Sun Microsystems, Inc. unveiled its Sun(TM) Constellation System to meet the extreme computation, storage and scale requirements of HPC customers on November 12, 2007.

This recently launched system is world’s first open environment for petascale computing. It can effectively combines ultra-dense, storage and networking on to an effective and integrated general purpose system. The system is designed by Sun Microsystems to ensure massive data stores’ integrity and preservation with exhaustive and extensive metadata facilities in the long run.

It facilitates high performance storage, ultra dense compute nodes along with ultra dense infiniband switching. The latest constellation system is likely to assist the customers in solving high-end computational troubles. It can scale from small-to-medium departmental clusters to quite large supercomputer configurations.

This scalable HPC computing architecture is based on open and industry standard components. It comprises of Sun Blade(TM) 6048 Modular System, Sun Datacenter Switch 3456, new Sun Datacenter Express Services and high capacity data archive and high density storage benefit.

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Acer P243W is a 24-inch Monitor equipped with an HDMI input and HDCP correspondence DVI-D equipment. The Monitor will ship at a suggested price of 35,000 Yen. This TN system (Crystal Brite) of black color features resolution of 1,920×1,200 dot, brightness 400cd/m2, angle of visibility top and bottom/left and right 160 degrees, contrast ratio 3,000:1, and speed of response 2ms.

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Envision recently added a new product to its Professional Series of high performance widescreen LCD desktop monitors. The G416 is a 24-inch Widescreen Windows Vista Certified Monitor Maximizing Workspace and Productivity designed for both personal as well as professional users.

Boasting slim bezel Envision G416 flat-panel display features HDCP supported Digital Visual Interface (DVI) input that lets the users view crystal-clear video playback from an array of high-definition (HD 720p/1080i) program sources, including Blu-ray DVD, HD-DVD, Cable, Satellite and other Set Top Boxes equipped with DVI-HDCP or HDMI using a separate HDMI- DVI adapter.

Built on TFT active-matrix technology, this widescreen monitor offers 1920X1200 screen resolution, 5ms response time and 3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Users can choose from various Text, Internet, Game, Movie and Sports modes of view. You can purchase Envision G416 through Envision distributors and channel partners at a suggested retail price of $399.99.

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BenQ introduced its new cinema class projector – BenQ W20000. The projector features company’s elite Senseye Technology. The BenQ W20000 provides the users true cinematic full 1080p HD feeling and also execute impeccably with an extensive variety of devices from conventional VCR to the latest HD DVD and Blu-ray DVD players. Other than this the smart projectors augment image contrast with its Iris technology, which helps in making bright images brighter and dark images become darker.

The W20000 also employs Senseye Technology, Texas Instruments’ BrilliantColorTM technology, and Philips’ ViDi lighting technology, the W20000 exhibit brilliantly at 1,200 ANSI lumens and thus are able to provide accurate colors to counterpart their real-life look. The Brilliant Color Technology worked on by BenQ is a cutting-edge technology that facilitates advanced brilliance levels by boosting mid-tone colors, resultant in more vivacious, exactly rendered colors.

At only 25dB, W20000 let customers take pleasure in their image experience devoid of any disturbing projector noise. These projectors are made with two HDMI slots, in-fitted ISFccc (ISF Certified Calibration Controls) and Panamorph™ lenses for full screen experience at 2.35:1 aspect ratio with no picture deformation. The BenQ W20000 and W5000 will be obtainable in select countries across Europe starting near the beginning December though there is no word from the company on the pricing of the product till now.

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Roland recently announced its latest CD-2e CD/SD recorder that integrates CD-R/RW drive and the SD card slot. The recorder will ship from November 17th at an expected price of 6 ten thousand Yen. It is possible to record 16bit/44.1kHz WAV type onto the SD card. The SDHC card supports capacity up to 8GB. It’s great the recorder comes with a remote control. Users can perform 6 hours of recording with single 3 electric batteries. Roland CD-2e CD/SD recorder equips a voice input/output terminal, 2ch analog audio input (RCA) 1 system, external microphone input terminal (the standard jack) the LR each 1 terminal, stereo mini- head phone output and line output.

Single room Home Theaters or multiple AV entertainment systems with more than one remote control can now be controlled with only one remote control MX-650. Easy to install and use MX-650 simplifies the operation of complex Home Theatres.

Installers can put any command on LCD Page and personalize screen’s iconography. As it works on Radio Frequency, it does not have to be in the line of sight of the equipment to be operated and it can control 100 feet away components or components in cabinets or behind doors.

Apart from unmatched flexibility and diagnostic capabilities, it also offers rock-solid Narrow Band RF and voltage sensors. Its easy to use capability can be judged by the fact that it sets the Theatre System to play a DVD with just one button. Motion Sensor turns on the LCD Screen automatically when the remote is picked up. The MX-650 has an inbuilt time/date display, rechargeable lithium ion battery, low-battery alert and a USB programming cable.

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Samsung unveiled its latest 24-inch 245B LCD Monitor. The LCD Monitor features Maximum Resolution 1920×1200@60Hz (Analog) 1920×1200@60Hz (Digital), contrast ratio (typ.) 1000:1 (DC 3000:1), viewing angle 160/160 (H/V), response time 5ms, brightness 400 cd/m2 (typ), Supported Colors 16.7M, and Horizontal Frequency(kHz) 30 ~ 81kHz, Vertical Frequency(Hz) 56 ~ 75Hz. Samsung 245B consumes 100 W of electric power. There is no mention of price or availability.

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At the KES 2007, Samsung proved its innovative genius again by exhibiting its latest Chic and Smart Multimedia Speaker model SMS-M1000. The new speakers are cylindrical in shape and have glass bottoms. Samsung 2W Chic & Smart Style Speakers give a modern look and are in black so they will prove suitable for your decor. There is no mention about the price or availability yet. Stay connected for updates.

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Here is yet another pair pf cube speakers for the Japanese market. The NX-B02, a baby of Yamaha will be available in Europe this November. The company is distributing the latest cubies in three color options, viz. black, white and the lead-lead. The price set for every speaker for European market is 149 Euros. Along with Swing Radiator Bass, the speaker unit sports a stereo mini- input and USB port and delivers a maximum output of 10W×2ch.

Universal has recently introduced an all new Remote Control System MX-350 with RF Capabilities. The Radio Frequency (RF) operation offers up to 100′ range all the ways though walls, floors and doors, indoors or outdoors. The complete MX-350 controls up to 10 workings. All of the 10 components can be programmed by the users with the usage of 8 pages of LCD screens together with the 33 hard buttons. This remote control model permits the user to edit the content on every LCD screen precisely as they want. The great and strong memory of the MX-350 provides up to 472 probable Macro buttons and every macro can play back up to 190 steps by a single touch. Furthermore, the MX-350 facilitates the user to plan and set up to 40 preferred channels and the 8 LCD screens will exhibit the desired channels that are programmed. Additionally the remote control’s smart memory back-up function can preserve the programmed memory for even up to ten years. The device reaches the users with a warranty of 1 year on parts & labor if purchased from an authorized dealer. There is no word on the pricing and release date.

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MAudio’s EX66 Speakers are available at a price of 1 79,800 Yen. These Vertical twin type speakers with 1 tweeter and woofer unit 6 inch diameter feature impedance 4 Ω. The EX66 Speakers load PWM power amplifier of 100W. The speaker enclosure is made from MDF.

Sony’s new VSP-NS7 digital signage player provides control over networks of displays over a property. Not only it offers an excellent image quality but it also offers multiple connectivity inputs and playback options.

With a resolution of 1280 x 720, new HD compliant Digital Signage Player is an extensive improvement in video quality and increased Flash payback as it possesses strong CPU and enhanced HTML browser. It possesses additional graphic layer shows Flash and MPEG content in one layout.

Logos can be inserted over videos and content can be rotated depending upon the display orientation. The new VSP-NS7 Digital Signage Player has live IP security camera input through which one can control projectors and display devices

The VSP-NS7 digital signage player will be available at a price of $2,300 from December onwards.

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Sony’s AV products like BRAVIA flat screen TVs, VAIO PC and laptops can now provide high quality sound and better video using the newly launched high performance AV Cables. These cables support full 1080P HD signals and come in 1, 3 and 5 metre length. The connectors of the AV Cable are 24K gold plated to prevent them from corrosion.

These high grade cables give excellent signal transmission. The cables have an outer jacket that prevents them from heat and bending and improves sound quality. With OFC braided and OFC spiral wiring, aluminium tape and triple shielded core wire, the high performance shielding system reduces interference. The easy to install cable maintains a constant electrical current as it is made by 99.996% oxygen free copper (OFC) and hence the result is high quality audio and video signal transmission.

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iodata launched its latest 19-inch LCD Monitor LCD-DTV191XBR equipped with advanced technologies. The LCD features resolution 1,440*900 (WXGA+), contrast 1,000:1 and speed of response 5ms. The monitor is Windows Vista compatible. Iodata’s LCD-DTV191XBR will hit stores from November end at a price of 450000 won.

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Hyundai unveiled its latest HY-480D Speakers priced at 268 Yuan. This beauty in polished black will be available in China market. No word on specifications yet. Stay tuned for updations

NEC recently launched the VT695 3LCD Projector in the China market. The Projector begins projection within 9 seconds. This HDTV compatible Projector features 2500 ANSI Lumens, 1024 x 768 Native Resolution, 4:3 Native Aspect Ratio and 600:1 Contrast Ratio for delivering striking image quality. NEC VT695 is compatible with NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, PAL-60, PAL-M, PAL-N and SECAM Video Formats.

InFocus extended its amazing portfolio of products with the introduction of Play Big IN1 Entertainment Projector for Gamers. The company has announced that the latest projector will be launched exclusively via Woot.com. The Play Big IN1 will work well with Wii™, Xbox® and PlayStation®. The projector comes equipped with multiple S-video, component and composite inputs for connectivity to DVD players, cable and satellite boxes.

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Uniden recently announced the launch of DT100 Tuner in Japan. The tuner comes equipped with S-Video, D4 and HDMI output. There is not much info about the product. We hope that Uniden DT100 Tuner becomes available in countries outside Japan soon.

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Stax recently released the latest SR-007A head phones in succession to SR-007 model. The headphones are priced at 21 ten thousand Yen. Stax SR-007A has ear pads made from leather for comfortable wear. The headphones deliver impedance 170k Ω /10kHz, frequency characteristic of 6Hz - 41kHz and sensitivity 100dB/100V r.m.s.

Samsung has added one more product to its eco series DVD Writer. The SH-S162L DVD Writer features Interface EIDE/ATAPI and Buffer Memory 2 MB. The writer supports DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, Light Scribe DVD±R, Light Scribe CD-R, DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, CD-Audio, Video-CD, Photo CD, CD-I(FMV), CD-Extra and CD-TEXT. Conforming to RoHS, the disc can be installed both horizontally as well as vertically.

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Along with the DVD-3800BD Blu Ray Player, Denon announced the availability of its DVD-2500BT Blu-Ray DVD Player at 231,000 Yen (Tax removal 220,000 Yen). The player supports dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and LPCM. The Player delivers 1080p/24Hz output.

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Cooler Master recently announced the latest noise-reducing pc case ‘COSMOS’ in the Korea market. The COSMOS is equipped with hi-fi equipment. Aluminium tube stand reduces resonance. The bottom of this pc case allows for ventilation and cools the inner structure. The solid panel also employs low- density soundproof materials thereby reducing the noise of operation.

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KEF Audio, premier manufacturer of audiophile-quality speakers, recently launched “INSTANT THEATRE SYSTEMS”-a high performance home theater system in contemporary design. The models are named as Novel KIT120, KIT540, and KIT570w. With ingenious design and high performance quality, it incorporates newest technology with a high-gloss natural wood finish. Delivering amazing sound the aesthetically designed series features iPod, USB 2.0 and HDMI compatibility. The speakers can be easily operated via a remote control. All the three DVD-based Home Theater Systems produces 5.1 digital surround sound. The KIT120 is available at an MSRP of $1,499.99 whereas the KIT540 and KIT570w are available at a suggested MSRP of $2,799.99 and $3,399.99 respectively.

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Acer Japan recently unveiled the latest X203Wbd Monitor in Black color. This 20-inch Widescreen model features resolution 1680 x 1050, viewing angle 160°(H) / 160°(V), pixel pitch 0.258mm, display colors 16.7 Million, brightness 300 cd/m2, contrast ratio 2500:1 ACM and response time 5ms. Acer X203Wbd Monitor is backed with a 3 years limited Warranty on Parts and Labor.

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CipherLab, global leader in Automated Identification and Data Capture, has launched 9400 Series Industrial Mobile Computer. A perfect device for retailers, sales personnel etc, the device is compatible with all wireless platforms for example Wi Fi, Blue tooth and Quad band EDGE RF.

When in WLAN mode, it provides 8 hours of battery backup. The VOIP compatible 9400 mobile computer has an in-built digital camera, multi scanning options and a touch screen or keyboard form of data input. The easy to use 9400 can read RFID tags and has Windows graphics. Since most of the users are already comfortable with Windows, so the training time is reduced considerably.

With a resolution of 2M pixels and 3.5” touch screen with high resolution VGA display, the device gives a high quality picture. The ruggedly constructed, multi modal wireless device has two keypad options. One can also choose between a linear image, 2D image or laser scanner.

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