Oscar Winner Hudson ready for her CD Close-up

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By Ann Donahue

LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Jennifer Hudson doesn't drink coffee. Doesn't like it, she says. Doesn't need it, counters her manager, Miguel Melendez.
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Posted on Sat, 9 Aug 2008 02:02:19 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

LG first to mass-produce Halogen-free 13.3 inch LCD Panel

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LG announces that they will commence mass-production of environmentally friendly 13.3 inch notebook display panels this month.

The new LCD panels are halogen-free, meaning that the concentration of Bromine (Br) and chlorine (Cl) got dramatically reduced in these panels. Read more

Posted on Mon, 4 Aug 2008 00:40:25 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

I4U News powered by Panther Express CDN Service

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We have partnered with Panther Express to optimize the experience of our site for you. Panther Express is a global provider of high-performance content delivery services (CDN).

By using Panther Express all images and static content on our site is delivered to you faster, wherever you are. Read more

Posted on Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:58:40 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Samsung Announces Series 8 LCD HDTVs

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This week Samsung announced a new Series 8 LCD HDTV line. Series 8 TVs feature Samsung’s take on functional art with an attractive design. The TVs in the series are only 1.9-inch wide at the thickest point. All of the models can support up to full 1080p resolution and use 120Hz refresh rates.

The series includes the 850 and 860 models and both models will come in either 46-inch or 52-inch screen sizes. Contrast ratio for all models is 50000:1 dynamic and both feature integrated downward firing speakers with a sub and SRS TruSurround XT. Read more

Posted on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:56:53 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Home Servers will render CD Racks obsolete

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By Antony Bruno

DENVER (Billboard) - Converting to a fully digitized entertainment library is a good way to cut down on clutter in the house. So what replaces the CD rack once you do?
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Posted on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:59:10 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Toshiba Regza ZF LCD HDTV features PS3 Cell Chip

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At the IFA 2008 Toshiba will introduce the first LCD HDTV containing the power of the CELL CPU known from the Sony PS3.

The Cell chip in the Toshiba Regza ZF-series is used for Resolution+. Toshiba's Resolution+ creates upscaled images from SD sources that are supposedly very close to HD quality. Read more

Posted on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony KDL-32XBR6 32-inch LCD HDTV Review

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The test lab over at our review partner Digital Trends published a review of the Sony KDL-32XBR6 32-inch LCD HDTV.

Quote from the review: "Depending on the source you read, Sony is among the top television sellers in the United States. Ever since the fabled Trinitron (introduced way back in 1968 if you can believe it), the company is practically synonymous with TV. After a few missteps several years ago as it let the flat-panel parade go by, Sony got its Mojo back and now has dozens of flat panel sets ranging from 11-inch OLEDs to a 70-inch LCD for a cool $30K. In between are more models than you can shake a remote at or possibly try to remember. However, if you're looking for Sony's best, think XBR Series-which is what we did when we wanted to test a compact HDTV that could neatly fit in a small apartment's living room or bedroom. Read more

Posted on Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

50MP CCD Image Sensor unveiled by Kodak

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Eastman Kodak Company unveiled the world’s first 50 million pixel CCD image sensor for professional photography.

At 50 million pixels, or megapixels, the sensor captures digital images with unprecedented resolution and detail. For instance, with a 50 megapixel camera, in an aerial photo of a field 1-½ miles across, you could detect an object about the size of a small notebook computer (1 foot by 1 foot).
What’s more, the KODAK KAF-50100 Image Sensor features a newly designed pixel that is smaller in size than the pixel used in current products for this professional market. This new pixel also reduces “click-to-capture” time for improved camera response, lowers power consumption for improved battery life, and improves color fidelity without compromising on the benefits to be enjoyed from larger pixel sizes. Read more

Posted on Tue, 8 Jul 2008 08:00:25 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

LG Display Q2 seen surging, but LCD Outlook dimmer

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By Rhee So-eui

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean flat screen maker LG Display Co Ltd and two smaller Taiwanese rivals are set to post profits for the second quarter that more than trebled thanks to strong demand for TVs and tight supplies of PC panels.
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Posted on Fri, 4 Jul 2008 07:45:07 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Mitsubishi introduces Premium LCD HDTVs with integrated Sound Projector

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Mitsubishi introduced a pair of new Ultra Thin Frame premium flat panel HDTVs today that feature integrated Sound Projectors. The two sets are the 46-inch screen LT-46149 and the 52-inch screen LT-52149 models.

The integrated sound projector uses an array of 16 speakers to reproduce a true 5.1 surround sound listening experience without needing speakers or wiring to accomplish it. Both models also feature a 120Hz refresh rate and the ability to display HD programming. The 46-inch set will retail for $3299 and the 52-ich set will sell for $3699. Read more

Posted on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:36:31 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

ViewSonic Introduces New 26-inch LCD

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ViewSonic announced its latest LCD display today called the VA262wm. The display is a 26-inch size and features the 1920 x 1200 resolution found on 24-inch LCDs. The display sells for $529 and features a wide array of inputs for connecting various components.

Inputs include HDMI, VGA, and DVI with HDCP. The connectivity options allow the connecting of multiple devices like Blu-ray players, computers and game consoles. The display also has built-in 2.5-watt dual stereo speakers with SRS WOW HD sound. The dynamic contrast ratio for the display is 6000:1. Read more

Posted on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:36:07 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Sony targets networked Electronics, LCD TV Crown

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By Kiyoshi Takenaka and Aiko Hayashi

TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp said it would make a strong push into networked electronics and video download services and aim for the top spot in LCD TVs as the firm seeks to make the most of its hardware and software assets for growth.
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Posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:29:04 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

JVC iPod LCD TVs LT-32P679, LT-42P789, LT-47P789 and the 52-inch LT-52P789 ship

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JVC announces four new LCD TVs with integrated iPod dock. JVC's new TeleDock, a flip-down iPod dock at the base of the set, providing the new JVC P-Series a direct connection for playback through the TV.

The new iPod LCD TVs include the 32-inch LT-32P679, 42-inch LT-42P789, 47-inch LT-47P789 and the 52-inch LT-52P789. The LT-32P679 is a 768p model, while the others offer 1080p resolution. Read more

Posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

JVC LT-42X899, LT-47X899 and LT-52X899 LCD HDTVs ship

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JVC today announced the availability of a new line of LCD televisions powered by a JVC-developed next-generation high definition engine, Clear Motion Drive III.
The new full HD TVs are part of JVC's recently launched Procision series, a product line that features the company's most advanced technologies.
The new JVC Procision 1080p HDTVs include the 42 inch LT-42X899, the 47 inch LT-47X899 and the 52 inch LT-52X899. Read more

Posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

ASUS DisplayLink Certified LCDs Shipping in July

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ASUS announced today that its DisplayLink LCDs will be available in July. The DisplayLink certified VW223B is a 22-inch LCD with a 1680x1050 resolution, 3000:1 contrast ratio and a 5MS response time. The display also features a built-in USB hub for connection of six additional monitors thanks to the integrated DisplayLink DL-160 chip.

Asus will also have a VW202B DisplayLink certified LCD available the same month. The VW202B is a 20.1-inch LCD with the same 1680x1050 resolution. It lacks the USB hub of the large display, and has slightly less viewing angles but shares the other features of the VW223B LCD. Pricing information is unknown at this time. Read more

Posted on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:55:09 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Asus MK241H 24'' Widescreen LCD Monitor Review

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Hothardware published a Asus MK241H 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor review.

Quote from the review: "LCD monitors were supposed to free up our precious desk real estate as they relegated bulky CRTs to the local landfill. But with the quantity and quality of high-definition content increasing and LCD prices continuing to drop, widescreen LCDs are becoming increasingly prevalent. Now our desks are filling up again--only this time in width, instead of depth. Still, for many, this is a small price to pay for the relatively large screen area and wide aspect ratio that these widescreen monitors offer. Read more

Posted on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

3LCD Hits Shipment Milestone

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3LCD announced that it has passed a projector industry milestone with 50 million 3LCD chips shipped. The number of units shipped makes 3LCD the first projection technology to pass the 50 million mark.

3LCD says that its chips are key components driving the majority of projectors in classrooms and home theaters. 3LCD technology first came to market in 1989. 3LCD says that it has a 6.3-point unit share lead over its competitors in Q1 2008. Read more

Posted on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

ASUS MK241 LCD Review

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Today we are checking out a reasonably priced 24-inch LCD from ASUS. The MK 241 looks good and offers a wide range of features to entice users.

Built-in speakers and webcam make video conferencing easy and the display features a HDMI input as well. The only things lacking here are stand adjustability and USB ports. Read more

Posted on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:38:12 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Sanyo PLC-XP200L 4LCD Projector unveiled

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Sanyo unleashes the first projector with their new 4LCD engine: Sanyo PLC-XP200L.

The portable Sanyo PLC-XP200L delivers an 7,000 lumens brightness and 2,200:1 contrast ratio.

The additional Color Control Device in the 4LCD optical engine allows the PLC-XP200L to automatically control the amount of yellow light in the image, producing higher luminosity with improved color accuracy and clarity. Read more

Posted on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:22:32 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Acer AL2016WB Widescreen 20-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor Review

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ThinkComputer published an Acer AL2016WB Widescreen 20-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor Review.

Quote from the review: "Today I will be looking at the Acer AL2016WB 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor, a budget-minded upgrade to the 19" standard-dimension monitor. Read more

Posted on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Vizio VO32L LCD HDTV Review

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Our review partner Digital Trends tested the very affordable Vizio VO32L LCD HDTV and published a review.

Quote from the review: "When it comes to HDTVs, bigger and more expensive means a higher profile in the press and a much greater techno-lust factor. Read more

Posted on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr