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LTB Audio Q-Bass 2.1 Stereo Wireless Headset @I4U
NZXT Precision Power 1000 Watt Power Supply @Futurelooks
Samsung K5 4GB MP3 Player w/Built-In Speakers @BCCHardware
Sapphire HD 2400XT Videocard @HardwareLogic
Sony VAIO VGN-TZ18GN Notebook @Hardware Zone
Ultra Products X3 1000W Modular Power Supply @PC Apex
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XtremeMac HDMI Switcher @The TechZone
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Blue Ray Technologies announced today that they've opened the first independent U.S. Blu-ray plant in Spokane, WA. Once it gets up to speed, this $12 million facility will be able to turn out more than 100,000 discs a day.
Blue Ray Technologies has completed its $12 million plant in downtown Spokane, WA, and produced the first run of true indie Blu-ray discs in the U.S. following an arrangement with GE Plastics. The advanced, eco-friendly plant may also be the first of its kind in the world.

"We are very proud that Blue Ray Technologies has produced the first American-made single layer Blu-ray disc with GE Plastic's products and technical support," said Charles Crew, president of GE Plastics.

Washington-based Blue Ray Technologies Inc. new environmentally sound plant to manufacture and distribute Blu-ray discs is now the first U.S.-owned-and-operated producer of Blu-ray discs. The plant will run nonstop and will eventually surpass 100,000 discs a day.

The development is significant because the major studios, led by Blu-ray creator Sony, control most of the world's production of Blue-ray discs -- mainly in Asian plants. Mini-majors, Indie studios, TV companies and record labels would have to stand in line and pay high costs to get Blu-ray product out for the rapidly-growing market.
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Logitech Cordless Mediaboard @I4U
Revoltec Zirconium RT-101 ATX Case @Madshrimps
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Oerlikon announced today that Infodisc has received one of their Blu-ray manufacturing lines. Once installed, Infodisc will be the first independent Blu-ray manufacturer in western Europe with Oerlikon equipment.
German Optical Disc manufacturer Infodisc today received delivery of the first BD ROM manufacturing line Indigo in Western Europe. The Oerlikon (SWX:OERL) Blu-ray replication line will be installed in the coming days at the Renchen/Germany facility. Infodisc will offer its services as the first independent European Blu-ray manufacturer, which is not contractually tied to a particular Hollywood movie studio. As a pioneer in the Blu-ray production technology, Infodisc will share its experience with other replicators and serve as a showcase for the Oerlikon Blu-ray line Indigo.

“We’ve evaluated the available Blu-ray production equipment and were primarily impressed by Oerlikon,” says Michael Gotowski, CEO at Infodisc. “The INDIGO line is approved by major replicators, features an excellent cover layer process and is mature for Blu-ray mass production. Oerlikon is launching soon the 50GB dual layer upgrade, using Sony’s wet embossing process. This is the professional package we need for our own market success.”
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ASUS EN8600GT OC Gear 256MB DDR3 @Hardware Zone
Eagle Tech Computers D-Series External Storage System @Bigbruin.com
Gateway MT3705 Intel Duo Core Budget Laptop @Madshrimps
Gigabyte P35C-DS3R Motherboard @HardwareLogic
LaCie D2 Extreme 320GB External Hard Drive @ThinkComputers.org
Puget Systems Liquid Cooled Gaming Case @ThinkComputers.org
Samsung Digimax S700 Digital Camera @Madshrimps
Thrustmaster Dual Trigger 3-in-1 Rumble Force Gamepad @Benchmark Reviews
Western Digital WD7500AAKS 750GB HD @HotHardware.com
Zalman ZM-DS4F Dual Stereo Headphones @TweakTown
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The results are in and our readers have chosen the Pioneer DVR-111/DVR-111D/DVR-A11 as the top DVD writer for the month of July. Here are the top drives:
  1. Pioneer DVR-111/DVR-111D/DVR-A11
  2. LG GSA-H62N/GSA-H62L
  3. (tied) Lite-On LH-20A1S/LH-20A1L and Pioneer DVR-112/DVR-112D/DVR-A12
  4. Plextor PX-760A/PX-760SA
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Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse @I4U
OCZ DDR2 PC2-6400 Vista Performance Platinum Dual Channel RAM @I4U
OCZ Secure Digital Trifecta High Performance 1 GB Micro SD/SD/USB Flash Card @Futurelook s
SanDisk Cruzer Contour @DV Hardware
Thermaltake iXoft Cooling Pad @The TechZone
Ultra Products X-Blaster Mid-Tower Case @PC Apex
Viewsonic VX2255wmb 22" Widescreen LCD w/ Webcam @Tweaknews.net
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Acer AL2051W 20" Widescreen LCD Monitor @ThinkComputers.org
Apple TV @ TecnoSquad
Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Paste @TweakTown
Gigabyte 3D Mercury Pro Case @BCCHardware
Gigabyte P965-DS3 Motherboard @Madshrimps
Leadtek WinFast 8600GT Fanless @ChileHardware
MS I 8600GTS Diamond Plus With HDMI @TweakTown
MSI P6N Diamond (NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI) Motherboard @Hardware Zone
Super Talent Mega-Plus MP3 Player @The TechZone
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BoomChair 2.1 Multimedia Chair @I4U
Cirago CST2010 Smart Mobile Storage @OCModShop
GeCube GC-XHD2600XTG4-D3 (Radeon HD 2600 XT 256MB GDDR4) @Hardware Zone
Gigabyte's Digital TV GSmart t600 Mobile @TweakTown
Hiper HPU-4K530-MS Type R Modular 530W PSU @Benchmark Reviews
Logitech V220 Notebook Mouse @DV Hardware
OCZ Reaper HPC PC2-8500 2GB Memory Kit @ThinkComputers.org
Zalman CNPS7700-AlCu LED CPU Cooler @PC Apex
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