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14 April 2008

Rimage has announced that it will be previewing an updated version of its Video Protect copy management application at this year's NAB show. Along with new anti-rip tools, Video Protect 2.0 features stronger security and tighter workflow integration.

When digital content must be guarded against inappropriate copying, Rimage customers can trust Rimage Video Protect to provide a solid barrier against unauthorized duplication. The application is tightly integrated into the Rimage software suite, ensuring seamless execution and streamlined workflow when using QuickDisc or Rimage Rapid API authoring operations. Pre-release content, screeners and on-demand production DVDs can now be protected on-the-fly using Rimage Video Protect 2.0 on a Rimage digital publishing system.

Rimage Video Protect 2.0 inhibits ripping and disc copying software, not playback devices, from performing as intended, ensuring excellent playback compatibility. The seamless integration of Rimage Video Protect 2.0 into the Rimage system allows content producers to protect revenue and distribution plans without changing workflow processes or compromising deadlines.

As a passive software solution, Rimage Video Protect 2.0 encapsulates data files on a DVD disc, causing access to the content by common ripping programs to be controlled. The original media content is not modified; rather, copy controls are written in areas of the disc that are not read during playback.

If you'd like to read more, Rimage's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment

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11 April 2008

AMD Phenom X4 9000 Series Processors @Hardware Zone
ASUS EAH3870 TOP Overclocked Radeon HD3870 Graphics Card @Bigbruin.com
BFG ES-800 Power Supply @HardwareLogic
Canary Wireless Digital Hotspotter HS20 @I4U
Noctua NH-U12P CPU Cooler @Virtual-Hideout
Panasonic Lumix L10 DSLR Camera @I4U
Peak Radeon HD3850 & HD3870 @InsideHW
Thecus N5200 PRO @Hardware Zone
Western Digital 160GB Passport II 2.5in HDD @BCCHardware

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11 April 2008

Shuttle has announced the launch of its first AMD-based HD-compatible Mini-PC Complete System. The XPC G5 6801M sports an AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ processor, ATI HD3450 graphics card and LG GGC-H20L combo drive which allows it to play back both Blu-ray and HD DVD movies.

Shuttle Inc., the market leader in the Mini-PC market segment and the manufacturer of Multi-Form-Factor solutions, launches its first AMD-based HD-compatible Mini-PC Complete System. The ready-to-connect aluminium solution can play high-resolution films from both Blu-ray and HD DVD media. A single HDMI cable transfers top quality image and sound to modern flat-screen televisions for play back, thereby avoiding any expensive installation costs.

"The LG GGC-H20L Combo drive is suitable for both HD formats and AMD’s Athlon 64 X2 6000+ processor and in conjunction with the 2GB DDR2-800 memory delivers the required performance for fluid playback", explained Tom Seiffert, Head of Marketing & PR at Shuttle Computer Handels GmbH.

The XPC G5 6801M is available now for a recommended price of EUR 1,234 (w/o VAT). More information is available on Shuttle's website. Add a comment

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10 April 2008

EMC announced this week that it has agreed to acquire Iomega for $213 million in cash. Once the acquisition is complete, Iomega will serve as the core of EMC's new Consumer/Small Business Products Division.

EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC), the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, and Iomega Corporation (NYSE: IOM), a global leader in data storage and protection for consumers and small businesses, today announced a definitive agreement for EMC to acquire San Diego-based Iomega in a cash tender offer of $3.85 per outstanding share, or approximately $213 million. The addition of Iomega’s products, brand name, route to market and industry expertise will enhance EMC’s reach and focus in the rapidly-growing consumer and small business markets.

EMC intends to commence the tender offer in the next two weeks, with completion of the tender offer expected in the second quarter of 2008, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The acquisition is expected to have no material impact on EMC financial results for the full 2008 fiscal year.

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09 April 2008

ASUS P5E3 Premium WiFi-AP @n Motherboard @HardwareLogic
HP 2133 Mini-Note PC @Hardware Zone
In Win B2 Stealth Bomber Case @Tweaknews.net
Kingston Hyper X PC3-13000 2GB Memory Kit @HardwareLogic
MSI N9800GTX-T2D512-OC (GeForce 9800 GTX) @Hardware Zone
MTRON MOBI 64GB SATA Solid State Disk @TweakTown
NVIDIA QuadroFX 3700 512MB Workstation Graphics Card @HotHardware.com
OCZ Vendetta 2 HPT CPU Cooler OCZVEND2 @Benchmark Reviews
PC Power & Cooling Silencer 750 Quad @TweakPC.de
Rosewill RCX-Z775-EX Intel CPU Cooler @ThinkComputers.org
Sapphire HD3870X2 @High Tech Reviews
Zalman FPSGun FG1000 Gaming Mouse @Virtual-Hideout

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07 April 2008

ASUS Eee 8G PC 8GB SSD Notebook @Benchmark Reviews
Corsair TX750 750W Power Supply @ThinkComputers.org
Gainward 9800 GTX 512MB Video Card @Madshrimps
Kingston HyperX 1GB PC2-9600 DDR2 Memory Kit @Bigbruin.com
Honeywell ARIUS 22" LCD Monitor @ASE Labs
Microsoft Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 @Tweaknews.net
MIU Hybrid Dual Portable Computer @VIA Arena
NZXT Tempest @TweakPC.de
Sapphire Radeon HD 3870 512MB Toxic @HotHardware.com

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03 April 2008

Apevia X-Supra G Type Case @HardwareLogic
ASUS Eee PC @TweakPC.de
ASUS GeForce 8800GS TOP 384MB @TweakTown
ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI Motherboard @HotHardware.com
Cooler Master Real Power Pro 1000W Power Supply @Bigbruin.com
Crucial Ballistix Tracer 2Gig PC2-8500 1066Mhz DDR2 Memory Kit @Tweaknews.net
Kingwin Heat-Pipe Direct Touch CPU Coolers @Virtual-Hideout
Logitech diNovo Mini Keyboard @I4U
MSI GX600 Performance Laptop 2Madshrimps
Razer Tarantula Gaming Keyboard @tkArena
ThermoHAWK 400L Infrared Thermometer @BCCHardware
Xigmatek XP-S964 & HDT-S1283 Direct Touch Heatpipe Cooler @Metku.net

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03 April 2008

Sabic Innovative Plastics is currently testing optical-quality grades of its Noryl compound as a potential replacement for the polycarbonate used in Blu-ray Discs. According to Design News, Noryl could reduce the costs of Blu-ray discs as it does not need the moisture-barrier layer or lacquer coating required for polycarbonate.

“With DVDs, the laser is reading through a substrate, so the material has to be transparent,” says Harley. “You can use an opaque material, or any color you want, with a Blu-ray disc.” The cover layer in DVDs typically consists of expensive solvent-casted polycarbonate film that is about 100 microns thick and is bonded with an adhesive to the substrate.

Noryl offers the opportunity to reduce costs for discs. For example, Noryl will not require a moisture-barrier layer and lacquer coating as required for polycarbonate. Because of its superior dimensional stability, a less complicated molding process leads to a higher yield rate.

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01 April 2008

BFG 9800 GTX Video Card Review @I4U
Eagle Tech I-Series Dual SATA HDD USB Enclosure @Madshrimps
Lancool Metal Boned K7 @TweakPC.de
Kingston DataTraveler 400 2GB Flash Drive @ThinkComputers.org
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX Round-Up: BFG, EVGA, Zogis @HotHardware.com
Sapphire Radeon HD 3650 OC Edition Video Card @ThinkComputers.org
XFX 9800 GTX Graphics Card @I4U
ZOTAC GeForce 9800 GTX 512MB Video Card @Benchmark Reviews

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