Kamis, 16 September 2010

Samsung PS50C490 - the most accessible 3D model of plasma TV

Samsung Electronics Company announced the sales on the Russian market of the new 3D plasma TV PS50C490 50-inch. According to the manufacturer, to date PS50C490 - is the most affordable 3D-TV company.


Quality as a two-dimensional and 3D-images in HD format has been achieved through the use of technologies such as Clear Image Panel, 600Hz Subfield Motion and DNLe. DNIe processor in this model supports 3D-signal in Full HD-resolution, while the technology 600 Hz Subfield Motion to avoid problems with displaying movements in dynamic scenes. It provides up to 12 subpoley each frame, making the contours sharper and sharper text.

Clear Image Panel - Samsung technology in the production of plasma panels. It involves the use of a panel design ultrathin film filter instead of glass, traditional for the products of other manufacturers. Clear Image Panel eliminates double reflection and provides excellent picture clarity and color for almost any viewing angle. Technology Clear Image Panel by using the thin filter also helped reduce the overall thickness of the shell.

Another new solution in 3D TV technology has PS50C490 Cinema Smooth tumble Movie Mode. It provides bright and clear picture, approximate to the original format, as in this theater.

Having supplied 3D television 490th series technology BD Wise, Samsung took care of the owners as Blu-Ray player, and about users who have not been able to acquire them. Designed for players that use the HDMI connection, the technology automatically determines the optimal solution for playing video and best tunes the image on the TV screen. A technology ConnectShare Movie (USB 2.0) allows you to view various multimedia content directly from a flash drive, external hard drive, digital camera or any other medium that supports USB connection. Also, TV has three HDMI inputs, which provide simple and convenient connection of various compatible audio and video devices. Standard HDMI provides an opportunity to import any content without compressing the data from digital camcorders and multimedia computers for playback on widescreen TV.

Anynet feature allows you to use one console to manage devices connected to your TV via HDMI.

IDF 2010: ExoPC, WeTab, JooJoo, ASUS EeePC 1015PEM and other tablets and netbooks

Also at IDF, demonstrated a lot of different devices based on processors Intel. Moreover, the solutions were shown on the new processor Intel Atom N550, Moorestown mobile platform and system-on-chip Intel CE4200 for consumer electronics. Some of them we have already mentioned in the news - this Tablet OpenPeak OpenTablet 7, Neofonie WeTab and others.


Also shown and netbooks, for example, ASUS EeePC 1015PEM and LG X140 on dual-core processor Intel Atom N550. In this case, they showed video 1080p, what would be needed before the accelerator Broadcom Crystal HD, and now, thanks to dual-core chip, the need for it anymore. Although HD Flash video while still not supported.

As for tablets, then at the event were presented with WeTab MeeGo and a number of devices on Windows-based processors Intel N450, 1 GB of RAM and a display with a diagonal of 10,1 or 11,6 inches. For example, the model ExoPC running Windows 7, customizable interface. By the way, ExoPC demonstrated to show the possibilities of technology WiDi Paul Otellini (Paul Otellini) on his speech, the start-IDF. In addition, the option was presented and ExoPC support networks WiMAX. Screened and tablet JooJoo and many other lesser-known models from Chinese manufacturers.

Rabu, 15 September 2010

Intel DP67BG motherboard for 32 nm chips Sandy Bridge

Also at IDF, Intel demonstrated a motherboard of its own design - Intel DP67BG. It is made in the ATX form factor and is based on chipset Intel P67. Intel DP67BG constructed on a PCB in black and supports 32 nm processors in the performance of LGA 1155 - Intel Core 2nd Generation (Sandy Bridge), which will start mass-produced by the end of this year. This motherboard is equipped with four DDR3 slots and two slots PCI-Express x16 connector cards in SLI mode or CrossFireX.


Besides that, Intel DP67BG has two slots SATA 6.0 Gbps, four SATA 3.0 Gbps, Gigabit Ethernet, eSATA port and two USB 3.0-powered controller Renesas. As for USB 2.0, then the 14 - six internal and 8 external. Also this motherboard supports multi-channel audio 7.1. Most likely, this decision will be released at the time of issuance of new 32 nm processor Intel, as well as payment of other major manufacturers, including ASUSTeK Computer, MSI, Gigabyte and so on.

Acer Revo 2 - Multimedia Nettop with touchscreen RevoPad

Also at IDF 2010, Acer has demonstrated Nettop Acer Revo 2, oriented to a greater extent, to use as a home multimedia solutions (set-top box). The device is built on a new SoC-Intel CE4100 chip for consumer electronics and operating system, Windows Media Center Embedded. At Acer Revo 2 contains ports HDMI, Ethernet, optical and analog audio outputs, a hard drive and a compartment for a thin optical drive.
Acer Aspire REVO R3610-U9012 - Ultra-slim desktop - 1 x Atom 330 / 1.6 GHz - RAM 2 GB - HDD 1 x 160 GB - GF 9400 - Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : 802.11b/g/n (draft) - Windows 7 Home Premium - Monitor : none

It is interesting that this comes with Nettop control - RevoPad. It can serve as something of a touchpad or touchscreen QWERTY keyboard. This panel is moved into the front of the device, initially the surface is quite homogeneous and without any signs of keys. However, the touch of a button, turn on lights and RevoPad into a keyboard. Issue Acer Revo 2 is scheduled for the first half of next year, it is not clear how much the device would cost.

ASUS Eee PC 1015PEM - 10,1-inch netbook with a dual-core Intel Atom N550

ASUS has announced the release of 10.1-inch netbooks Eee PC 1015PEM, equipped with a new dual-core Intel Atom N550. As the producer, through the use of the new Intel Atom N550 netbook provides high speed intensive applications, including games and Adobe Flash. It is 23% or more than the usual single-core processor netbooks. Despite the increased performance, battery life, this model is up to 13 hours, which is a credit to a power management Super Hybrid Engine.

Asus Eee PC 1015PEM-PU17-WT 10.1-Inch White Netbook - Up to 13 Hours of Battery Life

As for storage, 1015PEM equipped with hard disk capacity of 250 or 320 GB, and also provides access to online file storage capacity of 500 GB. The new interface is USB 3.0 provides 10 times faster data transfer than the widely used USB 2.0. In addition, USB port can be used to charge mobile devices such as phones, even when 1015PEM off. And to communicate with these devices is a Bluetooth connection, the new version 3.0. Also netbook 1015PEM supports wireless network standard Wi-Fi 802.11n and is equipped with a built-in webcam. 10.1-inch netbook Eee PC 1015PEM available in different variants of colors, and covering his body can be as glossy and matte.

Specifications of  Eee PC 1015PEM:

    * Operating system - Genuine Windows 7 Home
    * Display - 10.1-inch WSVGA (1024x600) with LED backlight
    * Processor - Intel Atom N550
    * Memory - 1 GB DDR3 SO-DIMM (max. 2 GB)
    * Wireless LAN - WLAN 802.11b/g/n at a frequency of 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 3.0
    * Data Storage - HDD 160 GB / 250 GB / 320 GB
    * Camera - 0.3 megapixel
    * Stereo
    * Digital microphone
    * Interfaces - 1 x VGA, 3 Port USB 2.0 (optional: 2-port USB3.0 + 1-Port USB2.0), 1 x LAN RJ-45, two audio connectors (headphones and microphone), 1 card reader: MMC / SD (SDHC )
    * Battery - 6-cell Lithium-Ion (63 WHr) / 13 h, 6-cell Lithium-Ion (56 WHr) / 11,5 h, 6-cell Lithium-Ion (48 WHr) / 10 h
    * Size - 262x178x23, 6 ~ 36.4 mm
    * Weight - 1.25 kg (with 6-cell battery)

Olympus E-5 - Dust and Splash-proof SLR camera for extreme photos

Company Olympus announces flagship E-5 for extreme photos. As the successor to the E3, the new camera is also enclosed in weatherproof lightweight magnesium alloy body, reliable and ready to shoot in harsh conditions. As the producer, the new flagship lenses supports standard 4 / 3 and is equipped with a new processor, providing high quality.



In tandem with the ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses, the new Live MOS sensor with a resolution of 12.3 megapixels and a processor TruePic V + with the technology of precision machining provide more detailed and sharp images. It is equipped with Supersonic Wave Drive Olympus to protect against dust, built-in stabilization and quick 11-point autofocus with cross-type sensors. Horizontal and vertical sensors provide a result 44 point autofocus. The camera supports up to 1 / 8000 sec. and continuous shooting at 5 frames / sec. Complementary features new items swivel display with a diagonal 3 inches and a resolution of 921,000 pixels.

There is also a viewfinder with 100% field of view, supported by the sensitivity of IS0 6400, shooting HD video (720p, 30kadrov/sek). The built-in mono microphone, and the ability to connect an external stereo microphone and a HDMI interface makes this SLR camera ready to shoot video for viewing on HD TVs. Slots for SD cards and CompactFlash provide additional flexibility in selecting media for shooting. Olympus E-5 will go on sale in October 2010. E-5 will go on sale in October 2010.

The main features of E-5:

    * Lightweight and durable magnesium alloy body with protection against dust and spray
    * Supersonic Wave Filter for dust protection
    * Large viewfinder with 100% field of view
    * Reliable slide with a guaranteed number of positives 150000
    * Built-in image stabilization with Supersonic Wave Drive
    * Live MOS sensor with a resolution of 12.3 megapixel
    * New graphics processor TruePic V +
    * ISO sensitivity up to 6400
    * Ten Artistic filters, including a new filter dramatic tone
    * Multi Exposure
    * Built-in flash with wireless control of external flash
    * Compatible with lenses 4 / 3
    * Live View with a high-speed 11-point focusing system with cross-type sensors
    * Exposure to 1 / 8000 second, and consecutive shooting at 5 frames / sec
    * Rotating display with a diagonal of 3 inches, a resolution of 921,000 pixels and HyperCrystal LCD
    * Capture HD-video (720p, 30kadrov/sek)
    * Connector for stereo microphone
    * Slots for SD cards and CompactFlash
    * Exposure bracketing 2 or 7 shots and electronic level

LG Optimus Chic and One - the new smart phones based on Android 2.2

LG Electronics has officially announced two smartphones based on new operating system, Android 2.2. This model of LG Optimus Chic (E720) and Optimus One (P500), they were shown recently at IFA, and also announced at the South Korean market. And now the company gave details about the characteristics of these devices, both of them, incidentally, besklaviaturnye monoblocks. Thus, LG Optimus Chic is equipped with 3.2-inch display with 480 x 320 pixels, 5 M camera with autofocus, GPS receiver, FM radio and supports wireless standards Wi-Fi 802.11b / g and Bluetooth 2.1 EDR. The amount of embedded memory-space is 150 MB, and has a slot for microSD.


LG Optimus Chic equipped with a battery capacity of 1250 mAh and can be worked out in talk mode up to 5,5 hours on one battery charging. Dimensions of new items are 112,5 h57, 9x12, 9 mm, weight - 132 grams. The device goes on sale in Europe in November, the price has not yet announced. Smartphone LG Optimus One, in turn, built on a 600 MHz processor and equipped with a 3.2-inch touchscreen with 480 x 320 pixels.

Camera this model is easier - 3 megapixel, and the volume of internal memory, slightly larger 170 MB. Otherwise, the characteristics are the same as that of the LG Optimus Chic, and the majority of modern smartphones: Wi-Fi 802.11b / g, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, GPS, FM radio, slot microSD. In addition, two new products provides a digital compass, accelerometer and sensor distance, while the LG Optimus Chic - and even illumination. Returning to the LG Optimus One should mention the size - 113,5 x59x13, 3 mm, weight - 129 grams and start selling in October.

Details of the platform Atom E600 (Tunnel Creek) for embedded systems

Within the IDF, 2010, taking place these days in San Francisco, Intel shared details of a new family of energy-efficient processors (more precisely, systems on a chip ") under the name Atom E600, also known under the code name of Tunnel Creek. The new "nuclear" platform is designed for embedded devices market, and can be used, for example, in-car infotainment systems. In the layout of the new chips include an integrated memory controller DDR2, Integrated Graphics GMA 600 and 512 KB second-level cache.


Presence and support of technologies such as Hyper-Threading and Intel Virtualization. One of the first products released under the platform Tunnel Creek, will be the chip, code-named Stellarton. This CPU features a modular design, as it contains its own central processor series Atom E600, as well as the so-called programmable array of Altera FPGA (field programmable gate array).

In addition, due to its modular design chip Stellarton may also include third-party components, for example, hardware accelerator or a specially designed interface. Work "system on a chip" Atom E600, created on 45-nm technology will be in conjunction with the chipset EG20T, and their clock speeds ranging from 600 MHz to 1.6 GHz. Added that the new "nuclear" platform will be compatible with the operating system, Windows Embedded Standard 7.

Phone Nokia C3 Touch and Type - touchscreen plus keypad

Nokia has announced a new mobile phone Nokia C3 Touch and Type, made in the form factor of the classical candy bar with a numeric keypad. But this is not just an ordinary inexpensive phone-monoblock, it has a touch screen, like the other models - Nokia X3 the same series of Touch and Type, the announced about a month ago.

The new device Nokia C3 Touch and Type differs very good for the phone features: supports the wireless Wi-Fi, cellular networks 3G, memory card and is equipped with 5 megapixel camera.


 
In addition, he concluded in a thin stainless steel whose thickness does not exceed 11 mm. Issue new items will be held in the fourth quarter of this year and costs 145 euro without taxes and discounts.

Features of Nokia C3 Touch and Type:

    * Cellular WCDMA / HSPA (850/900/1900/2100 MHz), GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz),
    * User interface Series 40
    * 2.4-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and 262k colors
    * Built-in Memory 30 MB
    * Slot for microSD cards up to 32 GB
    * 5 megapixel camera with flash
    * FM radio with RDS
    * Wireless - Wi-Fi 802.11 b / d / g / n (WAPI in China), Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
    * Port - Micro-USB, 3,5 mm audio
    * Time running conversation - up to 3.4 hours (3G), up to 5.6 hours (GSM)
    * Hours of standby time - up to 440 hours (3G), up to 405 hours (GSM)
    * Music playback - up to 38 hours
    * Dimensions - 111x47, 5x11 mm
    * Weight - 100 grams

Tablet-based HTC Android 3.0 - early next year

The company High Tech Computer (HTC) is preparing to release a tablet, which will work, probably based operating system Android 3.0. It was reported informed sources in the Taiwanese companies that manufacture electronic components, and they, in turn, refers portal DigiTimes. According to them, release tablet in the first quarter of next year. Also, sources told that the HTC for sales of this device intends to cooperate with telecom operators, which means that there must be support for cellular networks 3G.


So far no information about the characteristics of the tablet Android HTC, but presumably it is built on the ARM processor and features a touch screen with a diagonal from 7-inches. It is likely that, thanks to the OS Android 3.0 additional interface HTC Sense tablet is not required, since the operating system itself, according to preliminary data, will have a convenient and intuitive multimedia interface.

Motherboards Gigabyte P67A-UD5 and P67A-UD7 based on Intel P67 ready to battle for the consumer

Not so long ago we reported the news about the official launch in the IDF, 2010 brand new processors Intel Sandy Bridge, which will also be known as Intel Core 2nd Generation. In selling these chips should be available in early 2011, and among their features can be noted even tighter integration blocks CPU and GPU, located on a single chip.

Since the processors Sandy Bridge will be able to interact only with the sixth generation Intel chipset and new socket LGA 1155, motherboard manufacturers are already preparing solutions for future innovations. Of course, not going to stand aside and such well-known in the IT community organization such as Gigabyte, who presented at the IDF a couple of high quality motherboards based on chipset Intel P67.

New items are named "P67A-UD5 and P67A-UD7, but their official release scheduled for early next year. Both motherboards use the Ultra Durable 3 design, which includes a PCB with a large number of copper and passive cooling system and provides increased reliability when working under load.

In addition, there are four memory slots DDR3, two (for P67A-UD5) and four (P67A-UD7) expansion slot PCIe x16 support SLI mode and CrossFireX, and USB 3.0 connectors and two ports SATA 6.0 Gbps (not counting the more than many connectors SATA 3.0 Gbps). Among other things, there are buttons Power, Reset and Clear CMOS and connectors Gigabit Ethernet (single and double on the P67A-UD5 and P67A-UD7 respectively). Energy located on the motherboard components will be supplied by high-power supply systems with 20 and 24 phases.

IDF 2010: OCZ SSD drive shows RevoDrive X2 with 4 controllers SandForce

Currently, many manufacturers prefer to use solid-state drives in their products memory controllers SandForce, providing a high level of performance and reliability. Is no exception and the company OCZ Technology, have issued this summer model RevoDrive, bearing on board two such controllers.

And now in the IDF, 2010, taking place in San Francisco, OCZ Technology has demonstrated an "older brother" said RevoDrive called RevoDrive X2. In this part of the new items is already a quartet controllers SandForce (probably due to a very popular model now SF-1200).

We note that based SSD drive RevoDrive X2.lezhit NAND memory with multilevel cell (MLC) from Intel, and a top speed of reading and writing data, according to the description of a reducible, reaches 740 and 730 Mb / s, respectively. In this mode an arbitrary record 4K performance of the product is 120 000 I / O operations per second, about its cost and release date has not yet reported.

Selasa, 14 September 2010

EVGA GeForce GTS 450 - the video card with increased frequencies

Company EVGA presented many as four graphics cards based on the reference model, NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450. Recall the massive graphical solution midrange was announced literally just that. In this case, all solutions EVGA have increased relative to the reference clock speeds adapter components. Moreover, they are all equipped with 1 GB of memory GDDR5, 192 kernels CUDA, dvuhslotovoy cooling system, maintain a 128-bit memory interface technology and DirectX 11, OpenGL 4.x, CUDA, PhysX, 3D Vision and NVIDIA Surround, and jacks are dual- DVI and mini HDMI.

EVGA GeForce GTS Model 450 FPB (Free Performance Boost) has a core clock speeds, shader and memory 822/1645/3608 MHz. There is this video card $ 129.99. Similar rates of accelerators EVGA GeForce GTS 450 Superclocked (Model 01G-P3-1452-TR and 01G-P3-1452-AR) - 822/1764/3800 MHz, and their cost is $ 139.99 and $ 149.99 respectively. In the second model Superclocked warranty is lifetime, whereas the other card line - 2 years. Finally, the clock speeds EVGA GeForce GTS 450 FTW (ForTheWin) are 920/1840/4104 MHz for the core, shader and memory, this adapter is $ 149.99.

12-inch notebook ASUS Eee PC 1215T-based AMD - Online sales in Europe

Ultraportable Notebook ASUS Eee PC 1215T appeared in online sales in Europe. More precisely, it is available, at least in a German online shop for pre-order. The cost of this laptop is 445 euros. The model is based on the processor AMD Athlon II Neo K125 with a frequency of 1.7 GHz and running the operating system Windows 7 Home Premium. Display the novelty 12.1-inch, a resolution of 1024x600 pixels.

Notebook ASUS Eee PC 1215T is equipped with integrated graphics ATI Radeon HD 4225, 2 GB of DDR3 RAM and hard drive 250 GB. Among the communication capabilities - Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0 (the newest version of the interface). In addition, the laptop has a HDMI port to output high-definition video on an external HD monitor or TV. Online e-shop has not been revealed, when the ASUS Eee PC 1215T will be sold, but most likely will release soon.

Customized graphics card Sparkle GeForce GTS 450 with improved cooling


Company Sparkle Computer announced three customized card based on just presented NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450, new items will come in the near future. All of them, however, as the original, built on 40 nm chip NVIDIA GF106 and support technology DirectX 11. Y adapter provides video output dual-DVI and Mini HDMI. One of the models under the brand Calibre - Sparkle Calibre X450G has 192 CUDA cores and 1 GB of memory GDDR5, while its core clock speeds, shader and memory are 850, 1701 and 3800 MHz respectively.

This adapter is equipped with cooling Arctic Cooling with two 92 mm PWM fan with aluminum blades that automatically adjust to more efficient cooling during intensive work GPU. Also, the cooling system includes three 6 mm copper tube teplootvodnyh, according to the manufacturer, it is 11% effective and 15% quieter during the gameplay than the reference.

Other two graphics cards Sparkle GeForce GTS 450 have core clock speeds, shader and memory 789/1579/3760 MHz. One card features active cooling with a PWM fan diameter of 92 mm (12 mm more than the reference). The cooler uses 5% more efficient and 9% quieter than the solutions NVIDIA. And the second model, the passive cooling system includes 4 aluminum teplootvodnye tube and a large radiator, according to the manufacturer, this is the first silent video card GeForce GTS 450.

Pro Camcorder Panasonic Standard Micro 4 / 3 appears in Japan in December for $ 10,000

Last spring, we already talked about the world's first professional camcorder standard Micro Four Thirds - Panasonic AG-AF105 (European consumers it will be known as the Panasonic AG-AF100). And now the Japanese manufacturer officially announced this development on its "home" market.

Recall Camcorder Panasonic AG-AF100/105 not have built-in mirrors, but the sensor is comparable in size to the analogues in SLR cameras. This allows you to shoot video as 1080p/30, with the depth of field and the width of the corner location is not inferior performance film cameras using 35 mm film.

In addition, Panasonic AG-AF100/105 differ very compact dimensions, as well as the opportunity to interact with a lot of interchangeable lenses from companies such as Leica, Canon and Nikon via special adapters. Video recording is made in the AVCHD format with a maximum bit rate of 24 Mbps, still footage on two memory cards, SDHC / SDXC. In selling to the Japanese market novelty should come in December at the price of 837,900 yen (about $ 9,960), while its estimated selling price in Europe at 4900 euros.

Mouse Computer LuvPad AD100 - tablet based on NVIDIA Tegra 250 and Android 2.2

The company Mouse Computer introduced in Japan tablet LuvPad AD100. This is its first model are running the latest version of the Android operating system under the number 2.2. However, this tablet is built on the productive chipset NVIDIA Tegra 250 and is equipped with 10-inch touch screen with LED backlight and a resolution 1024h600 pixels. LuvPad AD100 is also equipped with 512 MB DDR2 RAM and 8 GB Built-in flash memory for storing files. This relatively small amount can be supplemented with memory cards microSD.

From wireless capabilities LuvPad AD100 mentions support for wireless standard, Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g. Also the tablet has miniUSB 2.0 port and a headphone jack, and the weight of the device is 760 grams. New items can already be ordered online at the price of 48,250 yen, equivalent to about $ 575, the supply will begin by the end of the month. Do not know, will ever, the model sold in other regions outside the Japanese market.

ASUS introduces a couple of versions of the GeForce GTS 450 with the technology of cooling DirectCU

The company ASUSTeK Computer, as most partners NVIDIA, is the launching of its own versions recently debuted the video card GeForce GTS 450. Interestingly, the two new items from Taiwanese manufacturers use nereferensnuyu dvuhslotovuyu cooling system with support for proprietary technology DirectCU.

This feature is believed to cool the GPU allows for 20 percent more efficient than the reference solution, while creating 30 percent less than the outgoing noise. With regard to other characteristics of the adapters ENGTS 450 DirectCU/DI/1GD5 and ENGTS 450 DirectCU TOP/DI/1GD5, they are based on 40 nm chip with 192 cores GF106 CUDA and carry on board 1 GB of GDDR5 memory with 128-bit interface and video outputs of D -Sub, DVI and HDMI.

Note that one of the released graphics cards (ENGTS 450 DirectCU TOP/DI/1GD5) is a solution with factory overclocking, whose clock speeds for the GPU, shader and memory are 925/1850/4000 MHz, respectively. But the accelerator ENGTS 450 DirectCU/DI/1GD5 operates on 783/1566/3608 MHz frequencies drainage. The cost of cards is equal to 130 and 140 euros respectively.

Netbook NEC LaVie Light with high-resolution display

NEC Corporation announced netbooks LaVie Light. This 10.1-inch model with a high for devices of this class display resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. Senior netbook LaVie Light BL550/CS built on a dual-core processor Intel Atom N550 (1,5 GHz), equipped with 2 GB of RAM, hard drive, 320 GB and is running an operating system, Windows 7 Home Premium. Dimensions LaVie Light BL550/CS - 253h194, 5h25 ,7-44, 9 mm, weight - 1,22 kg, netbook is equipped with capacious battery, and delivers 10 hours of battery life without recharging. The cost of this device is 85,000 yen (about $ 1010).

The second device - LaVie Light BL350/CW - has a more simple characteristics. It is based on single-core processor Intel Atom N475 (1,83 GHz), equipped with 1 GB RAM, 250 GB hard drive and runs Windows 7 Starter. Dimensions netbook - 253h182h25 ,7-27, 7 mm, weight - 1,06 kg. He was noticeably thinner and lighter than the older solutions, but the battery had simpler - only 5 hours on one charge. Price younger model is 70,000 yen (about $ 830). In this case, both equipped netbook 10/100 LAN, Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, WiMAX, slot for memory cards SDXC and three-port USB 2.0.

Nokia C7 - "social" 8 megapixel cameraphone on the Symbian ^ 3

At Nokia World hosted the announcement of another new items - the smartphone Nokia C7. This device is based on the operating system Symbian ^ 3 with good functionality. This unit is a monoblock with besklaviaturny 3.5-inch AMOLED touchscreen display in a case with a stainless steel finish and rounded corners.


Nokia believes this unit is the best solution for communication in social networks: it has the option to receive updates Facebook and Twitter and e-mail accounts with Yahoo! Or Gmail to the desktop in real time.

Among the other features of the device is worth noting 8 MP camera, 8 GB internal memory and a small thickness - 10.5 mm. Release Nokia C7 scheduled for the end of this year and costs 335 Euro (without taxes and discounts).

Features of Nokia C7:

    * Cellular WCDMA / HSDPA / HSUPA (850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz), GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz),
    * Operating system Symbian ^ 3
    * 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen AMOLED display with a resolution of 640 x 360 pixels and tactile feedback
    * 8 GB internal memory
    * MicroSD slot (cards up to 32 GB)
    * 8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and video recording 720p
    * Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 3.0
    * GPS receiver
    * FM radio, FM transmitter
    * Port - 3.5 mm audio, Micro-USB
    * Time running conversation - up to 9,5 / 5 hours (GSM / WCDMA)
    * Hours of standby time - up to 23/27 days (GSM / WCDMA)
    * Size - 117,3 x56, 8x10, 5 mm
    * Weight - 130 grams
    * Color - black, white metallic, brown

Stylish smartphone Nokia C6 - for communication and mobile entertainment

The last of three new products presented at Nokia World, is a smartphone Nokia C6 (C6-01). It is easier and more affordable than others, but also has a fairly good position and is built on the OS Symbian ^ 3.



However, the display at the Nokia C6-01 is not very large - 3.2 inches, it is in many respects determines its relatively low cost. Although the touchscreen still carried on technology AMOLED, yes, and 8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and video recording at 720p model is also available.

Nokia C6-01 is positioned as a smartphone easy to communicate in social networks and mobile entertainment. Also, the manufacturer said its stylish body with a combination of stainless steel and glass. The device goes on sale in the fourth quarter of this year and will cost 260 euros, excluding taxes and discounts.

Features of Nokia C6-01:

    * Cellular WCDMA / HSDPA / HSUPA (850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz or 900/1700/1900/2100 MHz), GSM / EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz),
    * Operating system Symbian ^ 3
    * 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen AMOLED display with a resolution of 640 x 360 pixels
    * 340 MB internal memory
    * MicroSD slot (cards up to 32 GB)
    * 8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and video recording 720p
    * Front camera for video telephony
    * FM radio
    * Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 3.0
    * GPS receiver
    * Connectors - 3.5 mm audio, Micro-USB
    * Battery 1050 mAh
    * Time running conversation - up to 11,5 / 4,5 hours (GSM/3G)
    * Working hours in standby mode - up to 17/15 and 5 days (GSM/3G)
    * Size - 103,8 x52, 5x13, 9 mm
    * Weight - 131 grams
    * Color - silver gray, black

Galaxy released version GeForce GTS 450 with factory overclocking and a removable fan

Galaxy Microsystems company is considered one of the leading partners of NVIDIA, and of course, could not ignore such an event as the official debut of the video card GeForce GTS 450. As a result of it there were two versions of this adapter - Galaxy GeForce GTS 450 GC and GeForce GTS 450 Super OC, moreover, both are distinguished by the presence of factory overclocking and nereferensnoy cooling system.


 

This accelerator Galaxy GeForce GTS 450 GC has clock speeds 825/1650/924 MHz (effective frequency 3696 MHz) for the GPU, shader and memory, but the model Galaxy GeForce GTS 450 Super OC similar figures are equal to 888/1776/1000 MHz (effective frequency 4000 MHz), respectively. In addition, the latest modification is equipped with a high-quality memory chips.

Note that the Galaxy GeForce GTS 450 GC and GeForce GTS 450 Super OC nereferensnoy built on the PCB is blue, but they are based on 40 nm chip with 192 cores GF106 CUDA and supports the latest DirectX 11. Among other things, coolers in the two graphics cards are equipped with removable fan, which facilitates their clearance from accumulated dust. In selling both new items should appear shortly.

Senin, 13 September 2010

Packard Bell Maestro LED 220 and 240 - Full HD monitors with stereo sound

Packard Bell introduced its new high-definition monitors Packard Bell Maestro LED stereo sound and a thickness of 16,5 mm. As the producer, 21.5-inch and 24-inch LCD monitors Packard Bell Maestro LED 220 and 240 are suitable for use in conjunction with a PC and lets you view high-definition video with other devices such as disk player for Blu-ray, your camcorder when connected via DVI and HDMI.


Resolution Full HD 1920 x 1080 provides a bright image with a high of detail for gaming and watching movies. Packard Bell Maestro LED is a good solution for multimedia entertainment through a dynamic contrast 12000000:1, crisp images, the response time of 2 ms and improved gradation of gray tones, fully digital connection of DVI or HDMI to HDCP and two built-in speakers on the back side.

According to the company that does not contain mercury LED-backlit display uses up to 68% less electricity compared to other similar screens and reduces environmental pollution and save money in the accounts. In addition, it complies with international standards on energy saving Energy Star 5.0. A wide viewing angle ensures uniform color and clarity, allowing the watch image on the screen with your friends, no crowding at the screen.

Windows Phone 7 communicator LG E900 is equipped with 16 GB of internal memory?

Portal MobilityDigest reported interesting details about Windows Phone 7 communicator LG E900. Its reporters found her in the video, which had previously appeared in the network. If you get a better look at his frame of 56 seconds, you'll see references 14,95 GB of free memory - the source provided a screenshot of proof, obtained from video and rotated by 90 degrees. Apparently, this means that the total amount of internal memory with LG E900 is 16 GB - it is quite a lot and says a high level of this device.


According to unofficial information, LG E900 is equipped with a 3.7-inch capacitive touch screen and has no hardware keyboard, built on the chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8650A with a frequency of 1.3 GHz processor, and its built-in camera allows you to shoot HD video. Organization Global Certification Forum certified the LG E900 for cellular GSM network bands and four 3G 900/2100 MHz, ie, the model can be designed for Europe. According to others, the device supports UMTS, CDMA and will be released in the U.S. (possibly the existence of both versions). Informal time to market and price - November and $ 300-400.

MSI N480GTX Lightning - high-class video cards based on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480

and competition for overclocking MOA (Master Overclocking Arena) 2010 the company Micro-Star International has demonstrated its latest graphics card from the top-line Lightning - MSI N480GTX. It is based on the adapter NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480, but substantially modified. The solution is based on the GPU NVIDIA GF100 and uses the PCB larger than the reference model. In addition, the design MSI N480GTX provides military-grade components and cooling system Twin Frozr III with two 90 mm fans and five teplootvodnymi tubes.


Graphics Card MSI N480GTX equipped with 480 cores CUDA and 1.5 GB of memory GDDR5, while the core clock speeds, shader and memory are 750, 1500 and 4000 MHz respectively. For comparison, the frequency of inflow discharges considerably less: 400/1401/3696 MHz. Other features of this powerful adapter can be noted the 16-phase PWM, dual BIOS and three power connector PCIe. In turn, the video output from MSI N480GTX are dual-DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort, card supports 4-way SLI. Its cost - $ 550.

NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 before officially - Fermi continues on his way to the masses

The presentation last July the GeForce GTX 460, NVIDIA with its architecture Fermi began to master the segment making the middle class. Before the recall, saw the light model GeForce GTX 480, 470 and 465, belonging to the high quality products and targeted mostly at gamers and enthusiasts.

However, even the performance of GeForce GTX 460 quite often exceeds the needs of mass consumers, is not fond of today's most demanding games, but who wants to get the product technology to support DirectX 11. Realizing this, NVIDIA has prepared and formally released a new graphics card GeForce GTS 450, is just intended for placement in the ordinary desktop users.


At the core of NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 is a new chip GF106, created by the norms of 40 nm process technology. With regard to the characteristics of this reference design card, they include 192 core CUDA and 1 GB of GDDR5 memory with 128-bit memory interface, an additional 6-pin power connector PCIe, as well as supporting technologies CUDA, PhysX, 3D Vision and Mode 2-way SLI.

The system video output NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 includes ports Dual DVI and Mini HDMI, but clock speeds are equal to the accelerator 783, 1566 and 1804 MHz (effective frequency 3608 MHz) for the GPU, shader and memory, respectively. Factor TDP news does not exceed 106 watts. The new card is positioned as a competitor product series AMD Radeon HD 5700, but decisions on its basis from the leading partner companies have already begun to appear in the online sales. In this case the starting price of these adapters is $ 129.

Phones with two SIM cards Motorola EX115 and EX128 debut in Europe in October

European retailer Germanos collected in October to begin the sale of two Motorola mobile phones with dual SIM cards. The devices are called Motorola EX115 and Motorola EX128, they have not yet been officially announced by the manufacturer. Rumors about Motorola EX115 already appeared in the network, it is an inexpensive monoblock with QWERTY keyboard, horizontal display, 3 megapixel camera and support for wireless interface Bluetooth 2.1. The device can operate only in the second-generation cellular networks - GSM / GPRS.


On the model of Motorola EX128 detail yet not so much. Judging by the picture, it besklaviaturny candybar with touch screen. It is quite inexpensive and most likely refers to the primary-secondary level. Already, Germanos are available to order at Motorola EX115 and EX128, and the supply of new products will begin on October 18. Cost Motorola EX115 is 95 euros, and Motorola EX128 - 120 euros.


MSI Unveils GeForce GTS 450 version with the cooler Cyclone

As expected, after the official debut of GeForce GTS 450 NVIDIA partner companies began to announce their own versions of this interesting video. One of the first in this series was the Taiwanese manufacturer Micro-Star International (MSI), presented to the consumer two options GeForce GTS 450, equipped with highly efficient cooling system, Cyclone.


The structure of this cooler is a copper base with nickel-plated, steam teplootvodnyh tubes and 90 mm fan with PWM function, surrounded by two "fan" of radiator fins. This decision was allegedly able to keep the GPU temperature at 17 degrees Celsius lower than the reference cooling system.

The basis of MSI N450GTS Cyclone is 40 nm chip GF106, comprising 192 core CUDA. In addition, the characteristics of the card includes 1 GB of GDDR5 memory with 128-bit interface, Dual DVI ports and Mini HDMI and a standard set of technologies supported by DirectX 11, CUDA, PhysX, and 3D Vision. Note that one of the versions of the adapter (N450GTS Cyclone 1GD5) operates on the reference frequencies of 783 and 3608 MHz for the GPU and memory, and the version N450GTS Cyclone 1GD5/OC equipped with factory overclocking, and has frequencies of 850 and 4000 MHz respectively.

Gigabyte develops two custom-cooled GeForce GTS 450 cards

The company Gigabyte Technology, as a longtime partner of NVIDIA, also introduced their own versions of the adapter GeForce GTS 450. New items were codenamed GV-N450-1G and GV-N450OC-1G, built on the now standard PCB blue and differ nereferensnymi cooling systems.


In this model GV-N450OC-1G is a version with a factory overclock and have the frequencies 830/1620/3608 MHz for the GPU, shader and memory, respectively, as well as dvuhslotovym cooler WindForce 2X with two copper teplootvodnymi tube, two fans and a copper core. It is assumed that such a cooler cools the GPU to 14 percent more efficient than the reference solution.


With regard to modification GV-N450-1G, she works on drainage frequencies (783/1566/3608 MHz for the GPU, shader and memory, respectively), and in its cooling system is the only fan and a copper core. In addition, both the accelerator are based on 40 nm chip with 192 cores GF106 CUDA and have 1 GB of GDDR5 memory with 128-bit interface.

Case AeroCool RS-9 Devil Red for productive systems

Taiwanese company AeroCool Advanced Technologies (AAT) announced today the Mid-Tower chassis AeroCool RS-9 Devil Red. The body is made from durable 0.6-mm cold-rolled steel sheets made in Japan and is designed for use with modern motherboard form factor ATX and Micro-ATX. The deep shades of black lacquered outer coating of interior body contrasted with the red inner surfaces of the back wall, and with scarlet LED-backlit acrylic window on the side wall cooling on the upper surface and a number of design elements, the front panel.


Case dimensions are 443 x 200 x 476 mm. The layout of the chassis is designed with an eye for designing productive systems with modern components, with a wide range of cooling and low noise and vibration. Thus, the maximum length of supported video cards High-End class of 295, while for each of the drives have special anti-vibration rubber pads and a special mounting kit for easy installation Quick release. Further reduction of hull vibration achieved by placing the power supply system in the bottom of the chassis.

The system based on body AeroCool RS-9 Devil Red supports up to seven expansion slots and up to nine seats under the drives of various forms of factors, including 5.25 inch and 3.25-inch (one external, to connect the floppy drive or card reader). Access to frequently used interface provides a front panel with the corresponding red LED light on this area there are two ports USB2.0, Port e-SATA, connectors for microphone and headphones.

To cool it is possible to install up to six high-power fans. Supplied front and rear fans for silent bearings have dimensions of 120 x 120 x 25 mm and equipped with adjustable three-level LED-backlit "brand" in red. The rotational speed of each fan is regulated by stress within 6B - 13,8 B, with the maximum speed is 1500 rpm ± 10%, air flow - up to 58,35 CFM, the pressure of the air flow reaches 2,1 mm water column, and the level Noise at maximum load does not exceed 26.67 dBA. In addition, at its discretion, the user can install two optional 120/140 mm fan on side panel, and two optional 120/140 mm fan on top of the plane, for which the chassis prudently drafted the relevant landing and tie-down space.

Cooling and ventilation supplemented by "mesh" plugs free slots PCI, as well as the complex of dust filter on the front, top and bottom plane of the chassis. In the case holes for installation of water cooling systems.

Sony PS3 hacked using the calculator TI-84 - Video

Despite his respectable by the standards of the modern age of IT industry, game console Sony PlayStation 3 remains one of the most tamper-proof devices, consumer class. Indeed, only recently, hackers have created a workable methodology and tool circumvent the popular console, which allows, for example, to run on it unlicensed (pirated and made "on the knee") games.



Port to open-source solutions PSGroove, designed to break Sony PlayStation 3, called PSFreedom and appeared in the World Wide Web in early September. In theory, use it simply - you need only executable code and the device with microcontroller USB. And, as such devices can act, for example, the communicator Palm Pre, smartphone Nexus One, Smartphone, Tablet Nokia N900 and even ... a programmable calculator TI-84 Plus / Silver.

Despite some fantastic last assumption, the source says, cracking a game console, Sony PlayStation 3 with firmware version 3.41 using the calculator TI-84 is quite possible. Moreover, if you have at hand the necessary "ingredients", you yourself can experience the effectiveness driven methodology. But the rest we refer to the video, a film based lucky enthusiast.

Smartphone T-Mobile myTouch HD with 3.8-inch touchscreen and OS Android 2.2

Recently, the American operator T-Mobile announced its first smartphone with support for cellular networks HSPA - T-Mobile G2-based operating system Android 2.2. But then, obviously, will be presented another model that supports the same opportunities - T-Mobile myTouch HD. According to the document operator who snared a result of leakage, this model also runs on Android 2.2 and is designed for networks HSPA. Also there is an image smartphone and mentions some of its characteristics.

Apparently, T-Mobile myTouch HD is made in the form factor monoblock besklaviaturnogo with touchscreen, because it reportedly only about 3.8-inch display and Swype QWERTY, but it is a virtual touch keyboard. To capture a smartphone designed 5 megapixel camera, and video telephony - frontal VGA (video chat Qik or Yahoo Messenger). In addition, new items have 4 GB of internal memory, memory card slot up to 32 GB (8 GB card included) and dual-core processor with 1 GHz (possibly chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon). Timing devices in the document were not disclosed.

Zotac is a couple of versions of the GeForce GTS 450 with factory overclocking

One of the leading partners of NVIDIA Zotac company also passed the official debut of the video card GeForce GTS 450, and introduced two versions of this adapter working on an elevated compared with the reference design frequencies. Moreover, one of these modifications apply to product line AMP! Edition and has a much more prominent frequency characteristics.


If the frequency of "basic" model Zotac GeForce GTS 450 810/1620/3608 MHz are for the GPU, shader and memory, respectively, similar characteristics GeForce GTS 450 AMP! Edition are 875/1750/4000 MHz. Naturally, different and cost of these products - 128 and 153 euros respectively.

But the rest of the specification of two versions of GeForce GTS 450 from Zotac basically the same and include a 40 nm chip with 192 GF106 CUDA cores and 1 GB of GDDR5 memory with 128-bit interface, and also supports DirectX 11 technology, CUDA, PhysX, and 3D Vision. The system includes video output connectors Dual DVI and HDMI, and DisplayPort (in the model GeForce GTS 450 AMP! Edition).

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Prology iMap-405A and iMap-505A - portable navigator on the platform ATLAS V

More recently, manufacturers of automotive electronics company, Saturn High-Tech introduced its new direction - Portable GPS Navigation Prology iMap. Among the novelties claimed portable navigation system, c preinstalled software "Navitel Navigator, equipped with the new processor Atlas V: Prology iMap-405A with touchscreen LCD TVs 4.3 inches (109 mm) and a navigator with 5-inch screen Prology iMap-505A . Map Coverage navigators covers more than 118,000 localities, of which over a thousand cities with HD cartography. Other features iMap-405A and 505A is worth noting the ability to display maps in 2D mode and 3D.


CPU ATLAS V has an improved algorithm with memory (including memory support DDR2), as well as significantly reduce energy consumption in the inactive mode, such as "sleep mode" when the navigator is not used.

Both Navigator equipped with a slot for microSD memory card interface and Mini-USB, the user can connect any compatible external source of information and use the navigator in the role of the media player. Optionally, you can use your own browser speaker or headphones. Navigational Prology iMap have built-in rechargeable battery, a charge which would be enough even on a long trip, that allows you to use the device if the cigarette lighter socket in a car occupied. In addition, both models have an internal memory of 2 GB. Navigators run on the operating system Windows CE 6.0. New portable GPS navigators Prology iMap now on sale.

Intel Core 2 Q9000, Q9100, X9100 and QX 9300 leave the scene in 2011

There are reports that Intel is going in the next year to stop production of four of its mobile processors, made in compliance with rules of 45 nm technology. These distributed resource TCMagazine, it is not clear whether they are authentic. The source reports that in 2011 the market will leave such chips as Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 (2 GHz) and Q9100 (2,26 GHz) and Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9300 (2,53 GHz) and X9100 ( 3,06 GHz).

The reason it was decided to discontinue these 45 nm processors, is a shift to more "slim" 32-nm process technology. At the same time, care of the Intel Core 2 Quad and Extreme will gradually: the chip will be available for order until March 25, 2011, and the last date of delivery tray version - 30 September next year, that is, almost a year, computer manufacturers will be able to get them. At the same time, the boxed version will be available until they are gone from the manufacturer.

Foxconn KS059, TLM059 and TSAA059 - affordable housing for home and office

The company provided affordable housing Foxconn KS059, TLM059 and TSAA059. As the producer, all three models are made in the same style and will be a suitable choice for home or office computer.


Model KS059 and TLM059 form factor Micro ATX are for those who like to save space around your desktop, with a compact body does not impose restrictions on the choice of components - here you can install a full-fledged graphics card and cooling system.

New items are equipped with two compartments for external 5.25 ", one external for 3.5" and four internal 3.5 "hard drive. For cooling the interior of the rear fans respond with a diameter of 80 or 90 mm, and the vents on the side panels . Additional fan diameter of 80, 90 or 120 mm can be installed in the front. At the top of the enclosure removed extra USB and audio ports. Compact new items come with a power supply 400 Tues

Full-size model TSAA059 form factor Full ATX please those who care about literacy and the distribution of cooling air flow inside the case. The design accommodates up to four external devices 5,25, one external 3.5 "and up to four internal 3.5". For the removal of heated air used 80-mm fan, with the possibility of 90 or 120 mm models. In front you can install an additional fan diameter of 80, 90 or 120 mm. Corps will be available with power supply 400-500 Tues

Three new items to assemble home and office computers soon will be available. The compact housing and TLM059 KS059 will be available for $ 48 and $ 52, respectively. Full-size model TSAA059 Price ranges from $ 52 to $ 64 depending on the pre-power supply.

Universal super-cooler Spire TherMax Eclipse II

Company Wersa, exclusive distributor of Spire in Russia, announced the release of the Russian market a universal cooler for CPU Spire TherMax Eclipse II. As promised manufacturer, equipped with five-Touch U-shaped heatpipes, this model can impress the most demanding user.


 
Universal platform for AMD and Intel 1156/1366/775 AM3/AM2/940/939 presents opportunities to use this device in professional computers. In addition, there may be installed at a time of two cooling fans. The installation process is simple and does not require any special skills, performed without the use of additional tools - everything needed is included, which is attached to this model. Another feature of the new items - a mini-radiator over the sole, unloading the main radiator.



Thermax Eclipse II has a large diameter heat pipes (8 mm) and height 15.5 cm, and this means that it will fit in Middle-Tower case.

Features of Spire TherMax Eclipse II:

    * Socket 1156 / AM3 / 940 / 775 / 939 / AM2 / 1366
    * Dimensions of heat-removing surface: 131 x 70 x 152 mm
    * 12VDC Fan: 120 x 120 x 25 mm
    * Material Alu fin CU + heatpipes DT Database
    * Heat pipe, five (5) 8 mm all the copper U-shape of direct communication
    * Bearing Ball bearing
    * Rated speed fan: 2200 rpm + / -10%
    * Only the fan: 2200 rpm + / -10%
    * Rated power 4,2 Tues
    * Nominal voltage 12 V
    * Noise level 29.0 dBA
    * Airflow 93,3 CFM
    * 3 Pin Connection
    * TDP 150 W
    * Thermal Grease BlueFrost - SP802 (attached, 0,5 g)
    * Operating temperature 30 ~ 70 ° C

CUPP Hybrid PC - Laptop axle with two processors

Company CUPP Computing introduced a hybrid computer, which, she says, combines the benefits such as performance and long battery life. This device is called - Hybrid PC, yet it is created with the purpose of the demonstration, but the commercial version will also be released - in the second quarter of next year. Hybrid PC is a 16-inch notebook processors, Intel Core 2 Duo processor with a clock speed of 2.3 GHz and Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 with a frequency of 720 MHz. In fact, these are two computers in one - the first has a high productivity, but the second - energy efficiency.



Part of the system based on Intel Core 2 Duo running Windows 7 and is equipped with 4 GB of RAM. A different set of components using OS Ubuntu LXDE with a set of basic software (browser, email clients and instant messaging, Skype and so on) and 512 MB of RAM. Among other common parts - 320 GB hard drive, three USB 2.0 ports and HDMI output. It is not clear whether such a decision immediately offered to the end user or OEM partners.


Video Card ASUS, EVGA, Gigabyte and Palit based on NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 - already in the online sale

In the online shop Newegg appeared graphics accelerator based on NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450, the official announcement of which has not occurred. Although it is expected in the near future - 13 September. And yet in the online store lit version of the adapter from manufacturers such as ASUSTeK Computer, EVGA, Gigabyte and Palit cost from $ 129.99 to $ 139.99.


All models have 192 core CUDA, moreover, for all video cards listed 1 GB of GDDR5 memory with 128-bit interface. But the clock speeds at all different: 880/1760 MHz for the core and shader solutions from Palit, more than 850 MHz for the core in one of the models of ASUS and 783/3600 MHz core / memory - at the other. In turn, the Gigabyte is also two adapters: a clock speed of core / shader 830/1620 MHz core / memory of 810/3608 MHz, while the EVGA video card clock speeds and shader core is 822 MHz and 1645 MHz respectively. In this case, only one of the accelerators Gigabyte uses for one or two fans, all the rest - one by one.

Acer: iPhone and iPad - a virus mutants

Acer Founder Stan Shih (Stan Shih) made a number of original statements regarding Apple and its products. According to him, such super-unit Apple, as the iPad and iPhone (for some reason iPod players have been undeservedly forgotten) like a mutating virus. Apparently, Shi meant a rapid and widespread dissemination of these models. But, he said, the other PC makers, eventually, be able to isolate the virus and establish a stable immunity against it.

As stated by Stan Shih, Apple uses a strategy different from the methods to market other companies. Apple has always focused on the revolution, while others, mainly work more smoothly and gradually. It is not clear whether Apple will react in any way on this ambiguous statement by the founder of Acer and the like whether or not to compare with the virus. Although it can be regarded as a compliment to its products: like a virus, it is difficult to fight with them (in this case, competitors) and it spreads very quickly.

Pentax Optio RZ10 - inexpensive 14 megapixel compact with 10x zoom

Hoya Corporation Pentax Imaging Systems Division appeared a new compact super-zoom Pentax Optio RZ10. Optio RZ10 is equipped with 14-megapixel CCD matrix and a 10-fold zoom lens with a focal length of 28 mm to 280 mm (35 mm equivalent). In macro mode RZ10 make shots from a distance of just one centimeter from the object.



To avoid the appearance of fuzzy and blurry images, Pentax engineers made sure of an effective system of optical and digital stabilization. And for those who do not like a long time to delve into the details of camera settings is a special mode Auto Picture, which automatically selects the most appropriate to the story shooting program. Laconic and several sporty design is presented in classic black and white, as well as three additional bright versions: red, purple and green.

Optio RZ10 record high-quality video with sound at 1280 x 720 pixels. Additionally, in video mode works proprietary image stabilization Movie SR, which suppresses tremors and sudden movement of the hand.

The camera supports vsmogatelnye functions such as Face Detection AF & AE detects faces (up to 32 participants) for the three hundredths of a second and tells the system exactly to put the focus on them focus. After the identification of camera crews immediately set the parameters and prompts a sharpness that all persons in the photo will achieve the greatest good. In the "Panorama" camera helps the photographer to make a number of frames that are automatically stitched together in the chamber in one panorama.

2.7-inch color display has a resolution of 230,000 pixels. Burst mode in a series of up to 40 frames is supported with a maximum speed of 9.1 images per second. For wireless transmission of images and videos to your computer using Wi-Fi, camera can use a memory card Eye-Fi, which are installed instead of the usual SD card. It is expected that the model goes on sale in October for an estimated price of 219 euros.