At IBC 2010 in Amsterdam, AMD introduced the newest member of the ATI FirePro family, the ATI FirePro V9800, featuring support for up to six monitors with ATI Eyefinity technology. With the launch of the FirePro V9800, the FirePro family, which also includes the ATI FirePro V8800, ATI FirePro V7800, ATI FirePro V5800, ATI FirePro V4800 and ATI FirePro V3800, will offer digital content creation (DCC), computer aided design (CAD) and visualization specialists advanced features and high performance at every price point, AMD pointed out.The ATI FirePro V9800 will be demonstrated at IBC in AMD's stand 7.J30 in hall 7 at RAI Amsterdam from September 10 to 14.With an estimated retail price of US$3,499, the ATI FirePro V9800 offers unparalleled performance for the price, AMD noted.AMD ATI FirePro V9800 graphics cardPhoto: Company

AU Optronics (AUO) (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO), having been named to the 2009 Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index (DJSI Asia/Pacific), today announced that it has been further selected as a member of the 2010 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), in addition to 2010 DJSI Asia/Pacific, making it the only pure TFT-LCD manufacturer worldwide to join the Index. This reaffirms the company's achievements and firm commitment to sustainable development.The DJSI evaluates sustainable development performance of companies in economic, environmental, and social dimensions. Among all 57 sectors of DJSI World, AUO is categorized under the Computer Hardware & Electronic Office Equipment (THQ) sector, and the company is the only pure B2B company to have achieved number one on the Index in that category.AUO comments that it has not been easy to obtain this honor from Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. This is the fruit of the hard works of all AUO staff. Since the implementation of Green Solutions in 2008, AUO has devoted all its efforts to the six categories of Green Innovation, Green Procurement, Green Production, Green Logistics, Green Service, Green Recycling, plus the Green DNA campaign. The company's 8.5G fab has been awarded the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) gold certificate by the US Green Building Council, and its 32" LCD TV and PV module have also acquired the world's first carbon footprint verifications in their respective product categories. In the future, the company will certainly continue to fulfill responsibilities in corporate sustainability, maximizing customer and shareholder benefits while ensuring a win-win situation for its business, consumers and environment, so that a low-carbon society with an amazing life can be achieved.Launched in 1999, the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes are the first global indexes tracking the CSR performance of leading companies worldwide and are now some of the most important globally-accepted indicators in reviewing corporate sustainability. The Indexes serve as a driving force to companies in fulfilling their corporate citizenship and offer benchmarks in corporate sustainability for global investors.

Corning and Oerlikon Solar have announced that they have achieved a record-breaking 11.9% stabilized conversion in a silicon-tandem, research-size photovoltaic (PV) cell. Results were confirmed by the United States National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).The newly developed PV research cell combines the light-trapping capabilities of Corning's specialty glass and Oerlikon's proprietary Micromorph technology, utilizing a zinc oxide low-pressure chemical vapor deposition (LPCVD) front contact, the companies said.

San Diego, Sept. 1, 2010 – Sony today announced three new S-Frame digital photo frames (models DPF-XR100, DPF-VR100 and DPF-D830) that let consumers keep their favorite memories close with innovative, high-quality features, including video playback and battery operated capabilities.The DPF-XR100 and DPF-VR100 models offer AVCHD video playback capabilities, allowing consumers to view detailed, realistic video with vivid colors and contrast directly on the units' high-resolution WSVGA LED backlight LCD screen.The DPF-D830 model is Sony's first battery operated digital photo frame, allowing for easy portability in the home."Our new digital photo frames offer consumers a variety of options for showing off their favorite images and now video in any room of the house or at the office," said Koba Kobayashi, director of the digital imaging accessory business at Sony Electronics. "Sporting the styling, innovations and intelligent features of our Cyber-shot cameras and Bravia LCD HDTVs, these frames give consumers a way to showcase their photos and videos conveniently and with amazing quality and clarity."Innovative DesignThe high-end XR100 and VR100 offer AVCHD video playback via media card, allowing you to conveniently enjoy your favorite HD videos without a television. The 10.2-inch (diagonal) high-resolution WSVGA LED backlight LCD screen provides detailed video and life-like images with vibrant colors. An advanced image processor inside the frames scales and displays content up to 256-megapixels, making these frames capable of handling footage taken with even the most advanced digital cameras or HD camcorders.The frames also feature stereo audio, a convenient alarm mode and Sweep Panorama playback, helping you easily view and showcase those beautiful panoramic photos taken by Sony Cyber-shot cameras.Sony's exclusive TruBlack technology improves how your content looks on the S-Frame XR100 by reducing reflection and enhancing contrast to ensure more natural tones.The D830 is Sony's first digital photo frame powered by a built-in rechargeable battery (up to 100 minutes, based on photos only), so the frame can become portable and easy to show off anywhere in the house when you have family or friends over.Featuring a high-resolution SVGA LED backlight LCD display, photos locked away on your computer will now come to life on the photo frame's brilliant 8-inch (diagonal) screen.With 2GB of internal memory, each of these three frames can store thousands of images. Maximizing internal space, the models offer auto-resizing that downsizes photos so you can store them within the device and return your memory card back to your camera. Additionally, they're equipped with three preloaded music tracks, but allow users to copy their own MP3 files to the internal memory.Feature-packed frames for every budgetSony has also included eight additional S-Frame models (models DPF-A710, DPF-D710, DPF-D810, DPF-D75, DPF-D820, DPF-D1010, DPF-D95, and DPF-D1020) to its line of digital photo frames today, offering a range of options for consumers on any budget. The frames vary by screen size and internal memory, and range in price from about US$70 to US$150. Models including DPF-D820, DPF-D830 and DPF-D1020 are also compatible with Motion JPEG (AVI and MOV) files.All the frames introduced today offer convenient features such as slide show variations, an auto orientation sensor to detect if your frame has been placed horizontally or vertically, clock and calendar views, and index modes so you can preview several photos at once. You can also conserve energy by using the auto power on/off setting to program when you want the frame to turn on in the morning and off at night. Functions of the digital photo frame can be managed using the included remote controller.Digital images can be loaded onto the internal memory of the digital photo frames from several types of media cards, including Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SD and SDHC Memory Card, and MMC. Photos can also be transferred to the frames from a computer via a USB cable (optional). All models support JPEG and RAW (thumbnail preview) image file formats.Pricing and availabilityThe S-Frame DPF-XR100, DPF-VR100 and DPF-D830 digital photo frames will be available in November for about US$250, US$200 and US$150, respectively, direct at sonystyle.com, at Sony Style retail stores around the country, and through the Sony Retailer Network nationwide. Pricing and availability for the additional models are as follows:DPF-A710 - available in October for about US$70 DPF-D710 - available in October for about US$80DPF-D810 - available in October for about US$100DPF-D75 - available now for about US$100DPF-D820 - available in October for about US$120DPF-D1010 - available in October for about US$130DPF-D95 - available now for about US$140DPF-D1020 - available in October for about US$150Sony digital photo frame, DPF-VR 100Photo: CompanySony digital photo frame, DPF-D830Photo: Company

San Diego, September 1, 2010 - Continuing to provide book lovers with the most natural, immersive digital reading experience, Sony today announced the launch of its beautifully-designed new line of Reader digital books, including the new Reader Pocket Edition, Reader Touch Edition and, in the US, the wireless Reader Daily Edition. The new line of Readers features a host of new design and technology enhancements that make them the perfect device for any reader's lifestyle."Today, we're excited to announce not just the availability of the Reader Touch Edition and Pocket Edition in the countries we already serve but also plans to expand the Reader line to previously untapped markets," said Steve Haber, president of Sony's digital reading business division. "We take a thoughtful approach to country expansion, including Italy, Spain, Australia, Japan and China, working with local bookstores to ensure content is compatible, relevant and in the appropriate language for each market."The new Reader models bring a fresh level of flare to e-reading with colorful, elegant aluminum designs and all new, highly responsive touch screens. In addition to the new devices in the US, Sony announced development of a set of applications for iPhone and the Android Marketplace to extend the Reader experience across multiple portable devices."The success of our previous line of Readers illustrates book lovers' demand for feature choices and full touch screens on their digital reading devices," said Phil Lubell, VP of digital reading at Sony Electronics. "Today, we're answering their call by providing an entire line of stylish, full touch screen devices with a variety of features and price points."What's newThe new generation of Readers builds on the popularity of last year's line. For 2010 Sony has restyled all three of the devices, reduced their size and weight, and made new, innovative touch screens available across the entire line.Touchscreen for everyoneBased on the popularity of the full touch screen on its previous Reader Touch Edition and Daily Edition models, Sony equipped the entire line of new Readers with improved, optical touch screen technology designed specifically for digital reading. The new, first-to-market technology enhances ease of use and increases reading clarity, creating an immersive reading experience for consumers. Book lovers can now escape into their favorite books with the lightest swipe of a finger or stylus pen.Improved E Ink displaysAll three devices utilize E Ink Pearl electronic paper displays, which delivers a paper-like display that is readable in direct sunlight. The screens offer a high contrast ratio with 16 levels of grayscale, ensuring that text and images are crisp and easy to read.A Reader Pocket Edition that will wow youThe new Reader Pocket Edition sports a 5-inch, full touch screen and a smart, lightweight design that is easy to slip into a purse or jacket pocket for convenient, on-the-go reading. It is available in chic colors, including silver and pink. It has 2GB of onboard memory, which lets you carry up to 1,200 of your favorite books, and retails for about US$179.A new Reader Touch Edition: More of everything readers loveThe new Reader Touch Edition features a 6-inch full touch screen and an intuitive design with 2GB of onboard memory. In addition, it offers dual expansion slots for up to 32GB of additional memory and the ability to play MP3 and AAC audio files. It is available in black or red for about US$229.A Reader Daily Edition that adds Wi-Fi and new web featuresThe Reader Daily Edition provides a wireless connection to Sony's Reader Store from most of the US via AT&T's 3G network. Now, it will also provide Wi-Fi and basic Web browsing capability on its large, 7-inch full touch screen."The eReading space is doing very well and the Daily Edition has been a great performing product in this popular connected devices category," said Glenn Lurie, president of AT&T emerging devices. "We're looking forward to connecting Sony's next generation wirelessly connected eReader on the nation's fastest mobile broadband network."A host of pre-loaded practical and reading-based URLs will provide direct access to optimized, text-based sites to add a new dimension to the reading experience. The Reader Daily Edition also includes 2GB of memory and expansion slots for additional memory (up to 32GB). It comes in silver and will sell for about US$299.Additional new features across the entire lineNew features allow for easier reading of PDF or personal documents. Intuitive content zoom, adjustable contrast and brightness control, as well as automatic multiple page creation will make documents designed for a standard sheet of paper easier to read on a smaller screen. Also, personalized standby screen options will allow users to use their favorite photos as a screen saver and the collections functionality will allow them to group their favorite reads.In addition, the new Reader line is more global than ever, offering users the ability to look up words and phrases with the built in New Oxford American Dictionary, Second Edition and Oxford Dictionary of English eDictionaries, as well as 10 translation dictionaries in languages such as French, German, Spanish, Italian and Dutch. Wordsmiths across the globe can now create "word logs" to track the words they've looked up per dictionary, book or periodical in chronological order, while quickly switching between dictionaries.More content on more devicesIn addition to announcing a new generation of Readers, Sony has also made several changes and improvements to Reader Store. More than 1.2 million titles are available in the US via the store. Sony remains committed to providing an extensive offering of newspaper and magazine content for single issue purchase or subscription within the newsstand area of the store. Soon to be available titles include The Harvard Business Review, The Wilson Quarterly and Dell Magazines' highly regarded fiction magazines: Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine,Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, Asimov's Science Fiction, and Analog Science Fiction and Fact. The store's Library Finder application continues to provide easy access to local public libraries to borrow eBooks for free. To make choosing a book easier, the New York Times Bestsellers list will be featured alongside the Reader Store's bestsellers. By next month, integration with Goodreads will also permit the inclusion of reader reviews from that site onto the Reader Store.With Reader Desktop Edition (formerly Reader Library) for Apple's Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows and Reader Mobile Edition for Apple iPhone and Google Android-based smartphones, users will be able to synchronize their reading among multiple devices. These free applications, available later this year, will offer an intuitive digital reading experience with an elegant interface and access to Sony's Reader Store for browsing and purchasing content. Reader Desktop Edition also includes the ability to easily manage content for the non-wireless Reader models.The new Reader Pocket Edition and the new Reader Touch Edition are available immediately, and the new Reader Daily Edition is expected to be available this in time for the holidays. The Reader Pocket Edition and Touch Edition, as well as available accessories such as AC adaptors, cases and covers with reading lights, are available now at SonyStyle.com and SonyStyle stores.Sony e-book reader, PRS-950 Daily EditionPhoto: CompanySony e-book reader, the PRS-650 Touch Photo: CompanySony e-book reader, the PRS-350 Pocket EditionPhoto: Company

Garmin-Asus is set to launch its Android-based Nuvifone A10 smartphone in Taiwan on September 10 which is currently available for pre-order, according to company vice president and general manager of mobile device business, Bensen Lin.Lin pointed out that the Nuvifone A10 adopts Android 2.1, 512MB RAM, a 3.2-inch HVGA touch panel and a 5-megapixel camera, and will be mainly pushed for its GPS functions at a price of NT$13,900 (US$434).Garmin-Asus Nuvifone A10 smartphonePhoto: Company

Strontium Technology unveiled a new corporate logo and brand identity during a forum held at Bali in Indonesia from August 13-16. The new logo and corporate identity are aimed at making Strontium brand more recognizable for end-consumers."The new logo will help our consumers to connect with Strontium brand at emotional level too," said company CEO Anshuman Gupta. "Strontium will continue to provide major brand chipset memory products at competitive prices to our markets."The new logo and Corporate Identity was the result of a three-month long design process, where employees and consumers worldwide were asked for their inputs. The findings resulted in a logo that is more eye-catching and has a life to it. Along with the new logo, the product presentation has also been changed completely.The distributors were excited to see the new brand identity. "The new brand design is very eye catching. It will surely help Strontium sell well on the retail front," said Rajesh Attal from Kaira Technologies, Singapore.In addition, Vivian Singh, director of Strontium Taiwan, commented that "DRAM prices are going to be at current levels for a while longer as enough supply will continue to be there for the rest of Q3 and Q4.""Overall flash market is expected to be in balance or slight oversupply for rest of the year except some low density flash and specific applications which need only MLC flash may see some shortages," Singh added.Strontium's new logoSource: Company

Just in time for the kickoff of the fall football season, Sony has just announced three new 3D Bravia TVs that are perfect for the big game.With a number of college and pro football games slated to be broadcast in 3D this fall, Sony's Bravia is the perfect way to see the next dimension in sports - the full HD picture puts you right on the sideline.Offering outstanding contrast with smooth, vibrant images, Sony's new NX810 HDTV models have great picture quality even in brightly lit rooms - perfect for that lazy afternoon watching all the games and following your fantasy football league.With built-in Wi-Fi and access to Sony's Bravia Internet Platform and the company's new movie service, Qriocity, the Sony not only offers a great picture, but access to a massive amount of online content to match.In screen sizes including 60-, 55- and 46-inch, these new Sony models have any room covered.Also, anyone who purchases one of the new 3D Bravia models will receive two free Blu-ray 3D titles and a PlayStation Network voucher enabling 3D Bravia purchasers to download stereoscopic 3D gaming experiences on the PS3."Bravia is optimized to deliver the best possible 3D consumer experience by leveraging the vast knowledge from our theatrical and professional products groups," said Chris Fawcett, VP of Sony's TV business. "3D is driving the growth of the entertainment industry and only Sony is involved in every stage of the platform."Bravia KDL-60NX810 Edge LED LCD HDTV with 3D:Available in September for about US$4,700Full HD 1080p resolution with 3DDynamicEdge LED backlighting with local dimmingMotionflow Pro 240Hz technology for smooth motionBuilt-in Wi-Fi for network connectivityBravia Internet video & weidgetsLightSensor adjusts backlight with room lightBravia KDL-55NX810 Edge LED LCD HDTV with 3D:Available in September for about US$3,700Full HD 1080p resolution with 3DDynamicEdge LED backlighting with local dimmingMotionflow Pro 240Hz technology for smooth motionBuilt-in Wi-Fi for network connectivityBravia Internet video & widgetsLightSensor adjusts backlight with room lightBravia KDL-46NX810 Edge LED LCD HDTV with 3D:Available in September for about US$3,000Full HD 1080p resolution with 3DDynamicEdge LED backlighting with local dimmingMotionflow Pro 240Hz technology for smooth motionBuilt-in Wi-Fi for network connectivityBravia Internet video & widgetsLightSensor adjusts backlight with room lightSony Bravia 3D LED TV, the KDL-NX810Photo: Company

Mississauga, Ontario - (Business Wire) - Acer Canada has launched a new line of ultra-thin LED monitors that feature an eco-friendly, space-conscious design. The new S1 series displays combine the latest LED technology with a slim 13mm to 15mm profile, making them ideal for users with limited space for work or entertainment.The S1 series LED monitors come in two sizes, delivering excellent video performance and innovative display technologies to deliver crisp, clear images."In addition to the eye-catching design and crisp visual quality, the S1 series monitors were designed to be one of the slimmest monitors available today for consumers with a limited amount of desk space," said Chris Chiang, product marketing manager, Acer Canada. "Another key consideration was designing a monitor that delivers low energy consumption and environmental impact."Designed with clean lines, a polished black display frame and rounded porcelain-like stand, the eye-catching S1 series is the perfect blend of sophistication and style. These two modern looking displays are available in 23-inch and 21.5-inch models, featuring an ultra-slim profile, ranging from only 12.7mm for the 21.5-inch model to 14.8mm for the 23-inch model.The S1 series of monitors leverages some key eco-friendly, energy-saving technologies. The S1 series models feature white LED backlighting, which does not contain hazardous substances such as mercury or halogen gases, making it safer for the environment. Additionally, white LED technology consumes less power, providing up to 68% power savings to users.The new displays are MPR II, RoHS and Energy Star 5.0 compliant, the latest and most widely used energy-conservation qualification, helping consumers streamline costs and preserve power while providing higher efficiency. To further decrease the environmental impact of the displays, the Energy Star 5.0 specifications incorporates stringent energy consumption and power management requirements while in the "On" mode.For consumers with community recycling programs, the environmentally-friendly monitors all come in highly recyclable packaging materials, with all major plastic components properly labeled with the composition code and recycling symbols to facilitate future recycling based on ISO 1043/11469 standards.The sophisticated new Acer S1 series of LED monitors provides consumers with a premium viewing experience and advanced features. The monitors all feature 12,000,000:1 contrast ratio via Acer Adaptive Contrast Management (ACM), for crisp graphics and stunning picture quality. The ACM features advanced technology that enables users to adjust images frame by frame for a dramatic improvement of gradation and detail, especially in very dim or very bright scenes.Providing excellent high-definition picture quality, the monitors boast a 16:9 aspect ratio, allowing users to view high-definition digital content without the image distortion that arises from incompatible aspect ratios. The displays also feature 1,920x1,080 resolutions, further enhancing the video quality.Perfect for viewing high-definition (HD) videos, movies and other digital content, the displays feature rapid 5ms response times, 250 cd/m2 brightness and 16.7M colors.Each of the new displays ensure easy connectivity to home entertainment devices and office peripherals via a VGA port or DVI port with HDCP protection (depending on the model). Additionally, both models come with an all-digital HDMI interface, delivering exceptional high-definition viewing and top-quality uncompressed video.Acer's unique software solutions boost usability. The eColor Management on-screen interface allows users to tailor the performance of the display, such as brightness, saturation and contrast. The Empowering Key enables users to switch between viewing scenarios and create their own to compensate for application and environmental constraints. The eDisplay Management function is a powerful color enhancement and display rotation tool.The Acer S1 series of displays will be available this month for Canadian customers at leading retailers for an MSRP $209.00 (CAD) (US$197.63) for the 21.5-inch model (S211HL bid) and $239.00 (CAD) for the 23-inch model (S231HL bid).Acer S1 series LED-backlit LCD monitorPhoto: Company

Chicago - (Business Wire) - NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today the X462UN, a 46-inch ultra-narrow LCD display designed for video wall configurations in professional digital signage environments, including lobbies, public venues, retail stores, transportation facilities and broadcasting.The new X462UN offers several improvements from the globally successful X461UN, which NEC announced worldwide in early 2009. The diverse input panel, including a new DisplayPort connection, allows full connectivity and maximum flexibility during product implementation. The X462UN also premieres EdgeComp technology, which improves brightness uniformity for a steadier image across the entire video wall. This correction feature operates by decreasing the brightness from the center of the display while maintaining the level of brightness around the left and right edges. There are three brightness settings for the center of the screen, as well as three types of brightness curves for even more control over the total image. The X462UN meets the standards of Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) which controls the display through the LAN. Users who adhere to this protocol will experience easier use of LAN control on the X462UN.The X462UN maintains its predecessor's ultra-narrow bezel, which allows for a screen-to-screen distance between two neighboring X462UN displays of only 7.3 millimeters. The X462UN can be deployed in matrices of up to 10x10. The barely discernable transition gap between displays ensures a homogenous picture across the matrix."Our enhanced X462UN exemplifies NEC's continued commitment to developing features that advance the digital signage industry, such as our new EdgeComp technology," said Keith Yanke, director of Product Marketing for NEC Display Solutions. "In addition to the new features in this display, we've included the most popular and beneficial features that our customers request. The X461UN was a huge product for us throughout the past year and a half, and we're excited to introduce the next generation product."The X462UN ultra-narrow display includes the following features:Professional-grade LCD panel, advanced thermal protection and sealed panel design for the most formidable digital signage industry requirements 1366x768 native resolution 3000:1 contrast ratio 500 cd/m2 typical brightness, 700 cd/m2 maximum brightness 200W power consumption (less than 2W in standby mode) Landscape and portrait orientations EdgeComp technology ensures a consistent image across the entire video wall SNMP support Full connectivity with DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI-D digital inputs and Ethernet with automated email notifications for diagnostic purposes Built-in expansion slot allows for seamless integration of NEC and third-party components Enhanced video wall capabilities, including TileMatrix (up to 10x10), TileComp, copy function, and individual or group ID functions Real-time clock allows for advanced scheduling of monitor powering up/down Carbon footprint meter tracks and calculates the conservation of green gas emissions RS-232 enables multi-display control and daisy chain capabilities Network Control and Communication allows the highest level of remote display management Built-in closed captioning enables the decoding and display of text information from a video source Windows Vista Premium certified Energy Star 5.0 Optional accessories and products for the X462UN include the Remote/Ambient Control Kit, Overframe Kit, Display Wall Calibrator Color Calibration Kit, stand, wall mount, single board computers, external PC, IPTV tuner, DVI daisy chain module and internal HD-SDI cardThe X462UN will be available in September 2010 at an estimated street price of US$4,699 and ships with a 3-year limited parts and labor warranty, including the backlight.NEC 46-inch ultra-narrow LCD display for video wallPhoto: Company