IT-Code-News: IT News HeadLines (HotHardware) 14/04/2010

Google Makes Docs Two-Player Capable With Enhanced Collaboration
Every other week or so, we get the feeling that Google is making strides in fully taking over the world. Be it search advancements, Android advancements or their drive into being an ISP, Google is getting their hands dirty with almost everything. Google Docs has been around for years, and while many tech enthusiasts have shifted to them over desktop versions of Microsoft Office, the vast majority still haven't.Google is hoping to change that, and they're constantly working to improve the services to make them
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FLO TV Plans To Add On-Demand Content And Time-Shifted Viewing
Mobile TV is still a growing technology in the U.S. People haven't had time to decide whether or not they're interested, and it's still available in just a few select markets. But to say it's going away anytime soon would probably be taking things too far. FLO TV, by Qualcomm, is pushing itself as the go-to mobile TV technology, and if the Super Bowl commercials didn't convince you, maybe the new innovations will.Announced this week at NAB 2010, Qualcomm stated that they are "working to enhance its mobile TV
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Apple Injects MacBook Pro Line with Faster Parts, Longer Battery Life
Apple today announced it has revamped its entire MacBook Pro line with faster processors, beefier Nvidia graphics, and longer battery life, a tech triple play that will be welcome news to Apple fans who have been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the new models to roll out.Starting with the entry-level units, Apple says all 13-inch MacBook Pro models now sport higher-clocked Intel Core 2 Duo processors, 4GB of RAM, Nvidia GeForce 320M graphics, and 10 hours of battery life. Pricing starts at $1,200 and also
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Plextor Announces PX-NAS2 Consumer NAS Drive
Plextor entered the consumer NAS market with the new PX-NAS2. This 2-Bay NAS is compatible with PC and Mac. It is also DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) 1.5 compliant, ensuring connectivity with other media devices such as your Xbox or PS3. Using the bundled Memeo software and a Plextor PX-NAS2 utility program, the NAS promises an easy way to back up, share, and stream your digital files over a home network. The PX-NAS2 will be available in three configurations starting at $225 for a model without hard
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Microsoft Targets Social Networkers With KIN
Microsoft took the wraps off of two new mobile phones designed for social network users. Known as the KIN One and KIN Two, the new phones are the result of a partnership with Verizon Wireless, Vodafone, and Sharp. â€œWorking closely with our partners, we saw an opportunity to design a mobile experience just for this social generation â€” a phone that makes it easy to share your life moment to moment,â€ said Robbie Bach, president of the Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft. â€œWe built KIN for people who
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Opera Mini Approved For App Store: Browsing Alternative Hits iPhone And iPod Touch
Whoa, can it be true? Apparently it is. Of course, we're talking about Opera Mini becoming publicly available on the App Store, marking a huge, huge change in the way Apple handles certain software titles.In the past, Apple has been very quick to strike down any app submission that does "similar things" to apps that come pre-loaded on the iPhone, with a few exceptions. The Weather Channel and WeatherBug both have weather apps approved even though a Weather app arrives on the iPhone and iPod touch, but other
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Eurocom Ships World's First Six-Core Notebook
When it comes to cutting edge notebooks, Eurocom is always at the ready with something new. Whenever a new mobile CPU, chipset or GPU becomes available, you can almost count on this company delivering the first notebook based around those new specifications. Today, the company is introducing another world's first, and while it doesn't ship in a machine that's anywhere near ultra-mobile, it's still impressive to think that you can now carry Intel's Core i7-980X Extreme Edition in a machine that fits in a (large)
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G-Technology Intros G-SPEED Q and the G-SPEED FC XL Storage Solutions
The news just keeps flowing from NAB 2010. G-Technology, who has since been teamed with Hitachi in the storage realm, just announced new drives today aimed at professionals in the content creation industry, but if we know you, we're guessing you have just as big a need for archiving as the folks who do this stuff for a living. At the expo, G-Tech is showcasing two new additions to the G-SPEED family: the G-SPEED Q and the G-SPEED FC XL 8Gb/s Fibre Channel solution. It's clear that both of these are fairly high-brow
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NVIDIA's Quadro Digital Video Pipeline Enables Easier Live 3D Broadcasting
NAB 2010 has kicked off in Las Vegas, bringing the world's focus yet again on the 3D universe. NVIDIA has shown interest in the format before, with the company's 3D Vision technology enabling gamers to experience all sorts of new depth on all sorts of new gaming titles. But of course, just satisfying gamers who yearn for 3D isn't enough. Now, the company is getting into...broadcasting. An odd choice, it may seem, but actually, it makes sense. NVIDIA has had success in unusual ventures before, with their technology
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Gigabyte Driver Update Brings iPad Charging To Existing Motherboards
Now isn't this something! Gigabyte has shown an ability to adapt and innovate quickly, and this product is no different. Now, it has reached out to address a nagging issue that is plaguing many iPad owners that primarily use PCs. If you haven't heard, Apple's new iPad requires a 10W USB charging output; most PCs don't output that much power over USB, and only select Macs do. This means that users are having to carry around the iPad AC adapter everywhere they go, making the tablet a little bit less portable in
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Maingear's Quantum SHIFT Workstation PC Cuts Through CS5 And More
Maingear already made a name for themselves in the gaming PC market with the SHIFT. The company calls that company the world's first "personal supercomputer," and though we doubt it'd be good for solving NASA problems or the like, it really is quite powerful. In an effort to cater to the creative professionals who also want that kind of power, but need GPUs that are better suited to computational programs rather than sheer gameplay, the company has introduced the Quantum SHIFT Workstation PC. It's billed as
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Vonage Mobile Comes To The Android
Want to call overseas cheaply? There's an app for that.Almost counterintuitively, AT&T and T-Mobile already allows iPhone and Blackberry apps for Vonage, the VOIP provider, which just rolled one out for Android phones.For $24.99 a month, a customer gets unlimited calling to more than 60 countries (in some places it depends on the type of call, and calls to cellular phones are not included in some countries). On the iPhone, calls can be made over Wi-Fi or the cellular network and on the iPod Touch, just over
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Eurocom Ships World's First Six-Core Notebook

When it comes to cutting edge notebooks, Eurocom is always at the readywith something new. Whenever a new mobile CPU, chipset or GPU becomesavailable, you can almost count on this company delivering the firstnotebook based around those new specifications. Today, the company isintroducing another world's first, and while it doesn't ship in amachine that's anywhere near ultra-mobile, it's still impressive tothink that you can now carry Intel's Core i7-980X Extreme Edition in amachine that fits in a (large) carry-on bag.

The planet's first six-core notebook has arrived, with options for the980X or the Xeon W5680 available. Users can also equip the machine withup to 2.6TB of storage (room for four hard drives!) and up to 24GB ofDDR3-1333 memory. It's being introduced at the NAB Expo in front ofthose who need serious number crunching abilities on the go, and thisone certainly has the power to sail through CAD modeling, CAM, Adobe'sCreative Suite and pretty much anything else you could imagine.

It's encased in the same D900F Panther shell, which is a large machinewith enough room to hold these high-powered processors and notmelt-down completely.The machine is finally shipping now for prices that are far higher than most are willing to pay.

Eurocom launches the world's first 6-cores based notebook with Intel i7-980X Extreme Edition and Xeon W5680, up to 2.6TB of storage with four physical hard drives and up to 24GB of DDR3-1333 Triple-Channel Memory! The official launch is scheduled today in Las Vegas during NAB Expo.

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Eurocom, the world's leading developer of highly personalized, high-performance notebook PCs and energy efficient All-in-One PCs, updated the EUROCOM D900F Panther Mobile Workstation to support the newest line of 32nm Intel 6-cores processorsÂ and D900F Panther Mobile Server to support line ofÂ XEON W56xx processors.

EUROCOM Phantom series is perfect for Software and Database Developers, Graphics, Photography, Gaming, 3D Modeling, CAD, CAM, CAE, Digital Content Creators, engineeres and anyone demanding maximum power, storage and video, or Mobile Server platform running Microsoft Hyper-V capable to virtualize and run any O/S from Windows 7 or Server 2008 up to Red Hat or Solaris

The EUROCOM D900F PANTHER Mobile Workstation combines Eurocom engineering, Intel horsepower, and professional nVidia Quadro FX 3800M OpenGL graphics in a package that can easily handle demanding engineering and visualization workloads. It delivers 64-bit workstation-class performance and functionality in a mobile form factor with laptop convenience, anywhere you go. It is designed to replace traditional desktop based workstation by providing "anywhere you go workstation" capabilities and allows companies to implement RED (Rapid Engineering Deployment) Team solutions.

Designed for real-world application performance, reliability, and cool operation EUROCOM D900F PANTHER Mobile Workstation is perfect for running most of 64-bit Operating Systems. By supporting more operating systems than any workstation in its class, the EUROCOM PANTHER gives professional users maximum flexibility.

In addition to Microsoft Windows 7, XP Pro64, Server 2003 or Server 2008, the EUROCOM D900F PANTHER supports RedHat, Linux, Open Solaris and other server-class operating systems, enabling SMB customers to use the system for virtualization as Mobile Server.

And that means mobile capabilities of launching 64-bit workstation On-the-Go or Virtual server On-the-Go applications from the convenience of a laptop, wherever, whenever work needs to be done.
Mobile Server is a new category of Eurocom notebooks designed with a professional user in mind. Software and/or database developers, training centers, military personnel, emergency relief organizations and service organizations who must frequently travel, yet need access to powerful computing, are the core target for Mobile Servers.

With unrivaled power, unsurpassed features and unmatched style, the Mobile Servers are the ultimate extension of the Eurocom Mobile Workstation notebook technology.

With the release of mobile servers, EUROCOM has taken the next step in the evolution of the desktop replacement and workstation by combining server like features, power, reliability and flexibility with desktop replacement technology. Mobile Server is the most powerful notebook on the market. It is engineered for the highest quality, best performance, long-term stability and latest computing technology.
Mobile Server features the most innovative and stable computer technologies available on the market such as the fastest processors, x64 Operating Systems, the most advanced VGA technology, multiple optical drives and multiple Hard Drives offering RAID 0/1/5/10, large displays and full size 102-key keyboards.

The EUROCOM PANTHER, which measures 15.8" x 11.9" x 2.05" and weights under 12lbs, also supplies tremendous storage (up to 2.6TB using four hard drives). Customers may also choose between RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 for the ultimate transfer rates and application load times or redundancy.

"It's a server or workstation class computer complete with built-in Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) in a 12 pounds notebook form factor," said Mark Bialic, President of Eurocom. "This is one extremely fast notebook that offers server or workstation calibre capabilities. It is designed to replace traditional desktop based workstations. It offers incredible high ROI by allowing companies to be more productive and offers new "on the go" Rapid Engineering Deployment (RED) services while greatly reducing overall IT management costs".

Featuring workstation-class or server-class Intel Core i7 or Xeon Processor and up to 24GB of DDR3-1333 memory, the D900F PANTHER also offers the largest storage capacity on the market today - a whopping 2.6 Terabytes with four physical drives and RAID 0/1/5/10 - making it the perfect mobile workstation or server laptop for users who demand extra-large capacity storage and reliability for true portable server / workstation experience.

EUROCOM PANTHER supports super-powerful 6-cores 3.33GHz Intel Core i7-980X Processor Extreme Edition or 3.33 GHz Intel XEON W5680 processors running at 6.4GT/sec bus speed with 8MB L3 cache, Gigabit Ethernet port on-board, HDMI, eSATA, DVi Dual Link ports, with a 17" WUXGA LCD display and full size keyboard. If required 2nd Gigabit Ethernet can be added via Express Card expansion slot. Eurocom offers both regular hard drives with G-Force sensors as well as Solid State Drives SLC and/or MLC with capacity of 1TB per drive.

PROCESSOR TECHNOLOGY:
Driving the system is the newest line of Intel Core i7 processors up to 3.33 GHz Extreme Edition i7-980X and bus speeds of up to 2x 6.4GT/sec and 8MB of L3 cache, which delivers exceptional multi-tasking and multi-threaded performance. There are 6 different CPU choices available:

(1) i7-930 2.80 GHz Intel Core i7 Processor; 8MB L3 cache; 4.8GT/s; LGA1366; 32nm; 130W
(2) i7-960 2.93 GHz Intel Core i7 Processor; 8MB L3 cache; 4.8GT/s; LGA1366; 45nm; 130W
(3) i7-980X 3.33 GHz Intel Core i7 Processor Extreme Edition; 6-cores; 8MB L3 cache; 6.4GT/s; LGA1366; 32nm; 130W
(4) W5680; 3.33 GHz Intel Xeon Processor; 6-cores; 8MB L3 cache; 6.4GT/s; LGA1366; 32nm; 130W
(5) X5670 2.93 GHz Intel Xeon Processor; 6-cores; 8MB L3 cache; 6.4GT/s; LGA1366; 32nm; 95W
(6) W5590 3.33 GHz Intel Xeon Processor; 8MB L3 cache; 6.4GT/s; LGA1366; 45nm; 130W

Eurocom offers full processor upgradeability allowing users to update their processors as technology changes and/or if higher performance is required.

VGA TECHNOLOGY
Eurocom offers multiple choices of high performance VGA cards based on standard MXM 3.0 Type B specifications, easy to upgrade by professional user:

a) 1GB GDDR3; GTX 285M Nvidia GeForce; DX10; MXM 3.0 Type B; 16x PCIe; N11E-GTX1
b) 1GB GDDR3; nVidia Quadro FX 2800M; OpenGL; DVI Dual Link; MXM 3.0b; N10E-GLM
c) 1GB GDDR3; nVidia Quadro FX 3800M; OpenGL; DVI Dual Link; MXM 3.0b; N10E-GLM3
d) 1GB GDDR5; HD5870 ATi Radeon Mobility; DX 11; DVI Dual Link; MXM 3.0b

Eurocom offer full VGA Upgradeability allowing users to upgrade their VGA technology as technology changes (i.e. DX11) and/or higher VGA performance is required (i.e. Quadro or SLI/Crossfire)

DEFINITION of MOBILE WORKSTATION
Mobile Workstation is a new category of notebooks designed to replace a desktop-based workstation for a professional user. With unrivalled power, unsurpassed features and portability, the Mobile Workstation is the ultimate evolution of the Desktop Replacement notebook. With the release of mobile workstations, Eurocom has taken the next step in the evolution of the desktop replacement by combining workstation like features, power and flexibility with desktop replacement technology. Mobile Workstation is the most powerful notebook on the market. With the arrival of 64-bit Operating System technology, mobile workstations run two times faster 64-bit applications than 32-bit desktop PCs. Featuring the most innovative computer technologies; they are engineered for the highest quality, best performance, long-term stability and serviceability. As a single computing solution, mobile workstation provides a perfect alternative to a traditional workstation class desktop computer system.

"It's a server or workstation class computer complete with built-in Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) in a 12pounds notebook form factor," said Mark Bialic, President of Eurocom. "This is one extremely fast notebook that offers server or workstation calibre capabilities. It is designed to replace traditional desktop based workstations. It offers incredible high ROI by allowing companies to be more productive and offer new "on the go" Rapid Engineering Deployment (RED) services while greatly reducing overall IT management costs".

Apple Injects MacBook Pro Line with Faster Parts, Longer Battery Life

Apple today announced it has revamped its entire MacBook Pro line with faster processors, beefier Nvidia graphics, and longer battery life, a tech triple play that will be welcome news to Apple fans who have been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the new models to roll out.

Starting with the entry-level units, Apple says all 13-inch MacBook Pro models now sport higher-clocked Intel Core 2 Duo processors, 4GB of RAM, Nvidia GeForce 320M graphics, and 10 hours of battery life. Pricing starts at $1,200 and also includes a 250GB hard drive, 8X DVD burner, a pair of SD card slots, and various other odds and ends.

But it's the 15-inch and 17-inch models where the real fun begins, which now come equipped with Intel's Core i5 and Core i7 processors. According to Apple, you can expect up to 50 percent better performance when compared against previous-gen MacBook Pros.

Apple says all 15-inch and 17-inch models include both integrated Intel HD graphics and Nvidia's new GT 330M chipset. By tapping into Nvidia's Optimus technology, battery life is extended by automatically switching between the two depending on the application.

Apple Updates MacBook Pro Line
Faster Processors, Next-Generation Graphics & Up to 10 Hours of Battery Life

CUPERTINO, Californiaâ€”April 13, 2010â€”AppleÂ® today updated the MacBookÂ® Pro line with faster processors, powerful next-generation NVIDIA graphics and even longer battery life. The popular 13-inch MacBook Pro features the new NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor for up to 80 percent faster graphics and a groundbreaking 10-hour built-in battery.* The new 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models feature Intel Core i5 and i7 processors and Appleâ€™s new automatic graphics switching technology that toggles seamlessly between powerful NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M and energy efficient Intel HD Graphics processors.
â€œThe new MacBook Pro is as advanced on the inside as it is stunning on the outside,â€ said Philip Schiller, Appleâ€™s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. â€œWith faster processors, amazing graphics and up to three more hours of battery life, the new MacBook Pro delivers both performance and efficiency.â€
All 13-inch MacBook Pro models now include faster Intel Core 2 Duo processors, 4GB RAM, a 10-hour built-in battery and the new NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics processor. With 48 processing cores, the new NVIDIA GeForce 320M is the fastest integrated graphics processor on the market, ideal for graphics intensive applications or high performance games. The 13-inch MacBook Pro is available in two configurations: one with a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo and 250GB hard drive priced at $1,199; and one with a 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo and 320GB hard drive priced at $1,499.
The new 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models are up to 50 percent faster than the previous systems.** Using Intelâ€™s state-of-the-art 32 nanometer process, Intel Core i5 and i7 processors integrate the memory controller and Level 3 cache for faster access to system memory. Hyper-Threading technology improves data throughput by creating virtual processing cores, while Turbo Boost optimizes performance between the two processor cores, accelerating the system from 2.66 GHz to 3.06 GHz for intensive dual core tasks, and up to 3.33 GHz for single core tasks.
All 15-inch and 17-inch models include two graphics processors, the new NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M for peak performance and Intel HD Graphics for energy efficient operation. More than twice as fast as the GeForce 320M, the powerful new GeForce GT 330M provides incredibly smooth, crisp on-screen graphics for the most demanding 3D games, creative software and technical applications. Appleâ€™s automatic graphics switching determines which graphics processor an application needs and switches instantly between processors to deliver peak performance and long battery life. Tightly integrated hardware and software allow the new 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro to deliver 8 to 9 hours on a single charge.
The new 15-inch MacBook Pro is available in three models: one with a 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M and 320GB hard drive at $1,799; one with a 2.53 GHz Intel Core i5, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M and 500GB hard drive at $1,999; and one with a 2.66 GHz Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M and 500GB hard drive at $2,199. The new 17-inch MacBook Pro features a 2.53 GHz Intel Core i5, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M and 500GB hard drive for $2,299.
The MacBook Pro glass Multi-Touchâ„¢ trackpad now supports inertial scrolling, an intuitive way to scroll through large photo libraries, lengthy documents and long web sites. All MacBook Pros feature bright, LED-backlit wide-angle displays with a broad color gamut. The 17-inch MacBook Pro includes a high resolution 1920 x 1200 display, and the 15-inch MacBook Pro is now available with an optional high resolution 1680 x 1050 display. Customers can also upgrade their MacBook Pro with new 128GB, 256GB and 512GB solid state drives.
As the industryâ€™s greenest notebook lineup, every MacÂ® notebook achieves EPEAT Gold status and meets Energy Star 5.0 requirements, setting a new standard for environmentally friendly notebook design.*** Each unibody enclosure is made of highly recyclable aluminum and comes standard with energy efficient LED-backlit displays that are mercury-free and made with arsenic-free glass. Mac notebooks contain no brominated flame retardants, are PVC-free and are constructed of recyclable materials.
Apple uses advanced chemistry, intelligent monitoring of the system and battery, and Adaptive Charging technology to create a notebook battery that delivers up to 10 hours of wireless productivity on a single charge and up to 1,000 recharges.**** The built-in battery design results in less waste and depleted batteries can be replaced for $129 or $179, which includes installation and disposal of your old battery in an environmentally responsible manner.
All Macs come with Mac OSÂ® X Snow LeopardÂ®, the worldâ€™s most advanced operating system, and iLifeÂ®, Appleâ€™s innovative suite of applications for managing photos, making movies and creating and learning to play music. Snow Leopard builds on a decade of OS X innovation and success with hundreds of refinements, new core technologies and out of the box support for Microsoft Exchange. iLife features iPhotoÂ®, to easily organize and manage photos; iMovieÂ® with powerful easy-to-use new features such as Precision Editor, video stabilization and advanced drag and drop; and GarageBandÂ® which introduces a whole new way to help you learn to play piano and guitar.
Pricing & AvailabilityÂ
The new 13-inch MacBook Pro, 15-inch MacBook Pro, and 17-inch MacBook Pro are now available through the Apple StoreÂ® (www.apple.com), Appleâ€™s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.
The 2.4 GHz, 13-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $1,199 (US), includes:
13.3-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1280 x 800 glossy display;
2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 3MB shared L2 cache;
1066 MHz front-side bus;
4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB;
NVIDIA GeForce 320M integrated graphics;
250GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
a slot-load 8X SuperDriveÂ® with double-layer support (DVDÂ±R DL/DVDÂ±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI and HDMI adapters sold separately);
AirPort ExtremeÂ® 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
Gigabit Ethernet port;
iSightÂ® video camera;
two USB 2.0 ports;
one FireWireÂ® 800 port (FireWire 400 compatible);
SD card slot;
combined headphone/line in (analog/digital);
glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard;
built-in, 63.5WHr lithium polymer battery; and
60 Watt MagSafeÂ® Power Adapter.
The 2.66 GHz, 13-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $1,499 (US), includes:
13.3-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1280 x 800 glossy display;
2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 3MB shared L2 cache;
1066 MHz front-side bus;
4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB;
NVIDIA GeForce 320M integrated graphics;
320GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
a slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVDÂ±R DL/DVDÂ±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI and HDMI adapters sold separately);
AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
Gigabit Ethernet port;
iSight video camera;
two USB 2.0 ports;
one FireWire 800 port (FireWire 400 compatible);
SD card slot;
combined headphone/line in (analog/digital);
glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard;
built-in, 63.5WHr lithium polymer battery; and
60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.
Build-to-order options for the 13-inch MacBook Pro include the ability to upgrade to 8GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, a 320GB 5400 rpm or a 500GB 5400 rpm hard drive, a 128GB, 256GB or 512GB solid state drive, Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter, Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (for 30-inch DVI display), Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Apple Remote, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter and the AppleCareÂ® Protection Plan.
The 2.4 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $1,799 (US), includes:
15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440 x 900 glossy display;
2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 with 3MB shared L3 cache;
4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB;
integrated Intel HD Graphics + NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M discrete graphics with 256MB of VRAM;
320GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
a slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVDÂ±R DL/DVDÂ±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI and HDMI adapters sold separately);
AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
Gigabit Ethernet port;
iSight video camera;
two USB 2.0 ports;
one FireWire 800 port;
SD card slot;
audio line in (analog/digital);
audio line out/headphone (analog/digital);
glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard;
built-in, 77.5WHr lithium polymer battery; and
85 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.
The 2.53 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $1,999 (US), includes:
15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440 x 900 glossy display;
2.53 GHz Intel Core i5 with 3MB shared L3 cache;
4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB;
integrated Intel HD Graphics + NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M discrete graphics with 256MB of VRAM;
500GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
a slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVDÂ±R DL/DVDÂ±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI and HDMI adapters sold separately);
AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
Gigabit Ethernet port;
iSight video camera;
two USB 2.0 ports;
one FireWire 800 port;
SD card slot;
audio line in (analog/digital);
audio line out/headphone (analog/digital);
glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard;
built-in, 77.5WHr lithium polymer battery; and
85 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.
The 2.66 GHz, 15-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $2,199 (US), includes:
15.4-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1440 x 900 glossy display;
2.66 GHz Intel Core i7 with 4MB shared L3 cache;
4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB;
integrated Intel HD Graphics + NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M discrete graphics with 512MB of VRAM;
500GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
a slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVDÂ±R DL/DVDÂ±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI and HDMI adapters sold separately);
AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
Gigabit Ethernet port;
iSight video camera;
two USB 2.0 ports;
one FireWire 800 port;
SD card slot;
audio line in (analog/digital);
audio line out/headphone (analog/digital);
glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard;
built-in, 77.5WHr lithium polymer battery; and
85 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.
Build-to-order options for the 15-inch MacBook Pro include the ability to upgrade to 8GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, a high resolution 15-inch 1680 x 1050 display in glossy and antiglare, a 500GB 5400 rpm or 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive, a 128GB, 256GB or 512GB solid state drive, Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter, Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (for 30-inch DVI display), Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Apple Remote, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter and the AppleCare Protection Plan.
The 2.53 GHz, 17-inch MacBook Pro, for a suggested retail price of $2,299 (US), includes:
17-inch widescreen LED-backlit 1920 x 1200, glossy display;
2.53 GHz Intel Core i5 with 3MB shared L3 cache;
4GB 1066 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, expandable to 8GB;
integrated Intel HD Graphics + NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M discrete graphics with 512MB of VRAM;
500GB serial ATA hard drive running at 5400 rpm, with Sudden Motion Sensor;
a slot-load 8X SuperDrive with double-layer support (DVDÂ±R DL/DVDÂ±RW/CD-RW) optical drive;
Mini DisplayPort (VGA, DVI and HDMI adapters sold separately);
AirPort Extreme 802.11n wireless networking and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR;
Gigabit Ethernet port;
iSight video camera;
three USB 2.0 ports;
one FireWire 800 port (FireWire 400 compatible);
ExpressCard/34 expansion card slot;
audio line in (analog/digital);
audio line out/headphone (analog/digital);
glass Multi-Touch trackpad and illuminated keyboard;
built-in, 95WHr lithium polymer battery; and
85 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter.
Build-to-order options for the 17-inch MacBook Pro include a 2.66 GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB 1066 MHz DDR3 memory, a 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive, a 128GB, 256GB or 512GB solid state drive, antiglare display, Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter, Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter (for 30-inch DVI display), Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter, Apple Remote, Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter and the AppleCare Protection Plan.
*Testing conducted by Apple in March 2010 using preproduction 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duoâ€“based 13-inch MacBook Pro units with NVIDIA GeForce 320M and production 2.53 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo-based 13-inch MacBook Pro units with NVIDIA GeForce 9400M.
**Testing conducted by Apple in March 2010 using preproduction 2.66 GHz Intel Core i7â€“based 15-inch MacBook Pro units with NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M and production 2.8 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo-based 15-inch MacBook Pro units with NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT.
***EPEAT is an independent organization that helps customers compare the environmental performance of notebooks and desktops. Products meeting all of the 23 required criteria and at least 75 percent of the optional criteria are recognized as EPEAT Gold products. The EPEAT program was conceived by the US EPA and is based on IEEE 1680 standard for Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products. For more information visitwww.epeat.net.
****A properly maintained MacBook Pro battery is designed to retain 80 percent or more of its original capacity during a lifespan of up to 1,000 recharge cycles. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. For more information visitÂ www.apple.com/macbookpro/battery.

Google Makes Docs Two-Player Capable With Enhanced Collaboration

Every other week or so, we get the feeling that Google is making strides in fully taking over the world. Be it search advancements, Android advancements or their drive into being an ISP, Google is getting their hands dirty with almost everything. Google Docs has been around for years, and while many tech enthusiasts have shifted to them over desktop versions of Microsoft Office, the vast majority still haven't.

Google is hoping to change that, and they're constantly working to improve the services to make them more viable alternatives to desktop office suite applications. The latest round of improvements are some of the most significant in the life of the web apps. There are new preview versions of the new Google document and spreadsheet editors and a new standalone drawings editor, all built with an even greater focus on speed and collaboration. The changes make it easier for two people to edit a document at the same time from remote locations, which could easily change businesses in a big way.

The highlights are below, along with a video. But as always, the best way to see how things are changed is to open up a document and dig in yourself.

A better document editor
Weâ€™vebrought the responsive, real-time editing experience youâ€™ve come toexpect from our spreadsheets over to documents, which means you can nowsee character-by-character changes as other collaborators make edits.We also added another popular feature from spreadsheets: sidebar chat,so you can discuss documents as you work on them with colleagues.

Thenew technical foundation also helped us improve document formatting,which means better import/export fidelity, a revamped comment system,real margins and tab stops, and improved image layout within documents.These improvements have been highly requested, but previouslyimpossible to create with the older documents editor on older browsers.

A faster spreadsheet editor
Withthe new spreadsheets editor, youâ€™ll see significant speed andperformance improvements -- spreadsheets load faster, are moreresponsive and scroll more seamlessly. Weâ€™ve also added a host of oftenrequested features, like a formula bar for cell editing, auto-complete,drag and drop columns, and simpler navigation between sheets. And asalways, real-time collaboration in spreadsheets is easy with sidebarchat and the ability to see which cell each person is editing.

A new collaborative drawing editor
In the year since we launchedthe Insert drawing tool, weâ€™ve received many requests for the abilityto collaborate on drawings and make them accessible directly from thedocs list. The new standalone drawings editor lets you collaborate inreal time on flow charts, designs, diagrams and other fun or businessgraphics. Copy these drawings into documents, spreadsheets andpresentations using the web clipboard, or share and publish drawings just like other Google Docs.

Maingear's Quantum SHIFT Workstation PC Cuts Through CS5 And More

Maingear already made a name for themselves in the gaming PC marketwith the SHIFT. The company calls that company the world's first"personal supercomputer," and though we doubt it'd be good for solvingNASA problems or the like, it really is quite powerful. In an effort tocater to the creative professionals who also want that kind of power,but need GPUs that are better suited to computational programs ratherthan sheer gameplay, the company has introduced the Quantum SHIFTWorkstation PC.

It's billed as the ultimate PC for Adobe's Creative Suite 5 (which justlaunched today, actually), and who are we to argue? When a machinecomes with up to three NVIDIA Quadro FX CPUs, a selection of Intel Corei7 processors and up to 24GB of RAM, we tend to believe it can handlethe occasional blur or filter. The three GPU setup allows the machineto really cut through CS5, with the GPU-accelerated color picker, colordropper and real time brush resizing giving users immersive interactionwith the canvas.

The machine can be customized today, though the base price of $3399 will probably rule out an impulse buy.

MAINGEAR Debuts Quantum SHIFT Workstation PC for Creative Professionals

The ultimate PC for Adobe CS5 employs up to 3 Quadro FX cards, Intel i7 Processors, and up to 24GB RAM

Union, New Jersey â€“ April 12, 2010 - MAINGEAR Computers, award-winning builders of custom computers for PC gamers, enthusiasts, and creative professionals, unveils the Quantum SHIFT Workstation, an everyday super computer that exceeds the demands of the most power hungry graphics professionals.Â Fully optimized for Adobe CS5, the SHIFT employs up to three NVIDIA Quadro FX graphics cards to enable a GPU accelerated Adobe Creative Suite that allows you to design with creative precision.Â SHIFTâ€™s unique vertical heat-stack design ensures that your Quadro equipment remains cool and quiet no matter how intense your tasks may be.

With Adobe CS5 powered by MAINGEAR, you can navigate images like never before with GPU-accelerated scrubby zoom, bird's eye zoom, and 3D modeling.Â Also, GPU-accelerated color picker, color dropper and real time brush resizing give you immersive interaction with your canvas.Â The CUDA-accelerated Mercury Engine in Premiere Pro gives post-production houses the power to edit more than 3 layers and multiple effects in real-time.Â With Quadroâ€™s GPU acceleration in Premiere Pro, playback of two layers HDV and effects can be accelerated in real time on the GPU.Â At nearly 30 frames per second.Â Compare that to 2.2 frames per second on the CPU only.

â€œAdobe CS5 fully leverages the advantages of NVIDIAâ€™s Quadro FX GPU accelerated technology,â€ said Wallace Santos, CEO and Founder of MAINGEAR.Â â€œQuantum SHIFT optimizes both technologies with enhanced performance and airflow, providing creative professionals with the most advanced workstation PC ever created.â€

In addition, the new GeForce GTX 480 brings an unprecedented amount of professional power to the table.Â If you're looking for the ability to playback three layers of HD, and twice the performance of a GTX 285 in CS5, the SHIFT with GeForce GTX 480 is a powerhouse editing product.

"Adobe CS5 powered by GeForce GTX 480 hardware has enabled us to achieve same-day edits with our in-house video production," said Chris Morley, CTO of MAINGEAR. "In seven years of designing and selling high definition post production workstations, I've never seen so much get done in so little time and for so little money.Â The ROI with SHIFT powered by NVIDIA running Adobe CS5 is amazing."

Consumers can purchase the Quantum SHIFT at MAINGEAR's Web site www.maingear.com/quadro-adobecs5Â or order by phone at (888-MAINGEAR).Â The base price is $3,399 and comes with MAINGEARâ€™s premium Lifetime Labor and Phone Support with a 1 year hardware warranty and is backed by the best in-house support team in the country.Â

Opera Mini Approved For App Store: Browsing Alternative Hits iPhone And iPod Touch

Whoa, can it be true? Apparently it is. Of course, we're talking about Opera Mini becoming publicly available on the App Store, marking a huge, huge change in the way Apple handles certain software titles.

In the past, Apple has been very quick to strike down any app submission that does "similar things" to apps that come pre-loaded on the iPhone, with a few exceptions. The Weather Channel and WeatherBug both have weather apps approved even though a Weather app arrives on the iPhone and iPod touch, but other than that, most everything else has seen a rejection. Developers have seen e-mail apps rejected due to being too similar to Apple's own Mail app, despite the fact that many users are longing for a more robust alternative.

One thing that Apple has remained consistent about what that Mobile Safari was to be the one and only Web browser in the App Store. There wasn't really any wiggle room. When Opera announced a few months ago that they were submitting a version of their highly popular (and quite robust) Opera Mini browser to the App Store, most just laughed. No way Apple would approve it, most thought.

But today, the company has reached the finish line, and victory is in hand. Beginning in the next 24 hours (depending on market), Opera Mini will show up for free in the App Store, bringing a real browsing alternative to iPod touch and iPhone users. It sounds almost too good to be true, but it certainly is true. We're eager to give it a chance and see what it can do that Mobile Safari cannot. Will Flash videos even attempt to load? Will pages load faster? Will text render more clearly? Keep an eye on the App Store and be sure to give it a shot when it becomes available for download. At the very least, it's fantastic to see Apple allowing open competition in the App Store, even when these apps compete directly with Apple.

Opera Mini App approved for the App Store

Oslo, Norway - April 13, 2010 - Opera today announced its popularmobile browser, Opera Mini has been approved for iPhone and iPod touchon the App Store. Opera Mini will be available as a free downloadwithin 24 hours, depending on market.

Opera Mini, with more than 50 million users worldwide, enables fastmobile Web browsing by compressing data by up to 90 percent beforesending content to the device, resulting in significantly improved pageloading. Users of the app will notice an uptake in speed, especially onslower networks such as the 2G Edge network. Surfing the Web with theOpera Mini App on iPhone and iPod touch will also help users save moneybecause of its data compression capabilities. This will hold especiallytrue while the user is incurring roaming charges.

"We are delighted to offer iPhone and iPod touch users a great browsingexperience with the Opera Mini App," said Lars Boilesen, CEO, OperaSoftware. â€œThis app is another step toward Opera's goal of bringing theWeb to more people in more places."

The Opera Mini App is available for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.

Microsoft Targets Social Networkers With KIN

Microsoft took the wraps off of two new mobile phones designed for social network users. Known as the KIN One and KIN Two, the new phones are the result of a partnership with Verizon Wireless, Vodafone, and Sharp.

â€œWorking closely with our partners, we saw an opportunity to design a mobile experience just for this social generation â€” a phone that makes it easy to share your life moment to moment,â€ said Robbie Bach, president of the Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft. â€œWe built KIN for people who live to be connected, share, express and relate to their friends and family. This social generation wants and needs more from their phone. KIN is the one place to get the stuff you care about to the people you care about most.â€

Both phones come with touchscreens and slide-out keyboards. The 4GB KINOne is a more compact model with a vertical slider whereas the 8GB KINTwo has a horizontal slider with more advanced features. The cameras on both phones have built-in image stabilization and LumiLED flash. You'll find a 5 megapixel camera on the KIN One and an 8 megapixel camera with high-def video recording capabilities on the KIN Two.

Described as a phone built for the youthful audience, the KIN family weaves social networking into the entire phone experience. The home screen (aka the KINLoop) displays feeds from Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter in a single location. Another area of the phone known as the KIN Spot lets you drag videos, photos, texts, Web pages, and other content to a single area of the phone and share that content with others. The KIN Studio puts the information from your phone on the Web. The KIN Studio automatically backs up texts, call history, photos, videos and contacts, and creates a personalized digital journal.

Recognizing that music and photos are a big part of people's lives today, the KIN includes the Zune Music & Media player and provides one-click uploading of photos. KIN owners can use a Zune Pass subscription to download music and video content.

The new phones will be available exclusively through Verizon Wireless beginning in May. Vodafone will get the handsets in the fall; at that time, they will be available in Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

Old School want to upgrade!!!

I just have an DELL 4300 and I want to upgrade it to the highest level that he can. Can you please suggest a spec or harware that I must put to my rig... can I upgrade it to 1gb ram? and what is the top of the line VGA for my rig that can handle. Thank you. If you have time just drop by maybe I could help you with something..

FLO TV Plans To Add On-Demand Content And Time-Shifted Viewing

Mobile TV is still a growing technology in the U.S. People haven't had time to decide whether or not they're interested, and it's still available in just a few select markets. But to say it's going away anytime soon would probably be taking things too far. FLO TV, by Qualcomm, is pushing itself as the go-to mobile TV technology, and if the Super Bowl commercials didn't convince you, maybe the new innovations will.

Announced this week at NAB 2010, Qualcomm stated that they are "working to enhance its mobile TV service with new applications that integrate video with Web-based content and social media tools." It's no surprise to hear of these changes; more and more users are watching content through unconventional means, and more and more are Tweeting while the watch. The next big things for FLO TV include on-demand content (right now it's live only) and time-shifted viewing, which users have been enjoying for years on standard at-home DVRs. The full list of incoming updates are below--are these enough to make you shell out monthly for a TV service that only works in select areas? Maybe if FLO TV could bundle this in with basic cable packages, they'd have a much better value proposition...

In addition to integrated experiences, FLO TV announced an expandedsuite of mobile TV services, including interactive capabilities,pay-per-day and event passes, and time-shifted viewing options. Â Thenew features will be available on the FLO TVâ„¢ service across a range ofmobile devices in the second half of 2010. Â New service applicationswill include:
Interactivefeatures that will enable users to interact with programming andadvertising, allowing consumers to click for more information about ashow or click to buy an advertised product.
Pay-per-day passesdesigned to offer pay-as-you-go flexibility, providing consumers theability to watch the FLO TV service without committing to a recurringmonthly subscription. Â Event passes will provide an easy way forexisting FLO TV subscribers to add premium content such as limitedengagement, special events to their programming lineup.
Time-shiftedviewing, or 'catch-up TV,' that will allow popular shows to be storedon FLO-enabled mobile devices, thereby granting viewers the ability towatch their favorite shows on-demand, even outside of a coverage area.

Plextor Announces PX-NAS2 Consumer NAS Drive

Plextor entered the consumer NAS market with the new PX-NAS2. This 2-Bay NAS is compatible with PC and Mac. It is also DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) 1.5 compliant, ensuring connectivity with other media devices such as your Xbox or PS3. Using the bundled Memeo software and a Plextor PX-NAS2 utility program, the NAS promises an easy way to back up, share, and stream your digital files over a home network. The PX-NAS2 will be available in three configurations starting at $225 for a model without hard disks installed.

Plextor Announces New PX-NAS2 Consumer NAS Drive

PX-NAS2 NAS device lets you plug and play, connect and back up instantly

(Fremont, CA â€“ April 12, 2010) â€“ Plextor LLC (www.plextor.com), a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance digital media equipment, is expanding its storage offerings with the announcement of the PX-NAS2, a 2-Bay network-attached storage device (NAS) that provides impressive data backup and sharing capacities and device connectivities.

The PX-NAS2, Plextorâ€™s first NAS device, is both PC and Mac compatible and a perfect solution for small office/home office (SoHo) and typical home users who want to back up, share and stream digital files over a home network. It securely stores important personal files or confidential data, while keeping all information accessible and shareable throughout the entire home network.

â€œPlextor is pleased to expand our storage category to meet today's growing storage demand by providing another complete storage solution to our consumers,â€ Takashi Adachi, General Manager of Plextor. â€œThe PX-NAS2 is a complete and versatile NAS device that fulfills the growing demand for storage capacity, security and accessibility of personal data anywhere, anytime within a home.â€

Designed exclusively for typical home users, the system comes with Plextor PX-NAS2 utility program that detects any PX-NAS2 attached to your network environment and starts to share, download and transfer files with minimum configuration effort. The PX-NAS2 lets users to upload photos and videos to the most popular sites such as Flickr or YouTube.

Also bundled with PX-NAS2 is the powerful auto backup software tool, Memeo, the only software that allows users to backup, sync and share content and information to multiple destinations simultaneously and automatically so personal digital life can be protected and accessible. In addition, PX-NAS2 has one-touch back up features which allows users to back up content from digital cameras, USB drives or other external devices by simply pressing the Copy/Sync button on the front panel.

PX-NAS2 is DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) 1.5 compliant which ensures connectivity and compatibility with a wide range of other digital media devices such as media player, XBOX or PS3.

The auto-resume feature ensures that the system will re-start automatically and resume the interrupted operations after a power outage. Because only authorized users are allowed to connect to the PX-NAS2, stored files are totally safe with the PX-NAS2. With built-in volume encryption feature, any confidential and sensitive data is well protected when executing network to network transfer.

The Plextor PX-NAS2 will be available as of April 2010 in three different versions:

PX-NAS2-BL1 two-bay NAS without Hard Disks installed (MSRP $225.00)
PX-NAS2-1T1 two-bay NAS with 1TB, 2 x 500 GB Hard Disks installed (MSRP $355.00)
PX-NAS2-2T1 two-bay NAS with 2TB, 2 x 1 TB Hard Disks installed (MSRP $565.00)

Modern Warfare 2 Free Weekend

Be sure to checkout Modern Warfare 2 on Steam as it is free during the weekend. Free till Monday 10AM Pacific Time

Check out the store page of Steam and you'll see the link for it on the upper right hand corner. Or put this in the address bar of your browser:

steam://run/10190

Yeah I had huge lag issues at various times... I know a lot of people were complaining but now I got to see it for myself. Even so, it's free for a little while so it's still worth checking it out... as long as you have 10GB free hard drive space

Did anyone buy it thanks to the free weekend? What makes you like/dislike the game?

AMD phenom II x6
Don't know if anyone has commented on this yet but fry's electronics on Hamilton Ave in San Jose has the 1090T Black edition and 1085 i think is the sku listed for 250$ and 280$ in their store. I was just in there last week and was suprised they have it for sale I don't own a amd board otherwise I would have tried it but those of you with AM2+ and AM3 boards can go take a look for yourselves.

Gigabyte Driver Update Brings iPad Charging To Existing Motherboards

Now isn't this something! Gigabyte has shown an ability to adapt andinnovate quickly, and this product is no different. Now, it has reachedout to address a nagging issue that is plaguing many iPad owners thatprimarily use PCs. If you haven't heard, Apple's new iPad requires a10W USB charging output; most PCs don't output that much power overUSB, and only select Macs do. This means that users are having to carryaround the iPad AC adapter everywhere they go, making the tablet alittle bit less portable in reality.

Gigabyte has seen fit to address the issue, announcing today that theirfull range of Intel chipset-based X58, P55, H55, H57 motherboards aswell as current and upcoming AMD 800 chipset series motherboards allallow charging of Apple's iPad, both when it's powered on and off. Thecompany's unique USB design allows it to deliver more than the 500mAdelivered from typical USB ports, and a simple On/Off Charge driverupdate can bring the functionality to existing boards.

So if you purchased one of these boards lately, and you've got an iPad,well, you're in luck! Look below for the drive download link.

Over 40 GIGABYTE Motherboard Models Supply Sufficient Power to Charge an iPad While It Is Being Used

TAIPEI, Taiwan â€“ April 12, 2010 â€“ GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards and other computing hardware solutions today proudly announced their full range of Intel chipset-based X58, P55, H55, H57 as well as current and upcoming AMD 800 chipset series motherboards all allow charging of Appleâ€™s latest hot selling iPad while the device is in use (on) and also when not in use (off).

Recent industry and news reports indicate that USB ports on most Windows PCs are unable to provide enough power to charge the new iPad while the device is in operation due to differences between motherboard USB power output and the deviceâ€™s charging specifications. However, GIGABYTEâ€™s unique USB power design is able to deliver extra power for devices that require more than the 500mA delivered from a traditional USB port. With a simple On/Off Charge driver update which can be found on the GIGABYTE website, GIGABYTE motherboard users are able to take full advantage of USB charging of their iPad, giving them more options and convenience when recharging their new device.

To download the GIGABYTE On/Off Charge driver, please visit the GIGABYTE website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/Motherboard/Utility_List.aspx.

About GIGABYTE Upgrade Your Life

GIGABYTE, headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is known as a global leading brand in the IT industry, with employees and business channels in almost every country. Founded in 1986, GIGABYTE started as a research and development team and has since taken the lead in the world's motherboard market. On top of motherboards and graphics accelerators, GIGABYTE further expanded its product portfolio to include notebook and desktop PCs, digital home entertainment appliances, networking servers, communications, mobile and handheld devices, servicing every facet of people's lives at home or business. Everyday GIGABYTE aims to â€œUpgrade Your Lifeâ€ with the most innovative designs and impeccable quality and services. Visit www.gigabyte.com.tw for more information.

Logitech Z323 Speaker

Just found Logitech Z323 Speaker is on sale, currently there's a good price on centralcomputer.

Link
http://www.centralcomputers.com/commerce/catalog/product.jsp?product_id=73512

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

IT News HeadLines (HotHardware) 14/04/2010

Apple Updates MacBook Pro Line

Faster Processors, Next-Generation Graphics & Up to 10 Hours of Battery Life

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