IRVINE, Calif., October 15, 2009 -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Acer, the third largest vendor in the worldwide PC market, today announced the Acer Aspire Z5610-U9072, a truly elegant, no-compromise all-in-one desktop PC featuring intuitive multi-touch technology and Windows 7 Home Premium. A powerful entertainment hub for the home, the Z5610 packs first-class performance and feature-rich functionality in a striking design. It will be available this holiday season at online retailers for an attractive price of US$899.99.Engineered to eliminate clutter and maximize workspace, this practical all-in-one streamlines the home or office with a flash of style and offers a unique blend of features and architecture. Boasting a stunning 23-inch HD display, ATI Mobility Radeon graphics and Intel Pentium Dual Core processing, the Aspire Z5610 offers world-class digital prowess."Our Aspire Z5610 all-in-one is a beautiful blend of visual elegance, state-of-the-art technology and premium performance," said Susan Hu, desktop product manager for Acer America. "The intuitive touch-screen with Windows 7 multi-touch capability brings new excitement and hands-on efficiency to digital media applications. Packaged in a powerful platform, it will deliver fun and productivity for years to come.""We are excited about working with PC manufacturers like Acer to offer users a great new way to interact with their PC running Windows 7," said Michelle Haven, product manager for Windows Touch at Microsoft Corp. "With Windows 7, multi-touch support is built right into the operating system, so users with a touch-screen PC like the Acer Aspire Z5610 can now interact with their PC in an easy and intuitive way, simply by reaching out and touching the screen."Intuitive Multi-Touch DisplayFeaturing 1920x1080 pixel resolution, the 23-inch HD 16:9 TFT display enhances games, Internet surfing and more with ultra-sharp, colorful imagery. Intuitive multi-touch technology brings an entirely new level of control to the computer user. In the past, the touch experience has been limited to one-finger touch capability. With multi-touch, users can intuitively interact with the PC using multiple fingers as they would a mouse. They can open and close programs, browse online newspapers, flick through photo albums and shuffle files and folders, using nothing but their hands.Windows 7 is the first Windows operating system to fully embrace multi-touch technology. To zoom in on an image or map, users just need to place two fingers on the screen and spread them apart. To right click a file, users simply touch it with one finger and tap the screen with a second. The integrated multi-touch technology enables more gesture combinations and functionality than single-touch screens for a faster and more intuitive digital experience.Premium PerformanceComprised of powerful desktop components, 4GB DDR3 SDRAM upgradeable to 8GB and a 320GB SATA hard disk for storing a huge multimedia library, the Z5610 is a no-compromise desktop solution. Discrete ATI Mobility Radeon graphics display images in vivid color and sharp detail, while Intel Pentium Dual Core processors fuel the system with significant power.For dynamic audio, 5.1-channel surround sound is delivered via an integrated 5W stereo speaker system. With ports for headphones, microphones and other audio peripherals, users can immerse themselves in their favorite high-def music and movies. DVD movies and other files from a digital camera or videocam can be enjoyed with the slot load DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti drive for archiving media.The Acer Aspire Z5610 provides a fast network connection with 802.11b/g/Draft-N wireless and Gigabit Ethernet. It also has a built-in HD webcam and microphone for videoconferencing with family and friends.Aesthetic State-of-the-Art DesignThe combination of style, top-of-the-line desktop components and touch technology make this PC a powerful entertainment hub for the home. Inspired by high-end digital entertainment, the Aspire Z5610 is an elegant PC that bridges the gap between traditional desktops and monitors. A seamless integration of a desktop PC with the usability of a multi-touch LCD display, it's an easy fit for any living room, den or office.Designed as a timeless piece, the Z5610 boasts simple purposeful details such as an illuminated strip between the LCD and sound bar, which helps users see the keyboard in a darkened environment. The system's clean and simple lines emphasize the ease and simplicity of the user's PC experience. Elevated by two chrome legs, users can discretely stow away the keyboard under the desktop to further free up workspace and maximize the system's multi-touch capabilities.Innovative SoftwareIn addition to Windows 7 Home Premium, the Aspire Z5610 also comes with Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7, a set of six multi-touch optimized applications and games. These include three casual games, Microsoft Blackboard, Microsoft Garden Pond and Microsoft Rebound and three surface applications - Microsoft Surface Globe that lets users browse the world and zoom in on any location on a virtual 3D earth; Microsoft Surface Collage, a touch-enabled background and Microsoft Surface Lagoon, a touch interactive screensaver.In addition, the Aspire Z5610 offers Acer TouchSuite, an integrated touch interface that syncs the PC and Internet with fingertip precision. Acer TouchSuite makes it easy to browse and enjoy social networking and digital media of all types. Users simply go to the Acer TouchPortal to activate Acer Touch Gadgets, which include:- Acer TouchMediaShare - Uses touch controls to make the management and sharing of photos fun and easy. It includes a photo browser, photo album shortcut and quick import for importing photos directly from a digital camera or USB drive with just one touch. Users can edit, zoom-in/out and email images to friends as well as view and download their friend's updated photo albums from Facebook and Flickr.- Acer TouchMusic - Launches the music player and organizes the music collection.- Acer TouchPhotoShow - Allows the integration of online and local photo albums as well as slideshow creation.- Acer TouchFriends - Provides auto-integrated friends list from Flickr and Facebook as well as photo update notifications, which enable instant photo browsing.- Acer TouchMemo - Launches a note, enables a handwritten memo and provides an alarm reminder.When done using the Acer TouchSuite, users can simply peel back the desktop with a finger and return to the standard Windows 7 environment.Pricing, Availability and SpecificationsThe Acer Aspire Z5610-U9072 all-in-one desktop PC is available in the US via leading online technology retailers this holiday season for a MSRP of US$899.99.Acer Aspire Z5610-U9072 All-in-One Desktop: - Windows 7 Home Premium - Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7 - Intel Pentium Dual Core E5300 Processor (2.60GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB) - 4GB DDR3 SDRAM - 320GB SATA Hard Disk - SuperMulti Optical Drive - Multi-in-One Card Reader - ATI Mobility Radeon HD4570 Graphics With 512MB Memory - High Definition Audio With 5.1 Channel Support - 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11 b/g/Draft N - Six USB 2.0 Ports (Two Side, Four Rear) - eSATA Port - Integrated HD Webcam with Microphone - Integrated Keyboard Light and Foot-Mounted Ambient Lighting With Toggle Switch - 10-20 Degree Ergonomic Tilt Adjustment - Wireless Keyboard and Mouse - Built-In SpeakersIntegrated 23-Inch LCD Display: - 1920x1080 Resolution - 300 cd/m2 Brightness - 5 ms Response Time - 1000:1 Contrast RatioAcer Aspire Z5610 all-in-one PCPhoto: Company

Canon on October 14 unveiled its EOS 7D DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) camera, as well as five other digital camera models, IXUS 200 IS, IXUS 120 IS, PowerShot G11, PowerShot S90 and PowerShot SX20 IS, for immediate launch in the Taiwan market, according to Canon Marketing (Taiwan). Canon digital camera models: Key specifications and prices Item EOS 7D IXUS 200 IS IXUS 120 IS PowerShot G11 PowerShot S90 PowerShot SX20 IS Image sensor 18.0-megapixel Canon APS-C CMOS 12.1-megapixel CCD 10.0-megapixel CCD 12.1-megapixel CCD Zoom 24mm wide angle, 5x optical 28mm wide angle, 4x optical 28mm wide angle, 5x optical 28mm wide angle, 3.8x optical 28mm wide angle, 20x optical Screen 3-inch 920,000-pixel LCD 3-inch 230,000-pixel LCD touch 2.7-inch 230,000-pixel LCD 2.8-inch 461,000-pixel LCD 3-inch 461,000-pixel LCD 2.5-inch 230,000-pixel LCD Recommended retail price (NT$) 55,900 (US$1,733) for body alone; 67,900 for plus EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6IS lens kit; 79,900 for plus EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6IS USM lens kit 12,990 11,990 18,990 15,990 14,990 Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, October 2009Canon EOS 7DPhoto: Company

TOKYO, Japan, October 14, 2009 – Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson", TSE:6724) today announced that it has begun volume production of a new high-temperature polysilicon (HTPS) TFT color panel for electronic viewfinders. Measuring just 0.47 of an inch (1.2 cm) diagonally, the new panels offer SVGA (800xRGBx600) resolution in red, green and blue for a total of 1.44 megapixels.The new panels are targeted at camera manufacturers for use as electronic viewfinders in mid- to high-end digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras.Competition in the digital camera market has reached a fever pitch. Companies are launching new products with higher resolutions and more features at even lower prices. In recent years, more and more consumers have been switching from compact cameras to SLR units in pursuit of better performance and image quality, driving the need for smaller and thinner DSLR cameras with video and other features.Epson's new panels meet this need and open a whole world of possibilities for DSLR cameras.Until now, no electronic viewfinder has been able to offer the resolution and fidelity needed to replace optical viewfinders and to focus the image. Epson's new panel, developed using HTPS technology, not only makes this possible but also uses an analog driver to recreate smooth gradations and a natural softness. This panel will allow camera manufacturers to eliminate the mirrors and pentaprisms needed for optical viewfinders, enabling much smaller and thinner camera bodies and letting users capture the image they see. In addition, the use of a color filter prevents the color breakup that tends to occur with other color systems when shooting fast-moving subjects and while panning.Epson has long developed HTPS panels to meet the high-definition, high-resolution needs of its market-leading projector business. Using technology developed for projectors, Epson created this new product to meet the needs of the digital camera market.This panel is the first in Epson's new "ULTIMICRON" series of compact, high-resolution HTPS panels that display full color on a single screen for electronic viewfinders and other compact displays. Epson will continue to offer new solutions for the growing DSLR camera market by expanding its lineup with higher resolutions, better image quality, and smaller sizes.Features of the new panel- Compact: Small 0.47-inch diagonal screen enables compact, thin cameras- High resolution: High pixel density with SVGA resolution (800xRGBx600, 1.44 megapixels)- Color filter: Not affected by color breakup that occurs with fast-moving subjects and panning shots when using a field-sequential color systemAdvantages when used in a DSLR camera- High resolution enables easy focusing- Can capture images as they are seen- Viable alternative to optical viewfinder: a. Avoids the blackout of optical viewfinders when shooting video b. Enables smaller cameras by eliminating need for mirrors and pentaprisms c. Eliminates mechanical time lag caused by mirrorNew panel specifications Name L3F04S-80300 LCD type TN mode, organic alignment layer Color display system Color filter (RGB stripe) Effective pixels 800xRGBx600 (SVGA) Panel size (diagonal) 0.47 inch (1.2 cm) Pixel pitch 12 µm (4 x RGB) x 12 µm Color space 92% of sRGB Contrast ratio 280:1 Backlight Yes Surface luminance 460 cd/m2 Displayable colors Approx. 16.77 million colors Epson's ultra-compact, high-resolution HTPS TFT color liquid crystal panel for electronic viewfindersPhoto: Company

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Building upon its nearly 30-year history of touch innovation, HP (NYSE:HPQ) today launched the next era of multitouch computing for consumers and businesses.Among the new products, HP introduced three touch-enabled HP TouchSmart PCs and its first fully interactive, 42-inch diagonal, high-definition (HD) digital signage touch display, the HP LD4200tm."Since the launch of the first TouchSmart PC nearly three years ago, we've worked closely with a growing number of software companies and independent vendors to develop built-for-touch applications that give consumers and businesses rich interactive multimedia experiences," said James Mouton, senior VP and general manager, desktop global business unit, personal systems group, HP. "These collaborations have helped to make HP touch computing the most advanced touch experience in the market today."New consumer HP TouchSmart PCs packed with exclusive touch applicationsHP now offers a choice of 20- or 23-inch diagonal widescreen consumer HP TouchSmart PCs – the HP TouchSmart 300 and HP TouchSmart 600. Each features a sleek, award-winning design that integrates either a stunning HD-capable or HD widescreen display with a multitouch enabled screen.Users can simply pinch, rotate, arc, flip, press or drag a finger across the screen of the PC to access information, entertainment and social networks in a natural, intuitive way. Though accompanied by a wireless keyboard and mouse, new 16:9 widescreen tiles make multimedia, social media and other applications a rich and engaging touch experience.The new consumer HP TouchSmart PCs feature exclusive built-for-touch applications including:- Hulu Desktop to provide quick access to Hulu's vast library of hit TV shows, movies and video clips. Users can browse, search and watch their favorite comedies, dramas, sci-fi and web-original shows from nearly 200 leading content companies. Users with Hulu.com accounts also can access their queue, subscriptions and viewing history.- A touch-enabled Netflix application delivers thousands of full-screen TV episodes and movies that are streamed from Netflix over the Internet. Using HP's signature fan view, Netflix members can instantly watch a move from their Instant Queue on the PC or remove a movie from their Queue via touch. Netflix members also can rent DVD and Blu-ray discs as well as edit and manage their Netflix accounts using the application. A two-week free Netflix trial is available to all TouchSmart users in the United States.- Twitter, a free social networking and micro-blogging service, makes it easy to catch up with family, friends and colleagues with the touch of a finger.- With Rhapsody as the engine, the new HP Music Store gives users streaming, on-demand access to 8 million songs delivered to the new TouchSmart PC. Customers who subscribe to Rhapsody can enjoy favorite artists, create playlists or just sit back and listen. Non-members can enjoy a free 14-day trial.- Pandora Internet radio is now touch enabled for a free personalized music experience to find new music based on old and current favorites.- TouchSmart RecipeBox lets aspiring chefs discover, explore and keep track of recipes saved from multiple websites and cook with a hands-free experience via voice commands.- TouchSmart Live TV allows quick access for watching and recording live, local TV. Customers can set recordings in advance of their airing via an electronic programming guide.- TouchSmart Canvas allows customers to organize their photos on a virtual canvas to quickly and easily create photo collages using touch to edit and rotate photos.- TouchSmart Link allows the transfer of photos and images taken by a mobile device to the TouchSmart PC via Bluetooth wireless technology.Customers with previous TouchSmart PC models who upgrade to Windows 7 through the HP Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program will receive software with some of these new touch applications.A new swivel stand and tilt webcam increase users' ability to share and collaborate around the HP TouchSmart, which also can easily be wall mounted (with optional wall bracket accessory). All models meet Energy Star 5.0 requirements.Some models of the HP TouchSmart 600 easily connect to gaming consoles, including Xbox, PlayStation and Wii, via HDMI or composite video ports.World's first multitouch consumer notebooks now better than everFor those whose active lives demand a device for note capture, entertainment, communication and robust computing that's easy to carry, the HP TouchSmart tx2 notebook PC delivers. The HP TouchSmart tx2 combines powerful computing with tablet PC capabilities and entertainment features in an attractive design light enough to go anywhere.With multitouch support within HP MediaSmart, the HP TouchSmart tx2 is the first notebook PC for consumers that enables the use of two fingers to navigate HP's entertainment applications. The HP TouchSmart tx2 features most of the same touch applications as the HP TouchSmart PC as well as exclusive touch-enabled games and Corel Painter Sketch Pad for creating digital art.The HP TouchSmart tx2 weighs 4.65 pounds, features a 12.1-inch diagonal WGXA HD HP LED widescreen integrated touch-screen convertible display, AMD Turion dual-core processors and a glossy HP Imprint finish with titanium color "Reaction" pattern.The convertible design with a twist hinge allows consumers to enjoy the HP TouchSmart tx2 in three modes: PC, display and tablet. With a rechargeable digital ink pen, users can turn the HP TouchSmart tx2 into a tablet PC to write, sketch, draw, take notes or graph right onto the screen – and then automatically convert handwriting into typed text.Business HP TouchSmart drives new customer interactions, business modelsThe industry's only full-featured, all-in-one, multitouch-enabled business PC, the HP TouchSmart 9100 Business PC provides real-time information, videoconferencing capabilities and multimedia features in a 23-inch diagonal full HD widescreen display.The HP business TouchSmart is enabling a more interactive, compelling customer experience at businesses such as bridal retailer Priscilla of Boston for luxury dress concierge service, St. Louis Oncology for medical filing, the NBA's Detroit Pistons for instant replays and food, and hotels such as Sheraton and Marriott to provide enhanced customer lobby experiences.New business models are emerging with the HP TouchSmart 9100. Digital Aisle, an interactive shopper solutions company, is bringing "virtual sales assistants" to life using HP's interactive touch screens. The Digital Aisle's Virtual Bartender uses HP TouchSmart technology to help people plan parties, print and email recipes, and learn expert bartending tips. This interactive point-of-purchase tool has been deployed to independent and chain retailers across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.An array of new enhancements on the HP TouchSmart 9100 include:- DVI output, enabling customers to connect to their full HD format displays and projectors- Configure-to-order options designed to meet the needs of businesses, including a choice of genuine Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, processors, optical drives, hard drives, solid state drives, Kensington locks, HP Protect Tools and HP BIOS to enable USB ports and SATA device lock down, and retasking of button controls for custom kiosk configurations- Optional wall mount adapter attaches the HP TouchSmart to a VESA wall mount or a VESA-compatible articulating arm- US Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant – HP TouchSmart 9100 configure-to-order units comply with TAA requirements- Premium performance with a powerful Intel Core2 Duo processor, Genuine Windows 7 Professional, up to eight gigabytes (GB) of memory, up to a 500 GB hard drive or an optional 64 GB solid state drive, and a trial version of Microsoft Office- Nvidia GeForce G200 integrated graphics or upgrade to Nvidia GeForce GT230 discrete graphics using the Mobile Express Module (MXM) graphics slot- New standard onsite warranty providing next-day business servicing- FireWire output for quick and easy transfer of digital files, photos and videos from a wide variety of IEEE94-compatible peripheral devices- Optional wireless keyboard and mouse- Optional Blu-ray combo optical disk driveThe HP TouchSmart for business is a space- and energy-saving portal for businesses. Its Energy Star qualified and Epeat Silver registered design uses 55% less metal and 37% less plastic than standard PCs and monitors. With the easy-to-use HP Power Manager tool, companies also can configure their individual PC power settings to save energy without interfering with the PC's ability to perform.Businesses shine with HP's first fully interactive, 42-inch, HD digital signage displayThe HP LD4200tm is a 42-inch diagonal, sleek black digital signage built to fit in trendy indoor environments, such as kiosks, retail, point of sale, shopping malls, travel terminals, hotel lobbies, recreational venues, universities, stock exchanges and hospitals.It features infrared technology, which recognizes multitouch gestures for onscreen interaction in 1,920x1,080 full HD native resolution to provide stunning views of video, graphics or text in both bright and dim lighting. In addition, an ultra-wide 178x178 degree viewing angle enables observation from almost any angle and, unlike TV screens, the HP LD4200tm is built to run 24/7 with low power usage while maintaining longevity. It also comes with a standard three-year limited warranty.Pricing and availability- The HP TouchSmart 300 starts at US$899 and is expected to be available Nov. 1.- The HP TouchSmart 600 starts at US$1,049 and is expected available Oct. 22.- The HP TouchSmart tx2 starts at US$799 and is expected to be available Oct. 22.- The HP TouchSmart 9100 starts at US$1,299 and is expected to be available in December.- The HP LD4200tm 42-inch widescreen LCD monitor starts at US$2,799 and is expected to be available in December.HP new multitouch PC and displayPhoto: Company

Pleasanton, CA - October 12, 2009 - NextWindow, the market and technology leader in optical touch screens for desktop PCs, monitors and large-format displays, today announced that a fourth leading PC maker has begun selling a desktop PC using NextWindow touch screens. Sony this week unveiled its new touch-enabled, multi-media machine-the VAIO L Touch HD PC/TV, which includes a 24-inch wide screen panel. According to Sony: "With the VAIO L Series' multi-touch screen, easy access to your PC, HDTV, DVR- your entire entertainment hub-is readily at your fingertips."Sony is the latest PC maker to select NextWindow, whose touch screens are certified by Microsoft to work with Windows 7. NextWindow is capitalizing on the global "touch PC" trend by forging relationships with the world's largest PC makers. Several PC manufacturers already are shipping touch PCs including NextWindow touch screens, including Dell, Hewlett-Packard (HP), Medion and now Sony, and several other PC makers are expected to launch products leveraging NextWindow touch screens before the end of this year. NextWindow is further contributing to growth in the touch PC market by establishing an independent software vendor partner program to spur development of new touch-enabled software applications."Touch technology is not a new concept but finally there is reason to believe that a market exists for touch on the desktop," said Al Monro, CEO at NextWindow. "This idea is supported by the fact that Microsoft has made touch an important component of Windows 7, and all the leading PC makers have plans to add a touch-enabled desktop PC products to their portfolios in the not-too-distant future. With today's announcement NextWindow now has four touch PC products in-market, a significant accomplishment that cements our position as the leading provider of touch screens to the PC market."

SanDisk has announced it is shipping flash memory cards based on the company's dubbed X4 flash memory technology, which holds four bits of data in each memory cell. The technology is currently being used in SDHC cards and Memory Stick PRO Duo cards starting with 8GB and 16GB capacities.SanDisk said the storage cards incorporating its X4 chips that store 64 gigabits (64Gb) of data deliver twice the capacity of most conventional chips that store one or two bits per cell. The chips made by Toshiba using 43nm process technology, which helps lower manufacturing costs.Despite the higher the density per chip and the more bits per cell, SanDisk said the new 4-bit cards are capable of maintaining data reliability."Our challenge with X4 technology was to not only deliver the lower costs inherent to 4-bits-per-cell but to do so while meeting the reliability and performance requirements of industry standard cards," said Sanjay Mehrotra, president and COO of SanDisk.Volume shipments of SanDisk's first products based on the 64Gb X4 NAND flash chips kicked off in September 2009, according the company.SanDisk X4 chipPhoto: Company

Korea-based LCD panel maker LG Display (LGD) has unveiled an e-book reader that is equipped with in-house developed thin-film solar cell.The thin-film solar cell featured in the e-book device measures 10cm in width and length, and it was developed to fit the 6-inch display panel for the e-book readers currently mass produced by LG Display. The solar cell measures 0.7mm in thickness and weighs 20 grams, which is thinner than a credit card and about the same weight of a fountain pen, the company said.The thin-film solar cell is produced by placing electrodes onto a glass or plastic substrate. Contrary to widely adopted crystalline solar cells that employ silicon wafers, the thin-film solar cell is generally light-weight and easily adjustable in size and form for applications such as e-book readers or mobile phones.The current energy conversion efficiency rate of this product is approximately 9.6%, LGD said. Exposure to sunlight for about four to five hours would extend the running time of the e-book reader's battery by a day without the need for additional charging. This would allow longer outdoor use of the device.LG Display previously had announced plans to nurture its thin-film solar cell business as a future growth driver. The company aims to raise the energy conversion efficiency rate to 12% by 2010, and eventually achieve efficiency rate of 14% in 2012 to prepare for commercialization.During IMID (International Meeting on Information Display) 2009, LG Display will showcase the prototype of the solar e-book reader,in Kintex, Gyenggi, Korea.LG Display solar-powered e-book readerPhoto: Company

Gateway has introduced the One ZX series all-in-one PCs with multi-touch displays, with the 20-inch One ZX4800 series targeting students and the powerful 23-inch One ZX6800 series being more suitable for gamers.The two all-in-one PC series equip the exclusive Gateway TouchPortal, an interface that lies on the top of Windows 7, and serves as the starting point for managing a suite of Gateway one-touch gadgets and Microsoft touch applications. Gateway's touch gadgets provide quick access to applications for music, videos, photos, social media networks and more, Gateway highlighted.The Gateway One ZX6800 series all-in-one PCs equip Intel's Core 2 Quad processor and AMD's ATI HD 4670 graphics, as well as 1TB hard drive and a 64GB solid state drive (SSD).Some models in the One ZX6800 series offer a hybrid TV tuner and media center remote control for family entertainment. The wireless keyboard and mouse and a plug-n-boot single power cord further streamline the PC's work area, noted Gateway.Featuring the same design but on a reduced scale, the ZX4800 series is ideal for smaller environments, such as a dorm, home office or kitchen. The series features a 20-inch high-definition widescreen display, an Intel Pentium processor, integrated graphics, webcam, wireless networking and wireless keyboard and mouse.The Gateway One ZX6800 and ZX4800 all-in-one PCs will be available late October/early November at online retailers. The high-performance FX6810-01 will be available later in the fourth quarter. Gateway One ZX series all-in-one PCs specifications Model Gateway One ZX6810-01 Gateway One ZX4800-02 Price US$1399.99 US$749.99 Display 23-inch Ultrabright LCD 20-inch Ultrabright LCD CPU Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200S Intel Pentium dual-core T4300 Chipset GM45 GL40 VGA ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4670 with 1GB DDR3 memory Integrated Intel GMA X4500HD Memory 8GB DDR3 1333MHz 4GB DDR2 800MHz Storage 1TB SATA HDD 64GB SSD 750GB SATA HDD Sources: Company, compiled by Digitimes, October 2009Gateway One ZX series all-in-one PCPhoto: Businesswire

Hynix Semiconductor has announced its second-generation 1Gb DDR3 chip using 54nm process technology. The new 1Gb DDR3 chip available now in x4 and x8 configurations, and has been produced in mass volume from this month (October 2009).The new Hynix 1Gb DDR3 operates at the same 1.5V power supply as Hynix' first-generation 1Gb DDR3 product, but further reduces power consumption by 30%. Highly virtualized applications such as data centers, servers and supercomputers as well as mobile applications requiring longer battery life could take advantage of the new chips to reduce power consumption, according to Hynix.Hynix 54nm 1Gb DDR3Photo: Company

Eindhoven, the Netherlands – Royal Philips Electronics has announced development of a digital silicon photomultiplier that will allow faster and more accurate photon (the basic quantum unit of light) counting in a wide range of applications where ultra-low light levels need to be measured.Areas where the new technology could have a major impact include medical imaging, in particular positron emission tomography (PET), and in-vitro diagnostic tests such as DNA sequencing and protein/DNA microarrays. Other relevant areas include high-energy physics, night-vision systems and other applications that currently use light detectors that are based on so-called photomultiplier tubes.As with virtually all 'solid-state' alternatives, the new Philips digital silicon photomultiplier technology should enable the production of smaller and lighter battery-powered equipment for use in areas such as medical diagnostics and surveillance."Silicon photomultipliers have many advantages over photomultiplier tubes in terms of size, weight, reliability, maintenance, power consumption and supply voltage. It is expected that the photomultiplier world very soon will be converted to silicon," commented Albert Theuwissen, professor at the Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands.Philips said the key to this breakthrough lies in its ability to combine high quality single-photon detectors (silicon avalanche photodiodes) with low-voltage CMOS logic on the same silicon substrate. Moreover, these revolutionary new silicon photomultipliers can be manufactured using a conventional CMOS process technology."Solid-state digital technology has already taken over from outdated analog solutions in every-day applications such as TVs, camcorders and photography," said Rob Ballizany, VP of Philips Corporate Technologies. "I am convinced that high-end professional applications such as medical imaging will undergo a similar switch to digital detectors in the next few years."Philips digital silicon photomultiplierPhoto: Company