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Lite-On launches its first 6x internal Combo Blu-ray in iHES206. In iHES206 combines Blu-ray DVD playback capabilities in one device. Burner has a SATA connection and is able to record all conventional CD and DVD formats, as well as read Blu-ray DVD and CD media. All types of single-layer Blu-ray discs: BD-R, BD-RE and BD-ROM drive are read with speeds up to 6x, while dual-layer Blu-ray discs are read at speeds up to 4x. The device burns at 16x DVD ± R, Dual Layer DVD ± R at 8x, DVD-RW 6x, and DVD-RAM with a speed of 12x. In iHES206 also features LightScribe labeling technology.[Hardware]

Acer X3200 mini desktop offers high-definition entertainment. The computer is powered by quad-core AMD processor, connectivity via HDMI, Blu-ray, up to 4 GB of RAM, 1TB of space, and Nvidia GeForce 8200 graphics processor. No word on pricing so far. [ElectricPig]

FUNAI (Sylvania, Symphonic, Emerson) is planning sales of LCD TVs with an integrated Blu-ray Disc players in the U.S. next summer. Currently, 20% of all FUNAI TV sales in the United States are based on a TV / DVD combo. FUNAI is likely to offer medium and large screens with integrated Blu-ray players, like Wal-Mart and electronics shops. Details are limited at this point, but the planned 42-inch LCD TV / Blu-ray combo, for example, might be priced between 1100 dollars and 1300 dollars, which can not be too competitive is taking another year from now.[CrunchGear]

IO Data today released a new sleek and external Blu-Ray burner. Known as the RTD-UXP8, the device offers a speed of 8x burning. Palnika also provides eSATA and USB interface and the cost of 279 €. [Press Release]

However, it falls to the first fence, to discover that the built-in Blu-ray Disc player is a profile of 1.0, which means that there are no secondary audio and video decoders needed to picture in picture feature. Those of you looking for a system that supports all the format has to offer, you must look elsewhere - and should begin with a profile 1.1 SC-BT100 or hold out for BD-Live capable (Panasonic, which will no doubt come from out of first).

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According to Engadget Website, Intel finally released its new Centrino, Centrino 2! It comes in two versions: one for consumers, on the other hand, the version of vPro, is for professionals. The release of these new platforms has been delayed because of a problem with WiFi 802.11n.

In Centrino 2 improves the playback of Blu-Ray: You can view the entire Blu-ray up to 2 hours without charging their batteries. It also supports Wifi 802.11, five new processors: One showed: Mobile Core 2 Extreme X9100 processor, which seems impressive.

In WiMax is not ready yet, but Intel promises it in place, 2008. [Akihabaranews]

With so many hardware issues surrounding the Blu-ray’s HD audio formats, it can be a confusing job putting together a high-definition home cinema system. So if you’re keen to avoid all the hassle and expense of buying separates suitably-equipped, then it’s worth considering an all-in-one Blu-ray system like this one from Panasonic. The SC-BT100 is not the first Blu-ray system on the market - Samsung’s HT-BD2R and Sony’s HTP-BD2RSF beat the Virgin to the punch - but it is the world’s first Profile 1.1 home cinema system, capitalising on the success of the fantastic standalone DMP-BD30 player.[Trustedreviews]