The MSI Q965MDO chooses Q965 and ICH8DO for its chipset, and integrates all of the necessary functions for vPro™ digital office technology; through the Intel® PRO Gb LAN, Q965MDO combines with Intel® Matrix Storage Technology and Intel® Active Management Technology to deliver high security storage and convenient manageability in office environment, heading to high productivity, and then take the best position for cut-throat business competition.
Every PCs build from MSI Q965MDO are much easier for an IT manager to maintain though intranet, the PCs support vPro™ technology will active report the status of system to help the IT manager doing totally control, even the PCs are power off, IT manager still can do software update, repair, and monitor every PC through intranet; these features will do great help to decrease human and time cost, and avoid risk happening from related problem.
The 4th generation graphic core Intel® GMA3000 integrated in Q965MDO also enhanced in graphic performance, and then supports the coming Windows Vista. Users will get extreme visual and control experience far away from Windows XP through this all new operating system, and of course choose Q965MDO to build the system right now will let you enjoy the Windows Vista in the first moment.
MSI Q965MDO is a RoHS compliant product, both the components and produce process are also RoHS compliant, made from the best material and procedure, then will not cause environmental pollution after disposal. Choosing MSI Q965MDO, making an effort to protect the environment in partnership with MSI.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Stay entertained with Sony Ericsson’s 3G K618: a vibrant blend of work & play.
The new K618 has been developed for those users that want ‘the best of both worlds’; entertainment on the move & a powerful business tool. This high performance 3G device is as light and slim as a typical 2.5G phone, yet delivers blisteringly-fast speeds for streaming or downloading music & video clips, browsing the web or gaming. And staying in control of your inbox is made easier with support for push email, allowing messages to be sent directly to the phone without having to download them.
“The K618 is the ideal phone to bring the benefits of 3G-enabled mobile entertainment to a wide audience,” says Jan Wäreby Corporate Executive Vice President, Head of Sales and Marketing, Sony Ericsson. “It will have appeal with the business person on the move, who will appreciate the freedom and choice that the latest mobile technologies can offer. It’s a great-looking, desirable phone that you’ll want to keep close to hand.”
This compact phone is well equipped for both capturing & sharing photos, and playing music. Notably, the K618 features Bluetooth™ Streaming, which means that full-length music tracks (or video clips) can be sent wirelessly from the phone and listened to on a compatible Bluetooth™ enabled device, such as the Stereo Bluetooth Headset HBH-DS970.
One click of the dedicated camera button and the 2.0 Megapixel camera is activated, which comes complete with 2.5x digital zoom and Mobile Blogger This application allows the user to post (or blog) their images directly to their own blogsite, giving friends and family the chance to go online and view the shots. The K618 is also ready for making video calls; the separate video telephony camera and high speed 3G connectivity making this a reality.
With so many multimedia functions available, it’s possible to build up a sizeable collection of photos, music files, video clips and web pages. The 256MB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) provided caters for this and will store around 700 photos or 230 music tracks for example*. There is also the option to expand the external memory up to 1GB as an individual’s media library grows.
The K618 is a striking, slim-line ‘stick’ design that will launch in a choice of Vibrant Black or Bright White. This UMTS 2100 device will be available in selected markets from Q3 2006.
“The K618 is the ideal phone to bring the benefits of 3G-enabled mobile entertainment to a wide audience,” says Jan Wäreby Corporate Executive Vice President, Head of Sales and Marketing, Sony Ericsson. “It will have appeal with the business person on the move, who will appreciate the freedom and choice that the latest mobile technologies can offer. It’s a great-looking, desirable phone that you’ll want to keep close to hand.”
This compact phone is well equipped for both capturing & sharing photos, and playing music. Notably, the K618 features Bluetooth™ Streaming, which means that full-length music tracks (or video clips) can be sent wirelessly from the phone and listened to on a compatible Bluetooth™ enabled device, such as the Stereo Bluetooth Headset HBH-DS970.
One click of the dedicated camera button and the 2.0 Megapixel camera is activated, which comes complete with 2.5x digital zoom and Mobile Blogger This application allows the user to post (or blog) their images directly to their own blogsite, giving friends and family the chance to go online and view the shots. The K618 is also ready for making video calls; the separate video telephony camera and high speed 3G connectivity making this a reality.
With so many multimedia functions available, it’s possible to build up a sizeable collection of photos, music files, video clips and web pages. The 256MB Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™) provided caters for this and will store around 700 photos or 230 music tracks for example*. There is also the option to expand the external memory up to 1GB as an individual’s media library grows.
The K618 is a striking, slim-line ‘stick’ design that will launch in a choice of Vibrant Black or Bright White. This UMTS 2100 device will be available in selected markets from Q3 2006.
Kodak Announces the World’s Smallest Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Digital Camera and Additions to the C-Series Line of Digital Cameras
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, August 08 -- In the latest addition to its award-winning EASYSHARE consumer digital photography system, Eastman Kodak Company today announced four new innovative and user-friendly products to the C and V lines of EASYSHARE Digital Cameras. The KODAK EASYSHARE V705 Dual Lens Digital Camera – the world’s smallest ultra-wide-angle optical zoom digital camera, and the KODAK EASYSHARE C875 Zoom Digital Camera, with 8.0 MP, 5X all glass SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH optical zoom lens, are two impressively designed and unbelievably equipped offerings from Kodak.
“As a leader in the digital camera marketplace, Kodak once again surpasses the competition by designing innovative and powerful ultra-compact cameras,” said Mary Hadley, General Manager, Digital Still Cameras, Kodak’s Consumer Digital Imaging Group. “Kodak continues to raise the bar by providing picture takers with the tools to create high-quality photos, enhancing the overall digital photography experience.”
Style and Power
The KODAK EASYSHARE V705 camera allows consumers to capture amazingly wide views with the world’s smallest ultra-wide-angle optical zoom digital camera. Strengthening its commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology, Kodak designed the V705 to include KODAK RETINA Dual Lens Technology, which touts two 7 MP sensors, anti-blur technology and KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology. With the V705, consumers can get closer and see the details with 5X optical zoom range, and automatically adjust its setting when choosing from 22 scenes and three color modes. Picture takers can even capture the most expansive shots in just seconds with panorama stitch mode, capturing up to 180 degrees with only 3 shots.
The powerfully simple video features include the ability to record VGA video (640 x 480) at 30 fps with sound, and convenient on-camera video editing tools offers consumers to trim clips and create prints from video (4, 9 or 16 up), plus view and share single frames.
Easy-to-Use and Packed with Innovative Features
With 8.0 MP and 5X all glass SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH optical zoom lens, the affordable and feature-packed KODAK EASYSHARE C875 Zoom Digital Camera gets consumers closer to their subject and creates exceptional quality prints up to 76 x 102 cm (30” x 40”). Perfect for the second-time buyer, this unique camera combines a sophisticated design with ease of use and captures stunning shots with the smart scene feature – which automatically selects the best scene mode. Viewing these shots is made easier with its large 6.4 cm (2.5”) indoor/outdoor color display featuring a wide viewing angle.
The camera also boasts KODAK PERFECT TOUCH technology for better, brighter pictures. Picture takers can even capture life in motion with TV quality (VGA) video at 30 fps, and create action prints from video (4, 9 or 16 up), plus view and share single fames while using less memory with MPEG-4 compression.
“As a leader in the digital camera marketplace, Kodak once again surpasses the competition by designing innovative and powerful ultra-compact cameras,” said Mary Hadley, General Manager, Digital Still Cameras, Kodak’s Consumer Digital Imaging Group. “Kodak continues to raise the bar by providing picture takers with the tools to create high-quality photos, enhancing the overall digital photography experience.”
Style and Power
The KODAK EASYSHARE V705 camera allows consumers to capture amazingly wide views with the world’s smallest ultra-wide-angle optical zoom digital camera. Strengthening its commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology, Kodak designed the V705 to include KODAK RETINA Dual Lens Technology, which touts two 7 MP sensors, anti-blur technology and KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology. With the V705, consumers can get closer and see the details with 5X optical zoom range, and automatically adjust its setting when choosing from 22 scenes and three color modes. Picture takers can even capture the most expansive shots in just seconds with panorama stitch mode, capturing up to 180 degrees with only 3 shots.
The powerfully simple video features include the ability to record VGA video (640 x 480) at 30 fps with sound, and convenient on-camera video editing tools offers consumers to trim clips and create prints from video (4, 9 or 16 up), plus view and share single frames.
Easy-to-Use and Packed with Innovative Features
With 8.0 MP and 5X all glass SCHNEIDER-KREUZNACH optical zoom lens, the affordable and feature-packed KODAK EASYSHARE C875 Zoom Digital Camera gets consumers closer to their subject and creates exceptional quality prints up to 76 x 102 cm (30” x 40”). Perfect for the second-time buyer, this unique camera combines a sophisticated design with ease of use and captures stunning shots with the smart scene feature – which automatically selects the best scene mode. Viewing these shots is made easier with its large 6.4 cm (2.5”) indoor/outdoor color display featuring a wide viewing angle.
The camera also boasts KODAK PERFECT TOUCH technology for better, brighter pictures. Picture takers can even capture life in motion with TV quality (VGA) video at 30 fps, and create action prints from video (4, 9 or 16 up), plus view and share single fames while using less memory with MPEG-4 compression.
Monday, August 07, 2006
Apple Unveils New Mac Pro Featuring Quad 64-bit Xeon Processors
WWDC 2006, SAN FRANCISCO—August 7, 2006—Apple® today unveiled the new Mac® Pro, a quad Xeon, 64-bit desktop workstation featuring two new Dual-Core Intel Xeon processors running up to 3.0 GHz and a new system architecture that delivers up to twice the performance of the Power Mac® G5 Quad*. With advanced performance, greater expansion, higher performance graphics options and unprecedented customization, the newly designed Mac Pro is the ideal system for the most demanding user.The introduction of the Mac Pro marks the completion of a rapid and seamless transition for Apple, with the entire Mac family now using Intel’s latest processors.
The Mac Pro is shipping today with the standard prebuilt configuration, including two 2.66 GHz Dual-Core Intel Xeon processors and priced at $2,499 (US), through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. The 20-inch Cinema Display, 23-inch Cinema HD Display and the 30-inch Cinema HD Display are available through the Apple Store (www.apple.com), at Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers for a suggested retail price of $699 (US), $999 (US) and $1,999 (US), respectively.The Mac Pro, with a suggested retail price of $2,499 (US), includes:
- two 2.66 GHz Dual-Core Intel Xeon processors;
- 1GB of 667 MHz DDR2 fully-buffered ECC memory expandable up to 16GB;
- NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT with 256MB of GDDR2 SDRAM;
- 250GB Serial ATA (3Gb/s) hard drive running at 7200 rpm;
- 16x SuperDrive™ with double-layer support (DVD+R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW);
- four PCI Express slots: one double-wide graphics slot and three full-length expansion slots;
- ships with Mighty Mouse and Apple Keyboard.
Friday, August 04, 2006
NEW SONY DIGITAL CAMERA COMBINES HIGHER RESOLUTION AND SENSITIVITY WITH DOUBLE ANTI-BLUR TECHNOLOGY
Cyber-shot T10 features 7.2 effective Megapixels; Super SteadyShot; High Sensitivity ISO1000; Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar with 3x Optical Zoom; 2.5 inch Clear Photo LCD Plus Screen; Low-light Movie Shooting; Slideshow with Music
Berlin, 2nd August 2006 - Building on the success of the acclaimed Cyber-shot T9, the new Sony Cyber-shot T10 offers a step up to even higher picture quality and greater sensitivity in a slender credit card-sized package. It’s also an exciting evolution in looks. The slim-line stainless steel body extends the camera’s appeal to fashion-aware female and male users.
The Cyber-shot T10 features a 7.2 effective Megapixel Super HAD CCD plus a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x Optical Zoom lens. Double anti-blur technology combines Super SteadyShot with extremely high sensitivity to make blurred images a thing of the past. The large, bright high resolution 2.5 inch Clear Photo LCD Plus screen is perfect for sharing images using the built-in Slideshow with Music function.
A high-sensitivity movie mode delivers better results when shooting in low light conditions. Packaged in a stainless steel body less than 21mm* thick and weighing only 140g**, the Cyber-shot T10 makes it easier than ever to shoot and share great-looking images.
Berlin, 2nd August 2006 - Building on the success of the acclaimed Cyber-shot T9, the new Sony Cyber-shot T10 offers a step up to even higher picture quality and greater sensitivity in a slender credit card-sized package. It’s also an exciting evolution in looks. The slim-line stainless steel body extends the camera’s appeal to fashion-aware female and male users.
The Cyber-shot T10 features a 7.2 effective Megapixel Super HAD CCD plus a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x Optical Zoom lens. Double anti-blur technology combines Super SteadyShot with extremely high sensitivity to make blurred images a thing of the past. The large, bright high resolution 2.5 inch Clear Photo LCD Plus screen is perfect for sharing images using the built-in Slideshow with Music function.
A high-sensitivity movie mode delivers better results when shooting in low light conditions. Packaged in a stainless steel body less than 21mm* thick and weighing only 140g**, the Cyber-shot T10 makes it easier than ever to shoot and share great-looking images.
Nokia N93 Golf Edition Tees Off
Espoo, Finland / Malmö, Sweden - Nokia today announced the availability of the Nokia N93 Golf Edition, a special package combining the unparalleled mobile video capabilities of the Nokia N93 multimedia computer with a unique golf application that enables you to capture your golf swing, analyze and improve your game by split screen swing comparison and other advanced analysis tools.
The Pro Session Golf by Nokia application has a ready to use golf-tailored viewfinder that instantly captures a player's swing from the correct angles and distances. Unlike current video analysis solutions, Pro Session Golf is portable and instantly usable with no additional cameras, cables, or computer needed. Everything you need is already included in the Nokia N93 Golf Edition! Golf teachers and players alike can share ideas, swings, drawings, tips, lessons and opinions, both face-to-face and remotely via e-mail and multimedia messages (MMS).
"The combination of fantastic video quality and the ability to analyze your golf swing with a device that's always with you is going to appeal to golfers who want to use the latest mobile technology to improve their game," said Mads Winblad, vice president, Multimedia Sales and Channel Management, EMEA, Nokia.
The Pro Session Golf by Nokia application has a ready to use golf-tailored viewfinder that instantly captures a player's swing from the correct angles and distances. Unlike current video analysis solutions, Pro Session Golf is portable and instantly usable with no additional cameras, cables, or computer needed. Everything you need is already included in the Nokia N93 Golf Edition! Golf teachers and players alike can share ideas, swings, drawings, tips, lessons and opinions, both face-to-face and remotely via e-mail and multimedia messages (MMS).
"The combination of fantastic video quality and the ability to analyze your golf swing with a device that's always with you is going to appeal to golfers who want to use the latest mobile technology to improve their game," said Mads Winblad, vice president, Multimedia Sales and Channel Management, EMEA, Nokia.
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
SanDisk Introduces 2-Gigabyte microSD Mobile Phone Card Aimed At Growing Market For MP3 Phones
Worldwide Launch of Highest Capacity, Fingernail-Size Memory Card Includes Exclusive U.S. Rollout in Verizon Wireless Stores For Chocolate By LG Mobile Phone
MILPITAS, CA, JULY 31, 2006 – SanDisk ® Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today introduced a 2-gigabyte (GB)* microSD ™ card – the largest capacity of the world’s smallest removable flash memory card – to meet demand for a new generation of MP3 music phones, including the forthcoming Verizon Wireless Chocolate by LG mobile phone.
Using the SanDisk microSD card, the Verizon Wireless phone can store up to 1,000 digital songs downloaded from the company’s V CAST music service.** The card, which is sold with an adapter that enables it to fit into a standard-size SD ™ slot of other devices, will debut in the U.S. exclusively at 1,900 Verizon Wireless stores for the next 60 days. Internationally, it will be sold by a variety of mobile retailers.
MILPITAS, CA, JULY 31, 2006 – SanDisk ® Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK) today introduced a 2-gigabyte (GB)* microSD ™ card – the largest capacity of the world’s smallest removable flash memory card – to meet demand for a new generation of MP3 music phones, including the forthcoming Verizon Wireless Chocolate by LG mobile phone.
Using the SanDisk microSD card, the Verizon Wireless phone can store up to 1,000 digital songs downloaded from the company’s V CAST music service.** The card, which is sold with an adapter that enables it to fit into a standard-size SD ™ slot of other devices, will debut in the U.S. exclusively at 1,900 Verizon Wireless stores for the next 60 days. Internationally, it will be sold by a variety of mobile retailers.
Monday, July 31, 2006
AMD Teams Up With Telmex To Provide Affordable Internet Connectivity Throughout Mexico
Sunnyvale, Calif. -- July 31, 2006 --Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) today announced nationwide availability of the Telmex Internet Box Personal Internet Communicator (PIC) for citizens across Mexico. Developed by AMD, the Telmex Internet Box provides an increasingly broad range of customers with a complete Internet experience, including hardware, software, Internet service and support.
“Telmex is committed to bringing technology to the social sectors of Mexico with the highest needs,” said Andres Vazquez del Mercado, director of Marketing, Telmex. “Together with AMD, the Telmex Internet Box not only offers an easy to use and maintain solution for first time Internet users, but also is priced affordably to eliminate the economic barrier that has previously prevented many of our citizens from getting online.”
As the leading telecommunications provider in Mexico, Telmex has played an instrumental role in providing connectivity to more than 16 percent of the country’s population. The Telmex Internet Box is available for purchase in Telmex shops all over Mexico and contains the PIC, a monitor, mouse and keyboard. The device comes preloaded with word processing, spreadsheet, presentation viewer, e-mail, media player (photos, music and video), and instant messaging software.
The Personal Internet Communicator is one of several devices in AMD’s 50x15 Initiative technology portfolio, targeted to provide affordable connectivity options to consumers in high-growth nations and increase educational and economic opportunities around the globe. Today, the PIC is being used by schools, universities, small businesses and a broad range of consumers worldwide including the Caribbean, India, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey and Russia.
“We collaborate with companies that share our vision for global connectivity forged through a vibrant, sustainable business model,” said Gino Giannotti, vice president, Innovation Solutions, AMD. “AMD and Telmex recognize that education and access to the Internet are crucial toward providing personal and professional development opportunities to consumers around the world. Bringing the Telmex Internet Box to market helps bridge the digital divide in Mexico and moves us closer to achieving our goal of connecting 50 percent of the world to the Internet by 2015.”
For many populations across the globe, Internet connectivity is a luxury they cannot obtain or even access. AMD’s 50x15 Initiative and the introduction of affordable, simple devices are opening doors previously thought impossible. AMD recognizes they cannot do this on their own and enlists the help of the world’s leading service providers. As part of AMD’s 50x15 technology portfolio, the PIC is setting the standard for innovative business practices that aid developing technology communities.
“Telmex is committed to bringing technology to the social sectors of Mexico with the highest needs,” said Andres Vazquez del Mercado, director of Marketing, Telmex. “Together with AMD, the Telmex Internet Box not only offers an easy to use and maintain solution for first time Internet users, but also is priced affordably to eliminate the economic barrier that has previously prevented many of our citizens from getting online.”
As the leading telecommunications provider in Mexico, Telmex has played an instrumental role in providing connectivity to more than 16 percent of the country’s population. The Telmex Internet Box is available for purchase in Telmex shops all over Mexico and contains the PIC, a monitor, mouse and keyboard. The device comes preloaded with word processing, spreadsheet, presentation viewer, e-mail, media player (photos, music and video), and instant messaging software.
The Personal Internet Communicator is one of several devices in AMD’s 50x15 Initiative technology portfolio, targeted to provide affordable connectivity options to consumers in high-growth nations and increase educational and economic opportunities around the globe. Today, the PIC is being used by schools, universities, small businesses and a broad range of consumers worldwide including the Caribbean, India, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey and Russia.
“We collaborate with companies that share our vision for global connectivity forged through a vibrant, sustainable business model,” said Gino Giannotti, vice president, Innovation Solutions, AMD. “AMD and Telmex recognize that education and access to the Internet are crucial toward providing personal and professional development opportunities to consumers around the world. Bringing the Telmex Internet Box to market helps bridge the digital divide in Mexico and moves us closer to achieving our goal of connecting 50 percent of the world to the Internet by 2015.”
For many populations across the globe, Internet connectivity is a luxury they cannot obtain or even access. AMD’s 50x15 Initiative and the introduction of affordable, simple devices are opening doors previously thought impossible. AMD recognizes they cannot do this on their own and enlists the help of the world’s leading service providers. As part of AMD’s 50x15 technology portfolio, the PIC is setting the standard for innovative business practices that aid developing technology communities.
Saturday, July 29, 2006
NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology Selected by Global PC Builders For Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Launch
SANTA CLARA, CA—JULY 27, 2006—NVIDIA Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA), the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies, today announced that many of the world's leading system builders have elected to launch new enthusiast gaming Intel Core 2 Duo-based systems exclusively with NVIDIA SLI technology. The Intel Core 2 Duo processor combined with an NVIDIA nForce4 SLI X16 or NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI or 570 SLI-based motherboard and one, two, or even four GeForce® graphics processing units (GPUs), has already proven to be an unbeatable combination in terms of system level and gaming performance. This combination is earning early accolades from leading publications, such as Maximum PC magazine, which selected an Intel Core 2 Duo processor-compatible motherboard based on NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI technology and dual GeForce 7900 GTX GPUs for their 2006 Dream Machine cover story.
"We wanted a chipset that supported two x16 PCI Express connections to the GPUs with the potential to upgrade to Quad SLI," wrote Gordon Ung, Senior Editor of Maximum PC Magazine. "The NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI Intel Edition chipset, paired with XFX's hyperclocked XXX GeForce 7900 GTX graphics cards in SLI delivers the best performance."
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Friday, July 28, 2006
Intel Unveils World's Best Processor
SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 27, 2006 - Intel Corporation today unveiled 10 Intel® Core™ 2 Duo and Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme processors for consumer and business desktop and laptop PCs and workstations, reshaping how computers perform, look and consume power—and most importantly—transform how people use them.
"The Core 2 Duo processors are simply the best processors in the world," said Paul Otellini, president and CEO of Intel. "Not since Intel introduced the Pentium® processor has the industry seen the heart of the computer reinvented like this. The Core 2 Duo desktop processor is an energy-efficient marvel, packing 291 million transistors yet consuming 40 percent lower power, while delivering the performance needed for the applications of today and tomorrow."
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"The Core 2 Duo processors are simply the best processors in the world," said Paul Otellini, president and CEO of Intel. "Not since Intel introduced the Pentium® processor has the industry seen the heart of the computer reinvented like this. The Core 2 Duo desktop processor is an energy-efficient marvel, packing 291 million transistors yet consuming 40 percent lower power, while delivering the performance needed for the applications of today and tomorrow."
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Tuesday, July 25, 2006
BenQ Announces LCD Monitor Featuring Coated Screen
BenQ FP92V's Coated Screen Provides Improved Color Contrast, Brightness and Sharpness for a Dazzling Visual Experience
TAIPEI, TAIWAN, 24 July, 2006 – BenQ today announces a new addition to its award-winning LCD monitor lineup, the BenQ FP92V, featuring a coated screen, BenQ's proprietary Senseye technology, integrated multimedia speakers and next generation D-Sub/DVI dual input signal for maximum compatibility.
Coated Screen
BenQ FP92V's coated screen provides amazing contrast, brightness and sharpness and a truly spectacular benefit of low reflection which offers a vivid and dazzling experience when gaming and watching DVD's. The coated screen also features a 3H on the Mohs' hardness scale that indicates a certain scratch resistant quality.
Integrated multi-media speakers
Targeted for users in a wide variety of environments, the BenQ FP92V comes outfitted with two integrated 1W multimedia speakers which provide a clear and vibrant audio experience, while also providing a practical space-utilization solution.
D-Sub/ DVI dual inputs for maximum compatibility
The BenQ FP92V also comes equipped with both traditional D-sub and next-generation DVI input support. In addition, the BenQ FP92V provides the best possible picture quality and video performance with both analog and digital input.
Senseye technology
The BenQ FP92V also features BenQ's proprietary "Senseye" digital-enhancement technology that automatically and dynamically improves image quality, adjusts brightness and darkness levels, performs color-mapping procedures, and reduces jagged edges on images. Senseye also adjusts contrast, color and sharpness settings, which significantly enhances the display of pictures and graphics-intensive applications such as gaming, digital photos, entertainment and professional multimedia presentations.
Mohs' scale of hardness
The Mohs' scale of mineral hardness characterizes the scratch resistance of various minerals through the ability of a harder material to scratch a softer material. It was created, in 1812, by the German mineralogist Friedrich Mohs and is one of several definitions of hardness in materials science.
The BenQ LCD Monitor FP92V will be launched at the end of July.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN, 24 July, 2006 – BenQ today announces a new addition to its award-winning LCD monitor lineup, the BenQ FP92V, featuring a coated screen, BenQ's proprietary Senseye technology, integrated multimedia speakers and next generation D-Sub/DVI dual input signal for maximum compatibility.
Coated Screen
BenQ FP92V's coated screen provides amazing contrast, brightness and sharpness and a truly spectacular benefit of low reflection which offers a vivid and dazzling experience when gaming and watching DVD's. The coated screen also features a 3H on the Mohs' hardness scale that indicates a certain scratch resistant quality.
Integrated multi-media speakers
Targeted for users in a wide variety of environments, the BenQ FP92V comes outfitted with two integrated 1W multimedia speakers which provide a clear and vibrant audio experience, while also providing a practical space-utilization solution.
D-Sub/ DVI dual inputs for maximum compatibility
The BenQ FP92V also comes equipped with both traditional D-sub and next-generation DVI input support. In addition, the BenQ FP92V provides the best possible picture quality and video performance with both analog and digital input.
Senseye technology
The BenQ FP92V also features BenQ's proprietary "Senseye" digital-enhancement technology that automatically and dynamically improves image quality, adjusts brightness and darkness levels, performs color-mapping procedures, and reduces jagged edges on images. Senseye also adjusts contrast, color and sharpness settings, which significantly enhances the display of pictures and graphics-intensive applications such as gaming, digital photos, entertainment and professional multimedia presentations.
Mohs' scale of hardness
The Mohs' scale of mineral hardness characterizes the scratch resistance of various minerals through the ability of a harder material to scratch a softer material. It was created, in 1812, by the German mineralogist Friedrich Mohs and is one of several definitions of hardness in materials science.
The BenQ LCD Monitor FP92V will be launched at the end of July.
Motorola Announces Five New Products
ROSEMONT, Ill. – 24 July 2006 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), today introduced the new MOTOKRZR and MOTORIZR handsets, along with their complementary Bluetooth® headsets, the H601 and H800. Embodying Motorola’s design philosophy, the products are impressively narrow, contain a sliding form factor and integrate new advances in color, material and finish.
The MOTOKRZR meets and surpasses the MOTORAZR standard for slimness, with more than a centimeter shaved off its width. Showcasing a multi-dimensional, metallic gloss finish for visual depth, the MOTOKRZR exhibits subtle elegance through magnesium, polished chrome and hardened glass. The solid piece of glass on the front of the phone – a technological first for a large volume mobile – results in a high-gloss luster balancing the velvet-like soft touch finish on the back.
Matching the sleek silhouette of MOTOKRZR, Motorola’s first GSM slider, the MOTORIZR handset diversifies the company’s product line-up – giving consumers the ability to slide rather than flip. Although the product showcases a new form, it remains true to Motorola’s design ethos with tactile, metallic and soft-touch finishes, a chemically-etched spun metal keypad and optional tattoo graphics.
Ron Garriques, President Mobile Devices at Motorola, says, “As we set one industry milestone, we’re instantly focused on delivering the next. With MOTOKRZR and MOTORIZR we’ve achieved a new combination of thin and rich – honoring our commitment to design while adding new form factors and additional features.”
Motorola MOTOKRZR
Available in both GSM and CDMA, the MOTOKRZR will be available globally during the second half of 2006, regardless of their network preference. The GSM MOTOKRZR features a high resolution 2.0 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth audio, an updated phone directory and new messaging applications. While both versions offer integrated music players and expandable memory up to 1GB, the CDMA MOTOKRZR beats to a slightly different drum boasting touch-sensitive music controls, advanced EVDO data services* and location-based services capabilities.
Motorola MOTORIZR
Merging an innovative slider design with an impressive feature set which is accessible either opened or closed, the MOTORIZR offers intuitive functionality. This slider optimizes on-the-go imaging with its expansive landscape display, 2.0 megapixel camera and programmed point-and-shoot keys. The built-in music player supports a variety of formats and its video capabilities complete this dynamic package.
Motorola H601 and H800
Reflecting the new handsets look and feel, the Motorola H601 and H800 Bluetooth headsets bring advancements in talk time, sound clarity, upgraded finishes and laser-etched graphics. Influenced by MOTOKRZR, the Motorola H601 is sleek and functional, offering optimal comfort. The Motorola H800 debuts with a unique sliding mechanism replicating the MOTORIZR. Both offerings exemplify how Motorola extends its design philosophy across its entire portfolio.
The MOTOKRZR meets and surpasses the MOTORAZR standard for slimness, with more than a centimeter shaved off its width. Showcasing a multi-dimensional, metallic gloss finish for visual depth, the MOTOKRZR exhibits subtle elegance through magnesium, polished chrome and hardened glass. The solid piece of glass on the front of the phone – a technological first for a large volume mobile – results in a high-gloss luster balancing the velvet-like soft touch finish on the back.
Matching the sleek silhouette of MOTOKRZR, Motorola’s first GSM slider, the MOTORIZR handset diversifies the company’s product line-up – giving consumers the ability to slide rather than flip. Although the product showcases a new form, it remains true to Motorola’s design ethos with tactile, metallic and soft-touch finishes, a chemically-etched spun metal keypad and optional tattoo graphics.
Ron Garriques, President Mobile Devices at Motorola, says, “As we set one industry milestone, we’re instantly focused on delivering the next. With MOTOKRZR and MOTORIZR we’ve achieved a new combination of thin and rich – honoring our commitment to design while adding new form factors and additional features.”
Motorola MOTOKRZR
Available in both GSM and CDMA, the MOTOKRZR will be available globally during the second half of 2006, regardless of their network preference. The GSM MOTOKRZR features a high resolution 2.0 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth audio, an updated phone directory and new messaging applications. While both versions offer integrated music players and expandable memory up to 1GB, the CDMA MOTOKRZR beats to a slightly different drum boasting touch-sensitive music controls, advanced EVDO data services* and location-based services capabilities.
Motorola MOTORIZR
Merging an innovative slider design with an impressive feature set which is accessible either opened or closed, the MOTORIZR offers intuitive functionality. This slider optimizes on-the-go imaging with its expansive landscape display, 2.0 megapixel camera and programmed point-and-shoot keys. The built-in music player supports a variety of formats and its video capabilities complete this dynamic package.
Motorola H601 and H800
Reflecting the new handsets look and feel, the Motorola H601 and H800 Bluetooth headsets bring advancements in talk time, sound clarity, upgraded finishes and laser-etched graphics. Influenced by MOTOKRZR, the Motorola H601 is sleek and functional, offering optimal comfort. The Motorola H800 debuts with a unique sliding mechanism replicating the MOTORIZR. Both offerings exemplify how Motorola extends its design philosophy across its entire portfolio.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Nokia opens Asia's first Flagship Store in Hong Kong
Nokia today announced the grand opening of the first Nokia Flagship Store in Asia. Located on Russell Street, Causeway Bay, the Nokia Flagship Store is prominently positioned in one of the most prestigious shopping districts in Hong Kong. In addition to showcasing the complete portfolio of Nokia products and services, the Flagship Store allows customers to fully experience cutting-edge mobile technology in a comfortable, stylish and interactive environment. The first Nokia Flagship store was opened in the Moscow, Russia in December 2005. Nokia aims to open 18 Nokia Flagship Stores in the "shopping capitals" -- high-traffic urban settings in major markets worldwide.
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Pioneer will begin shipping the world’s first 50” 1080p plasma display today.
The new Pioneer Elite® PureVision™ PRO-FHD1 is a technological milestone with images that burst off the display for a near 3-D effect. Built by and for those who demand the very best high definition experience, the new plasma features double the pixel density of previous plasma displays with a 1920 X 1080 native resolution. It produces fine detail and vibrant color for the entire range of high definition signals including 720p, 1080i and 1080p.
The challenge in creating a 50-inch plasma display with a 1080p signal was to reduce the pixel size by half in order to fit more than 2 million pixels in the screen. Pioneer used its 15 years experience developing plasma technology to manufacture the world’s smallest pixels measuring .576 millimeters which results in a stunning on-screen picture. The depth of picture, particularly when viewing original content in 1080p/24Hz, such as a movie on Blu-ray Disc, gives a truly 3-D effect. Viewers can see tiny beads of sweat on an athlete’s face as well as the stitches on the football as it flies through the air. Some say it makes it easier to tell when the lead actor takes a break and lets the stunt double take over.
A high precision video scaler is used to up-convert 480i, 720p, 720i and 1080i signals to 1080p, increasing the resolution and virtually eliminating the interlacing motion artifacts seen in some other displays. The display also relies on Pioneer’s many proprietary technologies including deep encased cell structure, crystal emissive layer and improved phosphors to create the sharpest, brightest images with excellent color accuracy.
The Pioneer Elite® PureVision™ PRO-FHD1 is now available at specialty retailers for a suggested price of $10,000.
Pioneer's Home Entertainment and Business Solutions Group is a leading manufacturer of plasma televisions and monitors, Blu-ray Disc® and DVD products, A/V receivers, speakers and other audio and video accessories. Its focus is on the development of new digital technologies including Digital Network Entertainment™. The company markets its products under the Pioneer and Pioneer Elite® brand names. When purchased from an authorized dealer, consumers receive a limited warranty for one year with Pioneer products and two years with Pioneer Elite products.
The challenge in creating a 50-inch plasma display with a 1080p signal was to reduce the pixel size by half in order to fit more than 2 million pixels in the screen. Pioneer used its 15 years experience developing plasma technology to manufacture the world’s smallest pixels measuring .576 millimeters which results in a stunning on-screen picture. The depth of picture, particularly when viewing original content in 1080p/24Hz, such as a movie on Blu-ray Disc, gives a truly 3-D effect. Viewers can see tiny beads of sweat on an athlete’s face as well as the stitches on the football as it flies through the air. Some say it makes it easier to tell when the lead actor takes a break and lets the stunt double take over.
A high precision video scaler is used to up-convert 480i, 720p, 720i and 1080i signals to 1080p, increasing the resolution and virtually eliminating the interlacing motion artifacts seen in some other displays. The display also relies on Pioneer’s many proprietary technologies including deep encased cell structure, crystal emissive layer and improved phosphors to create the sharpest, brightest images with excellent color accuracy.
The Pioneer Elite® PureVision™ PRO-FHD1 is now available at specialty retailers for a suggested price of $10,000.
Pioneer's Home Entertainment and Business Solutions Group is a leading manufacturer of plasma televisions and monitors, Blu-ray Disc® and DVD products, A/V receivers, speakers and other audio and video accessories. Its focus is on the development of new digital technologies including Digital Network Entertainment™. The company markets its products under the Pioneer and Pioneer Elite® brand names. When purchased from an authorized dealer, consumers receive a limited warranty for one year with Pioneer products and two years with Pioneer Elite products.
Friday, July 14, 2006
SAMSUNG and Sony Sign Final Contract Regarding Production Line for World’s Most Advanced Generation LCD Panel
Seoul, Korea / Tokyo, Japan, July 14th : Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (hereafter “Samsung”) and Sony Corporation (hereafter “Sony”) today signed the final contract for constructing an 8th generation amorphous TFT-LCD panel manufacturing line at their joint venture, S-LCD Corporation (hereafter “S-LCD”).
The following issues have been discussed between the two companies since the agreement on the Letter of Intent which was released in April 2006, and today have reached the final contract stage. - We plan to establish an 8th generation amorphous TFT-LCD panel production line (glass substrate size: approximately 2,200mm×2,500mm), in addition to the current 7th generation amorphous TFT-LCD panel production line, at S-LCD (Tangjeong, ChungCheongNam-Do, Korea).
- We plan to invest approximately $1.9 billion* (1.8 trillion Won, approximately 200 billion JPY) with each company providing half. Actual production is targeted to start in fall 2007 with a production capacity of 50,000 panels per month.
* The investment amount does not include the cost of the building and land.
Together with the current 7th generation line, the start of the world’s most advanced (8th generation) line will enable both companies to expand production of large screen LCD panels for 50 inch class LCD TVs, of which demand is expected see a significant increase, as well as to acquire a stable supply to meet demands.
The following issues have been discussed between the two companies since the agreement on the Letter of Intent which was released in April 2006, and today have reached the final contract stage. - We plan to establish an 8th generation amorphous TFT-LCD panel production line (glass substrate size: approximately 2,200mm×2,500mm), in addition to the current 7th generation amorphous TFT-LCD panel production line, at S-LCD (Tangjeong, ChungCheongNam-Do, Korea).
- We plan to invest approximately $1.9 billion* (1.8 trillion Won, approximately 200 billion JPY) with each company providing half. Actual production is targeted to start in fall 2007 with a production capacity of 50,000 panels per month.
* The investment amount does not include the cost of the building and land.
Together with the current 7th generation line, the start of the world’s most advanced (8th generation) line will enable both companies to expand production of large screen LCD panels for 50 inch class LCD TVs, of which demand is expected see a significant increase, as well as to acquire a stable supply to meet demands.
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
ASUS M310 Handset Offers 2M-Pixel CCD Camera with Auto Focus to Deliver Sharper Images
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (ASUS) today introduced the M310 mobile phone, which comes equipped with a built-in 2M-pixel, CCD digital camera and auto focus functions. Photographs taken with the M310 are simply sharper, clearer and always in focus. Teamed with designs that leveraged metallic materials, the M310 exudes professionalism for today’s business users.
Sharper images
CCD (Charged Coupled Device), which acts as the film of digital cameras and often implemented in astronomy telescoped, is more sensitive to lights than the mainstream CMOS image sensor, and hence captures more vivid images. The 2M-pixel built-in camera in the M310 teams CCD technology and auto focus functions, to deliver advanced digital photography for high-quality photographs and video that are always in focus.
Combined with the 2.2-inch, 320 x 240-resolution main display, images displayed on the M310 are colorful, bright and sharp. The all-new ASUS handset also supports 3GP video records and playbacks at 15 frames/sec to present a total visual solution.
PC Outlook synchronization
The M310 provides a 1,000-item day planner, which enables synchronization with PC's Outlook to allow the users to have the latest schedule on both their handsets and computers. The M310 also offers daily, weekly and monthly viewing options for efficient schedule management. Also available are capacity for 1,000 phone numbers, 9 speed dials, 10 voice commands and 10 voice dials.
Metallic designs
Tailored for corporate professionals, the M310 incorporated the elegant metallic hairline designs and the always chic white and silver. It exudes a sense of professionalism and provides practical functions for all business occasions.
Bluetooth connectivity
No more tangling data transfer cables and line of sight infrared connection, with Bluetooth technology support. The M310 provides true wireless freedom and mobile communications to businessmen of the 21 st century.
Sharper images
CCD (Charged Coupled Device), which acts as the film of digital cameras and often implemented in astronomy telescoped, is more sensitive to lights than the mainstream CMOS image sensor, and hence captures more vivid images. The 2M-pixel built-in camera in the M310 teams CCD technology and auto focus functions, to deliver advanced digital photography for high-quality photographs and video that are always in focus.
Combined with the 2.2-inch, 320 x 240-resolution main display, images displayed on the M310 are colorful, bright and sharp. The all-new ASUS handset also supports 3GP video records and playbacks at 15 frames/sec to present a total visual solution.
PC Outlook synchronization
The M310 provides a 1,000-item day planner, which enables synchronization with PC's Outlook to allow the users to have the latest schedule on both their handsets and computers. The M310 also offers daily, weekly and monthly viewing options for efficient schedule management. Also available are capacity for 1,000 phone numbers, 9 speed dials, 10 voice commands and 10 voice dials.
Metallic designs
Tailored for corporate professionals, the M310 incorporated the elegant metallic hairline designs and the always chic white and silver. It exudes a sense of professionalism and provides practical functions for all business occasions.
Bluetooth connectivity
No more tangling data transfer cables and line of sight infrared connection, with Bluetooth technology support. The M310 provides true wireless freedom and mobile communications to businessmen of the 21 st century.
Intel Unleashes New Server Processors That Deliver World-Class Performance And Power Efficiency
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 26, 2006 – Intel Corporation today introduced its dual-core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5100 series, previously codenamed “Woodcrest,” for the high-volume server, workstation, communications, storage and embedded market segments. These processors are based on the revolutionary, new Intel® Core™ Microarchitecture coupled with the world’s most advanced manufacturing capability, offering undeniable leadership in server performance, power efficiency and value.1 More than 200 server and workstation models are planned from more than 150 manufacturers with initial orders starting today.
“Simply put, the Core microarchitecture is a technical marvel that is driving a new era of power efficiency without compromising on what can only be described as eye-popping dual-core 64-bit performance,” said Pat Gelsinger, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Digital Enterprise Group.
The new dual-core server processors are the first to take advantage of Intel’s Core microarchitecture, a power-sensitive blueprint design that also includes several innovations to dramatically improve performance.
The Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5100 series delivers up to 135 percent performance improvements2 and up to 40 percent reduction3 in energy consumption over previous Intel server products. It also outshines competitive offerings in dozens of real-world applications and industry standard benchmarks.1 This unparalleled blend of power and efficiency enables equipment manufacturers to optimally balance processing capabilities within power and space constraints of smaller-sized systems that are typical of communications, storage and embedded applications.
Based on Intel’s world-class manufacturing capability and leading 65-nanometer manufacturing process that further shrinks transistors and power consumption, yet also boosts speed, the 5100 series is “drop-in compatible” as part of Intel’s “Bensley Platform” and available across a variety of server product segments. The Bensley platform delivers the latest server technologies, including faster and more reliable memory technology called FB-DIMMs, Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) , Intel® Active Server Manager (Intel® AMT) and Intel® I/O Acceleration Technology (Intel® I/OAT) .
FB-DIMMs are available today worldwide from all the major memory manufacturers and priced competitively to comparable registered DIMMs. Intel and the memory industry are collaborating on several programs to accelerate adoption of this key technology.
Intel will ship the 5100 series at frequencies up to 3.0 gigahertz speed and faster 1333 megahertz front side bus and 4 megabytes of shared L2 cache or memory reservoir between both cores. The 3 GHz version will ship with a thermal design point (TDP) of 80 watts with all others rated at just 65W. An even lower voltage version will ship in the third quarter at 2.33 GHz and a TDP of just 40 watts. Woodcrest includes extreme power management techniques which drives substantially lower actual or measured at the wall power than the maximum or TDP power. At the system level, Bensley systems demonstrate unquestioned energy efficient performance leadership.
“Simply put, the Core microarchitecture is a technical marvel that is driving a new era of power efficiency without compromising on what can only be described as eye-popping dual-core 64-bit performance,” said Pat Gelsinger, senior vice president and general manager of Intel’s Digital Enterprise Group.
The new dual-core server processors are the first to take advantage of Intel’s Core microarchitecture, a power-sensitive blueprint design that also includes several innovations to dramatically improve performance.
The Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5100 series delivers up to 135 percent performance improvements2 and up to 40 percent reduction3 in energy consumption over previous Intel server products. It also outshines competitive offerings in dozens of real-world applications and industry standard benchmarks.1 This unparalleled blend of power and efficiency enables equipment manufacturers to optimally balance processing capabilities within power and space constraints of smaller-sized systems that are typical of communications, storage and embedded applications.
Based on Intel’s world-class manufacturing capability and leading 65-nanometer manufacturing process that further shrinks transistors and power consumption, yet also boosts speed, the 5100 series is “drop-in compatible” as part of Intel’s “Bensley Platform” and available across a variety of server product segments. The Bensley platform delivers the latest server technologies, including faster and more reliable memory technology called FB-DIMMs, Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) , Intel® Active Server Manager (Intel® AMT) and Intel® I/O Acceleration Technology (Intel® I/OAT) .
FB-DIMMs are available today worldwide from all the major memory manufacturers and priced competitively to comparable registered DIMMs. Intel and the memory industry are collaborating on several programs to accelerate adoption of this key technology.
Intel will ship the 5100 series at frequencies up to 3.0 gigahertz speed and faster 1333 megahertz front side bus and 4 megabytes of shared L2 cache or memory reservoir between both cores. The 3 GHz version will ship with a thermal design point (TDP) of 80 watts with all others rated at just 65W. An even lower voltage version will ship in the third quarter at 2.33 GHz and a TDP of just 40 watts. Woodcrest includes extreme power management techniques which drives substantially lower actual or measured at the wall power than the maximum or TDP power. At the system level, Bensley systems demonstrate unquestioned energy efficient performance leadership.
Sunday, June 25, 2006
ALIENWARE MOBILE WORKSTATIONS NOW AVAILABLE WITH NVIDIA QUADRO FX 2500M GRAPHICS
Cutting-Edge Quadro Card Comes Loaded with Industry-Best 512MB of Graphics Memory to Deliver Highest Possible Performance on MJ-12 m7700a and MJ-12 m7700i
MIAMI, FL — June 12th, 2006 – Alienware® ––the leading manufacturer of high-performance desktop, notebook, media center, server, and professional systems -- is now offering the NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 2500M graphics card on the MJ-12® m7700a and MJ-12 m7700i mobile workstations. Engineered to drive professionals working with graphically-demanding applications to a new level of achievement, the Quadro FX 2500M is equipped with an industry-leading 512MB of graphics memory to represent the most advanced mobile workstation graphics solution available.
The Quadro FX 2500M is perfect for leading professional applications like visualization centers, medical imaging, scientific computing, digital film production, and HD broadcast graphics. To ensure blazing-fast data transfer speeds, it features a powerful 256-bit memory interface that delivers up to 38.4GB/sec of memory bandwidth. The graphics card also supports the fastest GDDR3 memory available with lower power consumption than previous-generation solutions.
The Quadro FX 2500M provides 12-bit subpixel precision and 32-bit floating point capabilities for unsurpassed image clarity and quality. 12-bit subpixel precision enables high geometric accuracy to eliminate visual imperfections, while 32-bit floating point precision remarkably enhances shading, filtering, texturing, and blending.
“Already loaded with groundbreaking mobile workstation features like desktop processors and dual hard drives, the MJ-12 m7700a and MJ-12 m7700i take yet another important step forward in performance with the Quadro FX 2500M,” said Mark Vena, Vice President of Marketing for Alienware. "Professionals looking for unprecedented graphics performance and image quality for their CAD, DCC, and visualization applications should start their search with Alienware’s Quadro FX 2500M-powered mobile workstations."
MIAMI, FL — June 12th, 2006 – Alienware® ––the leading manufacturer of high-performance desktop, notebook, media center, server, and professional systems -- is now offering the NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 2500M graphics card on the MJ-12® m7700a and MJ-12 m7700i mobile workstations. Engineered to drive professionals working with graphically-demanding applications to a new level of achievement, the Quadro FX 2500M is equipped with an industry-leading 512MB of graphics memory to represent the most advanced mobile workstation graphics solution available.
The Quadro FX 2500M is perfect for leading professional applications like visualization centers, medical imaging, scientific computing, digital film production, and HD broadcast graphics. To ensure blazing-fast data transfer speeds, it features a powerful 256-bit memory interface that delivers up to 38.4GB/sec of memory bandwidth. The graphics card also supports the fastest GDDR3 memory available with lower power consumption than previous-generation solutions.
The Quadro FX 2500M provides 12-bit subpixel precision and 32-bit floating point capabilities for unsurpassed image clarity and quality. 12-bit subpixel precision enables high geometric accuracy to eliminate visual imperfections, while 32-bit floating point precision remarkably enhances shading, filtering, texturing, and blending.
“Already loaded with groundbreaking mobile workstation features like desktop processors and dual hard drives, the MJ-12 m7700a and MJ-12 m7700i take yet another important step forward in performance with the Quadro FX 2500M,” said Mark Vena, Vice President of Marketing for Alienware. "Professionals looking for unprecedented graphics performance and image quality for their CAD, DCC, and visualization applications should start their search with Alienware’s Quadro FX 2500M-powered mobile workstations."
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Podcasts on the go with Nokia N91
Today, Nokia introduced the beta release of the Nokia Podcasting Application that makes it easy to discover and download podcasting content on the go. Available for the Nokia N91 and other Nokia S60 3rd edition devices, the application enables people to find and download supported audio and video podcasts directly to your Nokia Nseries multimedia computer. The free application can be downloaded from www.nokia.com/podcasting.
"Podcasting is a rapidly growing communications medium with more and more people accessing and creating them every day. Many news agencies, for instance, already offer podcasts on a wide range of topics," says Tommi Mustonen, Director, Multimedia, Nokia. "We're adding our support by creating a mobile application that makes it easy to discover and search for podcasts, download podcasts over the air, and subscribe to automatic updates."
The Nokia Podcasting Application also allows you to play previews while tracks are downloading, download multiple podcasts simultaneously, and even multi-task while downloading in the background. Also, you can personalize the application by adding new podcasts and directories, share and import OMPL files, and interact via mobile Internet links to add comments to podcasters blogs or websites. Podcasts downloaded from the PC can also be transferred to the mobile device.
"Audio quality is key to enjoying a podcast which makes a powerful multimedia computer like the Nokia N91 an excellent choice for a great podcasting experience," adds Mustonen. "By allowing you to subscribe podcasts directly to your Nokia N91, you no longer need to sit at your PC. Instead, you have access to a wide range of content in the palm of your hand."
The Nokia N91 multimedia computer includes a 4GB hard drive, 3.5 mm stereo headset jack, easy computer synchronization with Windows Media Player, dedicated music keys and wireless LAN support. Enjoying your digital music collection is simple, as the Nokia N91 supports a wide range of digital music formats.
"Podcasting is a rapidly growing communications medium with more and more people accessing and creating them every day. Many news agencies, for instance, already offer podcasts on a wide range of topics," says Tommi Mustonen, Director, Multimedia, Nokia. "We're adding our support by creating a mobile application that makes it easy to discover and search for podcasts, download podcasts over the air, and subscribe to automatic updates."
The Nokia Podcasting Application also allows you to play previews while tracks are downloading, download multiple podcasts simultaneously, and even multi-task while downloading in the background. Also, you can personalize the application by adding new podcasts and directories, share and import OMPL files, and interact via mobile Internet links to add comments to podcasters blogs or websites. Podcasts downloaded from the PC can also be transferred to the mobile device.
"Audio quality is key to enjoying a podcast which makes a powerful multimedia computer like the Nokia N91 an excellent choice for a great podcasting experience," adds Mustonen. "By allowing you to subscribe podcasts directly to your Nokia N91, you no longer need to sit at your PC. Instead, you have access to a wide range of content in the palm of your hand."
The Nokia N91 multimedia computer includes a 4GB hard drive, 3.5 mm stereo headset jack, easy computer synchronization with Windows Media Player, dedicated music keys and wireless LAN support. Enjoying your digital music collection is simple, as the Nokia N91 supports a wide range of digital music formats.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
BenQ-Siemens Q-fi EF51
BenQ Mobile, the new business division of the BenQ Corporation, is about to launch the BenQ-Siemens Q-fi EF51, a music device with an integrated mobile phone. It is the very first mobile phone within BenQ-Siemens´ Q-fi range of music-focused devices. Q-fi products feature easy-to-use music entertainment with fast and direct access to all music functions. They offer an all-in-one solution for mobile music lovers and provide everything needed for immediate music enjoyment.
The Q-fi EF51 is the ultimate listening experience that makes no compromises in design, feature configuration or user navigation. It is fully focused on the needs of heavy music users on the move and equipped with a wide range of music accessories to enhance the Q-fi music experience.
Nokia N91 Hits The U.S.
White Plains, NY, USA - Nokia today announced that US shipments of the Nokia N91 multimedia device started. Optimized for mobile music consumption, the Nokia N91 provides an unparalleled experience, with a 4GB hard drive, 3.5 mm stereo headset jack, wireless LAN support, dedicated music keys, and easy PC synchronization with Windows Media Player. Enjoying your digital music collection is simple, as the Nokia N91 supports a wide range of digital music formats. A new feature of the Nokia N91 is the possibility to share your playlists with friends by text message or Bluetooth wireless technology. The Nokia N91 will initially be available exclusively online at www.nokiausa.com for $599.
As an added bonus, the stainless steel-encased Nokia N91 comes preloaded with exclusive content from the series of Live8 concerts that were held in July 2005. An estimated three billion people watched Live8 with one message in mind - make poverty history. People who buy the Nokia N91 can enjoy videos of the Live8 performances by a range of world-famous artists.*"The second Nokia Nseries flagship device to hit the US, the Nokia N91 is ready to rock the US audience. It combines a high-fidelity music experience with all the benefits of a multimedia computer," said David Watkins, Director, Multimedia Computers for Nokia North America. "The Nokia N91 delivers on the Nokia Nseries promise in a very compelling way. Its multiple connectivity and powerful performance in all areas, truly makes it the world's best mobile connected jukebox."
The February 2006 issue of Vibe magazine cites the Nokia N91 as "fully functional, easy to handle -- everything you need is here" and Popular Science included the device in its 2005 'Best of What's New' annual round-up.
Monday, June 05, 2006
New NVIDIA® GeForce 7950 GX2 Resets Performance Bar for Single Graphics Cards
SANTA CLARA, CA—JUNE 5, 2006—NVIDIA Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA), the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies, today announced the new NVIDIA® GeForce 7950 GX2, the world’s fastest graphics card , is available immediately from the Company’s add-in card partners. The GeForce 7950 GX2 performs as much as 72% faster than the leading single-GPU graphics cards on the market today by harnessing the power of two GeForce 7950 graphics processing units (GPUs) on one card.
"The GeForce 7950 GX2 is a great card for the gamer that’s looking for the absolute best performance in a single graphics card solution," said Ujesh Desai, general manager of desktop GPUs at NVIDIA. "With that kind of power gamers can crank up their screen resolution to an unbelievable 2560x1600 for an extreme high definition gaming experience."
GeForce 7950 GX2 delivers a powerful feature set that includes:
Two high-performance GPUs working simultaneously on a single card—dramatically raising the bar for single-card performance
48 pixel pipes, 16 vertex shaders, 76.8 GB per second of memory bandwidth and 24 billion texels per second of fill rate on a single card
1GB of fast GDDR3 video memory on a single card
Dual dual-link DVI support— for high-definition, widescreen flat panel displays that support resolutions up to 2560x1600 for an ultra-realistic HD gaming experience
Hardware accelerated H.264 support through NVIDIA PureVideo™ technology—the combination of HD video processors and software delivers a HD home-theater quality video experience to the PC.
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) capable
Support for Quad NVIDIA SLI technology—allows NVIDIA authorized system builders to combine the power of two GeForce 7950 GX2 graphics cards to dramatically increase graphics horsepower.
NVIDIA SLI technology is a revolutionary platform innovation that allows users to intelligently scale graphics performance by combining multiple NVIDIA graphics solutions in a single system with an NVIDIA nForce SLI MCP-based motherboard. By using SLI technology, authorized system builders can put two GeForce 7950 GX2 graphics cards to work in parallel, harnessing the power of four GPUs to deliver extreme HD resolutions, including an incredible 2560x1600, while still maintaining ultra smooth frame rates, stunning visuals and pristine image quality for an immersive gaming experience.
GeForce 7950 GX2 graphics cards are immediately available from leading add-in card manufacturers, e-tailers, and system builders. For information on where to buy GeForce 7950 GX2 graphics boards, please visit http://www.nvidia.com/wheretobuy.
Slide Into the 3G World with SAMSUNG Electronic's New SGH-Z400
June 1 st , 2006 – Samsung today presents a top-rated slide–up that possesses the right blend of maximum performance with refined styling. Samsung Electronics, one of the world's largest producers of mobile handsets renowned for cutting edge mobile technology, released an innovatively designed SGH-Z400 to cater the needs of today's global consumers. SGH-Z400 is the 3G handset designed for the multi-tasking professionals. Equipped with top-of-the-line features, the Z400 is today's perfect 3G partner.
Experience the hyper-connectivity of 3G with the Z400's all-access to breaking news, recent stock figures, and the latest music videos or movie trailers. People can enjoy crisp video telephony, simultaneous use of multiple applications, and superior quality voice services. In today's complex world of business, connectivity is a key: Samsung's Z400 gives first-class service and blinding speed connection.
The new Z400 represents a perfect combination of style and class. At mere 19.2mm, the Z400 is the result of Samsung's ability to produce a full-featured 3G slide-up that is slim enough to fit nicely and comfortably in the palm of the user's hand or back pocket. The semi-automatic sliding action lets users easily slide up and down with just one effortless touch. Sleek in silver with well-contoured casing, the Z400 embodies strength, simplicity, and style.
The Z400 is a superlative business companion that lets customers view Excel, PPT and Word, as well as HTML, PDF and Text files on the move. The Z400 is also able to be the music companion with Bluetooth ® stereo headset support for listening with freedom. User memory with a fully expandable microSD memory card slot provides enough space to save and store your documents, photos, and music. Boasting a 2 megapixel camera with 4x Digital Zoom, the Z400 lets users instantly capture those special moments or record the moments in high quality color video and with sound.
“Samsung is committed to producing mobile handsets with state-of-the-art technologies and world-class designs. The SGH-Z400 is a mobile with the right combination of both characteristics. ” said Kitae Lee, president of Samsung's Telecommunication Network Business. “ Sophisticated yet simple, and a pleasure to use, Samsung's Z400 is the perfect companion for your 3G world.”
SGH-Z400 will be launched in Europe in June and soon to be expanded other worlds.
One of a Kind Full Featured 3G: SGH-Z400
Standard UMTS / Tri-band (900/1800/1900 MHz) / EDGE / GPRS Class 10
Camera 2 Megapixel Camera (4x Digital Zoom) / VGA Camera for Video Call
Display 1.98” 240x320 262K QVGA TFT
Features Video Recording & Messaging (MPEG4 / H.263)
MP3 / AAC / ACC+ / e-AAC+
Call Drop/Connection Vibration/Mobile Tracker
Bluetooth 1.2 / USB / Mobile Printing
Document Viewer / Off-line Mode
Animated Flash Dialing Font / Flash U.I.
Memory 30MB embedded, External memory (microSD)
Size 96.7 x 47.8 x 19.2 mm
Weight 107g
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Experience the hyper-connectivity of 3G with the Z400's all-access to breaking news, recent stock figures, and the latest music videos or movie trailers. People can enjoy crisp video telephony, simultaneous use of multiple applications, and superior quality voice services. In today's complex world of business, connectivity is a key: Samsung's Z400 gives first-class service and blinding speed connection.
The new Z400 represents a perfect combination of style and class. At mere 19.2mm, the Z400 is the result of Samsung's ability to produce a full-featured 3G slide-up that is slim enough to fit nicely and comfortably in the palm of the user's hand or back pocket. The semi-automatic sliding action lets users easily slide up and down with just one effortless touch. Sleek in silver with well-contoured casing, the Z400 embodies strength, simplicity, and style.
The Z400 is a superlative business companion that lets customers view Excel, PPT and Word, as well as HTML, PDF and Text files on the move. The Z400 is also able to be the music companion with Bluetooth ® stereo headset support for listening with freedom. User memory with a fully expandable microSD memory card slot provides enough space to save and store your documents, photos, and music. Boasting a 2 megapixel camera with 4x Digital Zoom, the Z400 lets users instantly capture those special moments or record the moments in high quality color video and with sound.
“Samsung is committed to producing mobile handsets with state-of-the-art technologies and world-class designs. The SGH-Z400 is a mobile with the right combination of both characteristics. ” said Kitae Lee, president of Samsung's Telecommunication Network Business. “ Sophisticated yet simple, and a pleasure to use, Samsung's Z400 is the perfect companion for your 3G world.”
SGH-Z400 will be launched in Europe in June and soon to be expanded other worlds.
One of a Kind Full Featured 3G: SGH-Z400
Standard UMTS / Tri-band (900/1800/1900 MHz) / EDGE / GPRS Class 10
Camera 2 Megapixel Camera (4x Digital Zoom) / VGA Camera for Video Call
Display 1.98” 240x320 262K QVGA TFT
Features Video Recording & Messaging (MPEG4 / H.263)
MP3 / AAC / ACC+ / e-AAC+
Call Drop/Connection Vibration/Mobile Tracker
Bluetooth 1.2 / USB / Mobile Printing
Document Viewer / Off-line Mode
Animated Flash Dialing Font / Flash U.I.
Memory 30MB embedded, External memory (microSD)
Size 96.7 x 47.8 x 19.2 mm
Weight 107g
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
LG’s ‘Chocolate’ Becomes Worldwide Phenomenon
A delectable mobile handset known as the ‘Chocolate Phone’, first in LG Electronics (LG) black-label phone series has become the favourite treat of handset buyers worldwide. The phone from LG, a leader in consumer electronics and mobile communications, officially débuted in London, U.K. in early May and continued its tour to China, Russia, Mexico, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Turkey, Iran and U.A.E.. There are still upcoming launch events in other cities around the world. The earliest event is scheduled on May 29 in Bangkok. The phone has been sparking a buzz among trendsetters and socialites in every fashion capital.
Mr. Mun-Hwa Park, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company, said, “The Chocolate phone is for discerning customers, in every market worldwide, who view mobile phones as fashion statements. LG is now positioning its mobile handsets as premium products and this stunning phone is just the beginning. The global launch has been extremely successful and we are already seeing a flood of reorders.”
More than half a million Chocolate Phones have been sold worldwide in the four weeks since the global launch in London, where the phone has already sold out. Retailers there are anxiously awaiting additional shipments, and there are long waiting lists of customers with a craving for Chocolate. The phone has also taken the No. 1 best seller position at Carphone Warehouse, the largest European mobile phone retail chain. It also took the top sales spot in Mexico, with 25% market share, beating Motorola’s Razr when it was launched there. Saudi retailers have already signed numerous pre-release sales contracts for the phone, anticipating a huge demand. It is no wonder why the Chocolate phone was chosen for the cover of Swedish mobile phone specialty magazine Mobil, which touted it as the next million unit seller after Razr.
The Chocolate Phone’s success results from the combination of its excellent design, marketing and a proactive sales strategy. LG has hired Colleen McLoughlan, fashion icon and girlfriend of premier leaguer Wayne Rooney, as UK’s primary Chocolate phone ambassador. She mentioned, “The LG Chocolate phone is working as an accessory for any outfit. It’s unique, sleek and exactly the right size to pop into any handbag for any occasion. The black and red theme really makes this phone stand out and the touch sensitive buttons make it beautiful.”
The Chocolate phones have also been presented as gifts for celebrities like Pierce Brosnan, Gwyneth Paltrow and Claudia Shiffer in London launch event. The strategy to position the phone in the luxury market was a great success. In Taiwan, a huge buzz was created prior to the launch event, because of a massive outdoor advertising campaign, and buzz among bloggers. LG use of locale tailored marketing strategies and securing of sales channels through major retailers, led to the incredible sales success.
Though the Chocolate phone phenomenon is expected to continue for the time being, LG is already planning the next move to secure its premium position in global mobile industry, now being established.
Mr. Mun-Hwa Park, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company, said, “The Chocolate phone is for discerning customers, in every market worldwide, who view mobile phones as fashion statements. LG is now positioning its mobile handsets as premium products and this stunning phone is just the beginning. The global launch has been extremely successful and we are already seeing a flood of reorders.”More than half a million Chocolate Phones have been sold worldwide in the four weeks since the global launch in London, where the phone has already sold out. Retailers there are anxiously awaiting additional shipments, and there are long waiting lists of customers with a craving for Chocolate. The phone has also taken the No. 1 best seller position at Carphone Warehouse, the largest European mobile phone retail chain. It also took the top sales spot in Mexico, with 25% market share, beating Motorola’s Razr when it was launched there. Saudi retailers have already signed numerous pre-release sales contracts for the phone, anticipating a huge demand. It is no wonder why the Chocolate phone was chosen for the cover of Swedish mobile phone specialty magazine Mobil, which touted it as the next million unit seller after Razr.
The Chocolate Phone’s success results from the combination of its excellent design, marketing and a proactive sales strategy. LG has hired Colleen McLoughlan, fashion icon and girlfriend of premier leaguer Wayne Rooney, as UK’s primary Chocolate phone ambassador. She mentioned, “The LG Chocolate phone is working as an accessory for any outfit. It’s unique, sleek and exactly the right size to pop into any handbag for any occasion. The black and red theme really makes this phone stand out and the touch sensitive buttons make it beautiful.” The Chocolate phones have also been presented as gifts for celebrities like Pierce Brosnan, Gwyneth Paltrow and Claudia Shiffer in London launch event. The strategy to position the phone in the luxury market was a great success. In Taiwan, a huge buzz was created prior to the launch event, because of a massive outdoor advertising campaign, and buzz among bloggers. LG use of locale tailored marketing strategies and securing of sales channels through major retailers, led to the incredible sales success.
Though the Chocolate phone phenomenon is expected to continue for the time being, LG is already planning the next move to secure its premium position in global mobile industry, now being established.
AMD launches Live! entertainment PC platform
SUNNYVALE, CALIF. -- May 31, 2006 --AMD (NYSE: AMD) announced today the next milestone in digital entertainment with the AMD LIVE!™ PC — a full-featured, easy-to-use media center PC, designed to enable consumers to organize, distribute, share, and enjoy their content collection throughout the home and on the go. Leading OEMs including Acer, Alienware, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, Gateway, HP, Sahara, and Tsinghua Tongfang, as well as system builders in North America, Western Europe, and China, will have AMD LIVE! PCs, powered by the award-winning AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor, starting in June. The AMD LIVE! Entertainment Suite, a collection of services and applications designed to enhance the PC experience, is also available today at www.amdlive.com.
“The AMD LIVE! PC and AMD LIVE! Entertainment Suite represent the culmination of industry-leading companies collaborating around open standards to deliver compelling entertainment solutions,” said Bob Brewer, corporate vice president, Desktop Business, AMD. “With the AMD LIVE! PC, AMD begins delivering on its vision for merging broadcast TV content with interactive, personalized broadband applications and services, all without disrupting the devices already accepted and used by consumers in their homes today.”
The AMD LIVE! PC is designed to help consumers get more enjoyment out of their digital media by consolidating their content in a central location and delivering the tools to help them easily and seamlessly access that content through the devices they already have.
“Today customers are looking for PCs that will allow them to view, interact and play new content from broadcast television to music to games,” said Tom Anderson, vice president of marketing, global consumer PCs, Personal Systems Group, HP. “By offering AMD LIVE! branded PCs, our customers will have the ability to buy a PC that will meet their evolving entertainment needs.”
“We’ve seen remarkable enthusiasm for Windows XP Media Center Edition PCs, which enable consumers to enjoy their photos, music, TV shows and movies throughout the home,” said Mike Sievert, corporate vice president, Windows Client Marketing at Microsoft. “By collaborating with AMD to deliver a powerful combination of digital entertainment software on a strong media platform, Microsoft is helping to provide consumers with rich, engaging experiences.”
The first solutions to be offered in the AMD LIVE! Entertainment Suite include AMD LIVE! On Demand powered by Orb Networks: a service that streams live or pre-recorded television programs, photos, music and movies to many common Web-connected devices; AMD LIVE! Compress: a tool that optimizes recorded television content in order to save space and time, enabling customers to save up to 10 times as many TV shows on their PC; AMD LIVE! Network Magic: an easy to use service that allows users to set up, manage and secure their home network; AMD LIVE! LogMeIn: a service providing users the ability to remotely control their AMD LIVE! PC to obtain access to content, files and programs from anywhere; and AMD LIVE! Media Vault™: a service that can automatically back-up users’ digital content collection to a secure online server. Once registered and activated, AMD LIVE! PC users will receive 25GB of free storage to safely store their personal photos, home movies and music collections.
Many of these applications and services are available for free download beginning today from AMD at www.amdlive.com. Over time, the website will evolve into a repository of tips and tools to help consumers build out their entertainment world. With home networks, and using technology such as Microsoft Media Center Extender, the site will be available both in a “two-foot” Internet in the study and “10-foot” television experience in the living room.
“Our vision for AMD LIVE! is to apply the power and flexibility of AMD64 processors in ways that help consumers to get a richer entertainment experience when and where they want, using their favorite entertainment components and devices,” said Joe Menard, corporate vice president, Consumer Business Segment, AMD. “Moving forward, our mission is to put in place the additional technology and expand the ecosystem to make these new experiences even more simple and enjoyable.”
AMD recently announced their agreement with STMicroelectronics to develop world-class, high-definition networked set-top box solutions for consumers to connect to a desktop or notebook PC, transforming the TV experience from traditional and “linear” to a new, interactive experience. AMD and STMicroelectronics will demonstrate this solution from June 6-9 at Computex in Taipei, Taiwan.
AMD LIVE! PCs will improve consumers’ connectivity by enabling their PC to stream music through their entertainment center, view and share photos on the TV, burn recorded TV shows, videos, music and pictures to a DVD or CD, or transfer this same content to a notebook, MP3, portable media player (PMP) or personal digital assistant (PDA). Consumers will be able to build their entertainment world at their pace with AMD LIVE! PCs designed for flexibility, built for longevity and engineered for the future.
“The AMD LIVE! PC and AMD LIVE! Entertainment Suite represent the culmination of industry-leading companies collaborating around open standards to deliver compelling entertainment solutions,” said Bob Brewer, corporate vice president, Desktop Business, AMD. “With the AMD LIVE! PC, AMD begins delivering on its vision for merging broadcast TV content with interactive, personalized broadband applications and services, all without disrupting the devices already accepted and used by consumers in their homes today.” The AMD LIVE! PC is designed to help consumers get more enjoyment out of their digital media by consolidating their content in a central location and delivering the tools to help them easily and seamlessly access that content through the devices they already have.
“Today customers are looking for PCs that will allow them to view, interact and play new content from broadcast television to music to games,” said Tom Anderson, vice president of marketing, global consumer PCs, Personal Systems Group, HP. “By offering AMD LIVE! branded PCs, our customers will have the ability to buy a PC that will meet their evolving entertainment needs.”
“We’ve seen remarkable enthusiasm for Windows XP Media Center Edition PCs, which enable consumers to enjoy their photos, music, TV shows and movies throughout the home,” said Mike Sievert, corporate vice president, Windows Client Marketing at Microsoft. “By collaborating with AMD to deliver a powerful combination of digital entertainment software on a strong media platform, Microsoft is helping to provide consumers with rich, engaging experiences.”
The first solutions to be offered in the AMD LIVE! Entertainment Suite include AMD LIVE! On Demand powered by Orb Networks: a service that streams live or pre-recorded television programs, photos, music and movies to many common Web-connected devices; AMD LIVE! Compress: a tool that optimizes recorded television content in order to save space and time, enabling customers to save up to 10 times as many TV shows on their PC; AMD LIVE! Network Magic: an easy to use service that allows users to set up, manage and secure their home network; AMD LIVE! LogMeIn: a service providing users the ability to remotely control their AMD LIVE! PC to obtain access to content, files and programs from anywhere; and AMD LIVE! Media Vault™: a service that can automatically back-up users’ digital content collection to a secure online server. Once registered and activated, AMD LIVE! PC users will receive 25GB of free storage to safely store their personal photos, home movies and music collections.
Many of these applications and services are available for free download beginning today from AMD at www.amdlive.com. Over time, the website will evolve into a repository of tips and tools to help consumers build out their entertainment world. With home networks, and using technology such as Microsoft Media Center Extender, the site will be available both in a “two-foot” Internet in the study and “10-foot” television experience in the living room.
“Our vision for AMD LIVE! is to apply the power and flexibility of AMD64 processors in ways that help consumers to get a richer entertainment experience when and where they want, using their favorite entertainment components and devices,” said Joe Menard, corporate vice president, Consumer Business Segment, AMD. “Moving forward, our mission is to put in place the additional technology and expand the ecosystem to make these new experiences even more simple and enjoyable.”
AMD recently announced their agreement with STMicroelectronics to develop world-class, high-definition networked set-top box solutions for consumers to connect to a desktop or notebook PC, transforming the TV experience from traditional and “linear” to a new, interactive experience. AMD and STMicroelectronics will demonstrate this solution from June 6-9 at Computex in Taipei, Taiwan.
AMD LIVE! PCs will improve consumers’ connectivity by enabling their PC to stream music through their entertainment center, view and share photos on the TV, burn recorded TV shows, videos, music and pictures to a DVD or CD, or transfer this same content to a notebook, MP3, portable media player (PMP) or personal digital assistant (PDA). Consumers will be able to build their entertainment world at their pace with AMD LIVE! PCs designed for flexibility, built for longevity and engineered for the future.
The BenQ-Siemens A38 and the BenQ-Siemens A58
The BenQ-Siemens A38 and the BenQ-Siemens A58 are both beautiful accessories and reliable companions in daily mobile life
BenQ Mobile’s new economy class features design, function and quality
Munich, May 24, 2006 | BenQ Mobile ’s new economy class models combine modern design and professional functionality. Both the design-oriented BenQ-Siemens A38 and the business-oriented BenQ-Siemens A58 with integrated Bluetooth technology offer top-class quality and optimal reliability at affordable prices. Because of their ergonomic design and clear menu navigation, the new economy class models can be operated conveniently in every situation of daily life. Focusing on the most important functions, they provide everything one could want for mobile telephone calls and data transfer. BenQ Mobile has thought of everything to make life on the move more pleasant: an organizer, a large address book as well as various mobile games which are just some of the versatile features of the new A Class mobiles.
The BenQ-Siemens A38 – the new economy class model for speech telephony
The BenQ-Siemens A38 is perfectly suited for all those who want to use their mobiles for making calls without sacrificing reliability and modern design. The classic, slender bar form (103.5 x 45.5 x 18.75 mm) fits snugly into the hand. The structurally outstanding function keys in contrasting colors located above the keypad are particularly eye-catching. The A38 features a 1.4 inch color display with “Color super-twist nematic” (CSTN) LCD display technology. 60,500 colors, 96x64 pixels ensure outstanding legibility.
Forgot your best friend’s number? Thanks to the large address book in the BenQ-Siemens A38 (up to 300 entries) no phone number needs to be memorized. Moreover, the mobile phone can archive up to 300 text messages, and the Privacy Manager for incoming calls protects the user from undesired calls. The Privacy Manager couldn’t be easier - simply activate your list of pre-installed phone numbers from which you don`t wish to receive calls. Apart from 32-chord ringtones, the standard features of this solid phone also include an alarm clock, a world clock, a calendar and a calculator, as well as various mobile games. The long standby time of up to 286 hours and talk time of up to 248 minutes make the BenQ-Siemens A 38 a reliable companion in daily life. The Headsets HES-104 and HES-108, available as original accessories, provide hands-free talking in digital voice quality.
The BenQ-Siemens A38 will be available in the color variations “Bold Charcoal” and “X-treme Gray” from July 2006 in Europe . Market entry in Asia will ensue in August 2006. In Latin America , the mobile phone will be on retail sale from September 2006. Prices will be determined locally.
The BenQ-Siemens A58 – a business mobile with leisure features.
There is no need to forgo professional functions and comprehensive connectivity in the basic mobile segment either. The BenQ-Siemens A58 is an elegant A Class model with business capabilities. The mobile can be networked without cables to other appliances via the integrated Bluetooth interface. The BenQ-Siemens A58 also has a radio frequency connector (RF connector) and a serial interface for wired data links on board, enabling data stored in the phone and settings to be synchronized quickly and simply with a PC. Moreover, the BenQ-Siemens A58 can boast a connection for an external antenna to ensure optimum reception in a car.
The integrated organizer and clear unified contact book for up to 500 contacts make this mobile phone an efficient tool for coordinating both private and professional appointments. The BenQ-Siemens A58 also comes into its own as a dictating machine (recording time of up to 60 minutes). During a meeting, you will be notified discreetly of incoming calls by the vibration alarm and calls can be made in hands-free mode while you are taking notes, looking for files or making coffee.
The clear design of this slender mobile phone focuses on ergonomic shape and intuitive operation. Chromium elements on the sides of the casing provide visual design touches. The clearly structured keypad and the graphics menu on the mobile’s large “Color super-twist nematic” (CSTN) LCD display with 65,536 colors, 128x128 pixels enable everyone to become familiar with the operation of the device in no time. The mobile phone can also be personalized with individual MP3 ringtones.
A selection of headsets and car kits with Bluetooth technology is available as original accessories such as the new Car Kit Bluetooth Easy HKW-100. This product is a compact and flexible plug & play solution which offers the driver easy and secure operation due to the versatile positioning of its external keypad’s integrated microphone.
The BenQ-Siemens A58 will be available in Europe in the colors “Carbon Black” and “Mercury Silver” from August 2006. Prices will be determined locally.
BenQ Mobile’s new economy class features design, function and quality
Munich, May 24, 2006 | BenQ Mobile ’s new economy class models combine modern design and professional functionality. Both the design-oriented BenQ-Siemens A38 and the business-oriented BenQ-Siemens A58 with integrated Bluetooth technology offer top-class quality and optimal reliability at affordable prices. Because of their ergonomic design and clear menu navigation, the new economy class models can be operated conveniently in every situation of daily life. Focusing on the most important functions, they provide everything one could want for mobile telephone calls and data transfer. BenQ Mobile has thought of everything to make life on the move more pleasant: an organizer, a large address book as well as various mobile games which are just some of the versatile features of the new A Class mobiles. 
The BenQ-Siemens A38 – the new economy class model for speech telephony The BenQ-Siemens A38 is perfectly suited for all those who want to use their mobiles for making calls without sacrificing reliability and modern design. The classic, slender bar form (103.5 x 45.5 x 18.75 mm) fits snugly into the hand. The structurally outstanding function keys in contrasting colors located above the keypad are particularly eye-catching. The A38 features a 1.4 inch color display with “Color super-twist nematic” (CSTN) LCD display technology. 60,500 colors, 96x64 pixels ensure outstanding legibility.
Forgot your best friend’s number? Thanks to the large address book in the BenQ-Siemens A38 (up to 300 entries) no phone number needs to be memorized. Moreover, the mobile phone can archive up to 300 text messages, and the Privacy Manager for incoming calls protects the user from undesired calls. The Privacy Manager couldn’t be easier - simply activate your list of pre-installed phone numbers from which you don`t wish to receive calls. Apart from 32-chord ringtones, the standard features of this solid phone also include an alarm clock, a world clock, a calendar and a calculator, as well as various mobile games. The long standby time of up to 286 hours and talk time of up to 248 minutes make the BenQ-Siemens A 38 a reliable companion in daily life. The Headsets HES-104 and HES-108, available as original accessories, provide hands-free talking in digital voice quality.
The BenQ-Siemens A38 will be available in the color variations “Bold Charcoal” and “X-treme Gray” from July 2006 in Europe . Market entry in Asia will ensue in August 2006. In Latin America , the mobile phone will be on retail sale from September 2006. Prices will be determined locally.
The BenQ-Siemens A58 – a business mobile with leisure features.There is no need to forgo professional functions and comprehensive connectivity in the basic mobile segment either. The BenQ-Siemens A58 is an elegant A Class model with business capabilities. The mobile can be networked without cables to other appliances via the integrated Bluetooth interface. The BenQ-Siemens A58 also has a radio frequency connector (RF connector) and a serial interface for wired data links on board, enabling data stored in the phone and settings to be synchronized quickly and simply with a PC. Moreover, the BenQ-Siemens A58 can boast a connection for an external antenna to ensure optimum reception in a car.
The integrated organizer and clear unified contact book for up to 500 contacts make this mobile phone an efficient tool for coordinating both private and professional appointments. The BenQ-Siemens A58 also comes into its own as a dictating machine (recording time of up to 60 minutes). During a meeting, you will be notified discreetly of incoming calls by the vibration alarm and calls can be made in hands-free mode while you are taking notes, looking for files or making coffee.
The clear design of this slender mobile phone focuses on ergonomic shape and intuitive operation. Chromium elements on the sides of the casing provide visual design touches. The clearly structured keypad and the graphics menu on the mobile’s large “Color super-twist nematic” (CSTN) LCD display with 65,536 colors, 128x128 pixels enable everyone to become familiar with the operation of the device in no time. The mobile phone can also be personalized with individual MP3 ringtones. A selection of headsets and car kits with Bluetooth technology is available as original accessories such as the new Car Kit Bluetooth Easy HKW-100. This product is a compact and flexible plug & play solution which offers the driver easy and secure operation due to the versatile positioning of its external keypad’s integrated microphone.
The BenQ-Siemens A58 will be available in Europe in the colors “Carbon Black” and “Mercury Silver” from August 2006. Prices will be determined locally.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
STAY COOL THIS SUMMER WITH FUJIFILM'S NEW FINEPIX Z3
Continuing its history of developing digital cameras that look as good as the pictures they take, Fujifilm today announced the launch of the FinePix Z3, the latest model in Fujifilm's slim and stylish Z-Series of digital cameras and the successor to the FinePix Z1.
With an updated body and a new, funky second color – metallic blue – to go along with the traditional silver, the FinePix Z3 appeals to the most fashion-conscious consumer searching for an ultra-portable digicam that looks good as it takes great pictures.
Taking memorable, high-quality photographs while out on the town with friends at a restaurant or other nighttime spot is a challenging exercise for any owner of a compact digital camera. These picture-worthy moments often are snapped in close proximity to the subject and in low light, conditions that can lead to blurry photos, 'washed out' subjects and backgrounds lacking in detail.With a 6th generation, 5.1 MegaPixel Super CCD sensor and a 2nd generation RP (Real Photo) Processor on board, the delete button may be one of the least-used controls on the FinePix Z3. The controls that will spell the end for those spoiled shots include:
Picture Stabilization
The FinePix Z3 combines higher light sensitivities (up to ISO 1600) with faster shutter speeds to stabilize pictures and reduce blur caused by both camera shake and subject movement. To make it easy for FinePix Z3 users to achieve blur-free results, Fujifilm has added a convenient 'Picture Stabilization' button to the FinePix Z3.
i-Flash
The FinePix Z3's Intelligent-Flash system, or "i-Flash", is more advanced than similar flash systems because it can detect more accurately the subtle lighting differences within a scene, and then light the subject accordingly with a variety of flash intensities. If the subject is off center and standing under a streetlight, the i-Flash system will correct the exposure automatically. i-Flash leads to pictures with more natural looking subjects and backgrounds that are full of bright and crisp detail.
"Natural Light" Shooting Mode
This mode preserves the scene mood and enhances background detail by shooting with faster shutter speeds at higher light sensitivities (if necessary) with a suppressed flash. This mode is perfect for low light moments that would otherwise be ruined by a powerful flash or situations where the use of flash is inappropriate.
Users can also experience the benefits of Natural Light through a feature called the 'Dual Shooting Mode'. In this mode the FinePix Z3 quickly shoots two images in rapid succession – one with and one without the flash – saving both. This convenient function, which is unique to Fujifilm digital cameras, allows for an on-the-spot picture comparison by the user, who can decide which photo is preferred.
In addition to these innovations, the FinePix Z3 has a number of other noteworthy features:
A reinforced, scratch-resistant, 2.5-inch LCD with a 230,000-pixel resolution and Fujifilm's glare-reducing CV Film for better viewing in direct light.
A high-quality, non-extending, refractive 3x optical zoom lens from Fujinon that keeps the FinePix Z3 thin.
Fourteen pre-programmed scene positions that trigger optimal settings based on the surrounding conditions.
VGA movie recording of 30 frames per second with sound.
The FinePix Z3 features 10MB of internal memory, a convenient feature that ensures extra storage space should the user want to squeeze in a couple of additional shots once their xD Picture Card is full.
"The FinePix Z3 has combined Fujifilm's rich photographic legacy with the style and sophistication that made the FinePix Z1 such a popular digital camera," explained David Troy, Senior Product Manager, Consumer Digital Cameras, Electronic Imaging Division, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. "With industry leading innovations such as Picture Stabilization and the i-Flash system, along with its sleek design and cool new color, the FinePix Z3 is sure to turn heads."
The FinePix Z3 will debut in July 2006 at a retail price of $279.95.
LG Unveils the World’s First Digital Mobile Broadcasting MP3 Player
LG Electronics (LG), a leader in consumer electronics and mobile communications, has launched the first integrated-memory MP3 Player with Mobile Broadcasting (DMB) reception. The compact FM35 measures just 52mm wide, 92mm long and 14mm thick. It gives consumers an added choice in LG’s DMB lineup, which includes mobile handsets, notebook PCs and PDA's with DMB functionality, offering more choices to customers.
Mr. Si-Bum Park, the marketing head of LG Electronics said, “The FM35 is the slimmest and most compact DMB device available. It has 2GB of integrated memory, so users will be able to carry all of their favourite songs with them. We offer many options in our DMB product line so consumers can choose the mobile TVs that best fit their lifestyles. LG will secure leadership in the mobile broadcasting device market by continuing to update and expand our DMB product line.”
The FM35’s minimalist design and black-and-white façade create a polished look for this high-tech device. It has a 2.4-inch 16:9 aspect ratio LCD display, which allows the viewers to see vivid details of the digital broadcasts. A 360-degree rotating DMB antenna guarantees high-quality reception and 2GB of integrated flash memory store up to 500 music files. The device supports popular audio file formats including MP3, WMA, OGG, AVI and ASF. It allows users to multitask, listening to music and viewing pictures at the same time.
Other features include lithium ion polymer battery which can be recharged through the USB cable or connection of the mobile phone cable. Users can watch four hours of DMB broadcasts or listen to 55 hours of music between charges. The FM35 is also capable to storing images and text files downloaded from a PC, allowing users to access the files on-the-go. The DMB MP3 player also features ultra high-speed file transfer capability through its USB 2.0 and a powerful broadcasting output of 18mW.
LG expects the FM35 to further boost business in the mobile device business. The company will continue to lead convergence technology through its mobile broadcasting devices.
Mr. Si-Bum Park, the marketing head of LG Electronics said, “The FM35 is the slimmest and most compact DMB device available. It has 2GB of integrated memory, so users will be able to carry all of their favourite songs with them. We offer many options in our DMB product line so consumers can choose the mobile TVs that best fit their lifestyles. LG will secure leadership in the mobile broadcasting device market by continuing to update and expand our DMB product line.”
The FM35’s minimalist design and black-and-white façade create a polished look for this high-tech device. It has a 2.4-inch 16:9 aspect ratio LCD display, which allows the viewers to see vivid details of the digital broadcasts. A 360-degree rotating DMB antenna guarantees high-quality reception and 2GB of integrated flash memory store up to 500 music files. The device supports popular audio file formats including MP3, WMA, OGG, AVI and ASF. It allows users to multitask, listening to music and viewing pictures at the same time.Other features include lithium ion polymer battery which can be recharged through the USB cable or connection of the mobile phone cable. Users can watch four hours of DMB broadcasts or listen to 55 hours of music between charges. The FM35 is also capable to storing images and text files downloaded from a PC, allowing users to access the files on-the-go. The DMB MP3 player also features ultra high-speed file transfer capability through its USB 2.0 and a powerful broadcasting output of 18mW.
LG expects the FM35 to further boost business in the mobile device business. The company will continue to lead convergence technology through its mobile broadcasting devices.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
The smallest of Nokia Eseries, the Nokia E50 business device for mobile professionals
Espoo, Finland - Nokia (NYSE:NOK) today announced the latest addition to the Nokia Eseries family of business devices, the Nokia E50. With excellent voice, email and data capabilities, the Nokia E50 offers enterprises a cost-efficient way to extend mobility to a broader range of employees, enabling them to access company telephony and business applications whenever required. Just as importantly the globally-viable Nokia E50 device is easily and securely managed by a company's IT department through Intellisync Device Management solution.
With classic Nokia design, the small, sleek, and stylish Nokia E50 is also designed for people who want a single phone for both business and leisure use. For example, the device comes equipped with pre-installed business applications, exceptional voice and calling functionality, and the ability to have two phone numbers in one phone, while lifestyle features include an MP3 player and optionally a 1.3 mega pixel camera all packaged in a discreet glossy metallic case with a touch of color.
Built on S60 3rd edition smartphone platform and Symbian OS for enhanced security features and device control, the Nokia E50 supports popular corporate mobile email solutions, including Intellisync Wireless Email by Nokia, BlackBerry Connect, Visto Mobile, Altexia, and Microsoft ActiveSync. The thinnest Nokia Eseries quad-band phone (EGSM 850/900/1800/1900), the Nokia E50 supports GSM networks worldwide, offering clear phone calls and rich voice and calling functionalities. With up to six hours of talk time, the Nokia E50 offers significantly high battery performance for such a small phone.
"Nokia is committed to helping companies realize the full potential of mobility for a variety of employee needs," said Antti Vasara, senior vice president, Mobile Devices, Enterprise Solutions, Nokia. "By designing our enterprise offering of robust and easy-to-use devices, solutions and services to address the entire spectrum of mobility requirements, we are helping businesses to mobilize and manage the entire employee base," he continues.
Enhancing mobile employees' productivity and tangibly reducing costs
With the addition of the Nokia E50 to its portfolio of business class devices, Nokia is continuing to expand workforce mobility by offering advanced call features. The add-on business voice solution enables easy integration with an existing business voice infrastructure (PBX). For example, mobile least cost routing helps companies save on long distance and international calls by routing mobile phone calls through the corporate PBX, thereby removing cost barriers associated with business mobility. Companies with Avaya Communication Manager can already connect the Nokia E50 directly to their company phone networks, using the Avaya one-X Mobile Edition client preloaded on their phones. With Avaya client, the Nokia E50 works like a traditional office phone enabling services such as short number usage, call forwarding, one-touch voice mail and extension dialing. In addition, the phone will include a CD featuring a demonstration of the Avaya one-X Mobile Edition, as well as a client installer.
The Nokia E50 comes with a set of pre-installed business applications that help increase the productivity of mobile professionals. The Nokia Team Suite, part of the Nokia Office Tools offering, helps to facilitate conference calls and to initiate push-to-talk sessions with selected team members easily and fast, through a built-in speakerphone. The Nokia E50 also includes a search function enabling fast queries into critical data such as, contacts, emails and messages. Important business attachments received via email, such as documents, presentations, and spreadsheets, can be swiftly accessed via the Quickoffice viewer.
With classic Nokia design, the small, sleek, and stylish Nokia E50 is also designed for people who want a single phone for both business and leisure use. For example, the device comes equipped with pre-installed business applications, exceptional voice and calling functionality, and the ability to have two phone numbers in one phone, while lifestyle features include an MP3 player and optionally a 1.3 mega pixel camera all packaged in a discreet glossy metallic case with a touch of color.Built on S60 3rd edition smartphone platform and Symbian OS for enhanced security features and device control, the Nokia E50 supports popular corporate mobile email solutions, including Intellisync Wireless Email by Nokia, BlackBerry Connect, Visto Mobile, Altexia, and Microsoft ActiveSync. The thinnest Nokia Eseries quad-band phone (EGSM 850/900/1800/1900), the Nokia E50 supports GSM networks worldwide, offering clear phone calls and rich voice and calling functionalities. With up to six hours of talk time, the Nokia E50 offers significantly high battery performance for such a small phone.
"Nokia is committed to helping companies realize the full potential of mobility for a variety of employee needs," said Antti Vasara, senior vice president, Mobile Devices, Enterprise Solutions, Nokia. "By designing our enterprise offering of robust and easy-to-use devices, solutions and services to address the entire spectrum of mobility requirements, we are helping businesses to mobilize and manage the entire employee base," he continues.
Enhancing mobile employees' productivity and tangibly reducing costs
With the addition of the Nokia E50 to its portfolio of business class devices, Nokia is continuing to expand workforce mobility by offering advanced call features. The add-on business voice solution enables easy integration with an existing business voice infrastructure (PBX). For example, mobile least cost routing helps companies save on long distance and international calls by routing mobile phone calls through the corporate PBX, thereby removing cost barriers associated with business mobility. Companies with Avaya Communication Manager can already connect the Nokia E50 directly to their company phone networks, using the Avaya one-X Mobile Edition client preloaded on their phones. With Avaya client, the Nokia E50 works like a traditional office phone enabling services such as short number usage, call forwarding, one-touch voice mail and extension dialing. In addition, the phone will include a CD featuring a demonstration of the Avaya one-X Mobile Edition, as well as a client installer.The Nokia E50 comes with a set of pre-installed business applications that help increase the productivity of mobile professionals. The Nokia Team Suite, part of the Nokia Office Tools offering, helps to facilitate conference calls and to initiate push-to-talk sessions with selected team members easily and fast, through a built-in speakerphone. The Nokia E50 also includes a search function enabling fast queries into critical data such as, contacts, emails and messages. Important business attachments received via email, such as documents, presentations, and spreadsheets, can be swiftly accessed via the Quickoffice viewer.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
A Part Of The Portable Live, E10
Fun control-Multimedia Player E10 : You can use the E10 with 1.5-inch-wide TFT LCD as a VOD player, flash game player, image viewer, radio, and text viewer. Data control-6G HDD Storage (1,500 Music Files) : E10 is the most effective portable storage for your life convenience. TV remote control-Transformation at Home : The Universal TV Remote Control function has made the E10 more useful than ever.
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- Easy access based on intuitive '4-way button' interface
- Color LCD with dynamic GUI
(1.5 inch TFT-LCD)
- Plays up to 32 hours with internal rechargeable battery
- Supports music file such as MP3, WMA, ASF and OGG Q10
- FM radio and FM recording reservation
- Photo album + Slide show (File Type : JPG **)
- Movie player***
- Voice recording
- Alarm with real-time clock
- Text viewer
- FLASH player + Game (Macromedia Flash Lite 2.0)
- USB 2.0, Ultra Fast Data Transfer
- Easy synchronization on iriver plus 2 which is a digital jukebox program
- Firmware Upgradable
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MSI first in the world to sell AMD X2 Notebooks
MSI today announced the first-in-the-world and best dual core solution, the sensational MSI S271 notebook . This notebook is accessorized with AMD's most powerful X2 dual core, Turion™ 64 X2 Dual Core Platform processor, becoming the best candidate as the best notebook. This brand new MSI S271 comes with a durable and elegant Al-Mg alloy case, high definition Super Glare Type 12" WXGA LCD, embedded ATi UMA graphic interface, and Digital Surround Sound, as well as some top notch features including MSI's Dual CoreCell, 802.11b/g and BlueTooth 2.0 wireless communication. All these features are stored in a compact body, only 2 cm in thickness and less than 2 kgs in weight. In short, MSI S271 is all you have dreamed for. MSI S271 notebook , designed for the business people who are looking for high mobility and high calculation capacity, is built upon the Turion™ 64 X2 core, providing high multitasking efficiency and allowing your work to be done in the shortest time. It uses a full size keyboard, implying you can rapidly enter texts or documents just like you have been doing with a desktop. The Unique Butterfly Touchpad is designed with high sensibility, which results smooth operation in moving a cursor, clicking, scrolling and browsing the web pages.
MSI S271 is equipped with a 12-inch high definition LCD, which comes with perfect 16:10 WXGA ratio and 1280×800 pixels. The embedded ATI RADEON® Xpress200 graphic chip can handle all 3D games and professional graphic design software applications, thus satisfying the needs for work and entertainment. MSI S271 has been designed for the best performance and best hardware arrangement without considering the production cost. It comes with 512M B or 1GB of DDR2 memory and 60 ~ 120GB high capacity HDD, 5400rpm, facilitating user using more applications, even professional ones, concurrently. Furthermore, MSI S271 supports wireless network equipment, such as 802.11b/g wireless network interface supporting 54M bps transfer rate, allowing users surf freely at airports, restaurants, offices etc. The Bluetooth 2.0 wireless communication allows more connections to digital mobile devices and peripherals, which includes PDA, mobile phones, earphones, printers, walkmans, GPS and Bluetooth mouse, etc. Life in the digital era deserves a convenient digital lifestyle.
Equipped with MSI's latest Dual CoreCell ASIC, MSI S271 has successfully optimized its efficiency, silence, and image quality, bringing better efficiency and longer battery time. For the efficiency, the dynamic overclocking technology for CPU and GPU improves the overall processing efficiency and effectively prolongs the battery life. For the silence, Dual CoreCell applies the silence energy saving technology, which reduces the fan operation according to the system detection, to meet the silence requirements. For the image quality, along with Vivid, Dual Core Center technologies, MSI S271 also uses the dynamic boost voltage mode to provide extra voltage to the LCD for displaying not only more vivid, brighter and saturated color, but also genuine color.
MSI S271 is officially in the market now. You may find it in any MSI dealers and authorized retailers, and try it yourself and feel its power and attraction.
GOLDVISH INTRODUCES THE WORLDS MOST EXCLUSIVE DESIGNERS CELL PHONE COLLECTION
Solid gold, top-quality diamonds and advanced technology
There is a new benchmark in the niche market of luxury cell phones and the name is
GoldVish. Never before have gold and diamonds been combined with such refinement with
state of the art mobile phone technology, high-end design and handmade quality. Crafted in the heart of Switzerland, where the watchmakers tradition guarantees utmost precision and attention to detail.
The GoldVish cell phone is designed by Emmanuel Gueit, who manages not only the design department of GoldVish, but also the stringent quality control. Gueit has numerous very successful watch and jewelry designs to his name and is regarded as one of the most talented designers in the industry. And with a choice of 16 models, there is always the perfect GoldVish for every man and woman.
The elegant lines and beautiful presence of this unique cell phone are underlined by the tasteful use of numerous diamonds and top grain croco or stingray leathers for the backside.
And it doesn't matter if you prefer rose, yellow or white 18 crt gold. Platinum is of course an option. And the GoldVish is a true golden phone, because of the solid golden casing. No less than 140 gram of solid gold is used to assemble each GoldVish. The buttons and other details of this remarkable phone are finished with VVS1 top-quality diamonds, of course all with official certificates.
With the introduction of this remarkable cell phone, the Geneva based GoldVish company firmly establishes its position as leading in the exclusive segment of luxury personal communication.
Goldvish Homepage
There is a new benchmark in the niche market of luxury cell phones and the name is
GoldVish. Never before have gold and diamonds been combined with such refinement with
state of the art mobile phone technology, high-end design and handmade quality. Crafted in the heart of Switzerland, where the watchmakers tradition guarantees utmost precision and attention to detail.
The GoldVish cell phone is designed by Emmanuel Gueit, who manages not only the design department of GoldVish, but also the stringent quality control. Gueit has numerous very successful watch and jewelry designs to his name and is regarded as one of the most talented designers in the industry. And with a choice of 16 models, there is always the perfect GoldVish for every man and woman.
The elegant lines and beautiful presence of this unique cell phone are underlined by the tasteful use of numerous diamonds and top grain croco or stingray leathers for the backside.
And it doesn't matter if you prefer rose, yellow or white 18 crt gold. Platinum is of course an option. And the GoldVish is a true golden phone, because of the solid golden casing. No less than 140 gram of solid gold is used to assemble each GoldVish. The buttons and other details of this remarkable phone are finished with VVS1 top-quality diamonds, of course all with official certificates.
With the introduction of this remarkable cell phone, the Geneva based GoldVish company firmly establishes its position as leading in the exclusive segment of luxury personal communication.
Goldvish Homepage
Nokia 5500 Sport: Smartphone with a six-pack
May 10, 2006
Espoo, Finland - On the bank of Iceland's world-famous Blue Lagoon, the Nokia 5500 Sport leaped into the world arena, displaying its sleek, sporty design with an athletic lifestyle appeal. The Nokia 5500 Sport features all the technology that every active-minded consumer needs, and is specially designed to withstand the daily rigours of work and work-out.
"The Nokia 5500 Sport combines the passion and spirit of sports with the latest in mobile communications. It's an ideal companion for an active, urban lifestyle," says Heikki Norta, Senior Vice President, Mobile Phones, Nokia. "There is a very sizeable audience of consumers who demand sport-inspired products, even if they are not professional athletes themselves. The Nokia 5500 Sport offers these consumers a mobile phone suited to their specific needs - during a jog in the park, a day at the beach and even that dress-to-impress first date."
A mode to match your mood
A single button serves to activate three dedicated "modes" - a phone mode to stay in touch, the music mode to unwind or power-up, and the sports mode to help you break a sweat. The Nokia 5500 Sport also offers "text-to-speech" technology. Don't take your eyes off the track or that magazine, just tap the Nokia 5500 Sport and the message is read out to you. In sports mode, the Nokia 5500 Sport reads the status of your workout, allowing you to stay focused on the task, or the excercise, at hand.
When music is on your mind, the Nokia 5500 Sport gives you a jump start. Supporting a multitude of different digital music formats and memory cards of up to 1GB (microSD), the Nokia 5500 Sport can hold approximately 750 songs. With your music collection in hand, every activity has its own soundtrack!
Switched into sports mode, the Nokia 5500 Sport helps you keep track of work or your work-out. The integrated pedometer feature serves to monitor distance walked or calories burnt -during a busy day in the city or that breathtaking cardio session. For extra durability, the Nokia 5500 Sport features an ergonomic stainless steel casing, complemented by a splash and dust resistant shell and rubber grips.The sleek Nokia 5500 Sport is engineered with materials used in the latest high performance running shoes which make it look good on and off the court.
The triband Nokia 5500 Sport (GSM 900/1800/1900) is scheduled to sprint into stores during the summer (3rd quarter) of 2006 and is expected to retail for around 300 EUR before taxes and subsidies.
Espoo, Finland - On the bank of Iceland's world-famous Blue Lagoon, the Nokia 5500 Sport leaped into the world arena, displaying its sleek, sporty design with an athletic lifestyle appeal. The Nokia 5500 Sport features all the technology that every active-minded consumer needs, and is specially designed to withstand the daily rigours of work and work-out.
"The Nokia 5500 Sport combines the passion and spirit of sports with the latest in mobile communications. It's an ideal companion for an active, urban lifestyle," says Heikki Norta, Senior Vice President, Mobile Phones, Nokia. "There is a very sizeable audience of consumers who demand sport-inspired products, even if they are not professional athletes themselves. The Nokia 5500 Sport offers these consumers a mobile phone suited to their specific needs - during a jog in the park, a day at the beach and even that dress-to-impress first date." A mode to match your mood
A single button serves to activate three dedicated "modes" - a phone mode to stay in touch, the music mode to unwind or power-up, and the sports mode to help you break a sweat. The Nokia 5500 Sport also offers "text-to-speech" technology. Don't take your eyes off the track or that magazine, just tap the Nokia 5500 Sport and the message is read out to you. In sports mode, the Nokia 5500 Sport reads the status of your workout, allowing you to stay focused on the task, or the excercise, at hand.
When music is on your mind, the Nokia 5500 Sport gives you a jump start. Supporting a multitude of different digital music formats and memory cards of up to 1GB (microSD), the Nokia 5500 Sport can hold approximately 750 songs. With your music collection in hand, every activity has its own soundtrack!
Switched into sports mode, the Nokia 5500 Sport helps you keep track of work or your work-out. The integrated pedometer feature serves to monitor distance walked or calories burnt -during a busy day in the city or that breathtaking cardio session. For extra durability, the Nokia 5500 Sport features an ergonomic stainless steel casing, complemented by a splash and dust resistant shell and rubber grips.The sleek Nokia 5500 Sport is engineered with materials used in the latest high performance running shoes which make it look good on and off the court.The triband Nokia 5500 Sport (GSM 900/1800/1900) is scheduled to sprint into stores during the summer (3rd quarter) of 2006 and is expected to retail for around 300 EUR before taxes and subsidies.
ATI Boosts Performance and Productivity of Today's Notebook Computers with New Radeon® Xpress™ 1100 Series
ATI Technologies Inc. is squeezing longer life and more performance into today's notebook computers with the introduction of the new Radeon® Xpress™ 1100 series of chipsets, supporting AMD's Turion™ 64 X2 mobile technology. The Radeon Xpress 1100 series is built to deliver the ultimate mobile computing experience on the AMD platform, including industry-leading battery life, a 33 percent faster graphics core, and support for Microsoft Windows Vista. Whether for work or for play, the Radeon Xpress 1100 series is designed to squeeze the maximum productivity and performance out of today's notebooks, while still resulting in ever thinner and lighter designs due to its power- and heat-efficient architecture. The Radeon Xpress 1100 series will be available through leading notebook OEMs, including Fujitsu-Siemens Computers, Gateway, and HP.
"As industry leaders, ATI and AMD share a common goal to improve the mobile computing experience by increasing and optimizing performance, while driving thin and light notebook designs. AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology has been designed for that purpose, with long battery life and reliability. When combined with ATI's Radeon Xpress 1100 series of chipsets, the two complementary technologies, designed for power efficiency and performance, deliver a leading-edge mobile computing experience," said Chris Cloran, vice president, mobile division, AMD.
The Radeon Xpress 1100 series optimizes performance for the mobile world, providing advanced functionality for today's graphics-intensive business applications, the latest 3D games, and high-quality multimedia and digital entertainment. Features include:
Epic battery life - The Radeon Xpress 1100 series eliminates the need for outlet hounds to hunt down power at airports and cafes, and ensures productive trips for the entire length of long flights, whether it's from New York to Los Angeles or London to Moscow. The Radeon Xpress 1100 series includes ATI's fifth-generation power management technology, Powerplay™, that automatically adjusts the balance between performance and power consumption based on the workload. Through a combination of hardware and software, Powerplay optimizes the clock speed and voltage of the Radeon graphics core, and the LCD refresh rate to extend battery life. In combination with AMD PowerNow!™ technology, a key feature designed into AMD Turion 64 mobile technology, the Radeon Xpress 1100 series with Powerplay delivers the longest battery life yet in an AMD mobile platform.
Faster graphics, better multimedia - Delivering 33 percent faster graphics than the Radeon Xpress 200M, the Radeon Xpress 1100 series provides tremendous value in a mobile platform for today and tomorrow. With support for DDR2 up to 667 MHz and DirectX® 9, Radeon Xpress 1100 series notebooks are ideal for media-intensive tasks such as digital content creation, viewing, and editing. Integrated video processing and acceleration makes DVD playback smooth, and the powerful graphics core easily handles the latest 3D games. A view to Microsoft Vista™ - While the latest power and graphics features make the Radeon Xpress 1100 series a tremendous value today, the chipset is also future-proof, providing support for the Microsoft Windows Vista premium experience, including the high-resolution 3D Aero™ user interface, graphically intense applications and flawless high-definition content playback. Not only does this ensure that notebook manufacturers and users get the most from their mobile computing investments, but it also makes certain that users can take advantage of all that Windows Vista has to offer upon its release.
"The ATI Radeon Xpress 1100 series of chipsets for AMD-based notebook platforms delivers mobile computing at its best. With industry-leading battery life, superior graphics and digital media capabilities, and support for Microsoft Windows Vista, the ATI platform powered by AMD Turion 64 X2 mobile technology is well-suited for businesses and consumers alike," said Phil Eisler, senior vice president and general manager, Integrated and Mobile Business Unit, ATI Technologies. "ATI's chipset business is poised for further success with the introduction of this new family of offerings, and continuing innovation in the chipset market that will bear fruit in the weeks and months to come."
For more information on the Radeon Xpress 1100 series of chipsets supporting AMD's new Turion 64 X2 mobile technology, visit ATI online at http://www.ati.com/products/mobile.html.
SONY UNVEILS WORLD’S FIRST BLU-RAY NOTEBOOK COMPUTER
New VAIO PC Offers the Ultimate in High-Definition
SAN DIEGO, May 16, 2006 – Sony today took the wraps off the world’s first Blu-ray Disc enabled notebook computer-- the VAIO® AR which will be available this summer.
Part of a series, the VAIO AR comes in two different configurations: Premium and Standard. The AR Premium version plays Blu-ray Disc high-definition content, so you can enjoy movies in full 1080p HD resolution. The notebook has a17-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) widescreen display and uses Sony's XBRITE Hi-Color™ LCD technology.
For those who prefer to watch content on a larger screen, the AR model also has an HDMI™ connector and included cable that connects to high-definition televisions for a larger viewing experience.
In addition to supporting HD playback, the VAIO AR notebook is a multimedia powerhouse with the capability to record high-definition camcorder content to Blu-ray Discs. Now aspiring moviemakers can shoot, edit and burn their HD creation on a PC -- all in native 1080 resolution.
Using an extensive suite of dedicated software applications, you can also edit high-definition footage and share it on Sony high-capacity BD-R and BD-RE Blu-ray Discs (up to 50 GB) or on traditional DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/+RW capitalizing on flexible storage, playback and recording.
“The VAIO AR has the ability to capture, edit and record in HD on a notebook PC right out of the gate,” said Mike Abary, vice president of VAIO product marketing at Sony Electronics in the U.S. “Combined with unsurpassed storage capability our new Blu-ray Disc enabled notebook computer offers users with limitless creative possibilities.”
Luxuriously designed and powerfully equipped, the AR Premium is available in a high gloss, piano-black finish with silver trim and an illuminated VAIO logo. It also has the latest Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology for processor-heavy multi-tasking and high-definition video editing.
Let Me Entertain You
Packed with a host of entertainment features, the AR will ship with Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition 2005 and includes a built-in standard-definition NTSC
TV tuner (select models) and onboard TV controls, so you can watch and record live television.
The AR Premium also incorporates an NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600 graphics card featuring 256MB dedicated video memory. It is ideal for handling high-definition content, television broadcast and DVD playback and bringing gamers closer to the action. The AR series also incorporates a camera and microphone allowing users to chat online with friends and family.
The AR Standard model will start at about $1,800, while the AR Premium Blu-ray Disc enabled model will go for about $3,500. The Premium model will be shipped with the Sony Pictures Entertainment Blu-ray Disc release, “House of Flying Daggers,” providing a high-definition experience on the PC right out of the box.
The VAIO AR series will be available online at www.sonystyle.com and at Sony Style® stores or select retailers around the country.
SAN DIEGO, May 16, 2006 – Sony today took the wraps off the world’s first Blu-ray Disc enabled notebook computer-- the VAIO® AR which will be available this summer.
Part of a series, the VAIO AR comes in two different configurations: Premium and Standard. The AR Premium version plays Blu-ray Disc high-definition content, so you can enjoy movies in full 1080p HD resolution. The notebook has a17-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) widescreen display and uses Sony's XBRITE Hi-Color™ LCD technology.For those who prefer to watch content on a larger screen, the AR model also has an HDMI™ connector and included cable that connects to high-definition televisions for a larger viewing experience.
In addition to supporting HD playback, the VAIO AR notebook is a multimedia powerhouse with the capability to record high-definition camcorder content to Blu-ray Discs. Now aspiring moviemakers can shoot, edit and burn their HD creation on a PC -- all in native 1080 resolution.
Using an extensive suite of dedicated software applications, you can also edit high-definition footage and share it on Sony high-capacity BD-R and BD-RE Blu-ray Discs (up to 50 GB) or on traditional DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/+RW capitalizing on flexible storage, playback and recording.
“The VAIO AR has the ability to capture, edit and record in HD on a notebook PC right out of the gate,” said Mike Abary, vice president of VAIO product marketing at Sony Electronics in the U.S. “Combined with unsurpassed storage capability our new Blu-ray Disc enabled notebook computer offers users with limitless creative possibilities.”
Luxuriously designed and powerfully equipped, the AR Premium is available in a high gloss, piano-black finish with silver trim and an illuminated VAIO logo. It also has the latest Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology for processor-heavy multi-tasking and high-definition video editing.
Let Me Entertain You
Packed with a host of entertainment features, the AR will ship with Microsoft® Windows® Media Center Edition 2005 and includes a built-in standard-definition NTSC
TV tuner (select models) and onboard TV controls, so you can watch and record live television.
The AR Premium also incorporates an NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7600 graphics card featuring 256MB dedicated video memory. It is ideal for handling high-definition content, television broadcast and DVD playback and bringing gamers closer to the action. The AR series also incorporates a camera and microphone allowing users to chat online with friends and family.
The AR Standard model will start at about $1,800, while the AR Premium Blu-ray Disc enabled model will go for about $3,500. The Premium model will be shipped with the Sony Pictures Entertainment Blu-ray Disc release, “House of Flying Daggers,” providing a high-definition experience on the PC right out of the box.
The VAIO AR series will be available online at www.sonystyle.com and at Sony Style® stores or select retailers around the country.
Monday, May 15, 2006
HP iPAQ hw6940 Mobile Messenger series
The HP iPAQ hw6900 Mobile Messenger provides all the essentials to keep your business running even when you're away from the office -- phone, e-mail, and more secure access to business-critical information. At the same time, let your HP iPAQ keep life fun using GPS Navigation, the HP Photosmart Camera, and Microsoft® Windows Media Player 10 Mobile to play your digital music and videos.
Features:
• iTALK -- Quad-band GSM technology delivers high quality mobile voice4 and data services5 with roaming capabilities across the world.
• iCONNECT -- A variety of integrated wireless technologies, including GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth let you connect and communicate in and away from the office.1,2
• iFIND -- Transform your HP iPAQ into a personal guide to get you where you need to go with the built-in GPS receiver.3
• iWORK -- Read and respond to e-mail using powerful solutions that help maintain your businesses' security. A Mini-SD slot is available to add memory as you need it or to exchange files between your HP iPAQ and another device.
• iCREATE -- The built-in HP Photosmart Camera allows you to take a quick photo and share it wirelessly from your handheld.1
• iPLAY -- Your HP iPAQ keeps life fun with Microsoft Windows Media Player® 10 Mobile to play your music and videos, HP Photosmart Mobile Software to show off your photos, and Windows Mobile games to challenge your mind.
• Internet Explorer Mobile, Windows Media® Player Mobile and Microsoft® Office programs for Windows Mobile™
Toshiba to roll out HD-XA1, HD-A1 HD-DVD players in March
The new HD DVD players, HD-XA1 and HD-A1, take advantage of a wide range of advanced capabilities offered the HD DVD format, the next-generation DVD format defined by the DVD Forum. Both models offer superior high definition images, crystal clear audio, and the enhanced functionality delivered by such features as Advanced Navigation using "iHD."
New W700 WALKMAN® Phone launched in Titanium Gold colour
The latest addition to Sony Ericsson’s Walkman® phone family, the W700, will appeal to lovers of classic and discreet design. Available in subtle Titanium Gold the W700 is the 8th Walkman® phone from Sony Ericsson, and it broadens the appeal of the category to new groups of music listeners. Great listening and easy to operate, it combines a top quality music player with a 2 Megapixel camera plus lots of features for fun and work. The Walkman® music player even works with the phone turned-off – great for use on flights.“The W700 builds on the legacy of the first Walkman® phone, the W800. This phone will appeal to anyone who wants a quality music player in their phone for occasional listening,” said Jan Wäreby, Corporate Executive Vice President, Head of Sale and Marketing, Sony Ericsson.
There’s also greater potential to expand the storage capacity. As with all Walkman® phones a Memory Stick PRO Duo is included in the box. The W700 comes with 256MB - enough to hold 6 CDs for occasional music listening. But with up to 2GB versions on the market, enough to hold 47 CDs, there is enough music storage available to entertain on even the longest of journeys.
W700 comes supplied with high quality headset that plugs into a standard connector, so you can connect a favourite headset of your own if you wish. There are also a full range of plug-in music accessories from small portable speakers to car systems available. Music management couldn’t be simpler. All the software and cables you need to rip CDs to your PC and transfer them to the phone is included the box.
The W700 will ship globally during Q2 2006 and be available in Titanium Gold. A Smooth White colour variant will be available in some markets.
AW8D from ABIT – Drifting Redefined
April 17, 2006 - Today sees the launch of the new ABIT AW8D motherboard, based on the Intel 975X express chipset.
The road to ultimate performance is fraught with twists and turns. Handling the hairpin turns of overclocking takes total control – complete interaction between man and machine. One wrong maneuver could mean the difference between crossing the finish line and careening off the track. Does your PC have what it takes to drift into performance nirvana?
Be sure with the ABIT AW8D. Engineered with the finest components and latest technologies, the AW8D gives you the control and stability you need to redline your system for maximum performance. The Intel 975X chipset delivers blistering visual output with not one, but two PCI-E graphics slots. With support for ATI CrossFire, dual-core CPUs, and DDR2-800 memory bristling under the hood, the AW8D-MAX gives you the horsepower to take your PC to the next level.
Take the wheel and shift into high gear with ABIT's µGuruTM interactive system management, which allows you to monitor and overclock your system on-the-fly. Dual native PCI Express Gigabit LAN ensures maximum networking speeds and IEEE 1394 support allows the AW8D to connect to today's high speed peripherals. For the ultimate ride, ABIT's exclusive Silent OTESTM Technology keeps your system cooled with zero noise, allowing you to fully enjoy the Dolby® Master Studio Certified audio. ABIT's AudioMAX 7.1 High Definition audio delivers a signal to noise ratio of over 99dB for the highest audio quality.
Embedded in this beautiful beast you will find specialized PWM design and placement, with the inclusion of a higher and wider heatsink to facilitate excellent heat transfer. To top it off you will find excellent placement of high quality Japanese made capacitors around the high frequency PCI-Express slots to provide stable and durable voltage regulation.
ABIT AW8D has arrived. Let's buckle up!
The road to ultimate performance is fraught with twists and turns. Handling the hairpin turns of overclocking takes total control – complete interaction between man and machine. One wrong maneuver could mean the difference between crossing the finish line and careening off the track. Does your PC have what it takes to drift into performance nirvana?
Be sure with the ABIT AW8D. Engineered with the finest components and latest technologies, the AW8D gives you the control and stability you need to redline your system for maximum performance. The Intel 975X chipset delivers blistering visual output with not one, but two PCI-E graphics slots. With support for ATI CrossFire, dual-core CPUs, and DDR2-800 memory bristling under the hood, the AW8D-MAX gives you the horsepower to take your PC to the next level.Take the wheel and shift into high gear with ABIT's µGuruTM interactive system management, which allows you to monitor and overclock your system on-the-fly. Dual native PCI Express Gigabit LAN ensures maximum networking speeds and IEEE 1394 support allows the AW8D to connect to today's high speed peripherals. For the ultimate ride, ABIT's exclusive Silent OTESTM Technology keeps your system cooled with zero noise, allowing you to fully enjoy the Dolby® Master Studio Certified audio. ABIT's AudioMAX 7.1 High Definition audio delivers a signal to noise ratio of over 99dB for the highest audio quality.
Embedded in this beautiful beast you will find specialized PWM design and placement, with the inclusion of a higher and wider heatsink to facilitate excellent heat transfer. To top it off you will find excellent placement of high quality Japanese made capacitors around the high frequency PCI-Express slots to provide stable and durable voltage regulation.
ABIT AW8D has arrived. Let's buckle up!
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