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July 10, 2006

MiniPC goes Core Duo with the LF800

Filed under: 250gb hdd,250gbHdd,BareBones,IntegratedGraphics,MiniForm-factor,bare bones,core duo,coreduo,integrated graphics,intel,lf800,mini form-factor,mini pc,minipc,pci-express,s-video,s/pdif,t2300 — Evan Blass @ 11:05 am

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Japanese consumers looking for yet another Mac mini-style PC will soon be able to pick up the LF800 from miniPC, which won't run as silently as the ED612E we recently saw from this same company, but delivers a much more impressive set of specs. Instead of that pokey 1.2GHz VIA Eden processor powering the last offering, this model throws down a Core Duo T2300, while also doubling the RAM to 512MB and jacking up the hard drive capacity from 40GB to 250GB. If that particular configuration doesn't suit your needs then you're in luck, because you can also pick up a bare bones model that includes integrated Intel graphics, a PCI-Express x16 slot, and CF reader, along with Gigabit Ethernet, FireWire, USB 2.0, S/PDIF, and S-video ports. Both the fully assembled rig as well as the DIY version will be available sometime this month, with the former going for around $1,080 and the latter priced just under $600.

[Via Impress]
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June 7, 2006

SavitMicro’s Dueple: HD media player with DVD

Filed under: DriveEnclosure,DvdPlayer,HDD,HardDrive,MPEG-1/2/4,MediaPlayer,component,divx,drive enclosure,dueple,dvd player,dvi,geekstuff4u,hard drive,high-definition,media player,mp3,ogg,s-video,savitmicro,wma,wmv — Evan Blass @ 11:02 am

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We've seen Korean manufacturer SavitMicro a few times before, once with a hub for multi-cam recording and another time with a media-playing drive enclosure, and now they've popped up once again at Computex with yet another device that promises to simplify your digital life. Like their drive enclosure, the new "Dueple," as it's known, also accepts swappable 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drives for multimedia playback, but throws in a DVD player as well for spinning any of those old-fashioned discs you may have laying around. The Dueple features DVI, component, S-video, coax, and digital audio outputs for hooking up to your home theater gear, Ethernet and USB ports for data transfer, and lets you watch/listen to MPEG-1/2/4, MP3, DivX, WMV, WMA, and OGG files, including high-definition content. There are probably better ways of getting your digital swag onto a TV than this particular solution, but if it sports a reasonable pricetag when it comes out within the month -- from e-tailer GeekStuff4U -- we imagine that it will draw some interest.
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April 28, 2006

Dell 2007WFP 20-inch LCD reviewed

Filed under: 1680 x 1050,1680X1050,16:10 aspect ratio,16:10AspectRatio,16ms,20-inch,2007wfp,Usb2.0,bargain,blu-ray,composite,dell,display,dvi,dvi-hdcp,hd-dvd,hdcp,lcd,monitor,s-video,usb 2.0 — Evan Blass @ 9:59 am

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If you're looking for the perfect 20-inch monitor, look no further than Dell's 2007WFP 1,680 x 1,050 widescreen display, say NewsFactor, who give the LCD five out of five stars. Clearly testing a unit not afflicted with the gradient banding issues some users are reporting on forums, NF finds the 2007WFP to be a solid performer for video, gaming, and office uses alike (although the 16ms response time probably won't cut it with hardcore fraggers in a world of 1ms options), offering good picture quality, plenty of connectivity options, and an intuitive GUI in an attractive package. Especially noteworthy are the variety of ports, with four USB 2.0, DVI, VGA, composite, and S-Video inputs ensuring that only component-equipped devices will feel left out. Best of all, this $530 display -- with its HDCP-support -- will work with an HD-DVD or Blu-ray player when you decide to take the plunge, making the Dell that much more of a bargain.

[Via Yahoo]
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