Apple is shipping MacBook Air now.

Apple today announced that MacBook Air, the world’s thinnest notebook, is now shipping. MacBook Air measures an unprecedented 0.16-inches at its thinnest point, while its maximum height of 0.76-inches is less than the thinnest point on competing notebooks. Apple also announced that the new Apple TV software update, which allows users to rent high definition movies directly from their widescreen TVs, is not quite finished. Apple now plans to make the free software download available to existing Apple TV customers in another week or two.

MacBook Air has a stunning 13.3-inch LED-backlit widescreen display, a full-size and backlit keyboard, a built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing, and a spacious trackpad with multi-touch gesture support so users can pinch, rotate and swipe. MacBook Air is powered by a 1.6 GHz or 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4MB L2 cache, and includes as standard features 2GB of memory, an 80GB 1.8-inch hard drive, and the latest 802.11n Wi-Fi technology and Bluetooth 2.1.

Apple TV’s software update will allow movie fans to rent movies on the iTunes Store directly from their widescreen TV. With iTunes Movie Rentals and Apple TV, users can just click a button on their remote to effortlessly rent movies from a catalog of over 1,000 titles by the end of February, including over 100 titles in stunning high definition video with 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound, with no computer required. DVD-quality iTunes Movie Rentals are $2.99 for library titles and $3.99 for new releases, and high definition versions are just one dollar more with library titles at $3.99 and new releases at $4.99. Purchases downloaded to Apple TV are automatically synced back to iTunes on the user’s computer for enjoyment on their computer, all current generation iPods* or iPhone™. Apple TV easily connects to a broad range of widescreen TVs and home theater systems and comes standard with HDMI, component video, analog and optical audio ports.

Pricing & Availability
The new MacBook Air is now shipping and will be available through the Apple Store, Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers for a suggested retail price of $1,799 (US), and includes:

• 13.3-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display with 1280×800 resolution;
• 1.6 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4MB L2 cache;
• 800 MHz front-side bus;
• 2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM;
• 80GB hard disk drive with Sudden Motion Sensor;
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100;
• Micro-DVI port (includes Micro-DVI to VGA and Micro-DVI to DVI Adapters);
• built-in iSight video camera;
• built-in AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
• one USB 2.0 port;
• one headphone port;
• multi-touch TrackPad with support for advanced multi-touch gestures including tap, scroll, pinch, rotate and swipe; and
• 45 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.

Build-to-order options and accessories for MacBook Air include the ability to upgrade to a 1.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor; 64GB solid state drive, MacBook Air SuperDrive, Apple USB Ethernet Adapter, Apple USB Modem, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter, Apple Remote and the AppleCare Protection Plan. Additional build-to-order options also include pre-installed copies of iWork™ ‘08, Logic Express 8, Final Cut Express 4 and Aperture 1.5.

The new Apple TV software will be available as a free automatic download to all Apple TV customers within two weeks. Apple TV, which includes the Apple Remote, is available from the Apple Store, Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers for a suggested retail price of $229 (US) for the 40GB model and $329 (US) for the 160GB model (US and Canada). Apple TV requires an 802.11g/n wireless network or 10/100 Base-T Ethernet networking, a broadband Internet connection and a high definition widescreen TV. iPod games will not play on Apple TV. iTunes Movie Rentals are available in the US only.

New desktops from Gateway comes with both Blu-Ray and HD-DVD

With the introduction of two new powerful desktop PCs available at retail partners nationwide, Gateway makes it easier than ever to afford and enjoy quad-core fueled gaming, entertainment and productivity based tasks.

Both the new Gateway GM5664 and Gateway GT5662 bring the AMD Phenom™ Processor and DirectX 10 Technology to the GM and GT Series of desktops, turning up the performance and entertainment capabilities of each line. In addition, Gateway is introducing a new Hybrid-SuperMulti drive on the GM5664, enabling customers to watch both Blu-Ray and HD-DVDs.

“Gateway’s new retail line up marries high-performance with affordability,” said Glenn Jystad, Gateway’s senior manager of consumer desktops. “These new systems offer just about everything one could ask for in a powerful PC, delivering a great combination of features that are sure to please.”

The AMD Phenom Processor features extreme quad-core power for dominating the latest games, blazing through processor-intensive programs and delivering unparalleled AMD system performance, while 3GB memory delivers fast system response for effortless multitasking.

The overall system performance of both new PCs is enhanced with the addition of DirectX 10 support with ATI Radeon HD 2400XT graphics featuring 256MB video memory and HDMI output. Even the most advanced gamers and digital enthusiasts will be amazed by the next-generation of graphics performance with DirectX 10 technology. Rendering hyper-detail, shadows, texture and film-quality images, it brings a new level of realism to the most advanced games and digital video, with more detail per frame than ever before.

		GM5664 Specifications		GT5662 Specifications
Processor		AMD Phenom™ 9600 Processor (AMD LIVE!™)		AMD Phenom™ 9500 Processor (AMD LIVE!™)
System Bus		Operates at 2.3GHz | 2MB L3 cache | 3600MHz system bus		Operates at 2.2GHz | 2MB L3 cache | 3600MHz system bus
Chipset		NVIDIA® GeForce® 6150 SE chipset		NVIDIA® GeForce® 6150 SE chipset
Graphics		ATI Radeon™ HD 2400XT		ATI Radeon™ HD 2400XT
Memory		3072MB DDR2 memory, dual channel		3072MB DDR2 memory, dual channel
Hard Drive(2)		1TB (2 x 500GB) SATA II (7200RPM, 16MB cache)		500GB SATA II (7200RPM, 8MB cache)
Additional Drive Bay		Gateway Portable Media Drive Bay		Gateway Portable Media Drive Bay
Optical Drive		Hybrid Blu-Ray / HD DVD player and SuperMulti format DVD-RW DL drive		18x DVD±R/RW SuperMulti drive featuring Labelflash™ technology
Media Reader		High-performance 15-in-1 digital media card reader with Smart Copy button and integrated IR receiver		High-performance 15-in-1 digital media card reader
TV Tuner		Analog/digital TV tuner w/ 3-D comb		Not included
Expansion slots		6 - USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 4 rear)		6 - USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 4 rear)
Audio		8-channel (7.1) high-definition audio		8-channel (7.1) high-definition audio
Speakers		Amplified stereo speakers (USB powered)		Amplified stereo speakers (USB powered)
Keyboard		Windows Elite multimedia keyboard		Windows Elite multimedia keyboard
Mouse		Windows USB optical 2-button wheel mouse		Windows USB optical 2-button wheel mouse
Operating System		Windows Vista® Home Premium		Windows Vista® Home Premium

New eMachines from Gateway, its the T3642 and T5246

eMachines today announced two new powerful desktop PCs ideal for a range of uses, from basic productivity to multimedia applications. Featuring AMD single- or dual-core processing power, the eMachines models meet a wide range of needs, and both systems feature the memory, graphics and storage capabilities to handle a wide variety of uses.

At just $349.99, the eMachines T3642 is a solid value, with enough features and capabilities to easily handle daily multi-tasking demands, while the eMachines T5246 provides consumers with an affordable solution that’s powerful enough to handle more demanding multimedia applications.

“eMachines desktops have always provided tremendous bang-for-the buck in both value and performance,” said Glenn Jystad, Gateway’s senior manager of desktops. “Our newest systems deliver on that promise, providing our customers with the power and capabilities to make their computer experience enjoyable and productive.”

		eMachines T5246 Specifications		eMachines T3642 Specifications
Processor		AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 4200+ (Dual Core) (AMD LIVE!™) 64-bit processor with AMD64 Technology		AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor 4000+ 64-bit processor with AMD64 Technology
System Bus		Operates at 2.2GHz | 2 x 512KB L2 cache | 2000MHz System bus		Operates at 2.6GHz | 512KB L2 cache | 2000MHz system bus
Chipset		NVIDIA® GeForce® 6100 chipset		NVIDIA® GeForce® 6100 chipset
Graphics		NVIDIA® GeForce® 6100 integrated graphics		NVIDIA® GeForce® 6100 integrated graphics
Memory		2048MB DDR2 memory, dual channel		1024MB DDR2 memory, dual channel
Hard Drive(2)		400GB SATA II (7200RPM, 8MB cache)		250GB SATA II (7200RPM, 8MB cache)
Optical Drive		16x DVD±R/RW SuperMulti drive		16x DVD±R/RW SuperMulti drive
Audio		6-channel (5.1) high-definition audio		6-channel (5.1) high-definition audio
Media Reader		High-performance 15-in-1 digital media card reader		High-performance 15-in-1 digital media card reader
Expansion slots		6 - USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 4 rear)		6 - USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 4 rear)
Speakers		Amplified stereo speakers (USB powered)		Amplified stereo speakers (USB powered)
Keyboard		Multifunction keyboard		Multifunction keyboard
Mouse		2-button wheel mouse (PS/2)		2-button wheel mouse (PS/2)
Operating System		Windows Vista® Home Premium		Windows Vista® Home Premium

Shuttle launches XPC Based Surveillance its the G2 3000SS

Shuttle today announced the official launch of its XPC based surveillance system. Available in two flavors – 8 channels or 16 channels – and packed with the latest hardware and smart software, the G2 3000SS is equipped to handle just about any home or business security need.

With best in market hardware MPEG4 compression, real time recording capability, as high as D1 video quality, and the extra security and stability of Linux, this system is hard to beat. The ready to use software is advanced, yet user friendly, with an interface filled with buttons that resemble those on a DVD player. It even allows for more than one authorized user to remotely watch live feeds and recorded videos from virtually anywhere in the world.

Other treasures inside the classic cube include Intel’s Dual Core processor, NVIDIA’s GeForce 7200 graphics, 7.1 HD audio, and Shuttle’s exclusive ICE cooling technology. There’s even room for 2 hard drives, allowing up to 1.5TB of storage for days of continuous video recordings. Just burn the videos to optional DVD (or standard CD) whenever convenient.

Lovenotebook from Sony its the VAIO Red Collection

VAIO® Notebook PC – Red Collection

Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core Processor T2330 (1.60GHz, 1MB L2 Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium

Series Features: Gorgeous 14.1″ LCD with XBRITE-ECO™, built-in web cam for keeping in touch, CD/DVD drive to play/burn your favorite love songs
Upgrade Features: Sangria red: the color of passion, matching mouse and carrying case, Dooney & Burke multi-colored hearts key chain to complete the collection

Love at first sight. From the moment you lay eyes on the beautifully sculpted Sangria Red body of this CR notebook, you can’t help but be moved by its elegant style and smooth finish. The included matching mouse, red protective case and exclusive Dooney & Bourke® three-heart key chain complete the ensemble. Featuring a stunning 14.1″ widescreen LCD with XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology, this thin-and-light fashion statement is real head-turner. Backed by the Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium operating system with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor, this super-powerful mobile notebook is slim, lightweight, and packed with entertainment and design extras. From a built-in web cam and AV controls to its unique color and comfortable, easy-to-clean keyboard, the remarkable VAIO® CR notebook delivers entertainment, power and panache.
Limited time offer.

Powerful Performance

Cutting-edge performance with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor T2330 (1.6GHz)

Roomy 200GB hard drive and 1GB RAM.

Windows Vista® Home Premium is easy-to-use and delivers new security and entertainment features.

Portable entertainment

Perfectly portable with a 14.1” display, thin-and-light chassis and 2 to 4.5 hours of battery life.

Instant mode & A/V controls provide on-demand access to your entertainment without booting-up.

CD/DVD burner provides easy backup of data, photos, music and videos.

Pulsing LED ground effects emanate and glow from beneath.

Superior Technologies

802.11n offers a massive boost in speed and considerably more range than 802.11a/b/g.

Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone let you participate in video chats and conferencing.

Enjoy brilliant colors and stunning clarity while conserving power with XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology.

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