Asustek has launched the new Triton 81- the latest member of the Triton family for highly effective thermal solutions. Capable of supporting quad-core processors as well as the latest Intel Core i7 processor (LGA 1366), it is equipped with a 4-way airflow heatsink design and dual-fan technology for efficient CPU cooling; while a diamond-blue LED provides aesthetic appeal for DIY and overclocking enthusiasts.The Triton 81 utilizes a 4-way airflow heatsink design to create an unobstructed passage of air circulation; and together with 4 U-shaped copper heatpipes for the most efficient heat transference, delivers cooling performance for a myriad of processor intensive applications and modifications.Equipped with a diamond-blue LED with dual 90mm fans, the Triton 81 provides an effective channel of airflow to the system, delivering vital thermal protection for stable operations. Despite its powerful performance, the Triton 81 is a relatively silent yet effective performance component – running at a mere 18dBA with its built-in PWM function, which automatically adjusts fan speeds according to the CPU's temperature for an optimal operating environment. Asustek Triton 81 CPU cooler specification Item Detail CPU support Intel Core 2 Extreme (LGA 775) Intel Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Duo (LGA 775) Intel Pentium processor family (LGA 775) Intel Core i7 processor (LGA 1366) AMD Phenom FX/X4 (Socket 1207+ / AM2+) AMD Athlon 64/FX/X2 (Socket 939 / 940 / 1207 / AM2 / AM2+) Cooler dimension 120.5(L)x 117.6(W)x144.7(H) Net weight 695 g Connector 4 pin Heat sink material Pure Copper base + Al fins + 4 Copper heat pipes Acoustic 18 dBA during normal operation Fan dimension 90 x 90 x 25 (mm) Fan speed 800-2,500 rpm Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, October 2008Asustek Triton 81 CPU coolerPhoto: Company
At the recently concluded FPD International 2008 in Japan, one of the more interesting exhibitors was Samsung SDI, which was showcasing several new panel technologies at the show.In the PDP segment, Samsung SDI was highlighting its 58-inch 3D PDP technology. Samsung SDI also indicated that its 50-, 58-, and 63-inch full HD PDP and 42- and 50-inch HD PDP can feature built-in 3D technology, as well as a refresh rate of 120Hz and a 3mm response time.In the AMOLED segment, Samsung SDI exhibited a 40-inch AMOLED TV that the company claimed was the largest AMOLED TV worldwide. The company was also exhibiting AMOLED TVs sized at 31-inches and 14-inches. Samsung SDI also had a 6.5-inch flexible AMOLED panel and a 4-inch AMOLED panel with a thickness of only 0.05mm. The panel had WQVGA resolution, and 100,000:1 contrast ratio.In addition, a transparent display which can be use as a window pane was also displayed by the company.Samsung SDI's 40-inch AMOLED panel. Photo: Max WangSamsung SDI's largest 40-inch AMOLED TV. Photo: Max Wang.Samsung's 3D PDP Technology.Photo: Max Wang.Samsung SDI's transparent display. Photo: Max Wang.
Royal Philips Electronics on October 29 unveiled the BDP7200 Blu-ray Disc (BD) player for launch in the Taiwan market in November 2008 at a recommended retail price of NT$26,900 (US$808). This will be the first Philips BD player for sale in Taiwan, according to Philips Taiwan.The BDP7200 features an HDMI 1.3 interface supports 1080p output, Philips Taiwan noted.The BDP7200 will be sold with a free HDMI cable and 10 free coupons to rent BD movie discs, Philips Taiwan indicated. The inital launch volume of the BDP7200 in Taiwan will be limited to 200 units, Philips Taiwan pointed out.Philips BD player BDP7200Photo: Company
Chi Mei EL (CMEL) is showcasing a 25-inch AMOLED panel at the FPD International 2008 in Japan. CMEL's 25-inch AMOLED panel is currently the largest OLED panel CMEL had produced, but the company has no intention to mass-produce its largest AMOLED panels yet. The company indicated that they are using a 3.5G plant to produce the 25-inch AMOLED panel right now, and the economic efficiency for mass producing 25-inch AMOLED panels at a 3.5G plant is too low and the company estimates that mass production will not begin until 2010.CMEL president Douglas Park indicated that demand for larger sized AMOLED panels has increased, and CMEL has shifted its shipment concentration from 2.4- to 2-8-inch panels to larger sizes of 3.4- and 4.3-inch panels and the company is seeing 70% yield this half of the year.CMEL has successfully developed a 7.6-inch AMOLED and the company estimates mass productiion will commence in the fourth quarter with monthly production of 30,000 units and yield rate would be increase from 60% to 70% by year-end, Park added.Kodak's latest digital photo frame is using CMEL's AMOLED, Park noted.In addition, through working with DuPont, CMEL has adopted a printed oled technology.CMEL president Douglas Park showing off the company's 25-inch AMOLED panelPhoto: Max Wang
LG Display announced that the company is showcasing a wide range of technology and products at the ongoing FPD (Flat Panel Display) International 2008 in Japan from October 29-31, centering the themes of "environment friendly", "distinctive design" and "AMOLED".The company's product line-up includes a "non-reflective LCD" for the information display market, an ultra-slim 47-inch TV panel with a thickness of 11.8mm, and an oval shaped 6-inch product and a round 1.4-inch product that break the preconceived notion that panels have to be rectangular. Also on exhibit are an 11.5-inch flexible LCD and the 2x2 3D multi-vision LCD, which is composed of four 42-inch panels and allows viewers to enjoy 3D images without wearing special glasses.LG Display is displaying several environment friendly products which consume less energy and require fewer parts. The products include a 42-inch panel that has a reflection ratio below 0.5%, and a 15-inch double-sided reflective LCD that displays images on both sides using natural light without the need for a backlight, and a 42-inch LCD featuring LED backlight along with local dimming and optimal power control technologies to lowers power consumption by 40%.Other exhibitions include 4-inch flexible AMOLEDs with QVGA resolution.LG Display's 52-inch multi touch screenPhoto: Company
Canon, on October 28, debuted eight new digital cameras, ranging from high end to entry level, for launch in the Taiwan market. Cannon is aiming at a total market share of 20% this year, according to Canon Marketing (Taiwan). Cannon: New digital cameras specifications Code name Resolution (megapixel) Optical zoom LCD screen size (inch) Recommended retail price (NT$) IXUS 980 IS 14.7 3.7x 2.5 12,990* (US$389) IXUS 870 IS 10.0 4x 3.0 11,990* PowerShot G10 14.7 5x 3.0 16,990* PowerShot E1 10.0 4x 2.5 6,990* PowerShot A2000 IS 10.0 6x 3.0 8,290* PowerShot SX1 IS 10.0 20x 2.8 Not yet determined** PowerShot SX10 IS 10.0 20x 2.5 Not yet determined** PowerShot SX110 IS 9.0 10x 3.0 9,990* Source: Canon Marketing (Taiwan), compiled by Digitimes, October 2008Note: * will be launched immediately; ** will be launched in November 2008Canon PowerShot G10Photo: Company
Hewlett-Packard (HP) has expanded the HP Mini family with three models of a new HP Mini 1000 line.The PCs provide a simplified Internet experience in an ultra-portable design less than 1-inch thick, and weighing a little more than 2-pounds, said HP. The netbooks have a keyboard that is 92% the size of a standard notebook PC keyboard and all come with a BrightView widescreen Infinity display (1024×600 resolution) with flush glass and LED backlight, built-in webcam and microphone.Powered by Intel Atom N270 processors, HP Minis will be made available worldwide in a range of configure-to-order options.The HP Mini 1000 features a piano-black finish and is pre-installed with Windows XP Home. Configuration choices include a 8.9-inch or 10.2-inch display and solid-state or mechanical hard drive options.The HP Mini 1000 Vivienne Tam Edition comes in vibrant red with a peony-flower inspired design and 10.2-inch display.The HP Mini 1000 with MIE (Mobile Internet Experience) features a Linux-based operation system.Versions with 3G capabilities are expected to be available in December for the HP Mini 1000 and Mini 1000 Vivienne Tam Edition.The HP Mini 1000 is available today in the US with a starting price of US$399, while the HP Mini 1000 Vivienne Tam Edition is expected to be available in the US in mid-December priced at US$699 and the HP Mini 1000 with MIE is expected to be available in the US in January 2009 starting at US$379.HP Mini 1000 netbookPhoto: Businesswire
Leadtek Research has announced the launch of new a mainstream graphics card, the WinFast PX9500 GT Low Profile, designed for small form factor systems.Based on Nvidia's GeForce 9500 GT GPU, the WinFast PX9500 GT Low Profile currently comes with 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 memory, with a GPU clock speed of 550 MHz. Leadtek WinFast PX9500 GT Low Profile specifications Item Detail Graphic Bus PCI Express 2.0 GPU Nvidia GeForce 9500 GT GPU/Memory Clock 550/1000MHz Memory Size 512MB GDDR2 Memory Interface 128-bit RAMDACs 400MHz Stream Processors 32 DirectX Support DirectX 10 Shader Model 4.0 Output DMS-59 (Support Dual DVI-I) Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, October 2008Leadtek WinFast PX9500 GT Low Profile graphics card for SFF PCsPhoto: Company
Hot on the heals of Inventec subsidiary Kojinsha (KJS) who recently launched 7- and 8.9-inch mini-notebooks based on Intel's low-power consumption Atom Z5x0 (Silverthorne) CPUs, rather than the N270 (Diamondville) found in most netbooks, Dell Japan is planning to launch the Inspiron Mini 12 on October 29 featuring a 12.1-inch LCD panel and either the Atom Z520 or Z530 processors.The Inspiron Mini 12 weighs 1.24kg with a thickness of 23.3-27.6mm. Pricing will start at 89,800 Yen (US$967), according to Dell. Dell Inspiron Mini 12 specifications Item Detail CPU Intel Atom Z520 or Z530 Memory 1GB DDR2 Display 12.1-inch panel VGA Intel GMA500 Chipset Intel System Controller Hub US15W Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, October 2008Dell Inspiron Mini 12 notebookPhoto: Company
With Qisda and AU Optronics (AUO) announcing a joint venture for LCD TV assembly in September, Qisda has now stated that all aspects of its LCD TV OEM business will be transferred to the new venture and Qisda will exit from the LCD TV business.Hui also explained that LCD TV OEMs need to maintain higher panel inventory and having an expertise in LCD panel production is a key advantage in such a business. Therefore, the company will allow AUO to control the direction of development for the two company's combined LCD TV production. Hui added that Qisda currently lacks the economies of scale to further devote resources to the LCD TV business, so Hui believes that it is best for Qisda to phase out its LCD TV OEM business. The company estimates that LCD TV OEM services will not be a part of its operations in 2010, added Hui.Qisda's LCD TV OEM business only accounted for 6% of its third quarter sales and only 4-5% of the company's sales so far this year. Hui indicated that the company's LCD TV OEM shipment goal this year may only reach 600,000-700,000 units, down from a previous shipment estimation of one million units.Hui also noted that Qisda has started to transition LCD TV OEM production lines to producing and new products this quarter and the company estimates that the new products will contribute more than 10% to the company's annual revenues in 2009. The new products include professional display, electronic billboard, all-in-one PC, 3.75G USB modem, portable digital TV, and remote medical care applications.Qisda's third quarter consolidated revenues reached NT$27 billion (US$807 million), down 11.3% from NT$30.5 billion in the second quarter. The company's gross margin increased from 3.4% in the second quarter to 3.8% in the third quarter, but net losses still totaled NT$1.9 billion, according to data from the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE).Hui Hsiung, president of Qisda.Photo by Siu Han
