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Gigabyte shows ultra compact BRIX PC

Gigabyte reveals BRIX, a new line of ultra compact PCs that promise uncompromising performance in a small footprint. BRIX measures 29.9mm x 107.6mm x 114.4mm and is available in four configurations, the fastest model has an Intel Core i7-3537u dual-core processor. Other features include SSD storage, WiFi, USB 3.0 an dual-display support. The product is sold as a DIY kit, SO-DIMM memory and a mSATA SSD need to be installed by the user.

GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, is proud to present today the GIGABYTE BRIX, an ultra compact PC, combining an incredibly small and sleek form factor chassis design with a choice of high-performance Intel® Core™ processors, fast SSD storage, integrated Wi-Fi, USB 3.0 plus dual digital display outputs.

“The BRIX lays down a new standard in terms of compact form factor, connectivity and performance, making it suitable for a broad range of applications in the home, office and commercial spaces,” commented Henry Kao, Vice President of GIGABYTE Motherboard Business Unit. “The BRIX demonstrates how we can leverage our exceptional R&D and manufacturing prowess to create new and exciting PC products that defy convention.”

GIGABYTE BRIX: Ultra Compact Computing 2.0
The BRIX from GIGABYTE is an ultra compact (29.9 x 107.6 x 114.4 mm) and versatile DIY PC kit available with a broad choice of processors covering a range of performance and price points. Redefining the desktop PC in terms of miniaturization with a form factor that sits in the palm of your hand, the BRIX doesn’t hold back in terms display and peripheral connectivity, or raw performance, and is ideal for compact HTPC builds, as a standard desktop in the home or office, or in commercial applications such as digital signage.

GIGABYTE designed the BRIX to be smaller and lighter than currently available products, with a stylish glass surface mounted on an anthracite aluminum frame. The BRIX comes complete with a GIGABYTE compact form factor motherboard, Wi-Fi module, VESA mounting bracket and power adapter, requiring only an mSATA SSD, SO-DIMM memory and OS.

Comprehensive Processor Options
The BRIX is available with a choice of four power-efficient, 3rd Generation Intel processors. From a simple internet access point, to a high-end multimedia station, the GIGABYTE BRIX offers great flexibility for a wide range of different usage applications.

Dual Digital Displays
With support for HDMI and DisplayPort, the BRIX can power two displays simultaneously, making it a perfect choice as a high-productivity PC in professional and home environments, or in any number of industrial and commercial multi-display applications.

A Flexible, Compact DIY PC Kit
The BRIX is sold as a DIY PC kit, shipping with a Wi-Fi Mini PCIe module pre-installed, plus a power adapter and cable conforming to local standards. Requiring only SO-DIMM system memory and mSATA SSD, the BRIX gives users the flexibility to independently choose integrated storage and system memory sizes, without the trouble of sourcing components that are not widely available on the retail market.

VESA Support
Bundled with a VESA bracket, the BRIX can easily be mounted behind a monitor or HDTV making it discreetly hidden from view. This offers a simple and elegant way to turn any VESA-compliant display or TV into a full-featured PC or digital signage unit.

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Cooler Master reveals list of Haswell compatible PSUs

Cooler Master send a list of all of its PSUs that are compatible with the new low power states of Intel's Haswell CPUs:

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EVGA goes in overdrive with seven GeForce GTX 780 cards

While most other video card vendors launched one or two GeForce GTX 780 models, EVGA went the extra mile and introduced a whopping seven GeForce GTX 780 graphics cards!

The basic model is the reference-based GeForce GTX 780 with stock cooler, it costs 659EUR and features a 863MHZ core, 902MHz Turbo and 3GB GDDR5 memory clocked at 6008MHz. For 10EUR more you can get the GeForce GTX 780 SC, this version offers a 941MHz core, 993MHz Turbo and 6008MHz memory. EVGA says they will also launch a reference clocked model with a custom cooling solution, but the pricing of this model is still unknown.

The other four cards use EVGA's new ACX cooling solution, a dual-slot cooler with two double ball bearing fans. According to EVGA, this cooler has 40 percent more heatsink volume and delivers a 15 percent lower average GPU and memory temperature while also cutting noise levels by 15 percent on average.

Only one of the four cards is immediately available though. The GeForce GTX 780 Superclocked ACX is priced at 689EUR and features a 967MHz core, 1020MHz Turbo and 6008MHz memory. Soon the company will also offer a reference-clocked GTX 780 with ACX cooler, as well as a GeForce GTX 780 FTW ACX and a GeForce GTX 780 Classified ACX but the clockspeeds of the latter two are still unknown.

The new double ball bearing ACX cooler from EVGA redefines traditional enthusiast coolers. Starting with a 40% increase in heatsink volume, the EVGA ACX is more efficient at dissipating heat, allowing for 15% lower GPU temperatures. A reinforcement baseplate maintains a straight PCB, and helps lower mosfet temperatures by 7% and memory temperatures by 15%.

EVGA also spent time to ensure that even the fan blades were of the highest quality; with a 700% increase in strength, and 25% lower weight when compared to competitors dual fan designs. This makes the fans 20% more efficient by requiring lower power levels. Of course, EVGA is also using double ball bearing fans which offer a 12 year lifespan, this is 4X longer when compared to competitors!

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Gigabyte shows overclocked GeForce GTX 780 WindForce 3X

Gigabyte delivers two GeForce GTX 780 graphics cards. First up is a reference-based model with 863MHz core, 900MHz Turbo and 3GB GDDR5 memory clocked at 6000MHz. The second model is a bit more exciting, it features Gigabyte's new dual-slot WindForce 3X cooling solution and overclocked clockspeeds (954MHz core, 1006MHz Turbo).

Keeping the same 450W Cooling capacity using only 2 slots, the New WINDFORCE 3X 450W cooling system is equipped with two 8mm and four 6mm cooper heat-pipes , inclined fans, and GIGABYTE “Triangle Cool” technology. This not only provides an effective heat dissipation capacity but GPU Boost 2.0 technology also enables higher performance due to a lower temperature.

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Zotac GeForce GTX 780 shown off

Here we have Zotac's GeForce GTX 780. Like the rest, this is a reference-based model without special clockspeeds.

ZOTAC International, a global innovator and leading manufacturer of graphics cards, mainboards, mini-PCs and accessories, today introduces the first GeForce 700-series graphics card. The new ZOTAC GeForce GTX 780 delivers a gaming evolution with insanely fast, smooth and whisper-quiet performance perfect for current and next-generation titles.

“ZOTAC continues to refine the PC gaming experience. The new generation GeForce GTX 780 is our latest evolutionary upgrade that packs the massively powerful next-generation NVIDIA Kepler GPU into a dual-slot card that decimates the competition,” says Carsten Berger, senior director, ZOTAC International. “Hardware enthusiasts and extreme PC gamers seeking one of the best graphics cards available will be very satisfied with the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 780.”

NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0 technology enhances the dynamic overclocking intelligence in the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 780 for greater performance headroom that gives gamers that extra push in the most demanding situations. The ZOTAC GeForce GTX 780 is game-ready with the NVIDIA GeForce Experience software that leverages cloud computing to download optimal game settings for the best visuals and performance.

The ZOTAC GeForce GTX 780 is NVIDIA SHIELD gaming-portable ready and unleashes the complete portable gaming experience by unlocking PC Streaming (beta) capabilities that delivers the complete PC gaming experience to supported portable devices. NVIDIA SHIELD gaming-portable readiness enables hardware enthusiasts and extreme gamers to leave the confines of a desktop without sacrificing the stunning visuals they demand from PC gaming and made possible with the sheer horsepower available from the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 780 graphics card.

“PC gaming is evolving into an easily-accessible platform that can be enjoyed by gamers of all technical skill levels. The inclusion of technology such as NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0 and GeForce Experience software makes it easy for everyone to get the best performance possible from their games and ZOTAC GeForce graphics cards,” Mr. Berger added. “All of the latest technologies and features can be found in our ZOTAC GeForce GTX 780, which is perfect for all gamers whether they want to play on their PC or stream it to an NVIDIA SHIELD gaming-portable.”

A new Splinter Cell Compilation game bundle is included with the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 780 and prepares gamers for the upcoming Splinter Cell Blacklist by letting them revisit Splinter Cell Double Agent and Splinter Cell Conviction. Splinter Cell Blacklist will be available to ZOTAC GeForce GTX 780 buyers as part of the Splinter Cell Compilation later this summer when the game officially launches on PC.

It’s time to play with the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 780.

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MSI shows its GeForce GTX 780

Here's the GeForce GTX 780 from MSI. Like most cards launched today, this is a reference-based model. It has a 863MHz core, 900MHz Turbo and 3GB GDDR5 memory clocked at 6000MHz.

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Galaxy shows its GeForce GTX 780

Galaxy shows off its GeForce GTX 780. Nothing special to see here though, it's a reference-based card.

Galaxy Microsystems, a leading manufacturer of the world’s best performing NVIDIA graphics cards, announced today the Galaxy GeForce GTX 780, built with latest generation of the NVIDIA Kepler GPU featuring 3GB of GDDR5 and a staggering 2304 cores—50% more than its predecessor. The GTX 780 leverages this raw power with GPU Boost 2.0, which dynamically increases clock speeds while allowing greater customization and overclocking options. Gamers can set temperature targets, adjust fan controls, and take advantage of extra overvoltage headroom along with optimizations for water-cooling solutions to push performance to the absolute maximum.

Great performance needs an equally impressive cooling solution, and the GTX 780 sets a new standard with a whisper quiet experience—just 32dB—even during the heaviest use. The full amassment of gameplay enhancing graphics technologies is here as well, including support for Microsoft DirectX 11.1, NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround, TXAA, Adaptive Vertical Sync, and PhysX. Gamers can combine up to three cards in SLI on capable systems to further increase performance to as much as triple that of a single GPU.

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ASUS GeForce GTX 780 revealed

ASUS shows off its reference-based GeForce GTX 780:

ASUS today announced the GeForce® GTX 780 graphics card, featuring the 28nm NVIDIA® GK 110-300 GPU with 2304 CUDA cores and 3GB GDDR5 on a 384-bit memory interface. The core is clocked at 902MHz, while the video memory runs a 6008MHz frequency. At approximately 50% more compute power than a GTX 680, the GeForce® GTX 780 offers highest-end DirectX® 11 gaming and multimedia. It supports TXAA and FXAA advanced anti-aliasing for better image quality and sharper game graphics.

In addition to award-winning quality, ASUS ensures customers can make the most of the card with the accessible GPU Tweak graphics tuning utility, as performance and power savings are finely balanced thanks to NVIDIA® GPU Boost 2.0 smart graphics processor frequency management. ASUS will also be showcasing GeForce® GTX 780 DirectCU II graphics cards with a completely redesigned cooler at Computex Taipei 2013.

GPU Tweak user-friendly graphics card monitoring and control
The exclusive ASUS GPU Tweak utility has been updated to fully tap the power of the GeForce® GTX 780. Through an intuitive graphical interface, it allows users to modify core and memory speeds, fan RPMs, and temperature and power consumption targets. Performance profiles for specific games can also be saved and quickly changed.

NVIDIA® GPU Boost 2.0 dynamic clock speed adjustment
Following the debut of GPU Boost technology on GeForce® GTX 600 series graphics cards, GPU Boost 2.0 adds more features to smart core clock frequency modulation. Based on application and load, the GPU intelligently changes core clocks to maximize performance and energy efficiency. GPU Boost 2.0 adds support for temperature threshold presets, increased overvolting, and liquid cooling setups.

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CyberPowerPC adds gaming PCs with the GeForce GTX 780

CyberPowerPC is always quick to adopt the latest hardware so it comes as no surprise that the company already announces the availability of gaming PCs with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 graphics card:

CyberPower Inc. www.CYBERPOWERPC.com, a global manufacturer of custom gaming PCs, today unleashes the Zeus EVO Storm, a series of performance desktop gaming PCs based on NVIDIA’s new GeForce GTX 780 extreme performance GPU.

CYBERPOWERPC gaming systems powered by the new GeForce GTX 780 GPU will allow users to ding their gaming rivals without putting a dent in their wallet. The new GPU delivers the ultimate combination of performance, efficiency, control, power savings, and acoustics that PC gamers and enthusiasts demand.

Beginning May 23th, CYBERPOWERPC customers can configure their new gaming PC with the GeForce GTX 780 as an upgrade option across the entirety of its Fang III, Zeus EVO, Gamer Xtreme series and more. The powerful NVIDIA GTX 780 series will be the favored weapon on the new Zeus EVO Storm series – a lineup of enthusiast class systems featuring the latest and greatest extreme edition processors from Intel® and graphics by NVIDIA®.

Base price of a GTX 780-based gaming system will be $1179.

The Zeus EVO Storm delivers the best graphics performance by utilizing the X79 chipset from Intel® with high-speed PCIe x16 lanes for full bus-speeds in single and multi-GPU setups. Users will benefit from the performance gains with NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 780 in SLI, 3-Way SLI, and even Quad-SLI configurations. The Zeus EVO Storm incorporates the Advance Hydro II liquid cooling kit that combines the new XSPC RayStorm CPU block, redesigned AX radiators that provide a greater surface area, and high-performance D5 pumps in single or dual pump setups to provide unparalleled cooling power. The new GeForce GTX 780 can be optionally liquid cooled for even lower noise output and greater thermal headroom.

The all new Zeus EVO Storm series start around $1499.

CYBERPOWERPC systems based on the GeForce GTX 780 offer all the premium features gamer expect such as 4-Way NVIDIA SLI technology to intelligently scale graphics performance by combining multiple NVIDIA® GeForce GPUs on a single motherboard as well as NVIDIA TXAA and NVIDIA PhysX technologies combine to provide the refined image quality on all gaming titles. Users upgrading to the new NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 780 GPU can expect a minimum of 25% performance gain over previous generation GTX 680.

The new GeForce GTX 780 powered systems are also NVIDIA 3D Vision and Surround ready. Support for NVIDIA 3D Vision brings a fully immersive stereoscopic 3D experience to the PC and transforms hundreds of PC games into an immersive 3D experience. It also enables streaming of 3D movies and 3D digital photographs from 3DVisionLive.com in crystal-clear quality. The Vision Surround feature provides support for gaming across three displays in full stereoscopic 3D with one single GPU for the ultimate “inside the game” experience. NVIDIA surround also supports triple-screen gaming with non-3D Vision monitors.

Users can tweak their CYBERPOWERPC system with GPU Boost 2.0 Technology, which allows for smart monitoring of clock speed to ensure that GPUs run at its peak and games at the highest frame rate possible. It also offers new levels of customization, including GPU temperature target, overclocking, and unlocked voltage.

All CYBERPOWERPC GeForce GTX 780 equipped gaming systems can be customized with a number of performance hardware and component upgrades such as liquid cooling, solid state drives, blu-ray drives, premium sound cards, performance gaming memory, gaming peripherals, business productivity software, and more at the company’s website, www.CYBERPOWERPC.com.

All systems are housed in gaming chassis from top-tier manufacturers that are designed to provide ample features and intelligent functionality with a strong emphasis on advanced cooling, silent performance and extreme airflow. All CYBERPOWERPC systems are assembled and supported in the USA. CYBERPOWERPC loads every system with Microsoft Windows 8 for an enhanced gaming and multimedia experience. All CYBERPOWERPC gaming PCs include an industry best 3-year limited warranty.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 lauches for $649

As anticipated, NVIDIA announced the GeForce GTX 780, a new card based on the GK110 GPU. Basically a cut-down version of the GTX Titan, this model offers 12 SMX units (instead of 14) with 192 shader ALUs, making up for a grand total of 2304 shaders. The card has a 863MHz core clockspeed, 900MHz Turbo, and 3GB GDDR5 memory clocked at 6000MHz. The TDP of the GTX 780 is 250W, the same as the Titan, and the card has a nearly identical cooling solution as its bigger brother. The MSRP is $649.

NVIDIA today introduced the GeForce® GTX™ 780 GPU, the latest evolution in elite-class GPUs, which delivers jaw-dropping performance and silky smooth visuals for the next generation of PC gaming titles -- including Call of Duty: Ghosts, Watch Dogs and Battlefield 4.

In addition, NVIDIA has released to production the NVIDIA GeForce Experience™ software, which delivers to GeForce gamers the industry's best gaming drivers, advanced features and optimal playable settings (OPS) with the convenience of single click operation.

Designed for gaming enthusiasts, the GeForce GTX 780 boasts a massively powerful Kepler GPU with 2,304 cores and 3GB of high-speed GDDR5 memory -- each 50 percent more than its predecessor.(1)

The GeForce GTX 780 supports NVIDIA's latest array of gaming technologies, including PhysX® and NVIDIA TXAA™, while the newest GeForce drivers reduce frame time variations to provide smoother frame delivery and a richer overall experience. And for those gamers who demand the very best, NVIDIA SLI® technology -- the industry's preeminent multi-GPU solution -- scales to deliver even higher levels of performance.

"The GeForce GTX 780 delivers the fastest frame-rate and smoothest animation at a value never before seen in PC gaming," said Scott Herkelman, general manager of the GeForce business unit at NVIDIA. "This level of performance allows gamers to become fully immersed into a game the way the developers originally intended."

To satisfy gamer demands for greater customization and overclocking options, the GeForce GTX 780 includes NVIDIA GPU Boost™ 2.0 technology, which automatically increases the GPU's clock speeds for enhanced performance, while adding temperature target and fan controls, as well as extra over-voltage headroom and optimizations for advanced water-cooling solutions.

A high-quality cast exterior aluminum frame and high-efficiency vapor chamber cooling -- the most sophisticated thermal solution NVIDIA has created -- contribute to the exotic design of the card. With GeForce GTX 780, form meets function with uncompromising acoustic performance as well for near silent gaming operation.

"The GeForce GTX 780 thermal solution is the most sophisticated we've ever created," said Andrew Bell, vice president of engineering at NVIDIA. "The human ear detects not just sound intensity, but also sudden variations in noise levels. For this reason, we created brand new adaptive temperature controllers to reduce unnecessary fan speed variations and deliver beautifully silent operation. This makes the GeForce GTX 780 an awesome choice for powering enthusiast-class PCs including desktop gaming towers as well as the new breed of sexy, small form-factor PCs."

Easy Optimization With NVIDIA GeForce Experience
Available exclusively to GeForce gamers, the beta version of NVIDIA GeForce Experience software has been used by more than 1.5 million people since the beginning of the year. Now released to production, GeForce Experience is the perfect complement to the GeForce GTX 780's raw horsepower.

GeForce Experience automatically configures the 3D setting for each game to ensure the best experience based on the system configuration. It notifies gamers of software updates and automatically installs GeForce Game Ready™ drivers so gamers can maximize the performance of their GeForce GPUs and enjoy the latest PC games the day they are released.

The Tech Report's review shows the card is just a little bit slower than a GeForce GTX Titan while costing $350 less. Versus a Titan the GTX 780 offers great value, but the reviewer notes that the Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition has a better price/performance ratio. The Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition is a tad slower than the GTX 780, but its pricing is over $200 cheaper.

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OCZ Vertex 450 SSD with Indilinx controller arrives

OCZ delivers the Vertex 450, a new solid state disk that features OCZ's Indilinx Barefoot 3 BF3-M10 controller and 20nm MLC synchronous NAND flash memory. The Vertex 450 will be available in capacities from 128GB to 512GB ($129 - $499) and promises read speeds of up to 540MB/s, write speeds of up to 530MB/s and random 4k write performance of up to 90,000 IOPS.

OCZ Technology Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:OCZ), a leading provider of high-performance solid-state drives (SSDs) for computing devices and systems, today announced the release of the Vertex 450 SATA III SSD Series featuring the company’s proprietary Indilinx Barefoot 3 M10 Series controller. As part of the leading-edge Vertex series, Vertex 450 lives up to its name and bridges the gap between high performance and mainstream solid-state storage. With advanced storage performance, reliability, and quality, the Vertex 450 utilizes 20nm process geometry NAND flash to meet the needs of today’s high-end consumer and client applications.

“As one of the industry’s most highly awarded SSD Series to date, the Vertex name has become synonymous with the latest and greatest in flash-based storage providing an exceptional balance of performance and cost efficiency,” said Daryl Lang, Senior Vice President of Product Management for OCZ Technology. “The Vertex 450 marks the first time this popular OCZ series utilizes in-house ASIC technology delivering an even greater level of speed, reliability and value for our customers.”

Replacing the 25nm-based Vertex 4, the new Vertex 450 uses NAND flash based on the state-of-the-art 20nm process geometry to deliver superior, cost-effective solid state storage and features. The Vertex 450 provides bandwidth of up to 540MB/s read, 530MB/s write, and 4K random write performance of up to 90,000 IOPS, dramatically accelerating gaming, content creation, and multimedia applications, while driving an improved overall computing experience.

With its powerful and feature-rich Barefoot 3 M10 Series controller, the Vertex 450 is fine-tuned to deliver high speed sequential transfers and consistent sustained performance over time, regardless if the data file formats are compressed or uncompressed for faster file transfers, boot-ups, and a more responsive storage experience. The BF3 M10 controller is a derivative of the original product which adds AES-256 encryption and a power-optimized clock. This gives OCZ the ability to offer a power/cost optimized solution targeted for the mainstream market. With a priority on reliability and flash-optimized endurance, the Vertex 450 also features an advanced suite of flash management tools that analyze and dynamically adapt to increasing NAND vulnerabilities as flash cells wear, heightening data integrity over the long term.

Vertex 450 SSDs feature an ultra-slim 7mm alloy housing for compatibility with the latest thin form factor notebooks, and come bundled with a 3.5-inch adapter bracket as well as Acronis® True Image™ cloning software with Windows® 8 support to easily transfer data from legacy hard drive storage. The Vertex 450 will be available in 128GB to 512GB capacities and is backed by a 3-year warranty.

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HP ENVY Rove20 20-inch All-in-One doubles as a tablet

HP previews the ENVY Rove20, a new 20" All-in-One PC with a built-in battery that promises four hours of battery life. This system is based on the Intel Haswell processor, it has a 10-point capacitive IPS touchscreen with a 1600 x 900 pixel resolution, 1TB hybrid HDD, 802.11ac WiFi, three USB ports, Wireless Display support, and Beats Audio. The ENVY Rove20 will ship in July with pricing starting under $1,000.

The HP ENVY Rove20 can easily move from upright to completely horizontal for a tabletop entertainment experience. Using advanced multitouch technology, multiple users can interact with games and more at the same time. Multiplayer games such as Electronic Arts' Monopoly, Fingertapps JigsWar Puzzle, Fingertapps Musical Instruments, and nsquared makewords are an ease to play when the PC is laid flat.

In addition to sharing games, families and friends can enjoy multimedia content on the 20-inch 1,600 x 900 IPS LED panel that enables wide viewing angles, rich colors and sharp graphics, while built-in Beats Audio offers crisp, clear sound. Powered by 4th generation Intel Core processors, Intel HD graphics and 10-point touch, the HP ENVY Rove20 packs power for productivity tasks and an immersive entertainment experience with the ease of touch interaction.

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Sony shows 13.3-inch E Ink Mobius flexible display

Engadget got to see a demonstration of an E Ink Mobius based 13.3" flexible digital paper display from Sony. The screen weighs just 60g and lets users take notes via an electromagnetic induction touchscreen.

At 13.3 inches, the panel is larger than your typical e-reader's, but it weighs just 60 grams. That light footprint comes courtesy of E Ink's TFT tech, which allows for larger, more rugged devices without the extra weight. The Digital Paper's form factor matches the size of a sheet of A4 paper, and the on-board digitizer lets users scrawl notes on the electromagnetic induction touchscreen. Naturally, this is just one implementation of the E Ink's display, but it's neat to see a prototype in action nonetheless.

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Innodisk fingertip-sized nanoSSD does 480MB/s

Innodisk shows off the nanoSSD, a finger-tip sized SATA µSSD that measures just 16mm x 20mm x 2mm (W x L x H). Capacities range from 4GB to 64GB, and the disk features read speeds of up to 480MB/s and write speeds of up to 175MB/s.

Innodisk, a designer and manufacturer of SSDs for commercial and industrial applications, announces a release of the industrial-embedded industry's first SATA device in accordance to SATA µSSD standards – nanoSSD.

Through the integration of a control chip, flash memory and peripheral power components into a single ball grid array (BGA) package, Innodisk has managed to reduce the size of the nanoSSD to approximately 1% the size of a 2.5” SSD. With dimensions of only 16 x 20 x 2 mm (WxLxH), a weight of only 1.5g, SATA III support, capacities ranging from 4 to 64 GB and both x86 and ARM compatibility, nanoSSD can be incorporated into a wide variety of applications where a small form-factor and high transfer rates are important, including industrial mobile devices, embedded systems, tablets, high-end smart phones and Ultrabooks.

Innodisk's nanoSSD not only offers the advantage of an incredibly small form factor, as a result of the integration of DRAM into a BGA, this product also features high read/write speeds of 480/175 MB/s, respectively. Whether for purposes of system booting, data storage, or data cache backup, nanoSSD can significantly improve overall system performance.

According to TrendForce predictions for 2013, demand for embedded memory technologies eMMC and SSD will heat up, with a forecast of overall NAND Flash demand growth to reach up to 47.6% with eMMC and SSD contributing to 15% of the NAND flash output growth. Embedded memory technology designed for smart phones, eMMC, has been one of the main choices of ultra-thin hand-held devices, however, being subject to performance limitations, they are usually only implemented in low-end models. For high-end applications such as high performance ultra-thin Ultrabooks, the SATA interface remains the optimal choice.

Designed according to MO-276 standards, the JEDEC standard for SATA microSSDs, nanoSSD is a single-chip SATA implementation which allows for easy design-in. With many applications in the industrial-embedded field, Innodisk's nanoSSD can be applied in embedded storage devices of various sizes, in particular, SATADOM, Innodisk's own world's smallest form factor disk on module series. With Innodisk's expertise in creating mini form factor modules, an even smaller DOM can be created.

This product is fully compliant with the industrial-embedded industry's standards, including: thermal sensor implementation, -40?C to 85?C wide operation range, shock-resistance and ATA security and military (MIL-STD-810F/G) compliant quick erase standards.

Innodisk further adds value through firmware optimization designed by in-house R&D, extending the life of its flash products through wear-leveling technology. Also, significantly reducing the risk of industrial applications is Innodisk's own disk monitoring tool – iSMART, which allows users to visualize SSD wear-leveling status at a glance with a clear graphical display, giving users time to replace damaged disks before they fail.

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NVIDIA GeForce 320.18 WHQL driver arrives

NVIDIA uploaded the GeForce 320.18 WHQL driver, you can download it over here.

Release Summary This is the GeForce Game Ready driver for Metro: Last Light providing up to 10% faster performance and Microsoft WHQL certification.

Get optimal game settings for Metro: Last Light with GeForce Experience and enjoy NVIDIA PhysX effects and DirectX 11 tessellation.

Includes the production release of GeForce Experience (version 1.5) as an optional installation. GeForce Experience replaces NVIDIA Update as the easiest way to keep your drivers up to date.

New in GeForce R320 Drivers
Performance Boost – Increases performance by up to 20% for GeForce 400/500/600 series GPUs in several PC games vs. GeForce 314.22 WHQL-certified drivers. Results will vary depending on your GPU and system configuration. Here is one example of measured gains:

GeForce GTX 660:

Up to 20% in Dirt: Showdown
Up to 18% in Tomb Raider
Up to 10% in Metro: Last Light
Up to 8% in StarCraft II
Up to 6% in Sniper Elite V2
Up to 6% in Metro 2033
Up to 6% in Far Cry 3
Up to 6% in Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Up to 5% in F1 2012

GeForce GTX 660 SLI:

Up to 17% in Dirt: Showdown
Up to 18% in Tomb Raider
Up to 9% in Metro: Last Light
Up to 9% in Assassin’s Creed III
Up to 7% in StarCraft II
Up to 6% in Far Cry 3
Up to 6% in Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Up to 6% in Battlefield 3
Up to 5% in BioShock: Infinite
Up to 5% in F1 2012

SLI Technology

Added SLI profile for Alien Fear
Added SLI profile for Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
Added SLI profile for Dead Island: Riptide
Added SLI profile for Dragon Sword
Added SLI profile for Neverwinter
Added SLI profile for Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
Added SLI profile for GRID 2
Added SLI profile for Human Head 2
Added SLI profile for Remember Me
Added SLI profile for The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct
Updated SLI profile for Natural Selection 2
Updated SLI profile for Resident Evil 6
Updated SLI profile for Trackmania 2: Canyon

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