Asustek to roll out second-generation Eee PC with touchscreen panels and possibly GPS support in May or June. Asustek’s 8.9-inch second-generation Eee PC lineup will include touchscreen panels and possible GPS support, with shipments expected Continue reading “Asustek to roll out second-generation Eee PC with touchscreen panels”.
Microsoft has sought to appease frustrated Windows Vista customers by giving away free support to anyone struggling to install service pack one (SP1). A huge swath of people has been frozen out of the upgrade Continue reading “Vista SP1 customers get free support”.
Citigroup said it is likely Microsoft Corp will raise its $31-per-share offer for Yahoo Inc and upgraded Yahoo shares to “buy” from “hold.” The brokerage raised its price target on Yahoo’s stock to $34 from Continue reading “Citigroup says Microsoft likely to raise Yahoo offer”.
S3 Graphics today released WHQL-certified drivers for Microsoft DirectX 10.1 API as part of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 to take advantage of new graphics features brought to market by Microsoft. This milestone allows software Continue reading “S3 Graphics Leads the Way with DirectX 10.1 Certification for Windows Vista”.
Intel Corporation has further increased its energy-efficient performance lead today with the introduction of two low-voltage 45 nanometer (nm) processors for servers and workstations that run at 50 watts, or just 12.5 watts per core Continue reading “Intel Introduces two 50W low-voltage 45nm Xeon server processors – L5420 and L5410”.
Fujitsu plans to begin selling in late June a new range of high-performance hard-disk drives for laptop PCs that offer more storage space than current models. The “MHZ2 BJ” series of drives have disks that Continue reading “Fujitsu plans a 320GB laptop drive with 7,200 RPMs”.
Europe’s top semiconductor maker, STMicroelectronics, said it has developed a portable chip to detect influenza viruses including bird flu in humans. The device, which functions as a mini laboratory on a chip, can screen and Continue reading “STMicro launches chip to detect bird flu – VereFlu Chip”.
Asustek Computer recently launched its latest 1U server, the RS100-E5/PI2, a quad-core/dual-core Intel Xeon 3000 series platform, which supports Intel 45nm processors with a FSB up to 1333MHz. As a uni-processor server, the RS100-E5/PI2 provides Continue reading “Asustek launches compact server based on Intel 45nm technology”.
Three major camps have formed out of the 25 companies sued by SanDisk over NAND flash-related patent infringement, with Kingston Technology’s camp taking the lead in fighting against SanDisk, according to sources at Taiwan memory Continue reading “Kingston leading the opposition against SanDisk patent lawsuit”.
After all the buzz surrounding the low-cost Classmate PC laptop it designed for school kids in other countries, Intel is talking to computer manufacturers about offering an updated retail version in this country within months Continue reading “Intel to offer low-cost laptop – Classmate for under $500”.
AMD is planning to launch a Radeon HD 3830 graphics chip for the mid-range/entry-level market, according to sources at graphics card makers. Cards are expected to launch in April or May. The 3830 will have Continue reading “AMD to add another member to its Radeon HD 3000 family – Radeon HD 3830”.
Kingston has just launched a family of 800MHz FB-DIMM memory modules, ranging in capacity from 512MB to 4GB, that are ideal for servers and high-performance workstations. Kingston is first rolling out industry standard ValueRAM FB-DIMMs, Continue reading “Kingston Technology Releases 800MHz FB-DIMMs”.
North American-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted about $1.23 billion in orders in February 2008, according to a report by trade organization SEMI. The San Jose, Calif.-based group reported late Tuesday that manufacturers also had Continue reading “Semiconductor toolmakers had $1.23B in orders in Feb., 12% below year ago”.
S3 Graphics today announced the S3 Graphics Chrome 430 GT desktop cards are now available at online retail affiliate stores. The first of the S3 Graphics Chrome 400 Series to market, the Chrome 430 GT Continue reading “S3 Graphics Launches Chrome 430 GT in the U.S. Market”.
Advanced Micro Devices is getting set to launch updated Phenom processors amid rumors that the chipmaker is reducing its workforce by 5 percent. AMD is slated to begin shipping quad-core Phenom 9850, 9750, 9650, 9550, Continue reading “AMD planning layoffs after releasing the B3 Phenom steppings”.
