Archive for August 7th, 2008

A new tool from Google and it rocks…Google Insight Thursday, August 7th, 2008

 

Google have a new search tool called Google Insight.

It allows you to compare search trends in different regions of the world.

This would be ideal for companies researching how products are searched for in different countries or regions within countries.

Say for example you had a single web site for your international company but were based in 3 international territories this tool could help you identify the popular search terms in the countries that matter to you.

I love how Google share this kind of thing.

Link: http://www.google.com/insights/search/#

LG GGC-H20L Combo Blu-Ray and HD-DVD Drive Quick Review Thursday, August 7th, 2008

combo

This an entry level dual format HD reader it can read Blu-Ray and HD-DVD disks.

It ships with an OEM version of PowerDVD 7.3 capable of playing back both formats (if your PC meets the other spec requirements).

It requires a SATA connection and comes supplied with a SATA cable.

The drive is about 1″ longer at the back than other drives I have seen.

The drive was relatively quiet on playback.

This drive is a DVD burner but it can’t burn Blu Ray or HD-DVD so this is a reader only for those formats.

The cost is circa £70.

Summary

Having access to 3 digital formats DVD/HD-DVD and Blu Ray from a single drive makes this a great addition to an existing HTPC or Entertainment PC.

The cost of PowerDVD alone is about £25 so the bundle makes this really good value for money.

On a side note Cyberlink have removed HD-DVD support in PowerDVD 8.0 so this is your last chance to get  HD-DVD playback software.

Specs

Blu-ray Disc and HD Dvd-rom drive

  • 6x BD-R read speed
  • 3x HD DVD read speed
  • 16x DVD write speed
  • LightScribe

    Link to Product Page: http://uk.lge.com/products/model/detail/bluray_ggch20l.jhtml