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MSI's X-Slim X410 makes a debut

Written by IT News on 1:06 AM

MSI announced the expansion of the X-Slim family of ultra-portable, ultra-thin computer systems announced the launch of the new x410 model. Designed to give consumers an alternative to the wide range of Culver Intel-based notebooks, the new machine is designed to take advantage of AMD's second generation of Neo-platform proud support for 1080p high-resolution and long service life of the battery. The new system has a 14-inch screen and weighs only 1.5 kg with battery.

Unlike the first bunch of X-Slim MSI's notebooks, is the new system is designed in a Intel RS690E + SB600 chipset and supports a low-power Neo AMD Athlon processor, combined with an ATI Radeon X1250 graphics chip. The laptop is equipped with 14-inch HD 1366 x 768 pixel LCD display and supports up to 4GB of DDR2 memory.

Like most ultra-thin notebooks, the new x410 from MSI offers some additional features that make it possible to provide support for a basic computer skills. These features include two built-in speakers, 1.3MP webcam, Gigabit Ethernet LAN, Bluetooth, wireless 802.11 b / g / n and the support of a large capacity 500GB SATA hard drive. The laptop will, as usual, full of connectivity options, including HMI, 2-in-1 card reader, two USB 2.0 ports, D-Sub, headphone out and mic-in.

Measuring only 349 x 234 mm and sports a complete system x24.5 weighs about 1.5 kg, the new X-Slim laptop from MSI offers a choice of a 4-cell or 8-cell battery. The sleek exterior design is not permissible for an integrated optical drive, a common feature of these units.

Unfortunately, the Taiwanese company supplied no specific details on pricing and availability of its new ultra-portable, ultra-thin X-Slim systems.

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AMD's Athlon Neo X2 processors to start shipping later this quarter

Written by IT News on 4:37 AM

According to a recent statement, Sunnyvale, California-based Advanced Micro Devices will expand its platform for ultra-thin laptop with the introduction of more advanced processors and core logic devices. The chip maker plans to begin shipments of these new products sometime late Q2 2009, as system vendors with an alternative to Intel's latest platform Culver affordable ultra-slim notebook computer systems. According to AMD, its leading platform code-named Congo, a product that the company is proud of.

Robert Rivet, AMD's Chief Financial Officer, said during a conference call with financial analysts that the chip maker planned to start shipping the Congo at the end of the quarter. "According to Rivet, chip maker will design based on the new platform, which is expected later this quarter.

In Congo-platform is designed to provide support for dual-core processor, code-named Conesus, which debuted under the name of the Neo AMD Athlon X2 processor. The new processor will be in conjunction with AMD RS780M chipset and SB780M combo, which enables users with the processing of a dual-core CPU and ATI Radeon HD DirectX 10-compatible graphics core. The solution is designed for use in a range of next ultra-thin laptop that will build on the success of the current dv2 HP Pavilion laptop.

Although no specific details that may give a perspective on the performance of AMD's upcoming mobile processors and platform, the company said that the power of its forthcoming dual-core processors would not exceed the current single-core solutions. This may indicate that the new processors are manufactured with the 45nm technology, but not yet confirmed by the chip manufacturer.

The company's CEO, Dirk Meyer said the next platform Congo would result bonus range of affordable, ultra-thin computing with the introduction of dual-core processors and our 7-series chip set. "

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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