Sony will launch its latest Play Station 3 on 17th November 2006. According to gamesradar.com, “Sony has apparently delivered an order to a Taiwanese manufacturer, requesting mass production of PS3’s circuit board – a fundamental part of the PS3’s architecture.”

The PlayStation 3 will use Blu-ray discs as its media format. The discs can hold up to six times as much data as current-generation DVDs. It will also support CR-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R formats. Sony also confirmed that the machine will be backward compatible all the way to the original PlayStation. It will also have slots for Memory Stick Duo, an SD slot, and a compact flash memory slot. It will also sport a slot for a detachable 2.5-inch HDD, somewhat similar to the Xbox 360’s.
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Penny Arcade releases video game based on the story of “On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness,” for their first game. It is a comic adventure game for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.

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Penny Arcade and Hothead Games Join Forces to Create Video Games Based on the Penny Arcade Characters and Universe

Bellevue, Washington (August 25, 2006) – The creators of online ultracomic Penny Arcade have joined forces with Hothead Games, an independent and experienced video game developer, to collaboratively create video games based on the Penny Arcade comic.

“We’re really excited to be working with Hothead Games on our first electronic adventure,” said writer Jerry Holkins, his clawed feet resting atop a huge slab of granite. “From the moment we laid eyes on them, it was clear they had the technical and creative chops to execute our grim vision. Now that we have pooled our strengths, our dark work may truly begin.” Holkins then paused to eat a rat whole.

The first game, entitled Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, will be a comic adventure game initially available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux, followed by a version for next-generation consoles. The game will be available by digital download, delivered in episodic format with new installments of the adventure coming out several times a year.

Vlad Ceraldi, President of Hothead Games, says this new venture feels very comfortable for the team Hothead has assembled for the project: “All our developers are industry veterans with years of experience translating characters from other media into video games, having been involved with such hits as The Simpsons Hit & Run and The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction. So working with Penny Arcade to create their first game is a natural fit, and we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to collaborate with them.” Ceraldi added, “I’ve promised this with past games, and I stand by it: if the game sucks, I’ll eat my shirt.”

A release date for the first episode of Penny Arcade Adventures is to be announced.

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Sony’s latest pro HDV camera, the HVR-V1U, features 3 CMOS, true 1920×1080, true progressive, 4:2:2. The camera itself, which boasts a familiar Carl Zeiss lens and is the first three-CMOS handheld on the market. The HVR-V1U will give a 25p option, as well as let them switch between HDV, DV and DVCAM recording and playback. According to camcorderinfo.com the expected price for the HVR-V1E is about $5800.

Sony HVR-Z1 additional features:

-Two XLR input
-Black body
-Audio volume controls
-Time Code preset
-Switchable between 50 Hz /60 Hz
-Simultaneous use of LCD display and Viewfinder
-Viewfinder switchable between B&W and colour
-DVCAM tapes

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The VAIO N is a 15.4″ screen notebook available with an Intel Core Solo or Core Duo processor. This light laptop with the weight of 6.8 lbs is suitable for home user. The VAIO N is available in creamy coffee brown, black or white.

The VAIO N110G/W model that starts at $1,000 specs are as follows :

- Intel Core Solo T1350 1.86GHz (Core Duo offered on higher configs)
- Integrated Intel 950 Media Accelerator Graphics
- 15.4″ XBRITE-ECO WXGA display (widescreen 1280 x 800)
- 80GB HD with 5400RPM spin
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Sony Ericsson’s launches 3G Z610 on 22th of August 2006. This sexy phone supports UMTS 2100 to complement its GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900. This phone also features 3G, 3D games, a 220×176 internal display, 2 megapixel camera, Micro M2 memory card and Bluetooth and USB connection.

This Sony Ericsson Z610i will come in an array of colours such as Black, Blue and Pink. The blue ones is available at a price of $359 and the black ones for $ 349 at PrestoMart.

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RIM has just released its new mobile phone called Blackberry Pearl 8100. The specifications of Blackberry Pearl 8100 are as follows:
• SureType® QWERTY keyboard with SureType software
• Dedicated keys such as dedicated Send, Mute and Zoom and Volume Keys
• Programmed keys for voice activated dialing
• Backlight

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Virgin Lobster 700TV is a mobile TV; which allows you to watch live TV and listen to digital radio from all the top broadcasters. It features 3G phone, large memory, Media Player and DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting). The display is 2.2 inch colour and the internal memory has 128MB.

Virgin Lobster 700 TV also features Windows Mobile 5.0 software with email, internet browsing plus instant messaging, 1.3 megapixel camera plus recording capabilities, memory expansion slot and Bluetooth connectivity.

The Virgin Lobster 700 TV mobile phone is expected in September 2006.

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Samsung announces the new SCH-B570 on 23th of August, 2006. The Samsung SCH-B570 has 8GB memory, PMP functions, 3D stereo sound with the possibility to connect a 5.1 system. The SCH-B570 also features DMB, GPS and PIP (Picture in Picture) with 2 megapixel. The phone will be available for around $800

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Magellan releases new waterproof RoadMate 2200T GPS. The 2200T features a 3.5 inch touch screen display, SiRFstarIII chipset, optional SD card storage, real time traffic reporting, and full maps of North America. The 2200T weights slightly more at 8.5 Ounces.

This new RoadMate also features an MP3 player, photo viewer, and a battery which should last about 8 hours. For more protection, a “Sports Guard” jacket for the 2200T is also available. The Magellan RoadMate 2200T should be available in October for around $499.PRESS RELEASE:

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New Addition to E-Series Notebook Line for Professionals Features Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology, All-Day Battery Life, Modular Bay Design and Smart Card

IRVINE, Calif., March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Gateway today unveiled
its new lightweight performance Gateway(R) M255-E notebook, which provides
usability and IT-friendly features that make it ideal for professional
customers such as businesses, educational institutions and government
organizations that need to balance performance with IT simplification and
cost-savings.

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