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Dell Launches Inspiron M101z AMD-Powered Notebook
Dell today launched its latest notebook: the Inspiron M101z. The M101z features an 11.6" LED-backlit screen running at 1366x768 and is powered by a single or dual-core AMD Athlon II Neo processor. This is backed by up to 4GB of memory and integrated graphics. Ample storage is provided by a 320GB hard drive. Bluetooth 3.0 (optional), 10/100 LAN, a card reader, 1.3 megapixel webcam and 2x1.5W speakers allow easy connectivity. The notebook runs on a 6-cell battery and will be available in four colours: Clear Black, Peacock Blue, Tomato Red and Lotus Pink. The Dell Inspiron M101z is pre-installed with Windows 7 64-bit and is available immediately from £379 (around US$588) in the United Kingdom.
It looks as though AMD is slowly gaining a foothold in what was once exclusive Intel territory. The meaning for you and me the consumer? More choice and lower prices.
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ATI Releases Catalyst 10.7 Drivers
If you're running an ATI card such as the Radeon HD 5870, then you will be interested to know that ATI has updated its drivers. Today ATI released version 10.7 which is said to have new features, fixes, and performance enhancements. According to the release notes, 10.7 fixes several issues with the different operating systems, new features such as Eyefinity and Hydra enhancements, Enhanced pull-down detection, Support for rotated displays with CrossfireX, and GPU acceleration for VLC 1.1.1 media player. ATI also included some performance improvements which according to its tests on Borderlands showed:
- Performance increases 3-5% on ATI Radeon™ HD 5800 and ATI Radeon™ HD
5700 series single card and CrossFire™ configurations when anti-aliasing and
anisotropic filtering is enabled - Performance increases 3-8% on ATI Radeon™ HD 5970 single card and
CrossFire™ configurations when anti-aliasing and anisotropic filtering is enabled - Performance increases 2-6% on ATI Radeon™ HD 5600 and ATI Radeon™ HD
5500 series single card configurations when anti-aliasing and anisotropic filtering
is enabled - Performance increases 2-10% on ATI Radeon™ HD 4800 series single card and
CrossFire™ configurations when anti-aliasing and anisotropic filtering is enabled
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A-DATA Releases eSATA Flash Drive
A-DATA is a leading manufacturer of nearly all things memory-related. The latest technology for flash drives is a USB 3.0 connection but what if you don't have the port on your computer? You could use a USB 2.0 flash drive but the speeds pale in comparison to the 3.0 spec. Now, many laptops have an eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port which can transfer data at fast speeds through the eSATA interface. A-DATA has taped into this market by releasing a flash drive that has an eSATA connector but is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0. The flash drive, model N909, uses a four-channel design to transfer files through an eSATA port at 90MB/second read and 50MB/s write. That speed will lower when its plugged into a USB 2.0 port, but if you have an eSATA port you will be getting extremely fast transfer speeds. The best part is that unlike older eSATA flash drives, this one doesn't require another USB port for power which helps to add to its portability.
No word on pricing or availability but expect to find the A-DATA N909 flash drive in 16, 32, and 64GB sizes.
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Thermaltake Massive23 LX Notebook Cooler Announced
When in doubt, simply go big. That is certainly what Thermaltake has done with its Massive23 LX notebook cooler. Supporting laptops ranging from netbook dimensions all the way up to 17 inches, the Massive23 LX features a whopping 230mm fan (much like the ones that have cropped up in a number of case designs and the previous Massive23 ST), with a rated voltage range of 4-5V and a speed of 600RPM (plus or minus 10%, so 540-660RPM). The fan can be turned on or off via the provided switch, while another switch controls the fan's blue LEDs. Thermaltake also aims to provide an ergonomic typing angle with the design and includes rubber feet, both top and bottom, to prevent your laptop or the cooler slipping. You also get carrying handles and two USB 2.0 ports thrown in (the fan itself is also USB powered). Weighing in at 900g and with dimensions of 376 x 300 x 51.5mm, the Massive23 LX comes with an MSRP of $19.99.
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Acer Launches Three New Monitors
Acer is getting set to launch three new LCD monitors that should fit in at any size requirement you want. The three new screens are all sporting white LED backlighting and come in between 13 and 15mm thin. The new models will launch under the S1 series and come in a 20, 21.5, and 23 inch size. All three sizes feature a 12,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 5ms response time, 250cd/m2 brightness, and 16.7 million colors. The 21.5 and 23 inch models are both 1920x1080 resolution but no mention was made of what the 20 inch has, just that it is a 16:9 screen. All three have a VGA and DVI connection with the 23 inch model also adding in HDMI.
The monitors should be launching soon, possibly even before the month of July ends. The 20 inch S201HL will cost $169.99, the 21.5 inch S211HL will be $219.99, and the 23 inch S231HL will be $269.99.
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