equipped with Blu-Ray drives, up to 6GB of DDR3 1066MHz RAM, HDMI connectivity, full HD displays and Windows Vista Home Premium (64 bit) Edition (with free upgrade to Windows 7). You will also receive 4 USB ports, a 7-in1 Card Reader, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, up to 3TB of HDD and a unique 3 year "on-site" warranty as standard.Read more

The 2010 Audi R8 V10 is now shipping with an MSRP of $146,000 for the manual-equipped version, while the dual-clutch R tronic transmission bumps the price to $155,100. The standard R8 model with the 4.2L V8 engine will start at $114,200 this year, with the R tronic raising the price to $123,300.

Race Specs for the Audi R8 5.2L V10

• 525hp (386kW)
• 391lb-ft (530Nm) of torque
• 0-62mph (100km/h) time of just 3.9 seconds
• Top speed of 196mph (316km/h)

With the addition of the V10 engine, Audi moves the R8's performance into the supercar category, with 0-60mph ticking past in 3.7 seconds, which is just slightly faster than the 638hp Corvette ZR1.

Protect your smartphone from your busy day with the OtterBox Defender Series case. This new OtterBox case for the BlackBerry Curve 8900 incorporates three layers of protection against scratches, dust, shock and bumps:

• Layer 1: Thermal formed protective clear PVC membrane covers the key pad. Clear PC sheet covers the screen. Protects against scratching, as well as dust intrusion (layer optional depending on the level of ruggedization desired - it is not protected against water)
• Layer 2: Hi-impact polycarbonate shell
• Layer 3: Silicone skin absorbs bump and shock

MAGIX, a leader in multimedia software will be distributing its highly acclaimed Music Editing Software on HP laptops.

From the very beginning, MAGIX' idea was to give users who didn't have any previous music experience or knowledge the possibility to make their musical ideas a reality on their PC. Today, Music Maker is used by both beginners and advanced users to produce professional results quickly and easily in all musical genres including rock, hip-hop, dance and classical.

For those of you that don't have HP's new notebook, MAGIX is offering the Music Maker for 59.99 – Download this Music Recording and Editing Software now. The MAGIX Music Maker is also available for trial on Download.com.

JVC has just announced a new series of portable headphones for those who want to upgrade to top quality sound combined with a sleek, simple, modern design. The new JVC Black series includes two models, the HA-M750 and HA-S650, both designed to complement the latest generation of portable audio devices.

Both headphones are foldable over-the-head models finished in glossy and flat black. The ear pads are made of memory foam to provide excellent sound isolation and extra comfort, while a fully adjustable stainless steel headband ensures a secure fit.

The HA-M750 is a full-size "DJ-style" headphone with a 1.57-inch (40mm) driver unit for deep bass reproduction. It comes with a 3.94-foot (1.2 meter) pure copper cord as well as a 6.56-foot (two meter) extension cord. It also comes with a slim, gold-plated iPhone-compatible plug and a ¼-inch plug adapter. Read more

Guitar Hero today unveiled the final 15 tracks to be showcased in the epic 85 song set list in Guitar Hero 5. Among the varied collection of current hits and classic artists are Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire," TV On The Radio's "Wolf Like Me," Muse's "Plug In Baby," Stevie Wonder's classic "Superstition" and Nirvana's multi-award winning, chart-topping "Smells Like Teen Spirit."

Be sure to grab your copy of Guitar Hero 5 on September 1st!Read more

Expect to see the R-Design XC60 on sale after it debuts this September at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The XC60 will receive a specially tuned lowered sports chassis, a unique bodykit and custom 18- or 20-inch five-spoke aluminum wheels. The specially tuned chassis is stiffer and it has stronger damping.

The interior has been overhauled as well. The steering wheel, door moldings and pedals will all stand out, as they have been brushed with aluminum. Also, the seats have been covered with a new dual-tone leather design.

Currently, Volvo has not announced the price or availability of the R-Design XC60. However, there should be a lot more information available after its debut in September.

Belkin has launched a new Headphone Adapter for the iPod shuffle, so you can use any of your headsets with it. This adapter will be ideal for controlling your music, since there are no controls on the iPod shuffle itself.

The Headphone Adapter is equipped with controls that allow you to adjust volume, skip tracks, toggle between playlists, and hear a song title. The controls on the Headphone Adapter conveniently work the same way as those on the earbuds that are included with the iPod shuffle.Read more

The first portable HDD is the water-resistant and shock-proof SimpleTOUGH portable USB drive. It will be available in 250, 320, 500GB at $99.99, $119.99, $149.99 respectively. The SimpleTOUGH can survive a 3-meter fall and it features a twistable USB cable that's permanently affixed to the enclosure.

The other HDD is the stylish and colorful SimpleDRIVE Mini that is now shipping in red wine (250GB-$89.99), blue dusk (320GB-$109.99) and carbon fiber black (500GB-$139.99).

The USB/NAS adapter, SimpleNET, will allow up to two USB HDDs to be placed on a network. This is purely a convenience product, not a performance one, as it is only equipped with a 10/100 Ethernet jack. You can pick up the SimpleNET NAS adapter for a MSRP of $79.99.Read more

The HTC Touch Pro2 is a powerful, stylish device with an intuitive touch screen and user interface that enables customers to simplify their communication and mobile Internet experience while staying connected, informed and in control of work and life. The device will be available in a mocha finish to T-Mobile customers beginning August 12th.

Enabled for T-Mobile's expanding high-speed 3G network and Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g), the HTC Touch Pro2 offers fast data delivery and an enhanced Web-browsing experience along with popular features such as built-in GPS and location-based services.Read more