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PowerDVD 10 Universal Video Player Converts 2D DVD Movies into 3D

by jessica on Wed, 2010-03-17 12:13


CyberLink PowerDVD 10

3D technology is showing up everywhere…in TVs, Blu-ray players, and now you can bring 3D viewing to your PC thanks to CyberLink's PowerDVD 10. The company's most advanced movie and media player to date, PowerDVD 10 uses TrueTheater 3D technology to convert 2D DVD movies and video files into 3D.

That's not all PowerDVD 10 does. Loaded with CyberLink's TrueTheater technologies (TrueTheater 3D, TrueTheater HD, TrueTheater Noise Reduction, TrueTheater Stabilizer), DVDs and video files are upscaled to HD; video noise is reduced and image stabilization is offered. Also, a "Mark II" update is scheduled for release this summer, adding Blu-ray 3D playback and 2D-to-3D video file conversion to the software. Mark II will be free for those who have already purchased PowerDVD 10 Ultra 3D.Read more

New Lexmark Pinnacle Pro901 Uses $4.99 Black Ink Cartridge

by jessica on Wed, 2010-03-17 05:00


Lexmark Pinnacle Pro901

Printers are a dime a dozen, right? We all know that while you can find an inexpensive printer at every office superstore, where the cost comes in is the ink. That changes with the latest from Lexmark. Aimed at small businesses, the new Pinnacle Pro901 all-in-one printer uses a black ink cartridge that costs only $4.99. That's right…just $4.99! We're not the only ones who are impressed. Yesterday at the Fifth Annual Small Business Summit 2010, the Pinnacle Pro901 was awarded a 2010 Hot Tech Demo Award.

The Lexmark Pinnacle Pro901 features 4-in-1 capability, a Web-connected, 4.3 inch capacitive touch screen, and, as mentioned before, the world's lowest-cost black ink at just $4.99.

In addition to print, scan, copy and fax functions, SmartSolutions applications are available for free download and include shortcuts such as Business Card Scanning and apps for office tasks such as Scan to Evernote and Stamps.com Shipping.Read more

ViewSonic Rolls Out Two New ULV Notebooks and an All-in-One PC

by jessica on Tue, 2010-03-16 12:54


ViewSonic VNB 141

ViewSonic's first ULV notebook was announced in January at CES and now the company has added two more notebooks to its ULV line, the 14-inch VNB141 ViewBook and 13.3-inch VNB132. ViewSonic also added a new 19" All-in-One PC to its lineup, the VPC190.

The ViewSonic 14" VNB141 ViewBook features a ULV SU7300 Intel Core 2 Duo processor, Windows 7 Home Premium, 2GB of RAM and 250GB hard drive. The VNB141 also has a 1.3MB built-in webcam, 6 cell battery and integrated DVD RW Super Multi Drive. Connectivity options include two USB ports, integrated 802.11b/g/n wireless, and VGA and HDMI outputs.Read more

TV Isn't a Contact Sport


Leatherheads

According to The Nielson Co., 106.5 million people watched Super Bowl XLIV.

Our kids grabbed most of their favorite Winter Olympics events on their smartphones or notebooks.

With less than 100 days to futbol's World Cup, we're all looking forward to the South African event. Tons of thrills, chills, spills, action. Lots of spectacular viewing quality; but according to the reports, we've responded about the same as everyone else.

Networks and stations expected us to be all over the action. Whether it's with the TV set, a notebook, smartphone or with the iNet, we are attached to TV viewing.

Sporting events have always driven big screen sales, and this year is no exception:

  • 115.5 mln LCD TVs to sell in 2010
  • 144 bln digital TVs will sell by 2011
  • 75% of HDTVs sold by 2011 will be LCD TVs
  • Flat panel TV spending to exceed $100 bln in 2010
  • 1080p LCD TV to generate $75.4 bln in 2011
  • 30% of cable subscribers would drop cable if shows were available over broadband
  • 78% of mobile TV users are in Asia-Pacific
  • 85% of HDTV owners are happy with picture quality
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New Samsung Multimedia Notebooks Hit Best Buy March 7

by jessica on Fri, 2010-03-05 15:33


Samsung R780

Samsung has a new line of notebook computers coming to Best Buy, and a new netbook already available. The R80 series notebooks feature Blu-ray Disc drives, nVIDIA GeForce graphics cards and HD LED Displays.

Running Windows 7 Home Premium, the notebooks also include a built-in Webcam, integrated microphone and HDMI output, allowing you to play Blu-ray movies or stream HD video directly to your TV.

The R80 series will be hitting Best Buy stores on March 7th. Read more

HP Unveils Touch-Enabled Convertible Tablet and Notebook PCs Businesses


HP EliteBook 2740p

Mar 01, 2010 -- HP today introduced its first multitouch-enabled tablet for business users as well as notebook PCs tailored for both enterprise and small and midsize businesses (SMBs).

The additions to the HP portfolio include:

  • HP EliteBook 2740p – an ultra-thin, multitouch-enabled convertible tablet that provides an interactive experience for businesses in health care, education, sales and more;
  • HP EliteBook 2540p – the company’s lightest EliteBook notebook PC, starting at only 3.3 pounds, is ideal for global and large corporate enterprises, the public sector and other businesses in need of a rugged, high-performance notebook; and
  • HP ProBook standard series (s-series) notebook PCs – four new models of the high-performing series provide a new design and sophisticated colors for everyday use.
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Belkin Updates Laptop Cooling Pad

by jessica on Thu, 2010-02-25 05:00


Belkin Laptop Cooling Pad

Keep your laptop cooler than ever before with Belkin's new and improved Cooling Pad. Due in stores this April, Belkin redesigned the Cooling Pad by repositioning the fan and adding an AirFlow Wing. That, along with its funky wave shape, optimizes circulation and lets hot air flow up and away from your laptop.

The fan on the Cooling Pad is USB-powered, so you won't have to deal with adapters or batteries. Plus, the Cooling Pad features a cable storage compartment at the base of the unit, so you can store the USB cable when not in use.

The Belkin Laptop Cooling Pad will be available in April 2010 in black and white for only $29.99. You can pre-order it now at Amazon.com.


Belkin Laptop Cooling Pad

ViewSonic's First ULV Notebook Now Available

by jessica on Mon, 2010-02-22 12:04


ViewSonic VNB131 ViewBook Pro

Introduced in January at CES, ViewSonic's first ULV notebook computer, the VNB131 ViewBook Pro, is now available.

At only an inch thick, the 13.3" VNB131 features the ULV SU7300 Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 320GB hard drive, 2GB internal memory and runs on the Windows 7 Home Premium OS. It also has removable DVD RW Super Multi ODD and up to 12 hours of battery life.

Additional features include a multi-touch keypad, 802.11b/g/n wireless, two USB 2.0 ports, a 7-in-1 card reader, HDMI and VGA connections. The VNB131 also sports a 6 cell battery for up to eight hours of computing time, plus an extra 3 cell battery that can be interchanged with the removable DVD ODD for an additional four hours of battery life – for a total of up to 12 hours.Read more

The Best Printer... What to Buy?


Brother HL-5340D laser printer

If you are in the market for printer that is perfectly suited for a small office or home office, printing principally letters, forms, e-mails, or other letter-sized black-and-white documents, this review may of particular interest. When laser printers first became available they were quite costly (in the thousands of dollars) as well as being large, heavy, and expensive to operate. That is no longer the case, but which one is now the "best buy?"

You can go to Best Buy (no pun intended), or simply look in the Sunday newspaper and you will see many varieties of printers-- principally laser and inkjet, multifunction and single-purpose -- available with a staggering array of features and prices. As mentioned earlier, if you operate a home office or a small office (or even a medium-size office) and have a frequent need for printing high-quality black-and-white output, the best solution is a dedicated laser printer, not an inkjet printer. So which one should you buy? At the BestStuff.com and Best Magazine offices we do a lot of printing. Over the past few years we have tested many printers, and we think we have a good answer for you; it is the Brother HL-5340D laser printer.Read more

Adobe Photoshop Turns 20!

by jessica on Thu, 2010-02-18 11:51


Adobe Photoshop 20th Anniversary logo

Ask any photographer, web designer or artist what photo software they use, and nine times out of ten the answer will be Adobe Photoshop. Why? Quite frankly, it is simply the best photo software available. I can say that, as it has been my photo editing software of choice for 14 years and counting. And I'm not the only one - photographers, designers, and fans all over the world will be celebrating the creative power of Photoshop beginning today, because on February 19, 2010, Photoshop turns 20!

In the United States, the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) will be hosting a Photoshop 20th Anniversary celebration in San Francisco at the Palace of the Fine Arts Theater today (Feb. 18). The event will feature Adobe's senior vice president of Creative Solutions, John Loiacono, as well as vice president of Photoshop Product Management, Kevin Connor, Photoshop co-creator Thomas Knoll and Adobe creative director and Photoshop evangelist, Russell Brown. To be a part of this celebration and view the live Webcast, visit: www.photoshopuser.com/photoshop20th. Read more

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