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Intel Announces New Atom CPUs

If you have been pining away for a netbook or MID with more performance than the current generation of Intel Atom processors can muster, you may have your wish coming. Intel has announced a new Atom Z550 processor that runs at 2GHz.

A lower performance part called the Z515 has been announced as well running at 1.2GHz aimed at power efficiency in smaller devices. Previously the fastest Atom Z processor was the Z540 running at 1.866GHz. Read more

Posted on Wed, 8 Apr 2009 12:06:54 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Seagate Unveils FreeAgent Theater

Topic: Hardware & Peripherals

Seagate has announced a new HD media player that connects directly to your TV to compete with the Western Digital WDTV HD media player. The two devices are very similar in that they connect to your TV and allow you to play all your HD content on the big screen.

Whereas the WD system has an HDMI connection, the Seagate offering lacks that. Why they would skip an HDMI connection on an HD device is beyond me and will be the kiss of death for the product to many users. Read more

Posted on Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:38:05 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

LG W2442PA-BF Display Launches

Topic: Hardware & Peripherals

LG has announced a new LCD for computer users that is an affordable HD monitor with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and offers a 16:9 aspect ratio. Connectivity options for the display include DVI and HDMI.

Response time is 2ms making it a good display for the gamer on PC or console. The contrast ratio is 10000:1 with the right settings and brightness is 300 nits. Read more

Posted on Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:58:06 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

SanDisk Ships Next Generation Memory Card Reader

Topic: Hardware & Peripherals

SanDisk has announced that it is now shipping a next generation memory card reader. The new SanDisk ImageMate card reader offers efficiency and faster data transfer rates and they are available for purchase now.

The reader is faster and smaller than previous memory card readers from SanDisk. The first new reader is the All-in-One memory card reader and is capable of reaching speeds up to 34 MB/s when reading a SanDisk Extreme IV 45MB/s CompactFlash card. Read more

Posted on Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:00:00 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

9,000 USB Drives Left at UK Dry Cleaners

Topic: Hardware & Peripherals

I can understand forgetting to remove stuff from your pockets when you wash clothes or send them out to the dry cleaner. I have washed more than one of my flash drives over the years and have washed my wallet on more than one occasion.

A new survey conducted in the UK has found that over 9,000 flash drives are left in the pockets of clothing sent out for cleaning. Perhaps Ofcom should be checking the local laundry for all of those lost flash drives. Read more

Posted on Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:22:16 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Intel Atom Roadmap Details Revealed

Topic: Hardware & Peripherals

Virtually every netbook on the market uses the same class-leading Intel Atom N270 CPU. The tiny CPU has proven to be a big hit for Intel, despite the low margins on the product. A new Roadmap from Intel has surfaced showing some future Atom processors that will be coming to market.

The future Atom parts are set to hit in 2010 and will be built on the 32nm manufacturing process. The new Atom parts carry the codename Medfield and will be a full system-on-a-chip solution with a CPU and chipset on one die. Read more

Posted on Mon, 8 Dec 2008 13:08:08 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Sony Announces Desktop Speakers

Topic: Hardware & Peripherals

Sony has announced a new line of desktop speakers to go along with its VAIO notebooks and PCs. Sony says that the speakers are designed around quality and visual appeal with bright colors and interesting designs.

The systems include the SRS-D25 2.1 array with 25W of power in several colors. The SRS-M50 is a portable set that offers 5W of power in a compact design that can be powered by AAA batteries. A two-piece SRS-Z50 kit uses 38mm neodymium driver that offers 5W of power. Read more

Posted on Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:55:23 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Mitsubishi Launches Tiny XD95U Projector

Topic: Hardware & Peripherals

Mitsubishi has announced its latest projector called the XD95U Pico-Portable Projector. The projector weighs 3.3 pounds and is smaller than a standard sheet of notebook paper. Despite the small size, the projector offers 2200 ANSI lumens.

Other features include a XGA 1024 x 768 resolution and it uses TI DLP technology. The projector can produce a viewable image size 40 to 200 inches diagonal and has a contrast ratio of 2000:1. Inputs include mini D-Sub, RCA, and S-Video. Physical dimensions are 7.5" x 3.1" x 8.1". Read more

Posted on Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Vodafone Launches HSDPA Dongle with 4GB

Topic: Hardware & Peripherals

Vodafone has launched a new mobile broadband USB dongle that offers up 4GB of storage in addition to mobile web surfing. The device is called the USB Stick Pro Mobile and offers up HSDPA connection speeds.

The modem will be able to hit 4.5 to 5Mbps. Some pricing plans for service to go along with the modem start at £12.91+VAT including the modem itself for 3GB of usage. Read more

Posted on Wed, 5 Nov 2008 14:00:00 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Mousepad with Blanket Built-in

Topic: Hardware & Peripherals

So winter is coming and in many colder climates, the first snowfalls of the year are already on the ground. With that, it's time to start seeing lots of weird peripherals. Each year we see a plethora of gadgets designed to keep you warm.

Things like this mouse pad with a blanket built-in over the top of the mouse pad. The whole device seems weird to me. If it's so cold in your home or office that you need a mouse pad with a blanket, you really need to turn up the heat. Read more

Posted on Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:49:52 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

Mitsubishi 20.1-inch USB LCD

Topic: Hardware & Peripherals

Mitsubishi has announced a new 20.1-inch widescreen LCD called the RDT201WDL Wide LCD in Japan. There is no word on whether it will make it to other countries.

The LCD features a DisplayLink option that allows it to operate with a USB port rather than a video card output. The resolution for the display is 1680x1050 and it has a built-in USB hub and Ethernet. Read more

Posted on Tue, 7 Oct 2008 12:17:17 GMT | by Shane McGlaun

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