Last week, early pictures of this board was leaked on the net. Today, the actual specifications of the board is out from Gigabyte themselves.

The GA-Z68XP-UD3-iSSD and GA-Z68XP-UD3 are boards based on the INTEL Z68 chipset. They both support the LGA1155 socket 2nd generation Core processors.

Something unique about it’s design is the connector at the centre of the board. That is where the Intel mSATA 20GB SLC SSD 311 will fit in. With that SSD in there, the system can be configure to run in Intel smart response technology to boost up the system speed. The other model with iSSD does not come with the Intel SSD 331.

Both boards supports Lucid Virtu, 3X USB, SATA3, USB3.0, Dolby, Easytune etc.

The GA-X79A-UD3 is the upcoming board that supports the next generation Intel processor on Socket 2011 also known as Sandy Bridge-E.

It has a 6 phase power VRM and supports Touch BIOS. Apart from early generation designs, the X79A board features PCI express Generation 3 slot.

There are also 4 DDR3 memory slots on board. SATA3 and USB3 are supported. In addition, the board supports both SLI and CrossFireX with it’s 4 full length PCIe slots.

The GA-A75-UD4H is the AMD A75 chipset mainboard. It supports the AMD APU using the Socket FM1 for 32nm AMD A series processors.

With the integrated graphics of Radeon class HD65xx/64xx (DX11), the APU is capable to deliver better quality 3D graphics than before.

Although it has integrated graphics, it also support AMD Dual Graphics technology with the 2 PCIe 2.0 interface on board.

For graphics, the board supports output port DisplayPort, HDMI, Duallink DVI of up to 2560×1600 FULL HD playback. The board also supports 3x USB power On/Off charge USB ports, 8 USB 3.0, 6 SATA3 (6Gbps) ports. Other features include Dual BIOS, 3TB+ HDD boot up, 108db S/N audio playback, auto green etc.

G.Skill showcases its latest SATA 3 SSD, Phoenix II Pro, and ultra high performance desktop memory series during 2011 Computex!

G.Skill showcases its latest SATA 3 SSD, Phoenix II Pro, and ultra high performance desktop memory series with massive density at Computex 2011. Taipei, Taiwan – 31^st May, 2011 – G.Skill International Co. Ltd., manufacturer of extreme performance memory and high performance solid-state storage, has released its latest SATA 3 6gbps SSD, Phoenix II Pro, based on the latest SandForce SF-2200 controller with the whopping random write speed up to 60K IOPS, and numerous ultra high performance memory series designed for the latest released platforms at Computex 2011.

Featured products: 

The fatest 16GB kit for Intel Z68/P67 platform – DDR3 2,300MHz CL9-11-9-28 16GB (4GBx4) 1.65V RipjawsX kit 

No compromise! The G.Skill RipjawsX DDR3 2,300MHz 16GB(4GBx4) kit provides the fastest speed and the maximum capacity on the latest Intel P67/Z68 platforms. It once again proves that G.Skill RipjawsX series is the best memory solution for PC enthusiasts and extreme overclockers to reach the best performance of their 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processors. 

The highest performance on AMD 990FX platform – DDR3 2,133MHz 16GB! 

G.Skill Flare series DDR3 memory has been well known as the top performance kit among AMD enthusiasts, since it’s the world’s only one DDR3 2000MHz kit guaranteed at AMD platform. G.Skill has been consistently working closely with our partners to develop faster memory for the latest AMD 990FX platform. After the significant effort, G.Skill is glad to finally bring the ultimate memory with ultra high speed of 2133MHz CL9 and maximum capacity available of 16GB to its Flare family.  

First it was on the X58 platform for gamers. Gigabyte now introduce it on their Z68 platform. Gamers who wants fast LAN action, the Z68 Gaming board GA-Z68-Gaming is your ultimate choice. This board comes with BigFoot GbE LAN and Creative audio.

The GA-Z68-Gaming also features a 8 phase power VRM with DUal POwer Switching Technology. As it is based on Z68 chipset, it supports Intel Smart Response Technology. It also features SLI and CrossFireX support.

Most importantly is the BigFoot Networks Killer E2100 LAN onboard and Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Digital audio processor supporting EAX AHD 5.0.

Other features include Touch BIOS, QUick Boost button, Lucid Virtu, UD3, Driver Mosfet, USB 3.0 etc.

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In the past, we have seen ASUS, ASROCK, ABIT, ECS having Hybrid designs, having upgradable sockets through add on slots with new socket type. This time round, ASUS pulled another rabbit out of the hat. They deliver a Dual Socket LGA1366+LGA2011 futuristic board.

The board sports two CPU sockets. THe LGA1366 has 6 DIMMs tri channel support while the LGA2011 has a total of 8 DIMMs. There are also as much as 24 SATA ports on board.

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MSI showcase a number of new tablets in various sizes at Computex. The WindPad Enjoy 10 is a 10-inch Android  Gingerbread slate with relatively humble specs — 1024 x 768 resolution, 4GB of storage, 512MB of RAM, and a 27.3WHr battery — but also a very modest asking price of $299. It comes with a 1.2GHz ARM Cortex A8 (single core) processor that’s said to be able to play back 1080p video, and at least one of the dual 2 megapixel cameras should be able to record in 720p as well.

Its smaller sibling, the Enjoy 7, spans 800 x 480 pixels across a 7-inch expanse and has a smaller 17.3WHr battery, but is otherwise identical. We’re promised an even lower price point for this smaller tablet, with both Enjoy models expected to begin mass production in July and hit the States in earnest either that month or soon thereafter. Releases in Europe and other nations are also planned shortly after the US gets a first bite of these intriguing Gingerbread concoctions.

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GIGABYTE Launches New AMD 900 Series Motherboards -

– Delivers 4-way SLI™ andCrossFireX™ Support for the First Time on the AMD Platform–

Taipei, Taiwan, May 31st 2011 – GIGABYTE TECHNOLGY Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards, today launched its latest series of AMD motherboards supporting the latest AMD 900 Series chipsets in preparation for the forthcoming AMD FX series processors. GIGABYTE 900 series motherboards are aimed at enthusiast gamers and high performance PC builders looking to harness the power of AMD’s new desktop platform; including the forthcoming 8-core AMD FX processors and multi-GPU configurations that include both 4-way AMDCrossFireX™ and NVIDIA® SLI™ for the very first time.

“GIGABYTE is thrilled at the opportunity to bring to market an entirely new series of high-performance AMD motherboards that will excite enthusiast PC gamers everywhere,” commented Richard Chen, VP of Worldwide Sales and Marketing at GIGABYTE. “We’ve pulled out all the stops to make these boards the ultimate PC gaming platform with the inclusion of 4-way SLI and CrossFireX graphics technologies for the very first time on an ATX form factor AMD motherboard.”

GIGABYTE 900 Series Feature Highlights*

AMD FX Processor Support

GIGABYTE 900 series motherboards feature the new AM3+ socket supporting the forthcoming high performance AMD FX series processors, the first ever consumer oriented processors to feature up to 8 native processing cores, enabling incredible performance in processor-intensive applications like video editing and 3D model rendering with unrivalled application multitasking.

Cutting Edge Multi-GPU Support

Packing up to 42 PCI Express gen 2.0 lanes, AMD 900 series chipsets are also the first to support both 4-way AMDCrossFireX and NVIDIA SLI modes, pushing the boundaries of 3D gaming performance. This means that GIGABYTE 900 series motherboards deliver the latest gaming titles at the highest possible frame rates and screen resolutions with support for the latest multi-display configurations including AMD Eyefinity and NVIDIA 3D VISION™.

AM3+ Black Socket

All GIGABYTE 900 series motherboards incorporate the new AM3+ ‘Black Socket’ which means that all GIGABYTE 900 series motherboards are also backwards compatible with AMD AM3 based Phenom II and Athlon II processors. The AM3+ ‘Black Socket’ also features more efficient power loading and improvedheatsink mounting. 

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ 3

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ 3 design features 2 ounces of copper for both the Power and Ground layers which dramatically lowers system temperature by delivering a more efficient spreading of heat from critical areas of the motherboard such as the CPU power zone throughout the entire PCB. GIGABYTE’s Ultra Durable™ 3 also lowers the PCB impedance by 50%, which helps to reduce electrical waste and further lowers component temperatures. A 2oz Copper layer design also provides improved signal quality and lower EMI (Electromagnetic Interference), providing better system stability and allowing for greater margins for overclocking.

Driver MOSFETs

Driver MOSFETs allow higher power transfer and increased efficiency at higher switching frequencies to satisfy the power requirements of modern processors. Driver MOSFETs also help to reduce VRM real estate requirements for a cleaner, less cluttered CPU zone.

GIGABYTE 333 Onboard Acceleration

GIGABYTE 333 Onboard Acceleration delivers unparalleled performance with onboard integration of the latestSuperSpeed USB 3.0 technologies and SATA Revision 3.0 (6Gbps) technologies. Using an additional Marvell SATA 3.0 controller, GIGABYTE UD7 and UD5 motherboards offer an unprecedented 10x SATA 3.0 ports. All GIGABYTE 900 series motherboards offer 3x USB power boost on all USB ports for faster charging on even the most power hungry USB devices.

GIGABYTEDualBIOS™

Featuring 2 physical BIOS ROMs integrated onboard, GIGABYTEDualBIOS™ allows quick and seamless recovery from BIOS damage or failure due to viruses or improper BIOS updating. In addition, GIGABYTEDualBIOS™ now supports booting from hard drives that are 3TB (terabytes) or more without the need for partitioning, and effectively provides future-proofing for higher volume single drive data storage.

108dB Signal to Noise Ratio Playback

All of GIGABYTE 900 series motherboards feature the Realtek ALC889 audio codec, a superior audio solution for high-performance, multi-channel HD audio. The ALC889 incorporatesRealtek’s proprietary converter technology which is able to achieve 108dB Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR), delivering higher a better HD audio experience.

GIGABYTE 900 Models:                                        

AMD 990FX Chipset
990FXA-UD7
990FXA-UD5
990FXA-UD3
990FXA-D3
AMD 990X Chipset
AMD 970 Chipset
990XA-UD3
990XA-D3
970A-UD3
970A-D3

U.S.-based Qualcomm Inc., the biggest maker of mobile-phone chips, said Monday it will feature a series of mobile devices running its next-generation Snapdragon chipset at the May 31-June 4 Computex fair in Taipei, including tablet computers from Taiwan’s HTC Corp. and Asustek Computer Inc.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chipset has been widely used in 125 kinds of smartphones and tablet PCs, with another 250 under development and 40 of them being tablet devices, the company said in a statement via email.

“We have installed the MSM8655-based Snapdragon mobile development platform in our HTC Flyer tablet PC, and we will use the MSM8660-based platform in our HTC Sensation and HTC EVO 3D smartphones that will go on sale soon, ” Kouji Kodera, HTC chief product officer, said in the statement.

“We’re looking forward to the sample of the MSM8960-based chipset, which will be used in the development of new Snapdragon mobile devices,” Kodera said.

Asustek also said that it has used the Snapdragon platform in its Android 3.0 tablet PCs because of the lower power consumption of the chipset.

Smartphones and tablets from other Taiwanese manufacturers, such as Acer, Compal, Quanta, Foxconn, Lenovo and ZTE, will also be featured the Computex at the Taipei World Trade Center and the Nangang Exhibition Hall.

According to research by Taiwan-based Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute, the global tablet market is projected to increase from 16 million units in 2010 to 43 million units this year, with Apple’s iPad comprising 71 percent of the total shipments.

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The TUF series (The Ultimate Force) Sabertooth 990FX is styled in the very same color as the earlier models without the tactical jacket anymore though. This AM3+ motherboard will be powered by a 10-phase Digi+ VRM. Socket AM3+ will support the Bulldozer based Zambezi FX Series Processors.

The Sabertooth 990FX  comes with four DDR3 DIMM slots supporting dual-channel memory up-to DDR3-1866 MHz straight from the EFI BIOS. What you’ll also notice is that the TUF (The Ultimate Series) has four PCI-Express 2.0 x16 PCIe graphics card slots based on what you use the slots for of course.Other than Supporting Quad CrossFireX, this board also supports Quad SLI! Below are pictures of the board.

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Shuttle introduced a trio of Android-based tablets to complement its fleet of small form factor computers. The 10-inch (WXGA) N10CN12 and 9-inch (XGA) N09CN01 models are both based on NVIDIA’s Tegra 2 CPU paired with 1GB RAM, and target the consumer market. The 8-inch (SVGA) V08CT01 — a ruggedized tablet for education — features an 800 MHz Texas Instruments Cortex A8 processor and 512MB of memory.

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INTEL Shows X79 mainboards ASUS CIX79 Deluxe, ASROCK X79 Extreme4, Gigabyte GD X79A-UD3 and the MSI X79A-GD65

Intel has a LOT of motherboards on display, the more prominent onces however are based on the X79 chipset, Intels next gen enthusiast platform with 2011-pin LGA socket, the Sandy Bridge-E (enthusiast) processor that features a massive quad-channel DDR3 memory controller and 32+ lane PCI-Express 2.0 hub, and the X79 chipset. Intel might actually skip the 6-series chipset family with its next high-end platform chipset as the platform is slated for Q4 2011 already, though Z68 will still be launched, but as a Premium chipset.

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ASUS has officially unveiled the Padfone at Computex 2011. It is actually a tablet that comes equipped with an integrated smartphone docking station. The gadget is powered by the Google Android OS, a 10.1-inch display and a 5.0-megapixel camera. The Padfone also utilizes the smartphone’s 3G capability to make an Internet connection. ASUS claims that the dual interface enhances a user’s experience of both devices by harnessing the respective strengths of both form factors. Stay tuned for more updates.

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Today, ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih unveiled the highly-anticpated Padfone along with the latest ASUS innovations, including the new UX Series notebooks, redesigned N Series notebooks with SonicMaster audio technology the revolutionary and versatile Eee Pad Memo 3D, ultra-thin Eee PC X101 netbooks, and unique home entertainment devices such as the motion-sensing WAVI Xtion and the 27” All-in-One high-definition ET2700XVT desktop PC.

(Computex, May 30, 2011) — ASUS Chairman Jonney Shih has unveiled the highly-anticipated Padfone along with the latest ASUS innovations, which include new UX Series notebooks, redesigned N Series notebooks with SonicMaster audio technology, the revolutionary and versatile Eee Pad Memo 3D, ultra-thin Eee PC X101 netbooks, and unique home entertainment devices such as the motion-sensing WAVI Xtion and the 27” All-in-One high-definition ET2700XVT desktop PC. With “Break the Rules, Innovation Beyond Expectations” as the dominant theme this year, Mr. Shih has reiterated the company’s strength in cutting-edge designs and superior engineering skills to help bring users the devices of their dreams. 

“Breaking the rules and changing the status quo are the keys to our success, and we strive to offer customers an experience that surpasses their expectations,” said Mr. Shih. 

Padfone elevates consumer choice to new levels 

Innovation is at the heart of ASUS design and the new Padfone reveals exciting new possibilities for mobile computing and communication. This convergent device combines a smartphone and a tablet computer into one symbiotic gadget that allows consumers to choose the screen size that best fits their activities while seamlessly sharing data and 3G internet access. 

UX Series ultraportables 

ASUS is noted for its exquisite design, and nowhere else is this more evident than in the new UX Series, developed in close cooperation with Intel® to ensure the best products become available to consumers. These astonishingly thin ultraportables are made possible through the use of a strong but light aluminum alloy shell with a unique ‘spun’ finish on polished surfaces. The artistry of the series draws inspiration from luxury timepieces, displaying sharp edges, an oversized keyboard and smartphone-like touchpad for added comfort, as well as reinforced hinges for extended longevity. Measuring a mere 17mm at its thickest point, the needle-thin UX Series nonetheless packs impressive specifications, with the latest 2nd generation Intel® Core™ mobile processors up to the powerful i7, SATA 6Gb/s solid-state drives and the Instant On feature, which resumes the notebook in seconds. 

N Series notebooks and All-in-One PC with SonicMaster 

ASUS continues to innovate in PC audio. The same SonicMaster technology that ASUS first developed with Bang & Olufsen ICEpower® for the incredible NX90 can now be enjoyed on the new N Series, where stunning high-gloss designs meet the very latest mobile technology. This latest N Series, co-designed by ASUS and world renowned designer David Lewis, comes with the addition of a dedicated external subwoofer for deep bass extension that would otherwise be impossible to replicate on a notebook. Desktop PC users can also experience the same well-appointed luxury with the 27” HD All-in-One ET2700XVT desktop PC, which offers ultra-wide 178-degree viewing angles and optional 10-point multi-touch for smooth, fully consolidated computing. 

Eee Pad MeMO 3D adds depth to tablet devices 

Recognizing that no two users have quite the same needs when it comes to tablets, ASUS has introduced a fourth tablet to go alongside the recently announced Eee Pad Transformer, Eee Pad Slider and Eee Slate. Powered by the latest version of the Android operating system, the Eee Pad MeMO 3D has a 7” multi-touch screen that can also be used with the supplied stylus for note taking in portrait orientation, plus a unique glasses-free 3D display mode for entertainment on the go. 

The Eee Pad MeMO 3D is designed to be an alternative take on the 10” tablet that is fast becoming a standard size. This portrait-oriented device uses a screen that can also be used more traditionally with all Android Honeycomb applications, should users choose to do so. 

Eee PC evolved 

ASUS evolves the Eee PC further with new models that take netbooks to ever-greater heights. The new Eee PC X101 has been designed from the start to be the perfect ultraportable for modern mobile users, with its Intel® MeeGo operating system incorporating full support for a wide range of social networking services. Eee PC X101 Series netbooks are also offered with the Windows® 7 operating system, and models ship with both solid state and mechanical hard drive storage configurations. 

Wireless home entertainment with WAVI Xtion 

Drawing on its research and development foundations, ASUS has worked closely with PrimeSense™, the leader in motion-sensing technology, in crafting the world’s first and only open-source, controller-free gesture-based device for PC. WAVI Xtion offers limitless enjoyment for consumers, upscaling PC fun onto big screen TV. The technology represents total integration of multimedia, social networking and gaming. The Xtion Browser affords internet usage with hand and body movements for an interactive experience, expanding web content with larger fonts, icons and graphics for livelier navigation. The Xtion Portal acts as an app store where users can purchase new games and utilities designed for WAVI Xtion, while social networking becomes more intuitive with a controller-free interface and exciting gesture input, also using an attractive visual style. WAVI Xtion ships with a game bundle that includes MayaFit™, Beat Booster, and DanceWall™, all perfect for exercise and fun for the entire family. Better still, the Xtion Engine incorporates gesture-based controls into many existing PC games, so consumers can experience them in a completely new way. 

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Padfone 

The ASUS Padfone is a device that explores one possible convergence between two popular mobile devices — the smartphone and the tablet. The Padfone solves the problem of data transfer hassles and multiple SIM cards when both a smartphone and 3G tablet are used. With the Padfone, the smartphone docks inside the tablet to give users an expanded view to suit their tasks. With the phone docked, it can recharge from the tablet’s larger battery and the tablet can also make use of the smartphone’s 3G internet connection. The dual interfaces for both the pad and phone ensure an enhanced user experience as the layout is automatically adjusted for all activities such as video conferencing, web browsing, and emailing. 

UX Series 

Notebook PC users demand the very best performance in increasingly portable packages, which is exactly what the new ASUS UX Series delivers. Clad in a svelte aluminum alloy shell that has a unique ‘spun’ finish, the UX Series packs a number of impressive features, including 2nd generation Intel® Core™ mobile processors, including the powerful i7, to ensure blistering performance. Up to 7-hour battery charges mean that the UX Series is always ready for action — and with the Instant On feature it resumes work in seconds. 

N Series  

The new ASUS N Series combines a stunning design with the very latest mobile technology and legendary SonicMaster audio, which has already made a name for the ASUS NX90. The slim, glossy black exterior denotes a premium notebook with specifications to match, including cutting-edge features such as second generation Intel® Core™ mobile processors and USB 3.0. Developed together with Bang & Olufsen ICEpower®, ASUS SonicMaster ensures that the N Series sounds as good as it looks, with oversized internal speakers, sophisticated audio processing and a bundled dedicated subwoofer that delivers deep, rich bass that belies the notebook’s compact size. This latest N Series is co-designed by ASUS and renowned designer David Lewis. 

Eee Pad MeMO 3D 

The ASUS Eee Pad MeMO 3D is designed to be an alternative take on the 10” tablet that is fast becoming a standard size. This portrait-oriented device has a 7” multi-touch screen that can be used in the usual way with Android Honeycomb applications, but there’s also the added twist of stylus support, so users can opt for handwriting input and treat the MeMO 3D much like a digital notepad. Productivity is only one area where the Memo 3D scores highly, though. The bundled MeMIC Bluetooth hands-free headset makes it ideal for listening to music and making calls, while flipping the MeMO 3D into landscape turns it into a glasses-free 3D display that adds a new dimension to mobile entertainment. Consumers can enjoy movies, games and photos in 3D, all from the palm of their hand. 

Eee PC X101 

The ASUS Eee PC X101 is a new netbook that is designed to perfectly meet the needs of the modern mobile user who lives and works online. Just 17.6mm thick and weighing less than 950g, the Eee PC X101 can be slipped into a bag and taken anywhere, but this is no cut-down portable computer — it packs a 10.1” screen, QWERTY keyboard and the latest Intel® Atom™ N435 processor. 

Users can get online with 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, where the Eee PC X101 really comes into its own. The Intel® MeeGo operating system has full support for a wide range of social networking services and a raft of productivity tools built in, making this a netbook that’s ready for use right out of the box. There’s also the X101H model, which has all the same features but comes with a hybrid hard drive and choice of Window® 7 or MeeGo. 

WAVI Xtion 

ASUS WAVI Xtion is a sophisticated multi-component technology, and the result of extensive cooperation, innovation and development. While ASUS has been working closely with PrimeSense™ in creating the core technology behind WAVI Xtion, the product also brings to market a host of additional pioneering highlights. Collaboration with AppSide has resulted in the creation of Xtion Portal, and ASUS has also worked with Hillcrest on the highly-interactive Xtion Browser. Bundled game DanceWall™, which gets consumers physically active as they enjoy themselves with family and friends, was developed by Softkinetic Studios. 

All-in-One ET2700XVT 

Featuring a 27” HD display with ultra-wide 178-degree viewing angles, HDMI-in ports, a digital TV tuner and SonicMaster audio, the ASUS All-in-One ET2700XVT is the perfect desktop for any home or office. This is more than a mere monitor — it is a full PC at far less the space requirements of other desktops, with optional 10-point multi-touch that makes it ideal for entertainment applications.

Asus Crosshair V Formula is based on AMD’s upcoming 990FX chipset paired up with the SB950 southbridge and a full support for AMD AM3+ CPUs. It features a 10-phase VRM, four DDR3 memory slots, a total of seven SATA 6Gbps and one eSATA port, four PCI-Express x16 slots with support for both Nvidia’s SLI and AMD CrossfireX, Gigabit Ethernet, onboard 7.1-channel audio, six USB 3.0 ports (two via header) and a bunch of USB 2.0 ports.

The new Crosshair V Formula motherboard will be available in 2 versions, one with Thunderbolt add on that includes xonar audio and bigfoot Networks GbE. As a member of Asus’ RoG series, it comes with the power pack features including the on board Power, Reset and Clear CMOS buttons, ROG Connect, voltage measure points and all the other ROG goodies.

Below are the pictures of the board.

Here you have a 14.94mm-thick chassis housing a 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen LCD, along with an Intel Atom N570, 2GB of DDR3 RAM, and a 320GB hard drive (2.5 inches, 5400rpm, SATA). Other tidbits include a USB 2.0 port, USB 3.0 port, SD card reader, RJ-45 jack, 1.3 megapixel webcam, 4,000mAh battery, Bluetooth 3.0, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, and 3.5G modem. All of this boil down to an 895g (32oz) package.

If the S1080 doesn’t interested you, then maybe its accompanying multimedia dock will. Like similar offerings from competitors, Gigabyte’s version adds stereo speakers, VGA output, three USB 2.0 ports, and audio line-in to the tablet. But the real zinger here is the front-loading optical drive, which is a rare sight on docking stations these days. Oh, and if the built-in 4,000mAh battery isn’t enough for you, there’s also an optional 2.700mAh battery bar that hooks onto the bottom of the tablet. Expect the S1080 to hit US markets in June for around $700, with the yet-to-be-priced dock to follow later on in the summer (or you could just fly to Taiwan in July to pick one up).

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Performance preview of AMD LIano vs Intel Sandy Bridge

In a few more weeks, the Intel Sandy bridge will face a new challenger, the AMD LIano. AMD LIano is the new processor series that is based on AMD Fusion, integrating the graphics processor into the same package of the processor. Also known as APU, it will compete head to head to Intel Sandy bridge which also power an embedded graphcis processor within.

While Intel H55 or Z68 can be paired up with the Core i3/i5 processors for it’s graphics capabilities, the AMD LIano processors have to be paired up with the A75 series motherboards with Socket FM-1.

So, how does the AMD LIano performs against the Intel Sandybridge? We take a look at two comparison running different processors on INTEL and AMD platform for 3DMark Vantage and PC Mark Vantage.

The scores are preliminary based on early beta drivers.

NVIDIA is at Computex to showcase some unique demonstrations around its Tegra line of mobile chips. Check out the video below that highlights some of the new capabilities of Nvidia’s new, upcoming quad-core chip, codenamed Project Kal-El.

This demo below will give you a sneak-peak into the future of mobile gaming. You’ll see:

• Glowball, a game designed to fully exploit the power of quad-core
• True dynamic lighting rendered real time on the NVIDIA GPU of Kal-El; this is the first time true dynamic lighting is feasible on a mobile device and brings more life and interactivity to a 3D environment
• Real-time physics processing across the 4 CPU cores of Kal-El; the lifelike draped cloth responds to the environment’s gravity and objects and gives a greater sense of realism to the game; you can see the visual degradation when reducing to only two cores.

In this impressive demo, the ball serves as the light source. As it rolls, light emanating from it cascades across different objects in real time. This is not easy to do, computationally, and has been difficult to accomplish before. True dynamic, real time rendering shows off the power of of Tegra 3, and it’s really exciting to see. Tegra 3 is set to usher in a new level of mobile performance, and the video does an excellent job of demonstrating this. You might not know, but this marks the first time this type of lighting is feasible on a mobile device.

Plus, with access to different sensors like the accelerometer, Glowball moves in real time as the tablet or phone does.

Tegra 3 is Nvidia’s next-gen super chip, and, as the world’s first mobile quad-core processor, combines a battery-friendly, powerhouse of a quad-core processor with a 12-core NVIDIA GPU that supports 3D stereo.