Pentax claims to have the 'smallest and lightest' interchang :: Posted by THRASHER2
Pentax is going for the world record with its new interchangeable lens camera which is called simply 'Q' and is supposed to be the smallest and lightest one ever. This model is supposed to come out in the fall though so another camera may claim the title of 'most compact around' before Q ships.
Set to be available in two colors (black and white), Pentax's alleged record-holder features a scratch resistant magnesium alloy body, a 12.4 megapixel backlit CMOS sensor, a sensor-shift Shake Reduction system with integrated DRII Dust Reduction, a pop-up flash, 1080p (@ 30 fps) video recording capabilities, a front-placed quick dial, and a 3-inch (480 x 320) LCD screen.
Q is expected to sell for $800 (with the standard lens kit).
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Archos goes uber-entry-level with $99 Arnova 7 Android table :: Posted by THRASHER2
Going all-out in terms of affordability, French consumer electronics company Archos is currently preparing the release of the Arnova 7 tablet which costs just $99. For this low price tag you're getting a 7-inch device that is powered by a yet unknown chip and runs Android 2.2 (Froyo).
Archos' cheapo tablet measures 193.3 x 120 x 12.6 mm and packs an 800 x 480 touchscreen LCD, 4GB of storage, a microSD card slot, 802.11 b/g WiFi, a built-in speaker, and USB 2.0 connectivity.
The Arnova 7's release schedule has not been announced or suggested.
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G-Technology unveils the G-Connect wireless (and wired) :: Posted by THRASHER2
Hitachi-owned G-Technology is going to provide its own smartphone and tablet-friendly wireless storage solution as of next month when it releases the G-Connect portable hard drive which features 802.11n WiFi, USB 2.0 and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.
Between the three interfaces provided, the G-Connect can offer WiFi Internet access for multiple devices when connected through the Gigabit Ethernet port, can backup your important files and wirelessly stream high definition content to up to three devices or standard definition content to up to five devices simultaneously.
"With the unprecedented growth in tablets and smartphones, our goal is to deliver solutions that better fit the increasing mobile lifestyle of consumers," said Mike Williams, vice president and general manager, Hitachi GST Branded Business. "The mobile devices on which we listen to, work on and view our digital content on are proliferating, giving us new freedoms while at the same time creating practical realities - you just can’t take all of your content with you, and you’re left with constantly reorganizing your stuff to make more room. With G-Connect, now you truly can take it all with you!"
The G-Connect drive has support for DLNA-certified devices, it provides 500GB of storage space, it's backed by a three-year warranty, and bears a price tag of $200.
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Arctic unveils the Accelero Twin Turbo II VGA cooler :: Posted by THRASHER2
Still without love for high temps, Arctic has this week introduced its newest VGA cooler, the Accelero Twin Turbo II model which provides a cooling capacity up to 160 Watts and comes bundled with the recently-released G-1 thermal glue.
The Twin Turbo II measures 217 (L) x 122 (W) x 53 (H) mm, it weights 0.9kg and has two 92mm (fluid dynamic bearing) PWN fans operating at 1000 to 2000 RPM, 35 aluminum fins, five 6mm copper heatpipes, and a sound output of 0.3 Sone.
In terms of compatibility, it covers the following range:
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BlackBerry PlayBook gets Flash 10.3 & AIR 2.7 support :: Posted by THRASHER2
The 500,000+ sold RIM BlackBerry PlayBook tablets can now get a new update for their operating system, one that brings the OS to version 1.0.6 and enables support for Adobe's Flash 10.3 and for apps build using Adobe AIR 2.7.
Notifications about the 1.0.6 patch should already have been received but if not you can check for it in the settings menu under Software Updates.
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Apple releases 3TB Time Capsule, cuts price tag of 2TB model :: Posted by THRASHER2
Mac users in need of mo' space to backup their files can now get their hands on a Time Capsule that packs a sexy and hopefully sufficient 3TB hard drive. Beside releasing a new, high-capacity Time Capsule, Apple also stopped selling the 1TB model and lower the price tag of the 2TB version.
The 3TB Time Capsule costs $499 and, like its predecessors, features dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) 802.11n WiFi connectivity, a built-in firewall and WPA/WPA2 and 128-bit WEP encryption.
The 2TB model is now available for $299. Both models can be bought from the Apple Store .
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Lian Li debuts the PC-A05FN mid-tower PC case :: Posted by THRASHER2
For next week Lian Li has planned the arrival of its newest all-aluminum mid-tower PC chassis, a model called PC-A05FN which comes in silver and black and features a design that sees the power supply being placed behind the front panel, right below the drive cage.
Seen below, the case measures 210 (W) x 385 (H) x 500 (D) mm, it weights 4.4kg and has two exposed 5.25-inch bays, three 3.5-inch bays, a front I/O panel with two USB (one 3.0, one 2.0) ports) and two audio connectors, and two pre-installed 120mm fans (one in the front and one at the rear).
The PC-A05FN supports ATX, micro ATX and mini-ITX motherboards, it can house graphics cards up to 280mm long, and bears a price tag of $119 (VAT not included).
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Toshiba unveils the US-bound DX1215 all-in-one PC :: Posted by THRASHER2
Japanese company Toshiba today announced its very first all-in-one PC for the US market, the DX1215 'all-purpose entertainment hub' which features a 21.5-inch (1920 x 1080) touchscreen and is based around an Intel platform.
Seen below, Toshiba's system features a black glossy finish, an aluminum stand, and packs a 2nd generation Core i5/i7 processor, a 1TB 7200 RPM hard drive, a DVD writer, Onkyo stereo speakers, two USB 3.0 ports, a HDMI output, and a TV tuner. As port of its bundle, the PC comes with a Bluetooth wireless keyboard and a wireless mouse.
The DX1215 is set to become available on July 3rd, selling exclusively through Best Buy for $930.
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Crucial announces the Ballistix Tactical and Ballistix Elite :: Posted by THRASHER2
Once Q3 creeps in Micron Technology is promising to release (under the Crucial brand) two new Ballistix memory series catering to enthusiasts, gamers and overclockers running either DDR2 or DDR3-equipped systems.
The first line prepped by Micron is known as Ballistix Tactical and it includes kits and modules that make use of a 'black PCB and an integrated heat spreader for improved thermal design.' Second, there's the DDR3-only Ballistix Elite family made up of DIMMs featuring some new, tall heatspreaders, black PCBs and integrated thermal sensors.
Overall, between the Ballistix Tactical and Ballistix Elite lines, users will be served with DDR2-800, DDR3-1600, DDR3-1866, DDR3-2000 and DDR3-2133 memory. All of these are set to start selling in September.
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Sapphire intros the Pure Platinum H67 and H61 mini ITX :: Posted by THRASHER2
Continuing with its push into the motherboard segment, Sapphire Technology today launched a couple of models which support 2nd generation Core (LGA1155) processors. The two boards are known as Pure Platinum H67 and Pure Platinum H61 and they both feature a mini ITX form factor.
The two 'platinum' motherboards feature 3-phase power, Diamond Black chokes, support for up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, SATA 3.0 Gbps (plus two SATA 6.0 Gbps connectors on the H67 model) ports, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth, built-in audio, and multiple video outputs.
The Pure Platinum H67 also packs a PCI-Express x16 slot for a discrete graphics card, Virtu support, a mini PCIe slot, and RAID capabilities. This one can already be found on pre-order priced at €101.
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EVGA offers GeForce GTX 570 with 2.5GB of memory :: Posted by THRASHER2
To help us experience console-crippled games at high resolutions, EVGA has developed a GeForce GTX 570 card which boasts double the usual amount of on-board memory (2560MB), as well as four video outputs -dual-DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort.
EVGA's 2.5GB-equipped card also has 480 CUDA Cores, GPU/shader clocks of 732/1464 MHz, a 320-bit memory interface, a memory clock of 3800 MHz, and 3-way SLI support.
The GeForce GTX 570 HD 2560MB is available for purchase @ $400 .
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Intel's Core i7 980 to hit retail on June 26 :: Posted by THRASHER2
Gulftown with speed bump
According to a post over at VR-Zone.com, Intel's latest Gulftown Core i7 980 will hit retail/e-tail on the 26th of June. The new Core i7 980 will replace the current Core i7 970 and is merely a speed bump from the 3.2GHz to 3.33GHz.
As noted earlier, we are looking at a same Gulftown six core CPU with 12MB of cache that now has a 25x multplier and ticks at 3.33GHz instead of the 3.2GHz on the nearly year old Core i7 970. Of course, every sane enthusiast is waiting for the Sandy Bridge E and the new X79 chipset that is scheduled to launch sometime in Q4 2011.
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OCZ launches its Deneva 2 SSD :: Posted by THRASHER2
For enterprise market
OCZ has announced its second edition of the Deneva series SSDs aimed at the enterprise market. The drives feature a Sandforce SF-2000 series controller in combination with eMLC NAND flash chips.
The new OCZ Deneva 2 SSDs will be available in 1.8-inch, 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch form factors and are capable of reaching speeds of up to 550MB/s and 80,000 IOPS for 4k random write performance. OCZ also noted that the Deneva 2 SSDs can be customized and come in a wide variety of interface options including PCIe.
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Zotac adds GTX 550 Ti to Multiview series :: Posted by THRASHER2
Triple-screen support
Zotac has launched yet another card that will be a part of its Multiview series of graphics cards, the GTX 550 Ti Multiview.
Multiview series graphics cards are pretty much identical to the regular ones except for the fact that they supports up to three displays connected at the same time. The new GTX 550 Ti features 192 CUDA cores and ticks at 900MHz for the GPU, 1800MHz for shaders and 4100MHz for 1GB of GDDR 5 memory paired up with a 192-bit memory interface. It comes with two DVI, DisplayPort and two HDMI outputs that can be used to connect three displays via two HDMI ports and either the DVI or DP port.
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Powercolor officially rolls out dual HD 6870 X2 :: Posted by THRASHER2
Two Barts XT on the same PCB
Previously seen and introduced at Computex in Taipei, the Powercolor Radeon HD 6870 X2 graphics card has now been officially announced. Packing two 40nm Barts XT GPUs sharing the same PCB, the new HD 6870 X2 comes with a custom dual slot cooler, 2GB of GDDR5 memory and a total of 2240 Stream Processors.
As noted, the new card packs a total of 2240 Stream Processors, or 1120 per GPU and works at 900MHz for each GPU and 4200MHz for a total of 2GB of GDDR5 memory paired up with a dual 256-bit memory interface. Since we are talking about a custom card, Powercolor used a "Platinum Power Kit" on the PCB that includes 13-phase VRM, ferrite Core Chokes and DrMos.
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Overclocking phones is the next big thing :: Posted by THRASHER2
Technology advances
Just a few years back, overclocking desktop CPUs, memory, FSB (in case you still have one) and of course overclocking discrete graphics card was (is) a big thing. This trend has continued and you still have many enthusiasts who are overclocking major parts of desktop machines, but in the least year or so, people started a new trend of overclocking their phones and tablets.
ARM based processors can be overclocked and we've seen Tegra 2 overclocked from original 1GHz to 1.5GHz and in some cases people have managed to overclock native 1GHz CPUs to even more than 1.5GHz. You do need to root your phone, get a super user access, which is a sort of hacking, and you need a special kernel that supports overclocking, and there is hardly a better place to find all the necessary information that XDA developers forum, where many hard working people find a way to override built in safety nets.
These guys have found a way to overclock Motorola Xoom and they did a good job in overclocking LG Optimus 2X from default 1.0GHz to 1.5GHz. Many will like the fact that overclocking your phone brings an option of under-voltaging where you can set lower voltage and run your CPU underclock or at the same stock level, and still save a bit of your battery life.
Overclocking phones definitely is becoming a big thing and more and more enthusiasts are toying with it. After all it’s all about the highest score.
**WOW**
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Gingerbread gives Froyo phones a rebirth :: Posted by THRASHER2
Cyanogen unofficial mods do the trick
Google has released Gingerbread 2.3 version of Android OS back in December and the last stable iteration has come out on February 24. It is called Android 2.3.4. despite that it takes companies such as HTC, Samsung and especially LG a long time to transition from Froyo Android 2.2 to Gingerbread 2.3.
As many people don't like to wait, there is an unofficial alternative called Cyanogenmod that will let you install unofficial modded version of Cyanogen Android 2.3.4 and for most phones it works like a charm. It currently supports 28 devices, three tablets and 25 phones.
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AMD demos 16-core Interlagos server part :: Posted by THRASHER2
Sixteen bulldozers steaming along
AMD has shown off its latest Interlagos processor at a press event in Germany.
The massive 16-core server processor is based on the Bulldozer core and AMD displayed a two-socket system with a total of 32 cores. This is the first time AMD publically displayed a working Interlagos system and vendors seem to be rather interested in the new architecture.
However, AMD reps did not wish to disclose any specifics to the Inq, so we can only speculate on clocks, cache sizes and power consumption. Bulldozer is on track for a Q3 launch but we still don’t have any reliable launch schedules.
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Apple's iCloud could be the biggest copyright trap :: Posted by THRASHER2
The music industry will know everything about you
One of the stranger services that Apple's iCloud is offering is Music Match. For $24.99 per year, it will scan your machine and mimic all of the user’s music files onto Apple’s new data centre.
The music industry's reaction to the move was swift. It said that it effectively would legalise all the pirated copies you owned.
But as Between the Numbers points out, Apple fanboys are allowing Apple the right to scan their system and store the personally identifiable results on Apple’s servers. If you bought a dodgy MP3 and share it, Apple will know who shared their copy and whose copy is illegal and could pass this information on to the RIAA or other music watchdogs who would sue users into a coma.
Many believe that Apple wouldn't do such an evil thing because they are a force of light in a troubled world. But as Apple is one of the biggest music retailers in the world, it is not going to want to protect pirates.
It could be that Apple has compiled an all you can eat buffet of data for the RIAA.
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Move toward tiered data plans is starting :: Posted by THRASHER2
Verizon said to unveil them July 7th
The dreaded move by most carriers and ISPs toward tiered data plan offerings continues. The latest rumors we are hearing from one of our close sources at Verizon seems to be confirmed by a number of news sites across the Internet.
Verizon has not exactly been hiding the fact that they have been looking at revamping their pricing scheme. We keep hearing that the new family and tiered data plans will be announced on July 7th. Don’t expect them to be making a big deal about it, but it does appear that these new plans are a big deal.
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AMD has high hopes for Fusion Z-series :: Posted by THRASHER2
Impressive performance in 6 watt package
A few weeks ago AMD leaked some details on its new Desna Z-series Fusion processors, targeted at tablets and similar niche markets with a fetish for low voltage processors.
The first Z-series part already out, designated Z-01, it is a tweaked version of the C-50 APU, which has already found its way into numerous netbooks and Acer’s Iconia W500 tablet. The Z-01 powers MSI’s WindPad W110 and it is a 1GHz dual core processor with HD 6250 graphics.
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EVGA rolls out Geforce GT 545 :: Posted by THRASHER2
OEM-only card goes to retail
Although it was initially announced and released as an OEM-only card, Nvidia's Geforce GT 545 will find its way to retail/e-tail thanks to the EVGA.
The card is based on Nvidia's reference design and features 144 CUDA cores and works at 720MHz for the GPU and 1800MHz for 1.5GB of DDR3 memory paired up with a 192-bit memory interface. It features support for DirectX 11, Nvidia PhysX, CUDA and 3D Vision, and can be paired with a same card for some 2-way SLI fun. As noted, the card retained the reference look so we are looking at a single-slot card with an active cooler with a small fan.
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Intel wants MeeGo in cars and TVs :: Posted by THRASHER2
IP media phones too
Many think that MeeGo is doomed to die ignored by most of the market players, but Intel is not ready to give it up just yet.
Nokia doesn't wants it as Ballmer showed them enough cash to go Windows, but Intel is making MeeGo versions for smart TVs, vehicle entertainment systems as well as IP media phones.
The manufacturers were scheduled to get MeeGo V1.2 for all of the above market in Q2 2011, so more of less in the current quarter and in Q4 2011 Intel plans to update MeeGo for smart TV, in vehicle entertainment and home phones for video and audio chatting to V1.3.
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Intel introduces new ULV Sandy Bridge parts :: Posted by THRASHER2
17W TDP, impressive clocks
Intel has updated its official price list and officially introduced four new ultra-low voltage Sandy Bridge processors with a 17 watt TDP.
The range starts with the Mobile Celeron 847, a 1.1GHz dual core processor with no multithreading and no Turbo feature. It has 2MB of L3 cache and it sells for $134 in 1k units.
Moving along to the more interesting models, the Core i5-2557M packs two cores with multithreading and 3MB of L3 cache. It runs at 1.7GHz, but under Turbo it can go up all the way to 2.7GHz. The price stands at $250.
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HDD shortage expected in second half of 2011 :: Posted by THRASHER2
Time to start hoarding storage
The industry is apparently bracing for a hard drive shortage that should start to show its teeth in the second half of the year.
According to Digitimes, the issue was caused by the Japan earthquake earlier this year. Texas Instruments and Rensesas factories producing chips used in HDDs were damaged in the tragic quake and the effects on shipments and inventories are just starting to take a toll on production. Although production was restarted shortly after the earthquake, the distribution chain was affected and the plants will still need to recertify their chips.
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Apple pays up to settle patent battle with Nokia :: Reply by MrTardPower
Hi Thraser2
I was wondering if you knew what these patents were that apple copied from nokia? tried googling but couldnt find much if any info about it.
Cheers mate
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Apple pays up to settle patent battle with Nokia :: Reply by Toby B.
From what I can figure out, the suit is dealing with copyright infringement and licensing agreements .
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