| SanDisk and Sony Announced ’Memory Stick PRO-HG’ format |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: December 11, 2006 - 5:58 PM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.sony.com |
SanDisk and Sony announced the 'Memory Stick PRO-HG' format, an expanded format from the 'Memory Stick PRO'. This new Duo-sized card ups the maximum storage capacity to 32GB and uses an 8-bit parallel interface in addition to a conventional serial and 4-bit parallel interface. It has a 60 MHz clock frequency and supports data transfer speed up to 480Mbps, three times faster as that of 'Memory Stick PRO' media. The minimum write speed at 8-bit parallel transfer is 120 Mbps, or 15MB/s.
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| Epson Rolls Out New Processor for Portable Devices |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: December 11, 2006 - 9:54 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.epson.co.jp/e/index.htm |
Epson has developed an application processor, the S1C33E08, to portable devices, which offers a one-chip solution integrating functions required for electronic dictionaries, e-books, color LCD control circuit, USB 2.0 device connectivity, and other portable devices features. It also brings a MP3 hardware accelerator which features a decoder and a playback API offer high-speed processing for easy MP3 playback. The color LCD control circuit is compatible with both STN-type and TFT-type liquid crystal displays.
Shipment of samples will begin in December 2006, and volume production is scheduled to start in February 2007. Full-scale production is expected to be 1 million units per month.
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| Samsung Intros WriteMaster SH-S183L |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: December 8, 2006 - 5:48 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.samsung.com/Products/OpticalDiscDrive/DVDWriter/OpticalDisc... |
Samsung announces the first 18X Serial ATA DVD burner on the market today, the new WriteMaster SH-S183L. It has SATA interface and offers transfer rates of 150MB/s, 300MB/s and 600MB/s. The SH-S183L features 8X double layer DVD, 18x single layer DVD, 48x CD-R and 32x CD-RW writing. You can reset to Maxspeed mode by using Magic Speed Program. The SH-S183L is shipping in the U.S. with an estimated Price of USD 89.99.
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| NVidia Intros nForce 680a SLI |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: December 7, 2006 - 2:26 PM PST |
| Category: Motherboard |
| More Info: http://www.nvidia.com/page/nforce_600a.html |
NVidia introduced today the nForce 680a SLI media and communications processor (MCP), designed for the new AMD Quad FX Platform. It allows users to build a system o run applications on multi-core-CPUs and display them on up to eight separate monitors. Store up to 9 TB of music, video and photo creations across as many as 12 hard drives and stream over up to four Gigabit Ethernet connections. It also supports up to 4 graphics cards, 12 SATA drives at 3 Gb/s, 4 PATA drives, 20 USB ports and 10 PCI slots.
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| Buffalo Announces 5.25" HD DVD Drive for Desktops Computers |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: December 7, 2006 - 4:16 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://buffalo.jp/products/new/2006/000367.html |
Buffalo announces the world's first 5.25" HD DVD drive for desktops computers. The HDV-ROM2.4FB runs HD DVD-ROM, HD DVD-R, DVD±R/RW, CD-ROM and CD-R/RW media. The new drive features a copy of Cyberlink’s PowerDVD HD DVD Edition software. It will be released in Japan later this month with an estimated price of USD 320.
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| Kingston Announces PC9600 and PC9200 Memory Modules |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: December 6, 2006 - 3:42 PM PST |
| Category: Memory |
| More Info: http://www.kingston.com/hyperx/products/khx_ddr2.asp |
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Kingston today announced the availability of two new DDR2 memory modules. The PC9600 has 1.2 GHz and the PC9200 has 1.1 GHz. They both have latencies of 5-5-5-15 and they are available in 512 MB and 1 GB modules or 1 GB and 2 GB dual channel kits. Prices ranges from USD 139 for the 512 MB 1.2 GHz DDR2 to USD 518 for the 2 GB 1.1 GHz DDR2 Kit.
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| Sparkle Unleashes GeForce 7300 GT |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: December 6, 2006 - 5:51 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.sparkle.com.tw/product.asp?id=49 |
Sparkle unleashes new Calibre P735+ Graphic Card. Based on NVidia G73, it supports shader model 3.0 games and high images resolutions of up to 2560 x 1600. The card also features double the capacity of video memory compared to other GeForce 7300 GT graphics cards. Check the specifications below:
- Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce 7300GT 80nm
- Core Clock: 560MHz
- Memory: 256MB GDDR3
- Memory Clock: 1400MwHz
- Memory Interface: 128-bit
- Bus Type: PCI-Express 16X
- RAMDAC: 400 MHz
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| Belkin Intros cable-Free USB Hub F5U301 |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: December 5, 2006 - 5:31 AM PST |
| Category: LAN |
| More Info: http://www.belkin.com/index.asp |
Belkin has announced a cable-Free USB Hub F5U301. Utilizing Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology with the Wisair chipset, this Hub allows you to place your laptop anywhere in the room and connect USB printers, cameras, scanners, and other devices to your computer wirelessly, from up to 30 feet away. It features 4 ports, a USB Dongle (that connects into your computer), and a Dongle stand to give you optimum wireless reception. Price: USD 199,99.
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| Thermaltake Intros Dual Power 520W Power Supply |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: December 5, 2006 - 4:49 AM PST |
| Category: Power |
| More Info: http://www.thermaltake.com/product/Power/PurePower/w0107_108/w0107w010... |
Thermaltake releases the new Dual Power 520W power supply , a 520 W when the 8 cm cooling fan is on. Without fan, the power output can reach 380 W. Three selectable fan switch for quiet computing under higher loads: 40°C, 45°C, or 55°C. It has active PFC and high efficienct (80%). The new power supply supports both AMD and Intel systems.
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| Microsoft Wireless Laser Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000 |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: December 4, 2006 - 5:00 PM PST |
| Category: Input |
| More Info: http://www.microsoft.com |
Microsoft releases the new Laser Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000, with Bluetooth technology. It has five programmable buttons, presenter navigation buttons, and blank screen button. Presenter Mouse works with two AAA batteries and features 6,000 fps tracking speed and 1,000 dpi resolution.
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| Benq Intros FP93G X+ LCD monitor |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: December 4, 2006 - 6:50 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.benq.com/products/index.cfm |
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Benq releases the world's fastest 19-inch LCD monitor, which features a 2ms gray-to-gray response time. The BenQ FP93G X+ employs original Advanced Motion Accelerator (AMA) technology that accelerates the twisting speed of liquid crystal by increasing the voltage. It also features high contrast ratio of 800:1 and comes with both traditional D-Sub and next generation DVI input support with a high brightness of 300 cd/m2.
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| Transcend Intros 8 GB JetFlash V10 |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: December 1, 2006 - 4:50 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: http://www.transcendusa.com/ |
Transcend has announced its new 8 GB JetFlash V10 USB 2.0 flash drive. The JetFlash V10 measures 64 x 21 x 10 mm and weighs only 11g. It has a PC-Lock function, an e-mail function, an auto-login function to automatically login to websites where you have a password and a secret zip function to compress and password protect saved files using AES encryption.
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| AMD Launches Quad FX Plataform |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 30, 2006 - 6:45 AM PST |
| Category: CPU |
| More Info: http://www.amd.com/us-en/0,,,00.html |
AMD rolls out today the Quad FX platform, which puts four cores on a dual-socket for the first time. The new plataform is based on two Athlon 64 FX dual-core processors. ASUS L1N64-SLI WS will be one of the first motherboard to use the new plataform.
The new processor FX-70 has clock frequency of 2600 MHz, system bus tech of 2000 MHz and voltage of 1.35-1.40. Its maximum temperature is 55-63ºC. The FX-72 has clock frequency of 2800 MHz, system bus tech of 2000 MHz and voltage of 1.35-1.40. Its maximum temperature is also 55-63ºC. The FX-74 has clock frequency of 3000 MHz, system bus tech of 2000 MHz and voltage of 1.35-1.40. Its maximum temperature is 56ºC. All of them use AMD’s socket F and are manufactured using a 90nm SOI process.
AMD is shipping the FX-74, FX-72 and FX-70 in pairs at USD 999, USD 799 and USD 599, respectively.
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| GeCube Rolls Out Radeon 1950PRO AGP |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 30, 2006 - 4:47 AM PST |
| Category: Video |
| More Info: http://www.gecube.com/products-detail.php?prod_cat_pid=9&prod_cat_... |
GeCube announced today the new Radeon 1950PRO AGP graphic card, which supports Shader Model 3.0, comes with 36 pixel pipelines, Avivo technology and Gecube Slim Fan Cooler. Check below the specifications:
- Model Name: GC-HV1950PGA3-D3
- Chipset: Radeon X1950Pro
- Core Frequency: 575MHz
- Memory Size: 256MB
- Memory Type: GDDR3
- Memory Bus: 256-bit
- Interface: AGP 8X
- Inputs: TV-Out, S-Video, HDTV-out, A/V port, DVI, Dual DVI
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| Maxtor HDs now have a 3-year limited warranty |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: November 29, 2006 - 10:21 AM PST |
| Category: Storage |
| More Info: www.maxtorsolutions.com |
Maxtor internal hard drive retail kits now have a three-year limited warranty, announced Seagate. The new warranty applies retroactively to all Maxtor branded Internal Hard Drive Kits in retail channel inventory, or purchased by consumers on or after October 1, 2006.
Maxtor Internal Hard Drive Retail Kits come in capacities up to 500GB. Its suggested retail price varies from USD 79.95 for 80GB to USD 239.95 for 500 GB.
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