Today, abit launches its latest “Multimedia Platform” motherboard, the I-G31. With the Intel G31 chipset, the abit I-G31 supports Intel Core 2 Extreme/Quad/Duo and Pentium Dual-Core processors. The Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 doesn’t Do Continue reading “abit launched ther latest motherboard, the I-G31!”.
The European Commission fined Microsoft a record 899 million euros ($1.35 billion) on Wednesday for defying sanctions imposed on the software giant for antitrust violations, far exceeding the original penalty. The Commission, executive arm of Continue reading “EU Hits Microsoft with Record Fine – $1.35 billion”.
Goldmund, makers of the world’s most extravagant and technologically advanced systems for audio-video purists, introduced today the company’s first Blu-ray player, the Eidos 20 BD. With the announcement of the Eidos 20 BD, Goldmund becomes Continue reading “Goldmund Introduces $16,900 Blu-ray Player – 20 BD”.
Microsoft Corp released the latest version of its Windows operating system for powerful servers on Wednesday, thrusting itself into the red-hot market for virtualization technology that allows one computer to act like many machines. Windows Continue reading “Microsoft enters virtualization market with Windows Server 2008”.
AMD has recently launched the first dual-core Sempron processors in China in a bid to counter Intel’s dual-core Celeron product line in the entry-level market, according to sources at motherboard makers. AMD Sempron 2100+ processors Continue reading “AMD launches dual-core Sempron CPUs in China”.
AMD, working together with its research partner, IBM, announced it has produced a working test chip utilizing Extreme Ultra-Violet (EUV) lithography for the critical first layer of metal connections across the entire chip. Previous projects Continue reading “AMD Testing Extreme Ultra-Violet (EUV) Lithography on Chip”.
Sony said it would take a one-third stake in Sharp’s $3.5 billion LCD panel plant set for completion by March 2010, in an effort to meet fast-growing demand for flat televisions. The move is the Continue reading “Sony to own one-third of Sharp’s LCD plant”.
International Business Machines Corp. introduced a mainframe computer that performs tasks more quickly while using less power, stepping up competition with Hewlett-Packard Co. and Dell Inc. for business customers. The computer can operate 50 percent Continue reading “IBM to Sell Faster Mainframe, Challenging Hewlett-Packard, Dell”.
Google is joining a consortium to build a transpacific fiber-optic cable, evidence of the need for bandwidth to accommodate the explosive growth globally of Internet communications through text, voice and video. The move, announced Monday, Continue reading “Google invests in new transpacific cable”.
The old 65nm Conroe dual-core processor that we have all come to know and love has been replaced by a new 45nm Wolfdale dual-core processor! Read on as Legit Reviews takes a look at the Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 processor, which is the flagship 45nm dual-core processor that uses the Wolfdale core. Clocked at 3.16GHz the Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 is fast right out of the box, but it overclocks like a champ and performs faster than any dual-core CPU that we have ever tested.
Windows Vista SP1s rocky ride to market has no doubt turned the stomachs of many advanced users. The latest turn of events — and to be sure, this journey changes course daily — has Microsoft Continue reading “Get Ready! Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Update Coming”.
In order to promote a smooth platform transition, Intel plans to start dropping shipment ratios of Napa Refresh and Santa Rosa notebook platforms in the second quarter of 2008 to let the upcoming Centrino 2 Continue reading “Intel planning large drops in old Centrino shipments – Welcome Centrino 2”.
Hynix Semiconductor Inc. announced today the launch of 2-Rank 8GB PC2-4200 RDIMM, featuring MetaRAM’s MetaSDRAM technology. The HYMP31GP72CUP4-C6 effectively doubles the memory capacity of AMD Opteron-based and Intel Xeon-based systems, while improving power efficiency by Continue reading “Hynix Introduces 2-Rank 8GB DDR2 RDIMM”.
Electronic Arts Inc. said Sunday it was pushing ahead with a bid to take over upstart gaming rival Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., despite rebuffs from the smaller company. EA said in a statement that it Continue reading “Electronic Arts Offers $2B for Take-Two”.
DTS, a digital audio ingredient technology company dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment experience and FOXCONN, a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of PC motherboards, today jointly announced a strategic agreement to integrate Continue reading “FOXCONN teams with audio pioneer DTS for integrated PC products”.
