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ASUS set to unveil Pineview-powered Eee PC T101H

Written by IT News on 12:19 AM

ASUS set to unveil Pineview-powered Eee PC T101H
ASUS is a leading worldwide supplier of netbook systems, provide end users with an impressive range of Eee PC models. One such system is Eee PC T101H, a 10-inch convertible tablet-style netbook that the Taiwanese supplier at the beginning of the year at CES in January. Although it is expected somewhere in the second half of this year, so the system does not debut on the market. But according to recent data that have appeared on the Internet, ASUS is preparing to launch an updated version of this machine, which will be based on the Intel platform and Pine Trail is likely to debut at CES next year.

According to a recent news article about the German language netbooknews.de makes updated Eee PC T101H its debut at CES in January 2010. The specifications for the new system are very similar, with a 10.2-inch resistive multi-touch screen with 1024 x 600 pixels, 1GB RAM, 16GB SSD, Wireless 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth, GPS, 3G, UMTS, DVB-T, Li-Polymer battery with up to 8 hours runtime.

But the core of the new Eee PC, ASUS has decided to integrate the next generation of Intel's Atom N450 processor clocked at 1.66 GHz and the chip maker Pineview, Georgia offers new architecture. As you may know, Pineview, Georgia processor designed for CPU, memory and graphics cards to a single chip, reducing power consumption for low-power systems.

T101H Eee PC will reportedly be launched with Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system and will be available for a starting price of around 700 euros or more than $ 1000. Unfortunately, we must take these figures with a pinch of salt, since we are talking about a product that was announced 10 months ago.

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HP's Pavilion dv2 wins Best Laptop at CES 2009

Written by IT News on 2:35 AM

One of the main great information at this International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada was HP's new Pavilion dv2 notebook, which is ultra-portable computer systems designed to take advantage of the recently released AMD Yukon platform. Company Athlon Neo-powered computer system was to capture the attention of those participating in the exhibition and also won awards for best notebook on the CES 2009, which was given to Laptop Magazine, one of the sponsors of the show.

"The rate of innovation we saw at CES this year was impressive," said chief Mark Spoonauer notebooks. "From a completely new smart phone that links the platform to the cloud notebook can slip in your pocket jackets, there is little evidence this year shows that the mobile and Wireless technology will continue to see steady growth throughout the year. "

Ultra Portable HP Pavilion dv2 has been designed for AMD's new Yukon platform that enables users to take advantage of the new single-core Athlon processors Neo. The new mobile processors are designed specifically for ultra-portable computer systems that offer an alternative to small form factor portable computers such as netbooks, but without sacrificing performance. The Neo Athlon processors are not to compete with Intel Atom processor is successful, as they were intended to provide the most basic of computing power.

HP Pavilion dv2 boasts a AMD Athlon Neo MV-40 processor running at 1.6GHz, and supports up to 4 GB DDR2 memory. It is equipped with ATI Mobility Radeon HD3410 graphics and packaging solutions to 500 gigabytes of storage space on 5400RPM SATA hard drive.

This notebook is less than an inch thick and weighs only 3.8 pounds, which is very close to the physical specifications of the most netbooks currently on the market. Moreover, despite overall improvements in the specifications, laptop comes with a starting price point just $599

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NVIDIA's new 3D Vision product to change the way you play games, watch movies

Written by IT News on 1:27 AM

NVIDIA, Santa Clara, California-based graphics chip manufacturer, announced today at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, the world's first HD-stereo 3D solution for home users. With the launch, the company is introducing a new product, the benefits of high-performance desktop graphics cards. Just copy the GeForce 3D vision for this version is for gaming and multimedia enthusiasts with new interaction tools, which are likely to change their perspectives on visual computing experience.

"For gamers, 3D vision for GeForce represents an entirely different way to experience the game, and for developers, it liberates the potential of the game literally from the pop-screen," said Ujesh Desai, Vice President of Desktop Business at NVIDIA GeForce. "From games to movies to photography, 3D-Vision offers a truly immersive 3D fantastic experience."

NVIDIA new product is part of a package that offers its users with a couple of high-tech wireless glasses, a high-power infrared transmitter and advanced software, the user can be combined with a new level of visual experience for gaming and high-Definition Multimedia. The package is the latest 120Hz LCD panels from Samsung and ViewSonic and Mitsubishi DLP HDTV and DepthQ HD 3D projector, designed by Light Speed Design. The solution is expected to be a new layer of crystal-clear, flicker-free 3D stereo images for home users.

"Together with gaming news in Microsoft Windows and DirectX NVIDIA 3D vision proves it is never a better time than PC gamers," says Corey Rose Moon, Group Marketing Manager, Windows Gaming. "Through the support of past and upcoming games for Windows and Games for Windows - Live titles, PC players can expect a new level of immersion in stereo bucket's 3D, and have broad support for the hottest games."

PC users in the U.S. will be the first to take advantage of NVIDIA's newest product; a 3D-vision is now on e-retailers such as CompUSA Tiger Direct or Micro Center, or directly from the company's website. The manufacturer's recommended retail price is $199.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285

Written by IT News on 12:51 AM

After much anticipation and a series of leaked information on the Internet, Santa Clara, California-based NVIDIA has finally his latest GeForce graphics cards based on the benefits of a new 55nm technology. The announcement at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, provides two new graphics cards, the only nuclear GTX 285 and the manufacturer, the latest flagship model, dual-GPU GTX 295th Both were for high performance and enthusiast segment of the market and are already covered by the company the latest video drivers.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285 GTX 280 is, again in mid-2008, a map, based on a 65nm technology, but unfortunately not to the performance of AMD's Radeon HD 4870 X2, a dual-GPU graphics solution, until now, the best desktop graphics performance. The GTX 285 gives green businesses to apply for the world's most powerful single-GPU solution on the market, a 30% performance increase over its competitors. In addition, NVIDIA went a step further and raised in advance of the release of the dual-GPU GTX 295, which claims to be the world's fastest dual-GPU solution.
When we talk about the GTX 285, you should be ready to meet its 240-processor cores, the clock at 1476MHz. The GPU core has been in the works at 648MHz while the memory at 1242MHz. The card is capable of a texture fill rate 51.8 billion / sec, with 1 GB GDDR3 512-bit memory. In addition, NVIDIA new single-GPU king comes with support for 2-way and 3-way SLI technology, PhysX and CUDA. The GTX 285 is DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.1 and has a maximum resolution of 2560 digital in 1600.

The specifications of the dual GPU GTX 295 is twice as high as 285th on the GTX card is equipped with 480 graphics processor, 240 per GPU. The core / memory / Shader clocks were 576MHz/999MHz/1242MHz, respectively. The card is equipped with 1792 MB memory GGDR3 with 896MB per GPU, while the memory interface is 896-bit.

Both cards require a high-performance power supplies with minimal system power consumption are estimated at 550W for the GTX 285 model, while the GTX 295 is a system with at least a 680W PSU. In terms of pricing and availability, NVIDIA announced that the GTX 295 is already available for purchases from leading add the card-makers with an MSRP of $499 The GTX 285 is on January 15 with an MSRP of $399.

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ASUS Eee PC T91

Written by IT News on 2:31 AM

ASUS Eee has reiterated its product portfolio with the addition of the maximum expected touchscreen T91 and T101H. Both systems have developed some new features in the Netbook world computer users a choice of a nuclear-powered Tablet PC with touch-screen functions. Expected to be presented at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, the two Eee PC has been built, the 8.9-inch and 10-inch monitors, since most other netbooks on the market.

On the technical specification of the new T91 comes with a 8.9-inch LED display with backlighting. It is expected to provide computing power of Intel Atom Z520 processor and comes with a GPS and TV tuner, an increase of some shares, compared with other netbooks currently on the market. The Eee PC T91 measures 225mm x 164mm x 25.2 - 28.4mm and weighs 2.2 kg, and it is on Microsoft Windows XP Home SP3 operating system.

According to pcmag the T91 will be equipped with 1 GB of memory and is used with a traditional hard disk drive and Flash-based Solid State Drive. The solution is the total storage capacity to 52GB Netbook.

"This new generation of netbooks is actually a multi-touch networks," said CEO and Chairman ASUS Jonney Shih. "It is a includes the original Tablet PC."

There are few details about the larger T101H, but after an early expectations, should pack a similar configuration. Unlike the T91, which was T101H as 10-inch solution, Internet functions and touch-screen?

New ASUS Eee PC systems will further increase the already high Netbook range, which is part of the Eee family.