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We will be closed on Monday June 30th and re-open on Wednesday July 2nd. Thanks

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Memorex DVDs Come With Embedded Burning Software

The new Memorex SimpleSave Photo & Video Back-up record-once DVDs come with an embedded software that automatically finds, and backs up photo and video files on PCs and connected drives. This means that you can just insert the new disc on your DVD burner and wait. The software automatically searches for photo and video files. [...]

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Panasonic Introduces World’s First 6x Blu-ray Media

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Panasonic 6X Blu-rayPanasonic has developed the world’s first Write-Once Blu-ray Discs (BD-R) supporting the 6X writing speed. The new discs will be Panasonic, which introduced the world’s first dual-layer 1X BD-RE Blu-ray Disc in 2004, 2X BD-R/RE Discs in 2006, and 4X BD-R Disc in 2007, is now launching the world’s first 6X BD-R to [...]

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New Sony CMOS Image Sensor Features Double Sensitivity, Less Noise

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Sony developed a back-illuminated CMOS image sensor for with significantly enhanced imaging characteristics, includingcmos_chip nearly twofold sensitivity and low noise. This improved performance has been achieved by illuminating the backside of the silicon substrate, in contrast to conventional CMOS image sensors based on front-illumination technology. The newly developed CMOS image sensor achieves a signal-to-noise ratio [...]

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Pioneer DVR-116D/DVR-216D DVD Burners Announced

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Consumers Benefit from Optimal Write Speed, Quieter Drive Usage and Anti Dust Mechanism Long Beach, CA 6/10/2008 Pioneer DVR-116DPioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today and deliver unprecedented write quality that exceeds the performance of similarly priced competitive devices. The Pioneer® DVR-116D and DVR-216D DVD/CD writers features a new Optimal Write Speed setting that recognizes the disc [...]

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Playstation 3 To Get Blu-ray BD-Live Support

Sony announced today that its PlayStation 3 is poised to take the next step in the evolution of the Blu-ray Disc format. The firmware, due soon, will update the PS3 to Blu-ray Disc Profile 2.0, also referred to as BD Live. BD Live enables Internet-connected activities such as multiplayer gaming, e-commerce, downloading new content, and [...]

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New features coming for Blu-ray DVD format

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Blu-ray 2.0 The high-definition-video war may be over now that Toshiba has conceded defeat for its ailing HD DVD format, but those interested in buying a high-def Blu-ray player still might want to wait for new features coming in the fall. Sure, existing Blu-ray machines can play the nearly 500 Blu-ray discs available. They can [...]

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Web Design and Hosting – DotMonster.ca

Well it took some hard work but our pages on web design and hosting are added to the site. I think you’ll agree that our prices and quality will surpass the competition in this area. Hosting available here

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Buy 2 Get 1 Free on Select Blu-Ray Titles

Amazon.com once again has a nice little deal for all of you Blu-ray adopters out there. Currently, you can buy 2 Blu-ray titles and get 1 free. The “free” title will be applied at checkout to the title of lesser cost. A fair selection of titles is available (be sure you check the different genre [...]

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Intel Quad Core Kit On Sale

The Intel Q6600/XFX 680i LT motherboard bundle represents pretty good value. Even though the processor is OEM and doesn’t come with a heatsink and fan, you’ll be hard pressed to find 680i motherboard, a Q6600 processor, and 4GB of RAM for less than $500. Likewise, the Norcent 7 megapixel camera offers a bevy of features [...]

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