Posted by dan on: 2010-04-09 16:15:40 in category: Hardware & Gadgets [ 0 Comment(s) ]
Super Talent Technology, a leading manufacturer of Flash storage solutions and DRAM memory modules, today announced a new value solid state drive (SSD) product line dubbed Super Talent VSSD that brings performance and solid-state technology together at an incredible price.
Super Talent VSSD offers shorter OS bootup time, faster application loading, less system power consumption and a brand new experience the customer can never get from traditional hard-disks. VSSD takes full advantage of the 3Gbps SATA-II bandwidth. The VSSD is capable of sequential read speeds up to 150 MB/sec and sequential write speeds up to 100 MB/sec.
Available in capacities from 8GB to 64GB, Super Talent provides customers the option to enter the SSD world with a limited budget, but no compromise in performance. Customers can now build or upgrade a system economically, running the operating system and applications on the VSSD and storing data on a traditional hard-disk.
VSSDs have undergone exhaustive validation and stress testing in both Windows and Linux environments to emerge as one of the most reliable SSDs available. These drives are encased in a lightweight polymer shell that protects the drives against physical damage. VSSDs are dramatically more resistant to shock and vibration than hard drives.
ATEN Introduces New 8-Port HDMI Video Switch and Splitter
Posted by dan on: 2010-04-07 16:13:09 in category: Hardware & Gadgets [ 0 Comment(s) ]
ATEN International, leading designer and manufacturer of cutting-edge communications solutions, announced today that it will extend the range of HDMI solutions with the introduction of the new 8-port HDMI Video Switch - VS0801H and the 8-port HDMI Video Splitter - VS0108H. The new products will provide users with a guaranteed, high-fidelity multimedia transfer in HDMI technology.
The growing popularity of HDMI devices on the home theatre market creates the need to enable simultaneous access to different HDMI A/V sources. The VS0801H HDMI Video Switch enables consumers to easily connect up to 8 HDMI sources, such as HDMI camera, satellite TV set-top box, HD-DVD player, Blue-ray HD player, home theatre central unit or game console, to one TV screen. The VS0801H enables fast and easy switching between HDMI sources by pressing buttons on the front panel, via remote control, or through RS-232 serial port. The ATEN switch provides the highest video quality with HDTV 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolutions, as well as VGA, SVGA, SXGA, UXGA and WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolutions.
The VS0108H HDMI Video Splitter is a perfect solution for anyone who needs to send one source of digital high definition video to eight HDMI displays at the same time. It supports all HDMI enabled devices, such as DVD players, satellite set-top boxes, and HDMI displays. The VS0108H is HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compliant, making it effective for use with all HDMI displays in home theater applications, as well as in corporate, educational and commercial settings.
Posted by dan on: 2010-04-04 01:40:51 in category: Hardware & Gadgets [ 0 Comment(s) ]
PQI's USB3.0 2.5" portable hard drive H566 has been officially released and it is the world's first USB3.0 2.5" portable hard drive to the market. Since H566 began mass production last week, it has already resulted in a volume of inquiries from domestic and international buyers, making it the first USB3.0 device with significant sales volume. PQI's H566 not only has spectacular bandwidth provided by USB3.0, but its 2.5" hard drive dimensions make it convenient to carry and has aesthetically pleasing looks, making it the new IT toy you just have to have!
Posted by dan on: 2010-03-23 20:16:38 in category: Hardware & Gadgets [ 0 Comment(s) ]
The VIA VX900 features the VIA ChromotionHD 2.0 video engine, boasting hardware acceleration of the most demanding video formats for both locally stored and cloud based HD video content, providing incredibly smooth playback of the most visually stunning multimedia titles at resolutions up to 1080p without incurring a heavy CPU load.
The VIA VX900 MSP features the high-performance VIA ChromotionHD 2.0 video processor, offering advanced filtering and cutting edge post-processing to perform ultra smooth decoding of MPEG-4/AVC, H.264, MPEG-2, VC-1, WMV-HD, and AVS video for Blu-ray content. Support for the latest connectivity standards includes dual channel support for Display Port, HDMI, DVP, VGA and LVDS/TMDS.
The VIA VX900 MSP supports the latest DDR3 system memory at speeds of up to 1066MHz and is compatible with the VIA Nano™, VIA C7® and VIA Eden™ processor families. Integrating all the features of a traditional North and South bridge solution into a 31mm x 31mm single chip package, the VIA VX900 is a single chip solution that reduces overall silicon footprint compared with competing twin-chip core logic implementations.
Posted by dan on: 2010-03-02 16:15:18 in category: Hardware & Gadgets [ 0 Comment(s) ]
VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today announced the VIA ART-3000, a complete, fanless and ruggedized embedded box system based on the unique I/O-rich Em-ITX form factor, offering the ideal solution for a variety of industrial applications.
Available as a complete system including drives and memory, the fanless VIA ART-3000 combines a number of unique features including diskless booting, excellent vibration and shock resistance, dual Gigabit networking and dual LVDS video support. Ruthlessly low power consumption means the VIA ART-3000 can also support fanless configurations with no moving parts making it ideal for ultra stable, mission critical implementations.
Posted by dan on: 2010-01-21 17:43:56 in category: Hardware & Gadgets [ 0 Comment(s) ]
Corsair, a worldwide leader in high-performance computer and flash memory products, today announced that the Dominator GTX1 ultra-high performance DDR3 memory module (CMGTX1) has passed Intel’s XMP-Ready certification at the blistering speed of 2333MHz, surpassing Corsair’s 2000MHz modules as the fastest XMP-certified memory in the world.
Corsair Dominator GTX modules are individually hand-screened and tested to ensure unmatched performance. They are designed specifically for enthusiasts and overclockers who want to achieve the highest performance possible, and to break benchmark world records.
Intel’s engineers awarded the XMP-Ready certification to 2 x 2GB Corsair CMGTX1 modules running at the incredible frequency of 2333MHz using low timings of 9-11-9-27 at a voltage of just 1.65V. The test platform was a Gigabyte™ GA-P55A-UD4P motherboard. The successful XMP certification is a testament to the performance capabilities as well as the stability of both the memory and the target platform.
“Building the fastest memory for extreme overclockers and enthusiasts requires considerable engineering expertise, combined with a unique understanding of the complexities of overclocking,” said Kevin Conley, VP of Engineering at Corsair. “Intel is one of the most meticulous and sophisticated technology companies in the world, and so achieving XMP-Ready certification at the astonishing frequency of 2333MHz once again clearly demonstrates Corsair’s performance leadership.”
Posted by dan on: 2010-01-19 17:02:41 in category: Hardware & Gadgets [ 0 Comment(s) ]
The VIA EPIA-T700 is the first product based on the Mobile-ITX form factor. Measuring a mere 6cm x 6cm, the VIA EPIA-T700 is a uniquely compact computer-on-module that is designed for a range of ultra-compact embedded devices in medical, military and in-vehicle applications.
Powered by a specially miniaturized, fanless 1GHz VIA Eden ULV processor, the EPIA-T700 can be used with a variety of carrier boards that can be adapted and customized to meet the needs of a range of applications where ultra cool, ultra quiet, reliable performance is essential.
Multimedia support comes by way of the VIA VX820 media system processor, which adds a wealth of key features including the VIA Chrome9 DX9 integrated graphics core, the VIA Chromotion™ video engine with hardware acceleration of MPEG-2, MPEG-4, WMV9, and VC1 video formats, and VIA Vinyl HD Audio supporting up to eight channels of HD output.
An integrated multi-configuration transmitter enables display connection to TTL LCD panels and CRT monitors. Added flexibility is added through carrier board configurations that integrate the DVP interface to include LVDS and DVI support. Other integrated data bus technologies include PCI Express and Ultra DMA.
SHUTTLE Unveils Forthcoming Line of All-In-One PCs and SFF Desktops
Posted by dan on: 2010-01-11 16:51:45 in category: Hardware & Gadgets [ 0 Comment(s) ]
Shuttle, an industry leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance small form factor (SFF) PC solutions and creator of the XPC, today released details and images for the Shuttle models that will be showcased at the 2010 International CES, the world's largest tradeshow for consumer technology, from January 7-10, 2010.
Shuttle will be unveiling its forthcoming XPC models slated for release in the first half of the year, from the new J Series and re-designed All-In-One PC product lines. These models include the latest technology and new features from Intel, including the next-generation Intel Atom platform and the all new Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, and Intel Core i7 processors.
A departure from typical Shuttle XPC models, the new J Series supports mini-ITX motherboards, making it more flexible than previous generations. To further mark the new face of Shuttle, the J Series will be the first to bear the new XPC logo, featuring a striking "X" mark to signify the evolution of the XPC product line. The new Shuttle J Series will come in three models, with three distinctive chassis designs and three different chipsets to designate three levels of computing performance.
NVIDIA Tegra Processor Powers The Tablet Revolution
Posted by dan on: 2010-01-08 16:37:46 in category: Hardware & Gadgets [ 0 Comment(s) ]
NVIDIA today launched its Next Generation Tegra, the world’s first processor for the mobile web, specifically designed for the high-resolution needs of tablets.
Consumers have been waiting for a truly portable, high-resolution, no-compromise Internet experience. NVIDIA’s new Tegra processor delivers that by combining lightning-quick browsing, streaming 1080p video and Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 acceleration with an immersive 3D user interface and days of battery life.
“Without question, 2010 is going to be year of the tablet,” said Tim Bajarin, President, Creative Strategies, Inc. “The new NVIDIA Tegra processor has a unique feature set critical for tablets -- fast web browsing with fully rendered pages, uncompromised graphics, snappy user interface and HD video - all with the battery life we’ve only seen with cell phones.”
Key to Tegra’s capabilities are eight independent processors, including the world’s first dual core CPU for mobile applications. These processors are used together or independently to optimize power usage at all times. With its ultra low-power design, Tegra delivers over 16 hours of HD video or 140 hours of music—on a single charge.
Posted by dan on: 2010-01-06 23:04:51 in category: Hardware & Gadgets [ 0 Comment(s) ]
Toshiba's Cell TV wants to end the debate about which TV is best.
The new Cell TV is going to boast the ability to take any 2D content and turn it into 3D content on the fly. Toshiba claims that this will "deliver the ultimate 3D experience in 2010. The feature list for the "Cell TV" series includes:
* Ability to convert 2D to 3D in real time
* 480HZ (240 HZ to each eye when in 3D mode)
* Super Resolution Technology (up-scaling imagery)
* Net Super Resolution+ (compression noise cancelling)
* Auto View (auto configures the screen to best viewing settings)
* 1TB HDD for recording content from cable , Blu-ray (when possible) and any other video source
* VOIP/Video phone capability
* 802.11N built in
* DLNA compatability
* 9 million to 1 contrast ratio
* Wireless HD
* USB movie playback
* Net TV channels
The "Cell TV" series boasts a lot of great technologies including the built in hard drive. The idea is that the TV will be able to record what ever content you want and because of its DLNA and 802.11n technologies
built in, you will be able to share this content to any device. In essence, the "Cell TV" can act as a media hub for your household with the ability to share or access the information from nearly anywhere.
The Fastest USB 3.0 to SATA Controller comes from VIA
Posted by dan on: 2010-01-06 23:01:17 in category: Hardware & Gadgets [ 0 Comment(s) ]
VIA Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today launched the VIA VL700 USB 3.0-SATA Controller, a highly integrated single chip solution that allows users to connect SATA hard disk drive (HDD), solid state drive (SSD), and optical disc drive (ODD) devices to their PC via new USB 3.0 specification ports.
With data transfer rates of up to 5Gbps, USB 3.0 (also known as SuperSpeed USB) offers ten times the throughput available to USB 2.0 based devices, meaning large amounts of information stored on a SATA device can be effortlessly transferred to a PC in a fraction of the time it would usually take.
Developed by wholly owned subsidiary company VIA Labs, the VIA VL700 supports both SATA 3Gbps and 1.5Gbps data transfer rates and also Native Command Queuing (NCQ), which allows HDDs/SSDs to internally optimize the order in which received read and write commands are executed, thereby increasing performance. Additionally, data transfer to and from SATA-based DVD and Blu-ray Disc players is supported.
"As the storage capacity of hard drives increases, the need for better data transfer technology arises," said Richard Brown, Vice President of Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. "SuperSpeed USB offers a big leap forward in transfer speeds and the VIA VL700 gives PC users a way to apply this performance advantage to their existing SATA storage devices."
Updated Video ! - Nexus One full specifications revealed
Posted by dan on: 2010-01-04 17:30:45 in category: Hardware & Gadgets [ 0 Comment(s) ]
Engadget revealed the specs and release details for Google's upcoming Nexus One smartphone. According to their source, the phone will be available January 5th via invite only. It seems that Google will be doing the inviting, but it's unclear as to how it will work. T-Mobile will get to sell the phone at some point, but no time table is known.
You'll notice below that the Nexus One will have twice the amount of RAM as the Motorola Droid, as well as a 1GHz processor, which also nearly doubles that of the Droid. The screen, as rumored, is AMOLED, and the camera will have a flash with 2x digital zoom. The phone is also thinner than the iPhone 3GS.
Here are the notable specs:
* Android 2.1
* 3.7-inch WVGA AMOLED screen
* Memory: 512MB ROM, 512MB RAM
* 4 GB MicroSD card (expandable to 32GB)
* 5-megapixel camera with autofocus, 2X digital zoom, LED flash
* UMTS 1/4/8 (2100/AWS/900)
* HSDPA 7.5Mbps, HSUPA 2Mbps up to 5.76Mbps
* GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
* WiFi (802.11 a,b,g,n), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, A2DP stereo Bluetooth
* AGPS, compass, accelerometor
* Weight: 130g with battery
* Dimensions: 119mm x 59.8mm x 11.5mm
* Teflon-coated back cover
* 3.5mm headset jack
* Second microphone for active noise cancellation
* Proximity sensor, light sensor
* 1400 mAH battery
World's First USB 3.0 Hub Controller comes from VIA
Posted by dan on: 2010-01-04 16:20:57 in category: Hardware & Gadgets [ 0 Comment(s) ]
VIA Technologies, Inc., a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today unveiled the VIA VL810 SuperSpeed Hub Controller, the industry’s first integrated single chip solution that supports the higher transfer rates of the new USB 3.0 specification.
USB 3.0 (also known as SuperSpeed USB) allows for a maximum data transfer rate of up to 5Gbps, or ten times the throughput available to USB 2.0 based devices. Other enhancements provide for improved interaction between device and host controller, including important advancements in power management.
Developed by wholly owned subsidiary company VIA Labs, the VIA VL810 expands a PC's USB capability by allowing more than one device to be connected to each host port. One upstream port and four downstream ports support not just SuperSpeed transfer, but are also backwards compatible with previous USB specifications and offer support for Hi-Speed (480Mbps), Full-Speed (12Mbps), and Low-Speed (1.5Mbps) traffic.
Posted by dan on: 2009-12-31 16:01:57 in category: Hardware & Gadgets [ 0 Comment(s) ]
Technology advances constantly. When the speed of USB 2.0 can no longer fulfill the expanding demand of modern people, storage technology with faster speed, lower power consumption and greater convenience emerges out of consumer demands. Eyeing at the developmental potential of e-SATA, Team Group Inc launches the X092 USB disk Fire Shadow as its masterpiece for the year. A shining red and black appearance, this dual-color design inoculates the idea of fire and shadow. Equipped with the e-SATA and USB interfaces, Fire Shadow allows users to enjoy the ultrafast speed of e-SATA and the no-external-power-required convenience of USB devices all in one disk.
The X092 from Team is designed with the quadruple channel technology to evenly distribute data reading and writing task to four storage devices in order to effectively enhance the read-write speed. As the read-write speed of e-SATA is 110MB/s and 40MB/s respectively, i.e. triply faster than USB2.0, it takes only 42 seconds to copy a 4.5GB movie file, making it the dream option among all PnP storage devices. In addition to the 16GB and 32GB models, the X092 has the 64GB model tailored for power users, allowing them to download and store valuable data anywhere anytime. Therefore, the X092 is tailored for consumers demanding super capacity and super speed mobile storage in great convenience.
Posted by dan on: 2009-12-28 17:35:18 in category: Hardware & Gadgets [ 0 Comment(s) ]
DisplayLink, the company behind USB-based display controllers has disclosed plans to release a display chip during the upcoming CES event next month, that runs on USB 3.0 SuperSpeed interface. The new chip will make use of the increased bandwidth (up to 4.8 Gbps vs. 480 Mbps of USB 2.0), to transmit higher-resolution videos. The current USB 2.0 based DisplayLink chips are able to transmit display of 3D games at 60 fps and HD video at 26~27 fps. The new USB 3.0 based chip will be able to do the same faster, without any flickering, said Dennis Crespo, executive vice-president of marketing and business development at DisplayLink. The DisplayLink technology involves using the system's graphics hardware to drive multiple display-heads, by transmitting display across USB.
D-Link Now Shipping its Smallest Wireless USB Adapter
Posted by dan on: 2009-12-16 18:36:11 in category: Hardware & Gadgets [ 0 Comment(s) ]
London, UK – 15th December 2009 – D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for business and consumers, today announced that it is shipping the D-Link Wireless N Nano USB Adapter incorporating the speed and greater range of 802.11n Wi-Fi technology, into one of the smallest form factors of its type on the market.
D-Link’s Wireless N Nano USB Adapter, DWA-131, provides an easy and cost-effective way to upgrade the wireless network performance of a desktop or notebook computer. The Nano Adapter connects to a Wireless 802.11n network providing download speeds of up to 300 Mbps*1. Network users can access high-speed Internet services, transfer files and stream media from virtually anywhere in their home or office.
The Nano Adapter’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup, WPS feature, enables it to establish an easy, one-time, single-click secure connection with a WPS-enabled access point or wireless router, eliminating the need for manual entry of complex encryption codes. WPS automatically sets advanced security features using WPA2 encryption. As an alternative, D-Link's Quick Setup Wizard also provides an easy way to set up the USB adapter and the included Wireless Manager helps to keep track of recently accessed networks.
Posted by dan on: 2009-12-15 17:52:09 in category: Hardware & Gadgets [ 0 Comment(s) ]
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VIA Nano Processor Readies VIA EPIA Boards for Next Generation Embedded Applicat
Posted by dan on: 2009-12-15 17:45:46 in category: Hardware & Gadgets [ 0 Comment(s) ]
VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today announced the latest VIA EPIA-M800 Mini-ITX and VIA EPIA-N800 Nano-ITX boards. Featuring the 64-bit, high-performance VIA Nano processor, these new embedded boards bring advanced digital multimedia performance to the next wave of embedded devices on forthcoming Windows 7-based technologies.
Devices based on the VIA EPIA-M800 and VIA EPIA-N800 leverage the performance enhancements of the VIA Nano processor, offering an improved user experience with advanced human to machine interaction and a visually stunning multimedia experience through the latest HD codecs and media streaming technologies. Specific applications include the latest media-centric designs in digital signage and advanced information, ticket and kiosk machines.
Seagate Momentus Thin drive, the world's thinnest 2.5-inch hard disk !
Posted by dan on: 2009-12-14 17:56:36 in category: Hardware & Gadgets [ 0 Comment(s) ]
Seagate Technology today announced the Momentus Thin drive, the world's thinnest 2.5-inch hard disk drive for ultra-portable and entry-level laptops, high-end netbooks, backup devices and consumer electronics. At a wafer-thin 7mm in height - 25 percent slimmer than traditional 9.5mm 2.5-inch laptop hard drives - the Momentus Thin drive gives original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and system integrators significantly lower cost-per-gigabyte storage than solid state and 1.8-inch drives, enabling a new breed of entry-level thin laptops.
Of all netbook computers available today, 90 percent feature 9.5mm 2.5-inch laptop drives because solid state and 1.8-inch hard drives are largely cost-prohibitive for this market. The Momentus Thin drive provides the lowest-cost storage for netbooks and thin laptops, enabling computer makers to offer systems that reach a broader market.
VIA Brings Enhanced Windows 7 Desktop to Life with Power Efficient DX10.1 Chipse
Posted by dan on: 2009-12-11 17:01:25 in category: Hardware & Gadgets [ 0 Comment(s) ]
VIA Technologies, Inc, a leading innovator of power efficient x86 processor platforms, today announced the VIA VN1000 digital media chipset for next generation desktop and all-in-one PCs, offering a world-class HD multimedia entertainment platform compatible with the advanced desktop features of Microsoft Windows 7.
The VIA VN1000 is the most power efficient DX10.1 digital media chipset available today, making it the perfect solution for next generation small form factor and all-in-one Windows 7 PCs that focus on entertainment, multimedia and touch screen capabilities. The DirectX 10.1 hardware environment provided by the VIA Chrome 520 IGP means Windows 7 users can enjoy a more fluid and visually enhanced desktop experience as well as the latest gaming titles.
The VIA EPIA-T700 is the first product based on the Mobile-ITX form factor. Measuring a mere 6cm x 6cm, the VIA EPIA-T700 is a uniquely compact computer-on-module that is designed for a range of ultra-compact embedded devices in medical, military and in-vehicle applications.
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NVIDIA today launched its Next Generation Tegra, the world’s first processor for the mobile web, specifically designed for the high-resolution needs of tablets.
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