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17 June 2008

ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution X48 ATX Motherboard @Bigbruin.com
ASUS Rampage Formula Motherboard @InsideHW
Cyber Snipa Sonar 5.1 Gaming Headset @ThinkComputers.org
In Win Powerman Commander 1200 Watt Power Supply @Tweaknews.net
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 Video Card @Benchmark Reviews,CHW,Hardware Zone,HotHardware.com,InsideHW
Sunbeamtech Acrylic HTPC-style ATX Case @Madshrimps
SunbeamTech Core-Contact Freezer CPU Cooler @BCCHardware
Super Talent Project X PC3-16000 2GB Memory Kit @HardwareLogic
Tuniq 3 Mid-Tower ATX Computer Case @Futurelooks
XFX GTX 280 Video Card @I4U
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 280 AMP! Edition @TweakTown

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Home Entertainment

17 June 2008

While Blu-ray recorders haven't made their way to the US quite yet, they're very popular in Japan. So popular, in fact, that the Japanese government plans to add a copyright fee to the price of Blu-ray recorders and discs. As with other digital recording devices, this fee is meant to compensate content owners and allow consumers to copy or record digital TV broadcasts. Add a comment

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Flash Memory

17 June 2008

OCZ Technology recently announced its latest USB flash drive, the OCZ Diesel. Developed with students and professionals in mind, the OCZ Diesel offers up to 16GB of storage in a sleek and compact design. Add a comment

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16 June 2008

While disgruntled HD DVD fans would like nothing more than to see Blu-ray fail, new research shows that the format is doing better than the DVD when it was first released. According to Futuresource Consulting, more than 10 million Blu-ray players will be in use by the end of 2008. In comparison, only 1.5 million DVD players were installed after being on the market for three years.

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16 June 2008

Avalon Technology Group sent out a press release this morning, announcing what they claim is the world's fastest 8GB USB flash drive. The 8GB Speedster offers support for 256-bit AES encryption and is capable of 34MB/s read and 20MB/s write speeds.

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Avalon Technology Group, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AVLN) announced today that the Company has introduced the fastest available 8GB USB flash drive that features 256 AES Encryption. The Avalon Technology Group's 8GB USB Speedster is compatible with virtually all operating systems including the latest editions of Linux, Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X. It is currently being released to retailers worldwide.

Avalon Technology Group's main competitor is the market leading Sandisk® Cruzer® Titanium, which is limited to speeds of 15 MB/s (read) and 9 MB/s (write) and sells for approximately $99.00. The 8GB Speedster offers consumers more than twice the speed of Sandisk Cruzer Titanium with 34MB/s (read) and 20 MB/sec (write) at a suggested retail price of $79.00. The 8GB USB Speedster combines blazing speed, stainless steel water resistant casing, with no cap to lose and 256 AES encryption.

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16 June 2008

Corsair recently announced its new ultra-compact USB drive, the Flash Voyager Mini. To protect it against severe temperature, moisture and physical abuse, this 4GB flash drive is enclosed in all-rubber housing. The Flash Voyager Mini also features a unique cap-less retractable connector plug which can be opened with the flick of the thumb.
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Software

13 June 2008

Nero has announced a new summer promotion for its customers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Those that buy Nero 8 at retail or online will also get a free copy of Steganos Safe 2008. Add a comment

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13 June 2008

The DVD Forum held their 42nd Steering Committee meeting earlier this week. Among other things, the group approved the Download DL logo as well as the specifications for the China High Density Read-Only Disc (C-HD DVD-ROM). Here are some of the highlights from the meeting: Add a comment

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12 June 2008

Audioengine Audiophile AE2 and AE5 PC Speakers @Madshrimps
Crucial Ballistix 2GB PC3-16000 DDR3 @ASE Labs
E-Power Thunder EP-650-TD1 3-in-1 PSU @TweakTown
Eagle Tech Consus L-Series External HDD Enclosure @HardwareLogic
GIGABYTE GeForce 9600GT TurboForce 1GB @TweakTown
In Win Metal Suit GD Designer Computer Case @Tweaknews.net
Silverstone Kublai KL03B-W Mid-Tower Case @Benchmark Reviews
Spire HandyBook 2.5" External HDD Case @Madshrimps

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