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To match wide-screen format monitors, such as Apple’s Cinema Display line and Dell’s UltraSharp 2005FPW, venerable tablet maker, Wacom, introduces Intuos3 A5 Wide. The new wider-format tablet sports a 16:10 aspect ratio …..

There’s much speculation that Sony may cut PS2 prices to counter Microsoft Xbox 360 debut this holiday season. This is still up in debate as the year is approaching its end and Sony hasn’t release any news …..

Robert and Marshall write “Forget the shiny cabinets and mind-numbing specs—here is your best guide to choosing the right speakers.
Unless you relish returning to the days when the tiny speaker in a Zenith TV was considered high-tech, you’re probably itching to update your home theater audio into something awesome. But with so many types [...]

Daniel writes “Squelch electrical noise and get better audio and video
The new home entertainment system is all wired up. You’re ready to watch The Matrix Reloaded, but something’s not quite right.
There’s an annoying hum in the background coming from several speakers. Worse yet, the picture on the projection screen is a tad unsteady, and a [...]

Techliving writes “Reality TV rules and this is the stuff it’s made from. Your media begs to be turned into home videos and slideshows. Unfortunately, you are always out of disk space to store and retrieve everything.
You have four options: delete stuff, rip open your PC and add yet another drive, buy an expensive external [...]

This might lean towards more commercial, but it’s worth reading “All types of security systems - including intrusion detection, access control, video surveillance and fire protection - rely on batteries and power supplies. Typically, batteries and power supplies are used together to convert incoming 110/120-volt electrical service to meet the lower 12- or 24-volt requirements [...]

SDM writes “Finally the technology is catching up with the dream. Having “eyes” everywhere they are needed to verify alarms, check persons gaining access to sensitive areas, provide security for employees opening and closing facilities, and help maintain order at retail locations is becoming affordable.
Owners and managers can keep track of multiple facilities. They can [...]