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Samsung SPH-N2000 is a RAZR-thin cellphone (UberGizmo, the Gadgets News Blog)
People at Motorola must be crying right now. Samsung has demonstrated their Samsung SPH-N2000 ultra-thin cellphone: only 14.5mm thick! ...

chances of unifying the formats are "almost none,"
Sony Computer Entertainment president Ken Kutaragi said creating a single standard for new DVDs that can store more high-definition movies and pictures than current discs is unlikely. Sony and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co, which lead a group that developed the...

iRiver Launches Compact Flash Video Player
iRiver will begin shipping its Flash-based personal video player, the U10, in the UK next month, the company said today.

ATI R520 To Be Available in Mid-3Q
ATI expects to begin volume shipments of its 90nm graphics processing units, the R520, R530 and RV515, in the middle of the third quarter





DVD Recordable Drives - DVD±RW


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Dekcell USB Slim External Rewriteable CD and DVD /- RW Drive, DVD Burner
   Dekcell USB 2.0 External Rewriteable DVD /- RW Drive is so slim that you can put it into your pocket! No additional AC adapter and software needed, supports plug and play, this portable external DVD burner lets you can instantly watch DVDs and create DVDs, CDs with your notebooks, tablet PCs and desktop PCs. Featuring fast DVD record speeds, the Slim DVD /-RW Drive burns at 8x speeds in DVD-R and DVD R formats.
   Plug and play, no additional software drivers needed. USB 2.0 Interface.
   Speed: 24x CD/CD-R/CD-RW (read), 24x CD-R (write), 24x CD-RW (write), 8x DVD (read), 8x DVD (write). Supported CD Formats: CD Text, CD Extra, CD-DA (audio), CD-ROM XA, Photo CD, CD-ROM. Supported Media Types: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD RW, DVD R, DVD R DL
   Media Load Type: Tray. Enclosure Type: External. Enclosure Color: Black. Powered from the computer's USB port, no AC adapter required. Dimensions (WxDxH): 5.6" x 6.1" x 0.75". Weight: 0.9 lbs . Software Requirement: Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
   Brand new, one year warranty!




  Best Price: $94.99

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Samsung 20x DVD±RW DL USB 2.0 External Drive w/LightScribe
   Samsung SE-S204N 20x DVD RW DL USB 2.0 External Drive w/LightScribe General Features: Black design
   External drive USB 2.0 interface LightScribe disc labeling technology
   20x maximum write speed (DVD R) 16x maximum write speed (DL DVD R)
   12x maximum write speed (DL DVD-R) 8x maximum rewrite speed (DVD RW)
   6x maximum rewrite speed (DVD-RW)


Samsung SE-S204N Review:   Record DVDs at speeds of up to 20x with the Samsung SE-S204N DVD RW DL USB 2.0 External Drive! This Samsung SE-S204N external drive features a high speed USB 2.0 interface and supports LightScribe disc labeling technology that allows you to burn silkscreen-like labels directly onto LightScribe DVDs and CDs. The SE-S204N writes to double layer DVD R media at 16x and DVD-R at 12x, rewrites to CD-RWs at 32x and writes to CD-Rs at 48x! Additional features include Speed Adjustment Technology (SAT) that automatically detects and adjusts read write speed on eccentric, deviated or unbalanced discs, and Magic Speed that enables users to select the reading speed of the disc (maximum and low noise mode). This Samsung SE-S204N DVD burner includes Nero burning software, power adapter, USB cable, stand and setup guide! Order today!


  Best Price: $52.99

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Sony NEC Optiarc AD-7200A 20x DVD±RW DL IDE Drive (Black)
   Sony NEC Optiarc AD-7200A 20x DVD RW DL IDE Drive General Features: Black bezel
   20x maximum write speed (DVD R) 12x maximum write speed (DL DVD-R)
   8x maximum write speed (DL DVD R) 8x maximum rewrite speed (DVD RW)
   6x maximum rewrite speed (DVD-RW) 12x maximum write speed (DVD-RAM) 16x maximum read speed (DVD)
   48x maximum write speed (CD-R)


Sony Review:   Store, share and archive your video and audio entertainment, digital images and information quickly with the Sony NEC Optiarc AD-7200A DVD RW DL IDE Drive! This high-performance Sony NEC Optiarc AD-7200A DVD RW Burner is able to write to DVD-R DL media at 12x, while reaching a speed of up to 20x for DVD R and DVD-R media! The AD-7200A records to DVD-RAM discs at 12x speed, 48x for CD-R and 32x for CD-RW! It can also read your DVDs at a speed of 16x and CDs at 48x. Order today!


  Best Price: $23.88

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LG GSA-E60L 20x DVD±RW USB 2.0 External Drive w/LightScribe
   LG GSA-E60L 20x Super Multi DVD RW USB 2.0 External Drive General Features: Black case
   USB 2.0 external drive LightScribe labeling technology 20x maximum write speed (DVD R)
   10x maximum write speed (DL DVD R) 8x maximum rewrite speed (DVD RW)
   6x maximum rewrite speed (DVD-RW) 12x maximum write speed (DVD-RAM) 16x maximum read speed (DVD)
   4.8x maximum read speed (DVD-Video)


LG Review:   Record high quality videos, music and photos with the LG GSA-E60L Super Multi DVD RW USB 2.0 External Drive! This LG GSA-E60L Super Multi DVD RW External Drive writes to DVD R media at 20x speeds, double layer DVD R media at 10x speeds and DVD-RAM at 12x! It also writes to CD-R media at 48x, rewrite CD-RW discs at 32x and reads CDs at 48x! The LG GSA-E60L features a USB 2.0 interface for quick data transfers and a SecureDisc Technology that provides users the means necessary to protect and share data securely! With LightScribe technology you can create elegant labels for all your CDs and DVDs. Simply burn the disc, flip it and burn your own unique label! This LG GSA-E60L Super Multi DVD RW USB 2.0 External Drive includes Nero and CyberLink recording software to organize and manage your multimedia files! Order today!


  Best Price: $42.99

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LaCie DVD /-RW Lightscribe 8X USB 2.0 Slim Portable Drive
   Box Content - LaCie Portable DVD -RW with LightScribe Design by Sam Hecht, USB 2.0 cable, USB power-sharing cable, External power supply, Quick Install Guide, LaCie Utilities CD-ROM with User Manual & software
   Bundled Software - Easy Media Creator Suite 9 with LightScribe Labeler (Windows 2000, XP, Vista), CinePlayer 3.5 playback software (Windows XP, Vista), LaCie LightScribe Labeler for Linux
   Access Time - DVD 130ms, CD 120ms
   System Requirements - USB equipped computer, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Linux-based system, Pentium IV processor or greater, 256MB of RAM, Direct-disc labeling requires LightScribe CD/DVDs
   Dimensions - Width 6.2 x Height 5.39 x Depth 0.98 (157.5x137x25mm)


Lacie 301230U Review:   Record personalized DVD/CDs wherever you want with the multi-format LaCie Portable DVD -RW with LightScribe, Design by Sam Hecht. This sleek, slim and stylish portable burner is compact and easy to use. It has a high-gloss, chocolate brown elegance with clean, simple lines. High-Speed USB 2.0 bus-powered, it's fully mobile so you can plug it into any desktop or laptop PC with USB. Easily create and record your own music, movie & photo DVD/CDs with the help of the included full-featured burning software Easy Media Creator Suite 9. Design and etch your own professional-looking labels directly onto specially coated discs with LightScribe labeling technology. Weight - 11.25 ounces (319 grams)


  $150.72    New Price: $82.24

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Short News
3D Stereo Technology: Is it Ready for Prime Time?
3D stereo technology has made major strides in the past few years, so we felt it was time to take a look at the state of the industry and several different 3D stereo technologies that are available. We include a discussion of autostereoscopic displays, which allow a viewer to watch 3D images without the need for 3D glasses or other aids.

Hell in a Handbasket (MetaFilter)
The "Other" Washington Memo. But, but..its haaard doing sweet f#@# all about the environment, besides I'm just too damn busy making things great in Iraq.

 


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Samsung SH-S202N 20x DVD??RW DL IDE Drive with LightScribe (Black)
   Samsung SH-S202N 20x DVDRW IDE Drive General Features: Black bezel IDE interface 2 MB buffer
   130 ms average seek time DVD-ROM 110 ms average seek time CD-ROM Lead free: Eco-product
   Magic Speed Function: optional low-noise setting Double OPC Technology
   SAT: Automatically adjusts the speed optimized for the disc quality
   Tilt Actuator Compensation Technology: Improves recording capability on deformed media


Samsung Review:   This Samsung SH-S202N DVDRW Drive features the latest technological advances to increase thelife of your drive, and the quality of your DVDs and CDs. The Double Optimum Power Control (OPC)Technology provides reliable, zero-error recording and Speed Adjustment Technology (SAT) ensures error-free reading of all media types by adjusting the speed optimized for the disc quality. This Samsung SH-S202N features average seek times of 130 msfor DVD-ROM and 110 ms for CD-ROM. This DVDRW drive utilizes Buffer Under Run Free Technology to enable high-speed writing of media, so you can burn DVDs and CDs even while you work in other applications. This SH-S202N features write speeds of up to 20x and read speeds up to 48x. Its time to ditch the sharpie. This Samsung SH-S202N DVDRW Drive features LightScribe Technology to burn professional-looking labels directly onto the disc. Don't delay, order yours today!


  Best Price: $23.95

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LG GSA-H55N 20x SuperMulti DL DVD±RW IDE Drive (Black)
   LG GSA-H55N 20x SuperMultiDL DVDRW IDE Drive General Features: Black bezel IDE interface 2 MB buffer
   SecurDisc Technology DVD-ROM (SL/DL) 140/175 mstypical access time CD-ROM 120 ms typical access time
   DVD-ROM 22.16 Mbytes/s (16x) sustained transfer rate CD-ROM 7,200 kB/s (48x) sustained transfer rate
   Write Speeds: 20x DVD R 10x DVD R DL 20x DVD-R 10x DVD-R DL 8x DVD RW 6x DVD-RW 12x DVD-RAM
   48x CD-R


LG Review:   Protect your media!This LG GSA-H55N 20x SuperMulti DL DVDRW IDE drive delivers superior performance andquality. This GSA-H55N drive can write to DVDR at 20x and DVDR DL at 10x, and read DVDs at 16x.It is capable of burning CD-R media at 48x,32x CD-RW rewrite speeds and features 48x CD-ROM read speeds. The 2 MB buffer offers fast, reliable writing every time! Protect your files and media through SecurDisc Technology. Thisis an innovative hardware/software package, based on security technology, providing reliable, highly secure data protection and content access control for data recorded on regular CD and DVD formats. Order your LG GSA-H55N 20x SuperMulti DLDVDRW IDE drive today!


  Best Price: $17.5

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Sony Optiarc AD-7201A 20x DVD±RW DL IDE Drive w/LightScribe
   Sony NEC Optiarc AD-7201A 20x DVD RW DL IDE Drive General Features: Black bezel
   20x maximum write speed (DVD R) 12x maximum write speed (DL DVD-R)
   8x maximum write speed (DL DVD R) 8x maximum rewrite speed (DVD RW)
   6x maximum rewrite speed (DVD-RW) 12x maximum write speed (DVD-RAM) 16x maximum read speed (DVD)
   48x maximum write speed (CD-R)


Sony Review:   Store, share and archive your video and audio entertainment, digital images and information quickly with the Sony NEC Optiarc AD-7201A DVD RW DL IDE Drive! This high-performance Sony NEC Optiarc AD-7201A DVD RW Burner is able to write to DVD-R DL media at 12x, while reaching a speed of up to 20x for DVD R and DVD-R media! The AD-7201A records to DVD-RAM discs at 12x speed, 48x for CD-R and 32x for CD-RW! It can also read your DVDs at a speed of 16x and CDs at 48x.Flip and burn LightScribe media for custom silk-screen quality labels! The black bezel goes great with almost any case color! Get your Sony NEC Optiarc AD-7201A today!


  Best Price: $26.79

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Sony NEC Optiarc AD-7530B 8x DVD±RW DL Notebook Drive (Black)
   Sony NEC Optiarc AD-7530B 8x DVDRW DL Notebook Drive General Features: Black bezel
   8x maximum write speed (DVDR) 6x maximum write speed (DL DVDR) 4x maximum rewrite speed (DVD RW)
   24x maximum write speed (CD-R) 10x maximum rewrite speed (CD-RW)
   Connects to your notebook's DVD/CD IDE connector Regulatory Approvals: cULus TUV CE C-Tick
   BSMI


Sony/NEC Review:   Super Slim DVD Multi-Recorder! This Sony NEC Optiarc AD-7530Bwrites to DVDR media at 8x, burns toDVDR DL at 6x and rewrites to DVD RW discs at 4x! It also burns to CD-Rs at 24x and rewrites toCD-RW discs at 10x!Connect the Sony NEC Optiarc AD-7530Binto your notebook's DVD/CD IDE connector and burn, rip and store yourown music CDs,photos, home movies, back-up your entire hard drive, and watch DVDs! Order today!


  Best Price: $44.99

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Lite-On LH-20A1L 20x DVD±RW DL SATA Drive w/LightScribe (Black)
   Lite-On LH-20A1L 20x DVD RW DL SATA Drive w/LightScribe General Features: Black bezel
   20x write speed (DVD R) 8x write speed (DVD R DL) 8x write speed (DVD RW) 20x write speed (DVD-R)
   8x write speed (DVD-R DL) 6x write speed (DVD-RW) 12x write speed (DVD-RAM)
   48x write speed (CD-R) 24x write speed (CD-RW)
   1.6x LightScribe labeling speed (CDR and DVD R media)


Lite-on Review:   The Lite-On LH-20A1L is a blazing 20x DVD RW DL drive ready for your home or office PC. With LightScribe technology, you can create your own label images -- ideal for handing out discs to your friends and family.The Lite-On LH-20A1L 20x DVD RW DL features a Serial ATA interface and a reliable 2 MB buffer. With support for pretty much every format, this drive is a can't miss buy!


  Best Price: $24.99

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Wireless Streaming with Broadcom's New Bluetooth Software
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Creative's X-Fi: A New Age in Sound Card Power?
Lately, you might think sound cards are more about price wars than new technologies. But think again: Creative is about to come at the sector with a left hook. Its X-Fi audio processor packs 51.1 million transistors and a 400 MHz clock speed. We take a first look.

 

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