Sony Electronics on November 17 introduced an optical high-definition (HD) recorder to capture and store HD video of medical procedures in 1,440×1,080i resolution. The device can record and store up to two hours on a 23GB PFD-23 XDCAM disc, which is sealed to help prevent scratches and preserve data with minimal degradation for more than 50 years, based on Sony's accelerated testing.

Thecus Technology has added to its YES Box series a media server edition, the N2100BM, featuring embedded media server technology from Mediabolic, which makes music, photo, and video files available over a network for streamed playback on connected entertainment products.

Toshiba today announced the launch of its second-generation HD DVD players in the Japanese market. The company will roll out two new players, the HD-XF2 and HD-XA2, from late December.

LG Electronics recently introduced two new PDP (plasma display panel) TVs and two LCD TVs in the Taiwan market, according to LG Electronics Taiwan Taipei (LGETT).

Albatron Technology announced its latest performance cards, the 8800GTX and 8800GTS, featuring support for the DirectX 10 standard that promises a faster, more exciting gaming experience for the market, according to the company.

Biostar Microtech International has announced two new high-end solutions for PCI-Express x16 systems with SLI function, the Sigma Gate VP8803GX73 and Sigma Gate VP8803GS63.

Apple Computer unveiled its new line of MacBook consumer notebooks that now include Intel Core 2 Duo processors. Just one-inch thin, the new MacBooks are up to 25% faster than the previous generation and feature a built-in iSight video camera for on-the-go video conferencing and Apple's MagSafe Power Adapter that safely disconnects when under strain, according to Apple.

Epson on November 2 debuted its PictureMate (PM) 210 and 250 photo printers, featuring direct printing from handsets and game consoles, in the Taiwan market at recommended retail prices of NT$6,990 (US$211) and NT$7,990, respectively.

GeCube recently announced its RX1650XT graphics card series, which utilizes the ATI RV560 80nm chip. The series supports Native CrossFire Technology and has built in 256MB GDDR3 high-speed memory, according to the company.

Tul, a Taiwan-based graphics card supplier, has announced the PowerColor X1650 XT, its second graphics card to include a chipset manufactured at 80nm process and to feature the new CrossFire Bridge Interconnect.