Chicago-(Business Wire)-NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading stand-alone provider of commercial LCD displays and projectors, announced today the addition of the NP115 projector to its NP Value Series. The new model will replace the successful NP110 to accompany the NP215, both designed for growing small- to medium-size businesses and education environments. The NP115 is ideal for mobile applications such as classrooms with portable carts or conference rooms where ultra-affordable and lightweight units are a must. This 2,500-lumen projector provides a bright image for most standard-sized rooms, and its 3D-ready capability increases interactivity. The NP115 offers a high contrast ratio of 2000:1 sourced from the latest Texas Instruments (TI) DLP engine, while its powerful 7-watt speaker and built-in closed captioning enhance the product's usability. Eco Mode technology extends lamp life up to 5,000 hours and lowers power consumption to 0.49 watts in standby mode. The NP115 includes a variety of automatic features, such as quick start (3-4 seconds) and shutdown technology, allowing immediate use and power off functionality without the need for a cooling period. "The NP Value Series combines both necessary and supplemental features into easy-to-transport models," said Rich McPherson, product manager for projectors at NEC Display Solutions. "Not only does the NP115 offer proper connectivity, essential features and enhanced hardware to display bright, concentrated images, it expands its application in educational settings with 3D-ready capability." A partial list of features of the NP115 includes: Native resolution of 800x600 SVGAContrast ratio of 2000:12500 lumens brightnessPower consumption of 242 watts (217 watts in Eco Mode and 0.49 watts in standby mode)Up to 5000 hours of lamp life (in Eco Mode)Comprehensive input panel, which connects with computer (component video using 15-pin adapter), composite video and S-VideoBrilliantColor technology, which increases system brightness and color saturation while optimizing color gain across the full color gamut3D-ready DLP Link technology, which encourages interactivity and increases available applications when combined with active shutter glasses (NP01GL)Built-in wall color correction presets, which provide for adaptive color tone correction to display properly on non-white surfacesFilter-free design, which eliminates the need to monitor and change filtersCarbon savings meter calculates the positive effects of operating the projector in Eco Mode, which is encouraged by an optional message at startupGreen Eco Mode button on the remote control makes the switch between settings easy The NP115 will begin shipping in July 2010 with an MSRP of US$599. The projector ships with a standard two-year parts and labor warranty. The lamp is covered for one year or 500 hours, whichever comes first. NEC 3D-ready NP value series projector - NP115Photo: Company

Mississauga, Ontario-(Business Wire)-Acer Canada today meets consumers' growing demand for 3D imagery with three new Acer video projectors. The three-dimensional experience is made possible by a combination of the projectors' DLP 3D projection capabilities and high refresh rates. As a result, the flat surface of any wall can be transformed into a 3D screen. "The new Acer video projectors provide incredibly compelling and realistic 3D video and images that make customers feel like they are part of the experience," said Chris Chiang, product marketing manager, Acer Canada. "Additionally, consumers will thoroughly enjoy the superior visuals projected from these new models even while watching traditional 2D content." Acer X1230PS - Brilliant visuals for home theater entertainment Home theater enthusiasts will enjoy video, game content, photos and more in an incredible level of realism and video immersion using the new Acer X1230PS projector. This short-throw projector displays clear, large images up to 109-inch even while positioned as close as 6.5-feet from the screen, eliminating a long projection distance. Delivering XGA resolution (1,024x768) and a 4:3 aspect ratio, the Acer X1230PS is ready for a truly stellar video projection experience. The advanced lamp technology with illumination of up to 2,500 ANSI lumens paired with the high 3000:1 contrast ratio also heightens the color and clarity of the images. Also - it can be adjusted to display images in 16:9 aspect ratio, so customers can view high-definition digital content without image distortion that arises from incompatible aspect ratios. The projector also has a 50-120Hz vertical refresh rate. The Acer X1230PS has ample ports that ensure the projector can connect to a wide range of video sources, including composite video, s-video mini-DIN, component video, D-sub for a PC analog signal, as well as USB mini B, and RS232 mini-DIN control interface. The Acer X1230PS projector is available now for Canadian customers at leading retailers for a MSRP of $699.00 (CAD). Acer X1261 projector - Excellent 3D performance for home, work, school The Acer X1261 projector is ideal for home, business and classroom environments, providing rich visuals at an excellent value. Delivering bright colors and crisp images, the Acer X1261 projector features advanced lamp technology with illumination of up to 2,500 ANSI lumens, a high 3,700:1 contrast ratio and a vertical refresh rate of 50-120Hz. Its native XGA resolution and 4:3 aspect ratio are ready for presentations, photos, multimedia, and more. The projector can also be adjusted to a 16:9 aspect ratio for video content such as that from Blu-ray Disc and DVD. The Acer X1261 projector can connect to a variety of video input sources through its range of ports, including composite video, component video, and S-video mini-DIN, as well as a RS232 mini-DIN control interface. Customers who want an excellent home video projector for 3D video, games, photos, and multimedia will appreciate the performance and value delivered by the Acer X1261 projector. It is available now for Canadian customers at leading retailers for an MSRP of $599.00 Canadian dollars (US$567.77). Acer X1130P – 3D performance at a great value The Acer X1130P projector extends the productivity potential in a classroom, home or conference room without going over the budget. Featuring clear text and brilliant graphics, the Acer X1130P projector boasts 2,500 ANSI lumens, SVGA native resolution and 3000:1 contrast ratio for only $449.00 Canadian dollars, making it an excellent combination of performance and value. This new projector offers a 4:3 aspect ratio for viewing presentations and photos, and can be adjusted to a 16:9 aspect for viewing video content. Additionally, the projector can be connected to video input sources by offering these ports: composite video, component video, S-video mini DIN, and a stereo mini Jack, as well as a RS232 mini-DIN control interface. The Acer X1130P projector is ideal for customers who need great 3D performance from a projector, yet keep a close eye on budgets. The Acer X1130P projector is available now for Canadian customers at leading retailers for an MSRP of $449.00 Canadian dollars. State-of-the-art technology from Nvidia 3D Vision The new Acer X1261 and Acer X1130P projectors deliver an incredibly realistic 3D viewing experience when combined with Nvidia 3D Vision technology (sold separately) and a 3D Vision compatible computer. Nvidia 3D Vision is a combination of high-tech wireless active-shutter glasses, a wireless USB transmitter, and advanced software that can transform hundreds of PC games and movies into an exceptional 3D experience. The lightweight glasses, which can be worn over regular eyeglasses, can provide up to 40 hours of 3D entertainment on a single charge. Projectors have first-rate features for improved visual experience at home The new projectors display images with more natural and balanced shades and truly lifelike tones thanks to Acer ColorBoost II+ featuring an optimized 3X color wheel design. It also includes a powerful image processor and an advanced lamp waveform to improve color performance. Further contributing to the enhanced images, the ColorSafe and DLP technology ensure picture integrity even with prolonged use, making the projectors virtually immune to color decay. The visuals are complemented by ample audio with an internal speaker on the new projectors with 2-watt output. External speakers can also be connected. Up to 4,000 hours of lamp life on the new Acer projectors reduces lamp replacement costs and ensures long-term dependable projector use. The extended lifespan and consistent image quality lower the total cost of ownership and translate to big savings. Further savings are ensured by the innovative DLP chip, enabling a filter-free design for lower maintenance and operating costs. Designed to be used in a variety of locations, the new projectors will deliver superior visuals at home, the office or in a classroom. Thanks to the innovative wall-color compensation capabilities, the projectors display clearly - even on colored surfaces, so they do not need to be used with a screen. Acer projectors correct vertical distortions of up to 40 degrees, so the audience sees a rectangular image rather than one with a wider top/bottom, even if the projector is placed above or below the screen. Plus, all three models can be ceiling mounted and used with the included remote control. Customers can easily change the lamp module even when the projector is ceiling-mounted thanks to the Acer Top-Loading Lamp design. Easy-to-use and eco-friendly To improve ease-of-use, Acer projectors are equipped with Empowering Technology, a suite of tools designed to simplify access to simple setup, viewing and timer utilities, making customers more productive. The Acer eView Management capabilities let customers quickly and easily adjust the projector settings to suit any environment and any type of content. Eight factory or user-defined presets instantly configure color, brightness and contrast, to deliver best-quality images. The new Acer projectors employ an environmentally friendly management solution - Acer EcoProjection - which reduces standby power consumption by up to 50% after five minutes of being idle. Additionally, it delivers 20% additional power savings and automatically performs a safety shutdown if it does not receive input after a time interval that can be set by the customer. Also included in the Acer EcoProjection suite is Acer ePower Management, a tool that lets users create customized power-saving configurations. The new Acer X1230PS, Acer X1261 and Acer X1130P video-projectors are backed with a one year warranty on the DLP chip and 90 day warranty on the lamp. Acer DLP 3D projector - the Acer X1261 projectorPhoto: Company

Rafael Microelectronics, a Taiwan-based broadband RF IC design company, has announced a full band RF receiver, the RT810, which achieves the industry's lowest power consumption and smaller form factor in hybrid silicon tuner segment.The RT810 is a highly integrated and high performance single RF receiver to support multiple TV broadcasting standards, including analog TV (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), cable TV, and all digital TV standards (DVB-T/ATSC/DVB-C/DMB-T/ISDB-T/CMMB), the company said.With the state-of-the-art RF architecture, the RT810 has a high level integration with low noise amplifier (LNA), RF tracking filter, mixers, frequency synthesizer, LDO, loop through, crystal output and IF VGA, revealed the company.Without external SAW filter and loop filter, only minimum coupling components and single voltage supply dramatically simplify board level design and reduce total system BOM cost, the company indicated.Ranging from 48MHz to 900MHz broadband TV frequency, the RT810 performs excellent strong/weak signal sensitivity, high linearity, and superior image and adjacent channel rejections. Compared with rival companies' hybrid silicon tuners at 800mW power consumption, the RT810's low power design consumes only 150mA at a single 3V voltage supply. These features enable the RT810 to fit markets from high performance to low power applications such as TV, PCTV, STB, digital cable, and portable devices, the company stated.To expedite customer time to market, Rafael Micro provides both reference designs and customized system designs. The RT810 comes in a lead-free 40QFN or 48QFN packages, the company said.

Taiwan-based motherboard/graphics card makers Asustek Computer and Micro-Star International (MSI) have announced their latest Nvidia GeForce GTX 460-based graphics cards.Asustek has launch four models under its ENGTX460 line with prices set between NT$8,000-8,500 (US$249-265).Asustek has adopted its DirectCU cooling technology, which is a technique placing copper heat-pipes, custom flattened and brought into direct contact with the GPU core for improved heat transference in some of the models, as well as its exclusive Voltage Tweak technology to enhance performance.Meanwhile, MSI has launched two graphics cards under its N460GYX Cyclone series, the N460GTX Cyclone 768D5 and N460GTX Cyclone 1GD5, both equipped with, the company claimed, military-class components.The graphics cards also feature MSI's self-developed Afterburner overclocking software as well as Cyclone cooling module, which allows faster heat dispensation and generates 15.7% less noise compared to standard fans.The GeForce GTX 460 will come in two versions, 192-bit 768MB memory priced US$199 and 256-bit 1GB memory priced US$299. Most graphics card makers are already selling 768MB version GeForce GTX 460-based cards, while the 1GB versions will start mass shipments on July 26.Nvidia is expected to launch the GeForce GTS 455/450 GPU, targeting a US$129-179 price range in August and will launch one more GF100-based GPU in September, targeting the US$100 and below price range.The GeForce GTX 460 is equipped with 336 CUDA cores with 56 texture units.Asustek ENGTX460 TOP graphics cardPhoto: CompanyMSI N460GTX Cyclone series graphics cardPhoto: Company

Micro-Star International (MSI) has introduced new mainstream Fuzion series motherboards, the P55A Fuzion for the Intel platform and 870A Fuzion for the AMD platform. The boards feature the same integration of military class materials. Additionally, the 870A Fuzion is the first AMD platform board capable of simultaneously operating dual Nvidia graphics cards, MSI noted.MSI Fuzion series motherboards come with Lucidlogix's Lucid LT22102 processor to enable parallel processing of multiple cross-brand, asymmetrical GPUs.The 8+2 phase DrMOS power supply module design uses MSI's current DrMOS for even higher unit power supply efficiency.The motherboards also feature MSI's exclusive OC Genie technology for overclocking and USB 3.0 and SATA 6GB/s technologies.MSI P55A Fuzion for Intel platform and 870A Fuzion for AMD platformPhoto: Company

MSI has announced its latest netbook, the Wind U160DX, which supports DDR3 memory and comes with the Intel Atom N455 processor and MSI's own Turbo Drive Engine (TDE) technology.Sheathed in MSI's own Color Film Print technology, the Wind U160DX is less than one-inch thin and tips the scales at 1kg.The Wind U160DX features a 10.1-inch LED screen with a refresh rate of 8ms, twice as fast as similar products on the market, MSI claimed, an independent chiclet keyboard, seamless touchpad, and a battery that holds a 15-hour charge. MSI Wind U160DX netbook specifications Item Detail CPU Intel Atom N455 (1.66GHz) Chipset NM10 Graphic GMA3150 (Shared with System Memory) Memory DDR3 667 support up to 2 GB (1 DIMM slot) LCD 10-inch (1024 × 600) WSVGA LED HDD 160 GB or above (2.5-inch SATA) Card reader 2 in 1 (support SD,MMC,) I/O D-sub × 1 , USB 2.0 × 3 , Mic-in, Headphone, RJ45 Battery 3 cells / 6 cells (optional) Wireless 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v2.0+EDR Webcam 1.3-megapixel Sound HD audio, stereo speakers Dimensions (mm) 265 × 165 × 19.8-25.4 Weight (kg) 1 (with 3 cell battery) OS Microsoft Windows 7 Starter Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, June 2010MSI Wind U160DX netbookPhoto: Company

Seattle, Jul 01, 2010 (Business Wire) - Amazon.com today introduced the new latest generation Kindle DX and new lower price of US$379, down from US$489, and still with free 3G wireless, no monthly bills or annual contracts. Kindle DX is the 9.7-inch large screen member of Amazon's family of revolutionary portable readers. The new Kindle DX features a new graphite enclosure and an all new, high contrast electronic ink display with 50% better contrast for the clearest text and sharpest images. The new Kindle DX is available for pre-order starting today and ships July 7."There's no turning back once you read on our beautiful new Kindle DX screen," said Steve Kessel, senior VP, Amazon Kindle. "With 50% better contrast and darker fonts, you'll find it easier than ever to read wherever you happen to be, whether it's outside in bright sunlight or under the low light of your living room. We're excited to offer the new Kindle DX with free 3G wireless at the lower price of US$379."The Kindle Store now has more than 620,000 books, including new releases and 108 of 111 New York Times bestsellers, starting at US$9.99 or less. More than 200,000 books have been added to the US Kindle Store in just the last six months, including the full selection of John Grisham titles. Over 1.8 million free, out-of-copyright, pre-1923 books are also available to read on Kindle, including classics such as "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," "Pride and Prejudice" and "Treasure Island."

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 30, 2010 - MHL, LLC the entity responsible for administering the MHL Consortium, today announced the availability of the MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) specification version 1.0 and Adopter Agreement. The MHL standard defines a new mobile interface to directly connect mobile phones and other portable consumer electronics devices to high-definition televisions and displays. One of the key advantages of the MHL specification is that it enables manufacturers to utilize widely established connectors available in today's mobile and CE products. "The increasing availability of storage and media capabilities on smartphones, tablets, and other mobile electronics is contributing to the consumption of video on the go," said Michael Palma, senior research analyst for Consumer Semiconductors of market research firm IDC. "The MHL specification should enhance the ability to link these portable devices to HDTVs opening up opportunities for manufacturers and service providers to deliver new applications and add more value for consumers." The MHL 1.0 specification delivers the following functionality:- Video: Up to 1080p/60 picture quality can be displayed from portable devices to TVs and displays. - Audio: Up to 192 kHz of audio transmission is supported, delivering up to 7.1 channel Linear Pulse Code Modulation (LPCM) surround sound and compressed audio. - Power: Five volts and 500 mA are provided from an A/V device to continuously power the portable device and charge its batteries. - Products implementing the MHL 1.0 specification have the following benefits: - Connect: With a simple 5-pin interface, mobile devices can output high-quality video and digital audio over a single cable while receiving power from TVs and displays and multi-purposing existing connectors in the market. - Control: Consumers can display digital media from portable devices to A/V devices and access content with a remote through command and control technology. - Protect: High-value video and audio content is safe from unauthorized interception and copying with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP). "Our 1.0 specification release marks another MHL milestone and brings us one step closer in achieving our goal of becoming the standard of choice for wired mobile connectivity," said Barry McAuliffe, president of MHL, LLC. "Utilizing existing connectors saves valuable space in devices by keeping form factors small, allows for cost-effective implementation, and enables consumers to get more functionality and features from a single connector." For more information about the MHL Consortium, 1.0 specification or to download the Adopter Agreement, please visit http://www.mhlconsortium.org.

Hsinchu, Taiwan, July 1, 2010 – ZyXEL Communications (TSE: 2391), the world's leading broadband access solutions provider, announced today, that the ZyXEL Wireless ADSL2+ Router has been granted a carbon footprint label by Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) in Taiwan. ZyXEL is among the first group of Taiwan companies to achieve this distinction, and is also the first networking equipment maker to receive this honor.With the international community placing a growing emphasis on disclosing carbon footprint information, the Taiwan government announced the carbon footprint labeling system to help businesses gear themselves up to the global trend of making products greener and of helping to mitigate global warming. ZyXEL is the first networking company to be approved for the carbon footprint label in Taiwan and is also applying for a global carbon footprint certification.Before the label system was even introduced, ZyXEL had already started a carbon emission calculation of its products, including each stage of a product's lifecycle from raw material, manufacturing, delivering, consumer usage, discarding, and then to recycling. By learning the true numbers through viewing the carbon footprint calculations, the consumer will thoroughly understand the environmental impact they are causing, by using the electronic products and comprehend their responsibility in helping to reduce the carbon footprint.ZyXEL not only complies with the EU directives and compels its suppliers and self to meet international customers' environmental-friendly requests, but it has also completed a "Coordinated Information System" establishment and carbon emission investigation. Through use of the "Coordinated Information System", "Green Product Database", "Life Cycle Analysis System", "3R and disassembly Report Database" and "Restriction of Hazardous Substances Management System", ZyXEL aggressively controls its environmental impact in the entire lifecycle of all of its products, in its commitment, and in its responsibility as a corporate citizen in developing a low-toxic, waste-reducing, easily recyclable and energy-efficient product.In addition to finding different ways to reduce the carbon emission of a product, production and of the supplier chain, ZyXEL also adopts an energy-saving and environmental-friendly concept for product development. Because the largest share of energy consumption in the life cycle of an electronic product is due to the consumer, ZyXEL has developed many energy-efficient technologies for its green products. ZyXEL green products features include Power Usage Adjustment, Wireless Scheduling, Wake on Demand, Smart Fan Control and Intelligent Power over Ethernet that help consumers to reduce the amount of carbon emission when they use their electronic products.As a responsible global corporate citizen, ZyXEL will be aggressively seeking innovative 'green ways' to develop its products and technologies for a better environment, and is committed to taking all the necessary steps required, to further reduce its green house gas emission levels.

The SoC Summit, the conference series detailing next generation SoC design methodologies, will be held in Taipei, Taiwan on July 27. Leading off the program is Alex Shubat, president and CEO of Virage Logic. Shubat is joined by Robin Saxby, founder and CEO of ARM, Shauh-Teh Juang, senior director, design infrastructure marketing at TSMC and Charles Hsu, chairman of eMemory Technology.The conference will inform SoC designers of the new requirements confronting them in the nanometer process technology era: the need for early access to next generation process technology to meet a tight time-to-market window and the need for tools and libraries that ensure right-the-first-time process design kits (PDKs). An expected audience of 400 attendees will hear the morning program, and attend one of three breakout tracks in the afternoon: Multifunction Smart Devices, Evolving SoCs On-Chip Communications, and Achieving 28nm Success.When Virage Logic acquired ARC International in November 2009, it took over a conference series ARC began in 2006 called ConfigCon.The SoC Summit will provide a technical program focusing on higher level goals for the SoC industry. Past events have been sponsored by major suppliers in the SoC production ecosystems including Cadence Design Systems, Intel, SMIC and Toshiba.