Now that HD is more the standard rather than the “new thing,” maybe it’s time to make sure that your face is being captured in high-def before you send streaming videos of yourself. Microsoft has just launched three new LifeCam webcams that focus on video quality: the HD-5000, HD-5001, and the HD-6000. All three webcams feature 720p HD video resolutions, a new image optimization feature called TrueColor, and a price that’s just about right for the feature set.
Lenovo has launched a wireless remote designed to control media center PCs from the couch (or any plush, comfortable office chair, for that matter). Simply called the Multimedia Remote, the device is built for full wireless control from up to 33 feet away with a full QWERTY keyboard and trackball (with two mouse buttons). The remote works with Windows XP, Vista and 7, and is available now for $60.
NewerTech has introduced a new Display Adapter for Macs that lets users add an extra display. The adapter plugs into a USB 2.0 port, and supports displays via an HDMI, DVI, or VGA port. Multiple adapters can be used on one computer for adding an extra display, with Macs supporting up to four while Windows-based PCs can run up to six screens. The accessory is available now for $96 on OWC’s eShop.
What you’re looking at is a new CPU cooling fan from Austrian-based PC cooling company Noctua for fitting into systems based on Intel’s upcoming LGA1156-based Core i5 and i7 processors. Now, a lot of fans have been rolling out with the same spec, but this just looks pretty darn good with the earth tones.
