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Wow .. Intel is confident .. Intel will upgrade its Centrino technology to Centrino Pro, with the launch to come with the availability of Microsoft Windows Vista OS, notebook makers said. Similar to the chip giant's marketing investment in Centrino, a total of US$300 million will be injected into Intel's worldwide sales promotion of Centrino Pro, according to the makers. Recognized as the Santa Rosa platform, Centrino Pro technology will be built around the 64-bit dual-core Merom core, said the makers citing the chip giant's latest product roadmap. In the second quarter of 2007, Intel will launch its new Core 2 Duo (Merom) CPU lineup, which includes the T7300, T7500 and T7700 models, featuring Socket P connector, 800MHz FSB and 4MB L2 cache, as well as the T7100 with 2MB of L2 cache, the makers indicated. Simultaneously, Intel's GM965/PM965 chipsets and 82566MM Gigabit Network/Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN network chips, which all support Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) and Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT), will be announced to complete the Santa Rosa platform, according to the makers. The pairing of Intel's Santa Rosa platform and the Microsoft Windows Vista OS will bring the most efficiency to the worldwide notebook market, Taiwan notebook makers commented. Vendors including Acer and Hewlett-Packard (HP) have significantly revamped each of their respective product design roadmaps for 2007, such as ultra-slim and one-spindle notebooks featuring 10.4-, 12.1- and 13.3-inch widescreen displays, the makers indicated. Consequently, consumer notebook orders for 2007 have drawn more attention from first-tier notebook manufacturers, according to the makers. An annual growth of the worldwide notebook market has been maintained at approximately 25%, the makers stated. In 2007, the market scale will likely top the 100 million mark, up from an estimate of 80-85 million notebooks for this year, the makers forecast.
The bad news continues to haunt Sony as its now been announced that they won't be able to meet the shipment figures which where recently announced. Sony previously announced that they would be shipping a total of two million units of the PlayStation 3 to retail stores in the USA and Japan at the end of 2006. Jack Tretton has made a statement which spells doubt over the fact that Sony will be able to deliver the promises of two million units. Jack Tretton made this announcement to a website called Bloomberg. He goes on to say that, "The honest answer is it's more of a target." and that they've clearly had production issues. The source isn't sure if this will cause anymore delays for the PlayStation 3 in other countries but it does bring even more bad news for the company, as of late, they haven't had much good news.
AMD plans to deliver a range of integrated platforms in 2007 to serve key markets, including: commercial clients; mobile computing; and gaming and media computing. PC users will benefit from innovations intended to extend battery life on the next-generation AMD Turion 64 mobile technology-based platform and enhancements to the AMD LIVE! digital media PC platform that will enable users to get more from their favorite photos, music, and movies. AMD believes that these integrated platform innovations will bring customers improved system stability, better time-to-market, increased performance and energy-efficiency and overall, an enhanced user experience.
Contrary to rumours of DFI leaving the Desktop Board Market, it seems there are quite a few products in store for the Desktop Consumers from DFI. We take a glimpse at the upcoming products:
SRS has developed an "audio sandbox" that takes the hardware acceleration the company helped develop and replaces it with a software application. "The Soundbox is one of the very cool audio enhancement technologies for the PC because it delivers enhancement across the board," said Benjamin Grier, product marketing manager for SRS Labs. Users can choose the type of sound they want enhanced as in movies or music, and then choose the method of delivery such as ear buds or laptop speakers. SRS uses cyclical acoustic technology -- which it calls sound spatialization -- that allows users to feel as though the sound is coming from speakers that are much further apart to make the sound wider and more three-dimensional. The Audio Sandbox is free to try, but costs $19.95 for the full version.
Source: ExtremeTech
ASUS is proud to introduce the PG191 LCD monitor, which incorporates Power Bass System and 2ms gray-to-gray response time to deliver the audio and video performance demanded by hardcore gamers. Gaming in the 21st is more than just entertainment. It’s an attitude. Hardcore players need the best system setup, and it’s not just about computer hardware performance but also the coolest looking chassis, mouse, keyboard and of course display as well. The PG191 is exactly this type of gaming solution. Rife with unique industrial designs, the black and silver PG191 comes with a sleek aluminum alloy neck, diamond-cut base and black-glared front frame, making it a stylish piece of décor for any environments. The top-of-the-line PG191 comes with 2.1-channel speakers (10W satellite speakers and 15W ASUS Power Bass System) to deliver an exhilarating audio experience when battling in the virtual world. It adopted Trace Free Technology, which accelerates gray-to-gray response time to 2ms to enable smooth video quality whether it is a football match, 3D games or DVD playback.
Imagination Technologies Group has reached a new major collaboration agreement with Intel which extends the licensing and deployment of its graphics and video IP cores for use with Intel’s PC, mobile computing and consumer architectures in certain segments. Imagination also announces an investment by Intel Capital, the venture capital arm of Intel. Arvind Sodhani, President of Intel Capital, says: "Intel Capital’s investment recognizes the importance of graphics, video, and display technologies for the PC, mobile computing and consumer markets. This investment together with the ongoing collaboration between Intel and Imagination will expand these capabilities bringing the benefits of enhanced graphics and video to customers around the world."
Source: IMGTec
OCZ announced the next addition to OCZ’s line of NVIDIA® certified Platinum DDR2 memory modules. The new PC2-8500 series is SLI™ certified ensuring ultimate breakthrough compatibility for advanced SLI platform performance. OCZ PC2-8500 Platinum modules operate at 1066MHz with 4-5-5 timings and are part of the certified NVIDIA SLI technology ecosystem compiled of a selection of “interoperable components,” all of which elevate the standards of performance for enthusiasts and gamers when operating together in the same system. As an SLI-certified SDRAM product, PC2-8500 Platinum memory modules are built with an EPP (Enhanced Performance Profiles) programmed SPD to provide a true Plug and Play overclocking feature that eliminates the need for manual configuration and makes memory optimizations a household item for beginners and gamers.
Source: OCZ
Creative has invented the Creative Xmod, a device based upon its X-Fi® Xtreme Fidelity™ audio platform that improves music playback quality for MP3, WMA, iTunes or AAC songs to beyond the original CD quality. The Creative Xmod is a small device just about the size of a candy bar. It connects between stereo speakers or headphones and either a PC, Mac, iPod, ZEN™ or any MP3 player, and it dramatically improves the listening experience by upconverting the music during playback to the X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity standard very high-quality 24-bit surround audio. The Creative Xmod will be available in October at a suggested retail price of S$139.00.
Source: Creative |
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