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ASUS F1A75-I Deluxe Mini ITX Motherboard

ASUS F1A75-I Deluxe Mini ITX Motherboard Here’s the newest mini ITX motherboard that ASUS has recently introduced, called the F1A75-I Deluxe. Powered by an AMD A75 chipset, this mini ITX motherboard supports for AMD’s new FM1 APUs and features the DIGI+ VRM technology, two DDR3 memory slots and one PCI-Express x16 slot. ASUS F1A75-I Deluxe Mini ITX Motherboard Like with similar mini ITX motherboards, the F1A75-I Deluxe crams in all the connectivity features it can on its tiny PCB, outdoing even large ATX boards. It also has four SATA 6.0 Gbps, four USB 3.0 ports, eSATA, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort. The board features ASUS TPU performance control chip, EPU energy-efficiency chip, and a UEFI firmware with ASUS EZ-mode GUI setup program. However, there’s no word on pricing at this moment yet.

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Posted by Tony Tran - August 3, 2011 at 8:41 PM

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Marvel Digital TBT-10C Mercury Pad Android Tablet

Marvel Digital TBT-10C Mercury Pad Android Tablet Here’s another budget Android tablet from Marvel Digital which is called the TBT-10C Mercury Pad. Powered by a 1GHz Samsung S5PV210 ARM Cortex A8 processor with a 512MB of DDR2 RAM, the TBT-10C Mercury Pad features a 7-inch capacitive multitouch display with 800 x 480 of resolution, a choice of 4GB, 8GB or 16GB of storage and a microSD card slot which can help you expandable your memory up to 32GB. Marvel Digital TBT-10C Mercury Pad Android Tablet It also has a 2-megapixel rear-facing camera with a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera, a G-sensor, supports for 1080p full HD video playback, 3G, Wi-Fi, a 3.5-mm headset jack, an HDMI port, a built-in speaker, a 2250mAh battery and runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system. TBT-10C Mercury Pad Android Tablet Specification Hardware Specification: CPU : Samsung S5PV210, ARM Cortex-A8 processor, 1GHz system clock Memory : DDR2 512MB Storage : Internal supported 4GB/8GB/16GB option LCD : 7″TFT, 16:9, 800 x 480 Touch Screen : Capacitive Multi Touch Screen Camera : 0.3M – 2M pixel SD Card : Micro SD, Maximum Support 32GB HDMI : 1080P HD Video Output USB : USB Host 2.0, USB Device 2.0 Audio [...]

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Posted by Tony Tran - August 3, 2011 at 8:49 AM

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Samsung Acquires Memory Maker Grandis

Samsung Acquires Memory Maker Grandis Samsung has just announced that they have purchased Grandis, a maker of spin transfer torque random access memory (STT-RAM) and Grandis will be wrapped inside Samsung’s existing research and development branch where it will continue to work on memory semiconductor technology. Samsung Acquires Memory Maker Grandis Grandis holds a unique, broad patent portfolio in STT-RAM, including key fundamental and practical implementation patents, and licenses its IP to technology companies that design, develop and manufacture a variety of products incorporating stand-alone and embedded STT-RAM memory. Grandis will be merged into those Samsung’s R&D operations that are focused on developing the next evolution of memory, where new semiconductor materials and structures are reviewed for their long-term commercial value. With its expertise in next-generation memory solutions and strong technical capabilities, Grandis will contribute to Samsung’s continued development of cutting-edge memory semiconductor technologies and become a key part of the company’s global R&D network. However, the details of the acquisition were not revealed and Samsung said the purchase is effective as of late July.

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Posted by Tony Tran - August 3, 2011 at 8:28 AM

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ASUS Eee Slider 32GB To Be Released In September

ASUS Eee Slider 32GB To Be Released In September ASUS’s Netherlands has confirmed the price and release timeframe for its highly anticipated tablet, the ASUS Eee Slider 32GB, which will be replaced for the 16Gb model. ASUS Eee Slider 32GB Powered by the Google Android 3.1 Honeycomb operating system, this tablet will be available in Holland by the end of September for 499 Euro for the WiFi-only model and 32GB of storage. There’s also a 3G + Wi-Fi model which will be launched in first quarter of 2012. Take your time to watch the video bellow for more details.

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Posted by Tony Tran - August 3, 2011 at 8:09 AM

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Kingston HyperX SSDs Shipped In The US

Kingston Now Shipping The HyperX SSDs In The U.S Market Finally, the Kingston HyperX SSDs (solid state drives) is now shipping in the U.S market for $269.99 and $499.99 for the 120GB and 240GB model, respectively. Kingston HyperX SSDs Features the MLC NAND flash memory chips, the Kingston HyperX SSDs have a SandForce SF-2281 controller, with a SATA 6.0 Gbps interface, support for TRIM technology and delivering up to 512MB/s for reading speed and 480MB/s for writing speed. 4KB Random Read: Up to 40,000 IOPS 4KB Random Write: Up to 60,000 IOPS Power Consumption (Active): 2.05W Power Consumption (Idle): 0.46W Max Shock Resistance: 1500G Used For: Consumer Controller: SandForce SF-2281 Width: 100mm

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Posted by Tony Tran - August 3, 2011 at 7:59 AM

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ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 ATX Motherboard

ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 ATX Motherboard Based on Intel Z68 chipset, this upcoming ATX motherboard from ASRock, called the Z68 Extreme7 Gen3, supports for LGA1155 processors and features an 8+4 phase power design, four DDR3 (bus 2133) memory slots, one PCI-Express x16 3.0 slot and two PCI-Express x16 2.0 slots. ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 ATX Motherboard The ASRock Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 also offers six SATA 6.0 Gbps, four SATA 3.0 Gbps, Gigabit Ethernet, six USB 3.0, ten USB 2.0, eSATA, 8 channel audio, D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort. The Z68 Extreme7 Gen3 will start shipping from August 5th for around 29,800 Yen (or about $383).

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Posted by Tony Tran - August 2, 2011 at 8:28 PM

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Switzerland: ASUS Eee Slate B121 Windows Tablet

ASUS Eee Slate B121 Windows Tablet Released In Switzerland If you looking for the news on the ASUS Eee Slate B121 Windows tablet, then it’s now available to purchase in Switzerland for 1,298 CHF or about $1,636. ASUS Eee Slate B121 Windows Tablet Designed for business users and powered by a 1.33GHz Intel Core i5-470UM dual-core processor, the ASUS Eee Slate B121 Windows tablet features a 12.1-inch capacitive touchscreen display with 1280 x 800 of resolution, with a 4GB of RAM, a 64GB of solid state drive (SSD), with an SDHC card slot. This Windows tablet also supports for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, two USB ports, an HDMI ports and runs on Windows 7 Professional 64-bit operating system.

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Posted by Tony Tran - August 2, 2011 at 8:18 PM

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Elecom MR-A300 53+1 MultiCard Reader

Elecom MR-A300 53+1 MultiCard Reader If you are looking for a new card reader, then check out the newest product from Elecom called the Elecom MR-A300 53+1 multicard reader, and now available at Audiocubes, an online store. Compatible with most of memory cards in the market, including MicroDrive CompactFlash, xD SmartMedia, miniSD, Memory Stick Pro, microSD, M2 memory card and the new SDXC card, this newest multi in one card reader is powered by USB 2.0 interface that can supports a fast download speed of 31.8MB/s and upload speed of 25.9MB/s. Elecom MR-A300 53+1 MultiCard Reader Specifications Corresponding type: USB2.0/1.1, Windows Vista/XP(SP2)/Me/2000(SP3 – SP4), Mac OS X (10.3 – 10.5) (Japanese OS) Interface: USB2.0/1.1 Power source: USB bus power Mass: 52g Accessories USB2.0 cable (0.5m) Measuring at 83 x 58.5 x 15-mm, the Elecom MR-A300 53+1 multicard reader is available in four color: black, white, pink and blue, and retails for $39.99 per each. [Read]

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Posted by Tony Tran - August 2, 2011 at 4:04 AM

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All In One Desktop PC: Pioneer Computers DreamVision C21 Ultra Slim

Pioneer Computers DreamVision C21 Ultra Slim All In One Desktop PC This is another ultra slim all in one desktop PC from Pioneer Computers Australia, called the DreamVision C21. Powered by a 2nd generation of Intel Core processor, the Sandy Bridge, this saving-space machine features a 21.5-inch touchscreen display with 1366 x 768 of resolution, with an Intel HD 3000 graphics card and up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM. Pioneer Computers DreamVision C21 Ultra Slim All In One Desktop PC The DreamVision C21 Ultra Slim has up to a 2.5GHz Core i7-2920XM Extreme Edition quad-core processor, up to 1TB of hard drive or 256GB of solid state drive. It also has a 1.3-megapixel webcam, a 4-in-1 card reader, supports for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a TV tuner, two 1.5W speakers, an HDMI port and runs on Windows 7 operating system. If you would like to get this saving-space machine, the pricing starts at $1,199 for the basic configuration and could increase if extra component added. [Read]

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Posted by Tony Tran - July 31, 2011 at 6:03 AM

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NAS Device: Buffalo LS-WSX2.0TL/R1 2TB Dual Drive

Buffalo LS-WSX2.0TL/R1 2TB Dual Drive NAS Device For who looking for the NAS (Network Attached Storage) device that support for dual drive to set in RAID 0, Buffalo has just released a new NAS device to its LinkStation series, called the LS-WSX2.0TL/R1. Black Sapphire: Buffalo LS-WSX2.0TL/R1 2TB Dual Drive NAS Device Coming with two 1TB 2.5-inch hard drive that set in RAID 0 for a total of 2TB of storage space, support for Gigabit Ethernet and USB 2.0 port and can be used as a DLNA or iTunes server and for for BitTorrent downloads and data backup. The Buffalo LS-WSX2.0TL/R1 NAS device is available in two color: the black sapphire and pearl white, and will be available in the Japanese market from middle of August for about $450.

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Posted by Tony Tran - July 30, 2011 at 6:07 AM

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