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China bans physical punishment for Internet addicts
China's Ministry of Health has banned the use of physical punishment to wean teens off the net, months after a boy was beaten to death at an Internet boot camp. Chinese parents have turned to more than 200 organisations offering treatment for Internet "disorders" as the government increasingly warns of unhealthy Internet habits among the young. he death of 15-year-old Deng Senshan, just hours after he checked into an Internet bootcamp in the southwestern Guangxi region in early August, caused a media storm in China.
When intervening to prevent improper use of the Internet, we should ... strictly prohibit restriction of personal freedom and physical punishments," the ministry said in a draft guideline for Internet use by minors, posted on its website. It appeared to have dropped the term "Internet addiction", widely used in earlier ministry documents, perhaps in a bid to calm worried parents who fuelled a mushrooming business of harsh camps to prevent teens from spending hours online.
Posted by | Sun, Nov 08, 2009 - 10:47 AM
Asus delays Eee Keyboard launch
Asus has delayed the launch of its Eee Keyboard, which the company originally said would be launched in the US and Europe in October of 2009 because the device has not yet passed wireless regulation testing, according to the company. However, Asustek said it will take the opportunity to upgrade specifications to meet the changes in market expectations at the new expected launch. In addition to upgrading the CPU and operating system, the company also detailed plans to add capacitive touchscreen capabilities, will maintaining a price point of about US$500. We first spotted the Eee Keyboard at a press briefing back in January 2009.
At CES 2010 in the US, Asustek plans to showcase its latest ultra-thin notebooks, Intel Atom N450-based Eee PCs, a 10-inch tablet PC and several smartbooks. The company may also showcase a 9-inch grayscale e-book reader as well as several Google Android-based smartphones at the show. Intel Atom N470-based netbook will be held back until CeBIT 2010.
Posted by | Sat, Nov 07, 2009 - 06:27 AM
Dell Announces Adamo XPS Laptop - Just 9.9mm Thick!
Last spring Dell set the computing industry abuzz with the introduction of its Adamo brand, and along with it the world’s thinnest laptop PC. Today, the world meets a new champion of thin: The Dell Adamo XPS, measuring 9.99mm or just four-tenths of an inch. Both laptops set new standards for craftsmanship, design and engineering excellence. The pencil-thin Adamo XPS weighs just over 3 pounds and measures 13.39 x 10.71 inches. Dell expects to begin taking orders and shipping the Adamo XPS with Microsoft Windows 7 pre-installed in time for the holidays. The Adamo XPS is priced starting at $1799.
“Our engineers and designers are breaking new ground and throwing away the old rules with the introduction of Adamo XPS,” said Alex Gruzen, senior vice president of Dell consumer products. “We think the Adamo XPS will inspire an emotional connection with anyone who sees it.”
Posted by | Fri, Nov 06, 2009 - 10:08 PM
Where Are The ATI Radeon HD 5800 Series Video Cards?
Have you looked into purchasing an ATI Radeon HD 5870 or 5850 graphics card lately? If you do a search at popular online retailers like Newegg you'll quickly find that not a single Radeon HD 5870 or Radeon HD 5850 is available right now. ATI has also increased the MSRP on the video cards recently, which only makes enthusiasts more frustrated by the whole situation. We contacted Jay Marsden,a Public Relations Manager at AMD this week and asked him when we would see better availability of these killer graphics cards. We all know that TSMC is having issues when it comes to yields on any 40nm wafers, but the situation has to eventually get better right? Read on to see what Jay has to say on behalf of AMD.
We launched with tens of thousands of units in Q3 and into Q4. Admittedly, supply is light right now due to overwhelming demand (although at least one SKU is available as we speak on Newegg.com), but this issue is temporary and will be alleviated quickly. 5800 series volume will continue to ramp up through November, and the overwhelming majority of these parts are headed for the channel. We expect ship hundreds of thousands of 5800 series parts by the end of the quarter.
Posted by | Fri, Nov 06, 2009 - 05:54 PM
Gigabyte P55A Motherboards SATA 6G Support Said To Be Rock Solid
ASUS and Gigabyte recently introduced a number of motherboards to the market that support SATA 6Gb/s technology. Both ASUS and Gigabyte use Marcell SATA 6G controllers, but differ in the way they are being tied into the motherboards chipsets. ASUS uses a bridge chip to connect to the faster PCIe 2.0 bus, while Gigabyte attaches their solution to the older PCIe 1.0 bus. Which implementation is the best method to use? We really don't know yet, as LR has only had a chance to benchmark the ASUS P7P55D-E Premium motherboard with the Seagate XT 2TB SATA 6Gb/s hard drive. We found that SATA 6G is rather useless right now to be honest, so not sure what everyone is getting worked up about right now. Intel will soon enough have USB 3.0 and SATA 6G supported in their chipsets and this subject will be a thing of the past. Gigabyte asked us not to directly post their comments on Legit Reviews, but told us we can rather word it for ourselves. Well, Gigabyte has been asked by a number of reviewers if their P55A series can support CF/SLI without sacrificing performance of either the SATA 6G drive or the video card performance. Gigabyte said that their boards will run both SATA 6G drives and multi-GPU configurations without sacrificing the performance of either. We've had a discussion on this subject in the forums for a few days, so be sure to follow the link below if you'd like to voice your thoughts on the subject. UPDATE: Gigabyte gave us an official statement? Read it below!
Gigabyte has been asked if P55 A series still can support CF/SLI without sacrificing on the performance of Seagate SATA 6G HDD. The answer is yes, we implement SATA 6G on all P55 line up without the sacrifice on both the performance of SATA 6 HDD and the support of CF/SLI. During our testing, Seagate SATA 6G HDD can reach speed they claim on our board or on other platform, in the meantime, you can still run Crossfire or SLI on GIGABYTE P55 A Series without the sacrifice on gaming performance and the performance of current Seagate SATA 6G HDD. The implement of SATA 6G on GIGABYTE’s full P55 lineup gives early adopters a solution at more affordable pricing point.
Posted by | Fri, Nov 06, 2009 - 05:41 PM
Patch 1.01 Released for PC Video Game Dragon Age: Origins
Dragon Age: Origins PC players should stop for a second and download the 13MB Patch 1.01 that came out today. As well as fixing several bugs, the patch--which has already been deployed to Steam players--tweaks the RPG's difficulty by slightly boosting the combat stats of all party members on the 'Normal' setting and making 'Easy' easier. The full changelog is shown below.
- fixed potential corruption of character statistics
- fixed portrait appearance sliders when importing a character from the downloadable Character Creator
- fixed import for preset face settings from the downloadable Character Creator
- made Easy difficulty easier
- slightly increased attack, defense, and damage scores for all party members at Normal difficulty
- fixed video issues when running on a very wide screen display, including ATI Eyefinity displays
Created by the development team behind such critically acclaimed role-playing games as Baldur's Gate, Mass Effect, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Dragon Age: Origins is an original fantasy RPG featuring real-time combat and content spanning an estimated 80 hours in length. Your custom-created hero is one of the few remaining members of the elite Grey Wardens, an ancient order that has sworn to protect the land and its citizens. The news is dire: a corrupted dragon is leading a powerful army of darkspawn to conquer the surrounding territories. In your quest to slay the dragon and cleanse the tainted lands, you'll battle numerous creatures, make critical decisions, and explore dozens of locales.
Posted by | Fri, Nov 06, 2009 - 05:18 PM
The DROID Smartphone by Motorola Has Finally Arrived
The world’s first Smartphone powered by Android 2.0 is now available from Verizon Wireless! DROID features high-speed Web browsing, voice-activated search, customizable large screen, access to thousands of Android applications and hundreds of widgets that can be installed.
“We’re proud to work with Verizon Wireless and Google™ on the first smartphone to feature Android 2.0,” said Sanjay Jha, co-chief executive officer of Motorola and chief executive officer of Motorola Mobile Devices. “DROID by Motorola delivers a rich consumer experience with warp-speed Web browsing, a mammoth screen, and Motorola’s expertise in design and voice quality. Combined with Android’s open, flexible graphical user interface and the power of Verizon Wireless’ 3G network, DROID is a smartphone that simply doesn’t compromise.”
Posted by | Fri, Nov 06, 2009 - 05:09 PM
November 6 News from Around the Web
Crucial 4GB Kit DDR3-1333/PC3-10600 CT2KIT25664BA1339 Memory Review @ ocinside.de and other reviews from around the web can be found by visiting our forums!
After two high-end DDR3 RAM reviews it is again time for an inexpensive 4GB PC3-10600 CL9 kit. The Crucial PC3-10600 4GB CL9 kit comes without heat spreader and is designed for a voltage of 1.5 V. With this low Vmem no OC records were reached, but the result are nevertheless respectable. All OC results and more details about the Crucial PC3-10600 4GB kit are shown in the new ocinside.de test report.
Posted by | Fri, Nov 06, 2009 - 07:50 AM
Google Dashboard: A Closer Look
Google Dashboard is a main settings page for all your Google account services such as Gmail, Google Docs, Calandar and more. The dashboard still needs a little work, as it does not yet support all features from Google such as Google Maps, but it is certainly a step in the right direction as far as organization and privacy.
Google showed today it's getting more serious about privacy when it launched a tool called Google Dashboard that aims to give you more control over your personal data stored on Google's servers. From your Google Dashboard you can view the company's privacy policies, easily access your most recent activity for each Google service you use, and manage settings for those services.
Posted by | Thu, Nov 05, 2009 - 02:47 PM
Study calls for U.S. programs to address broadband demand
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) said in A Study that Broadband Internet is available in 90% of areas, while only 65% of people use it, and stresses the fact that the government can greatly influence the transition to 100% broadband by funding programs where an ISP could receive a dollar amount from the government per new user that subscribes in order for that ISP to deliver service at a lower cost, and possibly even give out a basic computer with service! would this help our economic state? maybe, maybe not, but it would definitely encourage better broadband penetration by population.
The study identified three major reasons why people don't buy broadband: the cost of the service and of a computer; usability issues, including a lack of digital literacy; and a perceived lack of the need for broadband.
Posted by | Thu, Nov 05, 2009 - 02:36 PM
ASRock launches 2nd Generation ION-based Nettops - ION 330HT
ASRock introduced their 2nd-gen ION-based nettop this week, the ION 330HT series. The ION 330HT series is a full-feature home theater solution based on the NVIDIA ION graphics architecture. And it is equipped with Intel Atom 330 1.6 GHz Dual-Core CPU, NVIDIA ION 330 chipset, 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 memory, maximum memory capacity up to 4GB. The native ION graphics also bring full support for CUDA applications and DirectX 10, Full HD 1080p (Blu-ray) playback and be able to play true high-definition videos and games.
What’s surprise on ION 330HT-BD / ION 330HT? This time, we have bundled a multi-functional remote controller with the nettop! The remote controller comes with MCE (Media Center Edition) function which facilitates the way of playing multi-media entertainments. Perfect for multimedia playback, ASRock ION 330HT series comes with all major outputs at the back panel. You may find DC-in, S/PDIF OUT, RJ45 Gigabit LAN jack, USB2.0, System Fan, HDMI, VGA and Powered eSATA/USB ports. The most mentionable part should be the Powered eSATA/USB port, it not only supports USB device but also eSATA device without additional power source.
Posted by | Thu, Nov 05, 2009 - 10:57 AM
Verizon Wireless Will Launch The BlackBerry Curve 8530 Smartphone On Nov 20th
Verizon Wireless and Research In Motion (RIM) today introduced the BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone, an exciting new addition to the BlackBerry Curve series of smartphones. The slim BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone gives customers access to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi capabilities, as well as easy access to music, games and other mobile apps for entertainment on the go.
The BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone is expected to be available from Verizon Wireless beginning Nov. 20 for $99.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a voice plan with an Email and Web feature or an Email and Web for BlackBerry plan. Customers will receive the mail-in rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. Data plans for the BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone begin at $29.99 when added to any Nationwide voice plan.
Posted by | Thu, Nov 05, 2009 - 08:21 AM
E.U. Leaders Bolster Internet Access Protections
Although this is a step in the right direction, advocacy groups are still disappointed citing that they were expecting stronger legal protection requiring more formal legal procedures for criminal piracy.
European lawmakers on Thursday agreed on new protections for Internet users, striking a compromise between national governments seeking to impose tough anti-piracy laws and consumer organizations that wanted to enshrine Internet access as an unassailable right. The agreement removes the last hurdle to passage of sweeping changes to European telecommunications law, which had been held hostage for six months by the standoff over Internet access.
New York Times Technology News
Posted by | Thu, Nov 05, 2009 - 07:47 AM
Apple reaches 100,000 apps, 2 billion downloads since July 2008
More than 100,000 apps are now available for download from Apple's App Store, making it the largest such retailer in the world. The App Store launched in July 2008 with just 500 applications. The store is now available in 77 countries, which has contributed to what Apple said Wednesday is well over 2 billion downloads.
Apps from the App Store work with both the iPhone and iPod Touch. When introducing its new iPod Touch in September, Apple positioned the device as a superior gaming platform to Sony's PSP or Nintendo DS. Apple said its rivals charged too much for games and didn't offer enough selection. At the time, Apple had more than 21,000 game titles in the App Store, while Nintendo had 3,600 titles and Sony had 600. The message apparently has gotten through.
Posted by | Thu, Nov 05, 2009 - 07:46 AM
Spire Launches CoolNess Laptop Cooing Fan Unit - 200mm Fan
Spire just sent word over that they introduced the CoolNess SP312, a new laptop cooler designed for notebooks ranging from 10" to 17" this morning. The cooler is made out of plastic and features a large 200mm fan, it spins at 1400RPM but noise and airflow details are unknown. The price is also unknown, but that is okay as it is still shipping from the factory to the Spire branch offices. I think we have enough laptop coolers on the market, as a quick search on Newegg.com revealed 102 models for sale this very second!
The CoolNess laptop base cooler is equipped with a large 20cm cooling fan. Formed out of lightweight plastic this laptop cooler is not only portable, but a great value for the cost conscientious laptop user. The ergonomic design and anti-slip features provide comfortable computing experience. Compatible with 10” up to 17” laptop computers. There is no need for an external power adapter, powered by your laptop’s USB port (cable included) the CoolNess is a ‘plug and play’ ready product.
Posted by | Thu, Nov 05, 2009 - 07:41 AM
AMD GPU shortage causing PC vendors to delay products to 1Q10
Tight supply of AMD GPUs has caused several PC vendors to delay their mass shipment schedules by about two months to the first quarter of 2010, according to sources at the companies. In addition to graphics cards and desktops, the shortage is also forcing AMD to delay the mass shipment schedule of its ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5000 series (Manhattan) GPUs for notebooks to the first quarter of 2010 from the originally planned fourth quarter of 2009.
AMD's 40nm ATI Radeon HD 5000 series and 55nm ATI Radeon HD 4000 series GPUs are currently both facing shortages; the former due low yields on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC's) 40nm process and the later due to AMD's conservative attitude towards its 55nm GPU sales after the launch of 40nm products, the sources noted.
Posted by | Thu, Nov 05, 2009 - 07:30 AM
Litl Webbook - Blends Web and TV-like Viewing Experience Together For $699
A new kind of computer company, litl, today unveiled its webbook computer and operating system -- a completely new and simple way for everyone in the family to enjoy online photos and all the web has to offer. The litl webbook, an Internet computer for the home, blends the engaging content and social interactivity of the web with high-quality TV-like viewing of online photos and other digital content. The litl webbook is available immediately online at litl.com. The price for the litl is $699, with an optional remote control for $19. The litl webbook includes a free two-year unconditional "satisfaction guaranteed or your money refunded" warranty -- double the industry standard of one year and significantly more consumer-friendly.
"As everything from music and photos to email and social networking moves online, it's clear that the web is transforming personal computing. And yet, most homes are still using computers and software based on thinking from more than 30 years ago," explained litl's founder and CEO John Chuang. "We knew that to really meet the needs of home users -- from kids to parents and grandparents -- we needed to design an entirely new system that would make the web engaging, entertaining and fun."
Posted by | Thu, Nov 05, 2009 - 07:26 AM
Toshiba Introduces Two New 1.8-Inch Hard Disk Drive Families
Toshiba Storage Device Division (SDD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. and the industry pioneer in small form factor hard disk drives (HDDs), today announced new additions to its 1.8-inch Serial ATA HDD product line, covering the full range of mobile computing applications. The introductions include a high-performance 5,400 RPM family, offering an industry-leading 320GB capacity, as well as a power-efficient, slim 4,200 RPM model with 120GB of storage for applications that require low-power consumption and an ultra-compact form factor. Designed for performance, the high-end SATA MKxx33GSG line provides speedy access to data with its 16MB cache buffer, 5,400 RPM rotational speed and disk transfer rates of up to 830 Mb/second. The MK1235GSL series is currently shipping in volume production, while the MKxx33GSG is scheduled to enter mass production in early December.
"Toshiba 1.8-inch HDDs provide a compelling solution for any application that demands extreme mobility along with the ability to reliably and quietly store large amounts of user content," said Maciek Brzeski, vice president of marketing at Toshiba Storage Device Division. "As the market demands smaller devices, manufacturers can take advantage of the 1.8-inch form factor's small footprint, low power consumption, light weight, proven durability and volume manufacturability. With these benefits, Toshiba 1.8-inch HDDs have served as the foundation for a variety of innovative consumer electronics and PC products that have continued to evolve and transform the market over the years."
Posted by | Thu, Nov 05, 2009 - 07:14 AM
November 5 News from Around the Web
Cooler Master Lab Test Bench V1.0 Review @ Madshrimps and other reviews from around the web can be found by visiting our forums!
Today we have a look at the Cooler Master Lab open casing, which is built and designed for people who switch hardware on very regular basis. Ideal for reviewers and overclockers and luckily I am both.
Posted by | Thu, Nov 05, 2009 - 06:35 AM
Microsoft cuts 800 jobs, completes layoff plan
Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday it is cutting a further 800 jobs across its operations, on top of 5,000 jobs already eliminated under a plan to reduce costs that was announced in January. A spokesman for the world's largest software firm said the latest job cuts are spread across the company's global operations, but about 200 are in and around its headquarters in Redmond, Washington.
Microsoft originally had planned to cut 5,000 jobs, or about 5 percent out of 96,000, before June 2010. The Microsoft spokesman said that plan has been expanded with the new layoffs and is now complete, well ahead of schedule. As of October 23, Microsoft had 91,005 employees worldwide, according to its website.
Posted by | Wed, Nov 04, 2009 - 01:07 PM
NY Files Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Intel
It looks like Intel is in legal trouble again as the State of NY is pursuing litigation in regards for violation of antitrust laws.
Following the lead of foreign regulators, New York’s attorney general, Andrew M. Cuomo, filed a federal antitrust lawsuit Wednesday against Intel, the world’s largest chip maker. The lawsuit charges that Intel violated state and federal laws by abusing its dominant position in the chip market to keep its main rival, Advanced Micro Devices, at bay. Intel has faced similar lawsuits in Asia and Europe, and in May the European Commission fined the company a record $1.45 billion for antitrust violations.
New York Times Technology News
Posted by | Wed, Nov 04, 2009 - 01:00 PM
UPS Embraces the iPhone with New App
There are several apps available to monitor couriered packages and UPS has now joined the fray with an app of it's own which has features exclusive to them such as a GPS locator for finding the closest UPS location.
In a major expansion for customers who use Apple® products, UPS today announced a new application for iPhone® and iPod® touch users that not only ships and tracks packages but also uses built-in GPS features to find the nearest UPS location. Available at the App Store,sm the new UPS Mobile App for the iPhone enables users to track shipments, create shipments using the My UPS address book, calculate shipping rates and time-in-transit and then find the nearest UPS location.
Posted by | Wed, Nov 04, 2009 - 11:47 AM
Intel chipsets won't support USB 3.0 until 2011
The ongoing fued between Intel and Nvidia has now moved to the USB 3.0 support arena where Nvidia is calling out Intel for deciding that "innovation is not needed for USB any time soon".
Nvidia has claimed that its nForce chipsets are "better" than Intel's. A company spokesperson also criticized the chip manufacturer for allegedly postponing USB 3 introduction until 2011. "Nvidia nForce chipsets have traditionally been full of innovative features, even better than Intel's own chipsets. [For example], Nvidia Ion has redefined the netbook category," Nvidia spokesperson Brian Burke explained in an e-mailed statement to TG Daily.
Posted by | Wed, Nov 04, 2009 - 11:38 AM
AMD readies 2 desktop platforms for May 2010
AMD plans to announce a new high-end desktop platform (Leo) and mainstream platform (Dorado) in May of 2010, according to sources at motherboard makers.
Leo will consist of a 45nm Phenom II series or upcoming six-core Thuban CPU with either 890FX or 890GX (RD890) northbridge and SB850 southbridge chipsets and an ATI Radeon HD 5000 series graphics card, the sources noted. Dorado will comprise an Athlon II CPU, 880G (RS880P) northbridge and SB810 southbridge and HD 5000 series GPU.
Posted by | Wed, Nov 04, 2009 - 10:18 AM
Thecus Launches N8800PRO Rackmount NAS Server
Businesses rely on data every day and how this data is stored is of critical importance. Data has to be accessible at all times, but it also needs to be fast enough to keep up with the speed of modern business. Today, Thecus is proud to launch its latest 2U rackmount NAS device – the N8800PRO. With outstanding performance, rock-solid stability, and complete flexibility, the N8800PRO sets a new standard in enterprise storage.
To enable businesses to access their data as quickly as possible, the N8800PRO features a multitude of performance enhancements. Powering the N8800PRO is an Intel Core 2 Duo processor coupled with a full 4GB of DDR2 800 memory for lightning-quick system response and increased concurrent connections. All of this technology allows the N8800PRO to achieve data transfer speeds of over 300MB/s! And to ensure compatibility with future technologies, the N8800PRO even comes with an internal PCI-e slot. which enables users to install a 10Gbit PCI-e NIC for greatly increased throughput. In terms of storage, the N8800PRO comes equipped with eight 3.5” SATA hard disk bays for a maximum of 16TB of storage. System admins that require more storage can actually attach up to five different N8800PROs to it and manage them all using one master device using the stackable feature, or use the N8800PRO with iSCSI initiators. The N8800PRO even supports iSCSI thin provisioning! Expandable and flexible, the N8800PRO can grow along with your business.
Posted by | Wed, Nov 04, 2009 - 10:16 AM
VIA Announces VIA AMOS-5000 Chassis Kit
VIA Technologies today announced the VIA AMOS-5000, a specially designed chassis kit for Em-ITX form factor boards such as the VIA EITX-3000, offering fast and easy assembly of a variety of fanless, robust IPC designs. The VIA AMOS-5000 is available now and targets a wide variety of embedded segments including medical, healthcare, industrial and building automation, digital signage, kiosk, POI/POS, gaming and surveillance applications.
Built using only five sections the VIA AMOS-5000 has the VIA-developed Em-ITX at its heart, offering developers a wealth of advantages including rich and versatile I/O configurations through expansive dual I/O coastlines, coupled with a variety of expansion modules for wide variety of application specific I/O configurations and a flexible EMIO bus supporting a wide range of modern and legacy bus technologies. Systems build using the VIA AMOS-5000 are shock resistant and can withstand a wide range of temperatures.
Posted by | Wed, Nov 04, 2009 - 10:14 AM
November 4 News from Around the Web
Kingwin F-35 External SATA Hard Drive Enclosure Review @ Tweaknews and other reviews from around the web can be found by visiting our forums!
"After taking this enclosure from Kingwin for a test run, I can say it has a lot going for it. 2TB drives are supported, installation is quick and easy, and it looks good while still offering good performance and better cooling than a lot of other enclosures."
Posted by | Wed, Nov 04, 2009 - 06:21 AM
Super Talent Announces World's First USB 3.0 RAIDDrive
Super Talent today announced the new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 RAIDDrive, which supports transfer speeds up to ten times faster than USB 2.0 drives. The new drive, in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB capacities, is fully backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports, but operates at slower speeds. Measuring 95 x 37 x13.5 mm, the SuperSpeed drive is a truly portable drive. Like most USB drives, it requires no separate cable. It plugs directly into any USB port. Although this drive will work in USB 2.0, it delivers transfer speeds up to 200MB/sec only in USB 3.0 ports. Using a separate UAS Protocol driver with a USB 3.0 port this SuperSpeed drive can reach up to 320MB/sec transfer speeds. This product will be available in December from Super Talent resellers worldwide. Interested parties can register here for USB 3.0 product availability updates.f Flash storage solutions and DRAM memory modules, today announced the new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 RAIDDrive, which supports transfer speeds up to ten times faster than USB 2.0 drives. The new drive, in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB capacities, is fully backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports, but operates at slower speeds.
The USB 3.0 RAIDDrive uses patented "multiple pairs of differential serial data lines technology" for optimal NAND flash performance. "This product underscores Super Talent's continued leadership in USB drives." said Super Talent COO, C.H. Lee. "We've developed the world's first mobile USB 3.0 flash drive. It delivers phenomenal performance and it incorporates our own patented technology".
Posted by | Tue, Nov 03, 2009 - 07:24 PM
FXI and Atmel Create World's First microSD Gaming-Console for Mobile Phones
Atmel Corporation today announced that the world's first cross-platform mobile phone gaming consoles will be implemented in microSD cards, based on a system-on-chip (SoC) developed by FXI Technologies AS using Atmel's 90nm SiliconCity Flexible Architecture. When embedded in a microSD card, the FXI die can turn slot-enabled, hand-held devices into high-end "console gaming" platforms. The FXI SoC integrates a 3-D graphics accelerator, interface logic and ARM9 processor that can be seamlessly coupled to the manufacturer's traditional flash memory. Video games played on an FXI-enabled microSD Card allow card vendors and others to offer an extremely compelling gaming experience. MicroSD card-based gaming consoles will be marketed by SD card vendors and gaming content providers, among others, and can be used in virtually any device with a microSD slot, irrespective of its manufacturer or the native application processor.
Isaac van Kempen, FXI's CEO said, "Traditionally, cell phone games have been limited to downloading games that use the same processor engine already in the device. MicroSD cards with FXI's die will include everything - the graphics accelerator, interface logic and high end ARM9 processor within the same microSD that stores gaming and other applications. It will vastly upgrade cell phone performance, while providing consumers a console-class gaming experience."
Posted by | Tue, Nov 03, 2009 - 09:43 AM
IronKey Unveils D200 Secure USB Flash Drives
IronKey, maker of the world's most secure flash drive, today announced the launch of its D200 devices, providing more choice for consumers, government and enterprise customers. A manageable, secure USB device, the D200 offers superior value due to its high security, remote update capabilities and low total cost of ownership. It expands IronKey's product offering beyond the ultra-fast S200. D200 drives are ideal for workers that store, transport and share large amounts of data, both in the office and in the field.
"As mobile devices become more ubiquitous, it is imperative for enterprise organizations to be able to track, manage, maintain and update the USB drives in use in the organization. Many of our large government and enterprise customers require the ability to update and upgrade devices in the field. The addition of the D200 devices to the IronKey line provides this functionality and allows us to offer more management and more choices without ever compromising on security."
Posted by | Tue, Nov 03, 2009 - 09:38 AM
VIA Introduces New VIA Nano 3000 Series Processors
VIA Technologies today introduced its new VIA Nano 3000 Series processors, bringing enhanced digital media performance and lower power consumption to Windows 7 thin and light notebook and all-in-one desktop PC markets. Based on the 64-bit superscalar ‘Isaiah’ architecture, VIA Nano 3000 Series processors deliver the most compelling thin and light notebook computing experience with their rich HD entertainment capabilities, including support for flawless playback of high bit-rate 1080p HD video, as well as low power consumption resulting in longer battery life.
Product Name |
Speed |
VIA V4 FSB |
Idle Power |
L3100 |
2.0GHz |
800MHz |
500mW |
L3050 |
1.8GHz |
800MHz |
500mW |
U3200 |
1.4GHz |
800MHz |
100mW |
U3100 |
1.3+GHz |
800MHz |
100mW |
U3300 |
1.2GHz |
800MHz |
100mW |
U3500 |
1.0GHz |
800MHz |
100mW |
Based on a new and enhanced 'Isaiah' architecture, and taking advantages of key fabrication optimizations, the latest VIA Nano 3000 Series processors deliver improved computational performance of approx twenty percent while also using up to twenty percent less energy overall. These core improvements make the VIA Nano 3000 series processors an even more compelling option for a range of devices including thin and light notebooks, bringing a rich HD entertainment experience, including support for smooth playback of high bit-rate HD video, as well as low power consumption resulting in longer battery life. New VIA Nano 3000 Series processors also bring enhanced digital media performance and lower power consumption to Windows 7-based devices including all-in-one desktop PC.
Posted by | Tue, Nov 03, 2009 - 09:29 AM
Western Digital Announces First SAS Interface Hard Drive - S25
WD today announced its entry into the traditional enterprise market segment with volume production shipments of its first 10,000 RPM, 2.5-inch, small form factor, SAS interface hard drives. The WD S25 provides up to 300 GB of high-performance storage suitable for both mission-critical enterprise server and enterprise storage applications, such as high-I/O-driven applications and configurations, as well as data centers and large data arrays. The WD S25 delivers ultra-high performance with its 3 Gb/s and 6 Gb/s SAS interfaces and a sustained sequential data rate of 128 MB/sec. In addition to all the speed required to service any enterprise need, the WD S25 also provides a 1.6 M hour MTBF rating.
“Our entry into the traditional-enterprise market continues the strategic expansion and diversification of WD’s broad market and product portfolio, and significantly increases our addressable revenue opportunity,” said John Coyne, president and CEO of WD. “As with our previous market expansion and diversification efforts, WD will approach the traditional enterprise space with the same focus on quality, customer service, technology and value that has earned us strong positions in every market we serve.”
Posted by | Tue, Nov 03, 2009 - 09:24 AM
Sapphire Radeon HD 5870 Vapor-X Video Card Review
Sapphire has added their Vapor-X vapor chamber cooling technology to the Radeon HD 5870 series and has launched a doozy of a card today. Read on to see how this factory overclocked Radeon HD 5870 does with a superior cooling solution in place to keep the RV870 core nice and cool. You might just be surprised to see how well this card does!
From the second we saw the Sapphire Radeon HD 5870 Vapor-X graphics card we fell in love with it. The card stands out from the crowd and has a bad boy appearance to it that the reference card just doesn't have. The best part about the Sapphire Radeon HD 5870 Vapor-X is that the cooler actually works. We witnessed an 8dBA decrease in fan noise and an insane 18C drop in temperatures while gaming. The small 2-4% factory overclock gave a slight boost in performance and in every single benchmark we ran the Sapphire Radeon HD 5870 Vapor-X was faster than a stock Radeon HD 5870 video card, albeit by only 1-6FPS depending on the benchmark in question.
Posted by | Tue, Nov 03, 2009 - 09:11 AM
November 3 News from Around the Web
Sapphire HD 5870 and HD 5750 Vapor-X Review @ OCC and other reviews from around the web can be found by visiting our forums!
"After looking at many of Sapphire's Vapor-X lineup, I have to say that the Vapor-X lineup delivers the goods, in terms of performance and cooling, with the overhead available to increase the level of graphics performance without fear of overheating the video card. In the past, ATI cards were notoriously hot running, but not anymore. The Microloops Vapor Chamber Technology does what it is supposed to do, keep the components cool! At stock or overclocked speeds, the cards never went above 60 degrees Celsius!"
Posted by | Tue, Nov 03, 2009 - 07:42 AM
NSA To Build $1.5 Billion Cybersecurity Data Center
The National Security Agency, whose job it is to protect national security systems, will soon break ground on a data center in Utah that's budgeted to cost $1.5 billion. The NSA is building the facility to provide intelligence and warnings related to cybersecurity threats, cybersecurity support to defense and civilian agency networks, and technical assistance to the Department of Homeland Security, according to a transcript of remarks by Glenn Gaffney, deputy director of national intelligence for collection, who is responsible for oversight of cyber intelligence activities in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
The data center will be built at Camp Williams, a National Guard training center 26 miles south of Salt Lake City, which was chosen for its access to cheap power, communications infrastructure, and availability of space, Gaffney said. The complex will comprise up to 1.5 million square feet of building space on 120 to 200 acres, according to the NBC affiliate in Salt Lake City. According to a budget document for the project, the 30-megawatt data center will be cooled by chilled water and capable of Tier 3, or near carrier-grade, reliability. The design calls for the highest LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standard within available resources.
Posted by | Mon, Nov 02, 2009 - 09:45 PM
Paramount and Kingston Agree to Deliver Movies via USB Drives
Kingston Digital today announced it has joined with Paramount Digital Entertainment (PDE), a division of Paramount Pictures, to deliver full-length motion picture feature films on Kingston Flash memory products. The movies on Kingston memory will be available to consumers as part of a bundle package and for sale. Currently, "Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen" is available at all OfficeMax stores for $29.99. Customers receive this movie on a Kingston DataTraveler I drive and there is extra space on the 4GB drive that can be used for personal storage. Kingston DataTraveler USB Flash drives are backed by a five-year warranty and 24/7 tech support.
“This unique agreement enables PDE to make available its entertainment offerings on USB and SD cards,” said Alex Carloss, EVP and GM of Paramount Digital Entertainment. “As more and more movies are viewed on computers and other portable devices, having a relationship with Kingston will become increasingly important to Paramount for years to come.”
Posted by | Mon, Nov 02, 2009 - 01:41 PM
Shattered Horizon PC Game – New Gameplay Trailer
Futuremark Games Studio today released a new gameplay trailer for Shattered Horizon, their PC exclusive multiplayer first-person shooter. The trailer showcases the game’s complete freedom of movement and intense zero gravity combat. This new trailer shows real players experiencing Shattered Horizon's zero gravity combat. The ISS, Flipside and Arc levels are shown in a trailer for the first time and the player's HUD, the three grenade types, scoped shots and melee attacks are also revealed.
"Shattered Horizon is this year's most original first-person shooter," said Jukka Mäkinen, Head of Futuremark Games Studio. "In a sea of sequels, Shattered Horizon offers PC gamers a fresh and innovative shooter with intense zero gravity combat that cannot be found in other games."
Posted by | Mon, Nov 02, 2009 - 10:25 AM
Buffalo Announces Nfiniti Wireless-N Essential Router & Access Point WHR-HP-G300N
Buffalo Technology today announced the Nfiniti Wireless-N Essential Router & Access Point WHR-HP-G300N. An ideal solution for connecting PCs and laptops wirelessly to the Internet, it is perfectly suited for the home and small office environment. When streaming multimedia content, such as HD movies or music, the Nfiniti Essential Router lets you download images or send and receive e-mail from multiple PCs simultaneously. With speeds of up to 300Mbps it is also ideal to upgrade an existing wireless network, providing greater speed and coverage than Wireless-G. The WHR-HP-G300N and WLI-UC-GNHP are backed by a limited one-year warranty that includes toll-free 24/7 technical support and will be available in early November at estimated street prices of $69.99 and $49.99 respectively.
To optimize your connectivity to any Windows laptop or desktop, pair the WHR-HP-G300N with Buffalo's all new Nfiniti Wireless-N High Power Ultra-Compact USB 2.0 Adapter. With faster wireless data rates and more coverage than legacy 802.11 products, the WLI-UC-GNHP provides better performance than most PCs' internal wireless cards. It offers sufficient bandwidth and range to stream video, voice, and music and support for the AirStation One-Touch Secure System (AOSS) allowing users to set up a high-speed, secure wireless network within minutes.
Posted by | Mon, Nov 02, 2009 - 09:35 AM
Motorola Ships 10,000th WiMAX Access Point Base Site
Motorola today announced that it has shipped its 10,000th 802.16e WiMAX Access Point (WAP) base site. This milestone shipment represents a more than 40 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) since Motorola's first WiMAX access points were shipped in 2007, and adds to Motorola's continued momentum in delivering WiMAX solutions and winning contracts with operators world wide.
"This shipment milestone is further evidence of the success we've achieved in delivering mobile WiMAX," said Bruce Brda, senior vice president and general manager Wireless Networks, Motorola Home & Networks Mobility. "Motorola, the No. 1 market share leader in WiMAX, is committed to 802.16e mobile WiMAX and to the future path of WiMAX 802.16m. In fact, Motorola is on the IEEE 802.16 Task Group m (TGm) Leadership Team and helped design the 16m standard."
Posted by | Mon, Nov 02, 2009 - 09:28 AM
Supermicro Enables Six 3.5" Hard Drives per 1U Server
Super Micro today launched the latest addition to the company's extensive Twin family product line, the new 2U Twin servers. These systems increase the maximum storage capacity per 1U server node 50% by supporting six hot-swap 3.5" hard disk drives. Each 2U Twin system features two hot-plug dual-processor (DP) server nodes and redundant power for high availability.
"People in the industry may ask, 'Why two server nodes in 2U instead of just using two 1U servers?' Well, one important benefit is the ability to now support six hot-swap 3.5" hard drives per 1U server node compared to the previous maximum of four with a standard 1U rackmount server. This advantage provides an instant I/O performance boost for almost any application," said Charles Liang, CEO and president of Supermicro. "These servers also provide increased performance-per-watt and performance-per-dollar as a result of the power and cost savings generated by both nodes sharing the same power supply, cooling and chassis."
Posted by | Mon, Nov 02, 2009 - 09:18 AM
Noctua Announces NH-D14 CPU Cooler - Dual Fans and Six Heatpipes!
Noctua today officially presented its long-awaited NH-D14 premium CPU cooler. Combining a massive six heatpipe dual radiator design with an exquisite NF-P14/NF-P12 dual fan configuration, the NH-D14 is built to further improve the renowned quiet cooling performance of Noctua's award-winning NH-U12P series. The NH-D14's asymmetrical design gives more clearance towards the RAM slots and thus ensures good compatibility despite of the cooler's size. Hanging out at the bottom of the fin-stacks, the NF-P14 fan doesn't only contribute to the NH-D14's superb CPU cooling capabilities but also provides massive airflow over surrounding motherboard components and heatsi The NH-D14 will be available by mid-November at a recommended retail price of EUR 74.90 / USD 84.90.
Our NH-U12P coolers are widely regarded as one of the best solutions on the market, so it makes us especially proud that we can offer a further substantial improvement in quiet cooling performance with the new NH-D14", explains Mag. Roland Mossig, Noctua CEO. "The NH-D14 in Ultra-Low-Noise mode actually outperforms the NH-U12P at full fan speed, so we're confident that this cooler will appeal to overclockers and silent enthusiasts alike."
Posted by | Mon, Nov 02, 2009 - 09:11 AM
MAINGEAR Unleashes a Paradigm SHIFT in Performance Computing
MAINGEAR Computers unveils SHIFT, the everyday supercomputer that will reshape the current landscape of high performance computing. SHIFT rethinks the status quo of the high end PC industry with rigs that often feature an array of plastic, bling, and commoditized components and offers every day supercomputing in a sophisticated design with sublime, elegant lines, unmatched performance, optimal airflow, and limitless upgradeability. By harnessing the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU), the SHIFT can speed up everyday tasks like photo and video editing, transcoding videos for portable media devices, and upscaling standard definition video.
“The SHIFT bucks the trend of plastic, bloated, commodity PCs. It's a statement of our commitment to performance, reliability, and support.” said Wallace Santos, CEO and Founder of MAINGEAR. “Featuring vertical airflow, all the cooling necessary for today's high performance, and backed by the best technical support team in the business, MAINGEAR is committed to maintaining our lead in the market. The SHIFT Personal Supercomputer is positioned to take advantage of all the next generation technology in GPU computing to greatly enhance the customer experience.”
Posted by | Mon, Nov 02, 2009 - 09:08 AM
November 2 News from Around the Web
Gigabyte GA-P55 UD3R Review @ OCC and other reviews from around the web can be found by visiting our forums!
"First off, I have to say that the GA-P55-UD3R shocked me when I was able to push the i7 870 to almost 4.4GHz. It fell just a tick below, because at a 210MHz bclock it did not want to give me any stability, even at reduced speeds. With that said, a bclock of 209MHz with a 21x clock multiplier proved fruitful and allowed the UD3R to shine. While I had problems going over 1600MHz with a set of dual sided DIMMs on the P55-UD6, I did not have that problem on the P55-UD3R. In fact, the modules scaled above what they have done in the past by a good 40MHz, to 1020MHz. To say I was stoked is an understatement! At this level of performance on air, you can be sure there is more left on the table that can be obtained when you can go for it with improved cooling."
Posted by | Mon, Nov 02, 2009 - 08:50 AM
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