Transcend Information has introduced its latest high-capacity USB flash drive, the 16GB JetFlash V60. With dimensions of 61×18.6×9.8mm, the V60 is small enough to be taken anywhere, the company highlighted.The JetFlash elite software suite included on the drive can be installed to run directly from the JetFlash drive when plugged in, and includes eight data management functions, including: Website AutoLogin, PC-Lock, Mobile Favorites, Secret-Zip encryption, Mobile E-mail, DataBackup, Online Update and the My JetFlash browser.The JetFlash V60 supports Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS 9.0/OS X and Linux Kernel 2.4.2 or later, providing seamless data exchange between different operating systems, according to the company.Transcend 16GB USB flash drivePhoto: Company

Siano Mobile Silicon revealed a new mobile digital TV (MDTV) receiver chip, the SMS1100, which supports the ISDB-T, DVB-H, DVB-T, DAB, DAB-IP and T-DMB standards.The SMS1100 consumes less than 165 milliwatts (tuner and baseband combined) when receiving high definition TV (HDTV) over DVB-T broadcast, 70% less than competing solutions, noted the company.The SMS1100 also integrates both RF tuner and demodulator (baseband), and eliminates the need for any active external components.The SMS1100 will enter mass production in the first quarter of this year, noted the company.

BenQ has announced the launch of a new notebook series – the Joybook Q41, featuring dual screens.The Joybook Q41 features a auxiliary display which allows consumers to have immediate access to Windows Media Player at the touch of a button, to SlideShow Player to view all their photos, and to access games, according to the company. Consumers can also stay updated by using the RSS feed viewer. The Joybook Q41 also allows access to calendar appointments, latest emails, entire contact lists and PowerPoint presentations on the auxiliary display, noted the company. BenQ Joybook Q41 notebook specifications Item Detail CPU Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 processor Chipset SiS M672 Graphics SiS Mirage 3 graphics engine shared memory up to 256MB Memory 1GB DDR2 667 memory support up to 2GB Display Size 14.1-inch UltraVivid widescreen display Auxiliary 2.5-inch display Resolution WXGA (1280×800) Brightness 200 nit Dimensions 330 × 252 × 25.5 (front) ~46.5 (rear) mm Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, December 2007BenQ Joybook Q41 notebook Photo: Company

Transcend Information has introduced its latest S-series multi-card reader, the S6.The S6 supports the most popular kinds of memory cards currently on the market. It offers direct support for SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, xD Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, and supports miniSD, miniSDHC, microSD/TransFlash, microSDHC, MMCmobile, RS-MMC, MMCmicro, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo and Memory Stick Micro (M2) via an adapter.The card reader allows data transfer rates up to 480 Mb/s via any USB 2.0 port. The Transcend S6 multi-card reader is available in white.Transcend S6 multi-card readerPhoto: Company

Asustek Computer has announced the DSEB-D16 series server board, a 45nm Intel Xeon 5400/5200 processor ready platform, which the company claims is capable of 90%+ power efficiency.The DSEB-D16/SAS optimizes power efficiency by up to 90%, enabling power savings of around 1.68KWh per day and 613.2KWh per year. This would provide a significant reduction of the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), especially for enterprises deploying numerous server systems to provide non-stop services, said the company.The 16 FB-DIMM slots in the DSEB-D16/SAS provide up to 64GB memory capacity and are divided into two zones (8-DIMM per zone) to enable better airflow.The optional Asustek patented MemCool Kit maximizes FB-DIMM performance by eliminating the potential risk of system memory throttling from over-temperature, and minimizes system integration effort of thermal and acoustic solutions, said Asustek.The DSEB-D16/SAS also provides two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots, one PCI Express x8 slot, and one PCI-X interface for advanced hardware RAID upgrades, the company highlighted.Asustek Computer DSEB-D16 series server motherboardPhoto: Company

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