MSI’s Wind U160 –The Product of Outstanding Workmanship A High-fashion Masterpiece

MSI’s fashionable Wind U160 laptop, which won an award at Germany’s prestigious iF design awards, is a slim, lightweight notebook PC with attractive exterior design that uses Intel’s Pine Trail processor platform, and provides battery run-time of up to 15 hours. This is a real masterpiece of modern fashion and high technology! Taipei – The Wind U160, MSI’s exquisitely designed small notebook PC, which has already won an Germany’s iF product design awards and become a major talking point in the IT industry, has been formally launched onto the market! The Wind U160 is less than one inch thick, and weighs just 1 kg. It uses Intel’s Pine Trail platform, with the highly-integrated N450 Atom processor. The laptop casing features MSI’s unique color-film-print (CFP) technology with a two-color – Fancy Gold and Jet Black – color scheme. With its attractive external appearance, slim, lightweight design and painstaking attention to detail, the U160 is sure to appeal to any fashion-conscious consumer. MSI Notebook Marketing Director Sam Chern explains that the Wind U160 is a hi-tech, high-fashion product of MSI’s outstanding craftsmanship. The Wind U160’s energy-saving 10-inch LED display boasts a reaction time of just 8 millisecond, twice as fast as any other comparable product. The U160 also incorporates MSI’s unique Chiclet keyboard, a seamless touchpad and other innovative design features. Besides being attractive to look at and convenient to use, the Wind U160 has a battery run-time in excess of 15 hours, enabling users to keep working all day without having to worry that they may run out of power.  ? An iF design award adds extra luster to this luxury hi-tech device An innovative design and outstanding tactile appeal: The Wind U160 has an ultra-slim, lightweight body, with a rod-type screen hinge exclusive to MSI. The power switch features an embedded blue LED light, while the chassis exterior has MSI’s brand-new color-film-print surface treatment, with an attractive Fancy Gold and XXX Black color scheme; when the laptop is switched on, the MSI brand logo shines out in lustrous silver-white. The section of the chassis on which the user’s hands rest is also coated with scratch-resistant, hard-wearing color-film-print. This attention to detail gives the Wind U160 immense visual and tactile appeal; every aspect of the laptop radiates class and elegance. iF product design award: With its revolutionary exterior design, which incorporates many new, high-fashion elements, the MSI Wind U160 has attracted a great deal of positive comment, and has been the recipient of a product design award at the 2010 iF design awards in Germany. All of this has made the Wind U160 one of the most sought-after hi-tech luxury mobile computing devices. The U160 uses the latest rod-type screen hinge design, with the power switch located on the end of the hinge. It also features a seamless touch-pad that is exclusive to MSI, and a unique, beautiful Chiclet keyboard. The combination of the bright, shiny color-film-print coating in the keyboard area with the sparkling silvery touch pad key creates an all-over luxury feel that makes it difficult for people to keep their eyes off it. MSI’s attention to detail makes the Wind U160 very user-friendly A wide, seamless touch-pad: The Wind U160 uses a seamless touch-pad design that is exclusive to MSI. By widening the touch-pad, MSI has given the keyboard area a more streamlined look, while also ensuring smooth touch-pad’s cursor operation. All of this combines to make life more enjoyable for Wind U160 users. A brand-new design, with the unique Chiclet keyboard: The U160 uses a Chiclet keyboard, exclusive to MSI, where each key is situated independently; this makes for greater stability, and also makes the keyboard quieter to use. Every time your fingers touch the keys, you experience MSI’s commitment to providing a perfect user experience; this commitment to user comfort underpins all of MSI’s R&D and manufacturing operations. A 10-inch LED screen with a reaction time of just 8 millisecond: The Wind U160 has an energy-saving 10.1-inch screen with LED backlight. The display’s reaction time of just 8 seconds makes it twice as fast as a traditional notebook PC, and provides ultra-smooth performance when watching a film or animation. With highly detailed image quality and bright colors, the Wind U160 demonstrates that a small notebook PC can provide movie theater quality audiovisual enjoyment. Ultra-long 15-hour battery run-time* Intel’s latest N450 Atom processor: The Wind U160 uses the Intel Pine Trail platform, with the new-generation, single-chip architecture Intel Atom N450 processor. With very low power consumption of just 5.5 watts, this processor supports extra-long battery run-time, while also providing outstanding display performance. MSI’s unique ECO technology: The Wind U160 features MSI-developed “ECO” energy-saving technology. Just by pressing a button, the user can switch between five different power usage modes: gaming, film viewing, presentation, word processing, and Turbo Battery. This feature helps to increase battery run-time. Testing has shown that the MSI Wind U160 can achieve battery run-time of up to 15 hours, enabling users to keep working all day without needing to worry about the battery running down. Support for 3.5G mobile communications: Besides providing ultra-long battery run-time of 15 hours, the Wind U160 also offers comprehensive wireless networking functionality. The U160 has built-in 802.11 b/g/n capability, Bluetooth V2.0 EDR, and supports 3.5G (Enhanced Third Generation) mobile communications. With the Wind U160, you can enjoy convenient, high-speed wireless Internet communications at any time and from any location, overcoming the barriers of distance. The U160 allows you to experience the future of high-end mobile computing! *Actual battery run-time will vary depending on usage conditions; built-in 3.5G capability may not be available in all markets. About MSI NOTEBOOK MSI Notebook’s goal is to become the most trusted name in laptop computers. We stand by our principles of breakthroughs in design, the pursuit of excellence, and technological innovation as we have continued to raise the bar for ourselves and have accomplished a great deal of pioneering work in the industry. If you need more product information, please visit http://www.msi.com U160 Spec OS Microsoft ® Windows® 7 Starter CPU Intel® Atom™ Processor  N450 (1.66GHZ) Chipset Intel® NM10 Express Chipset Graphic Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3150 Memory DDR2 667 support up to 2 GB(1 DIMM slot) LCD 10.1” (1024 x 600) WSVGA LED HDD 160 GB or above (2.5” SATA) Card reader 2 in 1 (support SD,MMC) I/O D-sub*1 , USB 2.0*3 , Mic-in Headphone, RJ45 Battery 3 cells  / 6 cells ( optional) Wireless 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth V2.0EDR Webcam 1.3 M Webcam Sound HD Audio, Stereo speakers Dimension 265 x 165 x 24-25.4mm Weight 1 Kg (with 3 cell battery)

ASUS Goes Green at CeBIT

From Notebooks to Motherboards, ASUS Balances Eco-innovation and Design with its Green Design Showcase
CeBIT 2010, HANNOVER, GERMANY (March 2, 2010) — Going Green is a lifestyle choice. At this year’s CeBIT, ASUS has set aside a special Green Design Product zone to showcase Green technology and innovations that empower consumers keen on going Green. ASUS believes that going Green starts within the organization, and promotes environmental responsibility within its workforce and processes. It recently implemented greener manufacturing processes across its product lines—a move which will see it deliver halogen-free products. ASUS’ latest line-up of Green Design technologies, ranging from its notebooks, Eee PCs, EeeBox PC, LED monitors and motherboards, show the world that the company is dedicated to revolutionizing not just the way people work and play, but also how they care for the environment as well.

Green Notebooks—U Series Bamboo Collection
Last year, ASUS became the first notebook manufacturer to receive the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and Carbon Footprint certifications. It is also the only notebook manufacturer to receive the EU Flower certificate. These accolades bear testament to ASUS’ commitment to the environment and green product design. And that continues with the introduction of the U Series Bamboo Collection.

A result of ASUS’ Green Material Innovation initiatives, designers have taken advantage of bamboo’s regenerative characteristics and relatively short maturity growth period of 3 to 5 years, and developed the material for the U Series Bamboo Collection’s lid and palm rest. This reduces plastics usage by 20 percent, and gives an elegant and organic feel to the otherwise drab feel of today’s notebooks. On top of that, the U Series Bamboo notebook features a mercury-free LED-backlit panel.

The bamboo theme continues with its 100 percent recyclable packaging, where the material is used as a substitute for paper. Packaging volume is also reduced by 10 percent when compared to other similar products of similar size.

Green Netbooks—Eee PC™ 1005PE
The energy-efficient Eee PC™ 1005PE features a mercury-free LED-backlit panel and the ASUS Super Hybrid Engine power management technology gives it a 14-hour battery life for all-day computing.

The 1005PE’s energy consumption figure is 45 percent less than Energy Star V5.0 requirements. The 1005PE is also certified by EPEAT in North America.

The 1005PE comes packaged in corrugated cardboard with at least 80 percent recycled content. Through a package reduction design process, the final packaging volume is some 11 percent smaller than other similar sized products.

Green EeeBox—EeeBox PC EB1501
The EeeBox PC EB1501 has received EU Flower and EPEAT Gold certifications in Europe and in North America respectively. With a total volume of just 1.5L, the space-saving EB1501 consumes 70 percent less power than a normal desktop PC. With a maximum power supply of 65-watts, its energy consumption figure is 56 percent lower than Energy Star V5.0 requirements, and is well below the 250-watt ratings of most computers today.

Green Motherboards—Protect 3.0
Motherboards are the heart of the system, and ASUS Green Design has come up with a new standard in motherboard protection with ASUS Protect 3.0. This new motherboard design protects the Earth, the system and user.

It features an eco-friendly Energy Processing Unit (EPU) that automatically monitors and adjusts the system’s power requirements to ensure maximum efficiency. Studies have shown that 10 million EPU-enabled motherboards can reduce annual CO? emissions by 210,000 tons—the equivalent of saving 17.5 million trees annually.*

In addition to that, Protect 3.0’s EMI and Anti-Surge features protect users and their systems—reducing radiation exposure by up to 50 percent and preventing electrical surges from damaging the system.

A Green View—Designo LED Monitors
The Designo Series LED monitors (MS248H/ 238H/ 228H/ 208N) feature mercury-free LED-backlit panels that are 45 percent more energy efficient when compared to conventional LCD monitors. These LED monitors reduce CO2 emissions by 30 percent and achieve energy consumption levels lower than the stringent Energy Star V5.0 requirements. In addition, the monitors’ plastic parts are not sent for plating during the manufacturing process, thereby preventing environmental damage and contamination by the plating solutions.

A New Generation of High Performance
MSI’s New Products Shine at CeBIT 2010!
Mar. 2nd, 2010

MSI President Joseph Hsu says that the Wind Top AE2220 combines a stylish and aesthetic design with the latest technology. It has also garnered much praise from media present at CeBIT.

MSI’s All-in-One PC shines bright at CeBIT 2010! With its innovative technology and extraordinary styling, the Wind Top AE2220 has won the prestigious CeBIT Preview Award for 2010. The CeBIT Preview Award is granted by a panel of 300 local German professional media organizations after reviewing the year’s best products introduced at the tradeshow. The CeBIT Preview Award is widely regarded as objective recognition of product excellence. MSI’s AIO Wind Top AE2220 is the only All-in-one touch-screen product to have been awarded this coveted prize! It boasts a large 22-inch multi-touch screen with Windows® 7 and MSI’s exclusively developed intuitive touch-screen software. With its 16:9 cinematic, Full HD 1080p ultra-high-resolution screen, brilliant video effects can be fully realized. Combined with the powerful Intel® Core 2 Duo/Pentium processor and NVIDIA® ION graphics processor, multitasking is a breeze. The model is also equipped with wireless Internet access, and through the touch of a single finger, users can enjoy powerful multimedia features or surf the Net. The Wind Top AE2220 combines a stylish and aesthetic design with the latest technology. It has also garnered much praise from media present at CeBIT, who all gave it a resounding thumbs-up. In addition, MSI’s 3D All-in-One touch-screen technology was the focus of the show on opening day. With this new 3D touch-screen All-in-One PC, all a user needs to do is put on a pair of 3D glasses and touch the screen directly to experience immersive 3D images via the Full HD, 120Hz LED panel!
MSI President Joseph Hsu says that his company’s laptops and All-in-One PC products have equal emphasis on both style and performance, and this is evident from the very warm response the company has received from consumers. “With both commercial and consumer dimensions, MSI is definitely the pioneer to promote All-in-One PC worldwide,” said Joseph.

In addition to its star products, MSI is also introducing a full range of laptop models, the All-in-One PC Intel® CoreTM series and the Green Wind Top series.

GT 660 Notebook, the Best Audio Experience
MSI has collaborated with top audio equipment manufacturer Dynaudio to unveil its GT660 laptop with built-in Dynaudio technology. “We are very happy to cooperate with MSI to show that sound can be much better in computers,” said Wilfried Ehrenholz, CEO of Dynaudio International GmbH. GT660 displays the world’s only built-in LED light show technology, allowing users to experience the highest level of enjoyment whether they are playing games, watching movies or listening to music. “We try to deliver the best audio experience to the users with this brand new notebook, and it is a very successful product which we are proud of,” said Sam Chern, MSI Notebook Marketing Director.

“We are very happy to cooperate with MSI to show that sound can be much better in computers,” said Wilfried Ehrenholz, CEO of Dynaudio International GmbH.Sam Chern, MSI Notebook Marketing Director, says that MSI GT660 notebook delivers the best audio experience.

Besides, this year’s theme “Performance?Sound?Vision” also symbolizes MSI’s five major leading and innovative technical indicators of Notebook, which include their exclusive TDE overclocking and cooling technology, GPU Boost intelligent power management technology, Cinema Pro high quality imaging technology, outstanding audio technology, as well as award-winning and stylish ultra-light and slim designs. On display at the exhibition venue are the Wind U160 and the X-Slim X620, which have just won Germany’s iF Design Award for 2010, both of which are ground breaking laptop products designed with both style and performance in mind.

The Ultimate in Performance! Big Bang Series Mainboards Now Invading the Gaming Market

MSI Mainboard Marketing Director, Jason Lee, said that the Big Bang series gaming mainboards have been widely praised by consumers since their debut last year.
MSI Mainboard Marketing Director Jason Lee said that the Big Bang series of mainboards have been designed exclusively for the gaming market, and have been widely praised by consumers since their debut at the end of last year. The product that has received the most attention is the Big Bang-Fuzion mainboard, which is equipped with an exclusive Hydra Engine graphics chip developed by Israeli developer Lucidlogix. Gamers are no longer limited by specific manufacturers or graphics chips and will be able to use the Hydra Technology to upgrade their systems easily. To show how MSI has adopted its strategic “Performance?Sound?Vision” product development strategy, the Big Bang series of mainboards are equipped with exclusive THX® TruStudio PC™ and Creative EAX® ADVANCED HD™ 5.0 audio technology, capable of offering full 3D audiovisual effects.

Also on display in MSI’s graphics card product line at the exhibition is the company’s top video card product, the R5870 Lightning, which boasts the highest performance and unmatched specifications on the market. “Lightning currently is the world record of overclocking and is the best graphic card in the world,” said Jason Lee. In addition, the highly acclaimed Afterburner multi-purpose overclocking software that was introduced last year has been updated for this year’s CeBIT, together with the well-received Twin Frozr II dual-fan cooling unit. Jason Lee says that these products have taken into consideration hardware, software and cooling designs, indicating that MSI is once again creating an all-new graphics card performance benchmark for the industry.

Samsung Showcases Product Lineup for Continued Growth in
Southeast Asia & Oceania at Inaugural Samsung Regional Forum
 
Full HD 3D Solution to Be Available this month; Digital Camera, IT and Home Appliance Categories Key Strategic Areas for Region’s Success in 2010
 
SEA FORUM, SINGAPORE – March 2, 2010 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. set an exciting course for continued growth in the Southeast Asia & Oceania region today as the inaugural Samsung Southeast Asia & Oceania Forum opened at the SUNTEC Singapore Convention Center. Samsung unveiled its breakthrough lineup of Full HD 3D solutions that will be available to the Southeast Asia & Oceania market later this month. The company also showcased innovative new offerings in the areas of digital imaging and home appliance and aggressive growth plans in the IT sector.
 
Before hundreds of media and partners, a team of executives from throughout Samsung Southeast Asia & Oceania led a showcase of Samsung’s 2010 product lineup, highlighted by the company’s award-winning solution of full HD 3D entertainment products announced earlier this year. A range of new home appliance products was highlighted by the union of sleek design and advanced technology in the areas of refrigerators and washing machines. The display division heralded the arrival of Samsung’s new eBook while the newly merged PC and printer divisions showed off a new design ID for notebooks and netbooks as well as one-touch functionality for all printers.
 
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http://www.ocworkbench.com/2010/SAMSUNG/Samsung-SEA-Forum/p1.htm

6 Major MSI Notebook Series
Captivate CeBIT 2010

MSI unveiled a lineup of six major series of notebooks consisting of nearly 30 laptop models in Booth C38, Hall 17 at CeBIT 2010. CeBIT, the world’s largest international computer show, is running from 2-6 March. Among MSI products are the Wind U160 and X-Slim X620 recipients of Germany’s iF Product Design Award for 2010, the GT660 and the 3D GE600, gaming notebook that boast superb sound and visuals designed in collaboration with one of the world’s top sound system manufacturers, as well as the world’s most advanced 10” full-color, touch-sensitive, dual-screen e-book.
Flooring ‘em at CeBIT

With substantial growth expected in the world notebook market in 2010, MSI has unleashed its 23 years of experience in design and technology in the development of the laptops being displayed at CeBIT 2010 in Hanover, Germany. MSI President Joseph Hsu explains that MSI notebook sales continued to grow last year despite the global economic slump and in view of this year’s much-anticipated economic recovery, MSI is working harder and is even more resolved to “insist on the best,” exhibiting six major series consisting of nearly 30 models of its latest and greatest notebooks at CeBIT 2010. MSI is confident that it will see 40-50% growth this year, making it one of the world’s top 10 names in notebook computers.

Hsu emphasized that in 2008, MSI introduced the Wind U Series, the world’s first 10” netbook, and at CeBIT 2009, it unveiled the world’s first ultra-slim CULV notebook—the X-Slim X340. At CeBIT 2010, MSI has continued in its fine tradition of flaunting the fruits of its R&D labors.
 
 

 
U160
Chic and innovative
Hsu points out that for those who need high end, high performance notebooks, MSI is displaying its newest gaming laptops, including the earth-shaking GT660, equipped with Intel Quad Core i7 Processors. In the ultra-thin X-Slim Series this year, MSI is showing off new laptops with improved performance, extended battery life, and outstanding multimedia functions, such as the X360, the first notebook in the world with Intel Arrandale-ULV, and the X620, which not only boasts excellent audio and visuals, it received Germany’s iF Product Design Award for 2010. As to netbooks, MSI was able to solve a problem that had plagued the industry—batteries in slim computers didn’t last long. The solution: the Wind U160 with 15 hours of battery life.

Hsu adds that the C Series offers the most stylish design and best performance to price ratio. At the exhibition, MSI is promoting a number of models that come with Intel’s latest high performance Core i5 Processor, including the CR720 and CR620. For the businessperson and individuals that are particular about looks, in addition to the 10” U160, 13” X360, and 15.6” X620 mentioned above, the dimensions and extended battery life of MSI’s ultra-slim notebooks make them the perfect choice for the businessperson on the go. MSI is also proud to introduce the stylish new “racecar” F Series and the P600 both of which are making their debuts at CeBIT. They are expected to created quite a splash among notebook enthusiasts and the media.
 
X620
Leading the way with five top technologies
MSI Marketing Director Sam Chern adds that MSI’s theme at this year’s CeBIT is “superior performance and multimedia capabilities,” symbolizing MSI’s five major innovative technology trends, including MSI’s exclusive TDE overclocking and cooling technology, GPU Boost smart power management technology, Cinema Pro high resolution image technology, advanced stereo technology, and award-winning designs for notebooks that are attractive, fashionable, slim, and light.
 
Chern stresses that the technologies are important to MSI as it develops beautiful laptops, environmentally friendly, extended life batteries, superior multimedia capabilities, and excellent display effects. These five leading technologies have been key in the almost 30 models of notebooks ranging from 10” to 17” that MSI is displaying at this year’s show.
Stunning multimedia

Chern explains that with the goal of attaining the ultimate in sound and visuals, MSI collaborated with one of the world’s top names in sound systems to develop the GT660, a gaming laptop making its debut at this year’s CeBIT. The GT660 with LED light display technology, so whether you are listening to music, watching a film, or engrossed in a riveting video game, the LED light display technology will be there to help maximize the experience.

Ultra fast, ultimate performance & enhanced components – ASRock X58 Extreme3 is one of the most advanced True 333 (USB3.0, SATA3, eSATA3) series motherboard! Highlights of this year’s CeBIT Show, ASRock is going to fore-demo the word’s first Core i7 980X 6-Core CPU live show. Also, ASRock’s latest NetTop Core 100 series and MultiBooks will be showcased in this event! Take a look of our new collections and you will be amazed even more pleasure!

February. 26, 2010, Hannover, Germany – A coming wave of PC: pursuing the faster data transfer performance and storage capability, usher in a new era of extreme-speed computing. But have you ever experienced the true computing? ASRock, a global leading IT brand, struggles to provide the breakthrough well-rounded solutions for users to experience the real speed computing at the world’s famous IT technology tradeshow, CeBIT 2010 in Hannover, Germany, from March 2nd to March 6th at Hall 17, Stand C50. The best new hardware and software will be showcased during the show, including: motherboards, NetTops, MultiBooks and more. All you have to do is just come to ASRock CeBIT 2010 show, and you will be assured in the know!

ASRock Motherboard Series

Blisteringly Fast – ASRock Exclusive True 333 Series Motherboards

Fully Deliver USB 3.0 and SATA3 Bandwidth Without Sacrificing Graphics PCI-E X16 Bandwidth

Today’s motherboards hardly resemble the real computing. Whatever your reason for needing a faster system, we’ve got a host of technologies to improve your computing experience. The ASRock True 333 onboard motherboards born to bring the truth and sets an exactly true computing standard by combining the world’s highest speed transfer technologies. As the industry’s leader, ASRock is keen on providing the most demanding technology and has once again proof its innovative capability by True 333 series mainboards. ASRock True 333 series motherboards deliver the unmatched performance with the onboard acceleration of the latest USB3.0 (5Gb/s) from NEC with advanced 10X faster speed; SATA3 technologies from Marvell with up to 6Gb/s data transfer speed, and the most seamless connectivity of eSATA3 devices.

ASRock True 333 Bridge

As we know, Intel P55 Chipset only provides PCI-E 1.0 x1 bandwidth (2.5GT/s). However, it is definitely not enough for the latest SATA3 (6Gb/s) and USB 3.0 (5 Gb/s) bandwidth. Other 333 series motherboard may use the PCI-E 2.0 lane which comes from CPU for the SATA3 and USB 3.0, but it will suffer the PCI-E VGA slot downgrade from x16 to x8 or can’t run SLI/CrossFire. Thus, ASRock integrates the True 333 Bridge on P55 Deluxe3 and it provides the PCI-E 2.0 bandwidth for SATA3 and USB 3.0. Visit ASRock at CeBIT 2010, and you will be stunned by our ASRock P55 Deluxe3!

ASRock True 333 V.S. Other 333

Unprecedentedly, ASRock True 333 series motherboards can run the PCI-E for VGA card, SATA3 and USB3.0 at full speed together simultaneously. However, other 333 series motherboards can only run one of them at full speed at one time. If you are an eagle-eyed user looking for the true exciting computing, do not forget the come to experience the new wonder of ASRock located at Hall 17, Stand C50. Trust us! ASRock True 333 series motherboard can satisfy you with a completed and qualified PC experience!

Upgrade your system for free? World’s First AMD 890GX motherboard supports Unlock CPU Core –

ASRock 890GX Extreme3 supports ASRock UCC Feature!

Do you desire for the free upgrade? Of course, you do! Different from the traditional AMD motherboard, ASRock 890GX Extreme3 makes a new definition of how a motherboard will be used! It is a new upgradeable motherboard usage that users enable the ASRock UCC (Unlock CPU Cores) feature in BIOS, and the CPU cores could be upgraded from X2/X3 to X4. ASRock UCC simplifies AMD CPU activation. Just a simple switch of the BIOS option ‘UCC’, you can unlock the extra CPU core to enjoy an instant performance boost. Additionally, some CPU can even increase L3 cache size up to 6MB. Not only on AMD 8xx series motherboards, we implement the UCC feature on entry Nvidia N68 series motherboards as well. It is also the World’s First Nvidia Chipset motherboard supports “Unlock CPU Core”!

(Please be noted that UCC feature is supported with AM2+ / AM3 CPU only, also, not every AM2+ / AM3 CPU can support this function because some CPU’s hidden core may be malfunctioned.)

System Performance Boosts Up to 50% Increase by Turbo 50 – H55 series mainboards

As anyone who has overclocking experience knows, choosing a powerful motherboard is the crucial element for overclocking performance. ASRock H55 series motherboards come with the exclusive Turbo 50 technology which can smash your board’s performance limits and boost up to 50% increase by automatically overclocking all related settings! Simply click the Turbo 50 button in BIOS, the system performance will boost up to 50% increase by automatically overclocking CPU, Memory, GPU frequency and all related voltage settings! If 50% performance increase still can not satisfy you, how about 100%? With PentiumG 6950 processor, ASRock H55 series motherboards even supports Turbo 100! – Performance boots up to 100% increase by One Simple Click!

At ASRock, we do not merely pursue excellent – we also strive for the absolutely perfection in everything we do. In fact, our efforts have been recognized in the form of numerous professional media accolades! Currently, H55M Pro was proudly received The Most Recommended H55 MB from Tom’s Hardware Guide (THG), and was honored as the Best Recommended Motherboard by the AnandTech System Buyers Guide. Combined with ASRock exclusive Turbo 50 technology and ASRock H55 motherboard, your system performance will be increased up to 50% effortlessly. At CeBIT show, you can see the full ranges of ASRock H55 platform motherboards! Come to the show and check out by yourself!

World’s First Core i7 980X 6-Core CPU Live Demo – X58 Extreme3

This year, the hottest PC topic is definitely going to the Intel upcoming Six-Core CPU. During the CeBIT event, ASRock is going to fore-demo the World’s first Core i7 980X 6-Core CPU running on the feature-complete motherboard – X58 Extreme3. Based on Intel® X58, ASRock X58 Extreme3 supports 6-Core CPU, Dual Channel DDR3 2000(OC), 3 PCIE 2.0 x16 slots, NVIDIA® Quad SLI™, ATI™ CrossFireX™ and Quad CrossFireX™, PCIE Gigabit LAN, IEEE 1394, 7.1 CH, VIA® VT2020 Audio Codec which supports Premium Blu-ray audio. The heatpipe with fan design makes the system cooler than ever! With this fan-heatpipe design, you don’t have to worry the chassis air-flow anymore, you can feel easy to use the water-cooling CPU cooler. In addition to excellent specs, this motherboard also features some ultimate designs include 2 x SATA3 6Gb/s connectors, 1 x Powered eSATAIII/USB2.0 connector, 2 x USB3.0 connectors, smart switch design, Dr. Debug and CPU/Chassis Fan Multi-Speed Control.

ASRock Mini PC Series

New HTPC Season with ASRock Core 100 Series

In addition to the outstanding motherboards, ASRock is proud to release our latest Core 100 HTPC Series at CeBIT 2010. With the intention to present an affordable and functionable HTPC product to users, ASRock announced all series of Core 100 series which includes Core 100HT-BD, Core 100HT and Core 100. Utilizing Intel Core™ i7 / i5 / i3 and Arrandale-based processors, Core 100 series features Intel® HD Graphics that offers great FullHD 1080P performance and energy-efficient capability. Plus, it is the world’s first USB3.0 onboard HTPC on the market. Another “Must-Have” for users to experience is the industry’s highest level of True Blu-ray Video and Audio which can provide you “better than cinema” audio quality and stunning movie experience!

Based on the Intel® HM55 Express chipset, Core 100 series features Dual Channel DDR3 1066 memory, 2 x SO-DIMM slots, Max. 8GB, 2.5” HDD up to 500 GB supports 2nd 2.5” HDD (total up to 1TB). For audio aspect, it supports 7.1Ch HD Audio with THX Trustudio PC feature. Other excellent features include the GLAN, Powered eSATA/USB connects, BD Combo, WiFi 802.11n networking as well as green standards – EuP 2.0 and Energy Star 5.0. What’s more, ASRock Core 100 series even comes with exclusive MCE remote controller with mouse function!

Surprising slim and elegant appearance, ASRock Core 100 HTPC series bring you the best solution for multimedia entertainments and is definitely favored for your ideal HTPC shopping list!

ASRock MultiBook Series

Mobility is Everything – MultiBook M25 / F24

Another great product line is our MultiBook section. In this event, we’re going to demo our latest MultiBook M25 and F24. M25 is a 15 inch notebook and F24 is a 14 inch one that both come with exquisite features and affordable price. ASRock MultiBook M25, adopts the latest Intel® Core™ i5 processor and NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M MXM card that delivers solid performance for 3D games and everyday applications. ASRock MultiBook M25 & F24 come with excellent specifications and features, such as ASRock Multi-Touch trackpad, 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN, Bluetooth, HDMI, Powered eSATA/USB connector, 16:9 widescreen HD Glare Type LCD, 1.3M camera, and Full-size keyboard with numeric key. Multi-Touch trackpad allows you to maneuver your notebook tasks with simple gestures. Just enjoy scrolling up and down a webpage, zooming in and out an image, back or forth through browsing on the web by finger dancing with ASRock Multi-Touch trackpad.

The Must See IT 2010 Tradeshow First at ASRock CeBIT, Hall 17, C50.

With a vast collection of product solutions, covering from motherboards, NetTops and MultiBooks, CeBIT visitors will gain insights into ASRock cutting-edge technologies with a wide range of futuristic technologies being showcased. After having a first look at all above ASRock new products, I suppose you’ll desire to know the whole show. Just visit ASRock CeBIT2010 tradeshow and you will be in the front row of IT trend! Trust us! Come to ASRock CeBIT2010 and you will be stunned by our superb hardware components, system performance and find out even more pleasure!

About ASRock Inc.
ASRock Inc., established in 2002, is an energetic company with the combination of technology innovation and humanity. Devoting efforts to bringing customers the innovative and reliable motherboards with the design concept of 3C, “Creative, Considerate, and Cost-effective “, ASRock has successfully established a well-known brand as the best price-performance motherboard maker in the industry.

Moving with the trend of PC technology, ASRock will always keep the commitments of creating products of best value for worldwide users. We always provide our users products with forward-looking vision.

MSI Notebooks—The Top Choice for Your Audio-Video Needs
Coming soon to CeBIT 2010

MSI will be presenting its outstanding array of products at CeBIT 2010, the world’s largest computer exhibition in booth area C38 in hall 17 from 2 to 6 March. In addition to showing the Wind U160 and X-Slim X620, both winners of the Germany’s iF Product Design Award for 2010, MSI will be displaying the GT660, a gaming notebook with superior multimedia capabilities designed in collaboration with one of the world’s leading stereo manufacturers.

Insisting on the best
The notebook market continued to grow in 2009 despite the economic gloom that enshrouded the globe. According to a survey of world markets, 127 million conventional laptops were sold in 2009, representing a 4.5% increase over 2008. Furthermore, 33.26 million netbooks were sold in 2009 compared to 15. 09 million in 2008. That’s an increase of 120%. With 2010 looking bright, MSI, backed by 23 years of technology and design, is scheduled to display its products at CeBIT 2010—the world’s largest international computer show in Hanover, Germany.

MSI President Joseph Hsu explains that despite last year’s financial tempest, MSI Notebooks still handed in a report card showing continued growth. In light of the this year’s economic recovery, MSI is determined to continue to “insist on the best” as it develops leading new high tech products that better meet the needs of consumers to make MSI one of the top ten laptop manufacturers in 2010.
Leading the way with five top technologies
Hsu stressed that after introducing Wind, the world’s first 10” netbook in 2008, MSI unveiled the world’s first ultra-thin X-Slim Series notebook with CULV in 2009. MSI’s new items for 2010 are simply amazing and include the Wind U160, the world’s first ultra-slim netbook with 15 hours of battery power, the slender X-Slim X620 with CULV’s superior multimedia capabilities, the GT660, an earthshaking gaming notebook equipped with Intel’s most advanced Core i7 Quad Processor, and the dual-screen multi-touch e-reader which attracted so much attention at CES.

MSI Marketing Director Sam Chern added that MSI’s theme will be “superior performance and multimedia capabilities” at CeBIT, symbolizing five major trend-triggering technologies in which MSI holds a leading position. These include MSI’s exclusive TDE overclocking and cooling technology, the smart GPU Boost power management technology, Cinema Pro high resolution image technology, advanced stereo technology, as well as award-winning designs for notebooks that are attractive, fashionable, slim, and light. These five major technologies are important to MSI as it develops beautiful laptops, environmentally friendly batteries with extended life, superior multimedia capabilities, and excellent display effects.

Chern goes on to explain that with these five major technological leads, this year, MSI is unveiling a number of notebooks with sizes from 10” to 17”. MSI will be showing close to 30 new models at the show, including the gorgeous 10” Wind U netbook with extended battery life, notebooks with professional multimedia capabilities from the ultra-thin X-Slim Series, G Series gaming computers with Intel’s new high performance core processor, classic and chic computers from the C Series which offer the best performance to price ratio, and new high end models from the P and F Series designed with the business and fashion markets.
Great sound and visuals
Chern explains that during CeBIT this year, MSI will be showing the ultimate in sight and sound. To this end, MSI worked in collaboration with one of the world’s top names in sound systems to develop the GT660, a gaming laptop that will make its debut during the show. The GT660 is the only notebook in the world with LED light display technology, so whether you are listening to music, watching a film, or engrossed in a video game, the LED light display technology will be there to help maximize your audio and visual experience.

Chern points out that in addition to MSI’s strong array of notebooks, a number of conceptual products with leading technologies will be displayed at the exhibition, including the large screen 3D GE700 notebook, MSI’s multi-touch control dual screen slate and the multi-touch control single screen e-reader. For more on the latest information about MSI at the 2010 CeBIT computer show, please go to http://www.msi.com.
Information about MSI’s booth at CeBIT 2010, Hanover, Germany
Time: March 2-6, 2010
Location: Hall 17, Booth C38

ASUS Launches New Notebooks with NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology

Seamless Transition between Discrete and Integrated Graphics Provides Enhanced Visuals and Extended Battery Life

 [Singapore, 9 February 2010] ASUS is excited to be an NVIDIA launch partner in introducing the new NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology for its latest range of notebooks in coming months. These include the powerful multimedia N Series, several slim and light U/UL Series models and versatile mainstream K Series notebooks.

 

The ASUS N Series notebooks represent the latest in mobile multimedia entertainment technology, combining optimized graphics performance and long-lasting battery life that will satisfy even the most discerning of multimedia fans. Its capabilities are due to the new NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology, which intelligently monitors applications, and then summons the right amount of graphics performance for the job. It uses the discrete GPU for multimedia, games, and GPU computing applications, and integrated graphics for the Internet, emails and documents. It does so automatically and without the need for user intervention, delivering both convenience and a seamless computing experience for users on-the-go.

 

ASUS N61 notebook	ASUS N71 notebook
ASUS N82 notebook	ASUS UL50 notebook

 

NVIDIA® Optimus™: Great Battery Life and Great Performance for Optimized Multimedia Enjoyment

The ASUS N Series notebooks are equipped with the cutting-edge NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology which harnesses the power of both discrete and integrated graphics to deliver the right amount of visual performance for the job at hand—thus extending battery life. Together with ASUS SonicMaster technology for enhanced audio clarity, Video Magic Technology for true-to-life videos through GPU computing and USB 3.0 for high speed multimedia data transfers, the ASUS N Series is the best choice for entertainment indulgence anytime, anywhere.

 

Delivering the Best in Graphics Performance and Extended Battery Life

The ASUS N Series is designed to provide users with a mobile entertainment powerhouse for all-day multimedia enjoyment. NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology works intelligently in the background and monitors the programs being launched at any given time. It then automatically selects between discrete and integrated graphics to deliver the best graphics performance and battery conservation respectively. Discrete graphics are used for intense applications such as games and multimedia applications, while integrated graphics are used for less-intensive operations such as reading emails and documents. The transition between discrete and integrated graphics is seamless and requires no user intervention while delivering the best graphics quality and energy efficiency. That means that users will no longer have to compromise on graphics and battery life and still enjoy the best of what the ASUS N Series offers—the pinnacle of mobile multimedia enjoyment.

 

ASUS notebooks currently equipped with Optimus technology:

Ultra Slim and Light U/UL Series:

-         UL50Vf (Not available in Singapore)

-         U30Jc (Availability: Mid-March RRP: TBA)

 

Multimedia N Series:

-         N61Jv (Not available in Singapore)

-         N71Jv (Not available in Singapore)

-         N82Jv (Availability: Mid-March RRP: TBA)

 

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Please visit www.asus.com for more information.

Sony’s New Flagship VAIO Z Delivers Unparalleled Performance

Featuring state of the art innovative Quad SSD and Intel Core™ i7[1] CPU,, the VAIO Z offers professionals a smooth and snappy working experience like never before.

 (Singapore, 4 February 2010) – Sony Singapore debuts its powerful new flagship mobile PC, the VAIO Z Series. Offering Intel’s latest Core™ i7[2] CPU, a Quad SSD[3] (solid-state drive), and not one but two graphics accelerators, the 13.1-inch notebook is the perfect mobile PC that delivers absolute performance and efficiency for busy business professionals wherever they go.

“In the years of developing advanced mobile PCs, VAIO has always strived to provide the best features for our users,” says Mr. Takeo Kobayashi, Managing Director of Sony Singapore. “This commitment powers our latest flagship mobile, the VAIO Z Series, where we equip consumers with only the best Intel architecture, premium Carbon design and one touch convenience to improve business efficiency.”

Enjoy incomparable power in entertainment in a mobile PC

Cleverly fused in the slim mobile notebook, is a very powerful CPU and SSD, as well as a desktop PC. Equipped with Intel’s top-of-the-line Core™ i7[4] CPU and innovative Quad SSD, the VAIO Z significantly minimizes the time users spend to complete tasks by performing six times faster than conventional HDD (hard disk drive) in transferring data.

Boasting not one but two graphics accelerators, the Z Series features external NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M GPU with CUDA™ Technology and internal Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD, enabling more realistic, high resolution game environments and high quality HD video playback. Additionally, the new Auto mode in the Dynamic Hybrid Graphics system helps to conserve battery life by automatically choosing the external GPU instead of the internal GPU when graphics performance is required, such as playing back video contents.

The VAIO Z Series sets a first for VAIO notebooks by featuring a 13.1-inch wide Full HD (1920 x 1080) LCD[5] display with LED backlight and Adobe RGB 96% coverage. This reproduces more true colors that even the likes of professional photographers can enjoy playback of HD content, anytime, anywhere. Also, the VAIO notebook’s Full HD screen increases the workspace by 1.5 times compared to the regular resolution of 1600 x 900 display, allowing users to view multiple windows at the same time and work more efficiently.

For those who work late at night or in dim environments, the VAIO Z Series features an innovative backlit keyboard with ambient light sensor. The intelligent feature detects the amount of light around, and lights up automatically when used in the dark to provide a comfortable typing experience anywhere. The ambient light sensor controls the brightness of the LCD display to offer users comfort in every environment.

Indulge in premium robust, lightweight design and luxurious comfort

Providing ultimate carrying comfort to users, the VAIO Z is carefully crafted using a one-piece milled aluminium plate and Hybrid Carbon. The one-piece of aluminium plate is used on the palm rest, and milled to maximize the notebook’s durability. On the other hand, the Hybrid Carbon is used on the top panel of the notebook, with the application of a special material in the layers inside to lighten the weight compared to normal carbon, without sacrificing robustness.

Stylishly cool, the VAIO Z Series is available in two colors, Black and Premium Carbon, where the lines of carbon fibre are more visible on the Premium Carbon to layer a luxurious finish.

Embrace one touch access convenience to entertainment and assistance

Presenting convenient new ways to enjoy photos, videos and music, the Z Series is incorporated with a one touch VAIO button that activates the VAIO-exclusive Media Gallery software. Also, the notebook is incorporated with new ASSIST button that offers instant access to VAIO Care, the VAIO original software which simplifies basic maintenance and troubleshooting tasks to keep the notebook in tiptop condition.

The new VAIO Z Series will be available in Singapore from March 2010.

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Specification Sheet

Series		VAIO Z Series	VAIO Z Series	VAIO Z Series
Model		VPCZ117GG/X	VPCZ116GG/B	VPCZ115GG/BI
Processor*1		Intel® Core™ i7-620M Processor 2.66 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.33 GHz	Intel® Core™ i5-540M Processor 2.53 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.06 GHz	Intel® Core™ i5-540M Processor 2.53 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.06 GHz
Operating System	Operating System	Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit (English Version)	Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit (English Version)	Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit (English Version)
	Language Pack / Language Interface Pack	Language Pack: Hong Kong Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Thai	Language Pack: Hong Kong Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Thai	Language Pack: Hong Kong Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Thai
Chipset		Intel® HM57 Express Chipset	Intel® HM57 Express Chipset	Intel® HM57 Express Chipset
Memory Bus		1066 MHz	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Cache Memory		4 MB (L3 Cache)	3 MB (L3 Cache)	3 MB (L3 Cache)
Main Memory	Pre-installed/Max	8 GB DDR3 SDRAM*2 (Max)	6 GB DDR3 SDRAM*2 (upgradeable up to 8 GB*3)	4 GB DDR3 SDRAM*2 (upgradeable up to 8 GB*3)
	SO-DIMM slots	2 SO-DIMM slots (The pre-installed memory module uses two)	2 SO-DIMM slots (The pre-installed memory module uses two)	2 SO-DIMM slots (The pre-installed memory module uses two)
Flash Memory		256 GB*3 (64 GB x 4, Serial ATA, RAID 0 support*4)	128 GB*4 (64 GB x 2, Serial ATA, RAID 0 support*5)	500 GB*4 (Serial ATA, 7200 rpm)
Optical Disc Drive	Drive	DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive	DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive	?
	Maximum Reading Speed	DVD+R: 8x (Single Layer), 8x (Double Layer)/ DVD-R: 8x (Single Layer), 8x (Dual Layer)/ DVD+RW: 8x/DVD-RW: 8x/ DVD-ROM: 8x/DVD-RAM: 5x/ CD-ROM: 24x/CD-R: 24x/CD-RW: 24x	DVD+R: 8x (Single Layer), 8x (Double Layer)/ DVD-R: 8x (Single Layer), 8x (Dual Layer)/ DVD+RW: 8x/DVD-RW: 8x/ DVD-ROM: 8x/DVD-RAM: 5x/ CD-ROM: 24x/CD-R: 24x/CD-RW: 24x	?
	Maximum Writing Speed	DVD+R: 8x (Single Layer), 4x (Double Layer)/ DVD-R: 8x (Single Layer), 4x (Dual Layer) DVD+RW: 8x/DVD-RW: 6x/ DVD-RAM: 5x/ CD-R: 24x/CD-RW: 10x	DVD+R: 8x (Single Layer), 4x (Double Layer)/ DVD-R: 8x (Single Layer), 4x (Dual Layer) DVD+RW: 8x/DVD-RW: 6x/ DVD-RAM: 5x/ CD-R: 24x/CD-RW: 10x	?
Graphics Accelerator		NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M GPU with CUDA™ Technology (SPEED MODE) / Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD (STAMINA MODE)	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M GPU with CUDA™ Technology (SPEED MODE) / Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD (STAMINA MODE)	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M GPU with CUDA™ Technology (SPEED MODE) / Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD (STAMINA MODE)
Dedicated Video Memory		1 GB DDR3 SDRAM (SPEED MODE)	1 GB DDR3 SDRAM (SPEED MODE)	1 GB DDR3 SDRAM (SPEED MODE)
Display		13.1? wide (FullHD: 1920 x 1080) TFT colour display  (VAIO Display Premium, LED backlight, Adobe RGB 96% coverage)	13.1? wide (WXGA++: 1600 x 900) TFT colour display  (VAIO Display Premium, LED backlight)	13.1? wide (WXGA++: 1600 x 900) TFT colour display  (VAIO Display Premium, LED backlight)
Interfaces	USB	High Speed USB 2.0 x 3	High Speed USB 2.0 x 3	High Speed USB 2.0 x 3
	i.LINK (IEEE 1394)	?	?	?
	Network (RJ-45) Connector	10Base-T/100Base-TX / 1000Base-T x 1	10Base-T/100Base-TX / 1000Base-T x 1	10Base-T/100Base-TX / 1000Base-T x 1
	Display Output Connector	Analogue RGB, mini D-sub 15 pin x 1	Analogue RGB, mini D-sub 15 pin x 1	Analogue RGB, mini D-sub 15 pin x 1
	AV In/Out Connector	?	?	?
	S-Video In/Out Connector	?	?	?
	Headphone	Stereo mini jack x 1	Stereo mini jack x 1	Stereo mini jack x 1
	Microphone	Stereo mini jack x 1	Stereo mini jack x 1	Stereo mini jack x 1
	HDMI In/Output Connector	Output x 1	Output x 1	Output x 1
	Modem	?	?	?
	Memory Stick Slot	Memory Stick Duo (PRO-HG compatible, MagicGate function)*5	Memory Stick Duo (PRO-HG compatible, MagicGate function)*6	Memory Stick Duo (PRO-HG compatible, MagicGate function)*5
	SD Memory Card Slot	SD Memory Card (SDHC compatible, Copyright protection function (CPRM) )	SD Memory Card (SDHC compatible, Copyright protection function (CPRM) )	SD Memory Card (SDHC compatible, Copyright protection function (CPRM) )
	AC/DC IN	DC IN x 1	DC IN x 1	DC IN x 1
	Others	Docking Station Connector x 1	Docking Station Connector x 1	Docking Station Connector x 1
Wireless Connection	Wireless LAN	Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n*6 ?Data rate: maximum 11 Mbps (802.11b)/54 Mbps (802.11a/g) 300 Mbps (802.11n)*7 ?Frequency: 5 GHz (802.11a/n), 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n)	Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n*7 ?Data rate: maximum 11 Mbps (802.11b)/54 Mbps (802.11a/g) 300 Mbps (802.11n)*8 ?Frequency: 5 GHz (802.11a/n), 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n)	Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n*6 ?Data rate: maximum 11 Mbps (802.11b)/54 Mbps (802.11a/g) 300 Mbps (802.11n)*7 ?Frequency: 5 GHz (802.11a/n), 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n)
	Bluetooth	Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.1+EDR	Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.1+EDR	Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.1+EDR
PC Card Slot		ExpressCard™/34 x 1	ExpressCard™/34 x 1	ExpressCard™/34 x 1
Fingerprint Sensor		x 1	x 1	x 1
Security Chip		TCG Ver.1.2 compliant Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	TCG Ver.1.2 compliant Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	TCG Ver.1.2 compliant Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Camera		Effective pixels: 640 x 480	Effective pixels: 640 x 480	Effective pixels: 640 x 480
Audio		Intel® High Definition Audio compatible ? 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support) ? Built-in stereo speakers ? Built-in monaural microphone	Intel® High Definition Audio compatible ? 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support) ? Built-in stereo speakers ? Built-in monaural microphone	Intel® High Definition Audio compatible ? 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support) ? Built-in stereo speakers ? Built-in monaural microphone
Keyboard/Input Device		Approx. 19 mm key pitch/2 mm keystroke ? 82keys ? Intelligent Touchpad ? Backlit Keyboard	Approx. 19 mm key pitch/2 mm keystroke ? 82keys ? Intelligent Touchpad ? Backlit Keyboard	Approx. 19 mm key pitch/2 mm keystroke ? 82keys ? Intelligent Touchpad ? Backlit Keyboard
Battery Life*8	Bundled Battery	VGP-BPS20/B Lithium-ion battery: up to 5 hours of use	VGP-BPS20/B Lithium-ion battery: up to 5.5 hours of use	VGP-BPS20/S Lithium-ion battery: up to 5 hours of use
	Optional Long Battery	VGP-BPL20 Lithium-ion battery: up to 8 hours of use	VGP-BPL20 Lithium-ion battery: up to 8 hours of use	VGP-BPL20 Lithium-ion battery: up to 7.5 hours of use
Dimensions (W x H x D) (approx.)		314 x 23.8-32.7 x 210 mm	314 x 23.8-32.7 x 210 mm	314 x 23.8-32.7 x 210 mm
Weight (approx.)		1.41 kg (including the supplied battery)	1.38 kg (including the supplied battery)	1.42 kg (including the supplied battery)
Included Software		AV Entertainment: Content Creation/Editing: PMB VAIO Edition, Adobe® Premiere® Elements 8, Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 8, Roxio Easy Media Creator Media Gallery, Windows® Media Center Home Network: VAIO Media plus Word Processor/Spreadsheet: 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Professional 2007*9 Tool: Evernote for VAIO, Adobe® Reader® 9 Utilities: VAIO Gate, VAIO Control Center, Battery Care Function, Protector Suite 2009, WebCam Companion, Magic-i™ Visual Effects,  Infineon TPM Professional Package Security: McAfee PC SecurityCenter 30-day Free Trial*10, Webroot® Spy Sweeper® 90-day Free Trial*11 Support: VAIO Care, VAIO Recovery Center, VAIO Update, VAIO Transfer Support, Norton™ Online Backup  60-day Free Trial*12	AV Entertainment: Content Creation/Editing: PMB VAIO Edition, Adobe® Premiere® Elements 8, Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 8, Roxio Easy Media Creator Media Gallery, Windows® Media Center Home Network: VAIO Media plus Word Processor/Spreadsheet: 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Professional 2007*10 Tool: Evernote for VAIO, Adobe® Reader® 9 Utilities: VAIO Gate, VAIO Control Center, Battery Care Function, Protector Suite 2009, WebCam Companion, Magic-i™ Visual Effects,  Infineon TPM Professional Package Security: McAfee PC SecurityCenter 30-day Free Trial*11, Webroot® Spy Sweeper® 90-day Free Trial*12 Support: VAIO Care, VAIO Recovery Center, VAIO Update, VAIO Transfer Support, Norton™ Online Backup  60-day Free Trial*13	AV Entertainment: Content Creation/Editing: PMB VAIO Edition, Adobe® Premiere® Elements 8, Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 8 Media Gallery, Windows® Media Center Home Network: VAIO Media plus Word Processor/Spreadsheet: 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Professional 2007*9 Tool: Evernote for VAIO, Adobe® Reader® 9 Utilities: VAIO Gate, VAIO Control Center, Battery Care Function, Protector Suite 2009, WebCam Companion, Magic-i™ Visual Effects,  Infineon TPM Professional Package Security: McAfee PC SecurityCenter 30-day Free Trial*10, Webroot® Spy Sweeper® 90-day Free Trial*11 Support: VAIO Care, VAIO Recovery Center, VAIO Update, VAIO Transfer Support, Norton™ Online Backup  60-day Free Trial*12
Supplied Accessories		AC Adaptor (VGP-AC19V32) ? Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS20/B)*13 ? Windows®XP Professional Install Disc	AC Adaptor (VGP-AC19V32) ? Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS20/B)*14 ? Windows®XP Professional Install Disc	AC Adaptor (VGP-AC19V32) ? Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS20/S)*13 ? Windows®XP Professional Install Disc
*1 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.?For the availability of Intel® Virtualization Technology, please visit our web site at http://www.sony-asia.com/subtype/notifications/asset/339736/productcategory/it+personal+computer
*2 Sony does not guarantee compatibility with memories of other brands.
*3 GB means one billion bytes when referring to storage capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of storage space is reserved as a recovery partition.
*4 Compatibility confirmed with Sony branded “Memory Stick” media only.
*5 The maximum communication distance can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices, the radio waves, the operating system or the software being used.
*6 The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions, and the software in use. In addition, communication may be cut off depending on the radio conditions.
*7 Estimated battery life (under JEITA Battery Run Time Measurement Method ver.1.0,measurement method (a)). *8 Actual battery life may vary with different operating conditions and settings. For further details, please visit http://www.sony-asia.com/support/vaio/jeita
*9 This software is intended for evaluation purposes only. It must be activated before actual use, and the activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch.
*10 Activation requires Internet access, which enables certain functions included. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting options and operation
*11 Free use of 30 days. Further update will be charged.
*12 Free use of 90 days. Further update will be charged.
*13 Free use of 60 days. Further update will be charged.
*14 This product may only function with a genuine Sony battery designed for this model.

About Sony Singapore Marketing Company

Sony Singapore Marketing Company is responsible for the marketing and sales of consumer products in Singapore, as well as for broadcasting and professional products in Singapore and several countries in the region. It also handles export business for consumer products from Singapore to various parts of Asia. Since establishing our presence in Singapore in 1973, we have grown steadily over the years to become a leader in the consumer electronics market. For more information on Sony’s products and services in Singapore, please visit http://www.sony.com.sg/

 About make.believe

“make.believe” (make dot believe) is a Group-wide brand message that unites Sony’s communications initiatives across electronics, games, movies, music, mobile phones and network services. “make.believe” symbolises the spirit of Sony – the power of creativity, the ability to turn ideas into reality and the belief that anything you can imagine, you can make real.

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SAMSUNG LAUNCHES ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICES

- New Samsung notebooks, netbooks and external hard disk drives redesigned and enhanced to be energy efficient for better performance

 

SINGAPORE, 2 February 2010 – Samsung Electronics today unveiled a variety of new notebooks, netbooks and external Hard Disk Drives (HDD) that take mobility and stylishness to the next level. The premium, high-performance line-up includes six different models from the R Series notebooks and N Series netbooks, in addition to the two models from the G Series external HDD, to cater to a wide spectrum of casual and business users.

“We have received a positive response from many consumers and businesses since entering the netbook segment in Singapore last year to offer a full suite of IT solutions. Samsung is well regarded in the industry for its eye-catching notebooks and netbooks that are built with long battery life. This new energy-efficient line-up now offers users greater mobility and an extended battery life; we are sure it will invigorate further interest and cement our position in the Singapore market,” said Mr. Moon Sung-Hyun, Managing Director, Samsung Asia Pte Ltd.

Designed to minimize users’ carbon footprint, the Samsung R Series notebooks and N Series netbooks are completely free of mercury while using significantly less power for greater energy savings. Testament to its eco-credentials, the Samsung N and R Series have received the leading environmental and usability standard, TCO Certification, and are also ECO RoHS compliant. Complementing the eco-friendly usage of the Samsung N and R Series, the halogen-free G Series external HDD comes with low noise levels and reduced power consumption for the environmentally conscious user.

Despite the global slowdown last year, Samsung has experienced positive growth in the Notebook PC segment. According to Gartner, in the third quarter of 2009, Samsung experienced a year-on-year growth of 72.6 per globally. Locally, Samsung achieved a 10 per cent market share in the netbook segment within a quarter of its first entry into the Singapore market.

The new computing products consist of the following:

R Series Notebook PCs

• R480 spots a beautiful cover with the Samsung Touch of Colour Crystal Design featuring a scratch and smudge resistant exterior. This is complemented with a unique interior touchpad for a seamless feel with four soft LED lights illuminating the outline of the touchpad. Equipped with a 14 inch High Definition LED Display, an Intel Core i5-520M processor, together with the nVIDIA GeGorce GT330M graphic card and one gigabyte of RAM memory, the Samsung R480 allows users to enjoy the latest PC games and watch High Definition videos. 

 

• R430i is encased in the unique Samsung Durable Casing which protects it from everyday knocks. The Samsung R430i comes with the Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics card. It also has a HDMI port for easy access to a HDTV or home theatre system.

 

• R430e has the nVIDIA GeForce GT 310M card with 512 megabyte of memory. To enable retrieving and sharing multimedia files wirelessly, the R430e is equipped with AnyPC remote PC access application that allows a secure One-Click connection to a home or office PC.

 

N Series Netbooks

• N220 and N210 are fused with the Samsung Touch of Colour Crystal Design. The Samsung N220 spots a unique two-tone colour while the Samsung N210’s cover is delicately crafted with a unique patterned finish. With a battery life of up to 11 hours, the Samsung N220 and N210 are equipped with the “Instant On” capability made possible with the Phoenix HyperSpace^TM tool, which enables users to access the Internet immediately without having to wait for Windows to boot. 

 

• N150 netbook is ultra-lightweight at 1.24kg and spots an integrated hinge for smooth and effortless movement. Powered with the Intel® Atom^TM N450 processor, users can enjoy up to 8 hours of clear quality content with the 10.1 inch LED anti reflective display.

 

G Series External HDD

• G2 Portable has a nature-inspired design coated with a trendy multi-levelled glitter finishing in four different colours. The 2.5 inch G2 Portable also has a host of useful features including Samsung Auto Backup for convenient data preservation, SecretZone™ and SafetyKey™ for enhanced data security.

 

• G3 Station has up to two terabytes of storage with a unique multi-levelled casing to protect the 3.5 inch HDD from scratches. The G3 Station has an Auto Backup feature for safe storage and weighs at 950 grams, making information preservation convenient. Aside from its eco-friendly build, the G3 Station is able to reduce power consumption by 95 per cent with its smart power management feature that enables the drive to be automatically switched on and off by the host computer. The G3 Station enters a Standby Mode after five minutes of idle time, stretching its energy-saving capabilities. 

For readers who are keen to know what is upcoming. We have information that we expect to see the AMD 890FX chispets ready by March or April this year. This new chipsets are meant for the “LEO” platform and it will support the upcoming 6 core processor for Desktop.  Forward into 2011, they have plans for the 32nm Bulldozer CPU with 4 to 8 cores and next generation graphics.

As for mainstream, i twill be Dorado platform which consists of 890GX with integrated graphics. In 2011 “LYNX” which puts the graphics within the CPU.  Although nothing is mentioned about the chipset or processor, we expect to see AMD 880G, 890GX as the chipsets of choice paired with SB850 south bridge that comes with SATA3 and RAID5 support.

For the AMD notebook series, we are expecting the “Danube” that supports up to quad core ,DX11 and a 7 hrs resting battery life. According to AMD, Resting battery Life is like the Standby hours on your mobile phone. In 2011, we see another Fusion product, bringing the desktop experience to the notebooks.

AMD held a press event to update the media about their plans for 2010 and 2011.

It has been some time since we last have an update of the AMD plans. This time round, we have Mr Tomo Kamiya, Regional Vice President South Asia and Mr. Tan See Ghee tells us more about the upcoming plans from AMD in the next few quarters.

According to AMD, the most important things that needs to be done is to push forward with it’s CPU and GPU. They intend to push for 45nm transition for improved performance and power efficient for all three lines of product. The notebooks will get a better battery life and AMD Fusion is the way to go.

Here is a video demonstrating DX11 shown at the press event.

Read more here.
http://www.ocworkbench.com/2010/AMD/AMD-Regional-Press-Briefing-2010/p1.htm

Acer Recalls Notebook Computers Due to Burn Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Certain Acer Aspire-series Notebook Computers

Units: About 22,000

Manufacturer: Acer America Corporation, of San Jose, Calif.

Hazard: An internal microphone wire under the palm rest can short circuit and overheat. This poses a potential burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Acer has received three reports of computers short circuiting, resulting in slight melting of the external casing. No incidents occurred in the United States. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled notebook computer models are the Acer AS3410, AS3410T, AS3810T, AS3810TG, AS3810TZ and AS3810TZG. The computer’s screen size is about 13.3 inches measured diagonally. Not all units are affected. Consumers should contact Acer to determine if their unit is included in the recall.

Sold at: ABS Computer Technologies, D&H Distributing, Fry’s Electronics, Ingram Micro, Radio Shack, SED/American Express, Synnex Corporation, SYX Distribution, Tech Data Corporation and other retailers nationwide and Amazon.com from June 2009 through October 2009 for between $650 and $1,150.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled notebook computers immediately and contact Acer to determine if their notebook is affected and to receive a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Acer toll-free at (866) 695-2237 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.acer.com
Picture of Recalled Notebook Computer Picture of Recalled Notebook Computer

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CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products – such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals – contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10103.html

MSI is bringing it with multiple 2010 iF Design Award winning notebooks, including the all-new Wind U Series, G & GE Series, classically stylish C Series, and ultra-thin and elegant X-Slim Series notebooks with fully upgraded software and even more fashionably refined exteriors that will set off a new wave of technological refinement at CES 2010!

(Las Vegas) The full range of new MSI notebooks, including 2010 iF Product Design Award winners and a 2009 CES Top 10 Gadget winner will bring their powerful momentum into Las Vegas for four days at CES 2010 (January 7-10). The full range of new notebooks and concept products derived from over 23 years of R&D and manufacturing strength will be on display for the whole world to see.

MSI Notebook Marketing Director Sam Chern indicates that the full range of new products will include the light and portable Wind U Series, the high performance audio/video G & GE Series, the classically stylish C Series, the ultra-thin and elegant X-Slim Series, multiple 2010 iF Product Design Award winning computer products, fully upgraded software, and even more fashionably refined exteriors. These all new powerful innovations are certain to radiate on the international stage and set off a new wave of technologically refined products!

X620	U160

 

The iF Award winning Wind U160 & Special One Million Edition U135 Fashion Statement

 

Wind U160 iF Product Design Award Winner: MSI brings the proud achievements of the Wind U Series to CES 2010 to display multiple netbook products featuring outstanding quality, exquisite design, and the latest Intel Pine Trail platform.  Yet to be released and making its first appearance at CES, the ultra-thin 10.1″ Wind U160 netbook has already caused a stir by winning an “Oscar of the design world”, a 2010 iF Product Design Award. Its exterior features superbly beautiful styling, it weighs a mere 1kg, and is ultra-thin at less than 1” thick. With a Fancy Gold Color Film Print coating, MSI’s exclusive Chiclet keyboard, seamless multi-touch pad, and other distinctive designs, it makes a clear fashion statement. The U160 is the trendiest in exquisite mobile technology products currently available.

Wind U135 Special One Million Edition: The Wind U135 features MSI’s exclusive Chiclet keyboard, and the newest Color Film Print coating in 4 special release bold colors: Trendy Blue, Refined Silver, Cherry Red, and Wind Dancer Black. To celebrate several million sales of the U Series netbooks since their introduction to the market, MSI will offer a special release Trendy Blue and Cherry Red U135 Special One Million Edition.

Beautiful, Glittering Diamonds: The High Performance Dual Core X-Slim Radiates on Stage

The 13” X-Slim X350 Glittering Diamond is Revealed: The full range of MSI’s beautiful ultra-thin X-Slim notebook computers has undergone a major evolution with the release of the 13″ X350 & X360, the 14″ X420, the 15.6″ X600Pro, and the winner of an Oscar of the design world, an iF Product Design Award, the X620. They will all make their first appearance onstage at CES! New X-Slim products feature the Intel CULV platform with Intel Core 2 Duo processors that offer high performance processing power and ultra-long battery life. Also, MSI’s exclusive Chiclet keyboard and an all-new glittering and elegant Color Film Print coating make the high end exterior design even more exquisite.

The X-Slim X620 with 2010 iF Design Award Honors: Winner of an iF Design Award, the X620 features a 15.6″ LED display, a fuselage of less than 1″ thick, built-in Blu-ray player, discrete graphics card, and around 10 hours of battery life! The 13″ X350 and X360 especially take advantage of MSI’s exclusive and stylish engraving technology by integrating geometric lines and diamond patterns to create a glittering diamond design that dazzles the eyes. The new generation 14″ X420 features a discrete graphics card with 1GB DDR3 VRAM and MSI 3D Boost technology. The X420 further supports two of the latest network communications technologies, 3.5G and WiMAX, so you can enjoy a truly mobile networked lifestyle.

All-New G Series Evolution: The Boldest on the Planet!

Featuring the All-New Intel® New Core™ Processor: MSI’s G Series notebooks have undergone a complete evolution. At CES 2010, they will be the first to display extremely fast gaming models featuring the latest generation Intel Calpella platform, including the 17″ GT740 & GX740, the 17.3″ GE700, the 15.4″ GT640 & GX640, and the 16″ GE600. All feature the world’s fiercest Intel® New Core™ processor family and built-in, high end discrete graphics cards. Compared to last year’s notebooks, overall performance has increased over 30 percent, and 3D graphics and image and processing power has improved by 50 percent to let you constantly experience a smorgasbord of lifelike audio and video. 

Built-In High Performance 3D Discrete Graphics Card: The all-new MSI G Series GX640, GX740, GE600, and GE700 have experienced a software evolution that traverses generations and all feature Intel’s most advanced Intel® Core™ i5 dual core processor, a high end ATi Mobility Radeon HD high performance 3D discrete graphics card (1GB VRAM), and support Direct X 11 to allow for display performance that far surpasses any previous specifications. Not only are colors richer and resolution more distinct, but effective multimedia image access and operational performance has increased. Whether you are immersed in a smooth, high-speed 3D game or enjoying multimedia audio & video, the G Series truly shows off its unparalleled performance limits!

C Series Notebooks: Effortlessly Enjoy Popular Classic Styling

Complete Trans-Generational Hardware/Software Evolution: MSI’s all-new Classic Series notebook models from 14″ to 17.3″ include the CR420, CR620, and CR720 and feature inter-generational evolutions in hardware and software configured for outstanding display composition and improved operational performance. The all-new MSI Classic Series notebooks come with Intel’s most advanced Intel® Core™ i5 dual core processors that offer 30 percent better performance than traditional notebooks. With Turbo Boost technology, the appropriate allocation of system resources results in unparalleled high performance limits.

Clean & Simple Classic Exterior: The new MSI Classic Series notebooks exterior design is fashionably classic to the extreme. An exterior design featuring compact 45 degree-angled flowing lines around the periphery soften the profile of the fuselage and arrange the I/O ports, heat vents, components to give the overall notebook a cohesive feel. The battery fits directly into the bottom of the fuselage, resulting in a smooth, curved profile. At the same time, thickness and weight are less than traditional notebooks of the same size, so you can enjoy a simple, eco-friendly urban lifestyle.

All-New Concept Products: Realizing the Digital Lifestyle of Tomorrow

MSI will reveal its innovative R&D prowess at CES 2010 by exhibiting its HD e-book, dual display touch screen e-book, wireless battery charger for notebooks, the newest 3D notebook, and all-new concept products.

Dual Display Touch Screen e-book: Incorporating traditional book and notebook computer concepts, the dual display touch screen e-book will change user perception of notebook computers and e-books. It features 10″ dual touch screen displays that use an exclusive virtual keyboard and added tactile impressions through its intuitive counter-force reaction function. With the Intel Menlow platform, Windows 7, high-speed WLAN, and SSD storage, this concept smashes e-book, notebook, PDA, and other handheld device concepts, letting users take advantage of the most user-friendly technology.

3D Notebook; Wireless Notebook Battery Charger Technology: MSI will also display an all-new 3D notebook with a 15.6″ 120Hz 3D HD display. Its GPU and 120Hz 3D panel work together to create an average simultaneous presentation of 60 images for both the left and right eyes. With NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ glasses, lifelike 3D images appear and create the perfect integration of real and virtual worlds! Wireless notebook battery charger technology turns the traditional power supply concept on its head. Just set a notebook on the wireless battery charging pad (a power cord is unnecessary) to automatically charge the notebook’s battery and help make the high tech lifestyle even easier and more convenient!

Armed with MSI’s G-Series laptops, world gaming champions Fnatic.MSI have vanquished challengers around the globe. Now, the newest members of the G-Series, which incorporates Intel’s New Core™, are packing them in at CES 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

(Las Vegas) MSI has revamped its G-Series of laptop computers, making them better than ever. This new generation of super-fast gaming computers, which includes the 17-inch GT740, GX740, and GE700 and the 16-inch GT640, GX640, and GE600, uses Intel’s Calpella platform as well as Intel’s latest New Core™ processor and Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system. All come with advanced 3D discrete graphic cards for realistic audiovisual enjoyment.

Sam Chern, Director of MSI’s NB Marketing Department, points out that the all-new G-Series of laptops are equipped with Intel® New Core™ processors and the internal workings have received a complete overhaul. The new discrete graphic cards, for example, have enhanced overall performance by more than 30% and 3D picture and image processing capabilities by more than 50% over same-class NBs of the past. And whether you’re slashing orcs at turbo boost speeds or enjoying a Blu-ray movie, the ground-pounding sound cranked out by the SRS-certified 7.1 channel audio output makes your experience more life-like and enjoyable.

GE600	GT740

Best NBs on the planet 

The MSI GT640 and GT740 come with the Windows 7 operating system, the new generation Intel® Core™ i7 quad processor, and the advanced nVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M 3D discrete graphic card (DDR3 1GB of display memory). The unparalleled specs of the hard/software provide the ultra-high performance processing needed by the serious gamer.

The GX640, GX740, GE600, and GE700, come equipped with Intel’s latest Core™ i5 duo core processors and industry-leading ATi Mobility Radeon HD 3D discrete graphic cards (1GB VRAM) which support Direct X 11, giving these NBs the best display performance in the world in terms of rich colors and clear pictures.

The entire MSI G-Series of laptops incorporates the Intel® NEW Core™ processor, allowing them to outperform predecessors by a minimum of 30%. The latest turbo boost technology works to distribute system resources efficiently and the all-new Intel® Hyper-Threading technology cranks up processor efficiency. The Smart Cache technology and the Graphics Media Accelerator HD technology boost performance of multimedia image accessing and operations. So whether you’re blasting away at aliens in a 3D game or taking in a film, MSI’s overclocking technology will take you there.

The ultimate multimedia experience 

MSI’s all-new G-Series laptops come equipped with the latest generation of soft/hardware, including SRS-certified Premium Sound™ speakers and embedded digital 7.1 channel optical audio output. To deliver awesome sound, the 17” GT740 and GX740 NBs have five speakers—two hi-fi 3D speakers above the keyboard, two more along the front, and a woofer under the base.

The MSI G-Series of notebooks utilizes MSI’s vivid image enhancing technology to optimize hardware performance for richer, crisper images and throbbing audio to maximize the cinematic experience. MSI’s G-Series NBs not only maximize your gaming experience, the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) make them unrivaled digital media centers.

The aesthetics of gaming

The ultra-light, ultra-thin GT740, GX740, GT640, and GX640 all come with brushed aluminum alloy cases with fire engine red trim and state-of-the-art luminescent touch sensor control panels to highlight the advanced technology and aesthetics of the MSI G-Series. The hi-fi 3D speakers above the keyboard are set under polished metal covers and a luminescent touch sensor control panel is located below the keyboard, giving the gamer the feeling that s/he’s in the cockpit of a futuristic interstellar fighter. Outstanding performance coupled with ultramodern aesthetics and rocking sound output make the G-Series a gamer’s dream.

The exteriors of the GE600 and GE700, two other new members of the family, incorporate cutting-edge Color Film Print technology, futuristic touch panel keys that have undergone special color processing and a glossy decorative panel along the front edge to give them a futuristic and minimalist feel all at once.

Diversity in multimedia entertainment

The all-new MSI G-Series of NBs boast a comprehensive multimedia application interface. With an external data transfer rate of up to 3 Gb/s, the e-SATA is six times faster than the conventional USB2.0. No other external data transfer solution can compete with its speed and ease of use. You never have to worry again about losing photos, videos, and other data you cherish as you back it up on to external storage devices. The embedded 802.11 b/g/n wireless internal network utilizes diversified and high-speed network functions to enable gamers to conquer the universe without a tangle of wires.

Furthermore, keeping in line with the fine tradition of the MSI G-Series, the GT740, GX740, GE700, GT640, and GX640 are designed specifically with gamers in mind. This is evidenced in such details as the W, A, S, D keys being highlighted in fire engine red and an independent number keypad, secret weapons that help gamers conquer foes as efficiently as possible. The MSI G-Series marks the latest stage in the evolution of gaming NBs and is slated to knock them for a loop at the CES 2010. 

Armed with MSI’s G-Series laptops, world gaming champions Fnatic.MSI have vanquished challengers around the globe. Now, the newest members of the G-Series, which incorporates Intel’s New Core™, are packing them in at CES 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

(Las Vegas) MSI has revamped its G-Series of laptop computers, making them better than ever. This new generation of super-fast gaming computers, which includes the 17-inch GT740, GX740, and GE700 and the 16-inch GT640, GX640, and GE600, uses Intel’s Calpella platform as well as Intel’s latest New Core™ processor and Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system. All come with advanced 3D discrete graphic cards for realistic audiovisual enjoyment.

Sam Chern, Director of MSI’s NB Marketing Department, points out that the all-new G-Series of laptops are equipped with Intel® New Core™ processors and the internal workings have received a complete overhaul. The new discrete graphic cards, for example, have enhanced overall performance by more than 30% and 3D picture and image processing capabilities by more than 50% over same-class NBs of the past. And whether you’re slashing orcs at turbo boost speeds or enjoying a Blu-ray movie, the ground-pounding sound cranked out by the SRS-certified 7.1 channel audio output makes your experience more life-like and enjoyable.

Best NBs on the planet

The MSI GT640 and GT740 come with the Windows 7 operating system, the new generation Intel® Core™ i7 quad processor, and the advanced nVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M 3D discrete graphic card (DDR3 1GB of display memory). The unparalleled specs of the hard/software provide the ultra-high performance processing needed by the serious gamer.

The GX640, GX740, GE600, and GE700, come equipped with Intel’s latest Core™ i5 duo core processors and industry-leading ATi Mobility Radeon HD 3D discrete graphic cards (1GB VRAM) which support Direct X 11, giving these NBs the best display performance in the world in terms of rich colors and clear pictures.

The entire MSI G-Series of laptops incorporates the Intel® NEW Core™ processor, allowing them to outperform predecessors by a minimum of 30%. The latest turbo boost technology works to distribute system resources efficiently and the all-new Intel® Hyper-Threading technology cranks up processor efficiency. The Smart Cache technology and the Graphics Media Accelerator HD technology boost performance of multimedia image accessing and operations. So whether you’re blasting away at aliens in a 3D game or taking in a film, MSI’s overclocking technology will take you there.

The ultimate multimedia experience

MSI’s all-new G-Series laptops come equipped with the latest generation of soft/hardware, including SRS-certified Premium Sound™ speakers and embedded digital 7.1 channel optical audio output. To deliver awesome sound, the 17” GT740 and GX740 NBs have five speakers—two hi-fi 3D speakers above the keyboard, two more along the front, and a woofer under the base.

The MSI G-Series of notebooks utilizes MSI’s vivid image enhancing technology to optimize hardware performance for richer, crisper images and throbbing audio to maximize the cinematic experience. MSI’s G-Series NBs not only maximize your gaming experience, the HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) make them unrivaled digital media centers.

The aesthetics of gaming

The ultra-light, ultra-thin GT740, GX740, GT640, and GX640 all come with brushed aluminum alloy cases with fire engine red trim and state-of-the-art luminescent touch sensor control panels to highlight the advanced technology and aesthetics of the MSI G-Series. The hi-fi 3D speakers above the keyboard are set under polished metal covers and a luminescent touch sensor control panel is located below the keyboard, giving the gamer the feeling that s/he’s in the cockpit of a futuristic interstellar fighter. Outstanding performance coupled with ultramodern aesthetics and rocking sound output make the G-Series a gamer’s dream.

The exteriors of the GE600 and GE700, two other new members of the family, incorporate cutting-edge Color Film Print technology, futuristic touch panel keys that have undergone special color processing and a glossy decorative panel along the front edge to give them a futuristic and minimalist feel all at once.

Diversity in multimedia entertainment

The all-new MSI G-Series of NBs boast a comprehensive multimedia application interface. With an external data transfer rate of up to 3 Gb/s, the e-SATA is six times faster than the conventional USB2.0. No other external data transfer solution can compete with its speed and ease of use. You never have to worry again about losing photos, videos, and other data you cherish as you back it up on to external storage devices. The embedded 802.11 b/g/n wireless internal network utilizes diversified and high-speed network functions to enable gamers to conquer the universe without a tangle of wires.

Furthermore, keeping in line with the fine tradition of the MSI G-Series, the GT740, GX740, GE700, GT640, and GX640 are designed specifically with gamers in mind. This is evidenced in such details as the W, A, S, D keys being highlighted in fire engine red and an independent number keypad, secret weapons that help gamers conquer foes as efficiently as possible. The MSI G-Series marks the latest stage in the evolution of gaming NBs and is slated to knock them for a loop at the CES 2010.

After being selected as one of the Top 10 Gadgets at CES 2009 last year, MSI has striven to “Insist on the best” in its research and development of innovative, new products. As a result, the fruits of MSI’s labors, from new generation notebooks and all-in-one computers to motherboards and discrete graphic cards, including many products that have received the iF Product Design Award, are being shown at CES 2010.

(Las Vegas) MSI is showing off ground-breaking developments and designs from 1-7 January 2010 in Booth 30651 in South Hall 3 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Products include G-Series gaming laptops equipped with Intel’s newest Arrandale platform, GE-Series and 3D entertainment NBs the exteriors of which incorporate stylish, cutting-edge Color Film Print technology, the C-Series of classically elegant notebooks equipped with the Arrandale platform’s Intel Core i5 Processor, the popular X-Slim Series of gorgeous ultra-thin laptops that comes with Windows 7, the Wind U-Series of stylishly slim netbooks, and Wind Top AIO computers.

New MSI notebooks come with latest platforms?Unveiled at CES

MSI President Joseph Hsu explains that starting in the fourth quarter of last year, the high tech industry saw epoch-making advances in software and hardware, including Windows 7, the Intel New Core Processor Family, the second generation Intel Pine Trail platform, and MSI’s industry-leading products, including notebook computers which outperform their predecessors by a minimum of 30%, making them more mobile, versatile, and easier to use.

World’s top R&D and design?Turning heads at CES 2010

MSI NB Marketing Director Sam Chern points out that MSI’s new product series are not only innovative, they represent the company’s strongest array of computer products ever. They include the Wind U160 netbook and the X-Slim X620 ultra-slim NB which just last month received Germany’s iF Product Design Award for 2010—the design world’s equivalent of an Oscar. Other products include the G-Series, the planet’s most powerful gaming machines, the ultra-light X-Slim X360, the first NB in the world to feature Intel’s trailblazing Arrandale ULV processors, and the classic Wind U135. Chen emphasized that the U135 is the world’s first netbook equipped with the new generation Pine Trail platform to be WiMAX Forum certified.

World’s most awesome gaming NBs?Wowing them at CES

Chen went on to explain that the MSI G-Series consists of the most powerful laptops in the world. Equipped with Intel’s new generation quad core CPU platform, these are the NBs that the world-renowned gaming team Fnatic wielded as they vanquished challengers in numerous video game competitions around the world. Fnatic remains the uncontested champions with the highest number of accumulated points in the world. MSI’s GT640 and GT740 come with the new generation Intel® Core™ i7 quad core processor, while the GX640 and GX740 are equipped with Intel’s latest Intel® Core™ i5 duo core processor. They all boast advanced high performance 3D discrete graphic cards and high-end soft/hardware to give serious gamers the power they crave.

The Wind U-Series?A hot seller for a reason

The Wind U-Series of netbooks includes the Wind U160, MSI’s ultra-slim, ultra-light masterpiece of technology that received an iF Product Design Award for 2010. It comes with such innovative elements as a 10.1-inch screen with fancy gold Color Film Print technology, helping make this highly mobile netbook exceptionally stylish and attractive. The U135 utilizes Intel’s all-new ATOM N450 processor with integrated architecture. The Intel WiMAX module comes optional with this trendy and aesthetically pleasing laptop—the first netbook equipped with the new generation Pine Trail platform in the world to be WiMAX Forum certified.

Award-winning X-Slim series?Leader in high tech fashion

As to the popular X-Slim series of laptops, the ultra-slender X620, another recipient of Germany’s iF Product Design Award, is making its debut at CES 2010. It boasts a large 15.6” screen, CULV duo core processor, and a discrete graphic card. The X620 tips the scales at a mere 2.4kg and cruises for ten hours on battery power. The unique chic minimalist design of the exterior underscores the X620’s stylish elegance. The X360 is the world’s first ultra-slim notebook to come equipped with Intel’s new epoch-making Arrandale ULV processor. The X360 is characterized by its beautiful X-Slim exterior and its cover and wrist rest areas come with MSI’s exclusive stylish and eye-catching rhombic pattern.

MSI Wind Top series?Large size, superb video performance

Seven Wind Top All-in-one computers with screens from 19” to 24” in size are being exhibited at CES 2010 this year. The 24-inch AE2400, for example, comes with the latest multi-point touch control screen and Windows 7 as well as world-class cinema sound. MSI has a high quality display area onsite to show off the superb multimedia capabilities of MSI’s AIO computers. Chen went on to point out that in addition to the new products mentioned above, MSI is also exhibiting a number of concept computer products that stress innovative ideas, such as environmentally friendly designs. A trip to the MSI booth promises to be very rewarding.

Information on MSI at CES 2010 in Las Vegas:

Time: Jan 7^th?10^th , 2010

Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall 3, Las Vegas,

Booth no : 30651

HP Debuts New High-Performance Notebooks Targeted at Business Users

Jan. 6, 2010 – HP today introduced a new range of powerful commercial notebook PCs designed to meet the performance and reliability demands of business users.

Among the new products being announced are:

—      The HP EliteBook 8440 p/w and 8540 p/w series notebooks incorporate the latest mobile technologies, are engineered to meet the tough MIL-STD 810G military-standard tests⁽¹⁾ for vibration, dust, humidity, altitude, and high and low temperatures, and also are BFR/PVC-free.⁽²⁾

—      The HP ProBook 6440b and HP ProBook 6540b are aimed at corporate customers who want an affordable combination of business-critical and innovative features in a full-function notebook PC.

—      The HP Notebook Projection Companion, a compact projector using a mercury-free LED light source that measures only 4 inches by 3 inches and weighs less than 0.45 kilos.

“HP continues to exceed customer expectations with a range of business products designed with style and productivity in mind,” said Chua Hwee Koon, vice president, Mobile Business Unit, Personal Systems Group, HP Asia Pacific and Japan. “With great designs, energy-saving features and efficient, faster-performing products, customers can feel confident choosing HP products to better position themselves in the ever-competitive business world.”

New precision-crafted HP EliteBooks for business-rugged professionals

Drawing inspiration from aircraft design, HP has updated its state-of-the-art HP EliteBook lineup.

—      The HP EliteBook 8440w and HP EliteBook 8540w mobile workstations feature a gunmetal anodized-aluminum finish with a full magnesium-alloy chassis to create an incredibly strong case that protects the top and bottom of the notebook against rigorous usage. The HP EliteBook 8440w represents the company’s first 14-inch diagonal mobile workstation, answering customers’ requests for a smaller notebook.

—      The HP EliteBook 8440p and HP EliteBook 8540p retain the classic platinum anodized-aluminum finish and the full magnesium-alloy chassis.

Depending on the model, HP EliteBooks offer a wide variety of configurable options such as choice of Intel Unified Mobile Access (UMA) or NVIDIA discrete graphics; choice of Intel Core i7 processors⁽³⁾ or future Intel Core or Core vPro processors; and either high-definition (HD) or HD Plus resolution displays.⁽⁴⁾ All new HP EliteBooks also come preloaded with HP SkyRoom,⁽⁵⁾ an affordable, HD videoconferencing software⁽⁶⁾ that offers live, real-time collaboration for face-to-face meetings.

Two new additions to the HP ProBook family

The company also announced two new additions to the HP ProBook b-series. The HP ProBook 6440b and HP ProBook 6540b are aimed at corporate customers who want an affordable combination of business-critical and innovative features in a full-function notebook PC. Featuring future Intel Core processors, and available with 14-inch or 15.6-inch diagonal HD⁽⁴⁾ LED-backlit widescreen displays, the new HP ProBook b-series PCs are ideal for users who need powerful, reliable performance.

Both the new HP EliteBook and HP ProBook notebook series include HP QuickWeb, which allows users to access the web in seconds when the notebook is shut down; HP QuickLook3, which allows users to look up and edit email, calendar and contacts without having to boot the notebook;⁽⁶⁾ HP Power Assistant;⁽⁷⁾ and spill-resistant keyboards with a drain.

Additionally, the HP Long Life Battery, which provides up to a three-year life span⁽⁸⁾ – up to twice as long as most li-ion notebook batteries – will be a configurable option on the new HP EliteBook and HP ProBook b-series notebooks. This new technology reduces overall battery waste by requiring fewer batteries to be used over the life of the notebook.

Project a better image

The HP Notebook Projection Companion is an ideal notebook accessory for mobile users who want to make a big impression. Just 4 inches by 3 inches and weighing less than 0.45 kilos, it can project an image up to 60 inches from a distance of 2.6 meters. Because the projector features an LED light source with up to 10,000 hours of usage life (up to five years of typical use) there are seldom any bulbs to buy or parts to replace, which helps reduce its total cost of ownership.

Pricing and availability⁽⁹⁾

—      The HP EliteBooks and the HP ProBook b-series start at US$1,299 and US$999, respectively, and are expected to be available in Asia Pacific in Feb.

—      The HP Notebook Projection Companion starts at US$499 and is expected to be available in Asia Pacific on Jan. 15.

Jan. 6, 2010 – The world of touch-based experiences on the notebook just got better with the launch of HP’s latest convertible, touch-enabled notebook PC – the HP TouchSmart tm2.

“We broke new ground when we first launched the industry’s first convertible notebook PC with multitouch technology in the tx2,” said Chua Hwee Koon, vice president, Mobile Business Unit, Personal Systems Group, HP Asia Pacific and Japan. “Today, we continue to demonstrate our rich history and leadership in touch-based computing experiences with the powerful and versatile new tm2.”

The  world’s only consumer convertible tablet notebook

The new HP TouchSmart tm2 updates the HP TouchSmart tx2 – the industry’s first convertible notebook PC with multitouch technology designed specifically for consumers.

Encased in a sophisticated aluminum chassis with “Riptide” engraved illustration, the convertible tm2 has a starting weight of 2.18 kilos⁽¹⁾ and a 12.1-inch touch-screen and digital pen that support multitouch gestures.

As a traditional notebook, the tm2 offers a keyboard and touch-enabled display for input. When converted to a slate, the tm2 morphs into a sketchpad with digital pen, allowing artists to sketch on the go and students to take notes in class with its natural handwriting experience.

With the latest low-voltage Intel® Core™ 2 Duo⁽²⁾ processors and optional high multimedia performance ATI Mobility Radeon™ discrete graphics upgrades, the tm2 also provides up to nine hours of battery life⁽³⁾ via the standard six-cell battery. It also includes a fingerprint reader as well as an advanced thermal design that helps keep the PC cool.

Introducing a new world of tactile fun

HP TouchSmart tm2’s ground-breaking display technology responds to the softest touch of a finger, and supports multitouch gestures such as zoom, scroll and rotate by allowing more than one finger to be accepted as input simultaneously.

This means consumers can interact with their favorite touch applications with a light touch of the finger, including:

—      DigiFish Dolphin, an interactive 3-D screensaver that recreates an ocean environment to be experienced via touch or a mouse.

—      Corel® Paint it! Touch™, which allows users to draw and paint or turn photos into paintings using fingertips.

The tm2 also features many of the same exclusive built-for-touch applications found on the recently introduced tx2 and HP TouchSmart PC, including the Tug of Words and Photo Hunt touch-enabled games for creating digital art⁽⁴⁾.

As part of HP’s commitment to the environment and to eliminating all uses of brominated flame retardants (BFRs) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in its computing products by 2011(5), the TouchSmart tm2 is BFR/PVC-free.

HP has also teamed up with Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music company, to make it easier for HP customers in 18 countries across Asia(6) to discover, acquire and enjoy 1,120 of favorite tunes on their Intel®-powered HP notebook PC.

Popular hit songs from UMG’s top international acts will be available on the dedicated portal, www.music4myhp.com, as a part of this first music-service collaboration between Universal Music and HP for the Asia region.

Accessories, pricing and availability⁽⁷⁾

—      The HP TouchSmart tm2 is expected to be available in Asia Pacific from 17 Jan. with a starting price of US$949.99.

—      The HP USB Media Dock combines the capabilities of a docking station, port replicator and adjustable notebook stand. It reduces desktop clutter while providing versatile docking and high-quality audio and video features. Priced at US$179, the Media Dock offers USB connectivity, making it compatible with any notebook

NVIDIA to unveil NVIDIA Optimus Technology to achieve discrete graphics from notebook at CES 2010. NVIDIA Optimus technology works on notebook platforms with NVIDIA GPUs. It is unique to NVIDIA. It is seamless and transparent to the user. Its purpose is to optimize the mobile experience by letting the user get the performance of discrete graphics from a notebook while still delivering great battery life. Stay tuned for more details.

Inspiring Innovation: ASUS Notebooks Powered by the Latest Intel® Core™ Processors for the Best Mobile Computing and Multimedia Experience
Designed to Deliver the Most Compelling Multimedia Entertainment, User-centric Features and Avant-garde, Nature-inspired Style

CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (January 5, 2010) — ASUS is stunning the showfloor with the new N Series, K Series and U Series Bamboo Collection notebooks at this year’s CES. Powered by the new Intel® Core™ processors, these notebooks are designed to provide the best in mobile multimedia entertainment, comfort and style. The new N Series features USB 3.0 connectivity, which delivers up to 10 times faster multimedia data transfer rates compared to USB 2.0. It is also equipped with SonicMaster audio technology to deliver one of the most compelling audio experiences anytime on a Notebook. Video Magic upscales the resolution of conventional DVDs up to 1080p high definition quality resulting in an improved viewing experience. K Series notebooks are user-friendly companions for everyday use, with added touches such as Palm Proof Technology, ASUS Power4Gear Hybrid and an ergonomic keyboard. Lastly, the new U Series Bamboo Collection continues to utilize natural materials to convey a sense of exquisite taste that no other notebook can match along with an Eco-friendly design.