Formac breathes life into 17 inches

Formac has unveiled a new addition to its line of flat panel displays. The new Gallery 1740 OX is the first member of the new Oxygen range, designed, says Formac, to offer 'leading-edge technologies for an affordable price', with technical specifications to match or outperform similar displays. Unlike most LCD displays the Gallery range have ADC connectors that mean they can be plugged straight into the back of Apple's Power Macs. ...more

PocketPC syncing in development

Mac users will have more choice of compatible handhelds if a synchronisation product planned for Microsoft Pocket PC devices comes to fruition. The device, called PocketMac, is being produced by Information Appliance Associates, a long-time developer of Pocket PC software. PocketMac will offer synchronisation of contacts, appointments and tasks with Entourage, as well as file copying and browsing. ...more

Atari offers first game to support Athlon 64-bit extensions

The Athlon 64 has its first game specifically tuned for the chip. Courtesy of games legend Atari, the first person shooter, Shadow Ops: Red Mercury, contains 64-bit enhancements which apparently gives 'a richer and more immersive gaming experience'. The 64-bit version of the game is said to feature cinematic type graphics, larger and more details areas to explore, 5:1 sound and a superior AI. ...more

Ofcom slams proposed EU broadcast video directive

The UK communications watchdog Ofcom has thrown its weight behind criticism of the move to regulate new video services over the Internet. A study carried out by RAND Europe and commissioned by Ofcom warns that Europe may miss out on new industries if it moves to regulate too soon. The European Commission is currently considering a new directive to member states that would extend regulation currently applied to TV to all 'video' services, defined as those whose principal purpose is the provision of moving images. ...more

Fujitsu unveils 300GB laptop drive

Fujitsu has launched what it claims is the world's first 300GB 2.5in hard disk drive for laptops. The new MHX2300BT drive is based on perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) technology, which is essential in achieving increased capacity per platter. ...more