MSI rolls out R4600 HDMI GPU series for HTPC builders

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/21/msi-rolls-out-r4600-hdmi-gpu-series-for-htpc-builders/

We won't say the homegrown HTPC is making a comeback or anything, but shortly after Lian-Li laid out a new pair of cases, in flies MSI with a new duo of media PC-centric video cards. The R4600 series is comprised of the R4650 and R4670 (ATI), both of which are available in 512MB of 1GB flavors. Aside from boasting an all-too-useful HDMI port, these cards also support 7.1-channel audio output for use with internal Blu-ray drives, and the design is such that they won't infringe on any other nearby PCIe cards. Per usual, MSI left us hanging with respect to pricing and availability, but we're going out on a limb and expecting these to be totally reasonable.

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MSI rolls out R4600 HDMI GPU series for HTPC builders originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 Mar 2009 09:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Slender Asus Eee 1008HA Priced at £359 [NetBooks]

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/0NFtYN55M2M/slender-asus-eee-1008ha-priced-at-359

We don't have North American pricing for the thin and light Asus Eee 1008HA, but we do know it's European price of £359 (or about $500). So...would you? [Electricpig via Slashgear]

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Apple Leaks Announcement of 17-inch iMac at $899 [IMac]

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/lBWpM01ZUWw/apple-leaks-announcement-of-17+inch-imac-at-899

Apple's own education site seems to have leaked news of a "new" 17-inch iMac, coming in at $899. Apple's official store still only has 20s and 24s. [Setteb.it via Apple Lounge]

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Dell Adamo hands-on and video unboxing

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/20/dell-adamo-hands-on-and-video-unboxing/

While we had a look at an early version of the Adamo at CES, we've finally gotten a chance to unwrap one from its ultra-sexy packaging and take it for a little spin. In hand, the laptop is thinner and lighter than most of this size, though it isn't quite as svelte as the Air. Its real competitor, however, appears to be the X301. We'll be doing a full review in the near future, but for now, enjoy the gallery below, and check out our video unboxing after the break.

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Del! l Adamo hands-on and video unboxing originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HABEY's second 1080p-boasting, N270-powered mini HTPC brings along video proof

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/21/habeys-second-1080p-boasting-n270-powered-mini-htpc-brings-alo/

Following up on its impressive debut earlier this month, HABEY's unveiled the BIS-6540HD mini HTPC that, like its 6550 counterpart, is capable of running an impressive 1080p signal with a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 processor -- special thanks go to its HD hardware decoder for that feat. The fanless unit also features up to 2GB of DDR2 RAM, eight USB ports, a built-in CF socket, two SATA II ports with SSD support, DVI and VGA outputs, ethernet, and options for wireless and HD TV tuner. No word on pricing or availability, but it looks like it's being marketed as an OEM product and we suspect it'll cost more than a pretty penny. Check out the video after the break to see it rocking Planet Earth on Blu-ray.

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HABEY's second 1080p-boasting, N270-powered mini HTPC brings along video proof originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 Mar 2009 06:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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