As the optimistic trend about the upcoming super speed transmission technologies is emerging, Jargy, a manufacturer that has been producing PC accessory products over 20 years, has launched several USB 3.0-based devices, including signal amplifying technology-featured USB 3.0 extension cables, which are able to transmit signals and electrical power to a device over 10 meters away without losing any signal or power strength; and 2-port and 4-port USB 3.0 hubs, which are designed specifically for notebooks and do not require an external power source for connecting devices such as hard drives.Limited by existing USB 3.0 controller chip technology as well as the quality of cable materials, unstable signal transmission can often been seen with a standard 2-meter long USB 3.0 data cable; however, Jargy's USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 extension cables with built-in signal amplifying technology are able to amplify the transmission signals as well as power voltages and currents at the terminal end of the cable to allow its voltages to stay at 5VDC plus and minus 5%, with currents at 900mA. The technology will solve the issue that a host is not able to recognize a USB device causing a malfunction due to the weakening signals and power, according to Jargy president Johnny Chung.Based on consumer demand, Jargy is currently offering four different lengths for its USB 3.0 extension cables. 3-meter, 5-meter, 7-meter and 10-meter, and consumers can extend cable lengths further by connecting multiple cables together.Most existing notebooks currently only feature one USB 3.0 port due to concerns about high power consumption, and if users wish to connect more than two USB 3.0 devices, they will face the problem of an insufficient number of ports. To solve the issue, Jargy has released a 2-port USB 3.0 hub, which can extend the original 1-port into 2-ports. Its advantages over small-size and light-weight make it easy for users to carry around. The device also adopts a special power design to remove the requirement for an external power source. The device won lots of praise when demonstrated at Computex 2010.The company also has a 4-port USB 3.0 hub. Even without the connection of an external power source, the device works smoothly when connected to a 2.5-inch SATA II hard drive or a 2.5-inch SATA II SSD.Jargy has also launched several specially designed stand-alone hard drive enclosures, which combine a traditional 2.5-inch SATA II hard drive enclosure with a USB 3.0 hub. The hybrid design will allow users to save space as well as have a multi-function device.The company's USB 3.0 two-bay 2.5-inch SATA II RAID hard drive enclosure also features the ability to switch between RAID 0 and RAID 1 modes. Users can enjoy the mirroring data backup capability of RAID 0 mode, or can simply switch to RAID 1 mode to enjoy its super speed transmissions and expanded hard drive storage space. The device also does not require an external power source for normal operation, while its metal chassis design strengthens its heat dissipation, and a special shining surface treatment also raises its overall quality.Commenting on the future of USB 3.0 applications, despite the fact that the market is currently led by solutions from NEC/Renesas, Chung is optimistic and believes that after USB 3.0 solutions from Taiwan-based IC designing companies such as VIA Labs, ASMedia and Etron Technology pass certification by USB-IF, related players will have more choices and will be able to reduce their costs, which may help boost the development of USB 3.0-based applications such as card readers, file transfer cables or even surveillance systems.Jargy USB 3.0 extension cable Photo: Company

City of Industry, Calif. - (Business Wire) - MSI, a leading manufacturer of computer components and systems, today announced the North American availability of the Wind Top AE2420 3D, the world's first 3D touch screen all-in-one PC. Unlike 3D TVs, the Wind Top AE2420 3D addresses the current disconnect between people's interest in 3D entertainment, and the limited availability of content, as it can bring almost any 2D content – from home movies to DVD rentals and 3D Blu-ray - to life in 3D.The Wind Top AE2420 3D is powered by Intel Core i7 processors, which have multi-tasking functionality and automatically adjusting processing frequency to meet the demands of running 3D entertainment, while also being a powerful computer for everyday use. The large 24-inch full high definition (HD) (1080p) multi-touch display, flicker-free 120Hz LED-backlit panel, and exclusive wireless 3D shutter glasses provide 3D video entertainment for your whole family in your own home."Most people don't realize that MSI has been making the guts of PCs for more than 20 years, and we were the first to launch the 10-inch netbook, which is now the most popular form factor on the market," said Andy Tung, VP of sales, MSI US. "By bringing the world's first 3D all-in-one PC to North America, MSI is continuing to introduce people to the future of computing."Specific Wind Top AE2420 3D product highlights include:Ability to enjoy a quality 3D experience in an all-in-one PC – MSI combines all the facets of 3D technology into one family friendly entertainment PC. To reduce uncomfortable screen flicker, the Wind Top AE2420 3D has a 120Hz high scanning frequency LED back-light panel, which is twice the speed of 60Hz panels. Inside the unit, MSI uses precise imaging technology to create 3D visual effects similar to how the human eye views images. Plus the Wind Top AE2420 3D comes with rechargeable wireless active shutter 3D glasses that further enhance the experience with a high contrast ratio and two millisecond response time.Create and enjoy 3D content – MSI addresses the shortage of 3D movies with technology that converts 2D content to 3D. The Wind Top AE2420 3D is also the world's first multi-touch AIO that's capable of running 3D games, and showing 3D photos and videos taken with the new 3D cameras on the market. Plus, it provides 3D graphics performance with the ATI Mobility Radeon HD5730 discrete graphics chip that supports DireX 11. This high performance discrete GPU displays smooth, clear 3D images with extraordinary layers of color.Blazing fast transfer speeds with USB 3.0 – The Wind Top AE2420 3D is the first all-in-one PC in the world to feature USB 3.0 technology, which supports transfer rates up to ten times faster than traditional USB 2.0. This means that you can transfer high-definition data including movies, videos, and other large file formats – faster and easier than before – so you can enjoy the experience with minimal interruptions.Powerful surround sound audio capabilities – The Wind Top AE2420 3D delivers authentic 2.1 channel surround sound via two hi-fi five-watt channel speakers and a ten-watt subwoofer powered by MSI Premium Sound Technology. And with its Hollywood grade THX TruStudio Pro technology, you can enhance sound performance to 7.1 surround sound for pure, clear tone quality, extreme sound layering, and powerful vibrations for a theater-like experience.The Wind Top AE2420 3D all-in-one PC is priced starting at US$1,799. It will be available online at MWAVE.com, NEWEGG.com, TigerDirect.com and Amazon.com; and at retail stores in the U.S. including J&R Computers and Music and B&H Photo and Video, and in Canada at Canada Computer and Groupe Sonxplus starting on September 20.MSI 3D AE2420 all-in-one PCPhoto: Company

Micro-Star International (MSI) has announced the launch of an upgrade version of its WindBOX III (MS-9A35) for the industrial PC (IPC) market. This is the latest ultra-low power system with a fanless solution.Following the fanless design of the WindBOX series, MSI debuts the WindBOX III based on the Intel Core 2 Duo processor and the Intel GS45 + ICH9M chipset to provide the latest ultra-low power and slim form factor into solid embedded applications. For clients' strong demand of supporting high resolution video, MSI debuts WindBOX III (MS-9A35) with great 3D graphics performance up to 1080P. It supports DirectX 10, shader model 4.0 and Intel clear video technology. MSI enhances I/O connectivity with six USB 2.0 ports, two powered COM ports, and multiple video output (DVI-I for VGA and DVI-D, HDMI) for dual independent displays. To fulfill expansion demand, WindBOX III has two mini-PCIe slots. For the Internet demand, WindBOX III comes with a module that has built-in Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth.MSI WindBOX III supports a VESA wall-mount interface for easily mounting flat panel monitors and TVs and various scenarios like digital signage, thin-client, and POS.MSI WindBOX III (MS-9A35) IPCPhoto: Company

Micro-Star International (MSI) has recently rolled out the CX413, the latest member of its Classic series of notebooks. The 14-inch CX413 comes packed with AMD's all-new Vision (Danube) platform with AMD's Athlon II dual-core processor, supporting DDR3 memory as well as an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 discrete graphics card (DDR3 512MB display memory).The CX413 features a Cinema-class LED display with 16:9 ratio and MSI's own 45-degree beveled construction.The CX413 adopts MSI's exclusive ECO engine power-saving technology to enhance power efficiency and optimize the notebook's battery power. MSI CX413 notebook specifications Item Detail CPU AMD Athlon II dual-core processor P320 OS Windows 7 Home Premium Memory DDR3 1066 Display 14-inch HD LED backlight (16:9) Graphics ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 with 512MB RAM Video Output One HDMI, One VGA Hard Disk Drive 250/320/500GB Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, September 2010MSI CX413 notebookPhoto: Company

Lite-On Green Technologies (LOGT), a PV solar EPC company based in Taiwan with global operations, and a subsidiary of Lite-On Technology, held an opening ceremony today for its self-owned 1.35 MWp roof-top solar power plant at Fritz Walter World Cup Football Stadium in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Local politicians gave a speech at the ceremony in thanks for the solar power for the city of Kaiserslautern and congratulate the new phase of the stadium. "Besides the glories of being named after Fritz Walter, the German football hero, and the host stadium of 2006 World Cup football games, Kaiserslautern Football Stadium is now the world's leading football stadium PV solar power plant," says Peter Kisfer, Assistant Mayor of Kaiserslautern.The Fritz Walter Football Stadium was one of the four stadiums to host the 2006 World Cup Football games. In this project, Lite-On not only demonstrates its high quality PV modules, the extensive experience of roof-top PV installation and patented PV module mounting construction technology, but also directly invests in this PV solar energy generation project. The Fritz Walter World Cup Stadium is Lite-On's first self-owned PV solar power plant in the world, which is a great milestone for Lite-On's development in the global solar market.The overall size of the solar installation in the Fritz Walter World Cup Stadium project is 1.35MWp and was completed in three phases. The installation and grid connection of phase 1 and 2 were completed before the end of 2009. The third and last phase was completed in July, 2010. It will be able to generate 1,156 kWh of electricity per year and can bring to an equivalent reduction of 856 tons of carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas, and 6.9 tons of sulfur dioxide, as well as 5.1 tons of NOx. In addition, the amount of electricity generated is equivalent to the reduction of 408 tons of coal consumption per year from a conventional coal burning power plant.Besides Germany, LOGT has also started a few Mega-watt sized level PV solar installations and self-owned projects in Italy. These projects are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2010. Outside Europe, LOGT has completed residential and industrial roof-top projects as well as innovative Thin Film Solar Integrated Greenhouse Power Plants in several countries in Asia. "LOGT is determined to provide its expertise in PV solar power plant EPC service and project development worldwide to participate in the rapidly growing solar energy industry in the world," says David Lin, chairman of LOGT.

Micro-Star International (MSI) has launched the N450GTS Cyclone series of graphics cards, which are equipped with a Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 GPU core. With MSI's exclusive Cyclone thermal design and a 9cm PWM fan, the airflow of the model is enhanced by 50% and temperature can be reduced by 17 degrees compared to the reference design for the card.Using MSI's exclusive overclocking software, Afterburner, users can also adjust the GPU voltage and increase the overclocking rate significantly. The company also offers all-solid capacitors in the series to give users high stability and a long product lifespan. The card is also supported by Nvidia's PhysX & 3DVision technologies for an enhanced visual experience.MSI N450GTS Cyclone series graphics cardPhoto: Company

Hsinchu, Taiwan, September 14, 2010 - ZyXEL Communications, a world-class networking company to provide innovative and reliable Internet solutions, today announces that it has been recognized again as one of the 20 "Top Taiwan Global Brands 2010" with a brand value of US$159 million. The ranking and brand value have been validated by Interbrand, a worldwide well-known branding consultancy, by its well-established brand valuation methodology.Organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) with the support from the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan government, the annual survey co-organized by Taiwan's reputed business publication BusinessNext and Interbrand, a global renowned branding consultancy, is now in its eighth year. ZyXEL has maintained its position on the top list with outstanding brand performance on the global market for eight straight years since 2003."In the past two decades, the ZyXEL brand has been our commitment to the customers," remarked Shun-I Chu, CEO of ZyXEL Communications Corporation. "Rooted from the perseverance in innovation and superiority, the two principle values that we promise for the brand for our customers, employees, business partners and all stakeholders. Our business strategies, goals, engagements and interactions on various aspects have all been formulated and performed according to the brand values to support the mission for business continuity. We are honored to stay on the list for eight years and will continue striving for it as our promise to all stakeholders."

Nvidia has announced the latest addition to its Fermi-class of graphics processing units (GPUs), the Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 -- which was designed to deliver strong DirectX11 price/performance in the US$129 price category.For games and applications that feature tessellation -- the key feature of DirectX 11 -- the GTS 450 is up to 65% faster than the closest competitive product, Nvidia stated. Even in previous generation DirectX 9 and 10 games, the GTS 450 is faster by over 30%, Nvidia added.With full support for Nvidia 3D Vision technology, the GeForce GTS 450 also provides the graphics horsepower and video bandwidth needed to experience games and high definition Blu-ray movies in stereoscopic 3D. And with Nvidia SLI technology, gamers can add a second GTS 450 to their PC.The GeForce GTS 450 is available from the company's add-in card partners, including ASL, Asustek Computer, Colorful, Elitegroup Computer System, EVGA, Gainward, Galaxy, Gigabyte Technology, Innovision 3D, Jetway, KFA2, Leadtek, Micro-Star International, Palit, Point of View, PNY, Sparkle, Zotac and others.Asustek ENGTS450 TOP graphics cardPhoto: Company

Tokyo - (Business Wire) - Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced today that it will launch "Diamond Vision OLED," the world's first, large-scale display system in the 100-inch and above range that uses OLED as its light source. Sales will begin worldwide on September 21.The Diamond Vision OLED, designed for indoor use, delivers seamless, vivid images using Mitsubishi Electric's newly developed video controlling technology. The screen offers wide horizontal and vertical viewing angles reaching approximately +/-80-degrees, and features a maximum brightness of 1,200cd/m squared, and twice high contrast compared to our LED product, making it suitable for installation in relatively brightly-lit areas such as commercial facilities, stations and airports.Built by connecting a number of standard modules each measuring 384mm both in height and width and weighing 8kg, the Diamond Vision OLED is scalable and can be designed to flexibly form a certain size or shape, even against rounded surfaces. The screen's 99mm depth enables it to be installed in limited spaces such as narrow paths and station concourses.The product's OLED device, jointly developed between Mitsubishi Electric and Tohoku Pioneer Corporation, creates light by a process of electro-luminescence (EL). Each pixel consists of an anode and cathode separated by a thin, organic membrane.Mitsubishi Electric's Diamond Vision OLED will be showcased at the company's booth at CEATEC Japan 2010, scheduled to be held from October 5-9 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.BackgroundDigital signage systems have recently become widely used around the world to show timely information and advertisements in shopping malls, passenger terminals and public facilities. The installation of such systems must increasingly take into account a variety of spacial and physical limitations and restrictions, as well as excessive natural light conditions. As a result, there is an increasing demand for scalable displays that can flexibly be formed into the required shapes and sizes while maintaining a high level of picture quality and visibility.At CEATEC Japan 2009, Mitsubishi Electric unveiled the world's first prototype model of a large-scale OLED display with a 155-inch screen, developed through utilizing the company's large-scale display technology accumulated from the development of Diamond Vision screens installed at numerous sports stadiums and other public facilities. Specifications of Diamond Vision OLED standard module Standard Specifications Standard module size H 384mm × W 384mm × D 99mm Number of pixels / module H 128 pixels × W 128 pixels Display device OLED RGB Pixel pitch Approximately 3mm Pixel density 111,111 pixels / m2 Brightness (brightness adjustment) 1,200 cd / m2 (64 steps) Viewing angle +/-80 degrees (Horizontal and Vertical) Gray scale Each color has 16,384 gradations Viewing distance >2m Operating conditions Indoor use, 0 to 35-degrees C, 0 to 95% (without condensation) Power supply conditions 3 phases 4 wires + N 380 - 415VAC 50/60 Hz or 3 phases 3 wires 200 VAC 50/60Hz Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, September 2010

Micro-Star International (MSI), the top-three motherboard maker with 20-year's experience, has announced a partnership to join forces with Spo-comm and Rosch Computer in the rapidly growing industrial platform computing (IPC) market in Germany.MSI IPC had focused on the digital signage and automation fields in Germany in resent years. With the solid R&D and reliable manufacturing ability and customized design services, MSI IPC has been devoted to deliver high-performance industrial products and industrial-grade services to German clients. MSI IPC sales group has gradually grown up in the German market and takes pride in these two specialized sectors. Currently, MSI IPC has expanded a completed network of distributors in Germany to provide boundless integrated service solution and serve a variety of specialized customers.The MSI IPC sales group reaches German customers through two professional distributors, Spo-comm and Rosch Computer. Spo-comm provides mini-pc solutions for industrial market in Germany and Europe. Rosch Computer distributes industrial motherboards, embedded PCs, IPC chassis, panel PCs and IPC cooling solutions. In close cooperation with theses two professional German distributors, spo-comm is able to offer nearly every system needed for the different vertical markets like digital signage, KIOSK, POS and industrial control, and Rosch Computer provides the complete MSI embedded boards.The sound distribution networking offers German customers assistance through easily contacted way and global technical support, all of whom offer immediate, comprehensive and customized technical assistance. With comprehensive product ranges and extensive localized distributor network, MSI IPC provides clients with efficient and trusted design manufacturing service solution and progressively becomes the best trustworthy partner to empower numerous innovations in the worldwide IPC field.