Silicon Integrated System (SiS) announced that Asustek Computer has implemented the SiS671DX chipsets in its F5V series notebooks. The SiS968 southbridge chipset is paired with the SiS671DX in the F5V notebook. The F5V has a 15.4-inch widescreen LCD monitor and features Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology. The notebook supports Intel Core Duo and Intel Celeron M processors and DDR2 667 DRAM up to 2GB. The notebook is also equipped with one DVI and one VGA port. Asustek F5V series notebook specifications Item Details Processor Intel Core Duo T2450/T2350/T2080/T2060 or Intel Celeron M 520/530 processors Chipset Northbridge: SiS671DX Southbridge: SiS968 Memory DDR2 533/667 DRAM up to 2GB Display 15.4-inch WXGA/WXGA+ VGA ATI X2300 with 128MB VRAM Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, July 2007Asustek F5V series notebookPhoto: Company

Asustek has announced the Asus T500 3.5G High Speed PC card, an ExpressCard slot peripheral that adds 3.5G data and phone capabilities to notebook PCs.The T500 slots into the ExpressCard interface found on most current notebooks and when combined with a suitable SIM card and mobile phone subscription allows wireless data and phone access wherever there is cellular coverage. Asus claims that in some places the T500 offers better connectivity than Wi-Fi, and that it could be used in place of an ADSL or cable modem.Transfer rates are given as 3.6Mbps download and 384kbps upload, but these would depend on the cellular network used to connect. Asus said that the T500 supports GSM and WCDMA networks.The software accompanying the T500 allows users to access and manage contacts stored on the SIM card, as well as supporting synchronization with Outlook, noted Asus. Voice calls can also be made and logged via the software, and SMS messages can be sent and received.There are similar products to the T500 already on the market, but most of these are in the form of a USB based external device. The T500 scores points by being ExpressCard slot based which means notebook users can just plug it into their system and not need to worry about extra cables.Asus T500 High Speed PC cardPhoto: Company

Kingston Technology has announced it is first to market with ultra low-latency PC3 1375MHz DDR3 HyperX memory modules."Our new HyperX DDR3 ultra low-latency modules give early adopters and performance enthusiasts the opportunity to push their DDR3 motherboards as far as current memory technology will allow," said Mark Tekunoff, senior technology manager at Kingston. "With new chipsets on the horizon, Kingston is positioning HyperX to be the go-to memory for all DDR3 needs-for gaming and mainstream systems."In its second foray into the DDR3 overclocking market, Kingston's ultra low-latency 1375MHz, CL5 product is the first production DDR3 module to achieve CL5 at PC11000 frequencies (1375MHz)-giving the performance-conscious consumer another option when building their next gaming rig, said Kingston. Kingston achieved the highest gains in its new DDR3 without overclocking memory bus frequencies. The ultra low-latency HyperX is shipping in 1GB modules and 2GB memory kits. Kingston ultra low-latency DDR3 modulePhoto: Business Wire

Albatron Technology has announced the new Blue Ray Decoder Card which gives mainstream users an alternative to integrated graphics, the company says. This graphics card can provide even basic systems with high-definition (HD) video playback including Blu-ray and HD DVD and also supports DirectX 10, boosting 3D graphics performance for Windows Vista, it adds.Beneath the surface the Blue Ray Decoder appears to be an Nvidia GeForce 8500GT GPU-based graphics card which supports Nvidia PureVideo HD technology. Marketing the card by focusing on HD decode acceleration instead of 3D performance is an interesting move by Albatron, and could help it to differentiate itself in the crowded Nvidia add-in board market. Albatron Blue Ray Decoder Card specification Item Detail Stream Processors 16 Core clock 450MHz Memory 256MB DDR3 Memory interface 128-bit Memory clock 800MHz Graphics Bus PCI Express Memory bandwidth (GB/s) 12.8 Fill Rate (billion pixels/sec.) 3.6 Vertices/sec. (million) 2200 Pixels per clock(peak) 48 RAMDACs (MHz) 400 Resolution Dual-link DVI supports 2560×1600 Output DVI and HDTV Out Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, July 2007Albatron Blue Ray Decoder CardPhoto: Company

Logitech has introduced the MX Air mouse, a versatile laser mouse that works on the desk and in the air, similar to the way people use a remote to control a television. To enable effortless in-air navigation, the new mouse combines three important technologies – Freespace motion-control, gesture command and wireless – so people can point, select and play media files with just a flick of the wrist. Freespace motion control technology is designed to provide accurate, responsive navigation without the limitations encountered by previous in-air pointing devices. This patented technology is based on a combination of MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) sensors, DSP (digital signal processing) technology and RF (radio frequency) wireless technology. These combined technologies allow a user to hold the mouse in any orientation, point in any direction, and enjoy effortless, intuitive cursor control. Additionally, sophisticated algorithms distinguish between intentional and unintentional hand movements, effectively canceling the slight involuntary tremors everyone experiences when holding a device in the air. Gesture-based commands add a new level of sophistication to the MX Air mouse. To change the volume, people press and hold the volume button and simply gesture. For music applications, a small circular motion to the right activates the skip track command, while a circle to the left repeats the song. In place of a traditional scroll wheel, the MX Air mouse features a touch-sensitive scroll panel. A swipe of the finger across the surface enables the inertial scrolling mechanism, which adjusts its speed according to the speed of the finger swipe. The rechargeable MX Air mouse uses Logitech's 2.4 GHz digital cordless technology, which offers a range of up to 30 feet. The sleek charging cradle is unobtrusive and elegant. And with its 2.4 GHz micro-receiver, the MX Air mouse is easy to plug in and use with a desktop or notebook PC. The Logitech MX Air mouse is expected to be available in the US and Europe beginning in August. Its suggested retail price in the US is US$149.99. Logitech MX Air mousePhoto: Business Wire

OCZ Technology Group announced its PC2-6400 Platinum and PC2-6400 Gold 4GB "quad" kits. These optimized kits offer users the option of getting the high speeds and high capacities needed for their demanding gaming PC and Vista-Upgraded desktops in a unique 4×1024MB solution, said the company.For enthusiasts, gamers, and DIY system-builders using Windows Vista as their choice operating system and who need the performance of high-speed memory, the new PC2-6400 4GB Quad Kits are the ideal upgrade to increase system responsiveness, according to OCZ.OCZ's DDR2 4GB quad kitPhoto: Company

InFocus recently introduced the newest addition to its Play Big projector line-up, the InFocus Play Big IN82, a 1080p front projector, targeting the home theater market. The Play Big IN82 projector will be available in September 2007 for US$5,499 through exclusive InFocus resellers and installers, according to the company.Using the latest DLP (digital light processing) DarkChip3 technology from Texas Instruments (TI), the InFocus Play Big IN82 boasts a native 4,000:1 contrast ratio that can be boosted to a maximum of 12,000:1 With a video optimized brightness of 1,500 maximum ANSI lumens – nearly twice as bright as most other home theater projectors are capable of – the IN82 is bright enough to deliver film-standard, D65K color accuracy in nearly any home theater, even with ambient light during a daytime movie or sporting event. In addition, the new projector comes with integrated Pixelworks DNX 10-bit video processing technology and HDMI 1.3 with Deep Color support providing 1.07 billion colors.The Play Big IN82 is easy connected to nearly any consumer electronic device including: HD media players, HD cable and satellite receivers, and broadcast receivers, DVD players, computers and video game consoles, according to the company.InFocus' latest 1080p DLP front projector, the Play Big IN82Photo: Company

Silicon Integrated System (SiS) has announced that its SiS671 chipset has been adopted by Fujitsu in its FMV-D3240 desktop PC.The FMV-D3240 supports Intel Core 2 Duo, Pentium 4 and Celeron D processors with 800/667/533 MHz FSB, plus DDR2 667 memory with size up to 2GB. The chipsets is also integrated with the Mirage 3 graphics engine.The FMV-D3240 adopts the SiS968 as the southbridge and supports a PCI Express x1 slot, noted SiS. Fujitsu FMV-D3240 desktop PC specifications Item Detail CPU Intel Core 2 Duo, Pentium 4 ad Celeron D processor with 800/667/533 MHz FSB Memory DDR2 667 up to 2GB VGA Mirage 3 graphics engine Chipsets Northbridge: SiS671 Southbridge: SiS968 Source: SiS, Fujitsu, compiled by Digitimes, July 2007Fujitsu FMV-D3240 desktop PCPhoto: Fujitsu

Netgear announced the worldwide availability of its Storage Central Turbo (SC101T) networked storage device that it first unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January.The Storage Central Turbo supports up to two 3.5-inch SATA disk drives of any capacity (not included). The device's Gigabit Ethernet interface enables faster file transfers than previously available for homes and small businesses, according to company.Utilizing Zetera's Z-SAN technology, the Storage Central Turbo delivers a blend of enterprise-quality scalability and performance and also comes equipped with disk mirroring to help protect valuable data from being lost, said Netgear. Backup and synchronization software from SmartSync protects data automatically by making real-time copies of data on two separate hard drives. New data disk volumes can be configured as public or private and password protected, ensuring maximum security for sensitive files, noted Netgear.Backed by a one-year warranty and 24/7 technical support, the Storage Central Turbo is available now via leading retailers, direct marketers, e-commerce sites and value-added resellers, at a suggested retail price of US$199.The Netgear Storage Central Turbo (SC101T) networked storage devicePhoto: Company

Samsung Electronics on July 9 launched its U3-series MP3 players in Taiwan, targeting teenagers and college students, according to Samsung Electronics Taiwan.Available in five colors, the U3 MP3 player features a USB port, 32/64/128Kbps voice recording and FM radio, Samsung Taiwan indicated. Samsung has become the second largest brand for MP3 players in Taiwan with a market share of 17%, second only to Apple's iPod series, Samsung Taiwan pointed out. To maintain its market position, Samsung plans to launch three to four new MP3 player models by the end of this year, Samsung Taiwan noted. Samsung U3 MP3 player specifications Item Details Storage 1GB 2GB 4GB Screen resolution 160×28 pixels Dimension (W×H×D, mm) 25.4×80.0×11.0 Weight (including battery) 22.8g Recommended retail price in NT$ 2,290 (US$70) 3,290 4,290 Source: Samsung Taiwan, compiled by Digitimes, July 2007Samsung U3 MP3 player available in five colorsPhoto: Samsung Electronics Taiwan