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Well, would you take a look at this. That interestingly titled GejBox that we peeked last month has seemingly been redubbed DivX Connected, received a slight facelift, and best of all, has been caught in the wild. According to DivX, “Connected is a digital home platform and interoperability standard for networked media devices, PCs and, online services,” and it can supposedly access Stage6, Google Video, and ShoutCast internet radio when not playing back media on any of your networked machines. The boxes are apparently being doled out on a very limited basis and are still marked as beta hardware, but judging by the photos, it features an Ethernet port, built-in WiFi, a USB connector, and a remote to keep you firmly situated on the sofa. You know the drill, check out a few more pics after the jump.

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As noted on Engadget HD the other day, and further clarified by Major Nelson this morning, that story about Target going exclusively Blu-ray was false. Turns out they’re just installing Blu-ray aisle end caps, thanks to a new promotional deal with Sony, but HD DVD isn’t going anywhere. Hopefully you haven’t chucked out your HD DVD collection just yet in a concession to defeat at Thursday’s “news,” but if you have it’s always good to know you can score replacements at your local Target, just like always.

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As noted on Engadget HD the other day, and further clarified by Major Nelson this morning, that story about Target going exclusively Blu-ray was false. Turns out they’re just installing Blu-ray aisle end caps, thanks to a new promotional deal with Sony, but HD DVD isn’t going anywhere. Hopefully you haven’t chucked out your HD DVD collection just yet in a concession to defeat at Thursday’s “news,” but if you have it’s always good to know you can score replacements at your local Target, just like always.

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2 Xbox VGA HD AV Cable from the HD DVD News store.

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Right on cue, Denon has gone and launched the oh-so-snazzy RC-7000CI remote, which we had the pleasure of seeing a tad early thanks to the FCC. The fully programmable, ZigBee-based remote allows for universal command and control of all Denon remote controlled products “as well as products from other manufacturers,” and those with internet access (that’d be you, hot shot) can simply connect the remote to a PC via USB and “program the functionality of all the products in their system” care of the online IR database. Paired up with one or two RC-7001RCI RF/IR Remote Bases (pictured after the jump), the duo creates a multi-room remote control system that allows for “both two-way communication and IR functionality.” As with everything labeled Denon, don’t expect either of these August-bound niceties to come sans a premium, as you’ll be asked to cough up $299.99 for the remote itself, while each base station adds another $199.99.

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Right on cue, Denon has gone and launched the oh-so-snazzy RC-7000CI remote, which we had the pleasure of seeing a tad early thanks to the FCC. The fully programmable, ZigBee-based remote allows for universal command and control of all Denon remote controlled products “as well as products from other manufacturers,” and those with internet access (that’d be you, hot shot) can simply connect the remote to a PC via USB and “program the functionality of all the products in their system” care of the online IR database. Paired up with one or two RC-7001RCI RF/IR Remote Bases (pictured after the jump), the duo creates a multi-room remote control system that allows for “both two-way communication and IR functionality.” As with everything labeled Denon, don’t expect either of these August-bound niceties to come sans a premium, as you’ll be asked to cough up $299.99 for the remote itself, while each base station adds another $199.99.

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Samsung is adding more midrange options to its overseas Bordeaux lineup, with new LCDs in 23-, 32- and 40-inch sizes. These 720p (1366×768) HDTVs feature 8ms response times, 8,000:1 contrast ratio and 550 cd/m2 brightness on the two larger screens, while the 23-inch is limited to a 4,000:1 contrast and 450cd/m2 brightness rating. The smallest LCD eschews the slick black finish that seems standard for the line, but for just 69,800 yen ($581 U.S.), we’ll overlook it. The 40-inch LN40R81B (above) will cost 168,00 yen ($1,398 U.S.) and the 32-inch 99,800 yen ($830 U.S.) when all three are released on the 27th. More photos after the break.

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