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NVIDIA said to be working on enabling CUDA on other platforms

NVIDIA said that work on the prestigious CUDA technology AMD's GPUs. This solution makes it possible for developers to optimize their products for use on GPUs from both NVIDIA and AMD with CUDA technology. Consequently, this will enable NVIDIA, currently the world's leading supplier of graphics processing units, to take advantage of GPU sales of its main competitor, AMD.

There are a number of general purpose GPU (GPGPU) computing standards that exist today, including Microsoft's DirectX and OpenCL Compute, both of which are currently supported by two leading graphics chip makers, NVIDIA and AMD. But the two competing companies which have their own solutions, NVIDIA placing a large bet on his CUDA technology and AMD is trying to lose space with its Stream solution. But according to a recent news article on the tech radar, where NVIDIA's Chief Scientist, Bill Dally, the company could be worked on further enlargement of the working environment for their CUDA solution.

"In the future, you can run CUDA C with an extension of a larger number of platforms, so I do not think it will be a fundamental limitation." Dally said. Although not directly confirming the support of AMD's platforms, he added, "I know a number of projects have been launched to CUDA on other platforms."

NVIDIA has an understanding for many applications, a statement which can be checked by taking a look at the hundreds of applications that are ported to CUDA, available at the specially designed CUDA zone site. Look at a comparison with AMD's solutions for NVIDIA's strong interest in the rapidly growing segment where AMD still lost its competitor.

"There are only a handful of things, and they are usually things that are already in CUDA. CUDA is much more get traction among the people programming parallel in many application. There is a simpler language to use," Dally stated.

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Gateway offers more affordable gaming laptops

In the case of portable gaming system, there are a number of options available for consumers who want to take advantage of the latest technology in equipment and take advantage of the result of a high-performance notebook. This gaming laptop computers are known for their higher price tags, which is somewhat justified by the level of results. However, there are a number of PC vendors who have decided to develop games that are built for performance in an affordable package. This is the case with Gateway and the line of P-series FX Edition laptops, specially designed for gamers on a budget.

According to a recent report on Cnet, a wholly owned subsidiary Acer has just updated two of its P-Series FX laptops, these users with an affordable price, but performance-based pre-configuration. Although it is not really new, just changed their price tags and hardware configurations make them a noteworthy option for users looking for an affordable gaming laptop.

KicKing with a price tag of just $1099.99, Gateway P-7807u FX is shown with an Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 3 MB L2 cache) processor, 4GB DDR3 dual channel memory, a 320GB 7200RPM SATA hard drive, Intel PM45 chipset and integrated Intel 5100AGN WiFi 802.11 wireless LAN chip. The graphics will continue to be based on NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS with 1GB GDDR3 discrete graphics memory.

P-7809u FX is priced at a higher level of U.S. $ 1249.99, but you have a better Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 (2.54GHz, 1066MHz FSB, 3 MB L2 cache), 4GB of DDR3 memory, a 500GB 5400RPM hard drive and an NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTS with 1GB GDDR3 memory. This is also based on PM45 chipset and has the same wireless module.

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Firefox 3.5 ready for download

The wait is over! Firefox 3.5 has reached the end of his trial. Gold flows based on open source browser Mozilla, previously codenamed Shire toko, ended June 29, 2009 and is now available for download (links live at the bottom of the article). Mozilla plans to ship Firefox 3.5 today, June 30, but at the time of this article describes the availability of Firefox 3.0 's successor has yet been given. But the final development milestone of Firefox 3.5 has been packed and the bit went live on the Mozilla FTP servers. It is just a question of Firefox 3.5 is released on the web, but you need not wait, only Firefox 3.5 from the links below for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.

"The team here at Mozilla are working hard to create opportunities, improve performance and add other awesomeness to Firefox 3.5 and we are very enthusiastic about sharing with the world," said John Slater Mozilla June 29

Firefox 3.5 is now more than a year after release to the web of its predecessor, Firefox 3.0. Version 3.0 shipped in mid-June 2008 and went on to a world record for most downloads of a browser that is, more than eight million in just the first 24 hours. Since Mozilla announced that it began the development code name Shire toko, a browser designed and first half of 2009 and Firefox 3.1. Version 3.1 was rebranded 3-5 to show that the latest iteration of the open-source browser is a larger version.

Firefox 3.5 Final download link:

• Download Firefox 3.5 Final for Windows
• Download Firefox 3.5 Final for Linux Tar Binary
• Download Firefox 3.5 Final for Linux Tar Source
• Download Firefox 3.5 Final for Mac OS

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Corsair launches new SSDs

Corsair has just announced to expand its performance range of Solid State Drives (SSDs), the introduction of the new P128 and P64 products. The Fremont, California-based company, the new SSDs are designed so that the same performance as its larger capacity, the P256, which was previously launched by Corsair High Performance
enthusiasts. With high performance, the new P128 and P64 from Corsair for a cheaper alternative to the current SSDs.

"The high performance of the new Performance Series detectors operate, together with the inherent reliability and stability in flash technology, which makes them ideal for both new system builds and upgrades computers and laptops," Jim Carlton, Vice President of the marker for Corsair said. "These discs have also extended validated in a wide range of popular laptops, which means you can upgrade with absolute confidence."

According to Corsair, the P128 and P64 is built on the same platform as the previously launched P256, Samsung with the same controller IC, 128 MB cache and NCQ support. These characteristics make the new stations for users to read and write speed of 220MB / s and 200MB / s for P128MB model, while the P64 offers read speed of 220MB / s and write speeds up to 120 MB / s, with lower-density solution.

Designed for an affordable alternative for the company increased capacity 256GB solution, the new P128 SSD is now available through Corsair its distributors and retailers worldwide, supported by a limited two-year warranty. If less capacity, lower solution, P64, Corsair announced that they will be available in early July, but has not announced pricing for both models.

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Gartner forecasts better PC shipments by the end of the year

PC industry is suffering from a permanent decline in market demand, a trend that has affected all segments. It now appears that, after more than twelve months gloomy forecasts, the PC market is expected to improve results at the end of this year, according to a recent report from market research firm Gartner. The company estimates that the fourth quarter of this year, the PC industry recording better than expected transmission, despite a slight decline compared to last year's results.

"PC unit growth was stronger than expected in all markets, but Eastern Europe in the first quarter of 2009. In particular, the consumer items were much stronger than we expected," George Shiffler, research director at Gartner, said. But professional travel continued struggle, and we believe that much of the growth of consumer devices due to the suppliers and the channel from stock rather than increase demand. We expect unit’s contracts of 10 percent for each year in both the second and third quarter of 2009 before they post a positive growth in the fourth quarter. “

According to Gartner, the global PC market, shipments of 274 million units in 2009, six percent decline from the 2008 supply of 292 million pieces. This is something of a positive report Gartner previous forecast, the market registering a decline of 9.2 percent. Despite the less gloomy prognosis, it is too early to say if the PC market would stabilize.

Gartner also added that the release of Microsoft's Windows 7 in October, a modest effect on the PC market, although the next-generation operating system was welcomed with enthusiasm.

"While the buzz surrounding Windows 7 has generally been very positive, that we do not expect that the market is different from the normal seasonal trends in response to the release," Mr. Shiffler added. "If Microsoft does not mount a major campaign in support of Windows 7, we believe that consumers will adopt the new operating system (OS) that would normally buy new computers and / or replacement of old. In the case of professionals, we are still waiting to postpone adoption of the new operating system for at least a year before they have fully tested their applications against."

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Acer H235H 23-inch LCD monitor

Acer has recently announced the debut of its new H235H premium display product will complement the company's updated line M5, M3 and X3 series of computer systems. The new HD-, 23-inch display is to provide users with a cinematic quality and a stylish, new design, using features from the latest Acer desktop computer system. The monitor takes a couple of new technologies and supports the latest connectivity standard options, including standard VGA and DVI and HDMI.

"The elegant new H235H combines advanced technology and has a maximum cinematic entertainment experience," Stephanie Eggert, Senior Manager, Retail Desktop Product Planning for Acer America, said. "Our latest Aspire desktop is a combination of visually appealing design and useful features that are sure to impress even the most selective buyers. Not only is the system in elegant form, but they are effective in working with user-friendly features maximum space and time. “

Designed for the latest desktop PC vendor offers H235H Acer display is a widescreen 23-inch size and support for full HD 1920 x 1080 (1080p) resolution. Among some of the features that are enabled for the new screen Acer, the new technology with Touch Sensor LED illuminated controls replace traditional buttons found on most LCDs. Apart from the practical, this function also show overall visual design, an elegant alternative to other 23-inch monitors on the market.

With an MSRP price tag of U.S. $ 239.99 and with inputs for VGA, DVI and HDMI is the new H235H LCD Acer provides users with a 2ms response time, 300 cd/m2 brightness and a 100,000:1 Max (ACM) contrast ratio. According to Acer the new screen will be available later Monday.

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Samsung adds new mini-card SSDs for netbook systems

Samsung Electronics, one of the world's market leader in advanced semiconductor technology, has recently announced an extension of the solid-state drive (SSD) setup with the introduction of a SATA interface mini card SSD, which the company is currently sampling to customers in the growing netbook segment. According to Samsung, the new solution is to improve the performance and storage for the rapidly growing netbook segment, which uses a more energy efficient and higher performance alternative to the traditional 2.5-inch hard drives.

"The market starts to embrace a smaller SSD for new netbook sector" Jim Elliott, Vice President, memory marketing, Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. said. "The cost-effectiveness and reliability of low density, very compact Samsung SSDs is entirely appropriate as a storage medium for the fast growing netbook market," he added.

The new Samsung mini-PCI Express (PCIe) SSDs have a SATA 3.0 Gb / s interface and to be more cost effective and 80 percent smaller than conventional 2.5-inch hard drives. These design characteristics make them an ideal choice for use in small netbook computer, as system vendors to even smaller, thinner portable netbook. Moreover, according to Samsung, the new mini PCIe SSDs can be delivered as a solution for printers and other ruggedized handheld terminals or mobile devices.

The new units are in the capacity of 16GB, 32GB and 64GB and are designed with the help of Samsung's new 40nm production technology. As a result yesterday, mini-card SATA SSDs is said to deliver sequential read speed of 200MB / s, while write speeds estimated at 100 MB / s. A weight of only 8.5g and measures just 3.75mm thick, the new stations also a high energy efficiency, because only 0.3 watts of power, according to Samsung.

Although no data on prices, Samsung Electronics has announced their new netbook targeted SSDs will be available with optional full disk encryption.

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