Archive for August, 2010

SATADIMM, First Generation of SATA and DIMM Combination from Viking Modular Solutions

Posted by author on August 28th, 2010

The Sanmina-SCI Corporation’s division, the Viking Modular Solution announces the availability of the new SATADIMM (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment – Dual in-line Memory Module). The SATADIMM is the first generation in its class which combines the magic of SATA and DIMM technologies. This is an SSD module which is as classy as the Enterprise Class SATA II SSD and as sophisticated as the DDR3 240-pin DIMM. This new invention from Viking Modular Solution is allowing its user to improve the performances of the server’s storage and capacities.

The SATADIMM is completed with the technology of JEDEC MO-269. The combination of SATA technology in the DDR3 DIMM plug will bring the high performance to the SSD. The SATADIMM features several functions such as 30,000 IOPS for doing random performances, protecting the data from power failure, and having a high endurance. The SATADIMM comes in three choices of capacities namely 50 Gb, 100 Gb, and 200 Gb.

The SATADIMM has the advantages from the SATA technology as well as the features available in the 240-pin DDR3 DIMM. The power needed to operate this SSD is gained from the supply of 1.5 V which is transferred to the DIMM socket while the SATA cables in the SSD function to transfer data.

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Netgear Releases NeoTV 550 and Three AV Powerline Adapters

Posted by author on August 28th, 2010

Netgear introduces the new NeoTV 550 for consumer of home entertainment. This viewing adaptor is able to transfer files stored in our portable HDD, computers, and other storage media to the television. From the performance, this new Netgear NeoTV 550 is quite similar with the Digital Entertainer Elite except the storage capacity and the ability to access VOD website services. The Netgear NeoTV 550 is, however, supporting many kinds of video files including Blu-ray and BD-Live.

The NeoTV 550 will play videos with 1,080 pixels resolution with digitally surround sounds from DTS. NeoTV 550 also comes with an easy-to-use remote controller. The Netgear NeoTV 550 will be sold for $219 each.

Together with the Netgear NeoTV 550, Netgear also announced to release Powerline adapter kits with the capacities of AV 200, AV 500, and AV 500+. The AV 200 Powerline has the ability to transfer data with the speed up to 200 mbps. Meanwhile, suggested by the name, the AV Powerline can release streaming power to 500 mbps. The AV 500+, on the other hand, besides its ability of thransferring up to 500 mbps is also equipped with additional power outlet for filtering noise. The kits will be released in November 2010.

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Sony Japanese will Launch Six DVRs with BDXL Technology

Posted by author on August 27th, 2010

Japanese electronic manufacturer, Sony, has announced to release six types of DVRs. Two days before, rival manufacturer, Panasonic also declared to release the same product type. The DVRs released by Sony will comprise the BDXL technology with different size of capacity.

The BDXL-writing DVRs are announced to range from 320 Gb to 2 Tb capacities. Among the six DVRs, five will be equipped with dual tubers while one type will come to the market with only single tuner. The tuners installed in the DVRs are promoted to be able to write up to 100 Gb of BDXL disks. These six products from Sony are fortunately compatible with traditional Blu-ray media players.

The six DVRs are also foretold to supporting the three dimension playback since Sony predicted that customer who uses the BDXL are more likely to have the three dimension HDTV also. There are no confirmations from Sony on how much each of the products will cost. Clearly, the new DVR model with storage capacity of 2 Tb will be launched at the Japanese market in September 25, 2010. This is only the first step of the launching. For other new DVRs in different storage capacities, BDXL lovers will have to patiently wait until October 22, 2010.

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ASUS Eee PC1015PN and PC1015PEM Use Intel’s Latest Atom N550 Processor

Posted by author on August 27th, 2010

Not wanting to be left behind, ASUS becomes one of the first manufacturers to use Intel’s latest processor, the dual core Intel Atom N550 still with Eee series. The Eee Personal Computers from ASUS will come in several versions.

The first version to be released is the ASUS 1015PEM a small laptop which is platformed by the processor 1.5 GHz N550CPU and can be upgraded to 2 Gb of DDR3 RAM. The ASUS 1015PEM will be sold in the European market with the pricing €349 or about $440 in the United States. While the releasing date of this product is still uncovered.

Another netbook to be released by ASUS is the 1015PN. This gadget is reported to be released by ASUS branch from the North American. Besides the Intel Atom 1.5 GHz N550 processor and 2 Gb of DDR3 memory, the mobile PC is also equipped with graphic card from NVIDIA, the Ion 2. However, unlike the ASUS 1015PEM whose launching date is a mystery, this ASUS 1015PN is expected to be available at the American market in September 2010. Unfortunately, this ten inch netbook is not supported with much specs detail. Supposed it is, the ASUS 1015PN perhaps will be regarded as one of the top mobile PC in the computing world.

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Canon EOS 60D for Photographic Improvement to be Launched Next Month

Posted by author on August 27th, 2010

On August 26, 2010, Canon released the news to introduce a camera with image-capture feature and equipped with Full HD video. This camera uses the DSLR (Digital Single-Lens Reflex) technology. Yuichi Ishizuka, the general manager and executive vice president for Canon in the United States, is confident that the camera will be more than helpful for customers who seek for improvement in photographic skill.

The camera, Canon EOS 60D is equipped with a Vari-Angle 3-inch Clear View LCD display with resolution of 1,040,000 dot/VGA. The display is best for making low-angled shot, capturing overhead shot and still images, and also creating Full HD videos. Canon EOS 60D also features the technology of Multi-Control Dial which enables several actions to be controlled by one button.

Granting requests from Canon customers, this camera is also given the locking feature to enable camera users to have secure shoot. The Full HD video made by the EOS 60D will have 1,920 x 1080 pixels resolution. ISO range attainable by the camera is from 100 to 6400 and can be extended to 12,800 which allows long shoot. The camera itself will hit the United States market in late September 2010 with suggested price of $1,099.

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Logitech Introduce Z623 Speaker System for Dynamic Use

Posted by author on August 26th, 2010

One of the manufacturers for sound system supporting devices, Logitech, introduces a new speaker system from the Fremont, California. This 2.1 system speaker system has been given the certification from THX. The THX is a guarantee for a sound system to be a good one. The speaker system called the Logitech Speaker System Z623 is powered by 200 watts of electricity and can be plugged into a Personal Computer, gaming console, music players, DVD players, or a television.

The Logitech Z623 is said to be an all-purpose speaker system. This speaker system is suitable with any activities which need supportive sound systems. The speaker system is promoted to be able to increase great effects on video games, music, or movies. Users of the sound system can apply their most favorite sound setting on the sound system. The Logitech Z623 sound system comes with 3.5 mm inputs and also the RCA. For private listening, Logitech also equipped the sound system with a pre-installed headphone jack.

Logitech announces the speaker system will be available at the computer market in September 2010. The Logitech Z623 will first hit the United States and Canadian markets. The retail price for this product is $149.99 in the United States.

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ViewSonic to Display Lots of New Gadgets at the Upcoming IFA

Posted by author on August 26th, 2010

In the IFA event of 2010, ViewSonic will display its new products. The products, based on ViewSonic’s press release, will be variable from media players to cameras. In Hall 14 Stand 107 at the upcoming IFA 2010, ViewSonic will exhibit their new three-dimensional camera/recorder, portable 3D television, and a tablet PC of 7 inch wide.

The 3D camera/recorder or camcorder which will be sold with the price £199 is said to be a lightest one with 720 pixels resolution while recording. It will also come with a built-in three dimensional preview display. In the exhibition, ViewSonic will also make a demonstration to promote the easy-to-carry 3D television. The exhibit will also display other products such as three dimensional digital camera and digital photo frame which is also a three dimensional.

Meanwhile, the tablet PC announced to be exhibited is using the Android platform. It is equipped with web connectivity such as Wi-Fi and 3G. other features built in the gadget are GPS service, Bluetooth, G sensor, a MicroSD slot, and USB connector. Besides the 7 inch one, ViewSonic will also display a tablet of 10 inch wide which is platformed by Intel and installed with both Android and Microsoft operating systems.

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Panasonic RP-HC700 Headphones for Clarity and Satisfaction

Posted by author on August 26th, 2010

Panasonic is to launch a new headphone, the Panasonic RP-HC700. This headphone has its winning feature to block noises from environment outside. Therefore, the user this headphone can get clear sound. This headphone design is inspired by the retro style and comes in white and black color. If compared to Razer Orca from gaming company Razer, this Panasonic RP-HC700 headphone seems to be less comfortable and less inviting, but surely better in delivering sounds.

Generally known for their top performance products, Panasonic does not want to disappoint its loyal consumers. The Panasonic RP-HC700 headphone will cope with up to 95% of noises from surrounding environment. The headphone also comes with 40 mm drivers with between 10 Hz to 30 kHz of frequency range. An AAA battery installed in this headphone can be used to 15 hours. This headphone guarantee to make the good sounds in and chase the bad tunes out.

This Panasonic RP-HC700 headphone is planned to be released at the market in September 2010. The pricing for the headphone is said of ¥20,000 or about $237. So far, the detail about market range of this headphone is unknown. Whether the headphone will be sold outside Japan or not, is still a question.

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AMD Promises Bobcat and Bulldozer to Substitute Intel’s Domination in 2011

Posted by author on August 25th, 2010

AMD, one of the leading manufacturers providing processors for computers has issued their plan to release Bobcat and Bulldozer processors in 2011. Both are said to have different usages for different needs. The AMD Bobcat, for example, is designed to be the “brain” part of products such as netbooks or ultrathin gadgets. Meanwhile, AMD Bulldozer is aimed at equipping the inside body of CPUs.

The release of the processors in 2011 is hoped to shift Intel Atom and Xeon processors as the most generally used processors. The AMD Bobcat is especially made as one of the descendant of AMD Fusion processors. After the Ontario APU, other Fusion series, the AMD Llano is hitting the computer market at the end of the year 2010 if not in early 2011.

AMD Bulldozer can be also a part of the Fusion generation, however, the early design of this processor is not aimed at it. Rather, the Bulldozer was intended for consumers with higher computing needs. The Interlagos processor from Opteron is promoted to have half of the power the AMD Bulldozer has. Until now, the launching and winning features from AMD Bobcat and Bulldozer are just promises from AMD Company. Hope AMD will not break their promises next year.

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See the Tiniest Detail of Your Pics with Canon’s Latest 120 Mp CMOS Sensor

Posted by author on August 25th, 2010

Technology has its way to develop. So does Canon. Recently, Canon Inc. made an announcement to have developed the first APS-H-size CMOS (Complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor) sensor for imaging resolution of about 120 Mp within the resolution of 13,280 x 9,184 pixels. This, Canon proudly announced, is by far regarded as the highest resolution a gadget ever reached for such size. When compared to another Canon CMOS sensor within the same size of resolution, the 120 million pixels of the new sensor clearly defeated the 16.1 million pixels. The latest APS-H-size CMOS sensor is 7.5 times better than the previous one and give increasing resolution performance up to 2.4 fold.

The new technology of the CMOS sensors is said to be able to read data up to 9.5 frames within one second. With this higher rate of speed, images with the highest resolution ever can be handled easily by this conductor without any trouble of delay.

This new improved CMOS sensor also comes with video output enables up to 1,920 x 1,080 pixels or Full HD. The CMOS sensor can result one sixtieth size of the Full HD video total image. Images taken from gadgets using this new CMOS sensor can still maintain their high definition rate even though cropped or enlarged.

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