Computers

HP just announced the new HP DreamScreen. A wireless connected screen, HP says that it will become "the 'fourth screen' in people's lives, extending the enjoyment of digital content beyond a computer, TV and mobile phone."

The HP DreamScreen allows you to stay current with Facebook friends, listen to Internet radio, share Snapfish photos and enjoy music from your home networked PCs. It has 2GB of memory, 802.11 b/g connectivity, and a card reader. Digital content can be loaded using a USB drive or flash memory cards. Photos and music can be streamed wirelessly or moved to the HP DreamScreen by simply dragging and dropping from a networked PC. Read more

The Vue personal video network is a multi-camera system that lets you create your own video network and delivers live video wirelessly for you to see and share from your computer or flash-enabled mobile device.

The Vue system is a network of small, battery-powered wire-free cameras. The cameras stream real-time video directly to the Internet, viewable on most browsers. A low-power technology called FrameMesh allows the cameras to operate for up to a year without changing the battery.

It's easy to set up too. All you have to do to view live video (other than mount the cameras) is log onto your password-protected online account from your computer. No need to load software, run power cords, or configure your home network to operate. Read more

MSI just announced that the Wind Top All-in-One PC AE2200 is now available. Features include a built-in TV tuner, touch screen and HDMI connectivity. It also has improved performance from its predecessor, the AE2010, thanks to the Intel Pentium Dual Core E5400 processor.

Featuring a 500 GB hard drive and HDMI input, the new AE2200 can work as both a PC and a home entertainment media center. The AE2200 also includes a SuperMulti DVD Rewriter, Intel GMA X4500HD graphics card, 1080P Full-HD LCD display, wireless connectivity, 4 USB ports, 4-in-1 card reader and a built-in webcam and microphone. It comes loaded with the newest MSI Wind Note touch-enabled picture editing and touch writing software, and tons of other included software.

The Wind Top AE2200 is available now and starts in price at just $799.99.

The new Belkin Home Base lets anyone within an existing wireless network print to a single, shared printer from anywhere in the home. Simply attach an external hard drive to one of the USB ports on the device and you're ready to save and share pictures, music, and more.

Home Base will automatically back up the connected computer's files to a connected external hard drive, so you don't have to worry about sudden data loss. The device also has an automatic sharing feature, which automatically uploads your new photos to a Flickr or Picasa account. You can also access media files stored on your PS3 or Xbox 360.

Features:

• Connect and access up to 4 USB 2.0 devices over an existing wireless network
• Automatically back up files and share pictures on Flickr and Picasa
• Access media files stored on your gaming console
• Features push-button WPS security
• Compatible with 802.11b/g/n devices

The Belkin Home Base is now available for $129.99.

HP just rolled out several new notebook computers, including one with the industry's first 3-D PC surface technology. New to the line-up is the HP Mini 110 by Studio Tord Boontje, the HP ENVY, the HP Pavilion dm3 entertainment notebook, and the HP ProBook 5310m, the world's thinnest full-performance notebook.

The HP Mini 110 by Studio Tord Boontje weighs in at only 2.68 pounds and is just over an inch thin. Features include a 10.1-inch, mercury-free LED display and a 92 percent of full-size keyboard. The HP Mini 110 also is the first to have HP Imprint 3-D, a 3-D PC surface technology. Multiple layers of art on the top cover of the Mini appear to float on the surface while casting shadows onto lower layers to brings depth to the patterns.

A Windows Live Writer desktop icon is included for blogging and fast access to social networking sites. The Mini 110 by Studio Tord Boontje with Windows 7 Starter can be also be personalized with 15 wallpapers, a screen saver and a Stardock MyColors desktop theme – all unique to this product. Read more

Epson today announced an ultra-bright, ultra-portable projector for under $1,000 - the PowerLite 1716.

Weighing in at under four pounds, the new PowerLite 1716 is a multimedia projector designed for on-the-go professionals. Easy to set up and operate, it features XGA resolution and 2,700 lumens light output, USB Plug 'n Play, and also offers optional wireless add-ons.Read more

At CEDIA last week, Samsung announced the new P410M, an LED-based DLP Pocket Projector. The compact (5.8" W x 2.5" H x 5.7" D) P410M weighs less than two pounds and has a USB port so that media files can be played from any USB device without connecting the P410M to a computer. The projector also includes a built-in multimedia player, standard audio, video and PC inputs, and two stereo speakers. The LED can last up to 30,000 hours, consumes 30% less energy than traditional lamps and is mercury-free, making it easier to recycle.

Features include:

• Ultra portable weighing under 2 lbs
• Compact & Stylish Design at 5.8" W x 2.5" H x 5.7" D
• DLP optical engine with LED light source rated at 30,000 Hours life
• Up to 140% of NTSC color gamut
• Standard VGA-in (15-pin D-sub), RCA Composite Video in connectors
• Built-in 1W x 2 stereo speakers

The Samsung P410M Pocket Projector is now available for $599.

Dell just launched the new Studio XPS 8000 and Studio XPS 9000 desktop computers built with gamers and multimedia enthusiasts in mind. The Studio XPS includes Intel's newest desktop processors - the Core i5 Quad Core and Core i7 Quad Core, Integrated 7.1 high-definition surround sound, Optional Blu-ray Disc and Blu-ray Disc burner, and Optional 3D capabilities. The Dell Studio XPS 8000 starts in price at $799.

Dell also announced the Studio XPS 9000 with new performance graphics options. The Studio XPS 9000 is one of Dell's most powerful and expandable entertainment desktop computers. It starts in price at $849.

"Some people need every bit of performance they can get from their computer," said Michael Scheschuk, director of consumer products. "The Studio XPS 8000 and Studio XPS 9000 are some of the most powerful computers we have ever offered and have the capabilities to handle the most demanding tasks of high-def video, digital imaging and 3D gaming. They are designed to provide the best experience for today's most demanding users."

Nuance's Dragon NaturallySpeaking 10 software allows you to write documents, emails, search the Web, and even control your PC entirely by voice. Because most people speak at least three times faster than they type, Dragon makes it possible to get things done more quickly by voice than by relying on keyboards and mice alone, at speeds of up to 160 WPM. Dragon 10 is nearly twice as fast as the previous release and can deliver accuracy up to 99 percent, while never making a spelling mistake. The product actually learns from corrections over time, making speech a more natural and satisfying experience.

The newest release of Dragon delivers superior levels of accuracy and seamless integration with today's most popular applications including Microsoft Word and Outlook, Internet Explorer, Firefox, and popular instant message clients such as AOL Instant Messenger.Read more