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  • Leaked: Lenovo ThinkPad X220 specs include IPS display, SSD and more

    Leaked: Lenovo ThinkPad X220 specs include IPS display, SSD and more

     

    Looking to buy a Lenovo Thinkpad you might want to wait on for some time, the company’s website which currently is set to update to the newer versions of Thinkpad devices, already contains the sales and specs catalogue of their new Lenovo Thinkpad X220.

    Major Specs Include

    • Intel Core i5-i7 processors
    • Option of 12.5″  (1366×768) LED Backlit Display (IPS display)
    • Trackpoint® & Buttonless Touchpad
    • 1 optional USB 3.0
    • 720p High Definition camera
    • Up to 23 hours with the 9 cell battery (optional)

    Check out the full specs in the Sheet Below, or visit the link on the site below for the full marketing goods.

    [Lenovo]

  • Western Digital acquires Hitachi GST for $4.3 Billion

    Western Digital acquires Hitachi GST for $4.3 Billion

    WD is one of the worlds best hard drive manufacturing and selling companies and they have just announced a deal  to acquire one of its primary competitors, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Steve Milligan, president and chief executive officer of Hitachi GST, will join WD at closing as president. In the deal the acquisition will include $3.5 billion in cash and $750 million in WD common stock.

    The takeover is said to be finalized by Q3 2011.

     

    Official Press

     

    Western Digital to Acquire Hitachi Global Storage Technologies

    Combination of Hard Drive Companies Will Create Industry’s Broadest Product Portfolio and a Significant Pool of Resources for Innovation

    IRVINE, Calif. and SAN JOSE, Calif., March 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Western Digital (NYSE: WDC) and Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE: HIT / TSE:6501) announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby WD will acquire Hitachi Global Storage Technologies (Hitachi GST), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $4.3 billion. The proposed combination will result in a customer-focused storage company, with significant operating scale, strong global talent and the industry’s broadest product lineup backed by a rich technology portfolio.

    Under the terms of the agreement, WD will acquire Hitachi GST for $3.5 billion in cash and 25 million WD common shares valued at $750 million, based on a WD closing stock price of $30.01 as of March 4, 2011. Hitachi, Ltd. will own approximately ten percent of Western Digital shares outstanding after issuance of the shares and two representatives of Hitachi will be added to the WD board of directors at closing. The transaction has been approved by the board of directors of each company and is expected to close during the third calendar quarter of 2011, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. WD plans to fund the transaction with a combination of existing cash and total debt of approximately $2.5 billion.

    WD expects the transaction to be immediately accretive to its earnings per share on a non-GAAP basis, excluding acquisition-related expenses, restructuring charges and amortization of intangibles.

    The resulting company will retain the Western Digital name and remain headquartered in Irvine, California. John Coyne will remain chief executive officer of WD, Tim Leyden chief operating officer and Wolfgang Nickl chief financial officer. Steve Milligan, president and chief executive officer of Hitachi GST, will join WD at closing as president, reporting to John Coyne.

    “The acquisition of Hitachi GST is a unique opportunity for WD to create further value for our customers, stockholders, employees, suppliers and the communities in which we operate,” said John Coyne, president and chief executive officer of WD. “We believe this step will result in several key benefits-enhanced R&D capabilities, innovation and expansion of a rich product portfolio, comprehensive market coverage and scale that will enhance our cost structure and ability to compete in a dynamic marketplace. The skills and contributions of both workforces were key considerations in assessing this compelling opportunity. We will be relying on the proven integration capabilities of both companies to assure the ongoing satisfaction of our customers and to bring this combination to successful fruition.”

    “This brings together two industry leaders with consistent track records of strong execution and industry outperformance,” said Steve Milligan, president and chief executive officer, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies. “Together we can provide customers worldwide with the industry’s most compelling and diverse set of products and services, from innovative personal storage to solid state drives for the enterprise.”

    Hiroaki Nakanishi, president, Hitachi, Ltd. said, “As the former CEO of Hitachi GST, I always believed in the potential of Hitachi GST to become a larger and more agile company. This is a strategic combination of two industry leaders, both growing and profitable. It provides an opportunity for the new company to increase customer and shareholder value and expand into new markets. Additionally, it is important to us that WD shares common values with Hitachi GST to create a more global company that is well positioned to define a broader role in the evolving storage industry.”

    WD’s exclusive financial adviser on the transaction is Bank of America Merrill Lynch; its lead legal adviser is O’Melveny & Myers LLP. Goldman, Sachs & Co serves as financial adviser to Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi GST. Legal advisers to Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi GST are Morrison Foerster LLP and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates, respectively.

  • Apple refreshes the Macbook Pro lineup, with AMD graphics and thunderbolt port

    Apple refreshes the Macbook Pro lineup, with AMD graphics and thunderbolt port


    Apple has just refreshed the whole Macbook pro lineup with Sandy Bridge processors , here is the full

     

    • 13-inch MacBook Pro –
    1. 13-inchers are available with Core i5 processors. The lower end model
    2. Features a 2.4GHz dual-core Core i5 processor and 320GB hard drive
    3. Going up to the 2.7GHz dual-core Core i5 CPU and 500GB hard drive
    4. This duo doesn’t get the AMD graphics treatment like the others, Intel’s new powerful HD 3000 graphics.
    • 15-inch MacBook Pro –
    1. Core i7 and AMD Radeon HD 6000M goods
    2. The lower model packs a 2.0GHz quad-core Core i7 processor
    3. AMD Radeon HD6490M graphics, and a 500GB hard drive
    4. The higher end gets you a faster 2.2GHz Core i7 chip
    5. AMD Radeon 6750M graphics and 750GB hard drive.
    • 17-inch MacBook Pro –
    1. The all-powerful 17-incher $2,499 gets that same 2.2GHz Core i7 processor
    2. AMD Radeon 6750M graphics and a 750GB hard drive.

     

    Read The PRESS RELEASE

    Apple Updates MacBook Pro with Next Generation Processors, Graphics & Thunderbolt I/O Technology

    CUPERTINO, California-February 24, 2011-Apple® today updated the industry-leading MacBook® Pro family with next generation processors and graphics, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and a new FaceTime® HD camera. Featuring the very latest dual-core and quad-core Intel Core processors, the entire MacBook Pro line is up to twice as fast as the previous generation.*

    “The new MacBook Pro brings next generation dual and quad Core processors, high performance graphics, Thunderbolt technology and FaceTime HD to the great design loved by our pro customers,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “Thunderbolt is a revolutionary new I/O technology that delivers an amazing 10 gigabits per second and can support every important I/O standard which is ideal for the new MacBook Pro.”

    Starting at $1,199 the new 13-inch MacBook Pro offers amazing value and performance in a compact design. The highly portable 13-inch MacBook Pro features Intel Core i5 and Core i7 dual-core processors up to 2.7 GHz and Intel HD Graphics 3000. The powerful 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro models feature quad-core Core i7 processors up to 2.3 GHz and AMD Radeon HD graphics processors with up to 1GB of video memory for high performance gaming, pro video editing and graphics intensive applications.

    MacBook Pro is the first computer on the market to include the groundbreaking Thunderbolt I/O technology. Developed by Intel with collaboration from Apple, Thunderbolt enables expandability never before possible on a notebook computer. Featuring two bi-directional channels with transfer speeds up to an amazing 10Gbps each, Thunderbolt delivers PCI Express directly to external high performance peripherals such as RAID arrays, and can support FireWire and USB consumer devices and Gigabit Ethernet networks via adapters. Thunderbolt also supports DisplayPort for high resolution displays and works with existing adapters for HDMI, DVI and VGA displays. Freely available for implementation on systems, cables and devices, Thunderbolt technology is expected to be widely adopted as a new standard for high performance I/O.

    The MacBook Pro now includes a built-in FaceTime HD camera with triple the resolution of the previous generation for crisp, widescreen video calls. With Apple’s innovative FaceTime video calling software, the new camera allows high definition video calls between all new MacBook Pro models and supports standard resolution calls with other Intel-based Macs, iPhone® 4 and the current generation iPod touch®. FaceTime is included with all new MacBook Pro models and is available for other Intel-based Macs from the Mac® App Store? for 99 cents. The MacBook Pro lineup continues to feature its gorgeous aluminum unibody enclosure, glass Multi-Touch™ trackpad, LED-backlit widescreen display, illuminated full-size keyboard and 7-hour battery.**

    As the industry’s greenest notebook lineup, every Mac notebook achieves EPEAT Gold status and meets Energy Star 5.0 requirements, setting the standard for environmentally friendly notebook design.*** Each unibody enclosure is made of highly recyclable aluminum and comes standard with energy efficient LED-backlit displays that are mercury-free and made with arsenic-free glass. Mac notebooks contain no brominated flame retardants, are PVC-free and are constructed with recyclable materials.

    Every Mac comes with Mac OS® X Snow Leopard®, the world’s most advanced operating system, and iLife®, Apple’s innovative suite of applications for creating and sharing great photos, movies and music. Snow Leopard builds on more than a decade of innovation and includes multiple features for portable computing such as Multi-Touch navigation, advanced wireless networking, easy file sharing, automated data backup and intelligent power management. The new iLife ’11 features iPhoto® with stunning full screen views for browsing, editing and sharing photos; iMovie® with powerful easy-to-use tools to transform home videos into fun theatrical trailers; and GarageBand® with new ways to improve your playing and create great sounding songs.

    Pricing & Availability 
    The new 13-inch MacBook Pro, 15-inch MacBook Pro and 17-inch MacBook Pro are available through the Apple Store® (www.apple.com), Apple’s retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. The 13-inch MacBook Pro is available in two configurations: one with a 2.3 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 and 320GB hard drive starting at $1,199; and one with a 2.7 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 and 500GB hard drive starting at $1,499. The new 15-inch MacBook Pro is available in two models: one with a 2.0 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7, AMD Radeon HD 6490M and 500GB hard drive starting at $1,799 and one with a 2.2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7, AMD Radeon HD 6750M and 750GB hard drive starting at $2,199. The new 17-inch MacBook Pro features a 2.2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7, AMD Radeon HD 6750M and 750GB hard drive and is priced at $2,499.

    Configure-to-order options include faster quad-core processors up to 2.3 GHz, additional hard drive capacity up to 750GB, solid state storage up to 512GB, more memory up to 8GB DDR3, antiglare and high-resolution display options and AppleCare® Protection Plan. Additional technical specifications and configure-to-order options and accessories are available online at www.apple.com/macbookpro.

    *Testing conducted by Apple in February 2011 using preproduction MacBook Pro configurations. For more information visit www.apple.com/macbookpro/features.html.

    **The new Wireless Web protocol testing was conducted by Apple in February 2011 using preproduction MacBook Pro configurations. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. For more information visit www.apple.com/macbookpro/features.html.

    ***EPEAT is an independent organization that helps customers compare the environmental performance of notebooks and desktops. Products meeting all of the 23 required criteria and at least 75 percent of the optional criteria are recognized as EPEAT Gold products. The EPEAT program was conceived by the US EPA and is based on IEEE 1680 standard for Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products. For more information visit www.epeat.net.

    Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork, and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple is reinventing the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.

  • Apple Shuts downs the Online store, New MacBooks coming?

    Apple Shuts downs the Online store, New MacBooks coming?

    Looks like as per the rumors the new MacBooks are slated for today and the possible refresh is happening as we speak.


    As per rumors the new MacBook pro 13 inchers are getting the core 13-15 treatment, with basic upgrades in the 15 inch and 17 inch versions, there is also a possibility of the new sandy bridge processors to be added to the devices.


    Stay tuned as we will have the updates once the store is back online

  • Your Desktop Supercomputer: Coming Soon

    Your Desktop Supercomputer: Coming Soon

    Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Lowell have managed to squeeze over a thousand processor cores onto a single chip. We’ve heard a lot about the potential for future desktop-sized supercomputers, but more than anything else this research proves that in the not-too-distant future it’s likely to be a reality. Interestingly enough, there’s also a green angle to this idea: FPGA chips can be more power efficient than their competitors, and if less computer time is needed to process complex tasks, then the overall power consumption of computers using the tech could be impressively low.


    The advance was made by Dr. Wim Vanderbauwhede’s team, who programmed an advanced chip called a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA). FPGA systems have been around for a while, and their strength is that they can be programmed “in the field” to best suit whatever task they’re needed for, unlike the hard-coded silicon ship designs you’re probably imagining. The UM team’s innovation was in working out how to program the FPGA to act as mini processor cores, since the tech is typically difficult to work with. This has traditionally been a barrier to their use in desktop PCs, although small FPGAs are often found inside devices like LCD TVs.


    Once the 1,000 individual CPU cores had been programmed onto the chip, the scientists took the necessary next step to prove how useful their innovation is: They ran an intensive algorithm through it to test how powerful it was, and they chose a tricky one too–at the core of motion MPEG video processing, used in many online video systems. The results speak for themselves. Using the kilo-core FPGA computer, the team was able to process 5 gigabytes per sec of movie files, which is about 20 times the rate that existing high-end computers can manage.

  • MSI Announces Wind U160MX Netbook

    MSI Announces Wind U160MX Netbook

    MSI has expanded their Wind line-up with the launch of the Wind U160MX netbook, a product called by MSI as the “dream machine”.

    The Wind U160MX has

    • Intel Atom N455 processor (1.66 GHz)
    • 10” LED screen (1024×600)
    • DDR3-667 memory (2 GB max)
    • SATA harddrive (250 GB or 320 GB)
    • Integrated video (Intel GMA 3150)
    • 2-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC), Fast Ethernet
    • 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1,
    • 0.3 Mpixel webcam
    • 3-cell battery.

    The lappy also features TDE (Turbo Drive Engine) technology, which increase the CPU clock to boost the performance, and a power-saving function that extends the battery life up to 8.5 hours without charging.

    Information on pricing was not revealed.

    OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

    MSI’s stylishly sexy Wind U160MX is gorgeous, slender, and light. It features the Intel Atom N455 processor which supports up to 2GB of DDR3 memory and sports MSI’s exclusive TDE technology, ECO Engine power-saving technology, Easy Face biometric software, Easy Viewer photo manager, the S-Bar tool bar, and up to 8.5 hours of battery power.

    Taipei—MSI has unveiled the beautiful 10.1-inch Wind U160MX netbook which packs Intel’s dual-thread architecture-supporting Atom N455 CPU, DDR3 memory, and MSI TDE technology. The U160MX is powerful and its battery runs up to 8.5 hours on just one charge.

    Eric Kuo, associate vice president for global sales, MSI Notebook, explains that the U160MX netbook is less than one inch thin and tips the scales at just one kilogram including the battery. The U160MX has a unique circular display axle and is sheathed in a brush finish black coating that protects against smudging. This elegant netbook also comes with a Chicklet keyboard, MSI’s ECO Engine power-saving technology, Easy Face biometric software, the Easy Viewer photo manager, and the S-Bar tool bar. Stunningly beautiful and equipped with powerful MSI applications, you’ll fall in love with it.

    Ultimate in high tech

    In a class of its own: The feather-light Wind U160MX features a display axle with a power button recessed into one end and an independent Chicklet keyboard set off by the shimmering silver glow of the touchpad mouse buttons. Meticulously crafted inside and out, the Wind U160MX is an elegant piece of work in a class of its own.

    Chicklet keyboard: The U160MX also comes with MSI’s Chicklet keyboard with each key independent from the others for solid, silent typing. Each stroke of the keyboard underscores the dedication put into the design and production of every detail.

    10.1-inch LED screen refreshes in just 8 milliseconds: The Wind U160MX comes with a power-sipping 10.1” LED backlit display that refreshes in only eight milliseconds—more than twice as fast as traditional laptops, so it offers a smooth, clear, crisp picture when you watch movies and animation as well as better detail and richer colors. Now, you can have cinema-quality visual entertainment on a netbook.

    High performance, extended battery life*

    Intel’s latest Atom N455 processor: The Wind U160MX employs Intel’s new generation Atom N455 processor and supports DDR3 memory. At 6.5 watts, it not only sips power, but also enhances performance by 10% and extends battery life by 15%.

    TDE turbo technology: MSI’s TDE (Turbo Drive Engine technology) instantly kicks the Wind U160MX into overdrive, so the system doesn’t bog down when processing heavy-load applications, like image processing software.

    ECO engine power saving technology: MSI’s exclusive ECO technology allows the user to extend the Wind U160MX’s battery life with the touch of a finger. You can choose from among five power management scenarios—Video Game, Film, Presentation, Word Processing, and Turbo Battery, effectively maximizing battery life. Actual tests show that the MSI Wind U160MX can run up to 8.5 hours on one charge. *Actual battery time will vary with differences in computer use and settings.

    i-Charger: The U160MX netbook also comes with MSI’s i-Charger technology which pumps more power through USB slots, so you can recharge devices up to three times faster. Now, while others are waiting for their mobile devices to recharge, you can be enjoying yours.

    Exclusive applications

    Easy Face biometric software: The Wind U160MX comes equipped with MSI’s own facial recognition software which works in concert with the high definition webcam to protect data biometrically. Easy Face remembers passwords for MSN accounts as well as login passwords for websites and systems and can integrate all passwords for your personal accounts under one lock and key—your unique facial features. It remembers passwords, so you don’t have to. What’s more, the U160MX comes with Webcam Companion (an Internet webcam application), Visual Effect 2 (a conferencing application), and Print Creation (for printing), so this one machine can meet all of your needs.

    S-Bar: The Wind U160MX boasts MSI’s S-Bar toolbar, which consists of shortcuts for major OS programs and hardware as well as MSI’s own applications. It allows you to control all system functions, auxiliary programs and applications as well as an array of programs, such as applications to save power and boost performance as well as MSI’s multimedia software and the webcam, the projector, the wireless, Bluetooth, volume control, screen brightness, and standby mode. Operating multimedia was never easier.

    U160MX Spec

    Processor Intel Atom Processor N455
    Operating System Genuine Windows 7 Starter
    Memory DDR3-667MHz up to 2GB
    Display 10.1″ WSVGA LED backlight
    Graphics GMA 3150
    Video Output 1x VGA
    Hard Disk Drive 250GB/320GB
    Optical Disk Drive N/A
    Interfaces 3x USB 2.0, 2-in-1 card reader
    Sound Stereo Speakers with Intel HD Audio
    Communication 802.11 b/g/n WLAN, Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR, 1x 10/100M LAN
    Webcam 0.3M
    Battery 3-Cell Li-Ion
    Dimension (WxDxH) 265 x 165 x 19.8~25.4mm
    Weight 1kg (w/3-cell Battery)
    Other Features EasyFace, S-Bar, i-Charger

     

  • Sony VAIO S updated with Core i5-2410M CPU and Radeon HD 6470M graphics

    Sony VAIO S updated with Core i5-2410M CPU and Radeon HD 6470M graphics

    Sony has just refreshed its Vaio S line with newer processors and graphics modules.

    Read the full specs below followed by the official press release.


    London, 22nd February 2011

    Power in Motion: boost your productivity with new VAIO S Series

    Slim, stylish 13″ notebook PC by Sony packs greater stamina with less to carry

    * Thin and light with elegant new ‘full flat’ design for enhanced mobility and superior robustness
    * Work and play longer with new smart battery concept
    * 13.3″ VAIO Display Plus
    * Dynamic Hybrid Graphic System for balanced stamina and performance
    * Fast Boot and quick web access for increased productivity
    * Backlit keyboard and ambient light sensor
    * VAIO “everywair” 3G WWAN (selected models)

    Power, design and mobility come together beautifully with the new VAIO® S Series of 13.3″ slim notebook PCs from Sony.

    The slim, light VAIO S Series features a stylish new ‘full flat’ design that’s crafted in magnesium with a wide aluminium palmrest for strength, lightness, usability and looks. There’s also a cleverly concealed hinge mechanism that doesn’t distract your view of what’s on screen. Overall thickness shrinks to less than 24mm, while weight is a travel-friendly 1.75kg (approx.).

    The VAIO S Series introduces a smart new battery concept that lets you keep working day and night without a pause. The internal lithium polymer battery provides power for up to 7 hours of on-the-go computing (in Stamina mode). It’s partnered by a second thin, flat optional lithium polymer extended battery that can be charged separately from the PC and added without removing the internal battery. The second battery attaches without having to switch off the PC, boosting stamina to up to 14 hours if you’re far from mains power.

    Dynamic Hybrid Graphic System switches seamlessly between the integrated GPU and high-performance AMD Radeon™ HD 6000 Series card (with either 512MB or 1GB VRAM), according to the task at hand. Whether you’re watching processor-intensive HD videos or just simply note-taking, you’ll always enjoy the optimum balance between performance and battery stamina.

    The 13.3″ VAIO Display Plus screen brings all your documents to life with excellent brightness, colour contrast, clarity and detail. The LCD’s advanced low-reflection coating allows easy viewing in any lighting conditions, offering the optimum balance of suppressing reflections while maintaining clear images. With a resolution of 1366×768, the real wide aspect ratio display is perfectly proportioned for browsing dual web pages side by side.

    The backlit isolation keyboard allows comfortable typing by day or night. There’s also an ambient light sensor that automatically dims brightness of the high-quality VAIO Display to conserve power when the lights are low.

    The VAIO S Series is designed with day-to-day productivity firmly in mind. Fast Boot gets you up and running 50% faster than a conventional notebook when loading Genuine Windows® 7. It’s a valuable time-saver if you’re on a deadline or rushing for the airport. There’s also a conveniently-placed WEB button that powers up your PC for Internet access in seconds. It’s ideal for checking any last-minute e-mails while sitting in a café or departure lounge.

    Available on selected models, embedded VAIO “everywair” 3G WWAN lets you connect on the move via your mobile broadband operator at up to 7.2Mbps.

    Co-ordinated accessories include the BPSC24 external battery that’s supplied with its own charging adapter. There’s also a new flat-design port replicator that can dock with the VAIO S, allowing you to work while the attached BPSC24 battery charges.

    The new VAIO S Series slim, ultra-mobile notebook PCs are available from the end of March 2011.

  • MSI Announces WindPad 100w a windows 7 Tablet : UPDATE : Launched in INDIA

    MSI Announces WindPad 100w a windows 7 Tablet : UPDATE : Launched in INDIA

    A Whole year after the launch of the iPad companies are talking about Windows 7 Tablets. The first to do this is MSI (HP slate limited to corp clients) the specs of the WindPad 100w

    • 10.1-inch d
    • Windows 7 Starter
    • Intel’s Atom Z530 1.6GHz single-core processor
    • 2GB of memory
    • 32GB SSD
    • 6 hour battery life
    • MSI WindTouch, EasyFace, Taskbar Magnifier Tool, Photo EasyViewer
    • Supports Multi-Touch, Screen Rotate, Light Sensor Detect, G-sensor

    Priced at 710$

    Update : Looks like the WindPad is officially been announced in India at a premium price of 34,990/- (which roughly translates 710$ in INR). Pricing loos okay to us for the first generation of Windows 7 Tablets. Expect it to fall to 20-25k range in a matter of months.

    We are also trying to get a review unit.

    Thanks : Abhinav

  • Sony Vaio SA SB , show up in online catalogues- 13 inch screen + optional ssd

    Sony Vaio SA SB , show up in online catalogues- 13 inch screen + optional ssd

    Sony is all set to drop a new range of Laptops this year, The SA and SB , earlier concepts from the Japanese powerhouse. Specs include for the SA.

    • i7-2620M Intel Processor
    • 4GB of DDR3 RAM
    • 128GB of SSD storage
    • AMD Radeon HD 6630M graphics
    • 1600 x 900 resolution on a 13.3-inch screen
    • $2500 or 1,25,000 in INR

    The Sb laptops on the other hand are built around i% chipsets. so may be potentially much cheaper, in comparison the the above SA model.

    Source Notebook Review forums

  • Update : Asus to Launch Luxury Eee-PC Sirocco

    Update : Asus to Launch Luxury Eee-PC Sirocco

    ASUS just sent a teaser that, Well, promises to make waves. The Eee PC Sirocco (not to be confused with Nokia’s Sirocco) , Looks like a luxury upgrade to the existing EeePC Lineup. A new Design? New Technology? Luxury Materials. Take your guess, we sure as heck don’t know what part would be making waves.


    UPDATE : Looks like the new range is just an update of textured paint on the not so special EeePC 1015PEM.  Sirocco will be available in three different colours, purple, gold and pink.

    Specs include :

    • 10.1-inch screen with 1024×768 resolution
    • dual core Atom N550 processor
    • 1GB of DDR3 memory
    • 250 or 320GB hard drive
    • 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
    • Bluetooth 3.0
    • 0.3 Megapixel webcam
    • D-sub connector
    • Three USB 2.0 ports
    • 10/100Mbit Ethernet jack
    • Pair of audio jacks
    • SD card reader
    • 1.25kg with a 6-cell battery
    • Windows 7 Starter Edition
    • Asus Express Gate Cloud quick boot OS.


    Source: MobileandNotebook

  • HP files for ‘HP Touchpad’ trademark

    Hewlett Packard just filed for a trademark on “HP Touchpad” across a wide variety of products and services ranging from memory cards to “tablet computers.

    It also looks like HP is dropping Palm from the picture as it does not even mention it for the Feb WebOS event, where this tablet might be introduced. HP’s already invested heavily in branding its laptop trackpads with the ClickPad name.

    HP could possibly be looking to hedge its bets by getting into the Android game as well, or it may be pushing out a consumer-oriented version of the Slate.

    Via : PocketNow

  • IBM Partners with ARM to deliver next level of Mobile processors

    IBM Partners with ARM to deliver next level of Mobile processors

    IBM and ARM have been known to team up before, but this week both companies announced a new joint initiative to develop chips measuring 14nm. That is considerably smaller compared to the current gen 20nm chipsets. This means that in the upcoming generation, the processors will be faster smaller, yet more power efficient. Read the press release below,


    IBM and ARM to Collaborate on Advanced Semiconductor Technology for Mobile Electronics

    SANTA CLARA, CA – 17 Jan 2011: ARM® [(LSE: ARM); (Nasdaq: ARMH)] and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced an agreement between the two companies to extend their collaboration on advanced semiconductor technologies to enable the rapid development of next generation mobile products optimized for performance and power efficiency. The resulting technology will provide a suite of optimized physical and processor IP by ARM tuned to IBM’s advance manufacturing process down to 14nm; providing streamlined development and earlier introduction of advanced consumer electronics into the marketplace.

    As the consumer’s requirements increase for high end features on mobile devices including; extended battery life, uninterrupted internet access, high end multimedia and secure transactions the chip design becomes increasingly more challenging. Designers must consider nanometer scale effects in terms of lithography, variability, and so on while simultaneously meeting performance, power and area (PPA) targets across hundreds of millions of transistors. This increased complexity potentially results in additional in-house design time.

    Through this agreement ARM and IBM will collaboratively develop design platforms aligning the manufacturing process, microprocessor and physical IP design teams. This collaboration will minimize the risk and barriers to migrating to smaller geometries while enabling optimized density, performance, power and yield in advanced SoC designs; accelerating the introduction of advanced electronics into the marketplace.

    “ARM’s Cortex processors have become the leadership platform for the majority of smart phones and many other emerging mobile devices,” said Michael Cadigan, general manager, IBM Microelectronics. “We plan to continue working closely with ARM and our foundry customers to speed the momentum of ARM technology by delivering highly advanced, low-power semiconductor technology for a variety of new communications and computing devices”

    “IBM has a proven track record of delivering the core research and development that is relied upon by major semiconductor vendors worldwide for their advanced semiconductor devices. Their leadership of the ISDA alliance, which features a diverse set of top-tier companies as members, is growing in importance as consolidation trends in the semiconductor manufacturing industry continue” said Simon Segars, EVP and general manager, ARM physical IP division. “This agreement will ensure we are able to deliver highly tuned ARM Artisan Physical IP solutions on advanced ISDA process technologies to meet the early time-to-market our customers demand.”

    Past collaboration with IBM and ARM on advanced geometries have been underway since 2008, resulting in the implementation of extensive process and physical IP refinements to improve SoC density, routability, manufacturability, power consumption, and performance. Moreover, through the previous collaboration on the 32nm and 28nm ARM has already delivered eleven test chips that provide concrete research structures and early silicon validation. In addition, ARM has developed specific optimizations targeting ARM processor cores including most recently a complete ARM Cortex-A9 processor core implemented on 32nm High-K Metal Gate technology.

    Today’s agreement reinforces the aligned co-development of semiconductor process, foundation Physical IP building blocks, and microprocessor core optimization necessary to achieve market-leading system-on-chip (SoC) solutions. Furthermore, it extend access for ARM to continue this systematic test chip roadmap and assure early time-to-market readiness of the necessary platform of physical and processor IP solutions for nodes ranging from 20nm through 14nm.

    For more information on IBM semiconductor technologies visit:

    http://www-03.ibm.com/technology/?cm_re=masthead-_-products-_-chips

    About ARM
    ARM designs the technology that is at the heart of advanced digital products, from wireless, networking and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging, automotive, security and storage devices. ARM’s comprehensive product offering includes 32-bit RISC microprocessors, graphics processors, video engines, enabling software, cell libraries, embedded memories, high-speed connectivity products, peripherals and development tools. Combined with comprehensive design services, training, support and maintenance, and the company’s broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies.

    Source : IBM

  • iOS 4.3 beta 2 released : iPad 2 to have a proximity sensor ?

    iOS 4.3 beta 2 released : iPad 2 to have a proximity sensor ?

    A the picture above shows, the iOS 4.3 Beta 2 was released. Folks digging around in the developer files found that the iPad 2 will have a proximity sensor which might lock and unlock the device when its put in , or removed (respectively) from the cover.

    This refuels the no home button rumors we heard about. Please Apple, don’t remove that home button.

    A slight sigh of relief is shown by the fact that apple claims that multitasking functions are a test and will not be available in the final build of iOS 4.3 . This would definitely mean that the Home button still exists. It does, it doesn’t , we wont know until it’s finally released.

    Source : Apple, blog do iPhone

  • Linksys intros new Dual band E4200 Router- We hope for India Release

    Linksys intros new Dual band E4200 Router- We hope for India Release

    The new Cisco- Linksys E4200 Dual band Router is pretty contemporary looking, the design is clean and futuristic. The router also packs performance with 3×3 antennas and dual-band wireless-N.

    The six antenna design deliver 450Mbps at 5GHz, or 300Mbps at 2.4GHz to even the furthest corners of your home and or office. It’s priced at $180 approximately – 8000, in Indian currency.

    It becomes available in a couple of months, Lets hope Linksys starts to deliver these products in India soon.

    Via : Gizmodo

  • Sony Launches the Vaio Bluetooth Laser Mouse in India

    Sony Launches the Vaio Bluetooth Laser Mouse in India

    After Apple and Microsoft, Sony now launches the new Vaio Mouse in India. The Mouse VGP-BMS20 is a Bluetooth Laser Mouse and comes in white and black color. We are trying to get a price for it.

    Via Sony Twitter

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