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OCZ Vertex SSD

OCZ Technology has recently announced the introduction of the slate Series Express Card storage expansion unit, an advanced storage solution, designed to provide support for the latest generation of high performance portable computer systems. The product will come in handy to the users who need a backup solution for their laptop computers, eliminating the need for a peripheral device. In addition, the high-performance memory maker has also introduced the new Vertex SATA II 2.5-inch Solid State Drive series, as an alternative to the current SSD products on the market.

The Slate Series Express Card has been specifically built for on-the-go notebook users who need an alternative to backup storage devices that usually appear with a USB interface. OCZ's Slate series of Express Card-based storage solutions will be available for notebook users in the capacity of 8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB. Thanks to the integration of a mini-USB port, on Slate series can also be connected to a desktop computer, which allows users to transfer data to their primary desktop, or any other desktop computer.

In addition to the Slate Series Express Card, the company also introduced the 2.5-inch SATA II Vertex Solid State Drive (SSD), as an alternative to current storage products on the market. Here is an impressive read speed of 200 MB / s and write speed said to achieve 160MB / s, while 64MB onboard cache should further strengthen the unit's performance. If storage is concerned, the Vertex series, which will build on the company's core processes and Solid "series, will be available with capacities ranging from 30 GB to 250 GB, at prices ranging from $ 249 to $ 869, respectively.

"The new Vertex Series of SSD drives is a premium MLC-based SSD solution designed for consumers who require fast, rugged and reliable solid-state storage," commented the Director of Product Management for OCZ Technology Group, Eugene Chang. "Vertex use of our newest architecture and controller design complete with 64 MB cache to provide faster transmission and better overall system response times in a wide range of applications and games."

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Sony offering pocket camera that has a lot of features

According to techpedia.biz, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150 has lots of features. The pictures quality is not good enough and it only average quality, but the design is beautiful, pretty cool for pocket camera.

Available is different colors, and allows to set up to 8.1 megapixels camera resolution. Its look like will be no big issue for storage as is support wide-range of memory cards such as Memory Stick DUO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, and also built-in Internal memory.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W150 specification and details info:

• Available Color options: Black, Gold, Red, Silver
• Camera Dimensions: 93.7 x 58 x 24 mm
• Optical sensor use: CCD
• Supported Sensor Resolution (max): 8.3 megapixels
• Maximum Resolution: 8.1 megapixels
• Photodetectors (max): 8.3 million
• Photodetectors (effective): 8.1 million
• Maximum Zoom range: 5
• Light sensitivity supported: Auto, ISO 100/200/400/800/1600/3200
• Support White balance (new): Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Flash
• Lens aperture: F3.3 to F5.2
• LCD display size (new): 2.7 inch
• Optional supported Storage type(s): Memory Stick DUO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Internal memory

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Mini 1000 Vivienne Tam Edition netbook on HP webpage

In late of October 2008, after much waiting and a series of rumors on the Internet, HP, the current number-one PC manufacturer, published its first nuclear-powered, ultra-portable computer systems, Mini 1000
Will expand the company's series of mini Netbook, the new system was originally announced in three different configurations, at least one of which was specifically designed to draw attention to the ladies, thanks to the adoption of a modified external design, made available world-designed by the world famous designer Vivienne Tam. Synchronized after her name, the small portable system was not available for purchase up to this point, it seems, the company has its promise and has Netbook listed on its website.

At first prize today from nearly $ 700, the Vivienne Tam edition of HP's small, ultra-portable computer systems, and fall within the price range for most high-end Netbook on the market. Despite the higher price, the Netbook is essentially the same Intel Atom platform, which at this time is an almost any other 10-inch Netbook on the market. Boasting about 1.6 GHz Intel Atom N270 processor and 1 GB of RAM, HP 1000 Mini Edition Vivien Tam can Netbook its users choose either a 16 GB SSD or a 60GB hard drive, a solution to the Netbook storage department.

Additional features include a built-in webcam, a wireless-G card, Bluetooth, 3-cell battery and Windows XP operating system. With a weight of only 2.45lbs, Mini in 1000 from HP can be easily performed by users with on-the-go access to the Internet.

Given its price point and overall specifications, Vivienne Tam Mini Edition Netbook HP can compete from ASUS the stylish and lean S101 Netbook, which is also built to develop a different perspective in Netbook market.

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AMD's Phenom II chips expected to come in December

According to the recent news that spreads on the net, Advanced Micro Devices' next-generation Deneb-based Phenom-II microprocessors is scheduled launched in December 2008. To be more precise, the chip is said to be delivered starting on December 20 in the U.S., while arriving two days earlier in Europe , 18. When the news shows, we will see both OEM and retail versions of fan II 920 and buff II 940 CPU.

The information on the upcoming AMD chips will have seen the light of day with an AMD processor distributor for only a few days ago. In addition, the pricing for the CPU and has also been disclosed, and the word is that the new buff II X4 920 (2.8GHz) is expected to feature price tag of around $ 235, while the X4 940 (3 GHz) should be sold for about $ 275.

Price range on the next-to-the-buff II processors will be somewhat different in Europe, where land is estimated to cost € 220 for the X4 920 and € 250 to € 260 for X4 940-series. Those who are considering whether to make such an acquisition should also add tax to the figures. As mentioned above, the distributor confirmed the chips should hit the European market on December 18.

If AMD does not plan to make any change to the announced price, then the fan II X4 940 chip would cost a little less than Intel Core 2 Quad 9550 processor. At the same time, X4 920 should be priced slightly below Core 2 Quad Q9400.

As many of you already know, AMD announced plans to launch its enthusiast II processor cores based on the company's new architecture Deneb in January 2009. Given that AMD is now reported to launch its CPU before Christmas, we may witness some price cuts by Intel during the holiday period.

[source softpedia.com]

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Web Hosting Reviews as guidance

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And the other thing that also important in IT is a good web hosting, we need a real performance, good security and minimum down time when we plan to host our critical data. Beside performance, security is also can be put number one when we choosing a web hosting plan for important thing like hosting email, web server that host our critical data for our customer and many more.

Those, we need to be careful on selecting good web hosting, the cheap price alone are not enough, make a check list start from the important thing like security, performance and bandwidth offered. And make comparison among several hosting plans, my suggestion is better to learn it at web hosting reviews before you decide to choose any web hosting company.

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Mini-ITX board from Zotac, boasts NVIDIA GeForce 8200 mGPU

If you are looking to build you a new computer system that combines a small format and the performance of some of the latest hardware on the market, you may be interested in one of Zotac latest motherboard, which has been designed on NVIDIA GeForce 8200 mGPU. One of the key elements of the recently introduced mobo is the mini-ITX form factor, which enables users and system builders equal to the support needed to build a performance-compatible, small PC.

"Generally computers are the future of graphics processors. The performance indicators gains with NVIDIA CUDA receiving applications is surprising GeForce series graphics processors. Our new ZOTAC GeForce 8200-ITX Wi-Fi enables users to take advantage of CUDA technology, while a small system Foot Print, "said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC International.

As far as specifications go, the motherboard's chipset can provide their users with support for Socket AM2 processors, which means that they can benefit from some of the latest AMD processors on the market, and even by some of the upcoming 45nm-based phenom II models. With only two memory DIMMs, the Board can handle up to an impressive 8GB of DDR2 memory 800/1066, while only PCI-Express x16 slot will provide support for improved graphics, which will strengthen the Board's integrated.

Thanks to the built-in NVIDIA mGPU, the Zotac GeForce 8200-ITX board Wi-Fi may make it possible for out-of-the-box video support. Boasts an GPU core speed of 500 MHz, 16 Stream Processor clocked at 1200MHz, the integrated graphics processor will give users support Microsoft's DirectX 10 and OpenGL 2.1 APIs, and with NVIDIA's own technology, such as CUDA, Pure Video HD , Or PhysX.

"Although high-definition is the future of multimedia, we cannot help users with existing DVD collections. NVIDIA Pure Video HD technology enables us to deliver video processing which is useful for users who have standard and high definition content with our ZOTAC GeForce 8200-ITX Wi-Fi, "Mr. Berger added.

Additional features include an integrated 802.11 b / g Wi-Fi wireless module, which helps reduce the wiring needed for desktop systems.

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Intel adds two dual-core Celeron CPU models

Intel has recently updated its processor offering with the introduction of two new models, part of the company's Celeron family. The new processor models have been designed using a 65nm technology, and promise that the performance of a dual-core CPU architecture.

According to a recent news article on the site hexus channel, the release of the two new Dual-Core mobile Celeron processors also marks the debut of the first such units delivered from the Santa Clara, California-based chip maker. In accordance with the available technical specifications, these products should be used with upcoming low-power and low cost, portable computer systems.

Both the T1600 and T1700 benefit from a 65nm manufacturing, and boasts 1 MB L2 cache, a 667MHz FSB and a TDP level of just 35W. There is a slight difference between the two models in terms of performance. While the T1600 is depicted a core temperature of only 1.66 GHz (in the vicinity of Intel's highly successful Atom processor), the T1700 is expected to provide a basic speed of 1.83GHz. The Price is wise, these new chips, which are scheduled to be available for $ 80 and $ 85.

The T1600 and T1700 have been listed on the company's plan for some time now, but, despite the recent introduction, they are not expected to be available until Q1 of next year. Given their less powerful specifications and relatively low price point, it is very possible that users will soon be able to buy some low-power and ultra-portable PC that will be operated by any of the above processors. It would be interesting to see a performance test between one of these new models and one of Intel's Atom processor products.

In related news, Intel's Netbook roadmap has recently been reported to get an update, adding a new 32nm successor to the Atom, is scheduled to be released in 2010.

[softpedia]

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