Samsung Electronics on November 10 launched its Symbian S60 3.2-based Innov8 i8510 in the Taiwan market with a suggested retail price of NT$28,800 (US$878).The launch of the i8510, which comes with a 8-megapixel camera and supports 3.5G, Wi-Fi and GPS/AGPS technologies, aims to boost Samsung's market share in the high-end handset segment, according to Jae Hyun Ryu, director, mobile communications unit, Samsung Taiwan.Samsung will promote the i8510 through retail channels initially and will also team up with carriers to further expand sales later on, Ryu indicated.The i8510 will take on Nokia's N96 and Sony Ericsson's C905 in the high-end sector.Jae Hyun Ryu, director, mobile communications unit, Samsung Taiwan, and the i8510Photo: Daniel Shen, Digitimes November 2008

Nvidia has announced the Quadro FX 470, the first integrated professional motherboard GPU, and Quadro FX 370 Low Profile, an entry-level Quadro graphics boards for small form factor (SFF) systems.Increasing performance and reliability both boards are certified for key DCC and CAD applications from independent software vendors such as Autodesk and Adobe, said Nvidia. Designed to fit in space-saving configurations, the Quadro FX 370 LP GPU has a price at US$149 and offers professional graphics performance with fanless cooling for a quieter work environment. The Quadro FX 470 GPU expands end customer access to professional graphics by enabling systems to achieve a price point under US$700.The Quadro FX 470 motherboard GPU and Quadro FX 370 LP feature 128-bit precision graphics pipeline, 32-bit floating point precision, filtering and blending, advanced color compression and early z-culling for improved bandwidth and rendering efficiency, and full-scene anti-aliasing.The GPUs also feature Nvidia Cuda technology, Shader Model 4.0 support and Nvidia nView Advanced Display software.The Quadro FX 470 motherboard GPU is available from Nvidia system integrator partners, while the Quadro FX 370 LP GPU is available now.

Silicon Integrated System (SiS) has announced that its SiSM671/968/307DV chipset can support the Intel Atom 230 series CPUs and has already been adopted by Dell's OptiPlex FX160 thin-client PC.With the low power consumption and fanless characteristics of SiS chipsets, the Dell OptiPlex FX160 is designed to enable business users to experience a noiseless environment and to make a contribution to energy saving and carbon reduction, said SiS.The SiSM671/968/307DV chipset is equipped with various functions including support for DDR2 667 memory up to 4GB and the SiS Mirage3 Graphics coreSiS will support the SiSM671/968/307DV chipset to the end of 2011.Dell OptiPlex FX160 thin-client PCPhoto: Company

Gaming notebook manufacturer Alienware is putting two ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3800-series graphics processors in the Alienware M17 notebook PC. The Alienware M17 is the world's first notebook from a major manufacturer to include AMD's ATI CrossFireX multi-GPU technology with Microsoft Direct X 10.1 support, according to the company.The M17 notebook also features a 17-inch widescreen panel and Intel's quad-core Core 2 Quad or dual-core Core 2 Duo CPU. Alienware M17 notebook specifications Item Detail Processors Intel Core 2 Dual, Quad or Extreme Processors Graphics card Two ATI mobility Radeon HD 3870 with CrossFireX enabled Chipset Intel PM45 + ICH9M-E Memory Up to 4GB dual-channel DDR3 at 1066MHz LCD Panel 17-inch widescreen WUXGA (1920×1200) with Clearview technology Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, November 2008Alienware M17 notebook features dual ATI Radeon HD 3870 graphics cards with CrossFireX technologyPhoto: Company

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