Blu-ray Disc Association Boosts Capacity - 128 GB Single Write Disks
Submitted By Steven on Apr 5 2010 at 7:07 PM
The Blu-ray Disc Association today announced two new media specifications that use Blu-ray Disc technology to provide targeted functionality for commercial and consumer applications. The specifications for BDXL (High Capacity Recordable and Rewritable discs) and IH-BD (Intra-Hybrid discs) are expected in the next few months.
Dolby Brings Surround Sound Experience to Netbook PCs
Submitted By Steven on Aug 17 2009 at 2:07 PM
Dolby Laboratories, Inc., showcased today the first netbook computers incorporating Dolby Headphone technology. The new Lenovo IdeaPad S12 and S10-2 are lightweight, ultraportable PCs that offer an equally enthralling surround sound experience as desktop or laptop PCs.
Dolby Headphone creates a personal surround sound experience through any set of headphones, allowing listeners to feel immersed in the entertainment. It creates up to five virtual speakers in a virtual room. This results in a more natural listening sensation, which improves listening comfort and prevents the listener fatigue that often accompanies typical headphone use. Dolby Headphone works with any PC audio source.
Zune HD Available for Pre-Order Today
Submitted By Steven on Aug 13 2009 at 10:57 AM
Zune HD, the next generation of Microsoft Corp.’s portable digital media player, is available now for pre-order and is set to hit store shelves on Sept. 15. The player, available in 16GB and 32GB capacities, is the first touch-screen Zune and includes powerful playback technology to give you a different way to experience media on the go. Combined with unparalleled PC software and online services such as Zune Pass, Zune provides a rich and meaningful connection to music, videos, podcasts and more.
OCZ Technology Introduces the Most Affordable Indilinx-Based Solid State Drive Solution with the Value Oriented Solid 2 Series
Submitted By Steven on Aug 13 2009 at 10:48 AM
OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory and computer components, today unveiled the OCZ Solid 2 SATA II 2.5” Solid State Drive (SSD) Series, the ultra-affordable MLC based solid state storage solution for mainstream consumers looking to take advantage of flash based storage technology. Offering a faster and more durable alternative to traditional hard drives in a cost-efficient SSD, the Solid 2 delivers reliable performance without the high price normally associated with SSD drives.
UpgraderGuides Display Connection Basics
Submitted By Steven on Jul 22 2009 at 4:24 PM
In this multimedia age, more and more connectivity options are appearing on our day-to-day media devices. TVs, PCs, and game consoles now commonly feature four or five different types of display connections. These options can complicate the process of determining which display connection a user may need to get the best experience from any given device. In this Help Desk entry, we will take a look at some of the most common connection types that you upgraders are likely to come across.
