Taiwan-based IPC (industrial PC) maker Nexcom International has announced the MTC 2100 tablet PC based on Intel's Menlow platform targeting the medical application market.The company is currently planning next-generation products based on Intel's Atom platform with the focus on making them smaller and lighter. New products are expected to launch beginning in the third quarter this year. Nexcom MTC 2100 tablet PC specifications Item Detail CPU Intel Atom processors Output Dual independent display (LVDS + SDVO) Panel 8.4-inch Sunlight Readable touch screen Features Integrated SiRF III GPS module Integrated 1.3-megapixel camera Integrated laser barcode scanner Integrated Wi-Fi 802.11/b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR Supports 3.5G or WIMAX module Infineon TPM 1.2 and fingerprint recognition Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, April 2008Nexcom MTC 2100 tablet PCPhoto: Ninelu Tu, Digitimes, April 2008

Micro-Star International (MSI) has announced its Wind series notebooks, the company's contender to compete with low-cost PCs such as Asustek Computer's Eee PC.The Wind will come with either an 8.9- or 10-inch display option featuring LED backlight technology and a resolution of 1024×600. The system weighs around 1kg, according to MSI, and includes a 2.5-inch hard drive with storage capacity of 80GB. The notebooks will include Windows XP and, unlike some other vendors, MSI has not mentioned any plans to offer a Linux-based version so far.Pricing is expected to range between 299-699 Euros (US$470-1099), according to previous reports.MSI Wind NotebookPhoto: Company

Transcend Information recently introduced the T.sonic 615 to its line of T.sonic digital music players.The T.sonic 615 has a white casing and easy to read dual-color OLED display, according to the company.The player has recordable built-in FM radio, A-B repeat, and variable playback speed functions. The device also features Lyrics Sync, and seven built-in equalizer modes, the company highlighted.The T.sonic 615 supports 13 languages and comes bundled with Transcend's T.sonic Utility, which lets users add password protection to files. The T.sonic 615 is now available in 2GB and 4GB capacities.Transcend T.Sonic 615 digital music playerPhoto: Company

Micro-Star International (MSI) has launched its latest high-efficiency motherboard series – K9A2GM/VM, which utilize AMD's 780G/V chipsets to provide full HD playback, 3D graphics performance, and scalability and stability for mainstream gaming, multimedia and commercial PC systems, according to the motherboard maker.The K9A2GM motherboard series is based on the AMD 780G chipset, while the K9A2VM motherboard series is based on the AMD 780V chipset, MSI detailed. These motherboards include AM2/AM2+ sockets supporting AMD Phenom and Athlon series processors, HyperTransport 3.0 technology, and DDR2 1066 memory support.The motherboards' IGPs are based on AMD's Radeon HD 3200/3100 series supporting DirectX 10, dual displays, and DVI, HDMI, and VGA outputs. MSI K9A2GM/VM-FIH motherboard specifications Item Detail CPU Supports AMD Socket AM2+/AM2 Phenom, Athlon and Sempron processors Chipset AMD 780G/V chipset VGA Built-in Radeon HD 3200/3100 core with HDMI, supports Hybrid CrossFireX Technology Memory Four dual-channel DIMMs support DDR2 533/667/800/1066 memory up to 8GB Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, April 2008MSI K9A2GM/VM-FIH motherboardPhoto: Company

Asustek Computer has released the new Eee PC 900, improving upon first-generation Eee PCs with a 8.9-inch widescreen panel (1024×600), 1.3-megapixel webcam, FingerGlide touchpad and an increased storage capacity of 12GB and 20GB for Windows and Linux platforms respectively.The Eee PC 900's FingerGlide touchpad enables multi-touch (two-finger) operations such as zooming and scrolling. Asustek Eee PC 900 specifications Item Detail Display 8.9-inch display with 1024×600 resolution Color Pearl White or Black CPU Intel mobile CPU Processor Intel mobile Chipset Memory DDR2 1GB VGA Intel GMA Storage 12GB (4GB built-in + 8GB flash) (Microsoft Windows XP Version) 20GB (4GB built-in +16GB flash) (Linux Version) Audio HD audio / built-in speakers Wireless Built-in 802.11b/g Camera 1.3-megapixel webcam Storage Card slots SD / MMC (SDHC) Input / Output Three USB ports / VGA-out (D-Sub) / earphone jack / mic / RJ45 10/100Mbps Tracking Control Utilizes FingerGlide Operating System Windows XP Home / Linux Dimensions 225mm(W) x 170mm(D) x 20mm~33.8mm(H) Weight 0.99kg Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, April 2008Asustek Eee PC 900Photo: Company

E-Ten Information Systems has announced the Glofiish M810 and M750, the first in a new series of Pocket PC phones from E-Ten that put the focus on portable entertainment, dynamic social networking, and go-anywhere communications ideal for the Web 2.0 generation.The Glofiish M810 features HSDPA connectivity while the M750 features EDGE technology for high-speed access to the Internet. Both devices support quad-band GSM, Wi-Fi b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 and GPS. Further specifications include a 500MHz Samsung S3C processor and 256MB Flash ROM. Both handsets run the Windows Mobile 6 platform and have dimensions of 109.5×59×17.5mm.The M810 and M750 have a full QWERTY keyboard, 2-megapixel auto-focus camera and 2.8-inch display. The handsets also support digital music formats and have a built-in radio. The M810 and M750 are the first E-Ten Pocket PC Phones to include built-in JAVA support allowing downloadable applications, including games, to be played on the device, highlighted the company.E-Ten Glofiish M810/M750 handsetPhoto: Company

Panasonic will launch the HDC-HS9, its thinnest Full-HD camcorder, in the Taiwan market in late April or early May at a recommended retail price of NT$45,900 (US$1,507), according to Panasonic Taiwan.The HDC-HS9 is equipped with a 60GB hard disk drive capable of storing up to 23 hours of video and allows for additional storage on Secure Digital cards, Panasonic Taiwan noted.Camcorder sales volumes in Taiwan will reach 90,000-100,00 units this year, and Panasonic expects the launch of HDC-HS9 and other Full-HD models to help increase its market share to 20%. According to local retail channels, Sony currently accounts for 60% of camcorders sold in Taiwan, with the remaining 40% shared between JVC, Panasonic, Hitachi, Canon and Samsung.Panasonic HDC-HS9, the company's thinnest Full-HD camcorderPhoto: Company

ASRock has launched the AMD-based K10N750SLI-WiFi motherboard which adopts Nvidia's chipset and AMD's PSI (power state indicator) technology to improve the energy efficiency by disabling extra phases when the CPU is under light loads.The intelligent energy saver can increase voltage regulator efficiency by 16% and decrease voltage regulator power consumption by 48% without reducing CPU performance and reliability, according to the company.Based on Nvidia's nForce 750a SLI chipset, the K10N750SLI-WiFi also comes with graphics scalability through support for Nvidia SLI and Hybrid SLI technologies.ASRock K10N750SLI-WiFi motherboardPhoto: Company

Hewlett-Packard (HP) has introduced a full-function, mini-notebook PC – the HP 2133 for the educational market.At slightly more than 2.5-pounds, the mini is smaller and lighter than many math or science books, pointed out HP. It includes a suite of wireless, multimedia and security capabilities to allow students to learn everywhere they go.The mini is packed with a combination of features to boost productivity and improve the overall mobile experience, including: HP DuraKeys, featuring a clear coating applied over the notebook keyboard that protects the finish and printed letters and characters and an HP 3D DriveGuard, which sends a signal to shut down the hard drive upon sudden movement or shock by using a three-axis digital accelerometer chip.The mini also features a 8.9-inch diagonal WXGA display and full keyboard and touchpad, while it also provides wireless technologies such as integrated Wi-Fi certified WLAN and optional Bluetooth.The HP 2133 mini-note PC starts at US$499 and is expected to be available later this month.HP 2133 mini-notebook PCPhoto: Business Wire

Asustek Computer recently unveiled three new graphics cards based on Nvidia and AMD GPUs (graphics processing units), the EN9800GTX/HTDP/512M, EAH3850X2/HTDI/1G and EAH3650 SILENT/HTDI/1G.The EN9800GTX is able to deliver full-throttle gaming experiences at extreme HD resolutions, while providing optimal power management with the built-in HybridPower technology, according to the company. It also features full compatibility with 3-way Nividia SLI technology, an integrated SmartDoctor feature that overclocks the Shader Clock for graphical boosts and GamerOSD for real-time overclocking, benchmarking and video capturing in any PC game.The EAH3850X2/HTDI/1G comes specially designed with dual fansinks for the two onboard ATI HD3850 GPUs, ensuring efficient heat dissipation for more stable operations. On top of all this, the EAH3850X2/HTDI/1G is equipped with 1GB of onboard memory designed to provide feature-rich DirectX 10 gaming and the best multimedia playback without any lagging at ultra-high resolutions and maximum quality settings.The EAH3650 SILENT/HTDI/1G features the latest generation of ATI GPUs and with a large onboard memory size, is designed to provide feature-rich DirectX 10.1 gaming and multimedia playback at ultra-high resolutions and maximum quality settings. Additionally, it natively supports HDMI and is equipped with a noiseless cooling solution. Specifications of Asustek graphics cards based on AMD and Nvidia's latest GPUs Model EN9800GTX/HTDP/512M EAH3850X2/HTDI/1G EAH3650 SILENT/HTDI/1G Graphics engine GeForce 9800GTX Radeon HD 3850x2 Radeon HD 3650 Video memory 512M DDR3 1GB DDR3 1GB DDR2 Engine clock 675MHz 668MHz 725MHz Shader clock 1.688 GHz 1.658GHz 800MHz Memory clock 2.2GHz (1.1GHz DDR3) 829MHz DDR3 400MHz DDR2 Memory interface 256-bit 256-bit+256bit 128-bit DVI max. resolution 2560×1600 2560×1600 2560×1600 Bus standard PCI Express 2.0 PCI Express 2.0 PCI-Express 2.0 Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, April 2008Asustek EN9800GTX/HTDP/512M graphics cardPhoto: CompanyAsustek EAH3850X2/G/3DHTI/1G graphics cardPhoto: CompanyAsustek EAH3650 SILENT/HTDI/1G graphics cardPhoto: Company