Leadtek Research has announced a new mid-range graphics card, the WinFast PX8600 GT TDH HDMI. The card supports HDMI, the company highlighted.Based on 80nm technology and powered by Nvidia's GeForce 8600 GT GPU, the WinFast PX8600 GT TDH HDMI comes with 256MB DDR3 in video memory and GPU/memory clock rates of 540/1400MHz, said Leadtek.With Leadtek's original and exclusive fansink design, the card's cooling system results in a 16-degrees Celsius lowering of GPU temperature and ultra-quiet noise levels compared to other cards, Leadtek claimed.The card also features Nvidia PureVideo HD technology for smooth video, accurate color, and vivid image scaling for movies. It enables playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc and other protected content at full HD resolutions with integrated HDCP support. In addition, with an integrated HDTV encoder and Dual-Link DVI-I connectivity, it provides TV-out functionality up to 1080p resolutions and supports a 30-inch LCD monitor at a 2560×1600 resolutions.For better visual experience all round, the new card also complies with the Nvidia Lumenex Engine to offer stunning image quality and floating point accuracy at ultra-fast frame rates, said Leadtek. In terms of state-of-the-art high dynamic range (HDR) lighting, it allows complex effects for cinematic reality, bringing environments to life for an incredible hyper realistic experience, the card maker added.Pricing for the card is US$159. Leadtek WinFast PX8600 GT TDH HDMI graphics card specification Item Detail Graphic Bus PCI Express GPU Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT GPU Clock 540MHz Memory Clock 700MHz Memory Data Rate 1400MHz Memory Size 256MB GDDR3 Memory Interface 128-bit Stream Processors 32 DirectX Support DirectX 10.0 and Shader Model 4.0 Output Dual-link DVI-I , HDMI , SPDIF-in, HDTV Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, October 2007Leadtek WinFast PX8600 GT TDH HDMI graphics cardPhoto: Company

Dell has unleashed the XPS M1730 notebook, which incorporates Ageia PhysX Mobile technology and Logitech's GamePanel LCD. The PhysX processor helps deliver realistic movement and environmental interaction without degrading overall performance, claimed Dell. The GamePanel LCD allows gamers to view game stats, create new macros and track important system information without leaving the game, the notebook vendor added. The XPS M1730 supports overclocking of the Intel Core 2 Extreme processor X7900 up to 3.2GHz (from 2.8GHz as standard) and features Nvidia SLI technology with support for DirectX 10 graphics.The new notebook comes in four color choices: Crimson Red, Sapphire Blue, Bone White, and Smoke Grey.The notebook also features a backlit keyboard with separate 10-key number pad, a high-definition display with a response time of 7ms and support for Dell's LightFX application, allowing users and developers to manipulate the system's multi-colored perimeter lighting LEDs. The notebook comes at a starting price of US$2,999. Dell XPS M1730 notebook Item Detail CPU Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 processor (can upgrade to X7900) Display 17-inch UltraSharp widescreen (1920×1200) display with TrueLife technology Memory 2GB dual-channel DDR2 667MHz memory VGA Nvidia SLI technology with dual Nvidia GeForce Go 8700M GT GPUs with 256MB Price US$2,999 Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, September 2007Dell XPS M1730 notebookPhoto: Company

Korea-based Posdata has unveiled a new gaming platform, the G100, which will enable gaming enthusiasts to download games and access the Internet using high-speed mobile WiMAX connections. The G100 will operate in its initial release at 2.3GHz and 2.5GHz bands. The device has an embedded 4-inch, touch-screen TFT-LCD and a sliding-style game pad. It also supports various networks, such as WiMAX, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, allowing the user to select the most appropriate network to make a connection, highlighted Posdata. The official release of the product is expected by the end of 2007. The company also released a USB-type terminal, the U100, that allows users to plug it into a notebook and access WiMAX networks. The device is set to be released in October. Posdata G100 gaming device (right) and U100 WiMAX terminal (left)Photo: Business Wire

Thermaltake Technology has introduced its new Digital Home (DH) series of chassis that feature a piano mirror coating front panel and a touch panel display.The DH101 was designed with the latest LCD display that not only supports multiple languages, but also allows different display selections with a glowing blue background.The DH102 features an aluminum piano mirror coating and a 7-inch touch screen front LCD display, which allows users to control the media functions of the computer. The display also has 10 hot key buttons and an easy to reach volume control knob is located on the front panel.The DH101 and DH102 come with a 12cm front fan and a double 6cm rear fan and has three 3.5-inch and one 5.25-inch drive bays.The DH101 with no LCD display has a suggest retail price of US$156 and US$262 for a unit with LCD display. The DH102 has a suggested retail price of US$560.Thermaltake DH102 chassisPhoto: Company

Asustek Computer recently introduced its GeForce EN8600GT TOP/HTDP/256M graphics card with overclocking capabilities.With the company's SmartDoctor technology, users can overclock the shader clock and engine clock independently for a performance boost without rebooting or re-flashing their BIOS, according to Asustek. The EN8600GT TOP is capable of raising stream processor clock performance from 1188MHz up to 1458MHz plus and comes with 1ns memory modules, which help create a speed boost when compared to other reference design boards, according to the company.The EN8600GT TOP also utilizes a cooling fan that can lower temperatures by 13 degrees Celsius in comparison to reference design boards. Asustek EN8600GT TOP graphics card specification Item Detail Graphics engine GeForce 8600GT Video memory DDR3 256MB Engine clock 600MHz Shader clock 1458MHz Memory clock 1008MHz (504MHz DDR3) Memory interface 128-bit D-sub max. resolution 2048×1536 Bus standard PCI Express D-Sub output Yes (via DVI to D-Sub adaptor x1) HDTV output (YPbPr) Yes TV output Yes (YPbPr to S-Video and Composite) DVI output Yes x2 Adaptor/cable bundled 1x HDTV-out cable 1x DVI to D-Sub adaptor Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, September 2007Asustek EN8600GT TOP graphics cardPhoto: Company

Gigabyte United and Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) both recently announced motherboards based on the Nvidia 7 series integrated graphics processors (IGPs).Gigabyte United unveiled its GA-73UM-S2H and GA-73PVM-S2H, which support the latest Intel processors and support for up to 1333 MHz FSB and DDR2 800MHz memory.The GA-73UM-S2H and GA-73PVM-S2H, powered by the Nvidia GeForce 7150 and 7100 graphic processing units (GPUs), respectively, provide HDMI connectivity with HDCP (High Definition Content Protection) support, allowing for playback of Blu-ray/HD DVD and other protected media content. The boards also feature DVI and VGA output as well as rear IO port eSATA connectivity for quick and easy data transmission.ECS introduced its GF7100PVT-M, leveraging the Nvidia GeForce 7100 IGP chipset. The GF7100PVT-M motherboard supports Intel's upcoming 45nm processors as well as Core 2 Quad and Core 2 Duo processors.Targeting the mainstream segment, the GF7100PVT-M motherboard has a DVI port and supports HDCP. The motherboard also has support for an additional PCI Express x16 slot, DDR2 800 memory up to 8GB, 8-channel HD audio, Gigabit LAN controller, and the SATA 2 ports supporting RAID 0/ 1/ 0+1/ 5. Nvidia 7 series motherboards specification Item Details Model ECS GF7100PVT-M Gigabyte GA-73UM-S2H GA-73PVM-S2H CPU Intel Core 2 Quad to Celeron processors with support of 1333/1066/800/533 MHz FSB Chipset GeForce 7100/630i (MCP73PV) GeForce 7150 (73UM) GeForce 7100 (73PVM) VGA Nvidia GeForce 7 series GPU with shared memory up to 256MB Memory Single-channel DDR2 800/667/533 memory up to 4GB Source: Companies, compiled by Digitimes, September 2007Gigabyte Nvidia 7 series motherboardPhoto: Company

Cooler Master has introduced its latest creation – the Hyper 212 CPU cooler; offering a unique dual-fin design, LED sickle fan blade, universal fit, and silent operation. The Hyper 212 delivers great cooling performance for both Intel and AMD CPUs.The dual-fin heat sink design leaves space in the middle for excess airflow to pass through without the usual resistance of traditional heat sinks, which pushes hot airflow out of the chassis at an even faster rate.The LED sickle blade fan design offers massive airflow while maintaining a low noise output. The Hyper 212 provides a universal fit, supporting a wide range of both Intel and AMD CPUs, including Intel Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Duo and AMD Athlon 64 X2, and AMD Athlon 64 FX.The Hyper 212 will be available soon worldwide at a suggested retail price of US$42.90.Cooler Master Hyper 212 CPU coolerPhoto: Company

Biostar Microtech recently announced the release of GeForce 7 series-based motherboards, the TF7150U-M7 and TF7100P-M7, which support a full range of current Intel CPUs and Intel's upcoming 45nm series, according to the company.The Biostar TF7150U-M7 supports a 1333MHz FSB and is based on the Nvidia GeForce 7150 GPU, which supports DirectX 9.0 and Shader Model 3.0 and offers shared memory up to 512MB. The TF7150U-M7 has HDMI, DVI and D-Sub ports onboard. The TF7150U-M7 will have a recommended retail price of US$99. Biostar TF7150U-M7 specifications Item Details Model number TF7150U-M7 TF7100P-M7 CPU Support Intel Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Extreme/Core 2 Duo/Pentium Extreme/Pentium D/ Pentium 4/Celeron D/Celeron Intel Core 2 Quad/Core 2 Extreme/Core 2 Duo/Pentium Extreme/Pentium D/ Pentium 4/Celeron D/Celeron Chipset Nvidia GeForce 7150 Nvidia GeForce 7100 Socket 775 775 PCI Express x16 1 1 PCI Express x1 1 1 PCI 2 2 LAN 1 1 SATA 3Gb/s 4 4 SATA RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 0, 1, 0+1, 5 USB 2.0 10 10 Integrated Video Nvidia GeForce 7150 GPU Max. share memory up to 512MB Support DirectX 9 Full HD HDMI / DVI with HDCP supported Nvidia GeForce 7100 GPU Max. share memory up to 512MB Support DirectX 9 Full HD DVI with HDCP supported GPU Frequency 600+ MHz @600MHz Integrated Audio 8+2 Channel HD audio 8+2 Channel HD audio HDMI Support Support DVI Support Support D-Sub Support Support Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, September 2007The Biostar TF7150U-M7 motherboardPhoto: Company

BenQ expanded its digital camera lineup with the super slim BenQ T800, an upgrade to the T700. The T800 is 14.9mm thin and features an 8-megapixel resolution with a 3-inch touch screen display, the company claims.The camera also features a smc Pentax lens, super shake-free mode and high ISO options. Other new features include a face tracking function and Z-lighting function.The face tracking function automatically detects and tracks up to nine faces and then focuses the lens to ensure the faces are perfectly presented in terms of color and clearness in the photos. The Z-lighting function is an in-camera photo editing function that adjusts the brightness of the subjects in backlit photos so that the subjects are clearly presented.The camera includes a PictBridge function for direct photo printing via a compatible printer and supports SD memory card of up to 4GB. The camera is available in four colors: red, black, silver and white.The BenQ T800 is planned to be available in Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific starting from early October. BenQ T800 digital camera specifications Item Detail Sensor CCD Image 8-megapixels Picture resolution 3264×2448 / 3264×2176 (3:2) / 3264×1836 (16:9) / 2592×1944 / 2048×1536 / 640×480 (VGA) Zoom Optical: 3X Digital: 4X (Preview) / 12X (Playback) Display size 3-inch LTPS LCD Display resolution 230,000 pixels ISO equivalent Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 2000 (shake free mode) / 6400 (movie mode) White balance Auto / Daylight / Shade / Tungsten / Fluorescent / Manual Flash Auto / auto with red-eye reduction / force on with red-eye reduction / forced on / force off / slow sync Self-timer 2 sec / 10 sec Movie mode MPEG-4 / 30fps, 640×360 (16:9) / 640×480 / 320×240 continuous recording with sound Storage Built-in 10MB available for usage; SDHC card compatible Interface Digital output: USB 2.0 (High Speed) audio / video output ( NTSC/PAL) PictBridge / DPOF Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, September 2007BenQ T800 digital cameraPhoto: Company

GeCube has announced another addition to its ATI Radeon HD 2000 family of graphics cards, the Radeon HD 2900PRO, which supports PCI Express x16 and is based on the R600 graphics chip.The card can support core and memory frequencies up to 600MHz and 1.6GHz, respectively, with 512MB GDDR3 memory and a 512-bit memory interface to provide the extreme performance, said GeCube. The card will also feature VIVO (video-in, video-out) and HDMI output, it noted. GeCube HD 2900PRO graphics card specification Item Detail GPU Radeon HD2900PRO (R600) Memory 512MB GDDR3 Core/Memory frequency 600MHz/1.6GHz Rending 128-bit-HDR (High Dynamic range) Bus support PCI Express x16 Built-in HDMI Yes (ATI DVI to HDMI dongle) DVD, Blu-ray and HD DVD playback support VIVO support Yes Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, September 2007GeCube HD 2900PRO graphics cardPhoto: Company