VIA Technologies has announced its VIA Eden ULV processor is powering the Fujitsu Futro S100, a fanless and silent thin client and virtual workplace solution.Based on the VIA CoolStream Architecture, the VIA Eden ULV processor is capable of speeds up to 500MHz while maintaining a low power consumption of only one watt at peak and 100mW during idle.The CPU integrates VIA's StepAhead Technology Suite, which boasts an extensive array of performance-enhancing features to ensure the processor's low power consumption does not come at the expense of performance.The Fujitsu Futro S100 thin client is designed for server-based computing and virtual workplace solutions. The S100 supports 1GB of DDR2 system memory, and features two USB 2.0 ports, a VGA port, fast Ethernet networking and internal compact flash-based storage.The VIA Chrome9 HC3 integrated graphics core brings full DirectX 9.0 support while the VIA Chromotion video engine offers hardware acceleration of MPEG-2, MPEG-4, WMV9, VC1 video formats.Fujitsu Futro S100 thin client powered by VIA Eden ULV processorPhoto: Company

Lenovo has launched its first ultra-thin notebook, the U350, positioned under its consumer IdeaPad brand in Taiwan along with its 10-inch S10-2 and 12-inch S12 netbooks, the in-mold roller (IMR) treated G450 notebook and the 20-inch C300 series all-in-one PCs.The U350 adopts Intel's Core 2 Solo SU3500 processor and a 13.3-inch widescreen panel, while weighing only 1.6kg.Lenovo Taiwan president Benjamin Ou has noted that the company is also set to launch a 14-inch model in the future. Ou pointed out that the notebook market will be separated by three segments in the future: Netbook, which will account for 30-40% of total notebook shipments; ultra-thin notebook also 30-40%; and traditional notebook, which will account for the rest of the market.The company's C300 series all-in-one PCs adopt either an Intel Atom 230 or 330 processor and integrated Intel GMA 950 GPU or ATI Radeon HD 4350 graphics. The PCs will be priced at around NT$23,000 (US$700).Ou has noted that the penetration rate of all-in-one PCs in Taiwan is around 5%, less than the 17-18% in Hong Kong, and the double digit percentage rate in several first-tier cities in China, however he has forecast the rate will pick up to 10-15% by the end of 2009 with the price of all-in-one PC continueing to decline.Benjamin Ou, president of Lenovo TaiwanPhoto: Terry Ku, Digitimes, July 2009Lenovo IdeaPad U350 ultra-thin notebookPhoto: Terry Ku, Digitimes, July 2009Lenovo C300 series all-in-one PCsPhoto: Terry Ku, Digitimes, July 2009

eMachines has launched an new all-in-one PC, the EZ1601-01, for a price of US$399.99.The EZ1601-01 is available in black, and is accented with green LED lighting and silver trim. The PC also features Windows XP, an 18.5-inch widescreen LCD with integrated speakers, and matching keyboard and mouse.The EZ1601-01 adopts Intel's Atom processor with a fan-less design. eMachines EZ1601-01 all-in-one PC specifications Item Detail CPU Intel Atom N270 processor Chipset Intel 945GSE Express Memory 1GB DDR2 533MHz VGA Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Display Integrated 18.5-inch widescreen LCD with 16:9 aspect ratio Price US$399.99 Sources: Company, compiled by Digitimes, July 2009eMachines EZ1601-01 all-in-one PCPhoto: Company

LG Electronics on July 14 unveiled the BD370 network Blu-ray Disc (BD) player for immediate launch in the Taiwan market at a recommended retail price of NT$12,900 (US$391). A special discounted price of NT$9,900 is offered for purchases during July 15-20, LG Taiwan indicated.BD370 features direct web link to YouTube for video sharing, full HD resolution, and dimensions of 430 (W) × 54 (H) × 245mm (D) and weight of 2.7kg.LG network BD player BD370Photo: Company

Micro-Star International (MSI) has launched its AMD 760G chipset-based 760GTM-P33 motherboard, with integrated ATI Radeon HD 3000 GPU.The motherboard also features MSI's Active Phase Switching (APS) technology, which is an IC chip that can automatically control various power supply demands to reduce total power usage, Easy OC Switch technology can help users to turn on overclocking with a click of the button, and TPM technology offers a more secure way to store files, highlighted the company.The motherboard uses solid capacitors to ensure working stability.MSI has also released its ATI Radeon HD 4890 GPU-based R4890 Cyclone series graphics cards, featuring 800 built-in stream processors and 1GB GDDR5 256-bit memory.MSI R4890 Cyclone series adopt military class components, including Hi-c CAP, SSC (Solid State Chock), and long-life solid capacitors, and a 10cm PWM fan, noted MSI.The MSI R4890 Cyclone series uses a 8mm heatpipe, which is 60% thicker than traditional heatpipes to help increase cooling efficiency by 90%. MSI 760GTM-P33 motherboard specifications Item Detail Socket AM2+ CPU support AMD Phenom processor HyperTransport bus Up to 5200MT/s for AM2+ CPU 2000 or 1600MT/s for AM2 CPU Chipset AMD 760G+SB710 Memory support Dual-channel DDR2 667/800/1066 memory, support up to 8GB Sources: Company, compiled by Digitimes, July 2009 MSI R4890 Cyclone series graphics cards specifications Item Detail Graphics engine ATI Radeon HD 4890 Bus standard PCI Express x16 2.0 Memory type GDDR5 Memory size 1024MB Memory interface 256-bit Core clock speed 880MHz Memory clock speed 3900MHz Memory bandwidth 124.8GB/s Texture fill rate 34 billion/sec Display output (Max resolution) 2560×1600 RAMDACs 400 Sources: Company, compiled by Digitimes, July 2009MSI 760GTM-P33 motherboardPhoto: CompanyMSI R4890 Cyclone series graphics cardPhoto: Company

Hewlett-Packard (HP) has launched several ProBook series notebooks in Taiwan with display sizes including 13.3-, 14-, 15- and 17-inch to mainly target small and medium-size business (SMB) clients, according to HP Taiwan.HP's ProBook series notebooks are outsourced to Inventec and are priced at NT$29,900-47,000 (US$900-1400). HP also offers customization options for the notebooks.HP ProBook series notebook for SMBPhoto: Terry Ku, Digitimes, July 2009

Asustek Computer has announced the Xtreme Design series motherboards featuring unique innovations, performance and reliability.Asustek's Xtreme Design-based P6TD Deluxe motherboard features an innovative Stack Cool3+ to enhance motherboard component longevity, while the motherboard also adopts an enhanced PCB layer to provide a stable and low operating temperature for optimized data transmissions.The P6TD Deluxe motherboard also features Xtreme phase technology to ensure stable and optimized power delivery and Turbo V technology for a real-time, dynamic processing boost. Asustek P6TD Deluxe motherboard specifications Item Detail CPU Intel Socket 1366 Core i7 Extreme or Core i7 processors Chipset Intel X58 / ICH10R System bus Up to 6400 MT/s Memory 6 x DIMM and support up to DDR3 2000 memory with max capacity up to 24GB Expansion slot Three PCI-Express 2.0 x16 Sources: Company, compiled by Digitimes, July 2009Asustek P6TD Deluxe motherboardPhoto: Company

Biostar Microtech International has introduced an Intel G41 chipset-based motherboard series which includes the T41 HD, G41D3G, G41 DVI and G41-M7.Biostar's G41-based motherboards integrate Intel's Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 GPU, supporting high-definition video playback, as well as Intel's Clear Video Technology, highlighted the company.The T41 HD motherboard also comes with a DVI to HDMI adapter.Biostar G41 chipset-based motherboard seriesPhoto: Company

Microsoft Taiwan has launched several new wireless mice in Taiwan including the Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000 and 6000, Wireless Mouse 5000 and Arc Mouse, according to the company.The Wireless Mobile Mouse 6000 and Wireless Mouse 5000 feature Microsoft's exclusive BlueTrack technology, which provides more accuracy.Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000 mousePhoto: Terry Ku, Digitimes, July 2009

Strengthening its line up of portable 1.8-inch hard drives for external storage markets, Samsung Electronics has announced its 250GB 1.8-inch hard disk drive, the Spinpoint N3U, which incorporates a native USB controller on its printed circuit board. The Spinpoint N3U stores up to 125GBs per platter for a total 250GB data storage capacity.Most external hard drives require the addition of a bridge circuit board to convert the hard drive's PATA interface into a USB interface. Samsung's N3U drive, however, uses a native USB interface and as such does not require this bridge board.The device is designed to withstand a free fall drop of up to 50 centimeters and be resistant to a maximum shock incident of up to 1500G.As a native USB interface device, the Spinpoint N3U eliminates possible points of failure due to loose cable connections and optimizes performance by eliminating the interrupt service time for the bridge board to convert PATA to USB signals, Samsung argued. And the N3U 1.8-inch drive also consumes about 40% less power than a 2.5-inch hard drive of an equivalent capacity.Samsung now ships hard disks with up to 1.5 Terabyte for 3.5-inch drives, 500GB for 2.5-inch drives and 250GB for 1.8-inch drives. The Spinpoint N3U comes in 120-, 160-, 200- and 250GB capacities, the disk rotation speed is 3600rpm, and it supports a USB 2.0 interface. The drives are equipped with an 8MB cache memory.Initial shipments to OEMs are scheduled from mid-July with a MSRP at US$199.