Posts tagged with computer
Apple Mac Pro refresh heading our way
Posted on March 11, 2010 8:53 AM
Word on the grapevine has it that Apple will be unveiling a refreshed Mac Pro machine next tuesday, where you will be able to enjoy an Intel Core i7-980x processor within which boasts a speedy 3.33GHz with TurboBoost to 3.6GHz and comes with half a dozen cores and 12 threads of processing power, a 32nm architecture, Socket LGA1366 and 130W TDP. Guess March 16th will take on new meaning in your life if you happen to be a hardcore Apple fan. Just make sure you have enough dough in your bank beforehand of course.
MSI Wind12 U230 Models Announced
Posted on March 9, 2010 12:37 PM
We published about the new MSI U230 back in November, and today it is official, the MSI Wind12 U230 are available now in two flavors, the 033 is powered by an Athlon Neo MV-40 processor with 250GB storage capacity while the 040 gets the Athlon X2 L335 with 320 GB. Successors of the Wind12 U210, both models sports a 12.1" HD (1366×768) 16:9 aspect ratio LCD, 2GB DDR2, Windows 7 Home Premium, 6 cell battery, an ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics card. Additional features include MSI’s EDS (Ergonomic De-stress) keyboard with keys that are 51% larger regular keys, 1.3M webcam, HDMI port, 3 USB 2.0 ports, VGA port, and a 4×1 card reader. The Wind12 U230 models weigh 3.3 pounds and are available now at Newegg.com starting at $429.99, for this price MSI offers a 1-year limited warranty.
Dell Adamo XPS removed from system
Posted on March 8, 2010 7:51 AM
Strange as it might sound, Dell's Adamo XPS is no longer available in the company's system for those living Stateside, although it is still available in the UK via Dell's exclusive retail deal with John Lewis, although there were just seven units left in stock about an hour back. This is rather strange considering the system shipped just in December. We are curious to know what Dell has up their sleeves though.
Update 3/8 3pm PT: Dell has informed us that you might still find the Adamo XPS at BestBuy.com and in select BestBuy stores. The Adamo XPS is seen by Dell as a "limited edition", and they told us that future Adamo products would be introduced in the future.
Intel Convertible Classmate PC - Hands-On
Posted on March 5, 2010 7:07 PM
Tuesday morning, I had the opportunity to get my hands on the new classmate, the computer for kids, designed by Intel. To increase the demand for computing devices more rapidly, nothing is better than acquiring new customers right after they left their cradles.
iCrew GPS cycle computer
Posted on March 5, 2010 2:03 AM
The $70 iCrew GPS cycle computer for the iPhone looks pretty impressive as it comes with a rugged, waterproof case that ought to be able to live up to all the knocks and drops that it goes through in your active lifestyle. It boasts a rotating handlebar mount that will grant it the ability to shoot video of your cycling trip without removing either hand from the handlebars. As with any self-respecting GPS system, this one comes with all the standard trappings including route-tracking options and an option to store your records online for posterity.
Flexible OLED Rolltop computer
Posted on March 4, 2010 10:50 PM
Check out this flexible OLED Rolltop computer that can be wrapped around a dock in a similar manner to that of a sushi roll, although we do wonder just what kind of battery is able to live up to such rigorous conditions during use. Definitely something we would want to lug around at conferences and on the showfloor to ease our burden of carrying around too much equipment, but will technology be able to catch up with this vision in the near future?
Brain computer interface on parade at CeBIT
Posted on March 1, 2010 6:10 AM
Guger Technologies from Austria is currently exhibiting a brain computer interface at CeBIT 2010, where you are able to control an avatar using nothing but pure brainpower - that's right, it could very well be the beginning of James Cameron's Avatar in real life! This brain computer interface (BCI) will require you to wear a pretty funny looking BCI cap requires you to wear a funny looking BCI cap which is capable of measuring electrophysiological signals like the Electroencephalogram (EEG) or Electrocorticogram (ECoG). We do wonder just how different is this from the Emotiv EPOC?
MSI 3D All-in-One PC
Posted on February 25, 2010 7:11 AM
CeBIT will be the place where MSI debuts the first large-sized 3D All-in-One PC in the world which sports powerful computing capabilities, where it will harness the latest advances in 3D imaging technology to bring such modern entertainment right smack into the middle of your living room. This integrated 3D display technology is augmented via the use of a powerful processor to ensure smooth, clear 3D images and a higher level of detail. It merges a 120Hz LED panel and Shutter Glass 3D glasses that makes you feel as though you were watching a real 3D movie in a theater. No idea on pricing though.
Habey offers new mini PC
Posted on February 22, 2010 7:43 AM
Habey might sound rather obscure to you, but that is because this isn't a mainstream computer manufacturer in our part of the world. Their latest mini PC offering is the BIS-6620 which is touted to be "an ultra-compact fanless and noiseless PC platform" that is powered by an Intel Atom Z510 processor, accompanied by GMA500 graphics, 1080p hardware decoding, a single DDR2 SODIMM memory slot, enough space for a 1.8" hard drive, an SD memory card slot, an optional Wi-Fi module and a choice of operating systems to get your game on. Habey is offering it for a mere $299.99 - any takers?
Lenovo C315 all-in-one PC has touchscreen display
Posted on February 11, 2010 9:49 AM
Lenovo's C315 is the latest all-in-one desktop from the Chinese company, sporting a full touchscreen display to help you jump aboard the touch-sensitive bandwagon. Underneath the hood, you will find an AMD Athlon processor, 4GB RAM, ATI Mobility Radeon graphics as well as Lenovo's very own suite of multimedia apps including PowerCinema and AutoCollage to get you started right out of the box. When we say touchscreen on a computer, that would mean Windows 7 in action. Expect to see the Lenovo C315 arrive Stateside from April onwards. Best not to eat fries or anything greasy while computing if you wanna live out the touchscreen lifestyle.
Panasonic Toughbook H1 Field - Rugged Tablet PC
Posted on February 10, 2010 6:00 AM
[MWC] Today, Panasonic announced the latest model of its Toughbook series, the H1 Field. Geared toward field sales personnel, maintenance workers, first responders and healthcare professionals, the new Panasonic Toughbook H1 Field gets the optional Qualcomm Gobi2000 mobile broadband technology allowing multi carriers connectivity, the IP65 and MIL-STD-810G certification - with a six foot drop rating-, Smartcard, RFID and barcode readers, making the device highly mobile and productive in extreme conditions.
The Toughbook H1 Field packs serious performances including a 1.86 Ghz Intel Atom Z540 processor, six hours of battery life complemented by twin hot-swappable batteries, a 10.4" dual-touch display for both tablet and touch screen use, 2 GB RAM and a 64GB SSD. The device will be available worldwide in March 2010, for an estimated price of $3,379.
Find more info at http://www.toughbook.com and read the complete feature list after the jump.
MEN Micro 3U CompactPCI single-board computer
Posted on February 8, 2010 12:04 AM
MEN Micro's latest development would be the 3U CompactPCI single-board computer (SBC), where it packs the punch of a low-power Intel Atom XL processor alongside an onboard FPGA for user-defined functions, making it the first SBC of its kind that boasts such capability. Also known as the F11S, it offers a new range of design flexibility that targets industrial, embedded mobile, railway and transportation applications. Capable of operating across an extended -40 degrees C to +85 degrees C (-40 degrees F to +185 degrees F) temperature range thanks to a redesigned heat sink, this is one tough cookie that boasts a COM interface, a D-Sub connector, a couple of USB 2.0 ports, VGA or UXGA graphics and a PS/2 interface. Available as conduction- or convection-cooled, the F11S sure ain't cheap with prices starting from $1,443 upwards while running on Windows or Linux platforms. [Press Release]
Open-PC has no commercial software
Posted on February 3, 2010 7:53 AM
Open-PC is a nettop that ought to find a home on most desks considering its relatively small footprint which measures 345mm x 425mm x 100mm. Another outstanding point would be it running on completely non-commercial software, since you get a KDE core alongside a bunch of free software that was designed by the community. Even the specifications and price are determined by a set of surveys, where it will be released at the end of the month. It retails for €359 a pop, featuring an Intel Atom N330 processor, 3GB RAM and a 160GB hard drive.
MiniPC ED510 unveiled
Posted on January 29, 2010 7:26 AM
The Pine Trail processor (from the Intel Atom line) is now making its way to nettops, with the MiniPC ED510 being the latest to sport this processor. Power usage stands at 20W when idle and 31W at maximum, which is pretty decent in keeping your monthly power bill low, while the ability to run it without a fan ought to keep things silent when you work late into the night - best to pair this up with a silent keyboard. One main gripe about the MiniPC ED510 would be the lack of HDMI or DVI output, but we can't really complain about the sub-$200 price point. More details on specifications right after the jump.
Live Apple Event with Ubergizmo - January 27th 10am PT
Posted on January 26, 2010 9:31 AM
On January 27th, join us for the live coverage of Apple's "new creation" in San Francisco. Go to http://live.ubergizmo.com: we will be at the event to provide up to the minute (or less!) photos and comments: you will feel like being in the room! The show starts at 10am Pacific Time but we will start posting earlier in the morning and we will continue after the show. See you then! What is a live Blogging session? Look at past live events like the launch of the Palm Pre, or Sony's Press Conference at CES.
HP shows video of its slate
Posted on January 26, 2010 3:50 AM
HP did parade a slate device at CES 2010, and have added more flesh to it by unveiling a new video of it. Apparently, it will run on Windows 7 and come with a browser and a NYT application, although we hope to see a more polished final product. HP promises to roll out the device sometime this year, and we guess its pricing will have a lot to do with what Apple announces this coming Wednesday. Will Microsoft lose this battle to the fruity company as well after losing out on the Zune?
Averatec All-in-One PCs announced
Posted on January 22, 2010 5:53 AM
Trigem Japan has lifted the curtain on a couple of its new All-in-One Averatec computers - the nigh-unpronounceable AVA8325E7BD that is equipped with an integrated Blu-ray ROM combo drive, while the AVA8325E7SM skips Blu-ray by sticking with a more conventional DVD super multi-drive. The former will come with 3GB RAM and a 320GB hard drive, while the latter has a lesser 2GB RAM and 250GB hard drive to get you started. Right out of the box, you will find that both models feature an 18.4" widescreen LCD display at 1,680 x 945 resolution running on Windows 7 Home Premium and AMD's Athlon X2 3250e 1.5GHz dual-core processor. Seems like pretty beefy machines to us, let us hope that the price is right as well.
Acer Aspire AS7740 notebook
Posted on January 6, 2010 9:00 PM
[CES 2010] Acer aims to deliver a careful balance of performance and value into their latest Aspire AS7740 notebook which boasts the new Intel Core i3 processor, coupled with a widescreen HD display as well as Acer’s acclaimed Gemstone Blue design that are pleasing to the eyes. You won't find your pocket beleaguered either with prices starting from $599.99 with the AS7740 notebook. Whenever you need to take a break from your work, you can always sit back an enjoy a High Definition movie on the AS7740 thanks to its built-in Blu-ray drive and large 17.3" display which ought to be more than a treat for your eyes. Gaming isn't recommended with this (casual titles notwithstanding, of course) as there is no dedicated graphics card available for this model. The extended post will hold the remaining specifications for your perusal.
Acer Aspire AS5740 notebook
Posted on January 6, 2010 9:00 PM
[CES 2010] Acer aims to impress this CES with their Aspire AS5740 notebook where you will be pleased to know that it is highly customizable, allowing you to pick and choose the innards that you want to suit your lifestyle and work environment. Being able to choose from Intel Core i3-330M (2.13GHz) and Core i5-430M (2.26GHz) processors as well as ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 or ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 graphics, you are able to achieve a careful balance of performance and portability wherever you are. Depending on the configuration of your choice, prices for the Acer Aspire AS5740 start from $749.99 upwards. More specifications are available in the extended post.
Toshiba Satellite T100 laptops are its thinnest and lightest yet
Posted on January 6, 2010 5:00 AM
[CES 2010] The new Satellite T100 series laptops from Toshiba are touted to be the thinnest and lightest models from the Japanese manufacturer to date, where they are much more capable than your everyday netbook while taking up less space and weight compared to a normal laptop, offering a compromise in both niche markets by meeting at the middle. Targeting folks who are always on-the-go, the T100 series will offer 11.6” and 13.3” screen sizes powered by a dual-core AMD processor and ATI Radeon HD graphics to get your work (and some recreation) done without missing a beat. Both models measure less than 1" thin, with the T115 and T135 (as depicted above) will weigh 3.5 lbs and 3.9 lbs, respectively. for T115 and T135 models, respectively. Depending on the configuration, you will have to fork out anywhere from $449.99 to $699.99. More details on its specifications available in the extended post.
