Advansus Computer, a joint venture between Asustek Computer and Advantech, has announced a tiny wireless nano-ITX barebone system, the NTC100-LX800.The NTC100-LX800 adopts AMD Geode LX800 CPUs with a nano-ITX motherboard capable of running high-quality multimedia streams up to 500MHz. The compact system measures 170 mm × 155mm × 42mm, a size smaller than the Mini-ITX form factor, noted the company.The NTC100-LX800 uses the CS5536 chipset, which dissipates a total of 2.5W TDP. The NTC100 series provides fanless operation with one 12V DC power connector, one optional antenna via a Mini-PCI slot, along with VGA, audio and LAN connectors. The barebone system is suitable for IP-STB, thin client, LCD wall displays and ultra-mobile applications, according to the company. Advansus NTC100-LX800 nano-ITX barebone system specifications Item Detail CPU Onboard AMD Geode LX800 Chipset AMD CS5536 chipset Display output 24-bit TTL, 18-bit LVDS Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, December 2007Advansus NTC100-LX800 nano-ITX barebone system Photo: Company

Micro-Star International (MSI) has launched the P7N Diamond and P7N SLI Platinum motherboards to support 45nm Intel processors.The P7N Diamond utilizes the nForce 780i chipset with support for 3-way SLI technology, while the P7N SLI Platinum utilizes the nForce 750i chipset.Although the two motherboards have different market segments, they both come with MSI's exclusive Circu-Pipe design to effectively reduce the temperatures of the chipset and MOSFETs for improved system stability and product life, according to the company. MSI P7N series motherboards specifications Model P7N Diamond P7N SLI Platinum CPU Supports Intel Core 2 Extreme, Quad and Duo processors with 1333MHz FSB Memory Supports dual-channel DDR2 1066/800/667 memory VGA Four PCI Express x16 slots supports Nvidia 3-way SLI x16 (PCIe 2.0) Three PCI Express x16 slots support Nvidia SLI x8 (PCIe 2.0) Chipset nForce 780i nForce 750i Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, December 2007MSI P7N SLI Platinum motherboardPhoto: CompanyMSI P7N Diamond motherboardPhoto: Company

Albatron has announced the 8800GTS-512X, an enthusiast level GeForce 8 series graphics card, featuring 65nm process technology.The 8800GTS-512X GPU is endowed with a 650MHz core and also contains 512MB GDDR3 memory with a 256-bit bus and frequency of 1940 MHz, said the company.The 8800GTS-512X GPU features two DVI connectors and a 7-pin HDTV-out connector. The card also supports Dual-Link HDCP and SLI technology.Albatron 8800GTS-512X graphics cardPhoto: Company

Leadtek Research has announced the launch of its high-performance hybrid TV capture card with the latest PCI Express interface, the WinFast PxDTV2300 H.The WinFast PxDTV2300 H provides high-definition DVB-T and worldwide analog TV reception, including NTSC, SECAM and PAL plus full screen stereo/SAP support. Users can pick from MPEG-4/2/1, WMV, VCD, DVD and SVCD for recording, and with the 9-in-1 A/V cable, the card can support component video input up to 480p, highlighted the company.Leadtek also announced the launch of a new high-end graphics card, the WinFast PX8800 GTS 512MB. The PX8800 GTS 512MB offers about 45% higher 3DMark06 performance compared to the company's PX8800 GTS 320MB card, stated Leadtek. Leadtek WinFast PX8800GTS 512MB graphics card specifications Item Detail Graphics Bus PCI Express GPU Nvidia GeForce 8800GTS GPU/Memory Clock 650/1940MHz Memory Size 512MB GDDR3 Memory Interface 256-bit RAMDACs 400MHz Stream Processors 128 Output Dual Dual-Link DVI, HDTV Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, December 2007Leadtek WinFast PxDTV2300 H TV capture cardPhoto: CompanyLeadtek WinFast PX8800 GTS 512MB graphics cardPhoto: Company

Transcend Information recently introduced its latest tiny USB flash drive, the JetFlash V33.The V33 has a curved, ultra-compact body (60×16.5×8.1mm) and weighs 7g. The JetFlash V33 supports Windows Me/2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS 9.0/OS X and Linux Kernel 2.4.2 or later, providing data exchange between different operating systems.The V33 is now available in 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB capacities, and is backed by a lifetime warranty.Transcend JetFlash V33 USB drivePhoto: Company

Transcend Information recently announced the arrival of its new Multi-Card Reader M5 memory card reader.Transcend's Multi-Card Reader M5 is compact, adapter-free, and has all five of its card slots clearly labeled on the top of the reader to avoid confusion and save time, highlighted the company.The Multi-Card Reader M5 offers a slot for almost every memory card currently on the market, including: CompactFlash and Microdrive, SD cards, xD cards, the complete Memory Stick series, miniSD and microSD, according to Transcend.Transcend's M5 is fully compatible with USB 2.0 and supports the latest SD 2.0 (SDHC) and MMC 4.0 standards for hi-end memory cards. The M5 also directly accepts newer, mini-size mobile phone memory cards such as miniSD, microSD, MMCmobile, MS Duo and M2 without having to use an adapter.The Multi-Card Reader M5 is available in either pink or ivory colors.Transcend Multi-Card Reader M5Photo: Company

ASRock's latest AliveDual eSATA2 motherboard combines the M1695 chipset, originally designed by ULi, with Nvidia's nForce 3 250, which launched in 2003, to create a modern mash-up that may sound bizarre, but is also strangely compelling.Thanks to AMD's commitment to backwards compatibility, the AliveDual eSATA2 will still be able to rock quad-core Phenom X4 CPUs, if that is what you want, and ASRock has had the foresight to build in support for up to 8GB DDR2 memory.Another consequence of ASRock's weird science is that the AliveDual eSATA2 sports not only a PCI Express slot, provided by the M1695, but also retains the nForce 3's AGP slot.Although the motherboard's market is not large, the very unique design means it will still see demand in certain markets, especially in Europe, ASRock believes. ASRock AliveDual eSATA2 motherboard specification Item Detail CPU AMD Phenom X4 / X2, Athlon 64 FX / 64 X2 / X2 / 64 and Sempron processors Chipset Northbridge: Nvidia M1695 (ULi) Southbridge: Nvidia nForce 3 250 Memory Dual-channel DDR2 800/667/533 memory up to 8GB (four DIMM slots) VGA One PCI Express x16 port and one AGP 8X port Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, December 2007ASRock AliveDual eSATA2 motherboardPhoto: Company

KWorld Computer has debuted the Blazing Orange 1920ex and Jet Black 1680ex TV boxes, both of which can turn an ordinary LCD/CRT display into a TV.The two TV boxes feature display adapters for PS2/PS3 and Wii consoles and support the 1080i output on either 1680×1050 (Jet Black) or 1920×1200 (Blazing Orange) displays.The two TV box are suitable for compact spaces including bedrooms, dorm rooms, home offices, studio apartments and conference rooms, according to the KWorld.KWorld TVBox Blazing Orange 1920ex and TVBox Jet Black 1680exPhoto: Company

Transcend Information recently announced its T.sonic 650 MP3 player.The T.sonic 650 is designed to be ultra portable and easy to use with dimensions of only 75×31×13mm and weighing only 30g (with Li-ion battery), according to the companyThe T.sonic 650 has a dual-color OLED display that can be viewed at any angle, even in broad daylight. To increase ease-of-use and intuitive interface navigation, a 4-way button is built into the face of the media player.Transcend's T.sonic 650 also has a built-in FM radio that can be recorded from. Other functions include A-B repeat and variable playback speeds and one-touch recording function with voice activity detection.The media player supports MP3, WMA, WAV, and WMA-DRM10 subscription music formats.The T.sonic 650 is available in 2GB (Ivory) and 4GB (Charcoal) versions.Transcend T.sonic 650 MP3 playersPhoto: Company

Gigabyte United has announced the launch of the GV-NX88T512HP, based on Nvidia's GeForce 8800 GT GPU.The GV-NX88T512HP features 512MB GDDR3 memory, 112 stream processors and support for HDCP to provide high-definition video support.The GV-NX88T512HP also features the company's Ultra Durable 2 technology, which uses efficient components, such as ferrite core choke coils, low RDS(on) MOSFETs and all Japan manufactured SMD mounted solid capacitors to keep down the temperatures, while enhance the overclocking capabilities, highlighted Gigabyte.The GV-NX88T512HP is equipped with TurboForce overclocking technology that boosts performance up to 10.47% , while the card also features the Zalman VF700-ALCU thermal solution which utilizes a two-ball bearing design for better reliability and durability. Gigabyte GV-NX88T512HP graphics card specifications Item Detail Chipset Nvidia GeForce 8800 GT Memory 512MB Memory Bus 256-bit Memory Type GDDR3 Card dimension ATX Bus Type PCIe 2.0 Bus Speed x16 D-SUB Yes (By Adapter) TV-OUT Yes DVI Port Yes (DVI-I) VIVO No Multi View Yes Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, December 2007Gigabyte GV-NX88T512HP graphics card Photo: Company