Bridgeview 2-Port USB/DVI KVM Switch With Audio Review

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Motherboards published a review of the Bridgeview 2-Port USB/DVI KVM Switch With Audio.
Quote from the review: "One of the big positives of this KVM Switch can also be a slight negative. The Bridgeport BR-U1021DA KVM Switch is small which looks good, but almost could get lost in the cabling of two computers if not placed in the right spot. Otherwise, the switch worked immediately out of the box, with no issues as to compatibility with a Vista computer and a Mac working at the same time. Read more

Posted on Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:07:38 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Key Digital Adds New High-End Digital Video Processor and Switcher

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Key Digital announced a new high-end digital video processor and switcher this week called the KD-VP2000. The sKD-VP2000 is capable of scaling, de-interlacing, up-converting, and down-converting video.

The device can up-convert SD, HD, XGA, WXGA analog and digital resolutions to a single output with up to 1080p resolution along with down-converting XGA, WXGA, and HDTV resolutions to SD. Seven different video inputs are included with VGA, HDMI, S-video and Composite available and up to five different video outputs. The KD-VP2000 retails for $2000. Read more

Posted on Wed, 6 Aug 2008 10:06:58 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Much Ado about digital TV Switch

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By James Hibberd

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Booths hawking survival products pack a church. Vendors sell gasoline generators, water purifiers, grain grinders, solar cookers, gold coins and portable radios.
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Posted on Tue, 8 Jul 2008 07:56:28 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Start-up sues Google over e-mail Switching Tool

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By Eric Auchard

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc was named on Monday in a trade secrets lawsuit alleging that the company's business software unit copied a tiny start-up's tool for moving customers off of Microsoft software onto Google's.
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Posted on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:52:34 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Verizon asks FCC to help Consumers switch from Cable

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc wants the U.S. Federal Communications Commission to make it easier for consumers to switch video service providers, as competition with cable companies heats up.
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Posted on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Snoop Dogg switches Gears for gentler ''Seduction''

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By Gail Mitchell

LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - When Snoop Dogg hit CNN's "Larry King Live" February 1, the segment may have brought into focus everything that's working for the rapper-turned-singer these days.
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Posted on Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:32:01 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Universal says will now switch to Blu-Ray Standard

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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - General Electric Co's Universal Pictures, one of a few studios using the Toshiba Corp-backed HD DVD format, said on Tuesday it will switch to the rival Blu-ray format now that Toshiba has officially pulled the plug on HD DVD. Read more

Posted on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:05:31 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Latest Reviews: Sony PS3 Burnout, HDMI Switch, Neil Poulton HDD

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Last week we again published several reviews of new hardware and gadgets.

Shane had lots of fun playing Burnout Paradise PS3.
Besides playing video games Shane also tested some serious gear like the Impact Acoustics 5-port HDMI Switch and the XFX GeForce 8400GS video card. Read more

Posted on Sat, 2 Feb 2008 14:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Impact Acoustics 5-port HDMI Selector Switch Review

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Today we are going to look at the Impact Acoustics 5-port HDMI selector switch. If you have a HDTV with less HDMI ports than you have HDMI gear this will be an interesting product.

The switch is HDCP compliant and outputs full 1080p video and audio signals. This is the perfect gizmo for connecting multiple HD components to your TV via HDMI. Read more

Posted on Fri, 1 Feb 2008 13:43:52 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Cisco unveils Data Center switching Product

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Network equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc on Monday launched a new switching product aimed at large data centers, and forecast strong sales despite worries of a slowdown in U.S. technology spending. Read more

Posted on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:19:10 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

IOGEAR Announces High Resolution KVM Switch

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IOGEAR announced its latest KVM switch today at Macworld called the 2-Port Dual-Link DVI KVMP & Multimedia Switch. The KVM is capable of supporting resolutions of up to 3840 x 2400. That means that users of 30-inch LCD displays running 2560 x 1600 will have a KVM that takes full advantage of the large screen resolution.

In addition to supporting high resolution, the KVM switch also supports 7.1 surround sound as well. "IOGEAR has consistently been an innovator in the KVM space, and the launch of our new Dual-Link DVI KVMP & MultiMedia Switch provides audio and video buffs with the support they need to enjoy high-definition movies and surround-sound in their living rooms," said Miranda Su, vice president of sales and marketing at IOGEAR. "As the computer continues to become the key component in a home's media center, we recognize the need to introduce offerings that enhance its use for both work and play." Read more

Posted on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:10:39 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Broadcasters get leeway on digital TV Switch

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By Peter Kaplan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission has approved new rules giving broadcasters more flexibility in making the switch to digital television from traditional analog signals. Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 Jan 2008 13:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

OPPO HM-31 HDMI Switch Review

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Our review partner Digital Trends has tested the OPPO HM-31 HDMI Switch.

Quote from the review: "A rapidly growing number of HDTVs and components use HDMI cables as the primary or optional connection point. The only trouble is that most HDTVs typically have a single or double HDMI input, instantly limiting the number of devices that can be connected at once. Read more

Posted on Wed, 26 Dec 2007 11:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Europeans switching to Mobile Phones, Study shows

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BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Almost one in five European Union households has gone wireless, cutting off their landline cables to use a mobile telephone only, a study by the EU statistical office showed on Tuesday. Read more

Posted on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 08:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

GameSwitch for PS3 allows connection of PC and PS3 to Same Display

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Arion Technologies announced today that it has the exclusive distribution rights to the GameSwitch for North America. The game switch allows owners of the PS3 to connect both your PS3 and your PC to one DVI display.

The device will retail for $235 plus shipping, making it nearly half the cost of the PS3 itself. I can see this device being useful to owners of DVI equipped displays with only one input. Read more

Posted on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:28:03 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

XtremeMac HDMI Switch Review

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Future Looks reviews the XtremeMac ExtremeHD HDMI Switch. HDMI switches become more and more a necessity in a home theater setup. See also the new IOGEAR automatic HDMI switch we reported about last week.

Quote from the review: "It seems that HDMI has taken over as the dominant connection for HD connectivity on consumer electronic devices. From your DVD player to that next generation game console, they all use HDMI to broadcast that HD picture to your HDTV. Read more

Posted on Mon, 6 Aug 2007 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

IOGear Automatic 4 Port HDMI Switch

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IOGear offers an automatic HDMI switch with 4 ports.

The affordable HDMI switch is based on IOGEAR's patented HDAS (High-Definition Automatic Switch) technology, which instantly locks and transfers the active audio and video content to the connected HD display.

The two HDMI ports found on Plasma or LCD HDTVs just are not enough anymore with Sony PS3, Apple TV, HD-DVD Player, TiVo HD and HD Cable boxes in the living room. Read more

Posted on Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

SwitchBack PC, World's First Rugged Ultra Mobile PC

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Black Diamond Advanced Technologies, a design firm specializing in development of rugged technologies has introduced a new ultra mobile PC called the SwitchBack at the Embedded Systems Conference taking place this week. The SwitchBack is the world’s first rugged UMPC and it is capable of running several different operating systems.

The SwitchBack measures in at a svelte 7.5” x 5.5” x 2” and utilizes a 1.0 GHz Intel Celeron M processor, 1GB of 400MHz DDR2 and it can run Windows XP, CE, Mobile or even Linux. A built-in thumb keyboard handles data input and storage is taken care of with up to a 60GB HDD. The display is a 5.6” WSVGA sunlight viewable touch screen that can be used with a stylus. Wireless connectivity is also built-in with Bluetooth 2.0, WiFi b/g and GPS. Read more

Posted on Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:44:28 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

HeadOn Headset with Cool Jetswitch Technology

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Swedish company Trade Solutions CDCC AB told us about their upcoming innovative headset HeadOn that features their patented Jetswitch technology.

The HeadOn headsets automatically switch your PC audio from the speakers to the headset when you put them on. A hidden switch behind one of the headphones does this trick. The HeadOn headset is connected between the speakers and the computer.

So you listen to music and then a Skype call comes in. You put on the headset and automatically you are on via your headset. No fumbling with cables and plugs. Read more

Posted on Wed, 5 Jul 2006 12:04:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Anigmo Touchless Dimmer Switch

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New York based Anigmo introduces a line of touch-less dimmer switches for home installation.

The dimmer switches use patented proximity technology that detects a user’s hand through most materials. This makes it possible to hide the dimmer behind decorative plates made from wood, stone or glass.
To switch light by clapping is now officially replaced by waving. To dim the light you just have to hold your hand over the switch.
I find this touch-less dimmer switch extremely cool. I would hide them inside the wall giving away no evidence that there is a switch. Just imagine your friends seeing you wave in-front of the wall to switch on the light. Read more

Posted on Fri, 3 Feb 2006 02:55:18 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Magic Mathmos Airswitch Lamps on Sale

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What is cool? This is cool: Slowly passing your hand above the Airswitch lamp will turn it on and moving your hand higher or lower above the Airswitch will brighten or dim the light - It is Magic!

The Mathmos Airswitch lamps come in two styles (see photo) and are available on ThinkGeek for $85.00 each.

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Posted on Tue, 5 Jul 2005 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr