| AMD/ATI Intros Radeon HD 3800 Series |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 19, 2007 - 6:58 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://ati.amd.com/products/radeonhd3800/index.html |
AMD/ATI introduced the Radeon HD 3800 Series of graphics processing units. As the world's first series of graphics processors to deliver Microsoft's DirectX 10.1 support, 55nm process technology and tri and quad multi-GPU support with ATI CrossFireX. Two variants of the family will be launched at this moment: the Radeon HD 3850 features 256MB of GDDR3 memory and has prices from USD 179; and the Radeon HD 3870 with 512MB GDDR4 memory will cost from USD 219.
The new models has Unified Video Decoder (UVD), which ensures exceptional platform efficiency and image quality in HD-DVD and Blu-ray decoding for both H.264 and VC-1 specifications. Enhanced HDMI functionality also continues on this series of products with integrated HDCP and audio for HDMI video.
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| Tempest Intros i5400 S5397, S5393, S5396, and S5392 Platforms |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 16, 2007 - 3:38 PM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.tyan.com/product_board.aspx |
Tempest revealed their new motherboards i5400 S5397, S5393, S5396, and S5392, which support Intel’s Xeon 5400 processor.
Designed to be a high-performance platform, the Tempest i5400 S5397 has a 1600/1333MHz front side bus, sixteen FBDIMM 533/667/800 memory slots providing up to 128 GB of system memory capacity. With two high-speed x16 PCI-E Gen 2 expansion slots, it can support an I/O expansion card or graphics card. With onboard Firewire 1394, this board is an excellent graphics rendering platform.
The Tempest S5393, features eight FBDIMM-533/667/800 memory slots and will support, the new high-speed Gen 2 (x16) PCI Express standard.
The S5396 features a total of eight memory slots, two high-speed Gen 2 (x16) PCI-E expansion slot capabilities, and onboard Firewire 1394 interface. The Tempest S5392 is equipped with four memory slots and a single Gen 2 x16 PCI Express expansion slot.
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| HIS Unveils Radeon HD 3870 |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 16, 2007 - 10:34 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.hisdigital.com/html/product_ov.php?id=354&view=yes |
HIS unveils the HIS Radeon HD 3870 512MB GDDR4 card, with 666 million transistors on 55nm fabrication process. The card features 320 stream processors, PCI Express 2.0 and DirectX 10.1 support. Check the specifications: - Chipset: Radeon HD 3800
- Clock: 775 MHz
- Mermory: 512 MB GDDR4
- Memory interface: 256 bits
- Memory clock: 2400 MHz
- Max. Resolution: 2x 2560x1600 (Dual dual-link)
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| Transcend Intros SD/MMC Card Reader S5 |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 15, 2007 - 8:26 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.transcendusa.com/ |
Transcend announces the new SD/MMC Card Reader S5. Compatible with USB 2.0, the new compact reader has high-speed data transfer up to 480Mb/s. Supports direct input of SDHC (SD 2.0), SD, MMC and RS-MMC, and miniSDHC, miniSD, microSDHC, microSD/TransFlash, MMCmicro with adapter.
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| Prolink Intros PixelView PlayTV USB 415 |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 14, 2007 - 11:34 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.prolink.com.tw/ |
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Prolink announces PixelView PlayTV USB 415 which brings to laptop some TV features. The card owns silicon tuner for Analog TV receptions with real-time MPEG2 recording. Users can be schedule recording, auto scan TV cannel and control the remote control. It is compliant with Windows Vista Media Center and turns PC to TV.
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| Transcend Releases 6 GB SDHC Card |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 13, 2007 - 9:33 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.transcendusa.com/products/Modlist.asp?CatNo=78&LangNo=0 |
Transcend has released a 16 GB SDHC card, which is based on the generation 2.0 of SD cards and supports the FAT32 file system format. The card features fast data transfer speeds (guaranteed minimum write speed of 6MB/s) and can store over 8,000 high-resolution 7-megapixel JPG photos. It also comes with Error Correcting Code (ECC) to automatically detect and fix errors.
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| Thermaltake Toughpower 1500W |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 13, 2007 - 9:04 AM PST |
| Category: Power |
| More Info: http://www.thermaltake.com/product/Power/ToughPower/w0171/w0171.asp |
Thermaltake announces its top of the line PSU, Toughpower 1500W. According to Thermaltake, the new PSU has the highest output wattage among all SLI certified PSU in the market.
The Toughpower 1500W comes with four 6pin PCI-E connectors and four 8pin PCI-E connectors. Moreover, it possesses four independent +12V rails, stable voltage (±3%), 140mm dual ball bearing fan, and a high efficiency of over 85%. 
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| Transcend Releases the Ultra-Tiny JetFlash T3 |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 9, 2007 - 11:37 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.transcendusa.com/Products/ModDetail.asp?LangNo=0&ModNo=... |
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Transcend launched the JetFlash T3, an ultra-tiny USB flash drive. It measures only 30.2mm x 12.3mm x 2.4mm (L x W x D) and weighs 2 g. Most of the tiny USB flash drives are fragile and bend or break easily, but TRanscend guarantees that the JetFlash T3 is designed to be extra-rugged. Using a special COB (Chip On Board) manufacturing technique that molds the memory chip and circuit board into the drive's unbreakable Polycarbonate casing, the T3 is more solid and robust than even full-sized flash drives, says the manufacturer. Jet Flash T3 comes in 1GB and 2GB versions.
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| ECS Launches New Mobo for AMD Phenom |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 9, 2007 - 11:33 AM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Products/ProductsDetail.aspx?Category... |
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ECS has launched a new motherboard for AMD platform, powered by AMD 770 North Bridge controller and ATI SB600 South Bridge controller. It provides support for Athlon and Sempron family processors, including the latest AMD Phenom processor. The motherboard features a PCI Express 2.0 X16 slot, Supports the latest Hyper Transport 3.0 technology, dual channel DDR2 800 memory up to 32 GB, four SATAII ports, Gigabit LAN, 8-channel High Definition Audio output, 6 X USB 2.0 ports and 1 X eSATA port.
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| Verbatim Intros Color-background LightScribe DVDRs |
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| Eye-Fi and Wintec Launches a WiFi SD Card |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 7, 2007 - 7:58 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.eye.fi/ |
Wintec Industries and Eye-Fi join forces to release the world's first wireless memory card for digital cameras. The WiFi card, which also works as a regular SD card, provides camera users to share photos instantly. Camera users can send photographs directly to home computers and online photo or social networking sites for instant sharing or printing. It also offers 2 GB of storage capacity and works with 802.11g, 802.11b and backwards-compatible 802.11n wireless networks. It is compatible with Picasa, Flickr, Facebook, kodak gallery and much more.
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| OCZ Announced ReaperX Memory Series |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 7, 2007 - 7:17 AM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/memory/ocz_pc2_6400_reaperx_hpc_... |
OCZ announced the ReaperX memory series, a memory solution that utilizes a heat transfer technology. The DDR2 PC2-6400 ReaperX uses a dual metal heatpipe formation to offload heat and increase stability of memory modules. Each memory chip is in direct contact with a thermo-conductive pipe so the heat is quickly dissipate through the aluminum fin array, guarantees OCZ. The new modules DDR2-800 have 4GB capacity (2x 2GB kits) with 4-4-3-15 timings.
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| GlacialTech Releases IGLOO 5710 Silent and IGLOO 5710 PWM CPU Cooler |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 6, 2007 - 6:54 AM PST |
| Category: Cooling |
| More Info: http://www.glacialtech.com/product/product.htm |
GlacialTech launched the IGLOO 5710 Silent and IGLOO 5710 PWM CPU cooler. The design incorporates a combination of three pipes that dissipate the heat from the CPU directly into the heatsink fins.
The Silent version has a low decibel (19dB), high volume (35.8 cfm) fan which is 92mmx92mmx25mm in dimension and runs at 1600 rpm.
The PWM version has an adjustable speed fan which ranges from 800~2600rpm, with a maximum volume throughput of 51.6cfm. The fan at full speed puts out 29 dB maximum.
Both coolers support AMD or Intel processors. The Intel CPU models supported are: all Celerons, Pentium D 3.4GHz, Prescott 3.4GHz, Core 2 Duo E6700 2.66GHz, Core 2 Duo E6800 2.93GHz, Core 2 Duo QX6700/6800/6850, Core2 Quad Processor Q6600/6700, Core2 Quad Processor Q6600.
The AMD CPU models supported are: Sempron, Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core, Athlon X2 Dual-Core, Opteron, Dual-Core Opteron, Second-Generation Opteron, Third-Generation Opteron.
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| Saitek Announces Cyborg Keyboard |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 5, 2007 - 7:03 AM PST |
| Category: Input |
| More Info: http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/cykeyv2.htm |
Saitek released the cyborg keyboard for gamers. It features customisable backlighting, adjustable brightness and touch-sensitive, backlit dashboard control panel.The 12 programmable ‘Cyborg’ keys allows the gamer to disable the Windows keys and configure the colour and brightness of your gaming keys at the touch of a button. It has gold-plated connectors for USB 2.0 and Audio and works with Windows XP, XP64 and Windows Vista.  click to enlarge
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