We have expanded the existing graphics card discussion section of the forum to include more areas of discussions. You can now comment or give suggestions on the latest Graphics cards, SSD, HDD, RAM, LAN right here at this URL
Posted on 15 August 2010 by bluetooth
We have expanded the existing graphics card discussion section of the forum to include more areas of discussions. You can now comment or give suggestions on the latest Graphics cards, SSD, HDD, RAM, LAN right here at this URL
Posted on 29 July 2010 by bluetooth
Ultimate Gaming NBs—MSI GX660/GX660R
Raises Bar for Multimedia Performance
The MSI GX660 features TDE technology and superior Dynaudio sound. It also supports dual hard disk architecture; doubling capacity and performance (GX660R comes with RAID 0 architecture). Powerful performance and multimedia capabilities designed to overwhelm your senses.
Taipei—MSI’s unparalleled team of designers has once again done its magic, creating the GX660 and GX660R, the latest G series laptop computers destined to cause serious salivation among gamers. Under the hood, both are fitted with top end ATi Mobility Radeon HD 5870 discrete graphics card (with 1GB GDDR5 VRAM) and the ultimate in sound from Dynaudio. The GX660R also comes with RAID 0 architecture, doubling capacity to 1TB, while doubling read speed. The powerful performance and unmatched multimedia specs will knock your socks off.
MSI Marketing Director Sam Chern adds that MSI’s GX660 not only comes with an advanced discrete graphics card and Dynaudio sound, it also boasts Intel’s most powerful Core i7 processor and MSI’s own TDE technology to throttle up system performance with just one touch. These NBs mark the start of a new era in gaming excitement. MSI also incorporated its exclusive, user friendly Cooler Boost technology to boost fan RPMs at the touch of a finger for better heat dissipation, while MSI’s ECO technology provides you with a powerful, silent, and extended computing experience.
Technology offers new powerful, quiet experience
TDE technology boosts performance by 83%: MSI’s exclusive TDE (Turbo Drive Engine) technology revs up processor performance with just one touch of the luminescent Turbo hotkey located above the keyboard, increasing system speed by 83%, while keeping your system from bogging down when you’re using load-intensive applications. This highly responsive computer has got your back when you’re surrounded by hordes of angry orcs or careening through the universe at light speed.
Cooler Boost technology: In addition to the instant turbo boost courtesy of the TDE technology, the GX660 has another cool feature—MSI’s own Cooler Boost technology. Just a touch of the luminescent hotkey located above the keyboard kicks in the powerful cooling action.Allowing this NB to stay cool as a cucumber even when it has to work for extended periods in high temperatures.
Zounds! What sounds!
A match made in sound heaven: World leader in computer technology MSI and world leader in sound Dynaudio got together and it was a match made in heaven. The resulting GX660 gives you unprecedented high fidelity.
Perfect position: To build a laptop with superb sound, you need to be meticulous about every detail. Speaker locations and sound field design have to be calculated with precision. Vast amounts of study and countless calculations were carried out on the GX660 to determine the ideal locations to install speakers to obtain obstruction-free sound transmission.
Optimal speaker units, sound card circuit: MSI and Dynaudio have designed high quality speaker units with almost no coloration as well as an optimal sound card circuit based on speaker and system configuration. Over 1200 hours went into testing and tweaking each frequency to obtain ideal tone and balance for crisp, clean sound at all frequency levels.
Advanced specs for instant power boost
ATi Mobility Radeon HD 5870 discrete graphics card: The MSI GX660 features the most advanced ATi Mobility Radeon HD 5870 discrete graphics card (w/ 1GB GDDR5 VRAM) for powerful graphics processing. It also supports DirectX 11 for smooth, clear, true-to-life 3D HD graphics to maximize your interactive gaming experience.
Large capacity RAID 0 architecture: The GX660R supports two disk architecture, doubling memory storage and increasing read speed by 70% instantly.
Three DDR3 memory slots: To provide gamers powerful performance, the GX660 comes with three DDR3 slots to allow up to 12GB of extra memory, giving this notebook server-class computing power.
USB3.0 slots: The MSI GX660 also comes equipped with USB3.0 slots which can transfer data at 5GB a second—more than ten times faster than conventional USB2.0 slots, and which provides 80% more power to recharge handheld devices. Now data transferring and battery recharging is much faster.
Awesome presence
Cool exterior: Following in the footsteps of other MSI G series NB computers, the GX660 is really cool looking. The blazing white MSI logo on the cover is set in the middle of a raised black diamond trident below a smoldering red slash. Hip yet low key—that’s the GT660. The rhombic pattern on the wrist areas and high tech brush finish on the touchpad add class and texture. The body is sheathed in MSI’s exclusive glossy color film print to protect the GX660 from scratching and wear, while further enhancing its awesome presence.
Light and sound show technology: The MSI GX660 has another great feature—a one-of-a-kind LED light show, highlighting LED lights around the NB’s edges. So whether you’re listening to music or engrossed in an exciting, fast paced game, you can flick on the MSI LED light show hotkey with the touch of a finger. Lights embedded on either side of the notebook and in front of the keyboard will pulsate automatically to sounds emitted by your laptop, kicking the thrill level of your GX660 up a few notches.
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
GX660 Specs
CPU Intel Core i7 processor
ChipsetIntel PM55
GraphicsATi Mobility Radeon HD 5870 with 1G GDDR5 VRAM
MemoryDDRIII 1066/1333 MHz x3 SODIMM slot
LCD15.6” HD / Full HD LED backlight display
HDD500GB SATA x 2
Card reader4-in-1 (XD/SD/MMC/memory stick)
I/OHDMI, D-sub, USB 2.0*2, USB 3.0 *2, e-SATA, mic-in, headphone out, RJ-45
Battery9 cells
WirelessIntel 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth V2.1+EDR
WebcamHD webcam
Sound2 theater-class speakers + subwoofer
Dimensions396mm (L) x 269 mm (W) x 55 mm (H)
Weight3.5 kg
Special FeaturesMSI TDE, MSI Cooler Boost, Dynaudio, DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC, ECO Engine Dynamic LED lightning effect, 3D Color-Film-Print
Posted on 21 July 2010 by bluetooth
The 4th Generation Eee PC™—Mobile Cloud Computing at its very Best
Three Cutting-edge Models to Suit Every Lifestyle
[Singapore, 21 July 2010] ASUS today announces the launch of the new 4th generation Eee PC™. These latest iterations of the iconic netbook deliver the best cloud computing experience in an array of bold designs to suit the tech-savvy lifestyles of the social elite, professionals, and just about everyone else.
With features like 500GB of ASUS WebStorage, ASUS GamePark, ASUS@Vibe, LocaleMe and Boingo, these ultra-thin and lightweight netbooks have everything to support a cloud computing lifestyle.
Other features include USB 3.0 ports for faster data transfers and USB-charging capabilities, Bluetooth 3.0, as well as a camera covers for additional privacy.
Eee PC 1018—the Premium Netbook
At less than 1-inch thick, the Eee PC 1018 Series features a lightweight (1.1kg) aluminum chassis that gives a premium and sophisticated touch to suit the stylish and jet set.
Its tactile, patterned finish is available in Brushed Black and Etch White, and houses a chiclet keyboard and a large Multi-touch trackpad.
Eee PC 1015—the Seashell Revisited
The Eee PC 1015 Series features the power-saving ASUS-exclusive Super Hybrid Engine technology which gives it a 13.5-hour battery life*, making it ideal for travelers.
The 1015 Series’ streamlined shape is complemented by ergonomic features like a 10.1-inch LED-backlit display, chiclet keyboard, and touchpad with Palm-Proof technology. Available in an array of colors, it comes with matte, textured, or glossy finishes.
Eee PC 1016—the Business Netbook
With its brushed aluminum chassis finished in Casual Black or Modern Silver, the Eee PC 1016 Series’ understated elegance makes it ideal for the business world.
The 1016 Series caters to the business professional’s needs, with a single hotkey that immediately sets it up to presentation mode. With the Syncables Desktop, the 1016 Series easily syncs up emails and calendars with other PCs and mobile devices to keep the user’s information up-to-date.
* May vary by model.
Posted on 12 July 2010 by bluetooth
| MSI Wind U160DXHigh Tech Work of Art Out To Steal Your Heart | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MSI’s stylish “soul-catcher” Wind U160DX is a high tech piece of art. Thin and light, it features Intel ATOM processor N455 under the hood and up to 15 hours of battery time. It also comes with MSI’s TDE (Turbo Drive Engine) technology to boost processing performance. It’s the ultimate blend of technology and art.Taipei—Meticulously crafted, MSI’s Wind U160DX netbook has received Germany’s iF Product Design Award and drawn attention from all quarters around the world. Boasting a leap in performance capabilities, the Wind U160DX supports DDR3 system memory and comes with the Intel ATOM processor N455 with MSI’s own TDE (Turbo Drive Engine) technology. Sheathed in MSI’s own Color Film Print technology, the Wind U160DX is less than one-inch thin and tips the scales at a mere 1kg. Slender, feather-light, beautiful, and perfect in every detail—the Wind U160DX was crafted to steal your heart and soul.
MSI Marketing Director Sam Chern points out that the experience and craftsmanship that went into MSI’s chic, easy-to-use Wind U160DX has created a product with all-new features, including a 10.1” power-saving LED screen with a refresh rate of 8 milliseconds—twice as fast as similar products on the market, an independent chiclet keyboard, a seamless touchpad, a striking exterior, and a battery that holds a 15-hour charge—enough for all day. The ultimate blend of technology and art All-new design, in a class its own: The feather-light Wind U160DX features a unique display axle, blue LED power indicator, and your choice of either gold or onyx color film print. The MSI logo exudes a silvery glow when the netbook is being powered up and the areas on either side of the touchpad are coated with color film print to protect against scratches and wear. Meticulously crafted, the Wind U160DX is an elegant piece of work in a class of its own. Unique chiclet keyboard: The U160DX also comes with MSI’s chiclet keyboard with each key independent from the others for solid, silent typing. Every stroke of the keyboard underscores the dedication put into both R&D and production, a spirit best characterized by MSI’s motto “Insist on the Best.” Attention to details for a more comfortable experience Wide seamless touchpad: The Wind U160DX comes equipped with MSI’s seamless especially widened for a chic yet unpretentious keyboard area. 10.1” LED screen refreshes in only 8 milliseconds: The Wind U160DX comes with a power-sipping 10.1” LED backlit display that refreshes in only eight milliseconds—more than two times faster than traditional laptops. It offers a smooth, clear, crisp picture when you watch movies and animation as well as more details and richer colors. Now, you can have cinema-quality visual entertainment on a netbook. Breaking performance barriers Intel’s latest ATOM processor N455: The Wind U160DX employs Intel’s Pine Trail platform with the new generation power-sipping Intel ATOM processor N455 that supports DDR3 system memory for outstanding performance. TDE turbo technology: The Wind U160DX features MSI’s epoch-making TDE (Turbo Drive Engine) technology which can crank up the overclocking to instantly enhance the netbook’s processing performance, maximizing its hardware capabilities. It supports up to 2GB of DDR3 system memory for the ultimate in light and fast mobile computing. 15 hours of extended battery power* ECO Engine power saving technology: MSI’s exclusive ECO Engine technology allows the user to effectively extend the Wind U160DX’s battery life with the touch of a finger. You can choose from among five power management levels—Gaming, Movie, Presentation, Office, and Turbo Battery. Actual tests have shown that the MSI Wind U160DX’s battery power lasts up to 15 hours on one charge, allowing you to leave the cables behind. Supports 3.5G mobile network: Not only does the Wind U160DX supply 15 hours of continuous battery power, it offers full wireless network connectivity, including internal 802.11 b/g/n wireless network and Bluetooth v2.1+EDR. It also supports 3.5G mobile network for quick and easy connection to high speed wireless networks anywhere, anytime, allowing you to communicate with the world and enjoy the future of computing today. *Actual battery time varies with differences in computer use and settings; 3.5G mobile network might not come standard in products sold in certain countries. 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 U160DX Spec
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Posted on 08 June 2010 by bluetooth
The annual PC SHOW 2010 will start in 2 days time. Are you ready for the best bargain at the show? Looking for price lists and updates, do check out our dedicated forum with latest flyers posted and recommended star buys updated regularly from the following brands
PC SHOW 2010 pricelist Pluto, imation, ovation, A4tech, Buffalo, Canon, Seagate, WD, Aztech, Epicentre, Lenovo, Toshiba, Fujifilm IOmega, LG, Dell, Fujitsu, ASUS, Palladine, HP, Starhub, Singtel, M1, Sony, Acer, MSI, Compaq, Auzentech, HIS, Seasonic, Zyxel
Posted on 03 June 2010 by bluetooth
Cloud Computing, Gaming, Enthusiast PC Components, Multimedia and Green Computing are the main focus of ASUS at this year’s Computex Taipei 2010 trade show. Other than showing off it’s latest PC DIY mainboards and VGA cards, the focus this year seems to on 3D and tablet devices.
Below is a list of exhibits shown at the exhibition
1 Cloud Computing: Eee Pad, Eee Tablet, Garmin-Asus A10 Smartphone
2. Gaming: ROG CG8490 gaming station, ASUS G53, ASUS G73, MATRIX5870 and ARES graphics cards
3. Enthusiast PC Components: ENGTX400 series graphics cards, M4A89/M4A88/M4A87 Series Motherboards (highlighting the Turbo Unlocker Technology)
4. Multimedia: EeeTop PC ET 24?, Blu-ray 3D Optical Disc Drive, VG236H 3D LCD Monitor and O!Play HD2 Media Player
5. Green Computing: U Series Bamboo Collection, ASUS’ ultra-slim Designo Series LED monitors, ASUS Business Series B43 and B53 with the green Boston-Power Sonata® battery.
For more pictures and details, please click this link.
Posted on 01 June 2010 by bluetooth
In Day 1, we take a look at the exhibits first at ASRock booth. They have tons of boards. One of such is an unreleased product based on a Intel P67 chipset is also on the show. Another is P55 Extreme3 which is world’s first board to support 2 front panel USB 3 ports. The focus this year is on their new HTPC the Vision 3D w/ Aiwi.
Motherboard
Word’s First Motherboard Supports Front USB3.0 – P55 Extreme3
Unprecedentedly, ASRock will showcase the soon to be released P55 Extreme3 motherboard with its unique external Front USB3.0 panel. Exclusively bundled with ASRock Front USB3.0 Panel that comes with 2 x USB3.0 ports, P55 Extreme3 facilitates the computing operation! Along with every other component maker, ASRock will be also showing off it’s bevy of P55 motherboard beauties. The new Core i7 unlocked 875K CPU from Intel is one of the few really new products shown at Computex this year!
2 x Front USB3.0 support
World’s First Motherboard Supports 4 x USB3.0 – 890FX Deluxe3
USB3.0 interface will become the mainstream in the coming future. Extraordinarily equipped with 4 x USB3.0 ports on the I/O panel, ASRock 890FX Deluxe3 allows a more convenient computing operation environment! For users seeking for the ultimate motherboard configurations, ASRock 890FX Deluxe3 can satisfy you with a host of technologies include ATI Quad CrossFireX, 3-Way CrossFireX and CrossFireX, Cool Heatpipe Design that can dissipate heat from CPU power mosfet and northbridge rapidly and make your system running much cooler, 8 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, 6 x SATA3 are sourced from AMD SB850, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 5), the remaining 2 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s are from Marvell. Special introduce here is ASRock unique multi-function Turbo UCC technology. Turbo UCC provides you an all-in-one solution to unlock the hidden cpu cores in the CPU, get the amazing system performance boost by auto-overclocking, and running the system in a certainly lower power consumption level as well.
4 x USB3.0 Ports
Intel Core i7 980X 6-Core CPU Live Demo – X58 Extreme3
In conjunction with ASRock CeBIT2010, ASRock will also reappear the awesome live demo by running the Intel Core i7 980X 6-Core CPU on our feature-complete motherboard – X58 Extreme3. Delivering outstanding features for power users and gaming enthusiasts including a Cool Heatpipe Fan design that makes the system cooler than ever, NVIDIA Quad SLI, ATI CrossFireX and Quad CrossFireX, 7.1 CH, VIA VT2020 Audio Codec which supports Premium Blu-ray audio as well as support for the latest USB3.0. As part of ASRock SuperSpeed USB3.0 lineup, X58 Extreme3 comes with 2 x SATA3 6Gb/s connectors, 1 x Powered eSATAIII/USB2.0 connector, 2 x USB3.0 connectors, it is the outright performance leader of its class.
ASRock AIWI Rock You Everywhere – Playing Games by Holding Your iPhone
ASRock motherboard solutions offer advanced performance for customized environments. At Computex there will be a wide selection of innovative boards in terms of Intel and AMD platform. To make differentiation from other normal motherboards, this year, ASRock is going to show you something really different! ASRock will showcase our newly launched ASRock AIWI utility running on our motherboards and HTPC systems. ASRock AIWI is the world’s first utility to turn your iPhone/iPod touch as a game joystick to control your PC games. Simply installing ASRock AIWI utility onboard and download free AIWI Lite from App store to your iPhone/iPod touch. Connecting your PC and apple devices via Bluetooth or WiFi networks, then you can start experiencing the exciting motion controlled games. ASRock AIWI motherboard will ensure you to enjoy a rich variety of gaming and be entertained by a better way. Just come to ASRock Computex at Nangang Hall, L0118 to experience how fantastic the ASRock AIWI program will be.
HTPC System
The Most Powerful 3D HTPC on the Planet – Vision 3D
ASRock Vision 3D HTPC Series is developed to match the trend of 3D entertainment. It has a powerful build-in graphic card which supports 3D game and 3D movie, allowing users to enjoy a high class entertainment experience! The soon to be released ASRock Vision 3D comes with everything essential for a HTPC platform. Featuring Intel Core architecture-based processors and NVIDIA 3D Vision Capable, GeForce 300 / 400 Series, ASRock Vision 3D can provide you an absolutely realistic 3D image display!
Still, ASRock Vision 3D has adopted lots luxury components include the stylish, high glossy aluminum housing, SuperSpeed USB3.0 support that delivers data transfer rates up to 10X faster than USB2.0, slot-in optical drive that provides a more convenient way of computing operation! For audio aspect, Vision 3D supports 7.1 CH HD audio with professional THX TruStudio PRO solution which allows user to have a rich variety of programming and be entertained by a better way! To realize modern computing mission, ASRock Vision 3D series equipped with BD Combo, 802.11n Wireless network, and even bundled with a user-friendly MCE remote controller.
As such, ASRock Vision 3D HTPC Series operates with a high resolution 3D video which allows a realistic and solid picture scene in your interactive game or movie, providing a cinematic environment in your home! At Computex there will be a modern living scenario setting with ASRock Vision 3D system in ASRock booth, we’ll demo the latest ASRock AIWI gaming program there, just quickly join ASRock Computex, and you will exactly understand why 3DTV can be so fantastic!
Your Perfect Choice for mini HTPC System – Core 100
With intention to present an affordable and functionable HTPC product to users, ASRock will also showcase the newly launched Core 100 HTPC series at Computex. This series totally comes with three models – Core 100HT-BD, Core 100HT and Core 100. By adopting the 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. Features abundant, ASRock Core 100 HTPC series is the world’s first USB3.0 onboard system on the market, and specially bundled with THX TruStudio PRO solution, ASRock Core 100 even supports the unmatched 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. Other excellent features include BD Combo, WiFi 802.11n networking as well as MCE remote controller!
Your Perfect Choice for HTPC System – ION2
HTPC wisely replaces a desktop place and thus easily PClizes any multimedia entertainments and thoughtfully save space for you! The exclusively launched ASRock ION2 HTPC series (includes ION2HT-BD, ION2HT, ION2) target users who want most out of their PCs from standard work to entertainment and extremely gaming. This series features Intel Dual Core D510 processor, Intel CH8M Chipset, NVIDIA ION2 graphics, and THX TruStudio PRO solution. In addition, ASRock ION2 HTPC series features the latest ASRock App Charger function that allows you to quickly charge many Apple devices simultaneously and provides you a much faster charging experience.
Below are pictures of the exhibits. More pictures on the following pages.
Posted on 31 May 2010 by bluetooth
ASUS Gives Visitors a Look into Tomorrow at Computex 2010
Extends Lead in Cloud Computing and Gaming Arenas with Industry-changing
Eee Pad, Eee Tablet, Garmin-Asus A10 Smartphone and a Host of ROG Innovations
[Taiwan, Taipei, 31 May 2010] ASUS’ leadership in innovation and design will once again be underlined at this year’s Computex exhibition in Taipei, where the homegrown IT giant is set to showcase a wide range of products across five major categories: cloud computing, gaming, enthusiast PC components, multimedia and green computing.
ASUS Cloud Computing Solutions: Accessing Data Anywhere and in Real Time has Never Been this Easy
As the leader in cloud computing, ASUS offers the broadest spread of cloud-connected devices with on-the-fly data and multimedia sharing capabilities that consumers need in this age of interconnectedness.
Without question the foremost cloud computing device that will be on show at Computex 2010 is the ASUS Eee Tablet, one of the world’s most accurate and sensitive digital note-taking devices. Sporting a 2450 dpi resolution touch screen, a built-in camera which takes high resolution photos that users can write notes on, and preinstalled with an assortment of notepad templates, the Eee Tablet provides students and mobile business professionals with everything they need to get through a day. The Eee Tablet also serves as an exceptionally competent e-reader, offering almost lag-free page turns and a paper-like display that allows users to read for long periods without eye fatigue. The Eee Tablet features USB and MicroSD connectivity for easy syncing with a PC.
Also set to steal the limelight is the ASUS Eee Pad, an ultra-slim and light yet high-performance slate device designed to provide users with a “real time, real life and real human” cloud computing experience. The Eee Pad is available in two configurations. The 12” Eee Pad EP121 is a full-featured slate computer that serves as a multimedia player, e-reader, compact PC and Internet device. Powered by a CULV Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor and the Windows® 7 Home Premium operating system, it handles multitasking effortlessly, enabling users to check their email and calendars, have video conferences, and process Microsoft Word and Excel documents simultaneously. The Eee Pad EP121 offers two convenient modes of character input—an embedded virtual keyboard and a special docking station-cum-keyboard—and delivers more than 10 hours of smooth, continuous computing. Users seeking added mobility can consider the 10’’ Eee Pad EP101TC, which comes in at a mere 675g and a slim, pocket-friendly 12.2mm. The Eee Pad EP101TC runs on Windows Embedded Compact 7, a complete toolkit with the latest Windows 7-based technologies and tools that create engaging user experiences and delivers connectivity to the Windows world. It provides a familiar full-featured experience across various connected devices and cloud computing services. Users will also be able to move their favorite applications to the main desktop with ease.
Posted on 30 May 2010 by bluetooth
The year 2010 marks the 30th anniversary of Computex Taipei which has become the largest computer exhibition in Asia and the second largest in the world. As usual, OCWorkbench will bring you highlights of the show “live” for our readers. This year, our report will be on our main news page, forums, twitter and facebook. Chinese readers can also check out our Chinese forums and mainpage for the relevant updates.
As usual, the main focus this year would still falls onto the mainboard manufacturers and peripherals.The probably newest thing would be the upcoming Intel chipsets, handheld device and slim notebooks. In this Day 0 Coverage, we will take a glimpse of what to expect from some of these big players in the market in the next few pages.
Posted on 26 May 2010 by bluetooth
Taipei – As MSI strives toward its goal of becoming one of the world’s top ten name brands by 2011, MSI will not be outdone in terms of product innovation, stylish design, quality, and multimedia performance. MSI CEO and President Joseph Hsu states that since its establishment 23 years ago, MSI has led the world in motherboards and graphic cards and has been very popular with consumers. What’s more, it has accumulated experience in product innovation, design, and R&D in notebooks and continues to introduce ground-breaking new products.
Innovative technologies, striving be world’s best
Hsu points out that after being the first in the world to unveil the 10” Wind U series in 2008, MSI was first in 2009 to roll out light X-Slim equipped with the ULV core. Now, notebooks can be thin, light, and chic, while still being big enough to use comfortably. Innovative capabilities like these have caused the MSI brand to shine on the global NB market. MSI is now among the top ten brands in some 30 countries and is expected to become one of the top ten brand names in the world overall in 2011.
This year, MSI’s innovative energy in terms of product development and design has gone into overdrive. MSI will be showing 30-plus notebook computers in six major NB series in booth L607 on the fourth floor of the TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall during Computex, June 1-5.
Ultimate sound—F & G series
MSI Marketing Director Sam Chern states that of the notebook computers being displayed at the exhibition, those with the most outstanding performance and multimedia in the G series are the 17” GX740 and GT760 and the 15.6” GX640 and GT660 models. Of these, MSI worked in cooperation with world-renowned sound system manufacturer Dynaudio to create the newest kings in gaming notebooks—the GT660 and GT760. They come equipped with MSI’s own TDE+ technology to give you overclocking at the touch of a finger, instantly boosting processor and graphics performance for new levels of gaming enjoyment that could never be had with traditional NBs. World champions Fnatic and US champions Evil Geniuses will be present at the exhibition hall on 1-5 June. Both teams attained their achievements at the keyboards of MSI gaming NBs and will be doing battle on the GT660. It looks to be an exciting clash.
With MSI’s all-new F series, you can now own a quality and stylish laptop characterized by sophisticated and innovative design at reasonable prices. Models include the FX400, FX600, FX610, FX700, and FR600. Ranging from 14” to 17” in size, the FX400, FX600, FX700, and FR600 come equipped with Intel’s latest high performance Core i5 CPU. The FX610 features AMD’s new Danube Champlian platform. The FX700 incorporates Dynaudio design for cinema-class surround sound. The entire series comes with world-leading THX theater-grade surround sound performance and certification. Models with discrete graphics in the F series are the first NBs in the world to be equipped with GPU Boost technology to automatically bolster sound performance to maximize your multimedia experience.
New stylish classic NBs—C & P series
Representing the Classic series, MSI will be showing seven models—the CX410, CX420, CR420, CX620, CX623, CR630, and CX720, which range from 14”-17” in size and which all feature the latest Intel Core processor and the high performance display combination with superior multimedia processing performance. Coated in MSI’s own Color Film Print technology with classy cross-hatch design and equipped with MSI’s chiclet keyboard and seamless touchpad, they are the epitome of minimalist elegance.
Designed by MSI’s top design team, the newest business model, the P600, incorporates a high definition, power saving, LED backlit display, an embedded super thin DVD Super-Multi CD-ROM drive, and the latest Intel Core i5 processor. Even more exciting is the fingerprint reader which provides the ultimate in data security for the businessperson on the go. It weighs in at a mere 2.41kg and comes with MSI’s exclusive ECO Engine power saving technology which can stretch battery life to as much as eight hours per charge. Light, secure, and plenty of battery time make the P600 the ideal choice for the businessperson on the move.
*Actual battery time will vary with differences in computer use and settings.
Urban slims for mobile life in the city—U & X series
To meet the needs of individuals on the go, five models, each from the MSI’s Wind U series and the X-Slim series, will be showcased. These include from the U series the 10” U135 and U140 as well as the U160, which received Germany’s iF Product Design Award, and the 12.1” U200 and U250. And from the X series, the 13” X340, which just received the Taiwan Excellence Award, the 13” X350 and X360, the 14” X420, and the 15.6” X620 which also won Germany’s iF Product Design Award. The U160, which runs for up to 15 hours on one charge, received Germany’s iF Product Design Award for 2010. The U160 allows you to run about all day on one charge.
The U250 features AMD’s newest power-sipping, high-performance duo core Genevo CPU and MSI’s own power-saving designs. The U250, which comes with trendy Color Film Print, received international certification from Energy Star and offers twice the battery life per charge of conventional NBs. MSI’s X-Slim series, which has received a number of awards, is characterized by a raised black diamond, an all-new power-saving duo core with souped-up processor and powerful 3D high definition display performance. It will undoubtedly snatch the spotlight at the upcoming Computex 2010.
New world of wireless entertainment—MSI WiMAX laptops, Slatebook
To meet the world’s fourth-generation mobile telecommunications needs, MSI pulled no stops in developing and producing WiMAX notebooks. A number of its new 10”-15.6” models support WiMAX and are available for purchase in ten countries on four continents, including the US and Japan. MSI will be displaying all its newest models in the WiMAX area at Computex 2010, including the Wind series of netbooks (U135 and U140) as well as the 13.4” X350 and the 14” X420 of the X-Slim series, so you can experience the ultimate in new levels of speed, low power consumption, and high performance in mobile Internet devices.
After turning the IT industry on its collective head with the exhibition of its dual-screen e-book and its single-screen Slatebook at CES and CeBIT in the first part of the year, MSI will be rolling out a new concept product—its 10” Slatebook which boasts outstanding hardware performance and software functions. The MSI Slatebook features Intel’s latest power-saving CPU platform, eight hours of battery power, and multi-touch control for the preloaded Windows 7 operating system. It tips the scales at a mere 800 grams, comes with 3G and WiFi wireless transfer, as well as USB and HDMI ports. It’s the perfect marriage of wireless urban entertainment and touch technology.
Posted on 17 May 2010 by bluetooth
Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) plans to launch several new notebooks and netbooks at at Computex 2010, according to the company.
ECS will showcase three 10.1-inch netbooks, the V10IS1, V10IS2 and T10IL, featuring Intel’s Atom processor as well as built-in Bluetooth, WiMAX and HSUPA (3.75G) communication modules.
The company also has a product line, the CMPC, for netbooks that are designed to help children learn. The company’s CMPC E11IS will feature an Intel Atom processor, 10.1-inch panel, a 160GB hard drive or 32GB solid state drive (SSD), 1.3-megapixel webcam, built-in Wi-Fi/WiMAX modules, and a battery that allows nine hours of running time.
For the notebook segment, ECS will have two ultra-thin models, the T21 (11.6-inch) and T30 (13.3-inch) which use Intel’s ultra low voltage platform. The company will also showcase three traditional notebooks, the C42II (14-inch), C52II (15.6-inch) and R42II (14-inch) based on Intel’s Calpella platform.
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Source: Digitimes
Posted on 15 March 2010 by bluetooth
| MSI’s Wind U160 –The Product of Outstanding Workmanship
A High-fashion Masterpiece |
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| 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
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Posted on 03 March 2010 by bluetooth
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.
Posted on 03 March 2010 by bluetooth
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.
Posted on 02 March 2010 by bluetooth
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.
For more details please read
http://www.ocworkbench.com/2010/SAMSUNG/Samsung-SEA-Forum/p1.htm
Posted on 01 March 2010 by bluetooth
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.
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.
Posted on 26 February 2010 by bluetooth
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.
Posted on 22 February 2010 by bluetooth
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
Posted on 17 February 2010 by bluetooth
Posted on 09 February 2010 by bluetooth
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.
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