Lexar Launches Crucial Ballistix Memory with Thermal Sensor
Lexar has launched its latest Crucial product, a Crucial Ballistix memory kit with a thermal sensor. The thermal sensor coupled with a monitoring utility allow users to view memory module temperatures instantly, helping with overclocking. The new kit also features a redesigned heat spreader with 32 fins for better cooling performance, up to 30% over the current Ballistix design according to Crucial. The new Ballistix memory is only available in a DDR3-1600 4GB (2x2GB) kit. The Crucial Ballistix memory kit with thermal sensor (Product number: BL2KIT25664FN1608) is available exclusively from Newegg for $119.99, with more retailers getting it next month. The temperature-monitoring utility is available free of charge for purchasers of the kit from crucial.com.
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HP Launches Three New Monitors
HP has announced today that it is launching three new monitors, one of them using an IPS panel. The HP ZR30w makes use of an S-IPS panel to display 1.07 billion colors which covers the entire sRGB spectrum and 99% of the Adobe RGB spectrum. The monitor is a 30 inch model with a resolution of 2560x1600 and a 3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. The ZR30w will connect with DisplayPort and DVI-D inputs though no mention was made of how many of either it has. You will also find a 4-port USB hub on the monitor as well as a 6-way adjustable stand that allows you to tilt, swivel, and adjust the height to your liking.
The two other monitors both launch under HP's Compaq family of monitors and are the S1922 and the S2021. The S1922 is an 18.5 inch model while the S2021 is a 20 inch and both come in a 16:9 aspect ratio. The S1922 comes in a resolution of 1366x768 while the S2021 has a resolution of 1600x900. They also have a 5ms response time and a 5000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Both monitors are designed for small businesses that need an affordable and reliable solution.
The HP ZR30w will launch today with a price of $1,299 while the Compaq's will be more affordable at $125 for the S1922 and $140 for the S2021.
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The US Government Wants to Monitor Your Internet Usage
The Federal Communications Commission wants to monitor your internet connection, but not to catch you doing anything illegal. The FCC wants to attach a specialized router to your connection to monitor speed, latency, jitter, and packet loss among others. This is a part of the National Broadband Plan to map internet speed and availability in an attempt to improve internet in the country. The FCC is seeking 10,000 volunteers that have a stable broadband connection, aren't heavy downloaders, and don't have a bandwidth cap. By collecting this data, the FCC hopes to gain valuable information that will help to improve broadband and catch up with other countries in speed, and hopefully price. Volunteers will be able to see all the information collected through a web interface. If you are interested, you can sign up here.
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