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Dell and Asustek Computer plan to launch 17-inch AV (audio video) notebooks to compete with Toshiba’s recently launched Qosmio notebook, according to market sources. The new AV notebooks are intended to give a jolt to sales in the second half of this year, with most vendors claiming that demand was not as strong as expected in the first half. Toshiba was the first to introduce an AV notebook, launching the E15-AV101, its first Qosmio model (pronounced koss-me-oh) on July 22.

The E15-AV101 features TV and audio functionality, DVD recording and personal computing, according to Toshiba. The Centrino-based notebook also has a 15-inch diagonal TruBrite screen and will be available starting in August. Dell launched its long-awaited 12.1-inch, wide-screen Inspiron 700m, manufactured by Wistron, on July 27. The Inspiron 700m had been postponed, due to delays of Intel’s Dothan CPU launch. The Inspiron 700m, along with an upcoming 17-inch AV model, are a crucial part of Dell’s plan to capture back-to-school sales, the sources noted.

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Although much of the session will be about the game's creation, Martin will apply lessons learnt during its development to current and future projects. He will touch on his experiences since quitting Rare and setting up Cambridge-based developer Zoonami, and focus on ways in which game creators can excel in design and gameplay.

EDF is a TIGA event, supported and actively marketed by many of TIGA's partner associations, including APOM in France, GAME in Germany as well as the Dutch and Danish trade bodies. EDF's International Programme Consultant is Jennifer Olsen, the influential former editor of Game Developer magazine in the USA, while EDF's European Programme Consultant is Fred Gill of Gusto Games.

"My aim is to help others through my own experience," says Martin Hollis, founder of Zoonami, currently developing the revolutionary rhythm-action game, Funkydilla. "And as this is the first time I have ever discussed the development of GoldenEye 007 in such a public forum, I hope to offer delegates inspiration and advice which will result in better games from us all."

"This is a real coup for the European Developers' Forum," adds Fred Hasson, CEO of TIGA. "Martin is one of this country's most respected yet elusive developers and his presence at EDF illustrates that it is the only conference of its type to receive such support from the length and breadth of the industry. I'm sure, like so many of the sessions we have organised, it will be something not to be missed."

EDF is open to all developers. A full list of speakers and details on the entire programme can be found at www.europeandevelopersforum.co.uk


Dice says: The EDF sounds like an excellent event for the gaming industry. Speaches, games, trading, making of goldeneye 007, game stars live, 5 day exhibition for gaming...can't get any better. :D We will keep you updated as the EDF nears down and during the event.