Intel's USB 3.0 controller is faster than AMD's, too
Producing our Z77 motherboard round-up took more consecutive 12+ hour days than I'd care to admit. There simply wasn't enough time to squeeze in all the testing we wanted to do; most notably, the review lacked USB 3.0 performance numbers for the controller integrated into AMD's Llano platform. I've since run our USB 3.0 performance tests on an Asus F1A75-V Pro motherboard based on the AMD A75 chipset. This rig was equipped with an A8-3580 CPU and AMD's Catalyst 12.3 chipset drivers.
The full results for the A75 have been added to the appropriate page of our Z77 round-up. They don't change the picture for the Z77 Express, though. In CrystalDiskMark, Intel's integrated USB 3.0 controller is faster than AMD's in both ...
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Ivy-powered 15'' MacBook Pro could be on the way
For months now, we've been hearing rumors about Apple's next-gen MacBooks. Could the systems finally be on the verge of hitting stores? Yes, says AppleInsider, pointing to the dwindling supply of existing 15" MacBook Pro as evidence.
According to AppleInsider, resellers including J&R and Best Buy have limited to non-existent stock of certain 15" MacBook Pro models. Reportedly, the 2.2GHz version of the notebook is out of stock at J&R, and Best ...
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Zotac reveals Mini-ITX Ivy Bridge boards
You didn't think Zotac was going to let Intel's 7-series platform launch pass without announcing a few small-form-factor motherboards, did you? The Mini-ITX mobo maker has released details on two new models, one based on the mainstream H77 Express chipset, and the other equipped with the enthusiast-friendly Z77. Both boards fit within the 6.7" x 6.7" (170 x 170 mm) Mini-ITX footprint.
Despite their diminutive dimensions, the Z77-ITX WiFi and H77-ITX WiFi are loaded with goodies, including the 802.11n ...
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Micron shrinks C400 SSD to mSATA size
A new generation of ultrabooks is coming, and Micron has rolled out a fresh mini SSD to greet them. The company's RealSSD C400, which is sold through retail channels as the Crucial m4, has been shrunk down to fit the mSATA form factor. The drive measures 1.2" x 2" (30 x 51 mm) and weighs just 10 grams.
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New Chrome OS interface takes after Windows 7, iOS
It looks like Google is still committed to developing Chrome OS in parallel with Android. Not only that; the latest Chrome OS dev channel update introduces a revamped user interface that adds window management, a Windows 7-style taskbar, and an iOS-like app grid, making the operating system better-looking and more capable than ever.
The folks at Google Operating System have posted a few screenshots showing the new UI and window manager, which is called Aura. You can see even more images over at TechCrunch . According to Google's design document , Aura ...
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Facebook buys Instagram for $1 billion
We don't usually cover the latest social media happenings here at TR, but this latest development almost beggars belief. Yes, as Reuters reports, Facebook is buying photo filter and sharing service Instagram for $1 billion. One billion dollars.
Mark Zuckerberg broke the news on Facebook yesterday, saying he wants his company to "work even more closely with the Instagram team to also offer the best experiences for sharing ...
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