FUJITSU ANNOUNCES TWO P-SERIES NOTEBOOKS

Fujitsu has announced two new additions to its P-Series of notebooks. The Fujitsu LifeBook P3110 and P3010 are available in beautiful colors with attractive design. Both notebooks have an 11.6 inch display with 1366x768 pixels. While the P3110 runs on an Intel Pentium SU4100 1.30GHz processor, the P3010 has an AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 1.60GHz processor. Both notebooks come with a DVD Burner. Other

DELL ADAMO DESIRE GETS A SPECS BUMP

Dell has upgraded the internal hardware of its premium Adamo Desire. The new Adamo Desire is much more powerful than its previous version and sells for the same price. The Dell Adamo Desire notebooks have always been pricey. Until now, they used to ship with a 1.4GHz processor and a 128GB solid state drive. The recent upgrade means that the machines will now ship with a much faster 2.1GHz Core 2

GATEWAY UNVEILS THREE NEW LAPTOPS - THE EC14, EC54 AND EC58

Gateway has announced three new laptops � the EC14, EC54 and EC58. The machines are highly portable and run on Windows 7 operating system.All notebooks will have more or less the same hardware including a 1.3GHz Intel Pentium Dual Core SU4100 processor, 4GB of DDR2 RAM, a 320GB hard disk drive and Intel�s GMA 4500MHD graphics. Other features common to the notebooks include WiFi 802.11b/g/n

VIEWSONIC LAUNCHES VIEWBOOK PRO WITH INTERCHANGEABLE OPTICAL DRIVE/BATTERY

Viewsonic has launched a new CULV notebook with a 13.3 inch display. A novel feature of this device is that it can house a second battery in the optical drive slot. The ViewBook Pro as the device is called runs on an Intel Core 2 SU7300 processor with 2GB of RAM and Windows 7 OS. The RAM is upgradable to 4GB. The chassis is built of thin aluminum. The regular battery is expected to give up to 8

HP MINI 311 AND 110 AVAILABLE SUBSIDIZED FROM VERIZON

The HP Mini 311 and 110 are now available subsidized from Verizon. Purchase the devices along with a wireless contract from Verizon and you will definitely save some money. The HP Mini 311 is famous for being the first Atom netbook with a Nvidia ION graphics. The machine is quite powerful and can handle 1080p HD video content with minimal efforts. It runs on Intel Atom N270 with 2GB of RAM, a

DELL INSPIRON 14Z REVIEW

Despite having the designation �z�, the Inspiron 14z isn�t probably the thinnest and lightest laptop in its category offering the best battery life, but it does have some impressive features. Dell Inspiron 14z (Cherry Red) Specifications:Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo CULV SU7300 (1.3GHz, 800MHz, 3MB)Operating system: Windows 7 Premium (64-bit)RAM: 3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz Storage:

SONY RECALLS POTENTIALLY SHOCKING ADAPTERS

Sony and the Consumer Product Safety Commission have issued a voluntary recall on a number of Sony adapters because they could cause electric shock. Users who bought a Sony computer between 2005 and 2009 could be at risk. The voluntary recall is issued on Sony�s VGP-AC19V17 AC adapter model. This model has been shipped with a number of Sony products including the following:# All-in-one VAIO

MACBOOK GETS UNIBODY CHASSIS

Apple has finally equipped its MacBook with a unibody chassis, although it is still made of plastic. Other features of the device have also been upgraded. The new and improved MacBook has a 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of DDR3 RAM, a 250GB hard disk drive and integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics. RAM is upgradable to 4GB. Another nice feature is the new glass multi-touch keypad.

ACER UNVEILS CONVERTIBLE ASPIRE 1420P TABLET

Acer has unveiled a convertible tablet called Aspire 1420P. It has a flexible multi-touch display and runs on an Intel CULV processor.The Aspire 1420P is based on the Intel GS45 chipset. It is powered by a Celeron processor. Up to 8 GB of DDR2 RAM can be installed. The storage option is a 320GB hard disk. The laptop has an 11.6 inch display with 1366x768 pixels and it supports 200-nits bright

ACER UNVEILS ASPIRE 5738DG 3D LAPTOP

Acer has unveiled a laptop supporting 3D vision. The Acer Aspire 5738DG, as it would be called, uses Nvidia�s 3D system hardware and glasses. And the included TriDef 3D screen has good refresh rate to make the 3D experience really smooth.The 5738DG has a 15.6 inch display with 1366x768 native resolution. It is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 2.20GHz processor with up to 4GB of RAM. The

DELL INTRODUCES XT2 XFR RUGGED TABLET

Dell has introduced what it calls industry�s first rugged tablet PC with capacitive multi-touch technology. The device called XT2 XFR has a 12.1 inch display and some decent specifications packed inside a rugged frame. The XT2 XFR is powered by a 1.60GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU9600 processor. It can be configured with either a 160GB hard disk drive or a 128GB solid state drive. Up to 5GB of RAM can

LENOVO UNVEILS IDEAPAD Y550P, U150 AND U550 NOTEBOOKS

Lenovo has unveiled three new IdeaPad notebooks featuring Windows 7. The machines are dubbed Y550P, U150 and U550 and are presently available for customization on Lenovo�s website. The Y550P has a 15.6 inch display. It is the first Lenovo laptop to be powered by the Core i7 processor. The machine is aimed at multimedia enthusiasts and is equipped with a discrete GPU from Nvidia. It will also

Vizio VF551XVT

Vizio VF551XVT's big screen LCD looks unassuming for the most part, with the standard glossy black frame surrounding the picture area. But the nondetachable speaker bar along the bottom, with its silver coloring, reflective supports, bulbous shape and see through panel exposing the wall behind the TV, assumes a bit too much, and we predict you'll either love it or hate it. We fall into the latter camp. The only external difference between Vizio VF551XVT and Vizio VF550XVT is the former's addition of an illuminated row of "tech logos" on the left hand side.

There's a menu item that promises to disable the illumination, but it didn't work on our review sample. The 55 inch Vizio VF551XVT measures 51.5 inches wide by 36 inches tall by 13.5 inches deep and weighs a svelte 90.2 pounds with stand attached. Remove the nonswiveling stand and its dimensions become 51.5 by 33.9 by 5 inches and its weight 78 pounds. We liked Vizio's large remote, with its oversize chrome colored cursor pad surrounded by well spaced, easily differentiated, yellow backlit keys.

Highlights include a section that offers direct access to different input types, "A, B, C, and D" keys for other devices, such as cable boxes, that double as picture in picture controls, and the capability to command three other devices. Many of the keys double up, but the remote handles these well we appreciate that the oft used key to control aspect ratio shares the bright red "record" key, for example.

The menu system for the XVT models squeezes onto the left side of the screen, and it's hard to mistake the bare bones graphics for a Samsung or Sony menu. We found ourselves annoyed at the fact that you can only see one parameter at a time and that too much scrolling is required to access all of the settings. On the plus side we liked the text explanations of various menu items.

Panasonic TC-P50V10

Panasonic TC-P50V10 is one sleek plasma. Its main external differentiator is what the company calls "one sheet of glass" design, where a pane of glass extends beyond the edge of the screen and over the bezel itself, leading to a seamless look that's even more impressive in person than in pictures. (It's worth noting that only the 50 and 54 inch models feature the one sheet design; the larger members of the series have the more traditional, visually separate bezel around the screen).

Panasonic TC-P50V10 series eschews the relatively bright silver fade along the bottom of the frame seen on the company's step down TC-PG10 models, instead opting for a much subtler silver accent that arcs slightly upward in the middle. We think Panasonic TC-P50V10 looks more attractive and sophisticated than the G10, and indeed it's one of the coolest looking TV designs we've seen this year. The black frame around the screen is a bit wider than that of the G10 series, leading to Panasonic TC-P50V10's slightly larger height and width dimensions (0.2 and 0.9 inch larger, respectively, on the 50 incher, for example).

The panels' depth dimension, on the other hand, is just 3.3 inches not quite as thin as Samsung's 850 series plasmas or Panasonic's own Z1, but thinner than the 4.2 inches of the G10 models. If you're keeping track, the 50 inch Panasonic TC-P50V10 also weighs 4.4 pounds more than the 50 inch G10, which is probably due to that big pane of glass. We also appreciated that the 50 inch Panasonic TC-P50V10 model's stand includes a swivel, an extra not found on less expensive Panasonic plasmas nor on the larger members of the series.

Beyond the panels and stands, the V10 models are pretty much identical in design to the G10s. The remote differs from the one found on less expensive Panasonic plasmas, and in general we liked it. Panasonic's marketing guys got to the button designers, however, and apparently mandated that an unnecessarily prominent trio of keys Viera Link, VieraCast and VieraTools appear above the central cursor control.

Each provides direct access to functions we'll warrant most users won't access as frequently as the Menu key, and the trio relegates that button to an easily overlooked spot near the top of the clicker. We still like the feel of the keys, and appreciate the size, color and shape differentiation that helps us forget that only the huge volume and channel buttons are illuminated. The remote cannot control other devices via infrared (IR) commands, but it does allow some control of compatible HDMI devices connected to the TV via Viera Link (a.k.a. HDMI-CEC).

Panasonic tweaked its menu design for 2009. The same yellow on blue color scheme is in evidence (albeit a lighter shade of blue), and navigation is basically unchanged, but the main menu actually has a couple of icons now. Overall it's still one of the more straightforward, basic looking menus on the mainstream market, but we still wish the company would see fit to include on screen explanations of selections. A new Tools menu showcases some of the TV's functions, including THX mode, Digital Cinema Color, and VieraCast.

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VIEWSONIC LAUNCHES VIEWBOOK 120 12 INCH CULV NOTEBOOK

Viewsonic has added a 12.1 inch thin and light laptop to its line of portable computers. This is the first Viewsonic laptop with a 12 inch display and an Intel CULV processor. Viewsonic has been busy churning out 10 inch netbooks for a while. The ViewBook 120 is powered by a dual core 1.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU2300 processor with 2GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive spinning at 5400 rpm. It runs on

ASUS EEE PC 1008HA WITH WINDOWS HOME PREMIUM

Almost every Intel Atom powered netbook with 10 inch displays now run on Windows 7 Starter Edition. The Asus Eee PC 1008HA is a bit different. It is available in two versions � one featuring Windows 7 Starter and the other featuring Windows 7 Home Premium.The version with Windows 7 Home Premium starts at $480. For that price you will get a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 processor, 2GB of RAM, a 320GB

NETBOOK MAKERS NOW OFFERING WINDOWS 7 DRIVERS

Notebooks and netbooks running on Windows 7 are now available for purchase. But what if you want to upgrade your existing netbook from Windows XP or Vista to Windows 7? Well, it seems PC makers have heard your prayers. A number of manufacturers have started offering Windows 7 drivers for several existing models through their support and download sites. Asus, for instance, has already started

SONY VAIO P CLONED IN CHINA

Here is yet another clone from China. Chinese PC maker Rui Iridium Star Digital has released a netbook that bears an unmistakable resemblance to Sony Vaio P. The new device is a bit wider and features a larger keyboard. It doesn�t have a typical touchpad. Instead, it is equipped with a pointing nub in the middle of the keyboard. The Sony Vaio P is powered by an Intel Atom Z5xx series processor.

WHICH VERSION OF WINDOWS 7 SHOULD YOU PICK?

As we all know, Windows 7 has been released to the market place and it will be fun getting to know a new operating system. The newest version of Windows is a much improved version of the Windows operating system and comes with a lot of high praise. This might be because of the very low user ratings that Windows Vista received during its initial release and run. I have tried Windows 7 and I will

HP Mini 311

HP Mini 311 is what you would call an oversized netbook. It's about the same size as the ASUS EeePC 1101HA, Acer Aspire One (A0751h), and Gateway LT3103u in that they all have 11.6 inch widescreens. At 3.3 pounds, it's the heaviest among its peers, although the differences are small. HP Mini 311 is the prettiest though, as HP's signature imprints against a white background is delightful to look at. A black version is also available, though darker colors are usually a magnet for fingerprints and smudges.

Alternatively, the Toshiba NB205 and HP Mini 5101 use textures and metals, respectively, to enhance their looks, as well as repel unsightly smudges. HP Mini 311 is a bigger netbook than the Toshiba NB205 because it houses a bigger screen. Although 11.6 inch widescreens are building momentum in the netbook space, they, along with a 1.366 by 768 resolution, are still tough finds. Most 10 inch netbooks default to a lower, 1.024 by 768 resolution. Likewise, the Asus 1101HA, Gateway LT3103u, and Acer A0751h have matching screen sizes and resolutions.

They're not even the biggest netbooks screens. Both the Lenovo IdeaPad S12 and Samsung NC20 (21GBK) use 12 inch widescreens and 1.280 by 800 resolutions. What makes HP Mini 311 special is that it runs an Nvidia chipset instead of the Intel chipset found on every other netbook on the market. It still needs a CPU, though. The 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 is a commonly used netbook processor, which means in terms of raw horsepower, the Mini 311 isn't that far ahead of other netbooks. Video encoding tests finished in 4 minutes 54 seconds, which is about as fast the Toshiba NB205 (4:45) and Lenovo S12 (4:40).

It's the fastest among its 11 inch peers, since the Asus 1101HA and Acer A0751h run on a more inferior Atom Z520 processor and the the Gateway LT3103u opts for an AMD low voltage CPU. HP Mini 311 has more oomph when it comes to graphics performance. The ION LE is basically a stripped down version of the Nvidia GeForce 9400M graphics chipset the same chipset found in the Apple MacBook Air (Nvidia 9400GM). The "LE" portion means that support for Direct X is downgraded from 10 to 9.

Its scores on 3DMark06, which I ran just to see what the performance would be, were in the same ball park as the MacBook Air and annihilated those of its netbook counterparts. Despite these 3D benchmark scores, the combination of the Atom processor and lack of a Direct X 10 capable graphics chipset crippled games like World in Conflict and Crysis both of these games lagged to the point where they were unplayable. Games like World of Warcraft and Mini Ninjas, which have lower graphics requirements, were lag free and absolutely playable.

The gravy was supposed to be in high definition playback. I tested several HD movie clips on HP Mini 311, as well as playing them to the Samsung LN55A950 HDTV. It handled all of my 720p and 1080i (24 fps) clips with great color accuracy, good picture detail, and they didn't suffer from any lag. When playing 1080p (24fps) movie clips in H264 and WMV formats, however, there was noticeable lag. Let's just say it wasn't a smooth experience. And even though its 6 cell, 53Wh battery is roughly the same capacity as the one found in the Toshiba NB205 and HP 5101, its score of 5 hours 29 minutes on MobileMark 2007 is about 2 to 3 hours less than that of the competition.

Still, more than 5 hours of battery life is very respectable. By netbook standards, HP Mini 311 is reasonably priced and offers features most netbooks lack. You're paying a small premium for a netbook that has an HDMI port and can drive 1080p resolutions to a bigger display. Though it didn't deliver on 1080p playback, it handled 720p and 1080i videos better than netbooks with Intel based graphics. For those who were hoping to make a gaming netbook out of this, think again. High end 3D games are still best played on full fledged laptops.

HP Envy 13

HP Envy 13 is crafted from aluminum and magnesium bonded materials, while the MacBook Pro does it from a thick slab of aluminum. Its metals are anodized several layers deep, so the Envy 13 is not only sleek, but durable, scratch resistant, and lightweight as well. Apple and HP aren't the only ultraportable manufacturers that use metals, though. The ASUS UL30A-A1 and Acer Aspire Timeline AS3810T (6415) have also experimented with aluminum metals in their frames, though only in the top cover HP Envy 13 uses metals throughout the entire chassis, which drives up costs. The designs are limitless as well.

HP Envy 13 sports a brownish tint and can be permanently etched with lasers in different patterns just like HP's current Pavilion line designs. The luxurious theme extends to its interior. Its 13.1 inch widescreen is one of the brightest in the industry, rated at 400 Nits (cd/m2), and covered in glass, too, which gives it the same clean look as that of the MacBook Pro 13 inch. Its 1.600 by 900 resolution is the highest and most eye popping thus far on a 13 inch screen, outclassing that of the MacBook Pro 13 inch (1.280 by 800), Acer 3935 (1.280 by 800), and ASUS UL30A-A1 (1.366 by 768).

It matches the resolution of the Dell Studio 14z great for multimedia tasks, but not so much for reading text, as higher resolutions tend to make fonts look tinier on a small screen. The full size keyboard is styled in the same way as that of the MacBook Pro 13 inch tiled, with plenty of spacing between each key. The Envy 13 lacks a back-lit option, though, which is inexcusable for a luxury line. In comparison, the MacBook Pro 13 inch and Studio 14z include illuminated keyboards for dark-lit rooms. The embedded mouse buttons also take their styling cues from Apple's design, as they're disguised by one huge touchpad.

They're slightly too resistant for my tastes, but otherwise responded well to various clicking commands. The touchpad, like the one found in the MacBook Pro, supports two finger gestures, which often times got in the way of navigating. You can turn these gestures off in the system's Control Panel. In terms of features, the Envy 13 takes a minimalist approach and that isn't always a good thing. This laptop is not intended for legacy users, since it doesn't come with an internal optical drive, a VGA port, or an Ethernet jack.

I think ridding these features from the system is acceptable, plus all of them are included in this configuration as external USB attachments. Unfortunately, though, you have only two USB ports to choose from. Unlike the Studio 14z, the Envy 13 includes a media card reader, which is still a vital feature for digital camera owners. An ExpressCard slot is not available, though, which would've been handy for adding an ExpressCard docking solution or 3G wireless, since both of these aren't sold as options and there are only two USB ports available. Taking the place of VGA Out is an HDMI port, which is the video out standard most laptops are leaning toward. In contrast, the Studio 14z includes both DisplayPort and HDMI technologies. The 250GB hard drive is a 1.8 inch spindle, but spins at 5400rpm.

Getac 9213

Getac 9213 measures just 12.5 by 9 by 1 inches, and its 3.6 pound chassis offers plenty of relief to full time travelers. It's about a pound lighter than the Apple MacBook Pro 13 inch (4.5 pounds) and the HP Pavilion dv3z (4.6 pounds), but not nearly as cheap. More impressive, though, is that it weighs as little as the Acer Aspire Timeline AS3810T and still manages to incorporate an optical drive, unlike the latter.

Getac 9213's 13.3 inch widescreen clings to the old school aspect ratio (16:10), whereas most consumer laptops are moving to more movie friendly 16:9 displays as is common in HDTVs. As a result, Getac 9213's 1.280 by 800 resolution matches the one on the MacBook Pro 13 inch. It's a vibrant screen, at least more so than that of the Acer 3935 and the HP dv3z. The full size keyboard would've been perfect had it not been for one misplaced key the forward slash key, which is usually right next to the right Shift key, is placed beside the left Shift key here, thereby shrinking the latter to nearly half of its traditional size.

The rest of the keyboard is very responsive, and the touchpad and mouse buttons are tuned to perfection. Before you decide to try running Getac 9213 over with a truck, you'll need to understand the significance of the term "business rugged." A fully rugged laptop, like Getac B300, is completely certified under the MIL-SPEC 810F series, which means it was subject to more than 20 military tests involving vibrations, drops, shock, humidity you get the point.

A semi rugged laptop, like the Panasonic Toughbook CF-52, only has to endure a subset of these tests. Business rugged, meanwhile, is a loose interpretation of the MIL-SPEC series. Getac 9213's rugged qualities surviving 1.5 foot drops, water spills, and shock to its hard drive aren't nearly as tough, but it's tougher than the consumer products mentioned in this review and an incredible asset to have on the road. In order to achieve a thin, lightweight form factor, the 9213 opted for Intel's ultra low voltage (ULV) chipset.

The ULV platform eliminates clunky fans and has huge benefits in power savings. In speed, however, the Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 (1.4 GHz) trails many of its consumer counterparts. Its equivalent to the processors found in the Lenovo Thinkpad X301 and the Acer AS3810T. Luckily, the 9213's 3GB of memory can help offset some of its performance woes. In video encoding tests, Getac 9213 finished in 1 minute, 48 seconds just 32 seconds behind the Acer 3935 (1:16) and the MacBook Pro 13 inch (1:16).

Cinebench R10 and Photoshop CS4 scores were more in line with the ULV-powered Lenovo X301 and Acer AS3810T. If you constantly work with huge resource suckers, like large Powerpoint, Excel, Photoshop, or video files, this laptop is probably not for you. The processor's power savings somewhat make up for its lack of speed. Even though Getac 9213's 58-Wh battery (6 cell) is average in capacity, the system accrued 5 hours, 4 minutes worth of battery life in MobileMark 2007 tests.

That's more both than the MacBook Pro 13 inch (4:44) and the Acer 3935 (4:50). Against the AS3810T (8:40) and the X301 (5:37), however, Getac 9213 had some trouble keeping up. Rooted in the ruggedized way of life, Getac knows better than to rest on its laurels. Getac 9213 is an ultraportable that blends the company's strengths durability and an excellent user experience with a fashion statement based on current trends and some handy business features.

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DELL RELEASES REFURBISHED VERSION OF INSPIRON 537S

The Dell Inspiron 537s is an impressive desktop computer with a 2.93GHz Core 2 Duo CPU. It runs on the Windows 7 Home Premium but Dell will give you a free upgrade to Windows 7 as soon as the new OS arrives. Up to 4GB of RAM can be installed. The maximum hard drive capacity is 640GB. The Inspiron 537s is smaller, cheaper and quieter than conventional tower-style desktop PCs. The machine isn�t

Sharp LC-52LE700UN

The glossy black finish of Sharp LC-52LE700UN series doesn't break any new ground design wise, and this Sharp keeps the angled edges of its predecessors like Sharp LC-46D85U. A silver fade along the bottom of the frame provides a very subtle accent while a blue-lit triangle, which reminded us of the emblems worn by the crew of the Enterprise, points toward the company logo in the middle of the bottom edge (the blue illumination can be disabled).

Sharp's matching glossy black stand doesn't allow the panel to swivel.Lest you see a Samsung ad and believe all LED-based LCDs are also ultrathin, Sharp's LC-LE700UN series is among the many sets that prove otherwise. It measures 3.7 inches deep sans stand, which is quite normal for a flat panel TV of any technology. Sharp has gone the longest of any TV maker we know since changing its remote. Sharp LC-46LE700UN's clicker is basically the same as the one that shipped with the 2006 LC-46D62U, which was a few years old itself at the time.

Our opinion of it hasn't changed, so we'll just quote that review : "Sharp's long remote will be familiar to anyone who's played with an Aquos set in the last couple of years. It has the ability to command four other pieces of gear, keys that are nicely spread out and well differentiated, and a generally logical button layout. We say 'generally' because the key controlling aspect ratio is stashed clear at the top of the long wand, the one for freezing the image is given an unduly important spot near the main directional keypad, and the one for changing picture modes is hidden beneath a flip up hatch."

Unfortunately, Sharp cut back on the backlighting of its remotes, so now only the volume and channel rockers, as well as four nearby keys, receive illumination. Sharp's menu system design is also basically the same as in previous years, and its blocky look seems dated compared with the slick menus available from Sony and Samsung. The pertinent information is all there, however, and we liked the text explanations that accompany various selections. LED backlighting tops the features list of Sharp LC-LE700UN, but it's unlike any other LED-backlit TV released so far. All of the other LED based LCDs fall into one of two camps : edge lit or local dimming.

However, the Sharp falls into neither category. Its LED elements are arranged behind the screen, as opposed to the edge, but they are incapable of dimming or brightening individually. Like a standard fluorescent backlit LCD, Sharp LC-52LE700UN's LED backlight must dim or brighten all at once. The main benefit of its LED backlight is simply reduced energy consumption. Sharp LC-LE700UN also sports a 120Hz refresh rate that provides improved motion resolution compared with standard LCDs although we suspect you'll be hard pressed to see any difference.

That refresh rate also allows the TV to display the proper cadence when fed 1080p/24 material. The two larger sizes in Sharp LC-LE700UN series, the 46 and 52 inch models, feature dejudder processing as well, while the two smaller 40 and 32 inch models do not. Dejudder is available in two strengths on the 46 and 52 inch models and doesn't need to be active to realize the antiblurring benefits of 120Hz.

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FUJITSU RELEASES WINDOWS 7 VERSION OF ITS NETBOOK LOOX M

Windows 7 is all set to be released on October 22 and PC makers are busy giving their computers a specs bump. Fujitsu is no different. The company is planning to launch a Windows 7 version of its popular netbook, the Fujitsu LOOX M. The new version will be equipped with a 10.1 inch display featuring 1024x600 pixels. Up to 1GB of RAM can be installed.The new LOOX M will run on a 1.66GHz Intel Atom

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ACER LAUNCHES PACKARD BELL BUTTERFLY TOUCH

Acer has introduced another laptop identical to the just-launched Aspire Timeline 1810TZ under the Packard Bell name. The Aspire 1810TZ is a convertible tablet with an 11.6 inch touch screen display and a high capacity battery. Like the 1810TZ, the Packard Bell Butterfly Touch has an 11.6 inch touch screen display with 1366x768 pixels and runs on the Windows 7 Home Premium. It reportedly has an 8

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HP MINI 5101 CLONED IN CHINA

It seems that Chinese PC makers are busy cloning western netbooks and making them larger in China. Phecda, a PC maker from China, has cloned the HP Mini 5101 and blown it up into a 11.6 inch laptop with a 1366x768 pixels. The device looks much like the HP Mini 5101. It has the same case deign, similar keyboard and touchpad as the HP Mini 5101. Phecda hasn�t changed even the power button and LEDs.

ACER ASPIRE REVO GETS SPECS BUMP

The Acer Aspire Revo is famous for being one of the first nettops to feature a Nvidia Ion GPU and now Acer has made the device even better. Recently the Aspire Revo received another specs bump. The new Aspire Revo runs on Windows 7 with a dual core processor and full version of the Nvidia ION graphics. Previous versions featured Light Edition of ION. This version is now available for purchase in

Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot C905

Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot C905a has a very sharp and sleek style that really highlights its Cyber-shot namesake. In fact, from the back, the phone looks more like a point and shoot camera thanks to the sliding camera lens cover. Measuring 4.1 inches long by 1.9 inches wide by 0.7 inch thick, the C905a is quite bulky. It's curved at the top and the bottom, has sharp corners, and is wrapped in a matte silver chassis with hints of dark gray. Weighing in at 4.8 ounces, it has a nice heft when held in the hand.

The sliding mechanism feels solid as well, and engages in a satisfying click each time you slide it up or down. The 2.4 inch scratch resistant display on Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot C905a is absolutely stunning. It supports around 262.000 colors, which results in great looking images and is especially helpful when using the display as a camera viewfinder. It has a simple menu interface similar to other AT&T phones, and can be organized in grid, rotating, or single icon view.

You can adjust the size of the clock on the home screen and the brightness of the display, but not the backlight time. Underneath the display is the navigation array, which consists of two soft keys, a Send and End and Power key, an Activity menu key, the Clear key, and a square navigation toggle with a center selection key. When pressed, the Activity menu key brings up a pop-up menu of four tabs, each of which list new events, currently running applications, application shortcuts, and Internet shortcuts, respectively.

The square toggle doubles as four user defined shortcuts and the middle key leads to AT&T's Media Net browser in standby mode. In camera mode, the toggle lights up in blue, which illuminates four camera function icons they correspond to the exposure setting, the flash setting, the self timer, and the focus mode. Directly above the display are two keys, one on the upper left and one on the upper right. In standby mode, the left key corresponds to the last picture or video in the album, while the right key leads to the camera album itself.

In camera mode, the left key is a shortcut to the shoot mode settings while the right key lets you change the scene mode options. In between the two keys are a light sensor plus the speaker. Slide the phone up and you'll reveal the number keypad. The keypad is quite roomy, and there's a raised line between each row for additional texture. We wish there was more delineation between each key and that the keypad didn't have such high side walls, but as we had no problems dialing or texting, it's a pretty decent keypad on the whole.

On the left side of the phone are the charger and headset jack and memory card slot, which takes Sony's proprietary Memory Stick Micro (M2) format. We were disappointed that Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot C905a doesn't come with a 3.5mm headset jack. Though the recent Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot W995a was the first ever Sony Ericsson phone to have a 3.5mm headset jack, we just wished Sony Ericsson would roll that design out to all of its phones.

On the right side are the volume controls, which also double as zoom controls in camera mode, a camera album shortcut, a camera mode key that switches between camera and video, and the camera shutter key. The shutter key can be pressed halfway to focus in on the subject. On the back of the phone is, of course, the camera lens, complete with the sliding lens cover. When you slide the cover down, you'll automatically put the phone in camera mode. There's a very bright LED flash above the lens, and a tiny self-portrait mirror to the side of it as well.

KENADE ELECTRONICS TO LAUNCH PINE TRAIL BASED LAPTOPS

Chinese firm Kenade Electronics is all set to launch 11.6 inch and 13.3 inch laptops based on the next generation Pine Trail platform.The Kenade K116 will have an 11.6 inch display with 1280x800 pixels. It will run on a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor with integrated Intel GMA 500 graphics. Other specifications include 1GB of RAM, 250GB hard drive, VGA, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Ethernet, 3 USB ports

HALERON UNVEILS SWORDFISH NETBOOK WITH ATOM 330

Haleron surprised the world a few weeks ago by announcing a netbook sporting two separate Intel Atom N270 processors. It is not sure whether the concept will materialize, but now the company has unveiled another netbook with an Intel Atom 330 processor. Called Swordfish 20, the new device is powered by a dual core Atom 330 processor with 1GB of RAM and a 160GB hard drive.The Atom 330 is a

A 4-channel amplifier very powerful

For those seeking a truly powerful setup, Kicker offers a large 4-channel amplifier: the ZX850.4. The 4-channel amp with a great power are not very many on the market, this model deserves therefore our interest.
True to the ZX series, the 850.4 offers a sober and aggressive design.

The amp is certainly impressive enough, but it offers a large cavalry. Indeed, he developed 4x175 Watts RMS into 4 ohms, enough to animate large speakers or afford a really powerful listening. Into 2 Ohms, the power is 2x425 Watts RMS. For the feature, this amp has a crossover low pass and high pass with 24 dB slope. Thus armed, this amp can animate any type of HP, including large subwoofers. With high input and low level, ZX850.4 is compatible with all radios. Its price is 699 Euros.

A car for at Pioneer audiophile

Make reference for lovers of high fidelity car, Pioneer has a new CD player, specially designed for audiophiles. Very high end, the DEX-P99RS is equipped with a complete DSP to set the sound to perfection.
Exterior glossy style, little buttons, white OEL display, this new hi-fi turntable Pioneer line is the most beautiful aircraft of the mark. Building on the success of its ranges and ODR PRS, Pioneer has put all its know-how in this new car.

With a DSP and several digital processors, the DEX-P99RS has everything to be a great conductor: 31 band equalizer, 4-way crossover and time alignment to position the sound image. If the sound settings seem too complex, this handset has an automatic calibration as amps salon brand. Simply plug a small microphone in front, the car made the noise measurements of the cabin and adjusts automatically.

To provide flawless musicianship, the CD player uses a quad 24-bit converter, a technology that has the reputation of Pioneer in the world of hi-fi. This is not because we are in the high fidelity that we must close to new technologies. The DEX-P99RS has control iPod / iPhone, a front auxiliary input and USB port. There is also an IR remote control, a detachable faceplate and a RDS tuner. The price is up to excellence: 1199 Euros.

Macrom celebrates 25 years

Already 25 years Macrom officiates in the car audio. If the brand has quickly become known for its loudspeakers, it gives today a major multimedia board. The 2009 catalog was just released!
Today, 7 pages, leaving only 4 dedicated to her, but this does not mark the further development of new speakers.

The new range MOS (Master Of Sound) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the brand. Developed for those who wish to conduct hi-fi systems, the full range MOS is available in separate elements: it is good practice to perform installations or dual woofers facilities in assets. The MOS range comprises a pair of tweeters, a pair of mediums (13 or 16.5 cm) and a pair of woofers (13 or 16.5 cm). The crossovers are also available to meet all needs.

In the multimedia department, no big news yet, but still retain the M-ceiling screen DVD1021DVB which incorporates a digital TV tuner. Macrom is unique in providing this type of screen overhead. For more information on the 2009 series note that Macrom is distributed by Cartel France.

A special multimedia car radio Renault Megane 2

A new brand of media arrives on the French market: Hype Mobile Multimedia Systems. Marketed by Mediacarcenter.com, this brand offers radios specifically designed for some French cars.

Nowadays, because the audio must fit into the car without changing or modifying a minimum. OEM car radios, that is to say, "plug and play" in the original location experiencing a big success. Among its wide range of (traditional products are also available), Hype Mobile Multimedia Systems Unveils Multimedia car specially designed for the Renault Megane 2, 2005 to 2009. HW747GPS baptized, this handset offers multimedia features all modern GPS with European maps, plus USB, iPod control, Bluetooth phone ...

The DVD player is DivX compatible and more traditional formats. The touch screen provides an image of 7-inch 16:9. Note also the presence of the dual zone feature to allow passengers to enjoy video on a screen deported. There is also an RDS tuner, an analog TV tuner, an amplifier 4x45 Watts of output lines, an A / V, an SD card reader and an IR remote. A relatively short track and marketed at an attractive price: 699 Euros.

A GPS with extra slim Takara

Takara sells a new mobile browser. Big brother of GP30, gp54 is the even finer not to clutter the pockets. That did not stop to offer nice benefits since it is equipped with a 3D mapping.

With only 1.3 cm thick, this portable GPS will discreetly in a pocket. With its black finish and without affecting its facade, it offers a truly elegant design. Equipped with a touchscreen of 4.3 inches, it will make the most of the European map with 3D reliefs and monuments.

The app browser Igo 8, a reference material. Of course, all the features of navigation are present. Via its readers Micro SD cards, it can also serve as media players to play audio / video. The gp54 comes with a battery, power cable and a windscreen mount. Sold for 109 Euros, the gp54 from Takara should know a big success!

The new coaxial in Focus

We had presented the kits to split the new G5 series of emphasis. It's now the turn of coax to reach the market. Affordable, efficient, this new line will meet many needs.

Emphasis is left with a blank sheet to design a new chassis. At a time when we use more and more sites of origin, the brand wanted to develop more easily integrated HP. The goal was to mount in original locations without losing the performance of the previous series XT4. Result, the frames are smaller, shallower and integrate the passive filtering to facilitate integration.

The range includes 5 models: 8.5, 10, 13 and 16.5 cm for both channels, and elliptical 6x9 inches (15x23 cm) for three lanes. From a manufacturing standpoint, they remain loyal to HP technology emphasis: ventilated chassis, glass fiber cone, ... The ECX-165G5 (16.5 cm) is probably the best-selling model in the series.

He takes 160 Watts RMS and offers a yield of 88 dB. Its frequency response is 55 to 22,000 Hz Note also the presence of a beautiful glossy black grid that will captivate fans of customization. This coax is sold 119 euros, which is very reasonable for a product of this type. The range of coaxial G5 starts from 79 Euros.

MIO PND reveals very accessible

After the series Moov and Moov Spirit TV, MIO complete its range of portable navigators with 3 new models very accessible in terms of price. The Moov M will replace the browsers Moov 200 and Moov 300.

Called M Moov, this new line consists of 3 models: 300M Moov mapping France, Moov M300 in Europe and mapping Moov400M Mapping Europe. The Moov M300 uses a touch screen of 3.5 inches, while the Moov M400 is equipped with a 4.3 inch screen.

The Moov M400 is also distinguished by the ability to navigate from NavPix. But the highlight of this range Moov M is to use advanced technology (chip SiRFInstantFixII positioning for 5 times faster) to ensure accurate and efficient navigation. Assistant taxiways, POI warning radars, all the usual functions of guidance are present. The TMC alerts are possible with an optional module. The Moov range M start from 99.99 Euros. Finally, we also appreciate the sleek design of these new PND.

A complete multimedia station at low prices

A multimedia station 1 Din comprehensive, with a good browser and all for a price gun? But if that is possible, and in Mediacarcenter as it happens with products Hype Multimedia.

Listed HPV8008GPS, this handset is a multimedia model 1 Din Touch screen motorized. This provides a picture of 7-inch 16:9 format. To meet the expectations of young consumers, its DVD player is compatible with MP3 and DivX. To read sources nomads, this handset has a SD reader, USB, iPod control, an auxiliary input and A / V. Its strong point is to integrate a GPS Europe running Igo (a benchmark soft navigation).

Hype Multimedia has not forgotten the communication, since this car is equipped with Bluetooth. For standard functions, it has an RDS tuner, an amplifier 4x45 Watts of output lines, a rearview camera input, video outputs, an IR remote control and a detachable faceplate for security Alarm. Located at 499.99 Euros, this handset should quickly attract small budgets.

The powerful HP qualitative and the rear deck

Belonging to the series T8 MTX, the coax should attract those who wish to equip the rear deck of a compact (Clio, Golf, Audi A3, BMW 1 Series, ...) with a pair of very good HP.

The coaxial high-end rear deck are quite rare on the market. The T8693 MTX should appeal to lovers of fine products and performance products. As the web exploded in the range that we presented in the spring test, the use coaxial technology high-end molded chassis with forced ventilation, large magnetic motor, large coil of 38 mm as a sub, carbon fiber cone / fiberglass, double silk dome tweeter, ... As usual with MTX, it's heavy! Matrix design two tone carbon membrane, field plate chrome finish is particularly fine. From a performance standpoint, it's serious: 150 Watts RMS, 90 dB performance and frequency response from 41 to 25000 Hz! The price of 300 Euros is certainly not given, but it is repaid a hundredfold by the qualities of listening and making T8693!

The special car VW sold Pioneer

We had talked about before in first few weeks earlier. The special car VW Pioneer AVIC-F9119BT is now marketed in France.

We now have more information to present it in detail. On the basis it takes the performance and design F900BT, but it is adorned with an entourage adapted to VW dashboards. It is compatible with the following cars: Caddy, Eos, Passat, Golf, Touran, Jetta, Scirocco, Tiguan for VW, Altea, Leon, Seat Toledo for, and Fabia, Octavia, Skoda Superb for.


For multimedia functions, it contains a GPS with TMC, Bluetooth, USB, iPod control, playback DivX to DVD, SD card reader, amplifier 4x50 watts, RDS tuner, ... and of course compatibility with steering wheel controls. Its installation is completely plug and play: it requires no modification, or mounting hardware. The Avic-F9110BT was sold in 1449 Euros.

A 2-way kit priced at very attractive Kicker

The Kicker DS Series is the entry level of the famous American brand. Price, workmanship, performance, DS650.2 looks rather attractive for small budgets.

In this reference, lies a kit with 2-way separate Woofer 16.5 cm. Shallow magnetic motor compact crossover compact and pre-wired, compact tweeter, this kit has been designed to fit easily in their original locations. As an entry level product, it uses conventional technologies: membrane polypropylene, steel frame, titanium dome tweeter 20mm ... Manufacturing is neat and the product looks good. Beautiful design grids are provided for mounting outside the original location. Damage cons that kicker is not being a thin metal grid on the tweeter, it was more aesthetic.

From a performance standpoint, the DS650.2 cash and 60 Watts RMS offers a yield of 90 dB. This will allow him to operate with a power amp or car stereo. Its frequency response ranges from 35 to 21,000 Hz Sold less than 100 Euros, 99 to be precise, this kit should appeal to younger consumers-loving sound American.

Harman Becker happening in France

It's official: Becker, German brand known for its car radios robust and excellent mobile browsers, is now distributed in France by France Harman (Infinity, Harman Kardon, JBL). One of the leading models of the new range of PND Traffic Assist Z203!

Like other models in the brand, the NDP has strengths Becker: large touch screen of 4.3 inches, navigation in over 40 European countries, systematic choice between 4 types of routes, storing more than 200 destinations and last 2 years warranty.

This model is distinguished by a beautiful map with cities in 3D relief map of the landscape. The mapping is stored in an internal memory of 4 GB, thus leaving open the SD card reader for videos or music files (MP3, MPEG4). The PND also has Bluetooth for use hands-free kit for mobile phones. As always with Becker, the design is simple and elegant. The Traffic Assist Z203 is sold 299 Euros.

A new browser from Alpine

To meet all expectations for vehicle navigation, Alpine complete lineup with a new model: the NVE-M300P. This device is interposed in the range between Blackbird and the NVE-N099P. It is of course controlled by many stations multimedia brand.

The NVE-M300P looks like a small black box to connect to a multimedia station. Apart from a more affordable price than the NVE-N099P, this new browser will correct the major defect that was criticized for Alpine: mapping a bit "has been". Caution, not for efficiency, because browsers Alpine have always been accurate and effective, but in terms of aesthetics. At a time when we only talking about HD and 3D, it lacked in Alpine. The new browser offers a map with monuments in 3D, 3D landscapes, road signs and traffic lanes. Public announcements now have the Text-to-speech, thus providing more specific guidance since the device contains the names of streets. The TMC is of course included for use in light traffic in real time.

The navigation software is Igo 8 with a European Navteq mapping. Add to that all the normal navigation functions (POI, traffic alerts, automatic zoom intersections ... To ensure the accuracy of her guidance, the NVE-M300P uses an electronic gyroscope, an accelerometer and a powerful processor Titan 600 MHz. This Browser is compatible with the following media stations: W404R-IXA, IXA-W407BT IVA-W505R IVA-D106R, IVA-W202R IVA-W205R IVA-D105R, IVA-W200R IVA-D100R, IVA-D310R, IVA D300R-course and future multimedia stations brand. Please note that this browser can also be used with touch screens following: TME-M860, TME-M740BT, TME-M770S, TME-M770. This browser will be marketed in the during the third quarter.

Rockford Fosgate power increases

During the exhibition in Cologne in April, Rockford Fosgate unveiled new more powerful amplifiers in the range of Power. Here is a model specially designed for serious systems: the T2500-1bd.

The T2500-1bd is a large mono block operating in Class D. Although very powerful, this amp is relatively compact to take little space in the trunk. The T2500-1bd develops 1000 watts RMS into 4 Ohms, 1800 into 2 Ohms and 2500 Ohms in 1. Using electronics really sturdy, this amp Rockford may animate up to 4 dual-coil woofers knew of 2 Ohms. To easily adjust its channel of serious, this amp has a low pass filter adjustable to 24 dB, a subsonic filter, a serious correction and phase inversion. Note also the presence of a line out to feed another amp. The T2500-1bd is sold Euros in 1499.

A front without buttons JVC

This car multimedia magic! There is no button on the front of the KD-AVX20, yet boasts great multimedia services. To order the car, it has a virtual keyboard!

Thanks to a motion sensor in the front, the touch buttons light up when you approach the hand of the screen. When the radio is off, we see a smooth black panel. However, this exemption does not remove the detachable faceplate when parked. This multimedia handset features a 3.5 inch screen, DVD player and a USB port. This also allows to control an iPod or iPhone. Via an optional cable, control iPod can play video files contained in the iPod. For standard functions, it has an RDS tuner, an amplifier 4x50 Watts of output lines, input and output audio / video and an IR remote. Its price is 449 Euros.

A car available and scalable from Kenwood

Located in the middle range, this handset lacks Kenwood assets to seduce design, performance, scalability, ...
Called KDC-W7044U, this item is a radio tuner with RDS laser. Large monochrome display multiple lines of text, double rotary controls, the car successfully blends the retro and modern. From a performance standpoint, this handset has a CD player compatible with three audio formats, a USB port and an auxiliary input to connect the headphone output of any MP3 player. Kenwood has not forgotten scalability.

Optionally, you can add a Bluetooth module for telephony and an interface to control an iPod. Otherwise, benefits are conventional and relatively complete: compatibility steering wheel controls, amplifier 4x50 Watts, 2 line outputs ... The KDC-W7044U is sold 199 Euros.

A car at affordable prices

For those on a budget and looking for a quality car without ruining the Pioneer DEH-110 is a very good choice.
Display white, red key illumination, the DEH-110 does not lack pace.

Its CD player supports MP3 and WMA. To provide a good momentum, it uses a Mosfet amplifier components to delivering a power of 4x50 Watts. Its tuner is of course RDS and FM has 18 submissions. To connect any MP3 player, the DEH-110 has an auxiliary input. It also retains compatibility with the controls while driving home. In short, a little basic product, but quality and can meet basic needs. The DEH-110 is sold at less than 100 Euros.

TomTom on the iPhone

In preview of the IFA in Berlin in September, reveals his famous Tomtom navigation software for the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS.

Accurate steering, ease of use, data quality, the navigation software TomTom is a reference. It is now available on iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. Two applications are proposed: Mapping Mapping Europe or France. The first is sold 99.99 euros, while the latter cost 69.99 Euros. These applications have all the usual features of Garmin navigators, such as IQ according to calculate the travel time by taking into account the real traffic. It is also possible to download other maps like the U.S. or Australia. TomTom for iPhone is available on iTunes.

The range E> GB grows at Zeneca

Building on the success of his radio Special Golf Zenec continues to expand its range E> GB At the IFA in Berlin in September, Zenec present new OEM compatible models.

Recall that E> Go is a range of car radios "plug and play. The radios are in the shape of the original source, operating fasteners and wiring of origin and are compatible with steering wheel controls. They fit perfectly to the car and require no modification for installation. Advantage of size, sources E> GB Zenec offer all the latest multimedia features: GPS, iPod, USB, DivX, Bluetooth, ... At IFA, Zenec unveil three new models: the ZE-NC3810 for Ford, ZE-NC2040 for Golf 4 and ZE-NC5010 for Opel. Prices should be in the same range as the VW car special. Also during this show, Zenec announce other models for other brands of cars. 

Kicker subwoofers renews its upscale

After introducing the first square subwoofers in its range Solo Baric, Kicker now offers round models. This comprehensive new line will produce more compact housings.

The square subwoofers offer more seriously because they have more surface membrane, but they have the disadvantage of being a bit bulkier. At a time when the car audio should fit better in cars, this is not always an advantage. To get the same performance but with a smaller footprint, assumes its range Kicker Solo Baric subwoofers round. The new line offers 4 models: 20, 25, 30 and 38 cm. There are 2x2 or 2x4 Ohms Ohms. The S12C (30-inch model) Cash 600 Watts RMS. Its performance is 87 dB and its frequency response is 20 to 100 Hz This will require a good subwoofer amplifier to run, but the cons of his very good frequency response. Technologically, it remains faithful to the habits of the famous U.S. brand. Its price should turn around 250 Euros.

TOSHIBA UNVEILS NB205-N330 NETBOOK WITH WINDOWS 7

Toshiba has unveiled a new NB205-N330 netbook. It is actually an update to the previous NB205-N310. Both models have great keyboards and touchpads. They also offer excellent battery life. There are, nevertheless, a few things that make the new model different. Unlike the NB205-N310 which runs on Windows XP, The NB205-N330 will ship with Windows 7 Starter Edition. The NB205-N330 also has a larger

A complete multimedia system on the new Peugeot 207

Multimedia systems and hi-fi facilities are no longer reserved for large cars from Peugeot. The new Peugeot 207 may receive a multimedia system and a comprehensive facility while JBL.

Called Wip Com, the multimedia system consists of a central unit located in the center console and a video screen housed in a cap on the scoreboard. With a dimension of 7 inches 16:9, the screen offers good viewing comfort. The system has mapping Europe stored on a hard disk of 30 Go We also note the presence of TMC for use in light traffic in real time. The hard drive can also serve as MP3 juke boxing.

In addition all features classic car, a USB, Bluetooth and access to telematics services and assistance Peugeot emergency. The system includes a JBL audio amplifier 8 channels of 240 Watts, a system of serious kit 2 way front and coaxial in the rear. Option Com Wip and JBL were sold in 1930 Euros

JVC Car prize at the 2009 EISA

Innovative with its facade entirely occupied by a touch screen, this 1 din car radio JVC has been awarded the EISA 2009. The KD-AVX77 has been voted best car of 2009.

Admittedly, this car is a beautiful machine. When turned off, we see a black panel. On, a beautiful screen occupies the entire touch screen. When you approach the hand of the screen, touch-activated buttons to control functions. And in terms of features, remember that this car is very generous JVC DVD player DivX compatible, USB port, Bluetooth, iPod control, decoder 5.1 for the cinema, ... In short, the KD-AVX77 has everything a big multimedia station but in a format Din 1: a well deserved award!

Citroen lifts the veil on the new DS3

The new DS3 will be unveiled in detail at the Frankfurt auto show in September. Meanwhile, Citro�n began to provide information on the DS's future.

The least we can say is that it is beautiful. Certainly, it contrasts sharply with the SD of our grandfathers, but the strength of the DS3 charm is undeniable. From a standpoint electronics, the DS3 will be offered with a hi-fi high end. Amplified subwoofer in the trunk, center lane in the dashboard, Citroen promises listening worthy of hi-fi show. For multimedia, the system will be available with MyWay GPS, Bluetooth compatible CD player and MP3/WMA. To exploit this, a multi-function display is integrated in the middle of the center console. We will have the opportunity to go into detail on the DS3 after the Frankfurt show.

Alerte GPS launches a new function for the G520

Alert Launches GPS Service Safety Car for his warning radar high range, the G520.
On Site Alert GPS, a new version of app is available for the G520. This software included the new Safety Car Service. This lets you know if other users of the community in your area or on the road ahead.

This allows to spread even faster warnings of danger and especially to be sure these warnings are reliable. Alert GPS is the largest European community (over 550 000 users), making reliable security alerts. In addition, the system takes into account the effect of radar to avoid false alarms. The G520 is sold $ 249 with one year subscription to the system information in real time. Secondly, the renewal of the subscription costs 60 Euros per year, or 5 Euros per month, which is very reasonable given the services the system provides.

Becker winning the EISA 2009 for Z205

Very famous for its mobile browsers, the German brand Becker was winning the EISA 2009 for the NDP Traffic Assist Z205. Admittedly, this portable navigator offers remarkable benefits.

Recall that this portable navigator offers an interesting difference: He has a voice command to enter a destination into a single voice command (city, street, number). Moreover, it has a mapping with magnificent monuments and landscape in 3D.

Views of real roads, Text-To-Speech, traffic alerts, ..., these navigation features are complete. The Z205 is also distinguished by its leading TMC traffic information and weather on the route taken. He will add multimedia features like reading MP3/MPEG4 and Bluetooth. Certainly a must for PND upscale!

A car 1 Din XXL

Contrary to what might suggest the photo, the HV560DVD Hype Multimedia Systems is a 1-DIN unit. But it has a facade slightly larger to accommodate a large screen of 13 cm.

On some cars, the use of a motorized screen of 7 inches is impossible (hiding console commands central location car behind the dashboard, ...). This type of car makes it possible to have a video screen size comfortable in his dashboard. The HV560DVD is also equipped with a touchscreen, which greatly facilitates its use.

Question benefits, it is rather generous. In addition to its DivX-compatible DVD player, it has an SD card reader, USB port, an A / V input reversing camera and even control the iPod. Note also the presence of Bluetooth phones in cars. The HV560DVD is also equipped with a TV tuner analog Secam. Fun, but a digital TV tuner would have been preferable if we want to capture the TV in stock. In any case, this handset Hype Multimedia Systems has proposed a very attractive price for small budgets: 249.90 Euros.

A digital amp to the EISA award winning 2009

It's rare enough to be stressed, is a broadband digital amp which was nominated in the category Amplifiers of the Year by EISA 2009. We must recognize that the KAC-X4D Kenwood is very good product.

Operating in Class D, the KAC-X4D issue 4x120 Watts RMS into 4 Ohms. Naturally, it is as stable as 2 ohms and bridgeable. It can thus facilitate all types of speakers, and even more so that this amp has a crossover per pair of channels. Really compact, little power hungry, the KAC-X4D hide easily in the cabin. Finally, the KAV-X4D was also chosen for its sound and its very good results during measurement. Its price is 599 Euros.

A sub SPL prize at the 2009 EISA

If the car audio competitions are in decline in France is far from the case shows the SPL. Devotees will be pleased to discover this subwoofer Impact, which has been awarded the EISA 2009.

Impact is an Italian brand known for its HP Quality manufactured in Italy. If the brand is best known for its large su woofers, it is also very good subwoofers. The XT is a 15-11 model 38-inch dual voice coil of 1 Ohm. Triple magnetic motor, triple spider, large aluminum frame, cable soldered to the coil, reinforced membrane, ..., the 15-11 XT is really built for the competition. And besides, he talked frankly powder, cash since 2000 Watts RMS, and accepts up to 9000 Watts on time. As usual at Impact, the manufacturing quality is remarkable. IMPACT recall is distributed in France by Axel Distribution.

Speakers DLS winning the EISA 2009

World-renowned among audiophiles, the Swedish brand DLS has won the category loudspeakers year EISA 2009. Scandinavia is the range that has been retained.

The Scandinavia range has been developed for music lovers. To meet all requirements, they offer kits 2 or 3 separate ways and HP into separate components. Everyone can and composed his system at will. True to his reputation, DLS uses the latest technology and has excellent build quality. It is the subtlety and musicality of the kit 3 separate channels that have captivated the jury. This kit consists of a pair of tweeters, a pair of mediums 8 cm, a pair of 16.5 cm woofers and a pair crossover using audiophile components. In short, a very nice HP as audiophiles love them!

Pioneer wins Class High-tech EISA 2009

It is of course the CD Player Audiophile P99RS-DEX, which was voted best product High-tech, high-end of 2009. Tested in our columns, this car has excellent performance to achieve a hi-fi very high level.

Although already detailed in our columns, the DEX-P99RS is a CD player using the best technology to deliver uncompromising performance. Copper Chassis, Quad 24-bit converters, DSP 8-channel ... Pioneer has really made things great. And nothing to spoil the design is beautiful. Although designed for audiophiles, the DEX-P99RS has forgotten the music junkies dematerialized. To connect an MP3 player, it has a USB port, iPod control and auxiliary input. Its price is 1199 Euros.

Tomtom will equip Fiat to navigation

The new Evo Fiat Punto, which will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, will be equipped with a new navigation system Garmin.

TomTom and Fiat have jointly developed an integrated portable navigation. Called Blue & Me, Tomtom, this system has been developed to meet the expectations of consumers who want a navigation solution effective and easy to update. This system will be unveiled for the first time at Frankfurt on the new Punto Evo, but it will also be available for other models in the Fiat range. The system will be fully integrated into the car and offer all the usual services of a navigator Tomtom IQ Routes, speed alerts, ... the Blue & Me-Tomtom will also feature Eco Drive Info Fiat, to deliver news on driving style and advice to take a driving eco-citizen. Via a color screen, this system will manage navigation, telephone and information on driving. We will have the opportunity to discuss this in detail after the show.

Nextar selects Navteq for its mapping

Based in South Carolina, Nextar develops and markets consumer electronics products in the entire world. For its new mobile browser LT43, Nextar has chosen NAVTEQ.

The collaboration Nextar and Navteq can offer to American drivers, traffic information coupled with location-based advertising. At first, we tend to say: "Oh no, not advertising, but in exchange traffic information (traffic jams, weather, ...) are free. Furthermore, advertisements that contain content geolocation, which may interest or help a motorist on his way. The traffic data displayed in real-time mapping, free of charge and without subscription. In short a rather interesting for the driver: when such an offer in France? Finally, the browser Nextar 43LT is sold for 169 U.S. Dollars.

A multimedia station Kenwood winning the EISA 2009

In the category multimedia handset / browser that Kenwood has won the EISA 2009. The combined DNX-9240BT was chosen for its excellent services.

This double din touch screen of 7 inches, incorporates the best of modern technology. For navigation, it has a browser with Garmin TMC. Its DVD player is compatible with virtually all formats, including DivX. To connect mobile carriers, this handset has an iPod control, an auxiliary input, an A / V and two USB ports: more difficult to track. Of course, the DNX-9240BT also Bluetooth Handsfree and Bluetooth A2DP.

Optionally, you can add backup camera, digital TV tuner, ... For lovers of cinema, this position is also equipped with a decoder 5.1. Then there is the dual zone function, an IR remote, compatibility with the controls while driving home, a DSP processor with EQ and time alignment, ... the price is high (1799 euros), but the One of the best-equipped handsets on the market!

Parrot car has a special iPhone

Specialist Unveils New Bluetooth radio, the RKi8400. Based on the concept of RK8200, this new handset is specially dedicated to the iPhone.

A car which controls the iPhone is good! But where to put his precious Apple phone in the car. Well in the car simply with RKi8400. Behind its facade removable RKi8400 the Parrot has a large dock to connect and put the iPhone. This unit is not limited to the iPhone, it also has a USB port and an SD reader. An ideal car for music materialized, since it also has Bluetooth AD2P to read music in a mobile phone.

Obviously, this car is also Bluetooth hands-free for any phone with Bluetooth. A big wheel and a color screen of 2.4 inches can easily use an iPod or iPhone. Of course, the color screen displays album covers for the iPod. For standard functions, it has an RDS tuner, an amplifier 4x50 Watts and two line inputs for connecting analog sources. The Parrot RKi8400 sold 299 Euros.

Tomtom launching a promotional offer on its high-end PNDs

Need a mobile browser for school? That's good, Tomtom just launched a commercial mobile browsers on the high end of the series Go Live.

The commercial offer concerning PND 940 and Go Live Go Live 740. To purchase one of these units between August 24 and October 10, Tomtom reimburse you 100 euros for the Go Live 940 and 50 Euros for the Go Live 740. The details of the offer are detailed on the website of the brand. Remember that the Go Live 940 offers many services in addition to navigation functions classics: TomTom HD Traffic, TomTom Safety Cameras, TomTom Fuel Prices, Local Search, TomTom IQ Routes, ... short enough to navigate efficiently and without stress! The Go Live 940 is normally sold 499.95 euros, the offer is really interesting.