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The HD-PVR from Hauppauge is the world's first High-Definition video recorder for making real-time H.264 compressed recordings at resolutions up to 1080i. HD-PVR records component video from cable TV and satellite set top boxes, with a built-in IR blaster to automatically change TV channels for scheduled recordings. Audio is recorded using AAC or Dolby Digital. The recording format is AVCHD, which can be used to burn Blu-ray DVD disks. Two hours of HD recordings, recorded at 5 Mbist/sec, can be burnt onto a standard 4.7 GB DVD-R or DVD-RW disk for playback on a Blu-ray DVD player. The HD PVR's amazing recording quality allows personal archival recordings of your favorite high definition TV programs from any component video HD set top box. The HD PVR also has standard definition composite and S-Video inputs so you can record your old home video tapes into an AVHCD format for creating Blu-ray recordings. Other features include recording high definition video at up to 1080i resolution, 720P or VGA/D1. Includes HD software video player so you can playback recordings to your PC screen. NTSC, PAL, and SECAm support. IWorks with Windows XP and Vista. It does not have an Australian power supply.
Produce professional-quality color documents with ease and fast speed. Seamlessly integrate into your office or wireless home network. HP features help you save paper and energy, and print from virtually anywhere with HP ePrint.
Accented with a diamond cut logo and aluminum lid, the VAIO E Series 15 laptop comes full of features like backlit keyboard, large clickable touchpad, and HD web camera. It comes with Sony Imagination Studio VAIO Edition, Sony’s exclusive pre-installed software that allows you to create something worth sharing.
Beautifully designed with a distinctive wrap design that is sure to turn heads, the Sony VAIO E Series 15 laptop (model SVE15125CXS) offers a polished aluminum lid and a sparkling diamond cut VAIO logo. The interior is as striking as the exterior, with a full size keyboard featuring 10-key number pad and large touch pad designed for a comfortable computing experience. And it's powered by the beautiful, fast, and fluid Windows 8 operating system.
Developed by the same people you trust to engineer amazing flat-panel HDTVs, the 15.5-inch widescreen display includes an LED backlight that helps ensure a bright display with lower power consumption for improved battery life.
With the third-generation Intel Core i5 dual-core processor (the second level of Intel's latest processor family), you'll enjoy the thrill of an automatic burst of speed when you need it with Intel Turbo Boost Technology for an automatic burst in your performance that you can truly see and feel.
Windows 8 has been reimagined to be all about you. Put what matters most right on your Start screen, and get instant access to your people, apps, sites, and more, so you can spend less time searching and more time doing. Windows 8 is smooth, intuitive, and designed to let you do what you want, the way you want.
Sony Imagination Studio VAIO Edition includes four powerful Sony applications: Vegas, ACID, Sound Forge, and DVD Architect software so you can create music and movies like never before.
Experience your content like never before with Sony's Media Apps. Sony brings together its very best state-of-the-art technologies to provide an exceptional experience. You get seamless connectivity across all of your Sony devices to your content. Share and play with it as you choose. Connect to your favorite social networks and discover moments with your friends. Quick and easy access to the Sony Entertainment Network and other online content services, for an endless array of content.
Practical innovation is a cornerstone of Sony's vision, and our keyboards are no exception. The keyboard features a precisely engineered keyboard and integrated 10-key number pad for the ultimate in speed and convenience. When typing in dim light, an LED backlight creates a pleasant glow, framing the individual keys and illuminating the lettering to make it even easier to find the right keys.
The multi-gesture touchpad is the most intuitive way to interact with your laptop. Scroll with two fingers, pinch to zoom in and out of images, swipe to flip through pages or photos, and you can even rotate an image, and much more. And rather than clicking on a button, just click on the left or right mouse areas in order to activate those functions.
Integrated stereo speakers utilize the Clear Phase and xLOUD technologies, which delivers a richer, bolder and louder presence. xLOUD technology enhances speaker volume without sacrificing quality.
With Sony's own Rapid Wake technology, you never have to shut down your computer again. Whether you are done working for the day or just heading out to get some coffee, simply close the lid to put your PC into sleep mode. Then, when you're ready to start again, resume in 2 seconds with your data safe and secure. If you are unplugged, don't worry about draining your battery. Your PC can stay in sleep mode for days.
Forgot to charge your phone or mp3 player? Just plug your device via USB cord into the USB sleep charge port and start charging. Even if the PC is shut down and not plugged in you can still use it. And don't forget that the USB 3.0 port is perfect for connecting a compatible external hard drive and allowing you to wait less and transfer data up to 10x faster than USB 2.0.
The built-in webcam and microphone let's your family and friends see you clearly while chatting. The Exmor sensor helps guarantee a clear, bright picture even in dimly-lit rooms. And with select applications, you can use the webcam and a few simple hand gestures to turn pages, skip songs, adjust the volume and more.
There's nothing standard about the standard Sony limited warranty on VAIO computers. To give you the ultimate in speedy and convenient service, we come to you to repair PC issues whenever possible. Not many other PC manufacturers can match our expertise or comprehensive level of in-home support6. And we have extensive on-line support where you can chat with an associate and access drivers, software updates, FAQs, user forums, and more.
With the newest version of VAIO Care software you get an easy-to-use tool that lets you tune up, update and troubleshoot your VAIO PC. Just press the ASSIST button to effortlessly install and uninstall new software and drivers, use the visual interface to quickly identify and troubleshoot issues, create restore and recovery media, and connect with Sony phone, chat or online support when you need to talk with a Sony expert.
Sony VAIO E Series 15.5-inch laptop (model SVE15125CXS); standard lithium-ion battery (4000 mAh); AC adapter; power cord; operating instructions
Microsoft Office trial; Sony Imagination Studio VAIO Edition (Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum; ACID Music Studio; Sound Forge Audio Studio); VAIO Care; PlayMemories Home; Kaspersky Internet Security (30-day trial offer)
1-year limited hardware warranty, and 1-year of toll-free telephone technical assistance (onsite/in-home service and international service availability).
Powered by NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 GPU and Integrated with industry's best 2GB GDDR5 memory and 256-bit memory interface
Acer Iconia Tab A700-10k32u Tablet comes with these high level Specs: NVIDIA Tegra 3 Quad Core Mobile Processor (1.3GHz) - Super 4-PLUS-1 Quad Core with 5th Battery Saver Core, Android 4.0 Operating System (Ice Cream Sandwich), 10.1" Full HD Multi-touch 1080p Display, Ultra Low Power (ULP) High Performance 12-Core NVIDIA GeForce GPU, 1024MB DDR2 Memory, 32GB internal storage, MicroSD Memory Slot up to 32GB SDHC, Dolby Mobile 3 Technology (upgradable to Dolby Mobile 3+), 802.11b/g/n Wireless, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, 5MP Rear facing Webcam with auto-focus & Front Facing HD Webcam, 1 - Micro USB 2.0 Port, 1 - Micro-HDMI Out (with support for 1080p, Dual Displays 5.1 channel surround sound), Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery (9800 mAh), Up to 13-hours Battery Life, Acer Clear.fi, Acer Sync, 1.47 lbs. | 0.665 kg (tablet only)
See the difference for yourself with the Acer ICONIA Tab A700 Series. Stunning 1920 x 1200 resolution brings your movies, Web- browsing, gaming and more to life - see every detail in brilliant clarity and detail. The quad-core processor delivers unbelievable power for fast performance and smooth multitasking while productivity boosting apps let you work harder than ever, the A700 can handle it. With up to 13 hours of battery-life*, enjoy your day like you were meant to, all day long. Acer takes the tablet experience to new limits with the ICONIA Tab A700, now you can enjoy rich multimedia and easily complete tasks - wherever your day takes you.
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![]() | Starting with its gorgeous 10.1" Full HD (1920 x 1200) multitouch screen for the ultimate 1080p movie, gaming and browsing experience, the ICONIA Tab A700 is a visual delight. Its slim and curved design—in silver or black—includes a textured back cover that's soft to the touch, subtly making all your entertainment activities even more pleasurable Enjoy hours of diversions with friends and family or on your own with great preloaded apps. Get endless reading material with Kindle and entertainment anywhere with Netflix. Groove to your personal playlists with Google Play Music, and get into the action with any of the thousands of games available on the Google Play Market. Dolby® Mobile 3 brings compelling surround sound and cinematic impact to movies, shows and videos. Your music comes through with concert quality thanks to clear, crisp and well-balanced sound featuring unfettered highs and extended bass. Go even bigger by easily connecting to your HDTV via the Micro-HDMI out port, delivering support for 1080P, dual displays and 5.1 channel surround sound for crisp high-quality visuals and high-fidelity audio through a single cable. (Cable sold separately) |
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![]() | Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), the latest version of the Android OS for tablets. builds on what people love most about Android. Experience its refined interface, improved communication and calendaring tools, new voice input engine, great photo features, easy multitasking and deep interactivity—all ready at your touch. NVIDIA® Tegra™ 3 quad-core processing and an ultra low power (ULP) NVIDIA® GeForce® GPU deliver the world’s only 4-Plus-1™ mobile quad-core CPU and 12-core graphics performance. The four central cores give you amazing response for demanding applications like video editing and console-quality gaming, and a fifth battery-saver core handles your simpler tasks. Twelve-core graphics powers the 224ppi, 800:1 contrast, 10-point touchscreen, or use dual displays or HDMI® to HDTV. Check the morning news, update your social media at lunch, and book a restaurant reservation in the evening: The 13 hours of battery life give you all-day freedom. |
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![]() | Get more done! Polaris Office 3.5 lets you read and edit documents in high resolution. Like having your own personal assistant, the Evernote app helps you remember everything. And the Android browser lets you save webpages for later. Acer makes tasks easy, without wires! Acer Print connects wirelessly to a variety of Wi-Fi printers to generate documents, photos and more with the push of a button. The unique interactive Acer Ring allows you to customize your tablet experience by selecting your most common used applications and keeping them in one spot. Bring fun control to your favorite apps and tools- all within reach. Launch the ring by tapping the double circle located in the system bar. It will open up a series of key apps, key settings, bookmarks, or contextual menu options. Easy as that! Noise suppression and acoustic echo cancellation make HD video calls seem like talking face to face. Google Search is easy with improved voice recognition. And Bluetooth® makes file transfer to your equipped PC and devices quick and cord free. With its Micro-USB 2.0 port, the Iconia Tab A700 gives you the ability to connect USB flash drives, USB media card readers and even a portable hard drive. Plus, the microSD® slot lets you extend your files and libraries onto multiple microSD cards. |
Part of Intel's family of 2nd generation Intel Core computer processors, the Intel Core i5-2500K Processor delivers speed and smooth performance --whether you're uploading and editing home videos or checking your e-mail. This quad-core processor runs at 3.30 GHz and uses the LGA1155 socket. It features a 6 MB L3 cache, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, and Virtualization Technology to improve speed and computing productivity. It's also fully unlocked for extra performance and flexibility. Built-in visual technologies, like Clear Video and InTru3D, support high-definition and Blu-ray playback.