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Onyko presents the TX-SR608 receiver, where it feature HDMI 1.4 capability, offering six inputs with repeater as well as single HDMI output that ability to passing 3D video, and upscale to 1080p. Set to available on April for $599, the Onkyo TX-SR608 also decoded all HD audio formats utilize the 192kHz/24-bit Burr-Brown DACs. It has Dual subwoofer outputs as well as 7 x 160W output.

The new TX-SR608 7.2-channel THX-Select2 Plus certified receiver has new power amplifier section that uses three-stage inverted Darlington output topology, and a power boost from 90 to 100 watts. Audyssey DSX dimensional sound processing has been added to its predecessor’s Dolby PLIIz capabilities. Additionally, all video sources, including those using the new PC input, and regardless of source resolution, can be upscaled to big and beautiful 1080p via HDMI and Faroudja DCDi Cinema. The TX-SR608 will also include a front HDMI input, a feature first introduced by Onkyo in 2009. The TX-SR608 will be available in April at an MSRP of $599.

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Chinese-based manufacturer, RAmos has just unveiled their new T7+ Portable Media Player (or PMP), and keeping in line with most PMPs worth their salt, RAmos made sure it is able to handle High Definition output at both 720p and 1080p. The RAmos T7+ also comes with a 7-inch (800 x 480) display screen, and HDMI out. The player also can play a variety of HD video file formats, including MKV and H.264. Price and availability still have not been revealed. Stay tune for more updates

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Folks living in the US who are looking forward to the release of the Apple iPad will be thrilled to know that the Apple tablet will available starting from April 3, at an unbelievable price, staring at $499. The iPad pre-orders will start on March 12 through the Apple Online Store. The iPad will pre-installed with iTunes and the App Store and has a virtual keyboard for typing, as well as pop-over menus. Other features including HD Video support, Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1+ EDR support, even has an accelerometer, compass, speaker, microphone and Apple standard 30-pin connector. Strangely enough, it doesn’t support multitasking. Full specs after the jump

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The upcoming HTC Incredible phone has been leaked out around the net. This handset is reported to comes with Snapdragon CPU, Android 2.1 with Sense UI, 256MB of memory, an optical pointer, dual LED camera flashes, a 3.5-inch or 3.7-inch with WVGA resolution (unconfirmed, but possibly AMOLED-based) and more. No idea on pricing, but the HTC Incredible expect to hit Verizon network soon.

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Asus showcased the DR-900 a.k.a DR-950 e-book reader at the CeBit 2010 event in Hanover, Germany. Measuring 222 x 161 x 9mm and weighs 370g, the DR-900 packs a 9-inch SiPix e-paper display with 1024768 resolution at 150ppi and 16-grey scale, WIFi 802.11g and optional 3G HSDPA connectivity for accessing the online bookstore including news and web browsing, 4GB internal memory, and SD memory card slot. It is supports PDF, TXT, ePub, HTML documents, Audible (formats 4, Audible Enhanced (AAX)), MP3 audio and JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP image files.

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Nokia unveiled the C5, the company’s latest C-Series smartphone that focused on social networking and content sharing, includes access to Nokias range of mobile services, such as free navigation. This candy-bar phone include HSPA connectivity for Web surfing, a 3.2 megapixel camera, 2 GB of microSD storage that’s upgradable to 16 GB. The Nokia C5 allows users connect with their most frequent contacts via Facebook integration into address books and contacts and home screen access to contacts. Facebook status updates and other social networking content is visible in the smartphone’s contacts address book.

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Vodafone UK has already updated its product page with the Nokia X6 16GB while including all the official details, including the all-important one – its price. The smartphone pre-loaded with the Vodafone 360 Homescreen, giving customers access to Vodafone My Web, VIP contacts and the 360 Apps and Games Shop. The X6 16GB also features a 3.2″ capacitive touchscreen display, HSPA, Wi-Fi, Nokia Maps, GPS, 3.5mm headset jack, and a 5MP camera with Carl Zeiss lens. If interested, you can get the X6 16GB online via Vodafone UKs website for free with a 2-year of service agreement of at least 30 per month (that’s including 600 minutes, 500MB of mobile internet and unlimited texts).

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Philips seems isn’t want to be left with the portable media player market. Recently the company added the touchscreen, HDMI and Songbird software to their GoGear Muse range PMP’s. The player will features a 3.2-inch touchscreen, an FM tuner, iPlayer, Audible, FLAC and APE support, 8GB/16GB/32GB storage capacities, and a HDMI port for 720p output. The GoGear Muse also can play MP3, WAV, WMA, FLAC, APE, Audible files and features the Philips Full Sound MP3 enhancing technology. With the Songbird software, the player will automatically imports song from iTunes and get information on the song you are listening to. The price will start at 100 upwards.

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Shuttle extends its its lineage of J series Mini Barebone PC with the released new XPC SG41J1 model. Coming with Intel G41 Express chipset, the SG41J1 supports a maximum 8 GB of dual channel DDR2 memory, modern Intel Celeron/Core 2 processors with up to four cores, and Intel GMA X4500 graphics. Priced at 146, the SG41J1 will also come include one PCI-Express x16 slot, a PCI slot, three SATA II ports and one IDE ATA connector. The Barebone has integrated 5.1-ch audio, Gigabit LAN controller, and comes with a 250-watt power supply unit.

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Onda VX585 is the latest portable media player from the company. Being a successor of the VX585HD which is only supports 720p, the VX585 model has 1080p maximum resolution, alongside a 4.3″ touchscreen display, a white chassis, and a HDMI port. It can play RMVB, MKV (H.26, AVI, MOV, FLV, MPG, VOB, DAT and TS) file formats. According to CloneinChina, the PMP’s will be available in a few days’ time for a very competitive price.

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