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.
Categories: Hardware Tags: A75, AMD, APU, asus, Bluetooth, chipset, DDR3, DisplayPort, DVI, EPU, eSATA, F1A75-I Deluxe, FM1, gigabit ethernet, HDMI, mini ITX, mini ITX motherboard, motherboard, sata, USB 3.0, Wi-Fi
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.
Categories: General, Internet Tags: Acquisition, Grandis, IP, license, Memory, Mobile, patent, random access memory, Samsung, spin transfer torque, STT-RAM
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
Categories: Hardware Tags: controller, HyperX, Kingston, MLC, NAND, SandForce, SF-2281, Solid State Drive, solid state drives, SSD, SSDs
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).
Categories: Hardware Tags: ASRock, ATX, DDR3, eSATA, gigabit ethernet, motherboard, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Z68 Extreme7 Gen3
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.
Categories: Computing Tags: 64-bit, asus, B121, Bluetooth, Core i5, EEE Slate, HDMI, Intel, SDHC, Solid State Drive, SSD, Switzerland, Touchscreen, USB, Wi-Fi, Windows 7, Windows 7 Professional, Windows tablet
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]
Categories: Gadget Tags: CompactFlash, Elecom, M2, Memory Stick Pro, microSD, miniSD, MR-A300, multi card reader, SDXC, xD SmartMedia
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]
Categories: Computing Tags: All-in-One, Australia, Bluetooth, C21, Core i7, DDR3, desktop, DreamVision, graphics card, HD 3000, HDMI, Intel HD, PC, Pioneer Computers, Processor, quad-core, sandy bridge, saving-space, Touchscreen, TV tuner, ultra slim, Wi-Fi, Windows 7
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.
Categories: Gadget Tags: BitTorrent, DLNA, dual drive, gigabit ethernet, hard drive, iTunes server, LinkStation, LS-WSX2.0TL/R1, NAS, Network Attached Storage, RAID, RAID 0, USB 2.0









