Gateway has debuted its new NV series entertainment notebooks that pair the latest notebook technologies and one-touch buttons at an affordable price as well as its new AMD-based 11.6-inch netbook.The Gateway NV series features a 15.6-inch 16:9 aspect ratio high definition LED-backlit display, Dolby Sound Room technology to complement the video with surround sound and HDMI port to deliver visual and audio to an external LCD.The series also features functions including MyBackup Button, a one-touch way to backup files and information, and PowerSave Button, which can prolong battery life, available on selected models.The Gateway NV series adopt either CPUs from Intel or AMD and up to 4GB of memory.Gateway has also introduced the Gateway LT3100 netbook, featuring an 11.6-inch display and AMD Athlon Processor. The netbook weights 3.14-pound and measures about an inch thick.The Gateway LT3100 netbook also features the ATI Radeon X1270 GPU, up to 2GB of DDR2 memory, and up to 250GB of storage. Gateway new notebooks and netbook specifications Model NV5214u NV5807u LT3103u CPU AMD Athlon 64 X2 QL-64 Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 Single-core AMD Athlon 64 L110 Panel 15.6-inch HD Ultrabright LED-backlit display 15.6-inch HD Ultrabright LED-backlit display 11.6-inch WXGA High Definition LED back-lit display Memory 4GB dual-channel DDR2 memory 4GB dual-channel DDR2 memory 2GB single-channel DDR2memory GPU ATI Radeon HD 3200 Intel GMA 4500MHD Integrated ATI Radeon X1270 Chipset AMD RS780MN Intel GM45 Express AMD RS690E Price US$499.99 US$599.99 US$399.99 Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, June 2009Gateway NV series notebooksPhoto: Business WireGateway LT3103u netbookPhoto: Business Wire

Motherboard maker Gigabyte Technology has launched a new series of crystal-decorated wireless mice in cooperation with Swarovski.The launch of the high-end PC peripherals aims to enhance Gigabyte's image as a brand vendor of PC products instead of its previous status as a mere motherboard maker.The GM-M7800S mouse is crafted with Swarovski crystals, 18K gold plated accents, and high quality leather, Gigabyte highlighted. The mouse features laser tracking, 1600 and 800 DPI adjustable resolution and a portable 2.4GHz nano receiver.Gigabyte GM-M7800S wireless mouse crafted with Swarovski crystalsPhoto: Company

JVC on June 25 debuted a new Everio series digital video camcorder, the GZ-X900, for launch soon in the Taiwan market at a recommended retail price of NT$42,900 (US$1,310), according to JVC Taiwan.GZ-X900 features a 10.3-megapixel CMOS sensor enabling 1080p full HD video recording or 9-megapixel picture taking, SDHC memory card storage, and dimensions of 6.6 (H) × 3.7 (W) × 12.4 (D)cm with weight of 246 grams, JVC Taiwan pointed out.In a bid to increase its market share from 21% in 2008 to 30% in 2009, JVC will launch about nine digital camcorders in Taiwan, JVC Taiwan indicated. The demand for camcorders in Taiwan may drop from about 70,000 units in 2008 to 60,000 units in 2009, JVC Taiwan noted.JVC Everio digital video camcorder GZ-X900Photo: Company

Sony on June 25 unveiled two B140F series Walkman digital music players, the 2GB NWZ-B142F and 4GB NWZ-B143F, each weighing 26g, for launch in the Taiwan market on July 7, 2009 at recommended retail prices of NT$1,990 (US$61) and NT$2,990 respectively, according to Sony Taiwan.B140F Walkman features the Sony-developed Zappin function that plays 4-15 second of clips from the middle of tracks to allow users to find songs easily without looking at the screen, Sony Taiwan pointed out.Sony Walkman series B140F in four colorsPhoto: Company

Gateway has introduced a new range of back-to-school desktop PCs featuring technologies ideal for productivity, entertainment and digital photography.The first model available in the SX series is the US$499.99 Gateway SX2800-01, which offers an Intel Core 2 Quad 8200 processor coupled with up to 4GB of memory and integrated Intel GPU.The new Gateway SX2800-01 will be available at the end of June 2009.Gateway's new DX series models offer a choice of AMD or Intel dual-core or quad-core processors, up to 8GB of memory and discrete graphics cards from either AMD or Nvidia.The new Gateway DX series of mini-tower PCs will also be available at the end of June.Gateway SFF SX series desktop PCPhoto: Business Wire

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) and Asustek Computer have collaborated to develop the Disney Netpal, a netbook for children.Developed with parents and kids in mind, the Disney Netpal is durable with a reinforced mechanical design, while offering a unique Disney user interface. The netbook features an 8.9-inch LCD display, Wi-Fi, Windows XP Home, kid-friendly software and around 40 parental control options, noted the companies.The Disney Netpal will be available in late July in two models with prices based on features. The Disney Netpal is designed for kids ages 6-12. Retailers include Toys R Us and Amazon, and the suggested retail price is US$349.99. Carrying cases will also be available separately. Disney Netpal netbook specifications Model Disney Netpal MK90 Disney Netpal MK90H Operating system Windows XP Home Windows XP Home Display 8.9-inch LED-backlit WSVGA screen 8.9-inch LED-backlit WSVGA screen CPU Intel Atom N270 Intel Atom N270 WLAN 802.11 b/g/n 802.11 b/g/n Memory DDR2 1GB DDR2 1GB Storage 16GB SSD 160GB HDD Camera 0.3-megapixel 0.3-megapixel Reader MMC and SD (SDHC supported) MMC and SD (SDHC supported) Battery 4200mAh Polymer 4200mAh Polymer Weight 1kg with battery 1.2kg with battery Colors Pink and blue Pink and blue Source: Companies, compiled by Digitimes, June 2009Disney Netpal netbookPhoto: Company

Micron Technology has introduced a new low-power memory solution, and is working to validate the modules with Nvidia's notebook processors. The modules are available in densities up to two-gigabytes (GB) now, with 4GB samples coming this fall, according to the company.Compared to standard 1.5-volt DDR3, the new Micron DDR3 parts are designed using 1.35-volt one-gigabit (Gb) DDR3 components for significant power savings, said the company. The low-power is achieved without compromise to memory performance, as the modules deliver a bandwidth of up to 1333 megabits per second (Mb/s), the company added."Our new DDR3 notebook modules offer approximately a 20% reduction in power usage compared to standard 1.5-volt modules while maintaining DDR3's high performance advantage, enabling a desktop-class computing experience for portable computers," said Robert Feurle, vice president of DRAM marketing at Micron.Micron 2GB DDR3 operating at 1.35VPhoto: Company

BenQ has launched its latest ultra-thin notebook, the Joybook Lite T131, featuring a 13.3-inch UltraVivid screen, AMD's Yukon mobile platform, integrated microphone and webcam, and Wi-Fi connectivity.Available in a choice of "opulent midnight" blue or "snowy" white, the Joybook Lite T131 ultra-thin notebook will be available in June 2009 in China. BenQ Joybook Lite T131 ultra-thin notebook specifications Item Detail CPU AMD Sempron 200U processor Chipset AMD M690E + SB600 chipset Graphics ATI Mobility Radeon X1270 Memory 1GB of DDR2 400 memory support up to 2GB Hard Drive 250/320 GB (5400RPM - SATA) Screen Size 13.3-inch WXGA(1280×800) UltraVivid widescreen display with 250nits Dimensions 320 × 240 × 28 (rear) mm Weight 1.5kg (without battery) Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, June 2009BenQ Joybook Lite T131 ultra-thin notebookPhoto: Company

VIA Technologies and Hewlett-Packard (HP) have cooperated to offer an enterprise-based PC – the HP Compaq dx2040 in China, according to VIA.The Compaq dx2040 PC features VIA's C7-D CPU and CN896 chipset, and supports up to 4GB of DDR2 memory.The CN896 chipsets also integrates VIA's Chrome 9 GPU, supporting DirectX 9.0, and Chromotion 3.0 CE technology for hardware acceleration of MPEG-2.HP Compaq dx2040 PCPhoto: Company

Taiwan-based LED packaging house Everlight Electronics has showcased LED agriculture lamps for stimulating plant growth at the 2009 Photonics Festival in Taiwan, and the company is targeting the Japan market.The agriculture lamps use red, blue and purple lights, which have specific wavelengths to stimulate plant growth, according to the company.Everlight indicated that although the price for LED agriculture lamps is high, the company sees opportunity in Japan's high-end agricultural market. Products are being validated by Japanese clients, said Everlight.Everlight LED agriculture lampsPhoto: Yvonne Yu, Digitimes