E Fun unveils 8.4″ Android tablet computer

By Koushik Saha on 20.12.10

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Be it perusing books, browsing Internet, pleasing ears with music, or glancing over favorite photo albums, E Fun indeed helped many enliven their imagination. The company is back again with its new Next3 8.4-inch Android-powered tablet enclosed in a sleek, lightweight chassis.


Designed to revamp the whole fun encounter, the stylish Next3 can be an entertaining companion for consumers seeking entertainment while on the wheels. Featuring Wi-Fi capability, the device enables users to surf the web, receive and answer e-mails, watch YouTube videos, listen to Internet music providers, and get real-time weather reports.


“Our first Android tablet, the Next2, exceeded all expectations, selling out on HSN in less than a week in November,” shared Jason Liszewski, Managing Director and VP of Sales for E Fun. “Our new Next3 tablet continues our objective to provide easy-to-use lifestyle products filled with fun and functionality. With its large touch-screen color display, Borders eBook Store app, and multimedia capability, the Next3 delivers on all counts.”


Hanging directions to pages and settling upon applications gets easier with the tablet’s touchscreen feature. Powered by Google’s Android operating system, the feature-rich Next3 also boasts of a large 8.4-inch TFT color display, built-in speakers, 2 gigabyte flash memory coupled with an SD card slot for additional banking, and an MP3/photo viewer.

Under utilities, features like calculator, clock and alarm have been planked in. For added fun, third-party applications are procurable. Apart from all this, the device cozily hugs a layer of protection in the form of an exquisite, removable case featuring magnetic closure. Users can also purchase and download their favorite titles by taking advantage of the Borders eBook store, which comes preloaded on every unit.

Further, users are offered the power to choose from more than one million titles, including new releases and the latest bestsellers as well as biography, fiction and romance. Compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7, Linux and Mac OS, it pops up with accessories that subsume an AC adapter, USB cable and protective pouch.

The new E Fun Next3 tablet carries a price tag of $229.99 (approx Rs. 10,442).


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Transcend with new 750GB shockproof model

By Koushik Saha on 19.12.10

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The exigency to store loads of digital content in today’s demanding world can nowhere be evaded, particularly when consumers are on a lookout for an ingeniously crafted storage option. Keeping this in mind, Transcend recently sketched out its new 750 gigabyte shockproof hard drive under the appealing StoreJet 2.5-inch series.

Boasting of a distinctive shock-resistant construction, the freshly rolled out StoreJet 25D2, StoreJet 25M2, StoreJet 25D3 and StoreJet 25M3 drives emerge to be ideal options for busy users seeking an amalgamation of reliability, performance and style. Sporting a sleek, elegant chassis, the proliferated first two versions, under USB 2.0 roster, catch extra points for a mirror-like high gloss outer finish.

The delicate case accommodates an advanced internal hard drive suspension system which ensures to fend off damage caused by accidental slip or falls during travel. Doused in chic white shade, the fetching 25D2 can be singled out as a perfect solution to complement Mac computers.


Apart from this, the StoreJet 25M2 features an exquisite three-stage shock protection system that embeds a vibration-absorbing silicone outer shell, a reinforced hard casing, and an internal hard drive suspension damper. This particular model also joins hands with therigorous U.S. military drop-test standards.

Powered by USB 3.0, the 25D3 and 25M3 deliver blazing fast real-world transfer speeds of up to 90MB/s and put forth an unprecedented user experience. With these two models, users can now conveniently copy large files without having to wait for the transfer to sew up.

Based by three-year warranty, the new Transcend 2.5-inch StoreJet portable hard drives also come incorporated with the company’s own StoreJet Elite software. As of now, there’s no official word on their pricing and availability details.


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Epson brings Stylus Photo TX720WD All-In-One Printer in market

By Koushik Saha on 19.12.10

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Epson, a world leader in digital imaging and printing solutions has launched the fastest all-in-one photo printer in its entire printer lineup - the Epson Stylus Photo TX720WD, which succeeds its International Forum Design Award 2009 winning predecessor, the Epson Stylus Photo TX700W.


The new photo all-in-one printer retains the key strengths of the previous model by featuring the fastest print speed in all of Epson inkjet printer series, capable of producing up to 40 pages per minute (ppm) for both black and colour text and a 4 x 6 inch photo in 10 seconds1. However it improves on its award-winning predecessor with a new integrated duplex printing module that helps users conveniently save paper, and a new stylish flat touch pad.



The Epson Stylus Photo TX720WD achieves high print resolution of 5760 x 1440 dots per inch (dpi) with Epson proprietary Micro Piezo print head technology, enabling the printer to produce stunningphotos with high clarity and smooth colour gradation for a perfect print out.

Epson is world renowned for our printers photo print quality. So, we are very proud to present photo enthusiasts with our latest Epson Stylus Photo TX720WD which we are confident will exceed their expectations in performance,comments Mr. Samba Moorthy, Sr General Manager, Sales & Marketing. The Epson Stylus Photo TX720WD also features wireless connectivity, which allows it to be conveniently stored in cupboards or book shelves, saving desktop space.

Key features of the Epson Stylus Photo TX720WD

High Performance Epson Micro Piezo print head with Variable-Sized Droplet Technology (VSDT) - The Epson Micro Piezo print head found in the Epson Stylus Photo TX720WD achieves a maximum print resolution of 5760 x 1440 dpi and the VSDT (Variable Sized Droplet Technology) allows the print head to eject ink droplets in up to five sizes. These capabilities ensure the greatest detail and extremely smooth gradations in photographs.

Epson INKdividual Cartridges reduces cost - With Epson INKdividual cartridges, users can choose to only replace inks that have run out instead of the full set of inks. This reduces ink wastage and helps users to maximize cost savings.

Productivity Enhancing Speed - The Epson Stylus Photo TX720WD helps users save time by offering efficient print speeds of 40 ppm for black and colour A4 text documents in draft mode. It is also able of producing 4 x 6 inch borderless photos in 10 seconds (draft mode), enabling photo enthusiasts to print out their favourite photo album in a few minutes.

Epson Claria Photographic Inks - Users can enjoy long lasting brilliant printouts while using the proprietary Epson Claria™ Photographic inks as they are water, fade and scratch-resistant2, allowing photographs to be preserved up to 200 years3.

Wireless Network Connectivity - With integrated Ethernet and wireless capabilities, the Epson Stylus Photo TX720WD can be shared with multiple PCs, eliminating the need for personal desktop printers. This helps small home and home offices (SOHO) to save cost and space while producing high output with the efficient print speed of the Epson Stylus Photo TX720WD.

Automatic duplexer - The new printer comes with a built-in automatic duplexer for double-sided printing, allowing users to select double-siding printing option before sending to print. This helps cost conscious users to minimize paper wastage and be environmentally considerate at the same time.

2.5 inch LCD screen - The Epson Stylus Photo TX720WD has an attractive glossy black exterior with a newly designed flat touch pad. The printer’s 2.5 inch LCD screen is a convenient feature which enables users to preview their photographs before printing, without connecting to a PC. Built-in CD/DVD printing capabilities This feature is ideal for users who prefer to personalize their CD or DVDs by printing directly onto CD or DVD surfaces.

Key Specifications 
Feature Epson Stylus Photo TX720WD
Print Resolution 5760 X 1440 dpi (with Variable-Sized Droplet Technology)
Print Speed (draft modes) 40 ppm (black and colour text)
10 secs (4 x 6 inch borderless photo)
Copy Speed Black text: 39 copies per minute on draft mode
Colour text: 40 copies per minute on draft mode
Scanner Type CIS
Scan optical Resolution 2400 X 4800 dpi
Operating System Compatibility Windows XP / XP x 64 Edition/ Vista/7 
Professional Mac OS 10.4.11 or later with USB
Printer Interface USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 100BASE-TX/ 10 BASE-T
Special features Built-in 2.5 inch TFT colour LCD monitorwith flat touch pads
Ink sets 6 colour Epson Claria Photographic inks

About Epson
Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader that is dedicated to exceeding the vision of customers worldwide through its compact, energy-saving, high-precision technologies, with a product lineup ranging from printers and 3LCD projectors for business and the home, to electronic and crystal devices.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises nearly 80,000 employees in 102 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates.

About Epson India 
Epson India Pvt. Ltd. was incorporated in the year 2000. Present in every major city in the country, Epson products address the needs of the entire computer peripheral market as also those of consumers with specialized needs. Headquartered in Bangalore, Epson India today has an enviable reputation for quality and value. The company markets and supports Epson Dot-Matrix Printers, Inkjet Printers, Inkjet All-in-Ones, Laser Printers, Point of Sale Printers and Systems, Scanners and LCD Projectors.


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XFX HD 6850 - a review

By Koushik Saha on 16.12.10

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Over the past few weeks we have taken a look at the cards from the NVIDIA stable - the GTX 470 and the GTX 580 which were both amazing cards in their own right and achieved high scores in our tests. But now it's time to take a look at the Red side, AMD's. They recently launched the 6800 Series of GPUs and XFX was kind enough to send us one. The AMD HD 6850 is based on the ‘Barts’ core and in comparison to previous generations offersimproved tessellation, eyefinity and performance.The first thing that we noticed as we took the card out of the box was how small and light it was. At just 235mm in length, it should fit in almost any modern chassis. In comparison, the GTX 470 and GTX 580 look like hulking monsters. XFX have used a non-reference design and have used dual fans to help with heat management. The copper heatpipes jutting out of the side help in giving it a more rugged look, but at the same time they also make direct contact with the GPU which helps in cooling. One very cool design, although superficial, is the XFX logo carved into the I/O panel. It doesn’t serve a purpose, but it looks good.In terms of connectivity options, the XFX HD 6850 has two DVI-D ports along with one Displayport 1.2 and one HDMI 1.4a port. On the other end of the card; we have a single 6-pin PCIe connector that takes care of all its power needs.

Test Rig

* Intel i7-920
* ASUS Rampage III Extreme
* Corsair 6GB DDR3 - 1600 MHz
* Cooler master Silent Pro 1000w
* Cooler Master CM 690 Chassis
* Dell ST2420L 1920x1080 Display

The XFX 6850 uses a 40nm process, which is the same as the 5800 series, but at a smaller die size (255mm2). The GPU is clocked at 775MHz, while the 1GB GDDR5 memory clocks in at 1000MHz.


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Toshiba with Portege R700 World 13.3inch Laptop

By Koushik Saha on 5.11.10

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Toshiba R series has always been targeted at the business professional who places a premium on portability, but also requires a built-in optical drive. While its predecessors sport a 12.1-inch display, the latest Portege R700 has increases the panel to 13.3 inches without adding significantly to the bulk or size. Moreover, despite the weight and appearance of an ultrathin, the R700 sports a full-power processor and optical drive under the hood.

Toshiba Portege ultraportable laptops are not only a demonstration of Toshiba superior engineering and craftsmanship, but our ability to innovate to meet the demands of businesses,said Carl Pinto, vice president of product development, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.,Digital Products Division. The Portege R700 delivers the ultimate mobile experience at breakthrough prices that businesses have been waiting for, providing both performanceand battery life within an extremely thin and light, yet durable form factor without compromising key features such as an integrated DVD drive.

While it may not have the latest USB 3.0 port, the Portege R700 has sufficient connectivity options. Besides the expected USB 2.0, we also found an eSATA/USB combo port, VGA as well as an HDMI output. The USB ports are sleep-and-charge enabled, which allows the user to power their USB devices even when the notebook is turned off.


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Logitech Ultimate Ears 18 Pro Custom Monitors releasing this February

By Koushik Saha on 15.1.10

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Music zealots can now get their hands on the newest offering from Logitech, the Ultimate Ears 18 Pro Custom Monitors. Bringing the sound definition and clarity to one’s band, these in-ear monitors adorn a six-speaker design and have been handcrafted to provide a comfortable fit while reducing the ambient noise by 26dBs. They have been designed for performing artists as well as audiophiles.

The Ultimate Ears 18 Pro Custom Monitors with its proprietary six-speaker design can effortlessly fit six individually tuned drivers in each ear. It brings in amazing instrument and vocal clarity in the mid range and also extended sound reproduction of the high notes and powerful and visceral low end.

“Ultimate Ears is synonymous with live stage performance, and the Ultimate Ears 18 Pro monitors are an extension of this lineage,” said Philippe Depallens, Logitech vice president and general manager of the Ultimate Ears product unit. “These new in-ear monitorsare our next-generation, top-of-the-line professional monitors that build on decades of music and technology expertise. With the Ultimate Ears 18 Pro monitors, you get the distinctive Ultimate Ears sound signature you expect and deserve.”

Apart from the six-speaker design, Ultimate Ears’ latest monitors combine four-way crossovers with acoustic and electrical tuning, patent-pending triple-sound channels and a new low-distortion cable. Every sound channel provides an acoustically tuned in-line filter to keep the frequencies separate and balanced till they blend in the user’s ears and not the monitor.

The Ultimate Ears 18 Pro Custom Monitors also offer compatibility with wireless transmission systems and portable media devices. They come dressed in a rugged, personalized aluminum roadie box to withstand the rigorous tours.

The Ultimate Ears 18 Pro Custom Monitors are said to hit shelves in February for a suggested retail price of US$1350 (approx Rs. 61,676). Well, this price does not include the cost to have a qualified audiologist create your ear impressions while the optional ambient noise function can be included for an additional US$50.


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Skeleton Computer Case from Antec

By Koushik Saha on 27.12.09

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For quite a lot of users out there, the way in which their computer looks is almost equally important as the way in which it operates. And for this reason, the Antec company has launched the Skeleton case, which has an extremely unusual design, allowing users to check out what's going on within their computers at all times.

And no, we're not talking about Plexiglas sides (which are fairly common), but about a total lack of “walls”, so to say. The case is completely see through, and is manufactured from a 0.8mm cold rolled steel for durability with reinforced plastic frame. Furthermore, it features rack mount-quality side rails for greater durability, while the layered tray design allows for greater system integration flexibility.

And since we're on the subject of system integration, it's worth mentioning that the Skeleton case features 4 drivebays, namely 2 x 5.25-inch external ones and 2 x 3.5-inch internal ones. However, should these 4 bays prove to be insufficient, users can always go for the additional (available optionally) 4 x 3.5-inch side panel mounted drive trays. Moreover, the device offers enough room even for those behemoths of a graphics card available on the market nowadays, some of which exceed 11 inches.

The cooling system is generally one of the most important selling points of any such device, but the Skeleton goes one step further than most cases. Thus, the Antec Skeleton features an unique design that allows for unprecedented airflow, a front 92mm fan, and a top three speed 250mm fan with multicolor LED customization.

The case is compatible with standard ATX motherboards and also incorporates several useful connectors, namely USB 2.0, FireWire, eSATA and audio (AC97 and HDA compatible) In and Out.

Even if the Skeleton case is quite an attractive product, it also has one downside, namely its size. As you can imagine, this thing is not exactly small, measuring 31.75 cm x 37.6 cm x 41.9 cm cm, at a weight of around 7.02 kg. However, the cool factor is quite high in this case, especially for those users who can't help but flaunt their computers.


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AMD DX11 RV8xx Card unveiled

By Koushik Saha on 5.6.09

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There is a DX11 gaming system lurking deep in Computex but we managed to hunt it down as usual. We can't provide you a close up right now but judging from the looks of it, the card is about 8.5" long, dual slot and requires a 6-pin power. This card probably belongs to the mainstream segment (RV840), part of the AMD's DX11 Evergreen family. The silicon is at A10 revision right now and we can expect another spin before it enters mass production. Targeted launch of the first DX11 part is in September before the Windows


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ASUS ROG Goodies for Computex 2009 Unveiled

ASUS' Republic of Gamers (ROG), a brand synonymous with gaming and overclocking, today presented a host of innovations and products designed to provide users with the ultimate experience in high performance gaming and overclocking. These include ROG's exclusive MemOK! one-click memory rescue tool for effortless and worry-free memory upgrades, the limited edition ASUS ROG MARS GTX 295 graphics card that shatters all existing graphics benchmarks, and the world's most intelligent graphics card—the ROG MATRIX GTX 285. Other highlights include a 120 Hz 3D-ready Gaming Monitor that provides users withan immersive gaming experience, and the ASUS W90 notebook—a mobile gaming powerhouse that has recently set a Guinness World Record in overclocking. With such an impressive line-up, ASUS is once again poised to set the gaming and overclocking scene alight.

ROG: Empowering Gamers and OC Enthusiasts around the World with the Ultimate Gaming and OC Experience.

Established in 2006, the Republic of Gamers (ROG) is an initiative by ASUS to provide the very best hardware and technologies to the gamers and overclocking enthusiasts of today. Through extensive research and development, product testing and the constant pursuit of gaming and overclocking perfection, ROG has become a badge of honor for pro-gaming and overclocking champions the world over. With numerous 3DMark Vantage world records for the Entry, Performance, High and Extreme presets under its belt, ROG is the final word in extreme performance and absolute dependability.

MemOK!: Any Memory is A-Ok!

Memory compatibility issues are often the bane of system upgraders, and ASUS is the only motherboard manufacturer in the world that has devised an ingenious tool solely to tackle memory-related problems. Called MemOK!, ASUS' exclusive motherboard feature takes the guesswork and anxiety out of memory upgrading, restoring user confidence and peace of mind. In the event of a boot failure after installing new RAM, all the user has to do is press an easily accessible button on the motherboard and MemOK! will automatically load the failsafe settings needed to ensure a successful system boot. MemOK! is able to rapidly detect and resolve memory issues—even if bad or unstable memory is used! MemOK! is available on the newly released Rampage II GENE, Maximus II GENE and the Crosshair III Formula motherboards.

ROG MARS GTX 295 Graphics Card: Limited Edition, Unlimited Power!

The new ASUS ROG MARS is currently the fastest graphics card in the world and a dream come true for gamers everywhere. An unprecedented combination of dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 GPUs, an awe-inspiring 4GB onboard memory and the world's first 1024-bit memory bandwidth, it is 23% more powerful than stock NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295 graphics cards. The ROG MARS GTX295 graphics card also features an improved thermal design that boasts a 65% increase in heat pipe coverage and a 20% heat dissipation rate—thus delivering extreme cooling, even during graphically intensive operations. The ultimate result is non-stop adrenaline-pumping graphics and special effects for a truly unique and simply breathtaking gaming experience. The ASUS ROG MARS will only be available as a limited edition, and each graphics card will be assigned a unique serial number. With only 1000 units slated for production, the ASUS ROG MARS is a masterpiece of power and performance that every hardcore gamer and overclocker must own.

ASUS ROG MATRIX GTX 285: Rule Your Game with the World's Most Intelligent Graphics Card

The latest ASUS ROG MATRIX GTX 285 graphics card comes equipped with the Super Hybrid Engine for automatic hardware load monitoring and adjustments, delivering 15% lower GPU noise and increasing overclocking stability for up to a 10% increase in performance. A 5-level LED display allows users to keep track of the loading of the GPU. One of the highlights of the ASUS ROG MATRIX GTX 285 is the new iTracker2, which retains its predecessor's robust hardware monitoring capabilities and five scenario GUI modes, but now also features exclusive memory timing settings, BIOS burning and a recovery application to provide gamers with advanced control of their graphics card. With a simple click of the Safe Mode button, users can now boot their systems in safe mode even when the BIOS has crashed, and iTracker2 will automatically recover the BIOS. Keeping the ASUS ROG MATRIX GTX 285 cool is the Extreme Cooler, which intelligently makes timely fan speed adjustments according to GPU loading, and comes with 46.5% more heatpipe coverage—increasing heat dissipation efficiency by 12%.

ASUS W90: Guinness World Records' Fastest Notebook

ASUS is proud to announce that the ASUS W90 has been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the fastest notebook in the world. Powered by an Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9300 processor and equipped with an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4870 X2 graphics solution with 1GB of GDDR3 VRAM, the ASUS W90 achieved an unprecedented 3DMark06 score of 20324 at a recent overclocking gathering in Norway. This announcement comes shortly after the ASUS W90 clinched CNET's coveted Editors' Choice award. In the review, CNET's Joshua Goldman, the reviewer, said the multimedia powerhouse delivered "mobile gaming performance [that] is tough to beat", pointing out that the W90 had "outpaced all other notebooks in the processor-intensive performance tests" he conducted when running in overclocked mode.

The ASUS W90 sports an exterior design reminiscent of high performance sports cars. Head-turning looks aside, it provides users with the absolute best in multimedia entertainment and gaming. The setting of a new Guinness World Record solidifies its reputation as the epitome of extreme performance and irresistible style.

ASUS G51 and G60: Immersive Gaming through High Definition Sight and Sound

Sporting a futuristic, robot-inspired 'mecha' design, the new ASUS G51 and G60 notebooks are equipped with Altec Lansing speakers—augmented by EAX Advanced HD and CMSS technologies—that provide stellar 3D surround sound to users for gaming, music or movies. An extreme performance NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M graphics solution provides true-to-life visuals, further supported by PhysX Technology which brings real-world realism and particle physics to games. The ASUS G51 and G60 deliver their spectacular visuals on full high definition displays with a 16:9 aspect ratio.


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New Six-Core AMD Opteron™ Processor Delivers Up to Thirty-Four Percent More Performance-per-Watt in Exact Same Platform

By Koushik Saha on 5.6.09

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New Delhi, India — June 2, 2009 — AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced availability of the world’s first six-core server processor with Direct Connect Architecture for two-, four- and eight-socket servers. Six-Core AMD Opteron™ processors (code-named “Istanbul”) extend AMD’s commitment to offering server customers superior value at every price point with unmatched platform flexibility.

Across a single platform, AMD can address the need for more cores and greater scalability with the new Six-Core AMD Opteron processor and offer a cost- and power-efficient solution with Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors. Systems based on Six-Core AMD Opteron processors are expected to be available beginning this month from leading OEMs including Cray, Dell, HP, IBM and Sun Microsystems, along with support from motherboard and infrastructure partners. HE, SE and EE versionsof the Six-Core AMD Opteron processor are planned for the second half of 2009.

· Six-Core AMD Opteron processors leverage existing platform infrastructure and a low-cost, power-efficient DDR-2 memory architecture which can help lower system acquisition costs;

· HPC, virtualization and database workloads can benefit from increased 4P STREAM memory bandwidth of up to 60 percent[i] enabled by HyperTransport™ technology HT Assist, which helps reduce processor to processor latency and traffic;

· AMD Virtualization™ (AMD-V™) technology and the AMD-P suite of power management features are available across all performance and power bands, ensuring no-compromise choice;

· The new Six-Core AMD Opteron processor has up to 34 percent more performance-per-watt over the previous generation quad-core processors in the exact same platform.

“Based on close collaboration with our customers, we believe there is a clear value shift changing the economics of the server market,” said Patrick Patla, vice president and general manager, Server and Workstation Business, AMD. “The new Six-Core AMD Opteron processor meets the increasing need for a combination of low total cost of ownership, superior performance-per-watt and scalability. Simply put, Six-Core AMD Opteron processors deliver top-line performance that’s bottom-line efficient.”


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ASRock P55 Deluxe and M3A785GXH/128M Motherboards Surface

Earlier today, we covered ECS coming up with two motherboards, based on Intel P55 (LGA-1156), and AMD 785G (AM3). Coincidentally, ASRock has a similar pair which is gearing up for launch at the upcoming Computex event. The P55 Deluxe could be the company's premium LGA-1156 motherboard, while the M3A785GXH/128M a rather high-end board, especially looking at its feature-set, that expands that of the the chipset typically offers.

The P55 Deluxe supports LGA-1156 processors sans the Flexible Display Interface feature (FDI), since it looks devoid of common display connectors. It supports four DDR3 DIMMs, with the Dual-Channel DDR3 memory interface, advertising support for DDR3-2000 (probably by overclocking). The board provides three PCI-Express 2.0 x16 slots, (x16, NC, x4) or (x8, x8, x4, when the slots are populated). Apart from ATI CrossFireX, NVIDIA 3-way SLI support is advertised.

Over to the M3A785GXH/128M, and there is an interesting feature here. Although AMD 785G isn't specified to support CrossFire, ASRock used andexternal lane switch card to support it. The first two PCI-Express x16 are eletrically (x16, NC) or (x8, x8, when both are populated). The third slot seems wired to the southbridge and is electrically x4. The board supports AM3 socket processors, with four DDR3 DIMM slots offering support for dual-channel DDR3-1600 memory. The Radeon HD 4200 IGP makes use of 128 MB of DDR3 SidePort memory. Standard display connectors such as DVI, D-Sub and HDMI apply. An external storage controller ups the number SATA channels, by providing an internal, and an eSATA port. ASRock wasn't very generous with its photography.


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samsung unveiled its latest 6 & 7 series LED TVs

By Koushik Saha on 16.5.09

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Technology is an ocean of knowledge and it has really changed human civilization in many form. In the begining when TV was first discovered no was able to believe his own eyes. But now with advancement of technology, we are now able to see picture which are made up of LEDs. And in the field of doing so one of the fortunner is Samsung.
Recently Samsung has unveiled its 6 & 7 series LED TVs in the market. It is very clear to say that it is one of the finest technology so far unveiled by samsung. Samsung ushered a new era of flat panel TVs in India by announcing the launch of its new line up of LED High Definition TVs in the Indian market. Though is has unveiled series 6 & 7 having 40" and 46" screen sizes but it promised to have series 8 having 55" screen. Some of the unique features are Mega picture clarity Razor slimness and stylish design.
As compared to old picture tubes leds produce darker black that appears deep in to eye. The result is it gring great clarity to the picture and thus provide a beautiful experience for the users. The size of the TVs are so slim that no one will be able to imagine its thickness. It can be easily be placed at any place and thus break free from the conventional limits of integrating a television into a room. Energy consumption in the samsung LED TVs are also less as compared to HDTVs but reatin the same picture quality level thus no doubt that it is one of the eco friendly device from Samsung.
So if you are thinking to have a new TV in your home this the right choice you have in your hand. Go ahead and enjoy


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Dell brings multi-touch-studio-one-19

By Koushik Saha on 13.3.09

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Round Rock, Texas-based Dell has just officially introduced the new Studio One 19 all-in-one personal computer system that comes with an optional touchscreen feature. The new machine is designed to provide an easy-to-use alternative to home computer systems and incorporates a unique and stylish design that enables it to be installed in almost every part of the user's home, including the living room or the kitchen.
Unlike some of those Atom-based all-in-one systems that were recently launched by companies such as ASUS or MSI, the new Dell Studio boasts a higher performance Core 2 Duo-based configuration.

“The new Studio One 19 is as nice to look at as it is functional,” said Alex Gruzen, senior vice president of Dell’s Consumer Products. “More and more people are making the kitchen the center of their entertainment and computingexperience and the Studio One 19 is the ideal system for that need. The Studio One 19 is about lifestyle and design and is very affordable for the family.”

According to Dell, the new Studio One 19 will provide a choice of an Intel Celeron, Dual-Core Celeron, Pentium Dual Core, Core 2 Duo, and Core 2 Quad Core processors. The system is also packed with a choice of NVIDIA's GeForce 9200 or 9400 integrated graphics solutions. Additional features include support for up to 4GB of memory, a 750GB hard disk drive, slot load optical drive, 7-in-1 media card reader, six USB ports, integrated wireless, web camera and Blu-ray Disc.

One of the main features of Dell's new all-in-one PC is the support it brings for multi-touch technologies, which will offer users fast and easy interaction with the system's features. Additionally, Dell will provide a facial recognition security option, enabled by the system's integrated webcamera.

The Studio One 19 will become available at dell.com for a starting price of $699, on March 23. In some Japanese retail outlets the new all-in-one device is already available.


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MSI unveils new MSI VR430

By Koushik Saha on 13.3.09

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The latest MSI VR430 incorporates a brand new aesthetic concept to the personal laptop computers. Featuring MSI exclusive ECO Engine, this power management function helps to extend the battery life while performing various tasks.

It sports a brilliant 14.1-inch LCD monitor (1280x800) that offers impressive details and vivid colors. The VR430 has a slim design and weighs at most 2.2kg is much more portable in the market, making it a suitable choice for business professionals on the move.

With built-in 1.3 mega pixel webcam and internal microphone, the VR430 allows you to engage in real-time sharing and live-video, suchas participating in video conferencing in order to enhance your work efficiency. Additionally, VR430 has a 4-in-1 card reader and 3 well distributed USB 2.0 ports, facilitates connection with various types of computer peripherals.


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Buffalo unveils stylish External HDD

By Koushik Saha on 11.3.09

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Storage and peripherals specialist Buffalo announced the HD-PEU2-RD external hard drive. It is designed to woo the fairer sex with its glossy coloured shells, available in red, white and black. The 81 (W) x 16 (H) x 130 (D) mm shell houses a 2.5 inch hard drive, which comes in capacitiesstarting from 250 GB to 500 GB. The unit tips scales at 190 g. The drive uses USB 2.0 to connect to any PC or Mac. Depending on the capacity of the hard drive, the HD-PEU2-RD is priced between $95 for the 250 GB model, and $171 for the 500 GB model.


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Galaxy unveiled low power 9600GT for HTPC

By Koushik Saha on 10.3.09

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Something interesting for HTPC enthusiasts that we missed out. Galaxy has a special 9600GT Low Profile Low Power 9600GT card that consumes less than 60W and doesn't requires external 6-pin power connector. It is based on the 9600 GT Green Edition GPU where we have been talking about lately. This card has 8-layer PCB which is 203.2mm in length and 69.5mm in height, singleslot custom copper cooling so it can be fitted into a mini HTPC case. the card is clocked at 600MHz core with 512 MB of GDDR3 memory clocked at 900 (1800) MHz on a 256-bit wide memory bus. Outputs include DVI, HDMI.
According to Galaxy internal testing, the GPU core TDP is reduced significantly by just a reduction of 0.1V VGPU. As such, the core temp can be lowered by nearly 10 degrees using the same type of cooling.


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2.5-inch IDE Solid-State Drives from Solidata

By Koushik Saha on 10.3.09

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Solidata recently started offering new P2 2.5-inch solid-state drives that come with an IDE interface. These drives are perfect for owners of older machines that do not support SATA ports, or just people that prefer the old 80-pin IDE cables over the new SATA ones. The firm is currently offering 32 GB and 64 GB versions of the IDE SSDs. The P2 drives use MLC SSD witha maximum read speed of 90 MB/sec, and maximum write speed of 70 MB/sec. The power consumption of these drives is 0.24 W at standby while the peak consumption is 0.5 W. Dimensions are standard at 100 x 70 x 9.5 mm (width x depth x height) and the drives weight exactly 75 g.


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Thermaltake brings with new chassis concept

By Koushik Saha on 8.3.09

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Undoubtedly, one of he most impressive new products that we were able to spot at the CeBIT 2009 show in Hanover, Germany, is the new chassis concept from Thermaltake. Dubbed Level 10, the new case developed by the company is set to impress through a special design, which offers a separate compartment for each component of the system.

The new Thermaltake Level 10 chassis has been made mainly from aluminum, and features separate rooms for motherboard, hard drives, optical drives and the rest of the machine's components. Moreover, it features six hard disk drive bays, while also offering an easy way to open the hard drive bay so as to change the disks.

From what we've heard, the new Level 10 PC case has been developed by the company in partnership with BMW Designworks. The idea of dividing the chassis into separate sections is not such a new one, yet it still manages to impress the audience through the simple fact that it has been transposed into reality. Practically, one can consider that each component is placed outside the case, although inside its own compartment.

In addition to this new concept, Thermaltakealso brought along at the CeBIT exposition in Germany other new cases, as well as some new cooling solutions. Among these, we can count the new Element S, which the company says stands for Silence, Sophisticated, Specious, Stream, Speedy and Substantial. Other parts are the SpinQ, able to deliver high end cooling performance, as well as the Toughpower XT.

For the time being, there aren’t too many details on the availability or price of the Thermaltake Level 10 chassis. Furthermore, we might not even see the concept launched on the market, although word has it that the official debut of the part will be at Computex in early June. As for the price, I guess no one would expect it to be a low one.


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PowerColor bundles clear sky with HD 4870

By Koushik Saha on 8.3.09

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TUL Corporation, a leading manufacturer of AMD graphics cards, is thrilled to offer the most exciting game bundle to all gamers: the latest DirectX 10.1 support game-S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky with PowerColor HD4870 series graphics!

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is set in 2011 and brings forth the events to have preceded the third campaign of Strelok to the Zone center. It has enabled DirectX 10.1 in game, numerous features and optimizations improvements, and has offered up 7% or more performance when compared to DirectX 10 games. PowerColor gamers can take full advantage of the featuring assets of DirectX 10.1 with HD4870 series graphics, promoting superior visual experience.Quizzed S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Win big for PowerColor HD4870!
PowerColor not only offers superior bundle package of PowerColor HD4870 series & S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear sky, we are also offering a chance to win the exclusive HD4870 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. edition withour quiz contest, Quizzed S.T.A.L.K.E.R., which will launch on Mar. 2nd. For more details on superior game bundle and other awesome prizes, check it out here.

“We’re ecstatic to offer our new game bundle to the PowerColor fans!” says Ted Chen, C.E.O of TUL Corporation. “With this perfect gaming set, gamers can now fully enjoy the maximum gaming quality possible; it’s time for DirectX 10.1! “


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Acer launches Aspire 8930G Gaming Notebook at Cebit

By Koushik Saha on 6.3.09

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Acer, one of the worldwide leading computer solution providers, came at the CeBIT show in Hanover, Germany, with a nice range of products, among which we were able to spot a new Acer Aspire Gaming notebook, the 8930G. The machine is added to the company's lineup of gaming computers, and we have to say that it looks pretty impressive.

The Acer Aspire 8930G system is powered by an Intel Core 2 Quad processor Q9000, which features a core speed of 2.0 GHz, 1066 MHz front side bus, and 6MB of L2 cache. The notebook sports an impressive 18.4-inch display, full HD 1080p with Acer CineCrystal and goes along with an NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT graphics solution.

In addition, the system comes with support for up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, while packing a 320GB hard disk drive. More specs of the machine include DVB-T digital TV tuner, Blu-Ray disk, Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR, HDMI (which also supports HDCP),eSATA, S/PDIF, four USB 2.0 ports, a 6-in-1 card reader, WiFi a/b/g/n, integrated webcam as well as VGA and gigabit Ethernet slots.

Users will be able to enjoy the five speakers and a subwoofer Acer added to the notebook to provide surround sound, while on the left side of the keyboard there’s a touch-sensitive control panel that includes media controls and shortcuts, also known as CineDash control system.

Among the other features that this gaming behemoth comes with we should mention the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader, easy launch buttons, the optional Acer Media Center remote control, Acer QuickCharge technology, Acer Crystal Eye cam, Acer Video Conference Manager, Acer FingerLaunch, MusicLaunch and other similar features, as well as a Kensington lock slot and an 8-cell Li-ion 4800mAh battery.


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