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Creative to fight the scourge of blurry Web video
Darius Chang | Jan 10, 2007
Your Webcam videos look like they've been taken in a fog? Creative's latest video-capture device brings autofocus functionality to your table for clearer images.
The 2-megapixel Creative Live! Cam Optia AF may be the first autofocus Webcam in the market. By quickly and quietly adjusting the focal length via the face recognition software, this peripheral puts an end to blurry videos and snapshots. Another notable feature is the audio effects application which allows you to imitate another voice as you are speaking with another person online. The Creative Live! Cam Optia AF will be retailing for US$130 when it hits US stores before June.
LG debuts universal HD player
Darius Chang | Jan 09, 2007
Having sleepless nights over the Blu-ray vs HD-DVD format wars? Worried that your HD-DVD movie collection may go the way of Laser discs? LG's dual-format player is the answer to your insomnia.
Rumored to make its debut at CES 2007, the LG optical drive will play both high-definition disc formats, though whether it can record has yet to be confirmed. Keep an eye out for an announcement in our CES coverage updates.
Reclusa gaming keyboard breaks out of shell
Darius Chang | Jan 09, 2007
In partnership with Razer gaming company, Microsoft's latest gaming keyboard may be what the doctor ordered for your flagging frag scores.
Resembling Razer's excellent Tarantula keyboard, the Reclusa has a black body replete with blue backlighting and extra, customizable keys. Unique to the new peripheral are two gold-plated USB ports and dual 360-degree spinning dials that can be set for various control options.
It is slightly cheaper than the Tarantula, with a price tag of US$70, and should be available in Q2 2007.
3D LCD monitors make an appearance
Darius Chang | Jan 09, 2007
For those of us who still remember watching 3D movies while wearing those ridiculous-looking goggles, Neurok Optics is bringing this technology to the small screen.
Part of the company's iZ3D line, the 22-inch LCD is said to provide realistic images with minimal vision fatigue. According to Neurok Optics' engineers, this technology creates an adjustable 3D environment without causing eyestrain, spatial disorientation or headaches.
To fully enjoy this unique viewing experience, however, requires the user to put on passive polarized glasses. No further information was given on the availability and price of these LCD displays.
Dell XPS: Overclocked and ready to rock
Darius Chang | Jan 09, 2007
Overclocking and water-cooling gear used to be the domain of tech enthusiasts. Not anymore if the Dell XPS 710 H2C has anything to say about it.
Out of the factory, the XPS 710 H2C's Intel Core 2 Extreme QX6700 is overclocked from 2.6GHz to 3.2GHz with full warranty coverage. But as we all know that overclocking generates massive amounts of heat which may overwhelm conventional air-cooled heat sinks. As such, the system also ships with a hybrid liquid-cooling setup that brings down the temperature to manageable levels.
Priced at US$5,200, it is definitely not for the faint-hearted. However, it is still significantly cheaper than similar offerings from Velocity Micro and Widow PC which manufacture high-end gaming rigs for the US market.
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