E3
Panasonic TH-AE3000 Projector with 60,000:1 Contrast Ratio unveiled
Panasonic unveiled the new TH-AE3000 LCD projector today. The TH-AE3000 replaces the currently available Panasonic TH-AE2000.
The specifications of the TH-AE3000 have dramatically improved over the TH-AE2000 with the contrast ratio now hitting 60,000:1 and the brightness clocking in at 1600 lm.
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Posted on Fri, 3 Oct 2008 05:15:08 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
Panasonic AE3000 Projector Breaks Cover
Panasonic has introduced its new AE3000 home theater projector. The projector has full 1080p resolution and 1600 lumens of brightness. The contrast ratio for the projector is 60000:1. Supported widescreen formats include 21:9 and 16:9.
Lens Memory Load is included, which can store focus settings and zoom positions. The projector supports frame rates of 120 fps, 60 fps, and 24 fps. The projector can split the screen into two halves to allow adjustments to be made on one section and the other can be used as a baseline. The projector will ship in October for $3499. Read more
Posted on Thu, 4 Sep 2008 11:25:39 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Toshiba Launches TLP-XE30U Projector
Toshiba announced a new portable projector called the TLP-XE30U that takes advantage of 3LCD technology and offers Blackboard functionality. The projector has 3000 ANSI lumens and retails for $1119.
The blackboard function allows presentations to be made on non-screen surfaces like a painted wall or blackboard. The projector also features quick shutdown and no cool down time is required before it can be unplugged. The native resolution is 1024 x 768 and it can reproduce 16.7 million colors. Inputs include S-video, RCA, and D-sub. Read more
Posted on Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:45:10 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Weekly Top 10: iPhone 3G, E3 2008, Intel Centrino 2
Despite activation problems the
iPhone 3G sold over 1
million over the first weekend. The
App Store proved to
be a big hit, but there are reports that the iPhone 2.0 software has
issues that call for a new firmware soon.
The video game industry gathered this week in LA for the
E3 2008. The
announcements mostly focused on upcoming games and movie download
services. The Xbox 360
will feature Netflix and Sony launched already their own
Video Store on the
Playstation Network.
The Xbox 360 gets a new cool looking
3D dashboard and 3D avatars.
Nintendo announced a little accessory dubbed
MotionPlus. There
is hope that the E3 2009
will be more exciting again.
See also our
latest Gadget Videos.
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Posted on Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
E3 2009 possibly flashier again
The E3 2008 is over and has left us with mixed feelings. Only Microsoft pleased us with their E3 press briefing. Nintendo and Sony held back with only a few interesting announcements, and did not dazzle most of us.
This was the 2nd year of the E3 in its cut back invitation only and almost Booth Babes free version. But this might change again for E3 2009.
The San Francisco Chronicle captured some voices from video game executives that say that they want a bigger event that reflects better the current video game industry success.
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Posted on Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:24:55 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
Bungie's future Halo a No-Show at E3, because Microsoft had too much News
There was some controversy about Bungie not being able to show what they're working on at the E3 2008, because of Microsoft.
Bungie posted a statement on their site that they are very disappointed about not being able to show what they're working on to the fans.
The LA Times reports now why Microsoft held Bungie back. Apparently the E3 2008 briefing of Microsoft was initially 150min. long, which is way to long for us journalists to keep alert. Also Microsoft's Don Mattrick says that the Bungie's Halo news would be done more justice with a more dedicated event.
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Posted on Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:36:01 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
Booth Babes spotted at E3 2008
We all thought after the E3 2006 that Booth Babes will never show up again at the new small E3. Last year no booth babe was seen. Now in a surprising turn of events, Kotaku spotted booth babes at the E3 2008.
Nyko has two very red booth babes at their E3 2008 booth. Did ESA not see them yet? Little description: red call girl booths, with hot pants, red top, and red wig, like the lovely Miss IFA.
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Posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:26:21 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
Nintendo E3 2008 Briefing had no big Announcements
Nintendo is just too successful to have to announce big new things. That is my take away from the Nintendo E3 2008 briefing.
The sales numbers of the Nintendo Wii and the Nintendo DS are amazing and the associated software sales too. In a state where the U.S. consumer still cannot order a Wii from Amazon for $249, big new announcements are just not necessary.
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Posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
CraveOnline Lets Guys Vote on Most Anticipated E3 Game
CraveOnline has taken votes from the guys that frequent its website to pick the most anticipated game seen at E3 this year. The winner of the online voting was the LucasArts game Star Wars: The force Unleashed.
36 million men voted according to CraveOnline and the upcoming Star Wars game due in September was the clear winner. Runners up in voting included Gears of War 2, Fallout 3, Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe, Resident Evil 5, Left 4 dead, Sonic Unleashed, Street Fighter IV, Spore, and MadWorld. Read more
Posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:53:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Big Microsoft E3 Announcements
Microsoft made some big announcements at E3 today. We already talked a bit about some of them like Rock Band 2. Microsoft announced a new interface for the Xbox 360 aimed at making it more attractive and easier to use.
Microsoft also announced a partnership with Netflix that would allow Netflix subscribers to instantly stream movies and TV from Netflix to their TVs. For Netflix subscribers and Xbox Live Gold members there is no extra cost for the service. Read more
Posted on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:47:22 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
Microsoft E3 2008 Briefing Highlights so far
We are about 30 minutes into the Microsoft E3 2008 briefing and we have seen several demos of upcoming first person shooters. The demos highlight co-op gaming capabilities via Xbox Live.
The games shown so far include Resident Evil 5, Fallout 3, Gears of War 2 and Fable II.
The games look better every year and they have more cool features, but nothing revolutionary.
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Posted on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:07:17 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
Wii MotionPlus revealed at E3 2008
Nintendo announced the Wii MotionPlus at the E3 2008 just in time to take away attention from the Microsoft E3 briefing.
Nintendo Wii MotionPlus accessory for the Wii Remote controller redefines game control, by more quickly and accurately reflecting motions in a 3-D space. The Wii MotionPlus accessory attaches to the end of the Wii Remote and, combined with the accelerometer and the sensor bar, allows for more comprehensive tracking of a player’s arm position and orientation, providing players with a higher level of precision and immersion.
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Posted on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:41:32 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
Nintendo E3 2008 Press Event Details
Nintendo issues a press-release preparing us for their E3 2008 event on Tuesday 9am PCT.
Nintendo of course did not reveal yet what they are going to announce. The company says: "Nintendo will reveal details about forthcoming
products and titles at its media briefing to kick off the
year's biggest video game event, the 2008 E3 Media &
Business Summit."
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Posted on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:25:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
E3 2008 kicks off with Microsoft Today
The E3 2008 Media and Business Summit kicks off today with the press-conference of Microsoft starting at 10:30am PCT.
Nintendo and Sony hold their E3 2008 press-conferences tomorrow. What I like about E3 is that the press-conferences are streamed live on several sites including E3Expo.
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Posted on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
Microsoft hints at Xbox 360 Surprises at E3 2008
The E3 Media & Business Summit will start next week on Monday, July 14th. Microsoft's David Gosen said in an interview that Microsoft would have "fantastic surprises awaiting everybody at E3".
The Xbox 360 really is in need for fantastic surprises to keep up with Sony's PS3. We already have reported about a Xbox 360 price-cut rumor, which is supposed to be announced at E3. Microsoft needs to address the Blu-ray issue and could announce the rumored motion controllers for the Xbox 360.
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Posted on Mon, 7 Jul 2008 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
Microsoft to cut Xbox 360 Pricing at E3?
In May the Sony PS3 outsold the Xbox 360 nurturing rumors that Microsoft is going to cut the Xbox 360 price next month at the E3 Media and Business Summit 2008.
Microsoft could also announce new Xbox 360 hardware. After all they still have not answered the HD DVD failure. If you are not tied to a exclusive video game franchise like Halo, the Xbox 360 is just not that attractive compared to the PS3
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Posted on Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
Top 20 Most Anticipated Games of E3
Last year I went to E3 and aside from the great California weather and the nice hotel near the beach the press lunch was held at the show was a bust. I wish I could have seen it in its heyday. This year I won’t be going back, but GameSpot is.
GameSpot has listed the top 20 most anticipated games of E3 2008 and I agree with most of them. "The titles represented on our Top 20 Most Anticipated Games of E3 are all noteworthy games that have fans and reviewers like me looking forward to another E3," said Ricardo Torres, editor-in-chief of GameSpot. "These are also the games we predict will have a major influence on game industry this holiday season." Read more
Posted on Thu, 5 Jun 2008 08:54:07 CDT | by Shane McGlaun
ASUS P5E3 Premium WiFi-AP Review
Quote from the review: "X48 is new, but there are many boards already begging for your dollars. We are taking a look at the most robust of them all, the P5E3 Premium, which includes built-in WiFi, a great board design and fantastic overclocking abilities.
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Posted on Thu, 8 May 2008 16:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
Edifer E3350 Designer PC Speaker System Review
The test lab at our review partner Digital Trends published a review of the stylish Edifer E3350 PC Speaker System.
Quote from the review: "With so many computer 2.1 speaker systems on the market today, it’s easy to be turned off from anything starting at under $100. But at the Consumer Electronics show earlier this year, the buzz was all about Edifiers new E3350 lifestyle speaker systems.
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Posted on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
Rumor of new Nintendo DS to hit at E3 2008
A rumor about Nintendo announcing a new version of its highly successful Nintendo DS sprung up in Japan.
Enterbrain boss Hirokazu Hamamura guesses that Nintendo is announcing a new Nintendo DS portable console at the E3 2008. The E3 Media & Business Summit 2008 is taking place in LA on July 15th – 17th, 2008.
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Posted on Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
ASUS P5E3 Premium WiFi X48 Mobo Review
Tweaktown published a review of the ASUS P5E3 Premium WiFi X48 Motherboard.
Quote from the review: "Intel originally planned for the X38 chipset to be the big kahuna for the Core 2 platform, but unfortunately its extremely poor overclocking, heat generation and lack of support for the 1600MHz FSB made Intel go back and bring up a new chipset. X48 however is not actually a new chipset, rather a hand picked X38 silicon that works at higher FSB clock speeds along with a lower voltage draw than that of the X38. But this also means it carries a premium with it, thus Intel decided to give it X48 naming.
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Posted on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr
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