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Tuesday 31 March 2009
OCZ introduces the Neutrino netbook for DIY consumers
OCZ Technology Group has unveiled the Neutrino netbook, the company's latest do-it-yourself (DIY) solution.Based on the Intel Atom processor, the 10.1-inch Neutrino was developed to push the envelope in the growing area of netbooks as the first DIY offering, said OCZ.The Neutrino allows users to have complete control of the cost/performance ratio of their netbook and makes the entire procedure simple and easy to follow, according to the company. The Neutrino comes equipped with a CPU, but enables users configure the device to match their own specifications with up to 2GB of memory and hard drive or SSD capacities up to 250GB, the company noted.OCZ Neutrino DIY netbookPhoto: Company
Friday 27 March 2009
AMD announces new FirePro graphics card for high-end markets
AMD has announced the availability of the ATI FirePro V7750 graphics accelerator for the high-end market, which it said is ideally suited for graphics professionals working in engineering, digital content creation and scientific fields.The ATI FirePro V7750 features multiple DisplayPort outputs and a Dual Link enabled DVI output, which together, enable a multi-monitor desktop of more than 5000 pixels wide in a single-slot form factor.With 1GB of frame buffer memory and a 30-bit display pipeline, the ATI FirePro V7750 enables rendering of more accurate color reproduction and visual quality of complex and large data sets, claimed AMD.The new ATI FirePro V7750 graphics accelerator is available now with a price of US$899. ATI FirePro graphics accelerators are available from OEMs, system integrators and channel partners worldwide.AMD ATI FirePro V7750 graphics cardPhoto: Company
Tuesday 24 March 2009
OCZ introduces two gaming mice
OCZ Technology Group has unveiled two new mice for the gaming market, the Behemoth and Eclipse. Both the Behemoth and Eclipse offer the ability to fine-tune the optimal balance of the mouse for smooth control and feel with the included weight cartridges.Each mouse supports data-upload to the on-board memory, providing plug-and-play settings without the need for additional software to unlock the functions. The Eclipse, with a double laser engine, offers motion reporting up to 60 inches per second, and accelerations in either 100 DPI or 2,400 DPI settings, while Behemoth features 3,200 DPI setting.OCZ Behemoth gaming mousePhoto: CompanyOCZ Eclipse gaming mousePhoto: Company
Thursday 19 March 2009
Taiwan network appliances maker AR Infotek announces new networking device
Taiwan-based network appliances maker, AR Infotek has announced a new Linux compatible network security appliance, the Teak 3020.The Teak 3020 is equipped with Intel's EP80579 SOC processor with security engine support, as well as up to 2GB DDR2 memory.The appliance incorporates a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive bay and a mini PCI Express slot for more hardware expansion.The Teak 3020 can operate in various applications such as SSL, VPN, network security control, network testing and emulation, AR Infotek said.AR Infotek Teak 3020 network security appliancePhoto: Company
Thursday 19 March 2009
Evercool introduces CPU cooler
Evercool Thermal has introduced a new CPU cooler, the Transformer 4, featuring four heatpipes and large aluminum fins to enhance the cooler's heat dissipation, according to the company.The Transformer 4 is compatible with both AMD and Intel's latest CPUs.Evercool Transformer 4 CPU coolerPhoto: Company
Thursday 19 March 2009
Quanta to make Adamo notebook for Dell, says paper
Quanta Computer has landed orders for Dell's new ultra-thin 13.4-inch Adamo notebook, according to a Chinese-language Apply Daily report today. Previously market sources claimed that Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) would be the maker for the Dell notebook.The paper cited market watchers as saying that the Adamo notebook will target the high-end market, and Dell is also planning to develop a 9-inch model later.Dell Wednesday announced that the ultra-thin 13.4-inch Adamo notebook is equipped with Intel's Centrino platform. The notebook is built by a chassis milled from a single piece of aluminum, and features a backlit keyboard and solid state drive (SSD).Dell is already accepting pre-orders for the notebook, which is priced at US$1,999 and will be available in two colors - onyx and pearl.Dell 13.4-inch Adamo ultra-thin notebookPhoto: Company
Tuesday 17 March 2009
Ibase reveals Intel Atom-based SBC
Ibase Technology has revealed a 3.5-inch disk-size single board computer (SBC), the IB888 designed for low power and mobile applications.The IB888 is powered by either 1.33GHz or 1.6GHz Intel Atom processors with a 533MHz FSB. The board integrates the Intel US15W XL system controller hub with GMA500 graphics and DDR2 memory up of 2GB.The 3D-capable Intel GMA500 graphics engine supports DirectX 9.0E and OpenGL 2.0.The IB888 offers features and high-speed connectivity for professional applications including one Gigabit LAN, watchdog timer, digital I/O, six USB 2.0 ports and four serial ports, said Ibase.Ibase IB888 single board computerPhoto: Company
Tuesday 17 March 2009
Albatron launches a PCIe x1-based graphics card for IPC market
Albatron Technology has unveiled a new product, the Albatron GeForce 9500GT PCI-E 1X graphics card, to deliver multimedia performance to general consumers as well as for IPC clients looking to increase efficiency.The card features Nvidia's GeForce 9500GT GPU and branded DDR3 memory.The GeForce 9500GT PCIE-1X was designed for use in multi-display applications looking to maximize space. Albatron GeForce 9500GT PCI-E 1X graphics card specifications Item Detail Graphics Processor GeForce 9500GT Processor Cores 32 Graphics Clock 550MHz Processor Clock 1375MHz Memory Clock 1400MHz Memory size 256MHz Memory interface width 128-bit NVIDIA PureVideo HD NVIDIA Cuda yes NVIDIA PhysX yes Microsoft DirectX 10 OpenGL 2.1 HDMI Via adapter Audio input for HDMI SPDIF Bus support PCIe 2.0 x1 Max Digital resolution 2560×1600 Max VGA resolution 2048×1536 Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, March 2009Albatron GeForce 9500GT PCI-E 1X graphics card Photo: Company
Tuesday 17 March 2009
Gateway launches high-end notebook for multimedia and gaming
Gateway, a wholly owned subsidiary of Acer, has launched the Gateway P-7808u FX notebook, the latest high-end notebook of its P-Series FX line for gaming, entertainment and digital media.The P-7808u FX includes the Intel Core 2 Quad processor Q9000 (2.0GHz, 6MB L2 cache, 1066MHz FSB), allowing consumers to enjoy games and cinematic entertainment, said Gateway.The notebook is equipped with Nvidia's GeForce 9800M GTS graphics solution with 1GB of GDDR3 discrete video memory and a 17-inch widescreen display with 1440×900 resolution.The notebook includes 4GB of memory and a 500GB capacity hard drive.Illuminated multimedia keys are integrated into the keyboard to allow access to frequently-used audio and video functions, while a touch-control slide lets users conveniently increase and decrease the volume, highlighted Gateway.The Gateway P-7808u FX is available now with a retail price of US$1,799.99.Gateway P-series FX notebookPhoto: Company
Tuesday 17 March 2009
Taiwan market: Sony to launch Cyber-shot T-900, T-90
Sony has unveiled two Cyber-shot series digital camera models, T-900 and T-90, for launch in the Taiwan on March 25, 2009 at recommended retail prices of NT$13,980 (US$406) and NT$10,980 respectively, according to Sony Taiwan. Sony Cyber-shot T-900 and T-90 main specifcations Item T-900 T-90 Resolution 1/2.3-inch 12.1-megapixel CCD image sensor Screen 3.2-inch 920,000-pixel LCD touch screen 3.0-inch 230,000-pixel LCD touch screen Zoom Carl Zeiss 4x optical Video recording High-definition (HD, 1,280x720) 30 frames/min in MPEG4 Dimension (W x H x D mm) 94 x 57 x 16 94 57 x 15 Weight (not including battery) in gram 123 128 Source: Sony Taiwan, compiled by Digitimes, March 2009Sony Cyber-shot T-900 in four colorsPhoto: Sony TaiwanSony Cyber-shot T-90 in five colorsPhoto: Sony Taiwan