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irock! introduces new 830 MP3/WMA/FM player

First International Digital unveiled a new line of digital audio players that gives listeners high-quality digital audio (MP3 and WMA) and convenient stereo FM radio.

D-Link and TI launch new 802.11g+ Line

D-Link and Texas Instruments announced they will launch a new family of 802.11g+ products based on the TI TNETW1130 chipset that delivers up to an 8x improvement over 802.11b.

DVD-A and SACD sales up over 2002

Current sales of Digital Video Disc (DVD) players capable of playing high-resolution audio formats have taken off this year, compared to 2002.

Adobe discontinues Mac program

Adobe Systems Inc. announced Monday that the newest overhaul of its flagship video editing program Premiere would no longer work on Macs.

Nvidia GeForce FX 5900 Ultra now available

Nvidia announced that the award-winning NVIDIA GeForce FX 5900 Ultra graphics processing unit (GPU) is available in major retailers.

NEC ships 8″ LCD

NEC announced that sample shipping of the 8.4-inch XGA TFT color LCD modules, NL10276BC16-01, will commence August, 2003.

D-Link delivers wireless print server

D-Link introduced its compact D-Link Air DP-311P Wireless Print Server, the latest in its family of quality, affordable wireless networking solutions.

Dell releases new Precision M60’s notebook

Dell announced the Precision Workstation M60 to meet the demands of professionals who require the optimal combination of performance and mobility for business-critical applications.

Nokia releases new 6600 mobile phone

The Nokia 6600, a sophisticated imaging device which strikes an ideal balance between advanced business features and a stylish, compact form.

Fujitsu LifeBook P5010 laptop review

The sleek silvered P5010 is based on the P-series of the Fujitsu LifeBook family. Fujitsu could have a hit on their hands.

Philips intro’s HDD100 Audio Jukebox

Philips is to introduce the HDD100 Recording Audio Jukebox that transports MP3 or any other file via an USB PC connection.

Philips launches new A/V portable products

Philips is putting a groove in the pocket, around the neck and in the heart with the introduction of a range of portable devices.

Philips SBC HD1500 headphones go unplugged

Philips’ new Dolby Digital Wireless headphone, the SBC HD1500, enables the listener to experience surround sound movies or music wirelessly.

M-Audio Revolution 7.1 review

How does M-Audio's first consumer based Revolution 7.1 card stand up? Read on to find out.

Motorola delivers solution for IM addicts

Motorola today introduced the new Motorola IMfree, a product designed to provide freedom and convenience to instant messaging (IM) users almost anywhere throughout the house.

New Lego’s game to support Hyper-Threading

Intel and LEGO announced today they are working together to deliver and a fast-paced adventure game that combines the top-selling BIONICLE toy line with the latest in PC technology.

Creative hits the road with portable audio

Creative Technology Ltd. today announced the Sound Blaster MP3+ and Sound Blaster Go! portable USB Sound Blaster sound systems.

Canon debuts laser class 510

Canon has added to its product line a new laser fax-based device that provides compact "all-in-one" digital fax/print/copy capability for home and small offices.

RealNetworks debuts RealOne Mobile Media

Real Networks today announced that consumers for the first time can access brand-name audio and video programming right from their mobile phone or PDA.

Namco calls for Sega decision

Publisher Namco has given Sega a deadline of May 9 to come to a decision on the merger proposal which it submitted to the company last month; Sammy is furious with this.

CEA’s ”Theft of Service’ bill fact sheet

This fact sheet highlights dangers to honest consumers, retailers and manufacturers.

CEA opposes to ‘Theft of Service’ bills

CEA calls on states to reject MPAA's so-called communications security legislation.

Matrox Parhelia offers TV preview for Adobe

New WYSIWYG plug-in is free download for Parhelia owners and provides productivity enhancing TV viewing of Adobe Photoshop images.

Mitsubishi introduces new DVD line-up

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Inc. today introduced its line-up of DVD players and Digital/Analog recording solutions.

ATI ships RADEON 9800 PRO graphics card

Boards based on the world’s fastest VPU have shipped to OEM, retail, distribution and online customers, fulfilling ATI’s promise of delivering product within 30 days of launch.

Disastrous start for Xbox in Korea

Microsoft's console woes in the Far East continue apace, as it was revealed today that as few as 20,000 Xbox's have been sold in Korea since the system was launched Dec 2002.

Siemens new SL56 phone features a “slider”

Siemens announced the availability of the SL56 mobile phone for U.S. consumers in the third quarter of 2003.