The News Review:
- LG Announces a Bevy of Home-Theater Products
- Toshiba upgrades portable DVD player offerings with 9-inch screen
- DivX Announces Release of Next-Generation H.264 Based DivX(R) 7 …
- BlackBerry Curve 8900 for T-Mobile is thinnest BlackBerry to date
LG Announces a Bevy of Home-Theater Products
PC Magazine
asp” >Samsung LN55A950) the LHX’s LED array utilizes local dimming technology to improve picture contrast and energy efficiency while minimizing the use of toxic compounds such as mercury that are present in traditional fluorescent-lit LCD televisions. The 55LHX’s multimedia file support—using storage devices connected via USB—has also been enhanced to support HD DivX video files. LH55 SeriesThe new LH55 series of 1080p LCD televisions (37- 42- 47- and 55-inch screen sizes) retains the same 240Hz refresh rate technology and HD DivX video support of the LHX but the LH55 series utilizes traditional fluorescent backlighting and will be available in a greater range of screen sizes. The LH55 series will also feature LG’s new Picture Wizard a 7-step calibration process that enables new owners to quickly optimize picture quality using a convenient on-screen guided reference. The PS80′s single layer design features the set’s bezel and screen surface topped with a single sheet of glass giving it a stylishly modern appearance that is also easy to maintain.
Toshiba upgrades portable DVD player offerings with 9-inch screen
CNET News CA
The P93S will feature a 9-inch 180-degree swivel screen along with a pearl-white finish. In addition to MP3 JPEG and DivX playback the unit boasts a five hour battery life. We’re also glad to see that Toshiba has added an SD card slot for even more playback options. The P93S will retail for $180 while the smaller step-down seven-inch-screen model will go for $130. Both portables will be available in March.
DivX Announces Release of Next-Generation H.264 Based DivX(R) 7 …
PR Newswire (press release) NY
264 video compression standard which allows for high-performance high-quality digital video at up to 1080p HD resolution. The software is available in two versions the free DivX for Windows download which supports DivX video playback and the DivX Pro for Windows download which enables DivX video creation. The DivX Player which is included in all versions of the DivX software download offers free support for H. 264 files that use the popular. mkv file extension. The DivX Converter which is available in the DivX Pro package or as a 15-day free trial in the free DivX for Windows download enables easy one-step conversion of digital video files into the new DivX Plus(TM) format which is based on H.
BlackBerry Curve 8900 for T-Mobile is thinnest BlackBerry to date
infoSync World Norway
The BlackBerry Curve 8900 for T-Mobile in a titanium-colored finish with chrome highlights combines a compact design with a range of features and a full QWERTY keyboard. The BlackBerry Curve 8900 features built-in GPS and support for location-based services. It also promises easy access to social networking sites such as Facebook and has built-in Wi-Fi (802. Equipped with a 1400 mAh battery the BlackBerry Curve 8900 will offer a talk time of 5.
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