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The ASUS TV monitor T1 series combines the best in desktop monitor and LCD TV technology to deliver HD TV broadcasting and Full HD Blu-ray Disc playback for the ultimate entertainment and work experience. Equipped with inbuilt TV tuners, these large screen monitors—available in 22-, 24- and 27-inch sizes—allow users to watch digital (DVB-T) and analog (PAL/SECAM) channels and enjoy all common TV functions in Europe.

The T1 Series also boasts surround sound with a pair of 7-Watt speakers, a rich complement of I/O ports catering to various connectivity needs and ASUS' exclusive Splendid Video Intelligence Technology for spectacular color reproduction.

Other Specs:

• Full HD 1080p (1920x1080)
• Inputs: HDMIx2, SCARTx2, D-Sub, Composite, Component, S-Video, audio-in jack, S/PDIF out, audio out, earphone out and CI slot
• Contrast ratio: 20,000:1

No word yet on a ship date or MSRP. Check out the full spec sheet and press release here.

Griffin's case line-up is as diverse as the BlackBerry family itself. Available today are the Elan Clip for BlackBerry Bold 9000, Elan Form for BlackBerry Storm, FlexGrip for BlackBerry Pearl, iClear for BlackBerry Curve 8300, iClear for BlackBerry Pearl, and Screen Care Kit for BlackBerry Storm.

Elan Clip

Griffin's Elan Clip case combines quick access with the security of a belt clip. The case features an elegant genuine leather outer case, wrapped around a durable polycarbonate shell for protection that looks great. The built-in belt clip swivels, too.

Elan Form

Elan Form provides two layers of protection for the BlackBerry Storm 9500 and 9530 in a slim, no-clip design. The premium black leather outer layer is bonded to an impact-resistant polycarbonate inner shell that slides snug over the Storm.Read more

Alfa Romeo just announced that it will be bringing its 8C Competizione Spider Convertible to the U.S. in January. Only 500 of these models will be built and 34 of them will show up here in the states.

Built in Modena, Italy, and sharing its mechanicals with the Maserati Granturismo, you can expect the 8C Spider to be a beautifully built vehicle. Equipped with a 4.7L V8 engine, this Alfa produces 450hp (335kW) at 7,000rpm. Also, the engine has been paired to a self-shifting 6-speed gearbox (with computerized selection of the gears via levers behind the steering-wheel), and a self-blocking differential unit.Read more

LG's new LH90 series, available now through national retailers such as Best Buy and other leading electronics dealers, offer consumers advanced picture quality, smart energy savings and stylish design. The new LH90 series of LCD HDTVs features full-array LED backlighting with 2,000,000:1 Mega Contrast for unsurpassed picture quality and color detail.

The LH90 employs local dimming technology for precise automatic picture control, resulting in deeper blacks and wider color gamut. The addition of TruMotion 240Hz technology ensures smooth motion even during fast-action sports and movie scenes. Built-in THX Movie Mode on the LH90 provides consumers with a one-button solution for experiencing studio color, black levels and clean signal processing. Also, the the LH90 meets the latest Energy Star 3.0 specifications.

The LH90 is available in 55-, 47-, and 42-inch class sizes and has a MSRP of $3,199.95, $2,399.95, and $1,899.95 respectively.

The new Next Class personal laptops were created specifically to meet the everyday needs of college students. The four-unit line was manufactured in partnership with HP, Toshiba, Sony, & Dell, and is available exclusively at Best Buy stores nationwide and online at www.bestbuy.com now through fall.

Through Best Buy's research, they came up with what most students want out of a laptop and Best Buy created that: Extended battery life; low weight and portable design for easy transport; personalized design, yet professional; full virus protection; preloaded with necessary software (specifically a full version of Office Home and Student); and an affordable price point.Read more

The flagship 256GB Crucial M225 SSD screams at an impressive 250MB/sec read speed and a 200MB/sec write speed. The new Crucial SSDs enhance system performance by improving operating system boot and application load times. They also utilize a SATA 2.0 (3Gb/s) interface and feature MLC NAND flash components housed in an industry standard 2.5-inch drive enclosure, making a Crucial M225 SSD easy to install.

Available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB models, the trio is also fully compatible with the Crucial SK01 external drive storage kit. Basically, this is an enclosure for your SSD.

Crucial SSDs are available in 64GB (currently $169.99/£104.99/€120.99), 128GB (currently $329.99/£201.99/€143.99), and 256GB (currently $599.99/£367.99/€424.99) capacities online at www.crucial.com/ssd, www.crucial.com/uk/ssd, or www.crucial.com/eu/ssd, and through select channel partners.

The Cricket TXTM8 was built for text and picture messaging, and is ideal for keeping connected with friends and family through social networks, email and Mobile Web. Cricket MyHomeScreen provides access to news, sports, entertainment and weather at users' fingertips. A vertical slide opens to reveal a QWERTY keypad beneath the 2.2-inch TFT color display.

The phone also features a 1.3MP camera with zoom, an MP3 player, microSD memory card slot, voice recognition, and stereo Bluetooth, as well as, tri-band connectivity. Personalization is easy with an on-device storefront for ringtones, ringback tones, graphics and games & applications.

The Cricket TXTM8 is available now at Cricket retail stores and dealers for $159.99. For more information, check out www.mycricket.com.

Samsung has just announced its new HT-BD3252 home theater system that combines a high quality viewing experience with powerful audio and an array of advanced networking options in a boldly designed player that can help convert almost any living space into a premium HD showroom.

This system delivers theater-like sound and exceptional video playback with its integrated Blu-ray player, which supports BD-Live interactive content. Consumers can instantly stream the latest SD and HD content from Netflix and access Pandora's library of online music right on their TV (subscriptions required). Starting in the Fall of 2009, BLOCKBUSTER OnDemand service will become available via a future firmware upgrade.Read more

Toshiba is taking photo sharing to new heights with its new Digital Media Frames. They deliver real-time information through its partnership with FrameChannel, such as personalized weather, traffic, and sports scores, as well as, music and video to any room in the connected home.

This isn't just a photo frame. Picture the possibilities of a fun, interactive product that not only displays photos but also makes it possible for users to automatically share priceless memories with friends and family anywhere in the world thanks to FrameChannel. Currently, there are over 1,000 free channels to choose from in 19 categories with selections like People.com, Men's Tennis, 3-Day Forecast, Stock Quotes and Facebook, to name a few. Users can subscribe to their favorite channels and their Toshiba Digital Media Frame will automatically update with real-time information.Read more

Last year's Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Gathering of Eagles festival saw a custom Mustang from Ford auctioned off at $500,000. This year, Ford plans to auction off another Mustang GT, dubbed the AV-X10 Dearborn Doll.

This 2010 Mustang GT will come equipped with a glass roof, and thanks to Ford Racing, it will produce a solid 550hp (410kW) from its 4.6L V8 engine. Under the hood is a supercharger kit, a high-flow FR500S exhaust system, a short throw shifter, a new handling pack featuring dampers and lowering springs and an anti-roll bar. Read more