If you're looking for a smaller display for home use then here's a cool display: the IOData display boast of 2x HDMI ports, and 5W +5 W speakers! Design-wise its OK, but if you're more interested in specification then it turns out to be very good.]]>
The IOData LCD-DTV192XBR monitor features 1,366 x 768 resolution, 5ms response time, 300cd/m2 brightness, 1,000:1 contrast, and 160/170 degrees viewing angle.
It is now available in the Japanese market for $331.
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Looking for a budget home theatre system? Check out the Myka ION nettop PC that doubles up as a home theater system. As the name indicated, the system is based on an NVIDIA ION chipset, providing enhanced graphics thanks to its in-built GeForce 9400 GPU.]]>
The Myka ION is based on an Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, and features 2GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, optional Blu-ray drive, Wireless, VGA, DVI and HDMI.
The desktop runs on Ubuntu Linux and includes Boxee and XBMC media center software as well as support for standard-definition Adobe Flash and Hulu's online streaming service.
It is priced starting at $379.
[via Electronista]
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If reports are to be believed then NVIDIA is all set to launch its Tegra 2 chip with twice as power as the original. And mind it, the original is pretty much powerful, it offers very good computational as well as graphics power for multimedia devices. So just imagine if Tegra 2 has to be twice as fast as the original then who powerful it would be.]]>
According to reports, the Tegra 2 will use ARM 9, a dual core ARM CPU, making computation even more faster.
The Tegra 2 is targeted for smartphones, and PMPs.
[via Fudzilla]
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Though AMD has unveiled its ATI Radeon HD 5800 graphics card series the HD 5870 is yet to be out. The word on internet has it it is an incredible card with amazing specification. Major attraction include 2GB of GDDR5 memory and 6x DisplayPorts!]]>
Thanks to AMD's Eyefinity technology and 6 DisplayPorts working on a multi-monitor set up would be pure fun.
As for other specification, the card will feature 1,600 stream processors, and will have GPU core and memory clocked at 850MHz and 4,800MHz, respectively.
[via Softpedia]
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So you thought Sony's VAIO X was the thinnest a laptop can get? Well, think again. Today Dell officially unveiled the Adamo XPS 13.4" laptop computer, boasting an uberslim profile of only 0.4-inches, ultimately making it the world's thinnest notebook computer. The pencil-thin Adamo XPS weighs just over 3 pounds and is targeted towards holiday season shoppers who doesn't mind blowing good sum of money on an amazing product.]]>
Inside its thin frame lies an Intel Core 2 Duo processor running at 1.4GHz.
Other features include 4GB of DDR3 memory, 128GB solid state drive storage, 13.4-inch WLED display, multi-touch trackpad, Wireless, Bluetooth, external DVD burner / Blu-ray drive, display port, 2xUSB 2.0, audio, Ethernet and Windows 7 operating system.
Dell expects to begin taking orders and shipping the Adamo XPS in time for the holidays. The Adamo XPS is priced starting at $1799.
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Now here's a calculated wild guess by an analyst who claims that NVIDIA is secretly working on an x86 processor to compete with Intel's and AMD's processors. According to the analyst the main reason behind this is the problems NVIDIA is currently facing regarding its main chipset business. ]]>
Doug Freedman of Broadpoint AmTech said, "Nvidia could become a supplier of x86 CPUs by necessity to preserve both GPU and chipset revenue."
Wondering what could be problems the world's graphics leader is facing?
Well, behind the scene NVIDIA is facing difficulties in selling its chipsets in market. The firm is involved in a spat with Intel over rights to develop chipsets for future Intel processors. On the other hand it is also facing trouble with AMD because the latter now owns ATI, one time arch rival of NVIDIA.
And as NVIDIA makes much of its money from chipset business it cannot afford losing its core business.
Also, the firm believes graphics processing unit will drive most computation in the future, and as NVIDIA is current leader in that segment, it is not impossible for NVIDIA it come out with a truly innovative product.
Only time will tell whether NVIDIA launches a CPU + GPU combo or not.
[via CDR Info]
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Here's a cool deal for people who already posses a powerful computer but have older generation monitors and keyboard-mouse set. Our channel partner LogicBUY is currently running a 20% special discount coupon on Samsung's 2494SW 24" 1080p widescreen LCD Monitor + Logitech Desktop MK300 Keyboard & Mouse. Together the whole bundle cost only $223.99, making it incredibly attractive for mainstream consumers.
Acer has one 3D laptop. Asus wants to score a point on Acer, and that's why the firm is planning to unveil not one, but two 3D laptop computers. Dubbed as the Asus G51J3D (15.6") and G72GX (17.3"), both of them are extreme machines boasting powerful specification including the latest Intel Core i7 series processor. But of course, the major attraction of these systems would be their 3D displays. No word on specification of the larger machine, but it is known that the G51J3D features NVIDIA GeForce GTX160M graphics card with 1GB of dedicated DDR3 video memory.]]>
The laptops features active-shutter technology, which is better suited for working with 1080p displays. Interesting thing about Asus's technology is that it allows up to 15 people to sit around the 3D laptop and watch a 3D film without the viewing angle causing problems.
In addition, the firm will ship one pair of special polarizing glasses.
Other features of G51J3D include 4GB RAM, and 2x 320GB HDD.
Asus will launch the G51J3D next month, and the G72GX during Q2 2010.
[via Reg Hardware]
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Well, there is only one person in this world, Michael Arrington, who can answer this question. But if several industry sources are to be believed then the reported CrunchPad is "indefinitely" delayed, if not dead. Wondering what could be the reason? Best guess is, rising cost.]]>
Unlike originally planned, the CrunchPad is looking costlier day-by-day, and that's why it is getting delayed. Otherwise by now you would be playing with this internet-only device.
"When Arrington first mentioned the CrunchPad effort in July, 2008, he was aiming for a $200 price tag. In April, 2009, when he already had some prototypes built, he said "you can sell it for $300 and probably not go out of business." In July, he told the New York Times it would cost "less than $300." That may no longer be possible."
As for my personal opinion, I wish the CrunchPad comes soon and sticks to its original pricing target of around $300. Because if that's going to cost more then it would be difficult selling it.
[via Business Insider]
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As we'd reported in the past Microsoft have started cutting its workforce. Till now the count has touched 800, and is on its way to touch 5,000 in near future. Though we're against large scale layoffs, Microsoft believes the layoffs were necessary in order to "increase efficiency and prioritize focus areas."]]>
The firm said, “Earlier this year, we announced that in order to reduce costs, increase efficiency and prioritize our focus areas, we would eliminate approximately 5,000 positions by June 2010. Today, we are eliminating around 800 positions spread across multiple businesses and locations and have completed our reduction plan sooner than we had anticipated 11 months ago. At the same time, we continue to hire in priority areas, but also understand that continuing to manage our businesses closely, as we always do, can mean additional headcount adjustments.”
[via Tom's Hardware]
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Here's a new Toshiba hard disk drive with nice 320GB storage capacity and a form factor of only 1.8-inch. The newest Toshiba drive is the industry's first drive to feature 320gigs storage capacity in 1.8" form factor. Thanks to its smaller footprint and high capacity, the drive would easily find its place in small, consumer electronic gadgets such as music players, UMPCs, MIDs, etc. ]]>
The dual platter MKxx33GSG series boast of areal density of 801Mbit/mm2 (516Gbpsi), the industry's highest for 1.8-inch HDDs, 5,400RPM rotational speed, 16MB data cache, and 830MB/s transfer rate.
The new drive, built using 160GB per-platter technology, is an energy efficient drive providing high durability and quiet seek operation.
The new Toshiba series HDD comes in 160GB, 250GB and 320GB capacities, and will be mass produced from this December.
On the other hand the firm also announced a 120GB HDD based on same form factor but with a reduced rotational speed on 4200RPM.
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Just recently HP had announced its G71t laptop computer. And guess what, the notebook is already on sale for $120 less. And don't think it might be because no one is buying this product. In fact the laptop is simply too good at it's price-point. The 17.3" system is powered by a dual core Intel Pentium Dual-core T4300 (2.1GHz) processor and provides 17.3" 900p LED display, DVD burner, GMA 4500MHD graphics, 802.11g WiFi, and 6-cell battery. What's more, you also get FREE upgrade to 3GB Memory, and FREE 500GB Hard Drive upgrade from 320GB. The HP G71t is based on Windows 7 operating system and is now available.
Walmart, the world's largest retailer will be offering a special gift to addicted shoppers this Saturday: buy an HP G60 laptop computer for only $298. Yes, a 15.6-inch system for only $298. And no, the laptop doesn't feature yesteryear's specification. You get an Intel Celeron 900 processor (2.2GHz), 3GB DDR2 RAM, 250GB HDD, GMA 4500M integrated graphics, 15.6" widescreen LCD display, DVD burner, 802.11b/g Wireless, 3x USB ports, VGA output, 6-cell battery and Windows 7 Home Premium OS.]]>
Simply too good at $298.
So if you're planning to buy a budget system with large display then swipe your credit this Saturday to obtain a nice computer system for unbelievably low price.
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The IronKey D200 is the latest "iron-strong" usb thumb drive from the house of IronKey, targeted towards business professionals for whom nothing matters more than data security. In fact these days keeping data secure on a pen drive is very important. Due to extreme portability of thumb drives it is easy to steal / miss place it. So if you want to keep your data safe no matter whether your drive is with you or stolen then bring home an IronKey D200 drive.]]>
Key Features of IronKey D200:
* Includes new policy enforcement, usability and field-maintenance capabilities
* Dual-channel architecture enables rapid data transfer rates
* Doubles as a strong authentication token
* Meets the rigorous security requirements for FIPS 140-2, Level 3 validation
* Provides secure management of encryption keys
* Self-defending against physical, malware and password attacks
It is available in up to 16GB capacity.
No word on pricing.
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