Bluetooth 4.0 specs are done, low power is key feature
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has finished work on the 4.0 specifications of the Bluetooth wireless technology standard and said that the update will be brought to market by the end of Q2.
Bluetooth 4.0 features the same transfer speed as its predecessor - 24 Mbps (3 MB/s), but due to its emphasis on power requirements, it will be able to deliver such capabilities to more compact devices like watches, pedometers and glucose monitors. The new specs also feature AES-128 encryption, an expanded range of 100+ meters and low latency (3ms) to make transfers even more efficient and secure.
"Bluetooth v4.0 throws open the doors to a host of new markets for Bluetooth manufacturers and products such as watches, remote controls, and a variety of medical and in-home sensors. Many of these products run on button-cell batteries that must last for years versus hours and will also benefit from the longer range enabled by this new version of the Bluetooth specification," said Michael Foley, Ph.D., executive director of the Bluetooth SIG.
The first Bluetooth 4.0-supporting devices are predicted to arrive late this year or in early 2011.
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OCZ unveils new Gold series 4GB DDR3 module and 8GB kit
Catering to the RAM needs of people with an AM3 or LGA 1156-based system, OCZ has constructed and now announced a new 4GB DDR3 memory module and an 8GB dual-channel kit. Part of the Gold series, the 4GB DIMM and 8GB module work at 1333 MHz with CL9 latencies, operate at 1.65V, make use of gold mirrored XTC (Xtreme Thermal Convection) heatspreaders, and are backed by a lifetime warranty.
"As new software for productivity and entertainment become available consumers are looking to get the very most out of their PC’s and our new 4GB DDR3 modules will help them do exactly that," said Ryan Petersen, CEO of the OCZ Technology Group. "Designed for both Intel and AMD platforms, the new 8GB Dual Channel Kits improve application loading times, frame rates and task switching, all of which make them an excellent solution for everyone from graphic designers to gamers."
OCZ has not revealed the new memory's pricing.
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Apple sets iPad WiFi + 3G US release for April 30th
Coming to set the record straight, Apple has today announced that the WiFi and 3G-equipped versions of its iPad will ship to customers and go on sale in US retail next week, on April 30th.
Yesterday Apple's website listed the 3G-ready iPads as shipping by May 7th but it seems the tablet will indeed make the April deadline, although only in the US as international sales have been delayed until the end of May.
The 16GB, 32GB and 64GB iPads with WiFi and 3G are priced at $629, $729 and $829, respectively.
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Tuniq rolling out silver-colored Tower 120 Extreme cooler
Heat wave buster Tuniq has now introduced a silver version of the Tower 120 Extreme, its high-end CPU cooler supporting Intel LGA 775/1156/1366 and AMD Socket 754/939/940/AM2/AM2+/AM3 processors.
Known as CR-T120-EX-SV-RV1, the silver cooler is basically identical with the initial Tower 120 Extreme (expect it doesn't have a black coating) which means it measures 131 (L) x 112.31 (W) x 150.7 (H) mm, and features three 8mm and two 6mm copper heatpipes, wave-shaped fins for increased air-contact area, and a 120mm magnetic fluid dynamic bearing fan that works at 1000 to 2000 RPM and has a maximum sound output of 20 dBA.
The Tower 120 Extreme Silver is set to be bundled with a PCI fan controller and the TX-3 thermal compound and will likely cost the same as the 'old' version.
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Lian Li reveals the PC-Q06 ITX/ATX mini-tower case/test bench
Lian Li is once again going after PC enthusiasts and overclockers with its new Mini-Q Series PC-Q06, a compact case that acts as a test bench for a mini-ITX or ATX-based system.
Made out of aluminum, Lian Li's latest creation measures 205 (W) x 210 (H) x 250 (D) mm, weights just 1.2kg, has one 5.25-inch bay, supports a single 3.5-inch drive (SSD or HDD), a standard ATX PS/2 power supply unit, and includes two front-placed USB 3.0(?) and audio ports.
By default the case/bench can be paired up with a Mini-ITX motherboard but there will be an ATX MB tray sold separately. The PC-Q06 is set to begin shipping at the end of May in several color versions - black, silver (priced at $90 without VAT), and red ($105).
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Adobe Flash Player 10.1 RC2 up for grabs
Still in need of some testing, Adobe's Flash Player 10.1 can now be had in a new RC form (Release Candidate 2) which apparently includes some added fixes.
As previously reported Flash Player 10.1 brings multiple new featuring like GPU-accelerated video and graphics, support for multi-touch, gestures, mobile input models, accelerometers and screen orientation, hardware decoding of H.264 video, optimized SWF management (for mobile), and content protection powered by Adobe Flash Access 2.0.
The Flash 10.1 RC2 can be downloaded for Windows, Mac OS and Linux from Adobe Labs.
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VIA debuts the ARTiGO A1100 compact barebone
VIA Technologies has today introduced the ARTiGO A1100, a fanless barebone PC aka DIY PC kit that's based on a pico-ITX platform for some really compact computing.
Seen below, the new barebone measures just 146 x 52 x 99 mm, it weights 0.6 kg and features a motherboard powered by the VX855 chipset, a 1.2 GHz Nano processor, Chrome9 integrated graphics enabling support for HD video playback, Gigabit Ethernet, optional 802.11b/g WiFi, D-Sub and HDMI outputs, plus 5.1 channel integrated audio. According to its maker, the system can be used as a home server, media streaming device and for surveillance applications.
"The VIA ARTiGO A1100 redefines compact computing, bringing all the features of a regular desktop PC in a form factor that needs to be seen to be believed," said Daniel Wu, Vice President, VIA Embedded Platform Division, VIA Technologies. "By harnessing our expertise in creating leading edge form factor systems, we're offering consumers something that absolutely breaks the mold."
The ARTiGO A1100 is currently available for pre-order at $199 (discount price for up to 10 purchases) and is expected to start shipping at the beginning of May.
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Gateway readies the DT and DS series desktops
Acer subsidiary Gateway has today send out word about two new Intel-powered desktop PC lines targeting business customers, the DT and DS series.
Boasting ENERGY STAR 5.0 and TCO'05 certification, the Core 2 Quad-equipped DT30 and Core i3, i5 or i7-packing DT50 and DT70 models can include up to 16GB of RAM, and a maximum of 8TB of storage space via four hard drives. As for the DS50 and DS70 systems, these feature a small form factor case, and make use of Core i3/i5/i5 CPUs, 16GB of DDR3 memory and a single hard drive with a capacity of up to 2TB.
Gateway has not announced the pricing scheme for the DT and DS series desktops as of yet.
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NZXT Vulcan case detailed and priced
In just over one month NZXT is going to expand its Crafted Series of PC cases with the Vulcan, a micro-ATX chassis targeting LAN party lovers who like to impress.
Seen below, the upcoming steel-made enclosure measures 180 (W) x 422.5 (H) x 406 (D) mm and weights 5.8kg, has a detachable handle, a black coasting (inside and out), two exposed 5.25-inch bays, a tool-free design, plus a top I/O panel with eSATA, audio and USB 2.0 ports.
NZXT's creation includes two pre-drilled holes for watercooling tubes at the back, and boasts two 120mm fans, one in front and a blue LED-equipped spinner on top. For those who want even more air cooling there is support for another 120mm fan on top, for a 200mm fan on side side panel and a 80/92mm fan at the back.
The NZXT Vulcan costs 59.90 Euro and is set to become available from May 25th.
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Asus Crosshair IV Formula motherboard gets official
First unveiled at CeBIT 2010 in Germany (last month), Asus' Crosshair IV Formula motherboard powered by the AMD 890FX/SB850 pair has now been officially announced.
The fresh Republic of Gamers board, which targets gamers and enthusiasts, features the new Core Unlocker function for unlocking, turbo boosting CPU cores, the Turbo Key II overclocking interface, ROG Connect for instant tweaking and monitoring, and the GameFirst technology which adjusts the networking pipeline to prioritize bandwidth for our gaming needs.
The Crosshair IV Formula supports AM3 processors and boasts four DDR3-2000 memory slots, a reasonably large cooling system, a 10-phase power design, four PCI-Express x16 slots for CrossFireX multi-GPU setups, one SATA 3.0 Gbps, one eSATA and six SATA 6.0 Gbps ports, Gigabit Ethernet, two USB 3.0 connectors, the SupremeFX X-Fi 8-channel audio card (built-in), a FIreWire port, and some nice, overclocking or function buttons.
Asus has yet to reveal the motherboard's price tag but you can bet it won't be cheap.
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