When it comes to video gaming at the high-end, speed is essential, but looks run a close second. In an effort to get a lock on gamers (and other entertainment fans) with a concern about appearances, both Sony and Epson have made some big announcements about upcoming products.
On the Sony front, the company has announced its new Vaio LS1 TV/PC combo. The system couples a PC with an LCD flat screen TV. The monitor itself has a framed display with a transparent border for a floating effect with a 19-inch measurement.
The system will offer an Intel Core Duo processor, 2GB of RAM and a 250 gig hard drive. The machine will be Vista capable. The video card sounds like it might leave a little to be desired, but that’s what upgrades are for.
The perk for this machine is the fact its monitor can double as a flat-panel TV and it’s a wide screen to boot for those movie snobs out there (like me) who want their letter box and want it now.
The LS1 is expected to ship in early September with a hefty $2,100 price tag. It won't be the best gaming machine on the market by a long shot, but it sure does look nice.
Epson’s big announcement is the new PowerLite Cinema 400. This thing has me drooling.
The front projector model is meant for major home theater nuts and gaming fanatics. It will have a true high-def image with a 720p native resolution. Reports are the Cinema 400 can create an image of 120 inches from 12 feet away.
This one’s coming out in September for a cool $1,600. The pricing isn't all that bad compared to some of the big screens out there and it's expected to offer a decent quality for the cost.
I'm thinking Halo would look kick butt on this thing.
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