Nokia And Microsoft Aim To Unify Messaging On Smartphones
Isn't it so great to see two industry rivals putting aside their differences and coming together? Not so if you're talking about LiveNation and TicketMaster, but in this case, we're willing to make an exception. Microsoft and Nokia have joined up in order to debut Microsoft Communicator Mobile for Nokia Devices, a new application designed to greatly enhance mobile productivity on Nokia phones.What's interesting is that Microsoft has three distinct mobile platforms of their own to manage (Windows Mobile 6.x,
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HP Refreshes Business-Minded ProBook Notebook Lineup
Intel just launched a new Atom processor today, but HP would rather talk about AMD. The company has introduced a new ProBook line of machines this morning, aimed at business users and consumers who prefer classic machines with little flair on the exterior. There's no doubt that the ProBook line is about as beautiful as a business notebook can get, and the new line starts at a reasonable $549. The new range is quite varied; users can opt for a Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 CPU if they choose, but the multi-core
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Razer Announces Special Edition Abyssus with Chrome Mirror Finish
Razer has taken a bucket of bling and poured it all over the company's Abyssus gaming mouse for a brand new rodent, the Abyssus Mirror Special Edition. As the name suggests, the new mouse sports a black chrome mirror finish on the outside, while the inside retains all the features of the original Abyssus, including a 3.5G infrared sensor. "The black chrome mirror finish of the Razer Abyssus Mirror Special Edition adds a certain stylistic sensibility to the desktop," said Robert 'Razerguy' Krakoff, president,
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Xbox 360 USB Flash Drive Now Shipping from SanDisk
Score a point for SanDisk, the flash memory card maker who managed to convince Microsoft to let them be the ones to provide the official Xbox 360 USB Flash Drive. Microsoft added USB storage device support to its gaming console less than a month ago, and with SanDisk's USB stick, gamers need not worry about formatting or downloading an initial storage update. Just plug it in and you're good to go. "Xbox LIVE contains a world of content for gamers to explore and download, including full-length games, movies and
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Microsoft KIN One And KIN Two Now On Sale At Verizon
Microsoft may not actually make their own phones (the KIN One and KIN Two are both manufactured by Sharp), but they're stamped through and through as an official Microsoft product. After being introduced in early April in hopes of luring tweens and fans of social networks, the company's newest two featurephones have gone on sale at Verizon Wireless, the company's exclusive launch carrier in the U.S.Both phones are designed to let users "share life as they live it," with each phone being tightly integrated into
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EUROCOM Introduces 17" And 18.4" Panther Mobile Workstation
If you absolutely must have the best and brightest from the notebook world, Eurocom is a pretty safe bet. The company is pretty undercover, but they're usually right at the forefront of innovation, and they're usually first to insert new, cutting-edge hardware into machines. Take the new Panther notebook for example: Eurocom has equipped this laptop with Intel's Xeon 5600 Series CPU as well as an NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800M GPU.This mobile workstation is designed to chew through the most difficult of rendering tasks,
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Intel Unveils Next-Gen Moorestown Atom Processor Platform
A little over two years ago, Intel formally unveiled the low-power Atom processor and its related chipset and platform technologies. At the time, Intel's vision for Atom had the diminutive CPU powering a diverse line-up of mobile internet devices, or MIDs, web-connected tablets, portable media players, and handheld gaming devices. Suffice it to say, Intel's original vision for Atom didn't quite go according to plan. Yes, the chip found its way into an array of devices from video phones to set-top boxes, but
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Seagate Does Expansion With Flexible GoFlex HDD And Accessory Line
Seagate's FreeAgent external hard drive line has competed with Western Digital's My Book line for several years now, and aside from growing capacities and the occasional feature-add, both lines have remained mostly constant. But now, Seagate is really putting the pressure on everyone else with the introduction of the GoFlex family.This range of storage solutions begins with the hard drives. Ranging from 320GB to 2TB, this drives have been slightly updated and look a lot more stylish, and they each ship with
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Nuance Introduces Dictation App For BlackBerry
Nuance recently announced a new Dragon for E-Mail dictation application for BlackBerry smartphones. As the latest addition to Nuance's Dragon Mobile Apps portfolio, Dragon for E-Mail uses Dragon NaturallySpeaking to dictate emails from within the BlackBerry email client. The app is available for free for a limited time for the following phones: AT&T Bold AT&T Bold 2 AT&T Curve Verizon Storm Verizon Storm 2 Verizon Tour T-Mobile Curve T-Mobile Bold2 Hello Nuance Users, Today we have more exciting
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NVIDIA VP Declares CPU Scaling, Moore's Law, Dead
Bill Dally, chief scientist at NVIDIA, has written an article at Forbes alleging that traditional CPU scaling and Moore's Law are dead, and that parallel computing is the only way to maintain historic performance scaling. With six-core processors now available for $300, Dally's remarks are certainly timely, but his conclusions are a bit premature. Will The Real Moore's Law Please Stand Up And/Or Die Already? Moore's original representation of his now-famous law.Dally's claims Moore's Law is dead because
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HTC Legend Headed To AT&T
Although the label below doesn’t look very impressive, it hints at a possible upcoming announcement from HTC and/or AT&T that the wireless carrier will soon be carrying the HTC Legend smartphone. This new smartphone will operate on the 850 and 1900MHz WCDMA bands. As the successor to HTC's Hero, the Legend offers a larger 3.2-inch AMOLED display and an optical trackpad surrounded by a clickable button. The Legend is HTC's first Android 2.1 device with the Sense UI. It also has a tough unibody design.
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VIA Goes Small With EPIA-M830 Nano E-Series Mini-ITX Motherboard
Is bigger always better? Not if you're VIA, who makes out by making smaller-than-average wares, from tiny CPUs to tiny motherboards. The company has just launched yet another tiny product, the EPIA-M830, their first VIA Nano E-Series Mini-ITX board. It's designed to operate with 64-bit applications, and while it's aimed at commercial applications, it doesn't take a computer scientist to realize the potential in the home, car, or elsewhere. It's being made available in both passive and active cooling configurations;
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IDC: Hard Drive Market to See Explosive Growth
Some believe (and many are hoping) that solid state drives (SSDs) will spell the end for mechanical hard drives, and at some point, that very well may be the case. But it isn't going to happen this year, the next, or even the year after that, provided IDC's data proves correct. In a study titled Worldwide Hard Disk Drive 2010-2014 Forecast, the market research firm predicts that hard drive shipments won't just survive, but thrive through for at least the next four years. The enterprise sector alone will keep
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Intel Spends $15 Million On Strange Acquisitions: Is This An Arm's Race?
Few things scream "recovery" for an economy like huge investments from public companies that don't exactly have to open up their checkbook in order to make ends meet, so it's great to see Intel proudly announcing three new Intel Capital investments totaling around $15 million. This amount pales in comparison to the $7 billion that Intel pledged to new chip plants last year, but these are certainly interesting in their own right. Intel has recently shown their ability to deviate from the semiconductor path, putting
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Lian-Li's PC-X900 Enclosure Has Two Heating Zones, Tons Of Room
If it's not Thermaltake, it's Lian Li pushing the envelope in the PC chassis space. These two have been delivering cases that are weird, sexy or just plain huge, with the new PC-X900 fitting into the last one there. Built to support ATM/M-ATX motherboards, this absolutely giant enclosure is actually separated into two heat zones, and it also features four USB 3.0 ports, a single eSATA port, HD audio, three 120mm LED fans in front (plus two in the rear), seven PCI expansion slots, seven 3.5" hard drive spaces,
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Palm Pre, Pixi Fire Sale Follows HP-Palm Merger
Like a caped avenger, Hewlett-Packard (HP) last week swooped in and scooped up Palm, saving the day for the struggling smartphone maker who, up to that point, was faced with an uncertain future. In the wake of the acquisition, Verizon has gone and slashed the price of Palm's HP's two webOS smartphones, the Palm Pre and Pixi. These aren't minor price cuts either, but fairly significant ones. The Palm Pre Plus is now selling for just $29 with a 2-year contract, which is $120 less than the original price just four
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Intel Unveils Next-Gen Moorestown Atom Platform
A little over two years ago, Intel formally unveiled the low-power Atom processor and its related chipset and platform technologies. At the time, Intel's vision for Atom had the diminutive CPU powering a diverse line-up of mobile internet devices, or MIDs, web-connected tablets, portable media players, and handheld gaming devices. Suffice it to say, Intel's original vision for Atom didn't quite go according to plan. Yes, the chip found its way into an array of devices from video phones to set-top boxes, but
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NVIDIA VP Declares CPU Scaling, Moore's Law, Dead
Bill Dally, chief scientist at NVIDIA, has written an article at Forbes alleging that traditional CPU scaling and Moore's Law are dead, and that parallel computing is the only way to maintain historic performance scaling. With six-core processors now available for $300, Dally's remarks are certainly timely, but his conclusions are a bit premature.Will The Real Moore's Law Please Stand Up And/Or Die Already?
Moore's original representation of his now-famous law.
Dally's claims Moore's Law is dead because "CPU performance no longer doubles every 18 months." This is little more than a straw man; Moore's Law states that the number of transistors that could be built within a chip for minimal cost would double about every two years. The assumption that there's a 1:1 correlation between additional transistors and additional performance neglects significant sections of Moore's work.
Dally's larger point is that we've reached the effective limit of serial computing and must switch to parallel computing, aka GPU computing, to return to historical performance. He writes: "Every three years we can increase the number of transistors (and cores) by a factor of four. By running each core slightly slower, and hence more efficiently, we can more than triple performance at the same total power. This approach returns us to near historical scaling of computing performance."
Dally characterizes modern multi-core CPU designs as akin "to putting wings on a train," and claims conventional CPUs consume too much power per instruction executed to continue scaling at historical level. Switching to parallel computing will be difficult thanks to entrenched standard practices, the sheer number of serial programs that need to be converted, and a scarcity of programmers trained in parallel programming techniques, but in his view, it's the only solution. We're not so optimistic.
The Myth of Hard Work
Dally's explanation of the current state of parallel programming presupposes that the only thing standing between us and vast multicore processor arrays is hard work and funding. This is oversimplified almost to the point of being disingenuous. First, not all programs can be parallelized, and second, parallelism itself inevitably hits a point of diminishing marginal return. GPU computing, with its vast banks of processors, excels precisely in those rare cases where programs can scale almost linearly to take advantage of more processing cores.
Taking advantage of parallel cores in the manner Dally suggests in consumer products requires that we literally reinvent the wheel. If the goal is to use small, simple processors, code compilers would have to be designed from the ground up to handle the complexity of spinning threads to at least dozens of tiny cores. We can't accurately predict what performance might look like in these sorts of systems because we haven't even invented the tools we'd need to build them.
AMD and Intel seem to collectively have a better idea. Technologies like Turbo Boost—increasing the speed of 1-2 cores while turning other cores off—provides performance the consumer can take advantage of immediately. It's currently thought that Moore's Law will hit an immutable barrier sometime around 2021, but it still has quite a ways to go. No one is denying the tremendous performance of GPU computing in the right areas, but Dally's report on the death of Moore's Law is greatly exaggerated.
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Lian-Li's PC-X900 Enclosure Has Two Heating Zones, Tons Of Room
If it's not Thermaltake, it's Lian Li pushing the envelope in the PCchassis space. These two have been delivering cases that are weird,sexy or just plain huge, with the new PC-X900 fitting into the last onethere. Built to support ATM/M-ATX motherboards, this absolutely giantenclosure is actually separated into two heat zones, and it alsofeatures four USB 3.0 ports, a single eSATA port, HD audio, three 120mmLED fans in front (plus two in the rear), seven PCI expansion slots,seven 3.5" hard drive spaces, three 5.25" optical drive spaces and ared (or black, or silver) coat that'll catch just about any eye.
The case is also designed to be tinkered with without having to usespecial tools, and 230 x 598 x 388mm (W.H.D.), you can bet you'll needa lot of square footage to fit this one into your home. It'll shiplater this month for a whopping $439 - $499, in which case you'll betempting to spring for just a bit more and grab the Level 10.
An Ultimate Mid-Tower/Gaming Chassis – Lian Li’s PC-X900
Tool-less & heat-zone designs maximizing effortless life and thermal solutions
4 May 2010, Keelung, Taiwan – Lian Li Industrial Co. Ltd. today announces its brand-new TYR series – the PC-X900 mid-tower chassis. With the hair-line brushed anodized aluminum finishing and its intelligent multi-heat zone design, the PC-X900 fits perfectly in the living room as a home theater system, as well as proving a complete thermal solution to the gamers. Lian Li once again proves its dedications in bringing a convenient and stylish life with the cutting-edge technology and tool-less design to its customers worldwide.
General Features
Dimensioned at 230 x 598 x 388mm (W.H.D.), the PC-X900 is a mid-tower chassis, an alternative choice between the smaller PC-X500 and the full-size PC-X2000 from Lian Li’s product line. Net weight at 8.22kg, it includes three 5.25" optical drives, seven 3.5†hard drives separated in two cages, all with the patented tool-less design. Supporting ATX/M-ATX motherboards, the PC-X900 can hold video cards maximum of 300mm length, as well as occupying seven PCI slots and four USB 3.0 ports mounted on the top cover alongside one e-SATA HD audio port. The TYR PC-X900 is available in red, black and silver colors.
Easy Access & Spatial Design
The most convenient tool-less design is an important key feature for Lian Li’s cases in 2010. Power users’ requirements of building systems faster and swapping the components often have been taken into consideration. This is why the side panel of PC-X900 is transparent, and can be opened easily with the tool-less latch, the motherboard tray can be opened and CPU coolers are removable; the multimedia I/O ports are designed right on the top of the case; and the PCI add-on cards can be assembled effortlessly. When installing the 5.25†optical drive, users can simply slide the drive into the bay and close the mounting bar to secure.
The motherboard is positioned at the middle-level of PC-X900, allowing an easy access to the motherboard and more room for larger CPU coolers. There is also enough room for a 180mm long power supply at the rear of the case.
Cooling Fans & Thermal Solution
Lian Li’s PC-X900 has two heat zones design to have better thermal solution and tidy up internal space. Moreover, the PC-X900 features three and two 120mm LED fans at the front and rear of the case, respectively. The fans cover the whole motherboard so they bring in cold air and remove heat effectively. There are also vents on the PCI slots, providing extra cooling to the graphics cards. The power supply unit is at the bottom of the case so that it can draw cold air in directly through the vent below. Finally, there is a fan controller in the back of the case for users to adjust the fan speed and get the best balance between silence and cooling.
For more details on features and extras availabilities of PC-X900, please go to Lian Li’s website: www.lian-li.com.
About Lian Li
Lian Li Industrial Co. Ltd is an Aluminum Chassis and Chassis peripheral manufacturer and provider of industrial wholesale as well as OEM & ODM services for the PC industry as required. With over 20 years of service excellence, ISO 9001 certification and a team of professional staff willing to do the utmost to deliver durable, superior quality products, all backed by a *2 year guarantee; your satisfaction is guaranteed.(*conditions apply)
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Palm Pre, Pixi Fire Sale Follows HP-Palm Merger
Like a caped avenger, Hewlett-Packard (HP) last week swooped in and scooped up Palm, saving the day for the struggling smartphone maker who, up to that point, was faced with an uncertain future. In the wake of the acquisition, Verizon has gone and slashed the price of These aren't minor price cuts either, but fairly significant ones. The Palm Pre Plus is now selling for just $29 with a 2-year contract, which is $120 less than the original price just four short months ago. That's a pittance to pay for a high-end device with 16GB of storage, 3G capabilities, slide out keyboard, and touchscreen display, among other goodies.
If you'd rather, the Palm Pixi Plus is also selling for $29 with a two-year contract, but it gets even better. Verizon is offering a buy one, get one free deal for the both the Pre Plus and Pixi Plus, while Sprint has begun giving away the Palm Pixi, also with a two-year deal.
The massive discounts may seem sudden, but they make sense given that Palm's Pre series have largely been overshadowed by the deluge of Android devices popping up. At these price points, however, the Pre Plus and Pixi may find themselves back in the limelight.
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Razer Announces Special Edition Abyssus with Chrome Mirror Finish
Razer has taken a bucket of bling and poured it all over the company's Abyssus gaming mouse for a brand new rodent, the Abyssus Mirror Special Edition. As the name suggests, the new mouse sports a black chrome mirror finish on the outside, while the inside retains all the features of the original Abyssus, including a 3.5G infrared sensor."The black chrome mirror finish of the Razer Abyssus Mirror Special Edition adds a certain stylistic sensibility to the desktop," said Robert 'Razerguy' Krakoff, president, Razer USA. "The Razer Abyssus Mirror is designed for gamers that prefer a slick glossy aesthetic finish. It also serves as the ideal complement to other reflective peripherals, such as the Razer Lycosa Mirror Special Edition keyboard."
South paws are still in luck thanks to an ambidextrous design, while other features include a 3500dpi sensor, 1000Hz Ultrapolling with a 1ms response time, on-the-fly sensitivity adjustments, 60-120 inches per second and 15g of acceleration, three independently programmable "Hypersponse" buttons, and a scroll wheel with 24 individual click positions.
The special edition rodent will go on sale in May for $50.
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Xbox 360 USB Flash Drive Now Shipping from SanDisk
Score a point for SanDisk, the flash memory card maker who managed to convince Microsoft to let them be the ones to provide the official Xbox 360 USB Flash Drive. Microsoft added USB storage device support to its gaming console less than a month ago, and with SanDisk's USB stick, gamers need not worry about formatting or downloading an initial storage update. Just plug it in and you're good to go."Xbox LIVE contains a world of content for gamers to explore and download, including full-length games, movies and music," said Shuki Nir, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Retail, SanDisk. "The Xbox 360 USB Flash Drive by SanDisk is specifically engineered to deliver a great user experience and maximum compatibility with the console, offering gamers greater freedom and flexibility in how they store, manage and enjoy their favorite files."
Not surprisingly, pricing is a bit higher than what you'd pay for a non-branded USB stick. Available in 8GB and 16GB capacities, SanDisk will sell the drives for $35 and $70, respectively. That's not an egregious markup, though we feel like there was a missed opportunity here to bundle in some special edition content that would only be available to those who purchased the USB drive.
SanDisk Ships Licensed Xbox 360 USB Flash Drive
Pre-configured USB Drive Delivers Best Experience On Xbox 360 Console
MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK), the global leader in flash memory cards, today announced that it is shipping the Xbox 360® USB Flash Drive by SanDisk for the Microsoft Xbox 360 gaming and entertainment console. The new drive makes it easier than ever for gamers to take their gamertags, saved game progress, map packs, Arcade game downloads and bonus content with them for fast and convenient access on another Xbox 360 console†.
“SanDisk has a proven track record of creating high-quality storage solutionsâ€
The Xbox 360 USB Flash Drive by SanDisk delivers the best experience on the Xbox 360 console. Pre-configured for seamless plug and play action, the drive eliminates the need to format storage or download an initial software update for an Xbox 360 console. For gamers looking to get in on the fun or for those with existing accounts who want to extend their play, a one-month Xbox LIVE Gold membership is included with purchase of the drive††.
“Xbox LIVE contains a world of content for gamers to explore and download, including full-length games, movies and music,†said Shuki Nir, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Retail, SanDisk. “The Xbox 360 USB Flash Drive by SanDisk is specifically engineered to deliver a great user experience and maximum compatibility with the console, offering gamers greater freedom and flexibility in how they store, manage and enjoy their favorite files.â€
“SanDisk has a proven track record of creating high-quality storage solutions,†said Ilan Spillinger, Vice President, Xbox Hardware and Technology, Microsoft. “The Xbox 360 USB Flash Drive by SanDisk provides a great solution for gamers who need portable storage for their Xbox 360 content. It’s plug and play simple.â€
Pricing and Availability
The Xbox 360 USB Flash Drive by SanDisk is available now on SanDisk.com and at major retailers. The drive is available in 8 gigabyte (GB)1 and 16GB capacities, carrying suggested retail prices of $34.99 and $69.99, respectively.
About SanDisk
SanDisk Corporation is the global leader in flash memory cards, from research, manufacturing and product design to consumer branding and retail distribution. SanDisk’s product portfolio includes flash memory cards for mobile phones, digital cameras and camcorders; digital audio/video players; USB flash drives for consumers and the enterprise; embedded memory for mobile devices; and solid state drives for computers. SanDisk is a Silicon Valley-based S&P 500 company, with more than half its sales outside the United States.
1Â 1Â gigabyte (GB) = 1 billion bytes.
†Includes Xbox 360 system software, see www.xbox.com for more details.
††Terms and Conditions apply, see www.xbox.com/live for more details.
SanDisk’s product and executive images can be downloaded from: http://www.sandisk.com/corporate/media.asp
SanDisk’s web site/home page address: http://www.sandisk.com
© 2010 SanDisk Corporation. All rights reserved. SanDisk and the SanDisk logo are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. This product is manufactured under license from Microsoft Corporation. Other brand names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks of their respective holder (s).
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HP Refreshes Business-Minded ProBook Notebook Lineup
Intel just launched a new Atom processor today, but HP would rather talk about AMD. The company has introduced a new ProBook line of machines this morning, aimed at business users and consumers who prefer classic machines with little flair on the exterior. There's no doubt that the ProBook line is about as beautiful as a business notebook can get, and the new line starts at a reasonable $549.The new range is quite varied; users can opt for a Core i3, Core i5 and Core i7 CPU if they choose, but the multi-core AMD processors are stealing the show. On the GPU side, there's the option for integrated Intel HD graphics or ATI's Mobility Radeon HD 540v. Users can choose between a 14" or 15" display, though no USB 3.0 ports are found anywhere. Of note, HP does sell specific docking stations made for these machines, which is a really rare find these days.
The full list of available ProBook notebooks are below, complete with CPU details, ship dates and price points.
 HP Delivers Affordable Notebook PCs Across All Business Segments
PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today introduced nine affordable business notebook PCs tailored for corporate and small to midsize business customers.
With prices starting at $549,(1) the new notebooks deliver HP’s best combination of features, functionality and value for businesses. The introduction continues a series of announcements that provide businesses the broadest mix of products to update aging desktops, workstations and notebooks.
Additions to the HP notebook portfolio include:
   * The HP ProBook 6455b/6555b series offers the latest VISION Pro technology from AMD to deliver cost-effective performance, while the notebook’s security features maintain a more secure, mobile environment.
   * The HP ProBook 6450b/6550b series features Intel® vPro technology to help businesses cut costs and increase efficiency, as well as flexible docking and battery options and a range of wireless connectivity choices.(2,3)
   * The HP ProBook 4325s/4425s/4525s series sports brushed-aluminum metal cases in caviar or bordeaux. The notebooks offer a range of configurable options, including new AMD Phenom™ II, AMD Turion™ II, AMD Athlon™ II or AMD V-series processors(4) that deliver different levels of performance at varying prices.
   * The HP 425 and HP 625 are the company’s most affordable notebook offerings. Features such as optional wireless technologies,(2,3) a 2-megapixel webcam,(5) an integrated microphone and a spill-resistant keyboard keep users connected and protected while on the go.
HP customers get improved performance on popular applications with the updated AMD multicore processors. For example, an HP notebook that employs a new AMD Phenom II Dual-Core N620 processor offers up to 69 percent faster performance than previous generation HP AMD-powered notebooks(6) and gets up to 24 percent longer battery life.(7) This performance, coupled with flexible battery options, provides hours of battery use. Exceptional visual performance via UMA graphics gives users hassle-free, efficient computing.
The new HP ProBook 6450b and HP ProBook 6550b notebooks offer the latest Intel Coreâ„¢ i7, i5 and i3 processors.(8) The Core i7 and Core i5 include optional Intel vPro technology(9) to deliver intelligent performance, flexible graphics options, and unique hardware-assisted security and manageability features.
A choice of Intel HD Graphics or ATI Mobility Radeonâ„¢ HD 540v graphics processor delivers amazing visual performance.
Users can choose a 14-inch (6450b/6455b) or 15.6-inch (6550b/6555b) diagonal high-definition (HD)(10) LED-backlit display and extensive wireless connectivity options, including HP Mobile Broadband(2) and optional dual-pointing devices(11) that offer greater ease of use.
Other features include multiple battery options, including the HP Long Life Battery, compatibility with the HP 12-cell ultra-capacity battery, an eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port and optional dual hard drive support.(11)
All of the new HP ProBook b-series feature a spill-resistant keyboard with drains. This helps protect sensitive electronics and key components from minor spills by combining a thin layer of Mylar film under the keyboard with a drain system that funnels the fluid through a hole in the bottom of the notebook.
All ProBook b-series notebooks are designed to work with the recently introduced HP 90W and HP 120W Advanced Docking Stations.(11) The docking stations connect to notebooks in one easy step and eliminate the need to plug and unplug peripherals or accessories into the notebooks every time they are used. The HP 120W Advanced Docking Station allows users to expand the notebook’s functionality with an integrated Upgrade Bay.
Cost-effective performance for a secure, mobile environment
Ideal for budget-conscious mobile professionals, the new HP ProBook 4325s (13.3-inch diagonal), HP ProBook 4425s (14-inch diagonal) and HP ProBook 4525s (15.6-inch diagonal) notebook PCs feature a range of configurable options and essential office and multimedia applications to assist small business professionals with everyday needs.
The new notebooks offer a choice of processor technology from AMD and a choice of UMA or discrete graphics options depending on the model. Users also can choose multiple wireless connectivity options, including HP Mobile Broadband, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®.(2,3)
The HP ProBook s-series features new multimedia controls for video and comes loaded with the new ArcSoft TotalMedia Suite to allow users to play, edit and create video and audio files. They also feature ClickPad Gestures to allow for a more intuitive document navigation experience.
The b-series and s-series notebooks also include several HP Professional Innovations, including HP Power Assistant software to allow users to more easily monitor energy usage(12) and Central Management for HP ProtectTools,(13) which offers remote security management, deployment, monitoring and auditing from one central location. Central Management for HP ProtectTools can be used on HP or other industry-standard notebooks so IT administrators can manage all the notebooks in their environment with one easy-to-use software application.
HP DayStarter(14) allows users to get a head start on the day’s activities with access to key information such as their calendar and battery status, even before the operating system boots, while HP QuickWeb(15) allows users to access the web in seconds when the notebook is shut down. The application resides outside the notebook’s operating system, so there is no need to wait for the computer to boot up; users can simply push the dedicated button.
Full-function performance, affordability and value
With a new industrial design featuring a stone gray microfiber pattern texture for a clean professional look, the HP 425 and HP 625 notebook PCs are ideal for small business users looking for a versatile notebook at a smart value.
The notebooks feature VISION Pro Technology from AMD with AMD Phenom II, AMD Turion II, AMD Athlon II and AMD V-Series processors to deliver the right level of performance.
The HP 425 and HP 625 business notebooks are available in two display sizes – 14-inch or 15.6-inch diagonal respectively, in a choice of HD LED-backlit or LED-backlit BrightView HD displays.
An optional integrated 2-megapixel webcam(5) and integrated microphone allow for video conferencing as well as video and still-image capture. The HDMI port provides connectivity to HD(10) displays with one convenient HDMI cable.
Like all HP business notebooks, the HP 425 and HP 625 undergo more than 100,000 hours of rigorous quality testing to ensure the highest standards in design, materials and components.(16)
Financing options(17)
HP is offering businesses zero percent vendor-direct financing plans for the new HP ProBook and HP lines through HP Financial Services, the company’s leasing and life cycle asset management services subsidiary. Customers can choose from two plans – a 12-month lease with a $1 purchase option or a 36-month lease with a fair market value purchase option.
Qualifying transactions must be between $1,500 and $150,000 in the United States and between $5,000 and $150,000 in Canada. More details on these financing options are available at www.hp.com/go/totalfinancing.
Pricing and availability(1)
Product availability will vary by region and country.
The HP ProBook 6455b and 6555b notebook PCs are expected to be available in the United States in June and start at $779.
The HP ProBook 6450b and 6550b notebook PCs are expected to be available in the United States in June and start at $859.
The HP ProBook 4425s Notebook PC is expected to be available in the United States later this month and starts at $619.
The HP 425 Notebook PC is expected to be available in the United States in June and starts at $549.
More information about the products, including product specifications and images, is available at www.hp.com/personal.
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Microsoft KIN One And KIN Two Now On Sale At Verizon
Microsoft may not actually make their own phones (the KIN One and KIN Two are both manufactured by Sharp), but they're stamped through and through as an official Microsoft product. After being introduced in early April in hopes of luring tweens and fans of social networks, the company's newest two featurephones have gone on sale at Verizon Wireless, the company's exclusive launch carrier in the U.S.Both phones are designed to let users "share life as they live it," with each phone being tightly integrated into Twitter, Facebook, etc. Today, both phones are now available to order online from Verizon, with availability in stores set for May 13. The pricing has us a bit stumped, though. The KIN One will sell for $49.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate, while the KIN Two will sell for $50 more. Both prices are only in tact with a new 2-year contract, but what really kills the value proposition is this: both phones require standard $29.99/month data plans.
These data plans are exactly the same as the ones used on the DROID, DROID Eris, DROID Incredible and Palm Pre Plus. All of those smartphones are on Verizon, and all of those handle social networking just fine, and could take better advantage of the smartphone data plan. At any rate, some who really care only about social networking may go for the unique user interface here, and if that's you, the time is now to jump in.
- Always stay in the loop: With the KIN Loop, all of your favorite people and things you love are right on your home screen in real time.  You tell KIN who and what is important, and it delivers the latest updates from your favorite websites and social networks such as Facebook®, MySpace and Twitter.  You can discover and share, all from one place.
- Share your story with the world: The KIN Spot is the new way to share.  Share almost anything – photos, texts, Web pages – with almost anyone.  Since the Spot is always on your screen, it's unbelievably easy to drop stuff into the Spot and send by text, e-mail or social network update.
- Your phone, on the Web: With the KIN Studio, almost everything on your phone – messages, contacts, photos and videos – are backed up to a private, password-protected website where you can visit all of your memories anywhere there is a computer.  And with virtually unlimited storage, there's almost no limit to what you can keep.
- Capture and share all your memories: The KIN Camera captures all the moments that matter most, and makes it easy to share them. Â The KIN ONE has a 5 MP lens while the KIN TWO has an 8 MP lens and shoots video in HD. Â With anti-shake, autofocus and an LED flash, KIN lets you take amazing pictures, even in low light, and post or share them with just one touch. Â And all your memories are backed up with tons of storage in the KIN Studio.
- Tunes and info – at your fingertips: Find what you need on the go:
- Zune – KIN is the first Windows Phone to feature a Zune experience – including music, video, FM radio and podcast playback.  With a Zune Pass subscription and Zune software on your PC, you can listen to millions of songs from Zune Marketplace on your KIN while on the go or load from your personal collection.
- Bing – Web and Near Me (location-based) search.
- E-mail – Support for all popular Web-based mail, POP/IMAP services, as well as Exchange for business e-mail and contact sync.  Each e-mail account has its own screen so it's easy to navigate.
- Browser – With KIN, you get full, rich PC-like browsing.  You can pan, scan and zoom in and out using touch gestures.  And browsing is social; it's easy to share a snapshot of the website you're viewing by dragging it to the Spot.
Pricing and availability
- Starting May 6, KIN is available online at www.verizonwireless.com and will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on Thursday, May 13. Â KIN ONE is available for $49.99, and KIN TWO is available for $99.99, both after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Â Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. Â
- To get the most from KIN, Verizon Wireless customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan and an Email and Web for Smartphone plan. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access. Â Email and Web for Smartphone plans start at $29.99 for unlimited monthly access.
- For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.
- For more information and a specification sheet, please visit www.KIN.com.
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Intel Unveils Next-Gen Moorestown Atom Processor Platform
A little over two years ago, Intel formally unveiled the low-power Atom processor and its related chipset and platform technologies. At the time, Intel's vision for Atom had the diminutive CPU powering a diverse line-up of mobile internet devices, or MIDs, web-connected tablets, portable media players, and handheld gaming devices. Suffice it to say, Intel's original vision for Atom didn't quite go according to plan. Yes, the chip found its way into an array of devices from video phones to set-top boxes, but by and large Atom has dominated the netbook market, a segment Intel didn't pay much attention to when it first unveiled Atom.Regardless of whether or not Atom found its way into all of the devices Intel had hoped, the original Atom platform--codenamed Menlow--was an undeniable success for the company. Intel's design goals for Atom were to produce an ultra-low power IA compatible platform, for use in new, small form factor computing devices, and in that regard the company has succeeded. As a result, Intel has sold Atom processor by millions.
Intel, however, had other plans for Atom, right from the start. In our initial look at Atom in April 2008, we featured some roadmap information from Intel regarding the Moorestown platform, which at the was slated for release in the late 2009 / early 2010 timeframe. Back then, Intel revealed that Moorestown was to be their first Atom-based System On A Chip design, or SoC, for MIDs and Smartphones. With that in mind, what we're going to detail for you here today shouldn't be a complete surprise. Today, Intel is officially unveiling the Moorestown platform, which consists of the new Intel Atom Processor Z6xx Series (previously codenamed Lincroft), the Intel Platform Controller Hub MP20 (previously codenamed Langwell) and a Mixed Signal IC (MSIC), codenamed Briertown.
Aava Mobile Moorestown-Based Prototype Smartphone, See It In Action Here
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Water Cooling Setup by Digital Storm
So I was browsing around and I saw this picture on Maximum PC. I have never seen a radiator and fan combination like this. I've seen push/pull setups but nothing where a few fans are stacked on one side.
Would anyone know what the purpose of this is? I am only guessing that it basically acts as a fan shroud to create spacing between the radiator and the case. Stacking fans may also increase static pressure as well. Like how thicker fans have higher static pressure. Just a guess.
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Seagate Does Expansion With Flexible GoFlex HDD And Accessory Line
Seagate's FreeAgent external hard drive line has competed with Western Digital's My Book line for several years now, and aside from growing capacities and the occasional feature-add, both lines have remained mostly constant. But now, Seagate is really putting the pressure on everyone else with the introduction of the GoFlex family.This range of storage solutions begins with the hard drives. Ranging from 320GB to 2TB, this drives have been slightly updated and look a lot more stylish, and they each ship with USB 2.0 support. The GoFlex cable system is unique in that it allows consumers to add support for USB 3.0, eSATA and even FireWire 800 without the need to buy a new drive or enclosure. It's the first portable HDD that's upgradable in terms of connectivity, at least in the widespread consumer realm.
Seagate is also claiming unrivaled multi-platform support, with GoFlex hard drives being able to work at the same time with Mac and PC machines. Seagate is also shipping a bunch of new accessories to make the most of their new drives, with the GoFlex Upgrade Cable - Auto Backup allowing the drive to continuously auto-backup your system without hindering productivity.
The GoFlex TV HD media play allows consumers to enjoy their personal media collection on their television, with 1080p support built right in. It can also pull down content from your networked drives or from the Internet, including Netflix, YouTube, MediaFly, etc. The GoFlex Net media sharing device transforms any GoFlex drive (or any other USB 2.0 hard drive) into a NAS drive, but unlike the Pogoplug and other similar adapters, this one also integrates with social media networks to let people keep tabs on your media adds if you so choose. Prices and future details are listed below, and all of these devices should begin to ship out soon.
GoFlex Drives:
- GoFlexTM ultra portable drive —The core of the GoFlex™ Storage System. Available in 14.5mm and 22mm versions and includes a USB 2.0 cable. MSRP $99.99 for 320GB [silver, black]; $129.99 for 500GB (silver, black, red, blue); $169.99 for 750GB [silver and black]; $199.99 for 1TB [silver, black].
- GoFlex™ ultra portable drive, drive-only version—MSRP $89.99 for 320GB [silver, black]; $119.99 for 500GB [silver, black, red, blue]; $159.99 for 750GB [silver and black]; $189.99 for 1TB [silver, black].
- GoFlex™ Pro ultra portable drive kit —A 7200RPM, 2.5†drive that delivers premium backup with encryption and includes a USB 2.0 cable. MSRP $139.99 for 500GB; $189.99 for 750GB [black].
- GoFlex™ Pro ultra portable drive, drive-only version—MSRP $129.99 for 500GB; $179.99 for 750GB [black].
- GoFlex™ Desk external drive kit — Delivers high-capacity storage and automatic, continuous backup with encryption for all your files and includes a USB 2.0 cable. MSRP $129.99 for 1TB [black]; $199.99 for 2TB [black].
- GoFlex™ Desk external drive, drive-only version—MSRP $119.99 for 1TB [black]; $189.99 for 2TB [black].
GoFlex Cables and Adapters:
- GoFlex™ Cable – USB 2.0— The baseline interface for your GoFlex™ and GoFlex™ Proultra-portable drives. MSRP $19.99.
- GoFlex™; Upgrade cable – USB 3.0— Equips your GoFlex™ and GoFlex™ Pro ultra-portable drives to deliver up to 10x faster transfer of files vs USB 2.0, while being backwards compatible. MSRP $29.99.
- GoFlex™ Upgrade cable kit–USB 3.0—Includes ExpressCard adapter to update a laptop and GoFlex™ ultra-portable drives from USB 2.0 to USB 3.0 and deliver up to 10x faster transfer of files than USB 2.0, MSRP $79.99.
- GoFlex™ Upgrade cable – FireWire® 800 —Upgrades your GoFlex™ and GoFlex™ Pro ultra-portable drives to deliver 2x faster transfer speed over USB 2.0. MSRP $39.99.
- GoFlex™ Upgrade cable kit – eSATA—Empowers your GoFlex™ and GoFlex™ Pro ultra-portable drives to deliver up to 6x faster performance over USB 2.0. MSRP $19.99.
- GoFlex™ Upgrade cable – Auto Backup —Delivers continuous backup and protection of data giving consumers the peace of mind that their data is backed up, while leaving capacity for basic drag-and-drop file transfer. MSRP $29.99.
- GoFlex™ Desk Desktop adapter—USB 3.0 —Allows the GoFlex™ Desk to deliver up to 10x faster transfer speed over USB 2.0 for your desktop PC. MSRP $39.00.
- GoFlex™ Desk Desktop adapter kit—USB 3.0 —Includes PCI Express adapter to upgrade a desktop PC and GoFlex™ Desk external drive for USB 3.0 performance, MSRP $79.00.
- GoFlex™ Desk Desktop adapter —FireWire® 800/USB 2.0—Upgrades your GoFlex™ Desk external drive to deliver 2x faster performance over USB 2.0 with FireWire® 800/USB 2.0 for your desktop PC. MSRP $49.99.
GoFlex Storage System Devices:
- GoFlex™ TV HD media player —Allows for enjoyment of digital content on a TV. MSRP $129.99 for media player only.
- GoFlex™ Net media sharing device —Enables instant, easy access and sharing of content over a network. MSRP $99.99.
- GoFlex™ Intelligent dock —Transforms the GoFlex ultra portable drive into the perfect desktop solution that delivers convenient file access and backup with an easy-to-view capacity gauge. MSRP $29.99.
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EUROCOM Introduces 17" And 18.4" Panther Mobile Workstation
If you absolutely must have the best and brightest from the notebook world, Eurocom is a pretty safe bet. The company is pretty undercover, but they're usually right at the forefront of innovation, and they're usually first to insert new, cutting-edge hardware into machines. Take the new Panther notebook for example: Eurocom has equipped this laptop with Intel's Xeon 5600 Series CPU as well as an NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800M GPU.This mobile workstation is designed to chew through the most difficult of rendering tasks, enabling creative professionals to have a serious desktop replacement that can handle the demands they place on machines. Users can also choose an Intel Core i7 processor if you're more mainstream, along with up to 24GB of RAM, a 64-bit architecture, 17" or 18.4" displays (WUXGA or Full HD), Gigabit Ethernet, ExpressCard slot, an optional Blu-ray drive , DVI/HDMI ports, Wi-Fi and loads of USB and other ports.
This new workstation is available to be customized now, though base prices aren't being made public yet.
Eurocom adds Intel Xeon 5600 series and nVidia Quadro FX 3800M to its line of Mobile Workstations
Workstation-class spec in a notebook form factor! Now with Intel Xeon 5600 series and Quadro FX 3800M
Definition of a Mobile Workstation
Mobile Workstation is a new category of notebooks designed to replace a desktop-based workstation for professional users. With unrivalled power, unsurpassed features and portability, the Mobile Workstation is the ultimate evolution of the Desktop Replacement notebook technology.
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. Eurocom Mobile Workstation line encompasses some of the fastest notebook PCs on the market.
With the wide adoption of 64-bit operating systems, combined with new 64-bit applications, professional workflow can now scale easily beyond 4 gigabytes of memory. With the Mobile Workstation line offering up to 12 gigabytes of memory now, with up to 24 gigabytes, creative professionals can enjoy a level of performance never before seen on a mobile platform.
Featuring the most innovative computer technologies, Eurocom Mobile Workstations are engineered for the highest quality, best performance, long-term stability and serviceability. As a single computing solution, the Mobile Workstation provides a perfect alternative to a traditional workstation class desktop computer system.
EUROCOM Mobile Workstations
EUROCOM mobile workstations are designed specifically for creative and business professionals demanding maximum performance and portability.
Key Benefits of Mobile Workstations
- Reduced IT Management costs (one piece of equipment to move around)
- Improved Productivity (anytime, anywhere)
- Increased Revenue Growth (allows introduction of new services On-The-Go, i.e. Mobile Engineering, Mobile Training, Mobile Software Development)
- Improved reliability of data (internal battery = built-in UPS; RAID 10 for data redundancy)
- Reduced equipment and software costs (single computer solution)
- Reduced litigation costs due to intellectual properties rights (out-of-the office consulting)
Specific Target Markets:
- Engineering
- Design
- Architecture
- Education (Departments of Architecture, Engineering, Geography, Animation, Video Production; GIS)
- Financial
- Forensic (i.e. FBI)
- Governments (Department of Fisheries and Oceans; Army; Navy; Public Works/Engineering; GIS)
- Military (Mapping, Charting, Imaging, Navigation, Simulation)
- Medical (Imaging)
- Software Development (Databases, CRM, Operating)
- Training
- Network Management (Server on-the go; network auditing, load management)
Key Techologiies
Mobile workstations feature the most advanced computer technology, such as:
- High-performance Processors: 6-core Intel i7 i7-980X Extreme or XEON 5600 series processors with 12MB of L3 cache
- Upgradeable graphics processor technology based on MXM 3.0b; from nVidia Quadro FX 2800 or FX3800 with DVI Dual Link support
- 64-bit hardware and multiple operating systems support (Windows 7, Windows Pro 64, Server2008R2, Red Hat, Solaris)
- Up to 24 GB of high performance DDR3-1333 triple- channel memory,
- up to 3TB of storage with multiple (up to 4) high performance hard drives or Solid State Drives (MLC or SLC depending on performance required)
- RAID 0/1/5/10 for enhanced performance, and/or redundancy
- High performance graphics processors including support for NVIDIA's SLI technology
- Large displays (17" or 18.4") WUXGA 1920x1200 or Full HD 1920 x 1080
- Blu Ray and DVD Burning-on the-Go
- 1 Gigabit LAN on-board and support for 2nd 1Gigabit LAN or Fiber interface via ExpressCard slot
- 102-key desktop-like full size keyboards with separate numeric keypad
- Multiple I/O Ports: 4 or 5 USB 2.0 ports, FireWire ports, serial and parallel ports, DVI/HDMI ports for multiple external monitors, media card readers, Optical digital and analog audio I/O, built-in microphone and stereo speakers, e-SATA for high speed external storage.
- Excellent Wireless: internal up to 450Mbps WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.0
- Excellent mechanical design for long term operation
- Easy access for future upgrades
Full Upgrade Ability and Full Customization
EUROCOM mobile workstations are built on a customized basis so that users can select the individual components they require. All EUROCOM mobile workstations are fully upgradeable including Hard Drive(s), memory, optical drives, processors and graphics to prolong their lifespan.
Overview of EUROCOM Mobile Workstation Models
Each EUROCOM Mobile Workstation is unique in terms of its form factor, function and capability. Models, such as 17.1inch D900F Panther and 18.4inch X8100 Leopard, feature huge displays, high performance processors and multiple storage drives, making them perfect for users in need of maximum performance.
 Models such as the 15.6inch W860CU Cougar, 17.3inch W870CU Cheetah are based on mobile processors, minimizing their size and weight, making them perfect for users who need a more portable solution without sacrificing performance.
EUROCOM D900F Panther
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With a powerful Intel 6-core i7 or XEON 5600 series Processor with 12MB of cache and the advanced desktop-grade X58 chipset, the D900F Panther Mobile Workstation system eliminates the limitations and bottlenecks of the traditional notebook - opening up a wealth of possibilities for 2D and 3D designers, video and audio producers, scientists, engineers, researchers, game developers and players.
Because the Panther utilizes a standard LGA1366 desktop or server CPU, it is very simple for end users to upgrade the CPU in the future, at a considerably lower cost than a mobile CPU solution.
By utilizing the X58 chipset, the Panther integrates a high-speed, high-capacity triple-channel memory subsystem with DDR3-1333 support giving the Panther the highest-bandwidth memory configuration available in a notebook.
The D900F Panther model features the most powerful mobile graphics solutions available on the market, including a full selection of top of the line NVIDIA Quadro and Geforce cards, including the soon-to-be-released GTX480m with 2 gigabytes of GDDR5 memory. In addition the D900F supports up to four SATA-300 hard drives or solid state drives with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 support, Blu Ray Burner and DVI Dual Link port, and a full-size 102-key keyboard with a separate numeric keypad.
NVIDIA Quadro® GPUs are robust, high-performance workstation solutions for the professional user. Whether you're a designer developing the latest automobile, a 3D artist working on the next blockbuster film, or a financial trader on Wall Street, NVIDIA workstation class GPU solutions deliver unmatched power and performance. NVIDIA Quadro products are fully certified for all professional workstation applications, and are ideal for CAD (computer-aided design), CAE (computer-aided engineering), DCC (digital content creation), visualization, and corporate markets
Offering a 17-inch WUXGA 1920 x 1200 pixel glossy or matte display, the D900F is able to display high resolution content natively, allowing creative professionals to easily preview and edit 1080p video or view high-detail 3D models. This resolution offers maximum sharpness and precision for all applications.
EUROCOM X8100 Leopard
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Features a spectacular 18.4-inch Widescreen Full HD 1920-by-1080 pixels resolution display with a 16:9 aspect ratio, one of the largest ever built into a notebook form factor. The 290-nits brightness ensures that even in direct sunlight the display remains clear and easy to see. The X8100 is powered the by Intel PM55 chipset and by the fastest 64-bit Mobile Intel i7 Core Extreme processor with NVIDIA's SLI (Scalable Link Interface) upgradeable Video Technology allowing the simultaneous use of up to two Nvidia GeForce GTX 285M, Quadro FX 2800MÂ or Quadro FX 3800M GPUs.
NVIDIA Quadro® GPUs are robust, high-performance workstation solutions for the professional user. Whether you're a designer developing the latest automobile, a 3D artist working on the next blockbuster film, or a financial trader on Wall Street, NVIDIA workstation class GPU solution deliver unmatched power and performance. NVIDIA Quadro products are fully certified for all professional workstation applications, and are ideal for the CAD (computer-aided design), CAE (computer-aided engineering), DCC (digital content creation), visualization, and corporate markets.
EUROCOM X8100 Leopard comes equipped with 7-in-1 media card reader, built-in 2 Megapixel Webcam for video conferencing, SRS WOW Surround Sound System, Wireless 450Mbps WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth, 1 Gigabit Ethernet on-board, 4 USB 2.0 ports, FireWire, DVI, eSATA, HDMI in and out, S/PDIF and finally full-size 102-key keyboard with a separate numeric keypad, so there is no need for external keyboard.
EUROCOM W870CU Cheetah
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EUROCOM W870CU Cheetah delivers excellent performance in 2D and 3D graphics, video editing, and music encoding. The Cheetah supports 1333Mhz DDR3, 16x PCI Express, SATA-300 hard drives or SSDs, and MXM 3.0b upgradeable graphics cards.
With a full range of high performance Nvidia Geforce and Quadro graphics cards, as well as ATI's Mobility Radeon HD5870, the Cheetah has a graphics option for every power user and professional imaginable.
Sporting a 17.3-inch widescreen display (Full HD 1920-by-1080 pixels resolution) with Clear Glossy Surface; 16:9 Aspect Ratio, up to 16GB of superfast DDR3-1333 memory, Blu Ray or DVD Burner Optical Drive, built-in 2M webcam for video conferencing the EUROCOM W870CU Cheetah is a robust, high-performance mobile workstation solution for the professional user on the move.
EUROCOM W860CU Cougar
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EUROCOM W860CU Cougar delivers excellent performance in 2D and 3D graphics, video editing, and music encoding. It has a front side bus and memory that, at 1333MHz, 16x PCI Express, SATA-300 hard drives or SSD and upgradeable Eurocom VGA Technology with Nvidia GeForce GTX 285M, GTS 360M, Nvidia Quadro FX2800M with Open GL or ATi Radeon Mobility HD5870 delivers super fast graphics performance.
Sporting a 15.6-inch widescreen display (Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution) with Clear Glossy Surface or an optional 3D ready 1366x768 120hz display with an nVidia 3D Vision kit; 16:9 Aspect Ratio, up to 16GB of superfast DDR3-1333 memory, Blu Ray or DVD Burner Optical Drive, built-in 2M webcam for video conferencing the EUROCOM W860CU Cougar is a robust, high-performance mobile workstation solution for the professional user on the move
Mobile Workstations as alternative to workstation class desktop computers
Today, professionals using workstations are limited to working with large, expensive systems that are complicated to operate, have fixed work locations, a lack of portability, and the need to work on and maintain at least two computer systems, one in the office and one for mobile use, resulting in high operating costs ($6000 USD per system in yearly cost of support). They are unable to work outside of the office due to lack of sufficient power and flexibility that traditional notebooks provide.
With a Mobile Workstation, design professionals, producers, engineers, architects, programmers, animators, film editors and special effects gurus will longer be limited by having to work on multiple computer systems. Now, they can practice their craft anywhere they see fit, equipped with a portable single computer solution capable of running all manner of professional software. A growing section of outsource professionals, and freelance workers, especially in the finance and accounting market, need to be mobile while ensuring a high degree of productivity from their equipment.
Gamers are looking more and more at mobile workstations that allow them to come together at LAN parties and compete en-masse for prizes and pride. Hardware customization is an important factor for all gamers and Eurocom mobile workstations have found much success with this group already.
A EUROCOM mobile workstation provides a better Return on Investment than a traditional workstation class desktop computer due to numerous benefits of portable high-end computing technology:
-Â Â users get a complete single computer unit with integrated LCD display and built-in UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply (no big and heavy cpu tower to connect to a monitor and configure, no messy bundle of cables on desk)
-Â Â When considering workstation class desktop computer replacement users have options:
- to stay with traditional desktop-based computers
- to get notebooks for some PC projects
-Â Most computer purchasers still think of a desktop-based PC as a main computer workstation and consider adding a laptop/notebook for any mobile computing needs. A mobile workstation saves users money by replacing two computer systems (desktop and notebook) with just one complete computer solution that is fully upgradeable and fully configurable yet portable. Users purchase only one computer instead of two.
EUROCOM mobile workstations are ideal systems for corporate customers who used to buy workstation class desktop computers and notebooks, but who now do not want to exceed their IT budget buying both.
- Users can upgrade aging desktop PCs to the latest in portable computer technology and:
- lower IT management cost,
- reduce energy consumption and cost,
- prolong the lifespan of new equipment through future expandability of fully upgradeable and configurable mobile workstations. An average computer today has a life span of eighteen months, while EUROCOM systems offer a much longer life thanks to upgrade ability of motherboards, memory, hard drive, optical drives and graphics.
When planning computer purchases, forward-thinking IT managers and buyers should consider migrating to more innovative mobile workstation technology, which offers a perfect alternative to existing workstation class desktop computer hardware. Fully upgradeable and configurable mobile workstations provide much higher Return on Investment, help reduce power consumption and allow workers to become mobile by taking their work outside of office or on the road when necessary.
Eurocom Corporation: Eurocom Corporation is a leading innovator in the notebook industry since 1986. The company has produced many firsts, such as manufacturing the first notebook with a 64-bit, SLI technology, RAID 10, Xeon, 20-inch LCD panel and a full-size, 102-key, keyboard. For more information please visit www.eurocom.com
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Intel Spends $15 Million On Strange Acquisitions: Is This An Arm's Race?
Few things scream "recovery" for an economy like huge investments frompublic companies that don't exactly have to open up their checkbook inorder to make ends meet, so it's great to see Intel proudly announcingthree new Intel Capital investments totaling around $15 million. Thisamount pales in comparison to the $7 billion that Intel pledged to newchip plants last year, but these are certainly interesting in their ownright.Intel has recently shown their ability to deviate from thesemiconductor path, putting support behind the rollout of WiMAX as anexample. Now, the company has seen three new ventures worth spendingon, and none of them are directly related to chips. This sort of buyingmakes us wonder if Intel isn't trying to follow Google's stepssomewhat, as they started out as a search engine but are now involvedin too many ventures to count.
The new deals include eldercare website Caring.com, real estateinvestment ratings provider SmartZip Analytics and infrastructureservices provider Virtustream. In addition to these three investments,Intel Capital also highlighted several recently announced investments.These include educational gaming company Tabula Digita, CarrierEthernet solutions provider Overture Networks and advertisingtechnology company BlackArrow. Arvind Sodhani, president of IntelCapital and Intel executive vice president, spoke up in order toclarify why Intel was interested in placing bets on these seeminglyscattered ventures: "New ideas require an ecosystem to take root andgrow to encourage theformation of new businesses and creation of new industries. These threeinvestments, ranging from IT infrastructure to digital health and theconsumer Internet, reflect the core emphasis Intel Capital places oncultivating the most promising areas of innovation to foster thedevelopment of the technologies of tomorrow."
Details on the deals are below, but again, it's more the concept herethat interests us. Intel Capital isn't a new branch, but with theamount of acquisitions going on right now, we can only wonder whatother sort of trouble Intel can get itself into (the good kind oftrouble, of course!). Google just picked up BumpTop; shouldn't Intel dosomething similar if they really want that netbook app store tosucceed? Oh, the possibilities.
Details on the new investments follow:
Caring.com (SanMateo, Calif.) is an online destination for family caregivers facingmyriad challenges of eldercare, a rapidly growing category withindigital health. Its offerings include thousands of original articles,helpful tools, advice from more than 50 leading experts, a community ofcaregivers and a comprehensive directory of eldercare services. With 1million unique monthly visitors, Caring.com is a trusted source ofeldercare information and community on the Web. Caring.com will use thenew funding to support the company's continued expansion, includingfurther development of the Caring.com site, its local eldercareservices directory and new marketing programs.
SmartZip Analytics(Pleasanton, Calif.) offers independent investment ratings and analysison over 70 million U.S. residential properties. The company's productsare used by homebuyers, investors and real estate professionals tofind, compare and assess the best places and best properties to buy.Built using proprietary analytics, SmartZip ratings bring efficiency tothe real estate market by helping consumers make better informed, moreconfident home purchase decisions. Intel Capital's investment will beused to expand availability of SmartZip's home investment ratings andreports nationwide.
Virtustream(Washington, D.C.) is an infrastructure services firm committed tohelping clients fully actualize the enterprise cloud by providingstrategy, integration and managed services utilizing virtualizationtechnologies, and xStream, the company's secure cloud platform.Virtustream delivers efficient infrastructure solutions backed byguaranteed service levels and a resource-based pricing model. Thecompany offers three pillars of service including professionalservices, cloud services and managed services. The investment fromIntel Capital is earmarked for the continued development ofVirtustream's infrastructure and the expansion of the xStream cloudcomputing platform.
Funding for all six investments comes from the $200 million Intel Capital Invest in America Technology Fund.Announced in February, the fund invests in U.S.-based growth-orientedindustries to foster economic recovery and growth, and to anchor thenation's competitiveness on the global stage.
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IDC: Hard Drive Market to See Explosive Growth
Some believe (and many are hoping) that solid state drives (SSDs) will spell the end for mechanical hard drives, and at some point, that very well may be the case. But it isn't going to happen this year, the next, or even the year after that, provided IDC's data proves correct. In a study titled Worldwide Hard Disk Drive 2010-2014 Forecast, the market research firm predicts that hard drive shipments won't just survive, but thrive through for at least the next four years.The enterprise sector alone will keep hard drives afloat, accounting for more than 12 million units by 2014, increasing the total number from 40.5 million in 2009 to 52.6 million by 2014. Fueling this rapid enterprise expansion is increased interest in cloud services.
But it's not just business that will benefit. While penny pinching enthusiasts continue to shun SSDs for the high price per gigabyte ratios, HDDs will decline at a rate of about 25 percent to 30 percent per year in performance oriented HDDs, IDC says.
"We're definitely seeing intensive cost cutting measures among end users striving to bring more efficiency to current solutions," John Rydning, IDC's research director for Storage Mechanisms, said in a statement. "The employment of technologies such as data deduplication, thin provisioning, storage multitiering, and storage virtualization are all contributing to reducing end-user costs."
At the same time, IDC sees the market starting to shift away from higher cost performance drives to lower cost, higher capacity units, at least in the enterprise.
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