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Radeon HD5970 The fastest Graphics card in the world arrives

2009-11-19T21:12:00.000-08:00

AMD has recently launched the fastest graphics card in the world - the ATI Radeon HD5970. It was just last month that AMD was out with HD5870 - the fastest single-GPU graphics card and now they are out with the fastest dual-GPU in a single card. The HD5970 is a 40-nanometer based card and is compatible with DirectX 11. It has two processors tied together and can work in Crossfire mode with

AMD HD5870 and HD5850 Specifications and Reviews

2009-10-03T01:40:00.000-07:00

AMD has launched their new 5800 series of graphic cards called the Evergreen series and one of their first two models are out - the HD5850 and HD5870. All graphic cards starting with the HD5xxx are part of this new evergreen family which is based on the 40 nanometer fabrication technology and has support for the new DirectX 11. The HD5870 is the fastest single-GPU graphics card available, the

Intel Core-i7, Core-i5 Processor Price List and Specifications

2009-09-26T22:26:00.000-07:00

Intel's newest and fastest generation of processors named the Core i7 and the lighter versions named the Core i5 have been released for both the desktop and mobile platforms.Below is the price list in US$ and links with details specifications:Desktop Lineup:Core i7-975 (3.33 GHz) - $999Core i7-950 (3.06 GHz) - $562Core i7-920 (2.66 GHz) - $284Core i7-870 (2.93

22 Percent of Laptops sold are netbooks

2009-09-05T22:48:00.000-07:00

The notebook PC market grew past the 38 million-mark in units in the second quarter of this year. According to DisplaySearch Q3-09 quarterly notebook PC shipment and forecast report, the mini-note PC (netbook) market was particularly strong, growing 40 per cent quarter on quarter.The strong growth of mini-note PCs drove their share of the portable computer market to 22.2 per cent in Q2 2009. Asus

Nokia 3G Netbook coming soon

2009-08-28T23:23:00.000-07:00

Nokia the leader in mobile phone market is soon bringing out a netbook called the Nokia Booklet 3G. Nokia calls it a mini-laptop but it is still in the netbook category as it is powered by Intel's low energy Atom processor. It is set to be released on this early September, 2009.The Booklet 3G is a 10.1 inch netbook which has great connectivity options including 3G broadband, Wifi, A-GPS,

Asus Eee ET2002T Ion Nettop with large touchscreen

2009-08-21T22:10:00.000-07:00

Asus has produced a new nettop called the EeeTop ET2002T based on Nvidia's Ion platform and it is the first All-in-One Ion based PC. Asus' previous nettop was based on Intel's platform, you can read more about that here.The ET2002T is a 20 inch touch-screen system with a wireless keyboard and mouse. The system is 5.3 centimeters thick and weighs around 7.2 Kilograms, which is heavy considering

Intel Core-i7 for notebooks - 720QM, 820QM and 920XM

2009-08-10T07:09:00.000-07:00

Intel is soon going to be bringing the fastest mobile processors, it's first of the Core-i7 for notebooks. There are three processors in this list and all three are Quad-cores based on the Nehalem microarchitecture.The first two codenamed Clarksfield is a high-voltage 45 nanometer chip - Core i7-720QM and 820QM.The Core i7-720QM is clocked at 1.6 GigaHertz has 6 MegaBytes of Cache while Core i7-

Intel says Netbooks not for newbie buyers

2009-08-02T06:16:00.000-07:00

Intel has stated that the netbook market is shifting. The company said that it no longer expects netbooks to appeal to first-time buyers. Intel says that it sees netbooks as a secondary computer for users or an option for kids needing their first computer.Intel's Sean Maloney said at a media event, "I don't think first-time buyers are going to buy netbooks. The first time you buy something you

Intel July 2009 Price cuts

2009-07-26T21:48:00.000-07:00

Intel has planned to cut the price of five of its CPUs on 19 July 2009. The five CPU's include a quad-core, a core2duo and three dual-core chips.The price drops are in the range of 10 to 20 percent as follows:Core2Quad Q8300 (2.5 GigaHertz) will drop by $20 from $183 to $163Core2Duo E7500 (2.93 GigaHertz) will drop by $20 from $133 to $113Pentium Dual-Core E5400 (2.7 GigaHertz) will drop by $10

Maingear Unveils eX-L 18 the Worlds Fastest Gaming Laptop

2009-07-25T21:34:00.000-07:00

Maingear has just launched what it has claimed is the world's most fastest and powerful laptop for games. Maingear also claims that the eX-L series were the first notebook to ever use Intel mobile quad-core CPUs.The fastest version of ex-L 18 is powered by Intel Core2Extreme processor X9300 clocked at 2.53 GigaHertz. Two other versions are available and clocked by the slower Core2Duo chip, P8700

Acer Veriton N260G is an Atom Nettop with Intel Chipset

2009-07-18T23:16:00.000-07:00

Acer has recently come out with a new nettop branded the Acer N260G which is built on Intel's chipset rather than Nvidia's Ion. Nettops are basically affordable desktops purpose-built primarily for web surfing, email, and basic Internet usage.According to Asus, "the N260G features exceptional components fitted into a petite diamond-shaped chassis, built for space-constrained computing needs". The

Global PC Shipments to decline in 2009

2009-07-18T23:05:00.000-07:00

The number of PCs shipped around the globe in 2009 is expected to be lower than the previous year, the first time since the 2001 dot-com bust, according to market research firm iSuppli.Just 287.3 million PCs will be shipped in 2009, a 4 percent decrease from the 299.2 million shipped around the world in 2008, according to a projection in a report released Tuesday by iSuppli.To be sure,

Intel Core i7-870, 860 and Core i5-750 coming soon

2009-07-18T20:54:00.000-07:00

Intel is going to launch three new desktop processors, two high-end Core-i7 and one performance-level Core-i5. These will be the first of the LGA 1156 type socket. Intel also recently launched two processors of high-performance desktops - Core i7-975 and 950 back in May.All the three chips are codenamed Lynnfield and based on the LGA 1156 type socket. The Core i7-870 is clocked at 2.93 GigaHertz

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Quad CPU coming in August 2009

2009-07-11T21:30:00.000-07:00

AMD is set to launch its fastest quad-core processor around August 2009, the Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition is a new high performance 45 nanometer chip by AMD for desktops.The Phenom II X965 is made on the AM3 socket clocked at 3.4 GigaHertz and will be the fastest clocked Quad-core processor till date. Intel's fastest quad-core is the Core i7-975 clocked at 3.33 GigaHertz. The chip will contain

Asus UX30 slim and ultra-low voltage notebook

2009-07-05T23:47:00.000-07:00

Asus has recently showcased its Intel's CULV (Consumer Ultra-Low Voltage) based laptop. The UX30 is a slim notebook with aesthetic design built to last long with a low power consumption.The UX30 is powered by Intel's ultra-low-voltage penryn based 45 nanometer fabrication technology. The notebook comes with either a Core2Duo or a Core2Solo processor both with a clock frequency of 1.4 GigaHertz.

Lenovo ThinkPad T400s - Ultra Slim and Powerful laptop

2009-06-27T21:18:00.000-07:00

Lenovo has announced its new notebook - ThinkPad T400s which according to Lenovo is created to give business users a thin and light yet powerful, feature-packed PC.The T400s is inspired from the thin, light and strong ThinkPad X301 and weighs in less than its predecessor ThinkPad T400. This customizable laptop is powered by Intel's Core2Duo with either the 2.4 GigaHertz or 2.53 GigaHertz chip

HP Mini 5101 netbook revealed

2009-06-27T06:18:00.000-07:00

HP has revealed their new netbook series called the HP Mini 5101 which according to them is especially designed for mobile professionals who want a lightweight mini PC.The HP Mini 5101 features a strong built light weight metal case made of magnesium with aluminium finish. It is powered by Intel's Atom processor with support of upto 2 GigaBytes of memory. Storage options include both SATA and SSD

Global Desktop PC Shipments fall by 8.1%

2009-06-27T05:47:00.000-07:00

Global PC shipments have dropped by 8.1 percentage in the first quarter according to a survey conducted by iSuppli this week.The survey conducted by iSuppli concurs with a previous Gartner report showing the worst drop in PC sales since records began.iSuppli said 66.5 million units were shipped in the first quarter of 2009, a drop of 8.1 per cent compared to the same time last year and a 14.4 per

Intel E6500 Pentium dual-core revealed

2009-06-19T20:34:00.000-07:00

Intel will refresh its Pentium dual-core series with a faster processor - the E6500. The Pentium dual-core processor series are faster than centrino series but slower than Core and Core 2 line of processors.The E6500 is based on the 45 nanometer Wolfdale technology, it has a clock speed of 2.93 GigaHertz and a cache size of 2 MegaBytes.It will be released around the third quarter of 2009.Pentium

Asus Disney Netpal Eee netbook for kids

2009-06-18T22:34:00.000-07:00

Asus has together with Disney Consumer Products launched a new Disney-themed netbook called the Disney Netpal by Asus for kids. Asus states that its new netbook is infused with the Eee PC's trademark ease-of-use and Disney's charm, making it a child's perfect study buddy and play pal.The Disney Netpal hosts a number of software features designed especially for the kids. It includes 40 robust

Intel Atom N450 is the next atom chip

2009-06-13T06:57:00.000-07:00

Intel is going to release a new processor in its Atom lineup in October this year, 2009. This new CPU will be the successor to the current Atom N270 chip and is called the Atom N450. According to a report at digitimes, Intel is scheduled to phase out its Atom N270 CPU for netbooks in October at the earliest, according to industry sources.The 45 nanometer Intel Atom N450 is codenamed Pine Trail,

Intel cuts T9600 and P8700 mobile CPU prices

2009-06-13T06:19:00.000-07:00

Intel has lowered the prices of two of its mobile processors - the 2.8 GigaHertz T9600 and the 2.53 GigaHertz P8700.The price of the T9600 is reduced by a massive 40% down to US$ 316 from US$ 530. While the P8700 is reduced by 13% to US$ 209 down from US$ 241. These two price drops will affect other CPU prices resulting in cheaper notebook prices.Intel T9600 Specifications:Speed: 2.80 GHzCores:

Intel Core i7 960 coming in late 2009

2009-06-12T23:58:00.000-07:00

Intel has already planned to replace its just released Core i7 950 with the Core i7-960. The new processor will be released in the 4th quarter of 2009.The Core i7 960 will have a clock frequency of 3.2 GigaHertz and a cache size of 8 MegaBytes. It will replace the 3.06 GigaHertz Core i7 950 which has the same cache size.Core i7 960 Specifications:Speed: 3.2 GHzCores: 4Cache Size: 8 MBMemory

Asus O!Play HDP-R1 HD TV Media Player

2009-06-06T04:09:00.000-07:00

Asus has brought out a new innovate product for Home theater PC solutions, the O!Play HDP-R1 HD Media Player is aimed at providing 1080p Full High Definition entertainment across a wide variety of media formats with ultra-fast eSATA interface.Asus states that is currently the world's only High Definition media player which supports an extremely wide range of file formats, including MPEG1/2/4, H

Asus Eee PC T91 touchscreen tablet netbook

2009-06-06T03:47:00.000-07:00

Asus has announced a new version in the Eee PC lineup - T91 at the COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2009 held between June 2-6. According to Asus, this new model is the first to sport an 8.9 inch swivelable touchscreen.The Eee PC is powered by Intel's Atom Z520 processor clocked at 1.33 GigaHertz. It has 1 GigaBytes of memory and 82 GigaBytes of storage capacity all this weighing in at a mere 0.96 Kilograms and