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15.4-Inch Toshiba Satellite Notebook On Sale For $398

Let's say that you did have some disposable income at some point in time, but it happened to turn into a spankin' new iPhone 3G right before you realized Junior desperately needed a new computer for the school year. Don't worry, Gizmodo's here to help make up for your bad parenting without throwing you deeper into debt: Starting Sunday at 8am, Wal-Mart will be selling a 15.4-inch Toshiba Satellite notebook with an Intel Celeron processor for $398. The Toshiba will be decked out with 2GB RAM, a 120GB hard drive, CD-RW and Windows Vista Premium. [Check Out Blog]

10:00 AM on Sat Jul 19 2008
By Elaine Chow
17,294 views, 65 comments

Latest by OtakuboyT: Celeron? No, just no......not even for my mom. more »

hdds

Toshiba's Slim 2.5-inch Hard Drive Beefed Up to 400GB

Toshiba's just added a 400GB model to its range of 2.5-inch drives destined for notebook use. Not content with upping the capacity, the 9.5mm deep MK4058GSX is also designed for low noise emissions, and somehow squeezes those extra gigs onto only two platters. And it consumes 20% less power than its predecessor 320GB version, which sounds like good news for laptop battery life. It even earns green credentials as it's low enough in chlorine and bromine to be recognized as Toshiba's first 2.5-inch HDD "environmentally conscious product." It goes into mass production in September. Another five 7,200rpm HDDs also released at the same time are documented in the (enormously long) press release. More »

5:40 AM on Wed Jul 16 2008
By Kit Eaton
2,311 views, 7 comments

Latest by DarkNight_DS: I'm guessing these will only be available as SATA drives? Old laptop owners need some love too ya know! more »

rumor

Panasonic to Have 37-Inch OLED Panels on Sale By 2011?

Adding to the rumors we brought you a few months ago, the Sankei Shimbun daily newspaper is reporting that Panasonic is planning on having 37-inch OLED screens on sale within three years. And there's more: they'll be setting up a production line in the IPS Alpha Technology factory in Chiba Prefecture, intend to overtake their rivals in the next-gen display tech, and will sell the TVs for $1,390. Though Panasonic apparently denies having such detailed plans, it seems a plausible timescale to me. [OLEDdisplay.net]

4:42 AM on Tue Jun 24 2008
By Kit Eaton
5,450 views, 9 comments

Latest by n/a: @Monty: I'm in the same tune you are in...3 years from now Plasma and LCD will be even better than today.1,000,000:1 contrast ratios and lower power use will not sell an OLED TV.And also 3 yers from now most LCD more »

home entertainment

Sharp's 108-Inch LCD Heading For The US in September

If you have $100,000+ to blow on a TV (I envy you) you will be happy to know that the Sharp LB-1085 108-inch LCD TV will be heading to the States in September. [Sharp]

1:50 PM on Wed Jun 18 2008
By Sean Fallon
3,508 views, 25 comments

sharp

Sharp's 108-Inch LCD Behemoth Going On Sale Next Month for $100K

Remember the 108-incher from Sharp, that Leviathan of the LCD world? It's ready to be flogged to those of you who can afford it—in Japan. Weighing 430 pounds, and with a 176º viewing angle, the LB-1085 can be yours for just 11 million yen. That's $101,832.99 to you, guv. [Impress]

4:45 AM on Fri Jun 13 2008
By AddyDugdale
4,292 views, 18 comments

hdd

Toshiba Beefs Up 5400rpm 1.8-Inch Drives to 160GB

Just a few months ago we reported that Toshiba had turned up the spin-speed on its 1.8-inch hard drives to 5400 rpm. And now Toshiba's squeezed yet more storage onto those tiny spinning platters, beefing the storage capactity up to 160GB. Apparently it's the industry's first such drive with a serial ATA interface and it's exactly the sort of thing that could become your ultra-portable PC's new best friend when it goes into mass production in August, alongside a smaller 80GB version. Full press release below. More »

4:48 AM on Wed Jun 11 2008
By Kit Eaton
2,018 views, 14 comments

Latest by G2GdoB2B: Recently I was reading an article about the use of HDD, Flash or both [www.internetevolution.com] It seems like the use of both is a great way to use the benefits of both types of storage while technology to increase capacity more »

Pocket Projectors

Aiptek Pocket Projector Can Probably Shine Larger Than Your TV

Continuing an increasingly apparent trend at Computex, Aiptek is planning to show their new PocketCinema V10 mini-projector, which they say is rated to display images up to a diagonal 50 inches. Details are still a little slim at the moment, but Aiptek has released a basic spec set, claiming a support for MPEG-4 video, JPEG stills, a 3-in-1 input jack (that's as specific as they get), 1gb of onboard storage, and SD/MMC/MS Pro expansion capability. More »

7:58 PM on Thu Jun 5 2008
By John Herrman
5,717 views, 16 comments

Latest by DJTripleRRR: uuu interesting... Noe bring it to phones and I'll be a happy boy, not this company though haha. more »

totally free

Nine Inch Nails Releases Free Album In High Definition Audio

Tren Reznor is not only breaking the old distribution model, he's even breaking the newest, like Radiohead's pay-what-you-want: Nine Inch Nails' latest album—The Slip—is 100% free, no payment required in any case, not even when you download the whooping 1.2GB version—which includes high definition WAVE 24/96 files (better-than-CD-quality 24bit 96kHz audio.) You can also choose from high-quality MP3s, FLAC lossless and M4A lossless. Note to record labels: drop dead. [NIN]

9:50 AM on Mon May 5 2008
By Jesus Diaz
10,475 views, 85 comments

Latest by n/a: Comment on Nine Inch Nails Releases Free Album In High Definition Audio now that we've fucked over the riaa can we start fucking some of the other bastards that think they deserve more money than the artists? scalpers anyone? more »

home entertainment

Hitachi UltraThin 1.5-Inch LCDs Finally Hitting US Soil

Six months after announcing it would bring its 1.5"-thick UltraThin line to the US, Hitachi is finally starting to ship product. Sizes range from 32" to 47" and 1080p from 37" and up—previously we thought the line would stop at 42". HD Guru tells us they don't have integrated HD tuners, so you'll have to use your cable box or spring $299 for a separate tuner. But hell, they are sexy, and they come with 120Hz image processing for better motion. The only thing remotely wrong with them is their high price: the top of the line 47-incher will set you back $4,700—and won't be here until September. What's that saying? Never too thin—or too rich? Specs, pricing and shipping dates of the full line below. More »

9:45 AM on Fri May 2 2008
By Wilson Rothman
3,453 views, 28 comments

Latest by n/a: Not sure about the rest, but the 37 inch Director series only has a 1 HDMI port and 1 VGA port. It's a very expensive large monitor really, it does come with a 3 or 4 foot HDMI cable in more »

asustek

Ten-Inch Version of Eee PC to Come, Says Asustek CEO

The Eee PC will be available in a ten-inch version, says Asustek CEO. Speaking at the launch of the Eee PC 900 in Taiwan, Jerry Shen said that customers were clamoring for bigger keyboards for the lightweight laptop. "The feedback we've received from users has been great," claimed the CEO at a press conference. "Many have asked us for bigger screens and better usability. That's what made us start developing the Eee PC 900." Although he declined to name a release date or a potential price for the ten-incher, the larger size will probably bring the price up quite considerably. [PC World]

7:45 AM on Mon Apr 21 2008
By AddyDugdale
3,937 views, 20 comments

Latest by n/a: @m-p{3}: It is woefully obvious that you are not familiar with VIA CPUs at all... the VIA c7-m in the HP Mini is pure shit. The HP Mini 2133 is DEFINITELY NOT more powerful than the EEE.... even the EEE 701, more »

news

Eee PC Touchscreen Coming This Summer, Asus Confirms

Asus' president of sales, Kevin Lin, has announced the upcoming 8.9-inch Eee PC will have a touchscreen incorporated. Lin also speculated that the device may have GPS functionality, too, however this was not confirmed. The announcement has us a little confused, as earlier reports suggested otherwise. Still, Lin went on to say the expected starting price for an 8.9-inch touchscreen toting Eee will be around $500, and he also added that the Eee Desktop PC will begin retailing at the $199 mark. Put that in your Eee PC news pipe and puff it. [DigiTimes]

4:27 AM on Wed Mar 26 2008
By Haroon Malik
6,098 views, 19 comments

Latest by phoghat: @pagercam: At first I got hot and bothered by the Eee and all I really wanted was a touchscreen. Did some digging at the Eee users site and was going to try to DIY until I heard that Asus was more »

monitors

BenQ's V2400W is the World's Slimmest 24-inch LCD

People who want big screen space without having to buy a wide desk to support it can take a look at this BenQ V2400W, which is the world's slimmest 24-inch widescreen monitor. It's apparently more than 21% slimmer than the next slimmest monitor at 2.44 inches, and has a 4000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio and 1080p HD support. Two and a half inches. Thinner than most of the stuff we've got dangling around. [Far East Gizmos]

3:30 PM on Mon Mar 17 2008
By Jason Chen
6,754 views, 27 comments

Latest by n/a: To my surprise the price is very attactive too, BenQ usa is running a promotion to save some extra bucks for people who buy before 6/30. [www.benq.us] more »

monitors

AUO's 24-inch, 16:9 LCD Display is World's First Truly "Widescreen" Monitor

College students and people who enjoy watching movies on their computers will enjoy this AU Optronics 24-inch monitor, which is the world's first 16:9 aspect ratio display for your desk. Why would you want something that's 16:9 as opposed to the slightly narrower ratio that traditional "widescreen" desktop monitors have? Because 16:9 is the ratio many HDTV programs and movies are filmed in, and this AU set will get you a native 1080p display. Other details: CCFL-lit display (not LED), 1000:1 contrast ratio, and various different size displays coming soon. Is a 16:9 aspect ratio display worth it just to not have black bars when watching a movie? Probably not unless you're a nut that hates black bars. [Electronista]

5:00 PM on Tue Mar 11 2008
By Jason Chen
4,581 views, 29 comments

Latest by mxrz: Easy solution, order a 2.39:1 front projection screen, and use motorized curtains. No black bars what so ever. =) more »

trent reznor

Trent Reznor Releases Nine out of Thirty-Six Tracks on Free Download

Last year, Trent Reznor recorded 36 instrumental tracks. This year, he's releasing them on the internet, rather à la Radiohead, but without the open price. The collection, entitled Ghosts I-IV is now available in a variety of packages, from a most generous gratis to a nail-bitingly expensive 300 bucks. Find out what kinda nail job you get for your money below. More »

6:00 AM on Mon Mar 3 2008
By AddyDugdale
10,393 views, 35 comments

industry

Pioneer to End 42-Inch Plasma Display Production

Pioneer is ending its production of 42-inch plasma displays, as the company hopes to focus all its attention on producing 50-inch models instead. Specifically, Pioneer will be closing the Kagoshima plant in Japan by March 2009, when it will then be put up for sale. So, if you're interested in a factory producing 42-inch displays, you're in luck. Pioneer will continue selling the smaller units, but will purchase parts from Hitachi to meet the demand for sub 50-inch plasmas. [Reuters]

11:00 PM on Sun Feb 24 2008
By Haroon Malik
3,862 views, 14 comments

Latest by deadhouseplants: Hey now, poor people need 85 inch televisions. That way, when they become homeless, they have a huge ass box to live in. I add nothing to this conversation. I could care less about Pioneer displays. They're like Bose. Nice more »

weird combo

7-in-1 Card Reader Includes Floppy Disk for Those People Trapped in 1987

Pop this USB 2.0-connected gadget into a spare drive bay in your PC and you will be able to read Smart Media, Compact Flash, Memory Stick, Secure Digital, MultiMedia Card, MicroDrive memory cards and... 3.5-inch floppy disks? You will have to spend $39 to discover if those 1987 backups still have any data. [RedFerret]

10:22 AM on Wed Feb 20 2008
By Kit Eaton
10,286 views, 73 comments

portable media

Sony Makes Tiny 3-Inch Bravia TV XDV-D500, Won't Allow It to Travel Outside Japan

Sony's latest, smallest member of the Bravia LCD TV family is, sadly for fans of multicolored rabbits, destined only for Japan. Shame, as the XDV-D500 sounds good. Find out just how good under the gallery. More »

3:02 AM on Wed Feb 6 2008
By Kit Eaton
5,458 views, 9 comments

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