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MSI Computer has announced the availability of the new Wind U210 ultraportable notebook PC.

Weighing in at 3.2 pounds, Wind U210 is the company's first notebook to feature the AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 1.6 GHz processor. It has a 12.1" HD (1366x768) 16:9 aspect ratio LCD with ATI Radeon X1250, 250 GB hard drive, 2GB of DDR2 memory, 1.3M webcam, HDMI port, 3 USB 2.0 ports, VGA port, 4x1 card reader, as well as an energy efficient 6-cell battery with a 4+ hour life. For more comfortable typing, the keyboard is MSI's EDS (Ergonomic De-stress) keyboard with keys that are 51% larger than a standard keyboard.

The new Wind U210 is available now for just $429.99. For more information visit www.msimobile.com

Samsung just announced its latest CCFL-backlit LCD TV– the 65" LCD 650 Series (LN65B650) with 1080p resolution. The LN65B650 features Auto Motion Plus 120Hz refresh rate, fast 4ms response time to reduce blurring, and high contrast ratios for deeper blacks. The LN65B650 also has networking and connectivity capabilities, and meets the latest Energy Star qualifications.

Other features include:

• Ultra Clear Panel technology: enhances colors and reduces glare in rooms with a lot of ambient light.
• Wide Color Enhancer 3: ensures accurate reproduction of colors with shows, movies, games and more, regardless of the viewing environment.
• Samsung Medi@2.0 suite: Ready for both wired and wireless connectivity, get content via the Internet@TV - Content Service, built-in Content Library, DLNA and more. Internet@TV delivers access to Internet content from Yahoo!, Flickr, YouTube, and more via easy-to-use TV widgets.
• USB 2.0 interface: Easily share and view media files on your TV from a digital camera, MP3 player, or even a thumb drive.

It also includes 4 HDMI inputs, two component cable slots, RCA and USB jacks. The LN65B650 supports VGA, Optical audio out and RS-232 serial adapters.

The Samsung LN65B650 will be available this month for about $6000.

Sony just introduced a new line of super-thin BRAVIA LCD HDTVs at CEDIA – the XBR10 series. The XBR10 models feature an edge-lit LED backlight, a contrast ratio of over 1,000,000:1, and also deliver 1080p wireless transmission of HD signals from a separate media box to a receiver embedded in the TV, so your components can be placed out of sight.

The XBR10 series also feature Sony's Motionflow 240Hz technology, an Ethernet connection, USB input, and are Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) compliant, giving you access to photos, music, and video stored on a PC or other DLNA server using the XMB interface and the TV's remote control. Read more

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.

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 Toshiba REGZA series will see three new additions to its lineup, the XV648, ZV650 and SV670.

First, the REGZA XV648, which will excel when there is extra light in the room. It features Toshiba's CrystalCoat technology that stops ambient room light reflections from washing out the picture, creating 30 percent better contrast in bright rooms.

Next, the REGZA ZV650, which will come equipped with Toshiba's ClearScan 240 technology combing 120 frames per second with advanced Backlight Scanning Technology to create a 240Hz effect. This new system also helps the ZV650 series attain its high 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, combining amazing picture clarity and incredible picture depth.

Finally, the REGZA SV670 will feature FocaLight Full Matrix LED with Local Dimming. The local dimming allows deep blacks without sacrificing peak white brightness for an all-new level of picture quality with a previously unattainable 2M:1 dynamic contrast ratio.

All of these will be launching in June and August this year. Get the sizes, release dates and prices here.

Now hailed as the thinnest LCD TV, the JVC GD-32X1 will feature Genessa Premium (a 36bit processing engine), 2x HDMI, RGB, component, composite, plus, other inputs. With a Full HD (1920 × 1080) screen, this LCD will have a contrast ratio of 4,000:1. Also, the GD-32X1 will support sRGB up to 100% and Adobe RGB up to 90%. Although this is super thin, not having an OLED screen severely lessens the contrast ratio. But, because this does not have an OLED screen, it should be a lot less expensive.

Currently, there is no word on a price, but the JVC GD-32X1 should launch in Japan this August. There should be a global launch soon after that.

The new JVC Xiview LT-42WX70 is a 42-inch, 120Hz, 1080p LCD TV monitor that targets digital imaging professionals and enthusiasts using high-end digital SLR cameras, allowing them for the first time to see the subtle colors, details and textures of their images faithfully reproduced.

The available color modes (depending on the source's signal) are:

• Wide (the TV's color space)
• Normal (ITU-R BT.709; HDTV standards)
• x.v.Color (xvYCC extended gamut)
• sRGB (same primaries as HDTV)
• Adobe RGB and sRGB (Adobe RGB color spaces are exclusive for viewing digital still images.)

Also, JVC uses its new high-quality GENESSA Picture Engine with 12-bit (x RGB = 36-bit) for truly accurate and natural colors. The 120HzClear Motion Drive III (100Hz for PAL video signals) in the engine reduces blurring on LCD TVs, helping to make images with rapid movement clearer and smoother using a high-precision interpolation algorithm.

The JVC LT-42WX70 is available now for $2,399.95. Grab the full press release here.