Archives for September 2007
COMEX 2007: Weekend specials
Edvarcl Heng | Sep 01, 2007
The only certainty at computer shows is that prices would invariably drop like a rock as stallholders slash prices just to keep up with the competition.
And the weekend is exactly when bargain hunters will be holding out their buckets in the hopes of catching a plunging stone. Here's our roundup of the weekend specials at COMEX.
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Bling it on, Pana
Damian Koh | Sep 01, 2007
That's what you get when you have too much loose change after selling 3 million DVD recorders in Europe. You accessorize. What else? Three of these units are adorned with precision-cut crystals making up the DIGA logo, which will then be auctioned off for an undisclosed charity. The last we heard, the charity goes by the name of Damian Koh. Philips' Aurea, the next-gen Ambilight
Damian Koh | Sep 01, 2007
If you're wondering how much light Philips can install behind its LCDs, well, lots. And if it looks twice as good, then we're sold. The next wave of Ambilight-powered LCDs takes the moniker of Aurea and provides an "immersive home cinematic experience". Under its hood are a Perfect Pixel HD engine with a 100Hz refresh rate, an invisible speaker system and three HDMI ports. The 42-inch Philips Aurea is now available in Asia at an equally impressive S$7,999 (US$5,262.50) price tag. Check here for more details.
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Hands-on with OQO model 02 UMPC
Damian Koh | Sep 01, 2007
We can't even remember where we saw this UMPC at IFA Berlin, but we're sure glad we did. This portable computing unit packs nearly everything under the sun, save for the kitchen sink. A 1.5GHz VIA C7M ULV processor and 1GB of DDR2 SDRAM power a choice of Windows XP or Vista. With a standard-sized cell, you'll get up to 3 hours of battery life, or twice as long if you hit it with a double-capacity pack. Connectivity options include 802.11 a/b/g, Bluetooth with A2DP, 3.5mm audio out, a HDMI digital video port, line in/out jack and not forgetting a USB outlet. We had a short go at it and we must say the 5-inch VGA widescreen looks brilliant. Most importantly, we find the keyboard comfortable to type on. This baby is expected to cost about 2,000 euros when it launches here in Germany next January. No luck for the Asia folks, yet.
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Samsung's F9 series dims parts of your TV selectively
Damian Koh | Sep 01, 2007
Dubbed the LED SmartLighting technology, which in more layman terms refers to "local dimming", multiple LED backlight units on the TV are capable of adjusting the brightness level by selectively turning off sections of the screen to give a dynamic contrast ratio of 500,000:1. Apparently, while getting deeper blacks on your spanking new 52-incher, you're also reducing power consumption by more than 30 percent. Sounds like a good deal to us. We love environmentally friendly products. Available also in a 70-inch number, the F9 series sports USB 2.0 and a trio of HDMI connections.
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