For our readers' convenience we will be listing all of our Computex articles on this page. Be sure to check back regularly for updates. Taiwan maker Leadtek cooperates with SiRF, locr, to offer own-brand GPS PNDs in ChinaTaiwan-based Leadtek Research on June 8 announced it has cooperated with US-based SiRF and locr, a Germany-based software solution provider, to offer LR-9553D, its new Bluetooth-enabled GPS receiver and data logger which is being exhibited at the Computex.Read moreIntel discusses quad-core processor server market: Q&A with Boyd Davis, general manager of server platform group marketing of IntelWith AMD and Intel pushing their quad-core server processors at Computex, Digitimes got a chance to talk to Boyd Davis, general manager of server platform group marketing of Intel to discuss Intel's plans and thoughts about the new quad-core processors.Read moreIntel discusses Bearlake: Q&A with Richard Malinowski, vice president, chipset group, IntelWith the launch of its 3 series chipset (Bearlake) at Computex, Intel expects to see the chipset ramp to become the mainstream standard in 2007, while introducing new features such as Turbo Memory (Robson) into the desktop PC market.Read moreTaiwan market: Pioneer to launch BD player next quarterPioneer is showcasing the BDP-LX70, its new Blu-ray Disc (BD) player with a resolution of 1,080p, at Computex, with the product set for launch in the Taiwan market at a recommended retail price of NT$79,900 (US$2,421) in the third quarter of this year, according to Pioneer High Fidelity Taiwan (Pioneer Taiwan). The company aims to sell 1,000 players this year.Read more Remote control for Windows Vista MCE PCsFormosa21 a developer and manufacturer of human interface products and technologies, announced a new series of remote controls for Windows Vista Media Center Edition PCs at Computex.Read more Leadtek displaying extensive product line up at ComputexLeadtek Research is presenting an extensive line up of its latest products, including graphics cards, wireless broadcast devices, GPS devices and network camera phones at Computex. The company is displaying its new products at booth A726 in Hall 1 of the Taipei World Trade Center during the show.Read more Handset show guideTucked in among the booths of motherboard vendors and the flashy dancers gyrating in front of the memory module booths are a few handset vendors showing off their goods at this year's Computex. Many handset vendors do not officially have booths at this year's show but those present are featuring a number of recently released products with some sporting features like VGA-resolution displays, digital TV capabilities and GPS functionality. Read more Commentary: Wi-Fi Alliance new certification process to ignite sales of 802.11n Draft 2.0 productsThe Wi-Fi Alliance's recent announcement that it will begin certifying products using the 802.11n Draft 2.0 specification starting in June is expected to help enhance customer confidence over pre-N products and therefore boost sales of 802.11n devices and help the industry migrate to 802.11n from 802.11g.Read more Taiwan makers pushing PNDs with various functionsAt the ongoing Computex show, companies, including Mio Technology, GlobalSat Technology and Holux Technology, are pushing new PNDs (portable navigation devices) with various functions.Read more ECS showcases its data recovery motherboardElitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) is showcasing its 945GCT-M motherboard which features data recovery technology built into the BIOS.Read more Asustek aims to top sound card marketAsustek Computer is likely to unseat Palit Microsystems in the third quarter and become the largest sound card brand in the world, according to Jerry Shen, general president of Asustek's AOOP Business Group.Read more SanDisk aims to take half of SSD market in 2010On the sideline of launching its latest solid-state-drive (SSD) at the ongoing Computex, SanDisk said it is confident about its market share in this market and aims to grab half of the market share for the mobile PC sector in 2010, according company director of product marketing, Doreet Oren.Read more 2.5-inch HDD applications extending beyond notebook PCs, says Hitachi GSTThe area of application for 2.5-inch hard disk drives (HDDs), along with large increases in storage capacity from 60-80GB to 200-250GB due to the use of perpendicular recording technology, is extending from notebooks to desktop PCs and games consoles and the global demand volume will grow fast at an estimated average compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25% until 2010, according to Asia Pacific vice president Robert Chu for Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (Hitachi GST) talking at Computex.Read more ARC CEO doesn't think Moore's Law is a lawARC CEO Carl Schlachte has urged the semiconductor industry not to over-emphasize Moore's Law, as what consumers need is not knowledge about process technologies but practical solutions.Read more Taiwan overclocker almost breaks world record during live show Taiwan's world-class overclocking expert Coolaler came just short of recording a world record overclock during a live demonstration at Computex. The show was held at the booth of enthusiast hardware news and reviews site TweakTown.Read more Broadcom enables playback of high definition video on wide range of PCs Broadcom announced this week new media PC solutions for playback of high-definition (HD) video content across the widest range of PCs in the industry.Read more Female customers get attention from memory makers Although women are all too often ignored by vendors in the IT industry, they still account for a sizable market segment, and perhaps realizing this, memory module makers including Apacer Technology (Booth: D126, D136, D225, D235, Hall 1) and Power Quotient International (PQI) (D330, D336, D429, D435, Hall 1) are offering more products at Computex that appeal to women.Read more CyberTAN featuring broadband products Broadband and wireless networking equipment maker CyberTAN Technology is launching and showcasing mobile broadband-based products, including 3G HSDPA routers, WiMAX routers and 802.11 b/g SiP modules for smartphones, at Computex.Read more Thermaltake releases DuOrb VGA cooler and Toughpower 1500W power supply For high performance gamers, Thermaltake has released its DuOrb VGA cooler and Toughpower 1500W power supply 230V Edition during Computex.Read more How TUL grew market share in a slow 2006 Looking at sales figures in 2006 it might appear that TUL Corporation, a company that is possibly more widely known by the brand name under which it markets its products (PowerColor) was struggling, but according to spokesperson Raymen Wu, the company actually improved its position in the market during the year, increasing its sales proportions against its direct competitors such as Sapphire Technology and GeCube, and expanding its business into new markets, particularly in Eastern Europe.Read more Shuttle goes back to barebones with ten new products As one of the pioneers of the small form factor (SFF) PC, Shuttle built success upon its distinctive XPC range of products and was at one time the market leader in its field. However, in recent years, the company's performance has taken a rapid downturn with sequential revenues drops of over 45% for two consecutive years to reach just NT$1.6 billion in 2006, the lowest recorded in over five years. What went wrong and how does the company plan to swing back to success in 2007?Read more Apacer showcasing "True" SATA SSD Apacer has placed SSD applications in the spotlight at its booth (D126, D136, D225, D235, Hall 1) at Computex. While most major memory applications makers are featuring SSD solutions at the show, having a "true" serial ATA (SATA) interface solution separates Apacer from the other makers.Read more Tatung debuts 42-inch 100Hz LCD TV; eying Europe market Tatung is introducing a new series of LCD TVs with America's Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) and Europe's DVB-T solutions, along with a full range of new widescreen LCD monitors at Room T101D, Hall 4 during Computex. Read more Abocom wins 10.2-inch digital photo frame orders Network equipment maker Abocom Systems is pushing 10.2-inch digital photo frames during Computex. The company said it already received orders from one customer with the shipments set to commence in July, at the soonest.Read more AUO to benefit from Asustek new ultra-cost notebook, say sources AU Optronics (AUO) is expected benefit from Asustek's launch of new ultra-cost notebooks with future orders from the latter, according to sources. Read more Intel planning to enter discrete graphics card market in 2008 Sources from multiple graphics card vendors have confirmed that Intel has approached them to lay down plans to enter the discrete graphics card market for desktop PCs. The new products from Intel would be positioned as direct competitors to AMD's ATI Radeon and Nvidia's GeForce series of cards.Read more CyberLink demos PowerCinema Mobile on handheld devices This year at Computex, software developer CyberLink (Grand Hyatt Taipei, suite 1024 and 1049) is highlighting its PowerCinema Mobile for handheld devices, a new version of the integrated media entertainment software PowerCinema. PowerCinema Mobile runs on the Windows Mobile operating system and consists of five major entertainment modules, including digital TV, FM radio, music, video, and photos.Read more Compro demonstrates award-winning VideoMate V600 standalone TV tuner box Compro Technology (Hall 2, E095, E095E) is showcasing its VideoMate V600 standalone TV tuner box at Computex. The VideoMate V600 is a high-resolution standalone TV box supporting resolutions up to 1680×1050, 1600×1200 and 1440×900 for watching analog TV shows on CRT/LCD/PDP monitors.Read more Foxconn showcasing full line of Bearlake motherboards Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry) is featuring a full line of PC products at Computex, including motherboards supporting both the Intel and AMD platforms, multimedia motherboards with an HDMI port, Nvidia GeForce 8000 series graphics cards, and a newly designed case and cooling solution.Read more Sunix offering video through USB solution As display prices continue to drop, users have looked for ways to connect more than one display to their computers, and for users with graphics cards that do not support two monitors, Taiwan-based Sunix is offering a unique solution.Read more Intel calls foul on Phenom versus Core 2 comparisons With AMD revealing information about its upcoming desktop processor (Phenom), the company has stated that it delivers around 15-40% better performance than Intel's Core 2 Duo processor (Conroe). This comment has set off Matt Dunford, worldwide chief benchmarking manager of Intel, who said Phenom processors should not be compared with Conroe, they should be compared with Penryn.Read more ARM CEO outlines future of mobile computing ARM CEO Warren East pointed out four major requirements for mobile computing for the future: always connected, high-performance low-power (HPLP), multimedia applications, and excellent Internet browsing experience.Read more SiS announces new mini-DTX motherboard for servers Silicon Integrated System (SiS) unveiled its first reference board based on the mini-DTX form factor at Computex. The board is designed for the home server market and is named Churchill.Read more Xceive claims smallest high-definition LCD TV copy ready design Xceive, a maker of hybrid silicon tuners for PC, TV and digital home, on June 5 announced its "Breckenridge" reference design for small-size and transportable hybrid TVs and is demonstrating what it claims is the world's smallest high-definition TV (HDTV) this week at the Computex.Read more Acer showcases new mini-PCs Acer is showcasing its Aspire X3600 6.5-liter mini-PC at Computex. The machine adopts the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, G33 chipset with integrated graphics, and ICH9-DH southbridge, and includes an MXM (mobile PCI Express module) slot for hardware expansion. The machine also supports the Intel Viiv platform for digital multimedia functions, noted sources at Acer.Read more Foxconn showing handset-use hinges Foxconn (Hai Precision Industry) displayed a range of handset-use hinges at the Computex show, indicating that the company has ventured into production of these key parts for handsets, according to market sources. Read more Asustek unveils ultra low-cost Eee PC Asustek Computer on June 5 unveiled its ultra low-cost notebook, the Eee, at Computex, with volume shipments to being in August, according to company chairman Jonney Shih.Read more Gigabyte offers solutions for embedded applications Computex visitors are getting a glimpse of what enterprise solutions Gigabyte-NCBU (Networking and Communication Unit) is going to introduce to the market in the second half of 2007. Read more Chi Lin features 17-inch capacity touch panels Chi Lin Technology, an affiliate of Chi Mei Group, is presenting a full range of display products including capacity touch panels, front projectors, industrial-use LCD monitors, LCD backlight units (BLUs) and light guide panels, at the ongoing Computex.Read more Multimedia makers hit into digital family market With Windows Vista promoting multimedia functions, TV card maker Avermedia Technologies is pushing its digital TV pen drives and PCI Express TV cards as the major force targeting the digital mobile market, while Logitech is aiming for the high-end digital family market with its diNovo controller.Read more CMC subsidiary to start shipments of anyX next quarter for a target of 50,000 units in 2007 Dawn TV Technology, a subsidiary of Taiwan's largest optical disc maker CMC Magnetics, is showcasing its new product anyX, a device functioning as a home audio/video base station between an Internet-connected PC or cable TV and mobile devices including 3G handsets, notebook PCs and PDAs, at Computex and will begin shipments in the third quarter with a target of 50,000 units for the year, according to the company.Read more Buyers to place more than US$1 billion worth of orders At Computex, Taiwan-based players may gain orders worth more than US$1 billion, with top items including PCs, digital photo frames, GPS devices, CD/VCD/DVD players, and digital music players, according to Taipei Computer Association (TCA), the organizer of the event.Read more Transcend to expand capacity in China by 50% this year Memory module maker Transcend Information is already seeing a five-fold sales increase for its NAND flash cards and USB drives this year, and the company is confident it will sustain strong sales through the rest of the year, as it expands its capacity in China and sales offices worldwide amid the anticipation that demand will pick up in the second half of the year.Read more Overclocking support draws spotlight to A-Data Although most of the products A-Data Technology is showcasing at Computex were already exhibited during the previous CeBIT show in Germany, the number-one memory module maker in Taiwan indicated that its booth will still attract the spotlight, especially for overclocking-orient memory modules targeted to gamers and performance users.Read more Memory players show guide DRAM has always been in the spotlight at Computex and this year is no different, with announcements such as DDR3 sure to stir up the technophiles' interest, while conversations about recent and future price trends in the DRAM and NAND flash markets will keep industry insiders busy. This year, Computex will host more than 20 memory-related booths, with most of them being module makers, though a limited number of chip suppliers will join the show. Read more Is ReadyBoost ready? Although the penetration of Windows Vista into the market is still in its early stages, a number of memory players have already introduced ReadyBoost drives (both Microsoft-validated and not) to support ReadyBoost functionality. While ReadyBoost now appears to be an area where these industry players are determined to make their presence felt, questions remain as to whether the new technology will find traction among end-users.Read more LED-based monitors shine at Computex Chi Mei is showing a RGB LED-based 22-inch LCD monitor during the ongoing Computex show while Ya Hsin Industrial, despite of facing financial troubles, is also making presence at Computex by highlighting two LCD widescreen monitors using an LED backlight. Read more AMD validated server program partners to showcase Barcelona AMD announced three vendors attending Computex are unveiling their server platforms demonstrating the industry's first native x86 quad-core solution, Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors (Barcelona). Barcelona processors are expected to deliver up to 50-80% performance and performance-per-watt improvements on a broad range of server applications over similar current generation AMD Opteron processors. Read more AMD announces small form factor solutions AMD announced the finalization of the DTX specification, an open standard initiated by AMD to enable the development of small form factor (SSF) PCs. AMD also introduced new 45-watt energy-efficient processors based on 65nm technology, the AMD Athlon X2 dual-core processor BE-2350 and the AMD Athlon X2 dual-core processor BE-2300 at Computex.Read more CyberTAN and Gemtek showcase converged devices Only two first-tier Taiwan leading network-equipment makers, CyberTAN Technology and Gemtek Technology, opted to display their latest products at the official venue of the Computex, as other makers chose to showcase their products at suites in nearby hotels.Read more Asustek returns to sound card market Asustek Computer has returned to the sound card market targeting the high-end market segment that offers substantial profits and which will reinforce the company's image as a high-end brand, according to the company.Read more Computex expected to draw 132,000 visitors Computex, currently the world's second and Asia's largest IT exhibition, is taking place at the Taipei World Trade Center from June 5-9 and is expected to attract 132,000 visitors, including 32,000 from abroad, according to the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and the Taipei Computer Association, organizers of the event.Read more DDR3, the long hello begins With Intel officially launching its DDR3-supporting Bearlake chipsets at Computex, industry players are lauding a next-generation SDRAM that promises upgrades in speed, higher bandwidth and lower power consumption than the current DDR2 platform. However, with DDR3 modules having a price premium as high as ten times that of DDR2 modules of the same density, most memory players agree that the market transition to DDR3 will not come until 2009.Read more Display show guide Less than 50 companies will feature optoelectronic display products at Computex. In 2006, as many as 119 optoelectronic-related companies participated in Computex. Read more Asustek aims to ship 4-5 million own-brand notebooks in 2007 Asustek Computer said it aims to ship 4-5 million own-brand notebooks in 2007 as it unveiled its latest notebook PCs on the eve of Computex.Read more Anadem looks to be bridge between notebook ODMs and channel Many of Taiwan's largest notebook ODMs will not be taking part in Computex, so a number of channel players looking to source notebooks at the show will be in contact with a company called Anadem.Read more Digital photo frames a new opportunity for LCD players Digital photo frames have been available in the market for years but sales have not picked up until recently, as price points have finally moved to an affordable range, according to industry sources. Read more Harpertown and Barcelona do battle in Taipei One major area that will draw people's attention at this year's Computex will be the showdown between Intel's 45nm Harpertown and AMD's Barcelona in the native quad-core server CPU arena.Read more Motherboard and graphics card show guide With just a few exceptions, most of the motherboard and graphics card vendors can be found in Hall 2 making it fairly convenient to get information on the latest developments without covering a large distance.Read more VIA announces new ultra-mobile device VIA Technologies announced its new NanoBook UMD (ultra-mobile device) at Computex, which, according to the company, packs the performance, connectivity and functionality of a notebook PC into a sleek and light ultra-portable clamshell form factor that weighs less than 850g.Read more SiS announces new mini-DTX motherboard for servers Silicon Integrated System (SiS) unveiled its first reference board based on the mini-DTX form factor at Computex. The board is designed for the home server market and is named Churchill.Read more Acer showcases new mini-PCs Acer is showcasing its Aspire X3600 6.5-liter mini-PC at Computex. The machine adopts the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, G33 chipset with integrated graphics, and ICH9-DH southbridge, and includes an MXM (mobile PCI Express module) slot for hardware expansion. The machine also supports the Intel Viiv platform for digital multimedia functions, noted sources at Acer.Read more Biostar expands lineup to industrial PC solutions In addition to demonstrating its latest model motherboards and graphics cards during Computex, Biostar Microtech International will be showcasing products from its newly established industrial PC division (called APP).Read more Mio presents Navsteadi navigation technology Mio Technology has announced its new Navsteadi navigation technology at Computex (TICC Hall 4, Booth 101B). Navsteadi brings in-dash like positioning accuracy and reliability to portable navigation systems.Read more LCD monitors with additional functions compete for spotlight To further boost demand, LCD monitor vendors and makers are now developing new technologies and fuctions for LCD monitor users. During Computex, several LCD monitors with various new features are gaining a lot of attention.Read more ECS rolls out Intel 3 series chipset motherboards Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) unveiled its latest motherboard series at Computex. The new series includes the new P35T-A and G33T-M2 motherboards based on the latest Intel 3 series (Bearlake) chipsets.Read more SanDisk launches 64GB SSD for notebooks SanDisk has expanded its line of solid state drive (SSD) products with the introduction of a 64GB SSD aimed at both enterprise users and early adopter consumers such as gamers. SanDisk 1.8-inch UATA 5000 and 2.5-inch SATA 5000 SSD products, which already are available in a 32GB capacity, are compatible as drop-in replacements for hard disk drives in most mainstream notebook computers.Read more Memory module makers to highlight DDR3 - and so much more Memory module makers including Kingston Technology, A-Data Technology, Apacer Technology, Pretec, Kingmax Digital, Walton Chaintech and Team Group, as well as leading DRAM maker Qimonda will be showcasing the a number of new memory products at Computex, including DDR3 at speeds up to 1500MHz, GDDR3 graphics DRAM, flash-based solid state drives (SDDs), and the Taiwan-developed miCARD platform that combines MMC and USB functionality.Read more NXP launches 802.11n module for wireless home connectivity NXP Semiconductors today launched a consumer electronics grade module for 802.11n wireless local area network (WLAN) applications. The new solution, MRX2000, enables higher throughput of rich content for quality critical applications, allowing for faster, more powerful wireless connectivity between everyday multimedia devices.Read more Corsair claims fastest DDR3 Corsair has unveiled what it calls the world's fastest production DDR3 memory rated at a 1,600MHz (PC3-12,800) and the world preview of the Corsair Dominator memory running at 2,000MHz (PC3-16,000).Read more Toshiba showcases slim HD DVD rewritable drive to mobile PCs Toshiba Storage Device Division (SDD) has announced its first slim HD DVD-RW drive for mobile PCs, further extending high-definition (HD) recording capabilities to the IT arena. The new drive can read, write and rewrite to HD DVD-RW discs, as well as read and write to HD DVD-R discs and standard DVD and CD discs.Read more Shuttle planning to ship stand-alone XPC motherboards During a recent interview with Digitimes to be published during Computex, a Shuttle representative revealed that the company is planning to start shipping stand-alone motherboards for its XPC line of small form factor (SFF) PCs.Read more Proton highlights new range of LCD TVs Proton Electronic Industrial will showcase new series of LCD TVs ranging from 32- to 57-inch models at Computex, according to the company. Read more Nvidia hits handheld market with AP and GPU Nvidia is heading toward the handheld market with its AP (application processor) and handheld GPU (graphics processor unit) technologies, revealed Michael Rayfield, general manager of handheld GPU, Nvidia in an interview with Digitimes. He believes the company's AP will take the lead in the handheld chips market.Read more NXP to volume produce ultra low-cost handset chip solutions in 1Q08, to show solutions at Computex NXP Semiconductor is expected to start volume production of ultra low-cost handset chip solutions in the first quarter of 2008, with the solutions already being designed at makers in Taiwan, China and South Korea, according to sources at Taiwan-based companies. The company on May 31 announced it will show its PNX 4903 solution at Computex.Read more PC makers pick highlights of Computex At the upcoming Computex, Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system (OS) and Intel's Santa Rosa notebook platform will be among the highlights, according to PC makers.Read more AMD expands embedded line with Sempron 2100+ processor with 9W power envelope AMD has announced an expansion of its embedded solutions offerings to include the new AMD Sempron 2100+ and the AMD Geode LX 800@0.9W processor, the latter which can now support designs to be deployed in harsh temperature environments.Read more Acer to showcase 6.5-liter desktop PCs at Computex Acer will showcase its new-series of 6.5-liter mini desktop PCs, built with CPUs from Intel, at the upcoming Computex show, according to company sources.Read more More PC hardware companies to take part in FiringSquad Invitational Tournament this year More PC hardware makers are invited to participate in this year's FiringSquad Invitational Tournament to be held on June 7 in conjunction with the Computex show, according to sources close to the event.Read more Asustek to showcase bamboo-like leather notebook at Computex Asustek Computer will unveil a prototype of a new notebook with its cover decorated with bamboo-like leather at the upcoming Computex show, according to company sources.Read more MIPS introduces new synthesizable 32-bit processor in Taiwan MIPS Technologies introduced its latest 32-bit MIPS 32 74K processor in Taiwan on May 25, highlighting the performance leap that this new generation processor delivers.Read more Motherboard makers to showcase more Bearlake at Computex Although several versions of the Intel Bearlake family of chipsets will not be released until the third quarter of 2007, motherboard makers will have sample products on show during Computex, according to sources at Taiwan-based motherboard makers.Read more IPC makers not expected to showcase Bearlake at Computex Taiwan-based IPC (Industrial PC) makers, including Diamond Flower Electric Instrument (DFI) will not be showcasing Bearlake-based products at Computex, according to sources in the IPC market.Read more Intel to showcase Harpertown at Computex With AMD scheduled to showcase its new quad-core Opteron processors (Barcelona) at Computex, Intel also plans to demonstrate its 45nm quad-core server processors (Harpertown) at the show, according to sources at server makers.Read more AMD DTX platform may gain upper hand in SFF market With motherboard makers expected to push AMD's DTX SFF (small form factor) motherboard platforms at Computex, mini-ITX and micro-ATX platforms might be facing pressure, noted market sources.Read more Intel and AMD to highlight next generation processors at Computex Intel will showcase its next-generation Penryn 45nm processor at the upcoming Computex show, while AMD will also demonstrate its native Quad-Core Opteron processors (Barcelona), during the show, according to sources.Read more No Computex for Nvidia Nvidia has made the decision not to participate at Computex, according to sources at the company. However, it will maintain a small display room during the time.Read more

NXP Semiconductors today launched a consumer electronics grade module for 802.11n wireless local area network (WLAN) applications. The new solution, MRX2000, enables higher throughput of rich content for quality critical applications, allowing for faster, more powerful wireless connectivity between everyday multimedia devices.Optimized for HD video streaming in both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, the module can be integrated into a number of applications including set-top boxes (STBs), digital media adapters, TVs, residential gateways, routers, game consoles, media center applications, IP STBs, digital video recorders and home cinema systems. As a result, consumers can enjoy their multimedia content when and where they want to in the home. Together with a 2x3 transceiver and a MAC/baseband processor chip set, the NXP MRX2000 features RF front-end technology which enables customers and end-users to maximize the benefits afforded by the emerging IEEE 802.11n standard. Unlike its predecessors, the data throughput, spectrum availability, immunity to multipath interference, and picture quality required by HD video can be achieved in properly implemented 802.11n Wi-Fi networks using this module.The NXP MRX2000 features a convolution code and an advance code (LDPC), uses maximum likelihood, and includes a 2x3 MIMO detector - all of which boost performance. The 2x3 MIMO detector makes the solution more attractive and cost effective than 3x3 MIMO solutions, while the 5GHz band support (in addition to legacy 2.4GHz) ensures the network does not interfere with other household applications like microwave ovens, baby monitors, cordless phones and Bluetooth devices. The 802.11n feature set also includes advanced aggregation, which enhances MAC efficiency; fast link adaptation (FLA), which optimizes real home performance; and, the embedded quality of service (QoS) provided through EDCA plus admission control ensures that users can enjoy hours of picture perfect video without interruption. As well as the consumer, the new 802.11n module offers numerous benefits to NXP customers. The solution can be easily integrated through various electrical and mechanical interface choices (mPCI, NXP Semiconductors proprietary interface, ST Microelectronics proprietary interface, USB2.0, PCI Express) and supports drivers for all of the mainstream operating systems (Linux 2.4, Linux 2.6, Kernel Series, Windows CE 5.0-6.0, Windows XP and Windows Vista).

Corsair has unveiled what it calls the world's fastest production DDR3 memory rated at a 1,600MHz (PC3-12,800) and the world preview of the Corsair Dominator memory running at 2,000MHz (PC3-16,000).Live demonstration of the new Dominator memory will be on display in the Corsair VIP suite (#1334) at the Grand Hyatt Hotel during Computex Taipei 2007. The TWIN3X2048-1600C10D Dominator is the latest addition to the Corsair line of high-performance memory modules.Also on display is the upcoming generation of DDR3 Dominators, ranging from 1GB modules running at over 2,000MHz and 2GB modules showing performance promise for 64-bit based applications. All DDR3 products have been developed to support the new Intel P35 and X38 Express platforms.The TWIN3X2048-1600C10D Dominator will be available shortly after Computex. Both XMS3 DHX and XMS3 Classic products are currently available.All DDR3 modules operate at lower memory voltages to deliver better performance with the same amount of power when compared to DDR2. Dynamic I/O signal termination and on-die dynamic termination (ODT) reduce the reflective signals transmitted to standby RAMs, thereby enabling support for higher memory frequencies. A larger prefetch means more data is immediately available for the processor and the differential data strobe reduces noise while accessing data, especially at higher frequencies.As with their DDR2 counterparts, DDR3 Dominator and XMS3 DHX feature Corsair's DHX technology – a quad-layer heat sink design that optimizes memory performance and reliability by maximizing thermal dissipation. With DHX Technology, heat is removed via two paths – the leads of the BGA chips into the PCB (convective cooling) and the back of the BGA packages into the custom designed extruded aluminum heat sinks (conductive cooling)."The enthusiast community demands solutions that push the envelope and are capable of delivering the highest level performance experience, and very fast DDR3 is the next step in delivering cutting-edge computing," said Steve R. Peterson, director of chipset and graphics marketing, Intel.

Toshiba Storage Device Division (SDD) has announced its first slim HD DVD-RW drive for mobile PCs, further extending high-definition (HD) recording capabilities to the IT arena. The new drive can read, write and rewrite to HD DVD-RW discs, as well as read and write to HD DVD-R discs and standard DVD and CD discs.Toshiba's SD-L912A enables mobile PCs to replace larger desktop systems in the home with this additional (HD) functionality. The drive allows the backup of large-capacity PC hard disk drives to reusable HD DVD-RW discs and provides capabilities to store HD digital content. HD DVD-RW functionality also opens the door to a wide range of applications involving storage and rewriting of large volumes of data, noted Toshiba.Scheduled for sample shipments in July, the SD-L912A supports high-speed read and write for standard DVD and CD discs. The new drive is compliant with the EU RoHS directive on environmentally hazardous substances, which came into effect in July 2006.Toshiba will feature the SD-L912A at Computex 2007 in Taipei, Taiwan, June 5-9, in the Toshiba Digital Media Network Taiwan Corporation booth (#B1234). Toshiba slim HD DVD-RW Specifications Model name SD-L912A Read/Write speed Write: HD DVD-R SL (single layer): 2x; HD DVD-R DL (dual layer): 1x; HD DVD-RW SL: 1x; HD DVD-RW DL: 1x; DVD-RAM: Max. 3x; DVD-R SL: Max. 4x; DVD-R DL: Max. 2x; DVD-RW: Max. 4x; DVD+R SL: Max. 4x; DVD+R DL: Max. 2.4x; DVD+RW: Max. 4x; CD-R: Max. 16x; CD-RW: 4x; High Speed CD-RW: Max. 10x; Ultra Speed CD-RW: 10x Read: HD DVD-R SL: 2.4x; HD DVD-R DL: 1x; HD DVD-RW SL:1x; HD DVD-RW DL: 1x; HD DVD-ROM: 2.4x; DVD: Max. 8x; CD: Max. 24x Interface ATAPI Buffer capacity 8MB MTBF 60,000 hours Power source +5V (allowance +/-5%) Operating temperature 5-50 degrees C (excluding media) External dimensions (W x H x D) 128.0mm × 12.7mm × 126.0mm Weight 170g (typical) Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, June 2007Toshiba SD-L912APhoto: Company

Nokia recently unveiled three new phones, the mid-range Nokia 6500 classic and Nokia 6500 slider phone and the Luna.The 6500 classic and 6500 slider are both third generation WCDMA phones. The 6500 classic has quad-band GSM is 9.5mm thick and comes with 1GB of internal memory. The phone also has a 2-megapixel camera with a dual LED flash and an integrated music player. A unified micro-USB connector simplifies charging, audio and data connectivity by consolidating them into a single compact port, noted Nokia. This allows for the Nokia 6500 classic to be easily used as a high-capacity flash drive or to be charged directly from a laptop computer – all with one cable. The Nokia 6500 classic is expected to be available during the third quarter of 2007 at an estimated retail price of 320 euros before taxes and subsidies.The Nokia 6500 slider phone features a 3.2-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and autofocus, a dual LED flash and 8x digital zoom. A TV-out jack allows pictures or video on the phone to instantly viewed on any television with standard RCA inputs. The Nokia 6500 slide is expected to be available during the third quarter of 2007 at an estimated retail price of 370 euros before taxes and subsidies.The Nokia 8600 Luna has quad-band GSM connectivity and a 2-megapixel camera. The Nokia 8600 Luna is expected to be available during the second quarter of 2007 at an estimated retail price of 700 euros before taxes and subsidies.The Nokia 6500 classic handsetPhoto: CompanyThe Nokia 6500 slider phonePhoto: CompanyThe Nokia Luna handsetPhoto: Company

Lanner Electronics has announced the addition of the FW-6440 and FW-6490, two entry-level network communication platforms designed for rapid deployment in low-power and cost-sensitive security applications. "Our customers have been demanding this technology, and today we are happy to deliver," said Lawrence Chao, Executive Vice President. "With VIA C3 platforms quickly reaching end-of-life, Lanner is pleased to offer system integrators a superior migration option with rich integrated features." The competitive small business market requires hardware that performs well and is cost effective, said Lanner. Based on VIA CN700 architecture, the FW-6440 and FW-6490 deliver a value-proposition for small business security solutions.With an onboard VIA C7 processor up to 2GHz which features the integrated PadLock Security engine, software engineers can leverage hardware acceleration engines to increase system performance. Furthermore, since these two models share a common architecture, customer's can interchange between both desktop and rackmount form factors, without modifying application code.Both models include four integrated Ethernet ports with one pair supporting abnormal state packet bypass, allowing easy deployment in front-line security applications where reliability is a key concern. Moreover, these products include optional networking modules inclusive of a 4-port switch or extra Ethernet port, allowing you to deliver innovative and value adding solutions, right out of the box, highlighted Lanner. More information about the Lanner FW-6440 and FW-6490 are available on the Lanner website.Lanner FW-6490 network appliancePhoto: Company

SiS has announced that its Windows Vista ready chipset, SiS671FX, has been adopted by NEC Computers Asia Pacific for the company's latest desktop PC L1030.Using the SiS671FX chipset as the core of the system, the NEC L1030 desktop PC supports Intel Core 2 Duo CPUs up to 1066MHz FSB, and DDR2 667/533 memory up to 4GB. The built-in SiS Mirage 3 graphics engine enables the NEC L1030 to fully release the potential of Windows Vista, and deliver excellent animation or gaming performance, said SiS. In addition, the SiS671FX equips a PCI Express x16 slot for an extra add-on high-end graphics card. The NEC L1030 PC also features the SiS968 southbridge chipset. NEC L1030 specification Item Detail CPU Intel Core 2 Duo CPU up to 1066MHz FSB Memory DDR2 667/533 up to 4GB VGA SiS Mirage 3 or PCI-Express x16 slot for discrete graphics cards Chipsets Northbridge: SiS671FX Southbridge: SiS968 Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, May 2007NEC Desktop PC L1030Photo: Company

Kingston Technology has announced two USB microSD reader-plus-card bundles designed to enhance the moving of data between multiple mobile phones, PCs and digital devices. Available immediately, the new USB readers ship with either a 1GB or 2GB capacity microSD card. Designed with a USB connector and memory expansion slot that accepts the microSD card format, the mobile device-ready reader bundle eliminates the need to carry additional USB cables and reduces wait times typically associated with Bluetooth transfers between cell phones and PCs. The new USB microSD reader/card bundle features a red reader for the 2GB card combo and black for the 1GB version. When in use, the USB microSD reader appears as a separate drive letter (for example E:\) and data transfer is as easy as drag and drop. The USB microSD reader/card is ultra portable and with the included key loop, can be hung from a mobile phone as a convenient digital data moving solution. Kingston USB microSD reader plus card specifications Part number Product description MSRP (US only) FCR-MRR+SDC/2GB USB microSD Reader (Red) + 2GB microSD Card US$37.00 FCR-MRB+SDC/1GB USB microSD reader (black) + 1GB microSD card US$19.00 Source: Company Kingston USB microSD reader Features and specifications: Dimensions: 1.29" x 0.60" x 0.30" (32.89mm x 15.3mm x 7.66mm) Speed rating: Up to 13MB/sec read; 3.5MB/sec write Compliant standards: USB 2.0, SD 2.00 (reader); SD Association specification standard (card) Weight: 0.010 lbs. / 4.6g Operating temperature: 32° to 140°F (0° to 60°C) Storage temperature: -40° to 185°F (-40° to 85°C) System requirements: USB (1.1 and above); Windows Vista (ReadyBoost not supported), XP (SP1 and above), Windows 2000 (SP3 and above); Mac OS (10.x and above) Guarantee: Two-year warranty on USB microSD reader; lifetime on microSD memory card. Source: CompanyThe Kingston 1GB microSD card combo (black reader) or a 2GB card version (red reader). Photo: Business Wire

Fujitsu has announced that it has updated its lineup of hard disk drives (HDDs) for enterprise applications. The new product line includes 2.5-inch drives running at 15,000-rpm which support the mainstream Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA interfaces, providing a one-stop solution to meet an increasingly diverse array of market needs.Enterprise customers are looking for HDDs that deliver better I/O performance, lower heat levels, lower power consumption, more sophisticated processing performance, and higher reliability. With its new line of 2.5-inch drives running at 15,000-rpm and 2.5-inch drives supporting the SATA interface, Fujitsu can meet all of these needs, said the company. Supporting SAS and other traditional interfaces, the new line-up includes the MBB2 series of 2.5-inch drives running at 10,000-rpm, as well as Fujitsu's first 2.5-inch drives running at 15,000-rpm, the MBC2 series, and the MBA3 series of 3.5-inch drives running at 15,000-rpm. Each of these series boasts best-in-class specifications and are ideal for server and storage implementations, said Fujitsu.Fujitsu is also introducing the MHW2 BK series of 7,200-rpm 2.5-inch drives that are SATA compatible and designed for 24-hour continuous operation. Available in capacities up to 120GB, they are Fujitsu's first SATA-compatible HDDs that also include built-in functions designed to minimize the adverse effects of Rotational Vibration. All four new series of HDDs are RoHS-compliant, according to Fujitsu.For Fujitsu's fiscal year 2007 the company aims to sell 500,000 units of its MHW2 BK; two million units of its MBA3; two million units of its MBB2; and one million units of the MBC2 drives.Fujitsu's updated enterprise hard drivePhoto: Company

Dell has unveiled three consumer systems – the XPS 410n and Dimension E520n desktop PCs and the Inspiron E1505n notebook – that are now available with Ubuntu 7.04 Linux as the factory installed operating system.Dell is offering hardware options on each system that have the most mature and stable Linux driver support, according to the company, which added that these hardware options have been thoroughly tested and certified by Canonical (the commercial sponsor of Ubuntu). For hardware options not offered with this release, Dell is working with the vendors of those devices to improve the maturity and stability of their associated Linux drivers, and expects to have a broader range of hardware support with Linux over time. Model Inspiron E1505n Dimension E520n XPS 410n CPU Intel Pentium Dual Core T2080 Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 Memory 512MB shared memory 1GB shared memory 1GB shared memory VGA Intel Media Accelerator 950 Graphics 256MB Nvidia GeForce 7300LE TurboCache 256MB Nvidia GeForce 7300LE TurboCache Price Starting at US$599 Starting at US$599 Starting at US$849 LCD 15.4-inch TrueLife WXGA display 17-inch flat panel display 19-inch flat panel display Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, May 2007Dell XPS 410n Photo: Company