BIOSTAR Officially Launches Latest Intel Z77 Based Hi-Fi Motherboard
World’s First Motherboard with Exclusive Integrated BIOSTAR Hi-Fi Technology

July 16, 2012, Taipei, Taiwan – BIOSTAR, major manufacturer of motherboards, VGA cards,

industrial computer systems and other peripherals, officially launches their latest edition to
their high-end motherboard lineup, the Hi-Fi Z77X. This newest ATX form factor motherboard
supports all Socket 1155 CPUs and offers native support for SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and dual-
channel memory up to DDR3-2600 in overclocking mode. But what sets the BIOSTAR Hi-Fi
Z77X really apart from all the rest of the competition is exactly the integrated BIOSTAR Hi-
Fi technology called “Puro Hi-Fi Technology”, targeting audiophiles, HTPC enthusiasts and
high-end gamers alike, Puro Hi-Fi sports an integrated independent audio power design with a
built-in amplifier.

The Puro Hi-Fi technology utilizes audio components with an independent power design for a
significant reduction in electronic noise and superb sound quality. The unique noise-blocking
multi-layer PCB layout is ideal for exceptional clarity and high fidelity sound. With sampling
rate of 192kHz/24-bit which delivers a high quality audio through an analog connection to
your home theater system, multi-channel speakers and high-end headphone. You can enjoy real
Blu-ray grade high-definition sound that you’ve never experienced before in true 7.1-channel
surround sounds.

High quality ‘Non-Polarized Electrolysis Electric audio capacitors’ for each individual audio
channel circuit deliver low noise, low distortion, and wide bandwidth to achieve the highest
sound resolution and sound expansion to ensure the most realistic sound effects. Furthermore,
the Hi-Fi Resistors are made of metal-oxide film resistors with metal oxides such as tin oxide.
The electric characteristics are greater stability and reliability than regular metal film resistors
when operating in an extremely broad working temperature range. This special component is
used in applications with high endurance audio demands.

With BIOSTAR’s four unique technologies, Puro Hi-Fi, THX, Lucid MVP and
SmartSpeedLAN, the brand new Hi-Fi series of motherboards increases sound, network and
graphics performance dramatically. For a unique gaming masterpiece even with a limited
budget, this new Hi-Fi series is surely the best choice and will become a favorite among gamers.

Link to Hi-Fi series web page
Link to Hi-Fi series video
Link to “Hi-Fi Z77X”

http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/event/hifi/index.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3Wbl-RAihs
http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/introduction.php?S_ID=608

NVIDIA Unveils GeForce GTX 690 — Dual Graphics Card Combines World’s Fastest Gaming Performance With Sleek, Sexy Design

SHANGHAI, Apr 28, 2012 -GEFORCE LAN/NVIDIA Game Festival 2012 — NVIDIA today announced the GeForce(R) GTX 690, the world’s fastest consumer graphics card(1) — with a bold industrial design to match.

Powered by dual Kepler(TM) architecture-based GeForce GPUs, the GTX 690 is meticulously designed — inside and out — to deliver the most refined, elegant and smooth PC gaming experience possible.

The surprise announcement was made by NVIDIA CEO and co-founder Jen-Hsun Huang during his keynote address at the NVIDIA Game Festival in Shanghai, which is being attended by more than 6,000 gamers from across China.

Engineered to reach a new threshold in gaming performance, the GTX 690 also looks the part. Its array of innovative technologies is complemented by sleek materials that contribute to the exotic design of the card, including:

– An exterior frame made from trivalent chromium-plated aluminum,
providing excellent strength and durability
– A fan housing made from a thixomolded magnesium alloy, which offers
excellent heat dissipation and vibration dampening
– High-efficiency power delivery with less resistance, lower power and
less heat generated using a 10-phase, heavy-duty power supply with a
10-layer, two-ounce copper printed circuit board
– Efficient cooling using dual vapor chambers, a nickel-plated finstack
and center-mounted axial fan with optimized fin pitch and air entry
angles
– Low-profile components and ducted baseplate channels for unobstructed
airflow, minimizing turbulence and improving acoustic quality

The GTX 690 is powered by a total of 3,072 NVIDIA CUDA(R) cores, all working to deliver awesome gaming performance for ultimate gaming setups. Designed for the discriminating gamer and ultra-high-resolution, multimonitor NVIDIA Surround(TM) configurations, the GTX 690 delivers close to double the frame rates of the closest single GPU product, the GTX 680. Plus, it is more power efficient and quieter when compared to systems equipped with two GTX 680 cards(2) running in NVIDIA SLI(R) configuration.

“The GTX 690 is truly a work of art — gorgeous on the outside with amazing performance on the inside,” said Brian Kelleher, senior vice president of GPU engineering at NVIDIA. “Gamers will love playing on multiple screens at high resolutions with all the eye candy turned on. And they’ll relish showing their friends how beautiful the cards look inside their systems.”

The GTX 690 graphics card is designed using GeForce GPUs based on NVIDIA’s 28-nanometer Kepler architecture, following the introduction late last month of the GTX 680.

Availability The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 GPU will be available in limited quantities starting May 3, 2012, with wider availability by May 7, 2012 from NVIDIA’s add-in card partners, including ASUS, EVGA, Gainward, Galaxy, Gigabyte, Inno3D, MSI, Palit and Zotac. Expected pricing is $999.

More information about the new GeForce GTX 690 is available at www.geforce.com. For pictures from the GeForce LAN/NVIDIA Game Festival in Shanghai, please visit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nvidia-taiwan/sets/72157629554964212/detail

For more NVIDIA news, company and product information, videos, images and other information, please visit the NVIDIA newsroom.

About NVIDIA NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) awakened the world to computer graphics when it invented the GPU in 1999. Today, its processors power a broad range of products from smartphones to supercomputers. NVIDIA’s mobile processors are used in cell phones, tablets and auto infotainment systems. PC gamers rely on GPUs to enjoy spectacularly immersive worlds. Professionals use them to create 3D graphics and visual effects in movies and to design everything from golf clubs to jumbo jets. And researchers utilize GPUs to advance the frontiers of science with high performance computing. The company has more than 4,500 patents issued, allowed or filed, including ones covering ideas essential to modern computing. For more information, see www.nvidia.com.

(1) Testing was conducting comparing the GeForce GTX 690 versus GTX 680, running at a resolution of 2,500 x 1,600. Driver version used was 301.10. In the Heaven benchmark, with 4xAA/16xAF settings, GTX 690 scored 58.9 fps while the GTX 680 scored 31.1 fps. For Crysis 2 Ultra, the GTX 690 scored 57.8 fps while the GTX 680 scored 32.3 fps. In Dirt 3, with 8xAA/16xAF, the GTX 690 scored 111.2 fps, while the GTX 680 scored 62.3 fps. For performance, a higher number is better.

(2) GTX 690 acoustic measurement was 47 dB versus 51 dB for the GTX 680 SLI. For acoustic testing, a lower number is better.

Certain statements in this press release including, but not limited to statements as to: the availability GeForce GTX 690 GPUs; and the effects of the company’s patents on modern computing are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results to be materially different than expectations. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: global economic conditions; our reliance on third parties to manufacture, assemble, package and test our products; the impact of technological development and competition; development of new products and technologies or enhancements to our existing product and technologies; market acceptance of our products or our partners products; design, manufacturing or software defects; changes in consumer preferences or demands; changes in industry standards and interfaces; unexpected loss of performance of our products or technologies when integrated into systems; as well as other factors detailed from time to time in the reports NVIDIA files with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, including its Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended January 29, 2012. Copies of reports filed with the SEC are posted on the company’s website and are available from NVIDIA without charge. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and speak only as of the date hereof, and, except as required by law, NVIDIA disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

3rd Generation Intel® Core™ Processors

Bring Exciting New Experiences and Fun to the PC

World’s First 22nm Quad-Core Processors Bring Up to Twice the Visual Performance
for Unmatched Overall PC Experiences

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
Quad-core processors available starting today in powerful, high-end desktop, laptop, and sleek and beautiful all-in-one designs.
Accelerates Intel’s “Tick-Tock” cadence for first time to simultaneously bring to market the world’s first processors developed on 22nm manufacturing process using innovative 3-D tri-gate transistor technology and a new graphics architecture.
Up to twice the HD media and 3-D graphics performance, as well as significant processor performance, deliver stunning visual experiences from mainstream gaming to HD video editing.
Ultrabook™ devices, all-in-one (AIO) platforms, business PCs and Intelligent systems in retail, healthcare and other industries will benefit from Intel’s newest processors, with formal announcements in the coming months.

Singapore, April 24, 2012 – Intel Corporation today introduced the quad-core 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor family, delivering dramatic visual and performance computing gains for gamers, media enthusiasts and mainstream users alike. Available now in powerful, high-end desktop, laptop and sleek all-in-one (AIO) designs, the new processors are the first chips in the world made using Intel’s 22-nanometer (nm) 3-D tri-Gate transistor technology.

The combination of Intel’s cutting-edge 3-D tri-gate transistor technology and architectural enhancements help make possible up to double the 3-D graphics and HD media processing performance compared with Intel’s previous generation of chips. As a result of the stunning, built-in visual performance, all the things people love to do on their PCs — from creating and editing videos and photos, surfing the Web, watching HD movies or playing mainstream games — are quicker, crisper and more life-like. With as much as 20 percent microprocessor performance improvements and new technologies to speed the flow of data to and from the chips, the new processors further extend Intel’s overall performance leadership.

In the coming months, additional versions of the 3rd generation Intel Core processors will be available to power a new wave of systems ranging from Ultrabook™ devices, to servers and intelligent systems in retail, healthcare and other industries.

“The 3rd generation Intel Core processors were created from the ground up to generate exciting new experiences,” said Collin Tan, Intel’s country manager for Singapore. “Our engineers have exceeded our expectations by doubling the performance of media and graphics versus the best processors we’ve built until today, which means incredible new visual experiences are here for new all-in-one PCs and upcoming Ultrabook devices. What makes all this possible is the combination of Intel’s leading manufacturing and processor architecture, and our unwavering commitment to drive computing innovations forward.”

“Tick-Plus” – The Intel Advantage

The performance gains found in the new processors are due in part to the groundbreaking, three-dimensional structure of the new Intel transistors. Until today, computers, servers and other devices have used only two-dimensional planar transistors. Adding a third dimension to transistors allows Intel to increase transistor density and put more capabilities into every square millimeter of these new processors. Intel has once again re-invented the transistor and delivered an unprecedented combination of performance and energy efficiency, thus sustaining the pace of technology advancement and fueling Moore’s Law for years to come.

Intel engineers also reworked the graphics architecture of the 3rd generation Intel Core processors, helping to deliver dramatic improvements in the overall visual experience. Changing the chips’ architecture while at the same time shrinking the size of the underlying transistors is an acceleration of Intel’s “tick-tock” model. Previously, the company adhered to a strict “tick-tock” model in which a new manufacturing process was introduced in 1 year (the “tick”), and the architecture of the chip (the “tock”) was altered the next. The ability to accelerate the roadmap and change both the chips’ architecture and the manufacturing process at the same time was made possible because Intel is one of the few companies that both designs and manufactures its chips, a method called Integrated Device Manufacturing.

Get Visual and Get Your Game On

The 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor with Intel® HD Graphics 4000 delivers up to two times better 3-D graphics performance compared to the previous-generation processor, bringing more gaming fun with richer detail at higher resolutions. Intel® HD Graphics 4000 supports Microsoft* DirectX 11, OpenGL 3.1 and OpenCL 1.1.

“The 3-D graphics capabilities in 3rd generation Intel Core processors represent a major step forward for PC gaming,” said Gabe Newell, co-founder and managing director of Valve Software, a leading online game provider. “Mainstream gamers are going to have a blast playing titles like our upcoming DOTA 2 on Intel HD Graphics 4000.”

Great visual experience is about more than just gaming. Online video continues to grow dramatically, and is expected to comprise half of all Internet traffic this year.** The key to making video fun is the ability to quickly convert it for online sharing with friends and family. With Intel® Quick Sync Video 2.0 technology built into the new processors, people can convert their videos up to two times faster than even last year’s processors and up to 23 times faster than PCs just three years old.

Experiences, Secured. Platform, Enhanced.

The 3rd generation Intel Core processor also adds security features, including Intel® Secure Key and Intel® OS Guard to safeguard personal data and identity. Intel Secure Key consists of a digital random number generator that creates truly random numbers to strengthen encryption algorithms. Intel OS Guard helps defend against privilege escalation attacks where a hacker remotely takes over another person’s system. These two features join existing platform security features such as Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) and Intel® Anti-Theft technology (Intel® AT) to help make Intel platforms some of the most secure in the

industry. When paired with the Intel® Series 7 Chipset, the new processors with Intel IPT can make a portion of the screen unreadable to spyware with the “protected transaction display” feature, helping prevent a hacker from obtaining login credentials that could lead to identity theft.

Platforms based on 3rd generation Intel Core processors also deliver faster data transfer capabilities made possible by USB 3.0 integrated into the Series 7 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) and PCI Express 3.0 integrated into the processor. These next-generation I/O technologies bring bigger data pipes to the platform to keep data moving, minimizing any interruption to the PC experience.

Processor and System Availability

Systems based on quad-core 3rd generation Intel Core processor products will be available beginning this month from leading system makers. Boxed versions of these processors will also be available this month from online, retail and channel resellers. Additional versions of the 3rd generation Intel Core processor products for servers, intelligent systems in retail, healthcare and other industries, Ultrabook devices and laptops and more will be available later this year.

In our News Coverage @ OCWorkbench, we will cover the new products launch or seen at Computex Taipei 2011. If you are a manufacturer or vendor who likes to have your product exposed here, do feel free to drop us an email.

Here is a list of news articles on Computex Taipei 2011 [It will be updated daily]

Computex Taipei 2011 News Coverage AMD Client Platform Roadmap

Computex Taipei 2011 News Coverage AMD announces Trinity, talks Llano, launches Z series at Computex

Computex Taipei 2011 Kingston launches Wireless storage device Wi-Drive for Apple iPad®, iPhone® and iPod touch® users

Computex Taipei 2011 Coverage Sharkoon Flexi-Drive Ultimate with Eight-channel MLC Architecture | Write Speed up to 120 MB/s, Read Rate up to 200 MB/s

Computex Taipei 2011 Coverage ADATA demonstrates fastest RAM Disk scoring 6GB/s READ and 9GBs WRITE

Computex Taipei 2011 Coverage MSI displays Afterburner App for Android, the World’sFirst Android-based Overclocking Utility for Graphics Cards:

Computex Taipei 2011 Coverage MSI launches Military Class II standard boards – Z68A-GD80, 990FXA-GD80, Big Bang-Marshal (B3)

Computex Taipei 2011 Coverage Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3-iSSD integrates mSATA for speed enhancement using ISRT

Computex Taipei 2011 Coverage Gigabyte X79A-UD3 Intel X79 futuristic board on display

Computex Taipei 2011 Coverage Gigabyte A75-UD4H sighted

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

Computex Taipei 2011 Coverage Gigabyte makes Z68 Gaming Board – GA-Z68-Gaming

Computex Taipei 2011 ASUS UX21 subnotebook challenges Mac Air with it’s super thin design

Computex Taipei 2011 Coverage ASUS showcase dual socket LGA1366 and LGA2011 ROG motherboard “DANSHUI BAY”

Computex Taipei 2011 MSI shows sub 300 dollars 7″ and 10″ WindPad

Computex Taipei 2011 GIGABYTE Launches New AMD 900 Series Motherboards Delivers 4-way SLI™ andCrossFireX™ Support for the First Time on the AMD Platform

Computex Taipei 2011 Qualcomm’s new chipset to be featured on Taiwan tablet PCs

Computex Taipei 2011 ASUS SABERTOOTH 990FX available in market

Computex Taipei 2011 Shuttle launches Tablets based on Nvidia Tegra2

Computex Taipei 2011 Coverage ASUS CrossHair V Formula AMD 990FX board Video

Computex Taipei 2011 INTEL Shows X79 mainboards ASUS CIX79 Deluxe, ASROCK X79 Extreme4, Gigabyte GD X79A-UD3 and the MSI X79A-GD65

Computex Taipei 2011 Coverage ASUS unveils PadFone, a tablet that comes equipped with an integrated smartphone docking station

Computex Taipei 2011 ASUS CrossHair V Formula AMD 990FX board sighted

Computex Taipei 2011 Coverage Gigabyte announces S1080 Windows 7 tablet with USB 3.0 and optical drive dock

Computex Taipei 2011 Coverage Exclusive Performance preview of AMD LIano vs Intel Sandy Bridge

Computex Taipei 2011 Coverage NVIDIA to showcase Tegra 3 mobile quad core processor

Computex Taipei 2011 Coverage Gigabyte showcase AMD Fusion board A75-UD4H

Computex Taipei 2011 ECS A75F-A(v10) AMD Fusion motherboard on show at Computex

Computex Taipei 2011 ECS unveils it’s ECS Black Extreme A990FXM-A Motherboard

Computex Taipei 2011 Gigabyte announces GA-990FXA-UD3 AMD 990FX SB950 AM3+ motherboard

Computex Taipei 2011 ASUS Padfone, Android 3.1 for Transformer update

Computex Taipei 2011 ECS to showcase AMD 990FX board A990FXM-A (V1.0)

Computex Taipei 2011 GIGABYTE Offers Bundle on Z68XP-UD3-iSSD Motherboard featuring 20GB Intel® SSD 311 Series to support Intel Smart Response Technology

Computex Taipei 2011 Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3 will have PCIe based SSD slot to support Intel Smart Response Technology

Computex Taipei 2011 AMD’s LIano and Bulldozer delayed to August ? [updated]

Computex Taipei 2011 – AMD A75 boards to be displayed by major brands

Computex Taipei 2011 – ASRock to showcase AMD 990FX board 990FX Extreme4, AMD A75 board A75 Extreme6 and Intel Z68 board Fatal1ty Z68 Professional at Computex Taipei 2011

ECS Presents A75 Series with the latest AMD A series APU with AMD Hudson D3 chipset and AMD FM-1 socket

It will also be available at http://computextaipei.wordpress.com

Apple’s Mac App Store Opens for Business

CUPERTINO, California—January 6, 2011—Apple® today announced that the Mac® App Store℠ is now open for business with more than 1,000 free and paid apps. The Mac App Store brings the revolutionary App Store experience to the Mac, so you can find great new apps, buy them using your iTunes® account, download and install them in just one step. The Mac App Store is available for Snow Leopard® users through Software Update as part of Mac OS® X v10.6.6.

“With more than 1,000 apps, the Mac App Store is off to a great start,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We think users are going to love this innovative new way to discover and buy their favorite apps.”

The Mac App Store offers apps in Education, Games, Graphics & Design, Lifestyle, Productivity, Utilities and other categories. Users can browse new and noteworthy apps, find out what’s hot, see staff favorites, search categories and look up top charts for paid and free apps, as well as user ratings and reviews.

Entirely new apps, as well as current Mac favorites, are available from developers such as Autodesk, Ancestry.com and Boinx. iPhoto®, iMovie® and GarageBand® apps from Apple’s popular iLife® ‘11 suite are available individually in the Mac App Store for $14.99 each, and Pages®, Keynote® and Numbers® apps from iWork® are available for $19.99 each. Aperture® 3, Apple’s powerful photo editing and management software, is available for $79.99.

“We’re delighted to bring our professional-grade paint and drawing app, Autodesk SketchBook Pro, to the Mac App Store on its first day of launch,” said Carl Bass, Autodesk’s CEO. “We’ve seen tremendous success on the Mac, iPhone and iPad with multiple apps. We’re excited to offer SketchBook Pro on the Mac App Store so artists can easily create everything from quick sketches to high-quality artwork right on their Macs.”

“By offering the Ancestry.com Family Tree Maker app on the Mac App Store, we’re making it even easier for people to discover and access their family history,” said Tim Sullivan, Ancestry.com’s CEO. “The Mac App Store will drive a new generation of innovation on the Mac platform.”

“We’re thrilled to have our award-winning animation, video production and photography software available on the new Mac App Store,” said Oliver Breidenbach, Boinx Software’s CEO. “The Mac App Store makes it easier than ever for consumers to access all the innovative software designed for the Mac.”

To get the Mac App Store, download the Mac OS X v10.6.6 Software Update or visit apple.com/mac/app-store. To find out more about developing for the Mac App Store visit developer.apple.com/programs/mac.

Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork, and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple is reinventing the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.

ENVISION 60 Series.

                                         Timeless classic. Steady Quality.

ENVISION LCD monitor manufacturer has always tried to focus its products to fit the demand of major population and cover the broad segment of market users. To be able to address all the main requirements and exceed the expectations for the most practical monitor – ENVISION has combined the new technology and stylish design in its 60 Series, which already is the best-selling series in several worldwide markets.

Embrace the timeless classic. Express the Charisma.

People who think classic is always trendy will prefer this simple and elegant but executive style looking Series that shows the character, business acumen and charisma of its owner. Designed for comfort and efficiency the models of 60 Series have slim bezel, space-saving base stand and matt finish with front access buttons. No extra or unnecessary add-ons make this model suitable for any business or home environment showing key elements of signature style with the simple natural-looking design.

Best tool for multi-tasking.

Wide range of users from office executives to multimedia lovers and gamers’ will have the freedom of choosing the model with suitable features from the choice of 16:9 panel cut models of different sizes from 20” up to 23.6”. Big panel size models feature Full HD resolution and a choice of D-Sub or DVI connectors. All models of the 60 Series have a 5ms response time and unique ENVISION X-ELER8 chip to provide a fluid viewing experience. High 60,000:1 contrast ration makes a best combination for multiple applications run and visual experience giving you clear and sharp images. The Dynamic Color Boost feature and i-Menu function optimize the display effects based on user preferences allowing the freedom of customization of the monitor options for multi-tasking. Standard VESA mount at the back of the monitor and base stand removal option provides the possibility of an easy wall-mount installation for demo and display or video purposes at home or in the office and store.

ENVISION 60 Series stands out as a perfect choice for different users and a unique combination of great style and the dynamics of new technology.

About ENVISION Enrich Your World

ENVISION first originated in the United States Fremont, California to focus on high-end brand development and introduction of the leading technology products. With nearly 25 years of experience in development and manufacturing of display devices ENVISION have earned a reputation for selling the most user-friendly, surprisingly affordable displays on the market.

With the strong belief in the slogan “Enrich Your World”, ENVISION has an ultimate goal of reaching perfection in creating the ideal visual experience. ENVISION’s spirit “reach for your dreams, freedom in living” expresses itself in elegant design finishes, user-friendly features and environment-friendly technology creating the best synergy for every user. Timeless as the stone itself, ENVISION monitors pass the strict 4 C value certificate: Crafted Design, Colorful Sensibility, Contrast Sensitivity, and Comfortable using. They all prove ENVISION persistent endeavor to bring dreams to reality, freedom to life.

ENVISION has won the “Computer DIY magazine” 2009 Year Award, “PC Magazine ” Editors’ choice, “Smart Computing” Top 10 Monitors, “PC World” Smart Choice, and other professional awards.

For more information about ENVISION 60 Series please go to ENVISION official website: http://www.envisiondisplay.com

ENVISION 61 Series   

Models	H2060+	H2460w	G2460w
Panel Size	20″	23.6″	23.6″
Screen Ratio	16:9	16:9	16:9
Response Time	5ms	5ms	5ms
Recommended Resolution	1600×900	1920×1080	1920×1080
Contrast Ratio	60,000:1	60,000:1	60,000:1
Brightness	250cd/m2	300cd/m2	300cd/m2
Display Color	16.7M	16.7M	16.7M
Viewing Angle	170/160	170/160	170/160
Input Connector	D-sub	D-sub	D-sub/DVI
Safety Regulation	cUlus, FCC, CE, CCC, CB, RoHS, WEEE, Vista, BSMI	cUlus, FCC, CE, CCC, CB, RoHS, Windows 7, BSMI	cUlus, FCC, CE, CCC, CB, RoHS, WEEE, Vista, BSMI

SINGAPORE, 11 November 2010 – An exciting new channel for home infotainment is now available with the launch of 1box by M1 tomorrow. Internet, movies, celebrity concerts, exciting games and fun learning modules will be available via high-speed broadband from this multimedia device. 1box will bring the World Wide Web and an array of compelling content and services to the TV screens of M1 Home Broadband customers.

1box is offered as a value-added service with a lifestyle and entertainment focus for M1’s Fibre, Cable and ADSL Home Broadband customers. It is a simple to use plug-and-play device that connects to the HDMI slot of high definition television sets (HDTV) and rides on M1’s advanced Home Broadband network. Customers can lean back and enjoy the exciting suite of services on television via 1box with a remote control or a wireless keyboard and mouse.

1box offers customers the pleasure of accessing the Internet on TV, including streaming videos on popular websites such as Sesame Street, YouTube, Clicknetwork.tv and Discovery Channel and staying in touch with family and friends on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

By connecting their external media storage to 1box via the USB port, customers can also share their personal videos, music or photos with family and friends on television.

1box will be offered to customers on a monthly rental of $5 for 50 Mbps and above fibre

Home Broadband plans. (Please refer to Table 1 for the 1box rental rates).

There will be four main categories of content services that will be offered to customers: Education, Music, Movies and Games. Customers can subscribe to the content services on a monthly subscription basis while content such as movies will be charged on a pay-per-view basis. (Please refer to the list of services and charges).
“We are excited to offer our customers more lifestyle and entertainment choices via this new multimedia platform. With its wide range of TV Internet and content capability, 1box will provide many hours of entertainment for the whole family. Most importantly, it will enable customers to get more out of their current M1 Home Broadband service,” said P. Subramaniam, Chief Marketing Officer of M1.
“1box will be one of many more innovative services from M1 that will leverage on our ultra-fast fibre broadband service that was launched on the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network,” he added.

Table 1 : 1box Rental Plans

M1 Home Broadband Plans (ADSL/Cable)	5 Mbps	8 Mbps	15 Mbps	30 Mbps	100 Mbps
1box monthly rental	$12.00 (w/GST)				$5.00 (w/GST)

 

M1 Home Broadband Plans (Fibre)	25 Mbps	50 Mbps/100 Mbps/ 150 Mbps/ 200 Mbps/1000 Mbps
1box monthly rental	$12.00 (w/GST)	$5.00 (w/GST)

 

 

Content Services on 1box

 

• Education : Subscribe to MC Online for fun and interactive learning programmes for primary school kids. At only $2.14 per month per channel, parents can share the fun of learning Chinese, Maths and Science with their kids.

 

• Music : Subscribe to “iConcerts Unlimited Pass” for recorded “live” concerts featuring international artistes such as Lady Gaga, U2, Coldplay and more. At only $5.35 per month, subscribers can watch the concerts as many times as they want and transform their living room into the hottest concert hall.

 

• Movies : M1 Recommends provides movies for viewing anytime. At only $3.21 to $5.35 per view, for a range of movie titles.

 

• Games : Subscribe to M1 Game Zone at only $1.07 per month and enjoy family time playing these fun TV games.

Kingston Technology Brings Performance, Endurance and Productivity to Ultra-Portable 1.8” Devices

Kingston SSDNow V+180 for road warriors

Hsinchu, Taiwan – October 19, 2010 — Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of the Kingston SSDNow V+180 range, bringing the performance, endurance and productivity of solid state drives (SSD) to the 1.8” form factor. Part of the second generation Kingston SSDNow V+ range, the Kingston SSDNow V+180 is designed for today’s ultra-mobile devices, and with road warriors in mind.

“Kingston Technology has listened to its customers, delivering the SSDNow V+180 Series,” said Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. “Enterprises, SMBs and consumers can upgrade ultra-thin notebooks, certain notebooks, netbooks, and tablet PC with a 1.8” form factor to enjoy supercharged performance, enhanced endurance and boosted productivity.”

Independent IT analyst IDC estimates that the number of mobile workers will hit 1 billion by 2011, driven by technology advances such as high speed networking, and the desire for greater work/life balance. Today’s road warriors demand the highest performance and durability in the smallest and most mobile configuration. Kingston’s SSDNow V+180 Series brings speed and endurance to the ultra-portable 1.8” form factor:

• Kingston’s SSDNow can out-perform hard disk drives (HDD) by up to five times, enabling boot times up to 60 percent faster and allowing users to load, switch and run multiple applications at the same time more effectively.
• SSD’s hugely enhanced endurance brings confidence, particularly when users are on the road and away from IT support. The Kingston SSDNow V+ Series is up to eight times more shock-resistant than hard disk drives and because they have no moving parts, they are less prone to mechanical failures. 
• Less power-hungry than HDDs, SSDs also enhance battery life, meaning users work faster for longer.

 

The Kingston SSDNow V+180 is available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB capacities, and is the latest addition to the Kingston SSDNow V+ Series family. It is backed by a three-year warranty, free tech support and legendary Kingston reliability. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/asia.

 

Kingston SSDNow V+ 180 Features and Specifications:

 

• Sequential speed*: 230MB/sec. (read), 180MB/sec. (write)
• Innovative: 1.8″ form factor; uses MLC NAND Flash memory components
• Silent: runs silent and cool with no moving parts
• Shock resistant: no moving mechanical parts means the SSD handles rougher conditions
• Cache: 128MB onboard cache
• PCMark HDD 2005 Score †

64GB – 38,177

128GB – 38,065

256GB – 38,272

• Supports S.M.A.R.T.: Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology
• Guaranteed: three-year Kingston warranty, free tech support
• Interface: Micro SATA (mSATA) 1.5 Gb/s & 3.0 Gb/s
• Capacity¹: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
• Storage temperatures: -40° C to 85° C
• Operating temperatures: 0° C to 70° C
• Dimensions: 54mm x 78.5mm x 5mm
• Weight: 48 grams (+/- 2 grams)
• Vibration operating: 2.7G
• Vibration non-operating: 20G
• Operating shock: 1500G
• Power specs: Active: 2.9W (TYP); Idle: 47mW (TYP)
• Life expectancy: 1,000,000 hours MTBF

 

* Based on internal testing. Performance may vary based on system settings.

1 Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. For more information, please consult Kingston’s Flash Memory Guide at Kingston.com/Flash_Memory_Guide. 

† Test system: Intel DG45ID Desktop Motherboard, Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 CPU @ 2.83GHz. System Memory 4GB, On-Board SATA 3Gbps with AHCI-Enabled Window XP SP3 32-bit.

Kingston SSDNow V+ 180 Series
Part number	Capacity and features
SVP180S2/64G	64GB 1.8” SATA SSD (stand-alone drive)
SVP180S2/128G	128GB 1.8” SATA SSD (stand-alone drive)
SVP180S2/256G	256GB 1.8” SATA SSD (stand-alone drive)

Results for nine months ended 30 September 2010

Service revenue up 4.9%, net profit up 5.7%

SINGAPORE, 18 October 2010 – M1 Limited (M1) today announced its unaudited group financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2010. Net profit after tax increased 5.7% to S$119.6 million year on year.

Operating revenue at S$717.8 million rose 27.0% year on year due to higher service revenue and handset sales. Service revenue grew 4.9% to S$546.0 million, benefiting from growth in both postpaid and prepaid mobile customers, as well as contribution from fixed services. EBITDA at S$235.9 million was up 2.4%.

Revenue from non-voice services rose by 5.9% points to make up 31.5% of service revenue, driven by continual growth in the mobile broadband and smart phone customer base.

M1 added 43,000 new customers in the third quarter, comprising 22,000 postpaid customers and 21,000 prepaid customers. Total customer base was 1.892 million as at 30 September 2010.

Ms Karen Kooi, M1’s Chief Executive Officer, said : “With the commercial launch of the new fibre network on 1 September 2010, M1 was the first to provide ultra high-speed broadband services to customers on this network. This represents a major milestone as we continue to grow our fixed-line business. Both retail and corporate customers can now enjoy a whole suite of next generation fixed-line solutions from M1 at highly attractive prices, and supported by our unrivalled customer care.”

“Based on the current outlook, we are maintaining our guidance that net profit after tax for 2010 is likely to improve year on year,” she said.

More details are available at the following links :

M1 direct weblink :

http://m1.com.sg/M1/site/M1Corp/menuitem.faca305fb9985217f15a947b3f2000a0/?vgnextoid=98141b7faba72010VgnVCM100000275a160aRCRD

SGX direct weblink :

http://www.sgx.com/wps/portal/marketplace/mp-en/listed_companies_info/company_announcements/!ut/p/c5/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gTn1DXUFNLYwMLtwA3AyMvZ3Mf09AAA_dAc6B8JE55A3czArq99KPSc_KTgPb4eeTnpuoX5EZUOjoqKgIAFOdGOQ!!/dl3/d3/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/

Kingston Digital Announces SSD Destructo Challenge

Up to $3,000 Awarded for Best Ideas to Destroy Kingston’s Ultra-tough Drives

Hsinchu, Taiwan – October 6, 2010 — Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the SSD Destructo Challenge. Kingston wants contestants to submit ideas on how to destroy one of its solid-state drives. The Grand Prize winner will be the entrant with the best idea and have the choice of receiving $3,000 or attending the shooting of the next series of SSD Destructo videos, premiering in January 2011.

The first SSD Destructo video series was released in January as a fun and creative way to demonstrate the durability of Kingston’s SSDNow product line. The series was so popular that Kingston is inviting the public to develop ideas for the sequel. To enter, contestants simply “Like us” at www.facebook.com/kingstonssd, and submit their ideas in 300 words or less on Kingston’s Facebook discussion tab. A total of 16 prizes will be awarded, with the Grand Prize of $3,000 or a trip to Kingston to be on set during the shooting of Destructo II. Additional prizes include cash awards of $1,000 and $500, VIP gift baskets and Kingston memory products.

“The SSD Destructo Series was wildly popular because it was an entertaining, over-the-top demonstration of the durability of our SSD products,” said Danny Ordway, Strategic Marketing Manager, Kingston. “Who in their right mind would swing a baseball bat at an SSD? You wouldn’t expect the drive to work afterwards but it did. This video series is a great way for Kingston to interact with our customers. We know we have smart, creative people using our products and bringing them into this process is a fun way for us to get their feedback.”

The SSD Destructo Challenge runs through November 5, 2010. There is no purchase necessary to enter or win. Each contestant must be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident in the U.S. (void in Puerto Rico and Hawaii), Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore or Philippines. Complete rules and information can be found at http://www.kingston.com/ssd/destructo.

M1’s response to IDA’s decision on 3G spectrum allocation

SINGAPORE, 5 October 2010 – We are delighted that M1 has been awarded its choice of 3G spectrum lot at the reserved price. This is very good news for M1 and for our customers. It will complement the ongoing modernization of our network to drive innovative services and excellent customer experience as well as support the growth of our data traffic – Patrick Scodeller, Chief Technical Officer.

Crosshair IV Extreme Pushes AMD Performance with Multi-GPU CrossLinx 3 Technology

Innovative features from ASUS Republic of Gamers Guarantee Better Performance through Overclocking

The new Crosshair IV Extreme from ASUS’ Republic of Gamers brand delivers compatibility with some of the fastest processors available through the AMD890FX chipset. It further ships with CrossLinx 3 technology, which enables multi-GPU usability with graphics cards from different vendors and generations. The new motherboard also comes with a slew of user-friendly overclocking features, including ROG Connect, RC Bluetooth and ROG iDirect.

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Graphics Card Flexibility

With CrossLinx 3 technology, Crosshair IV Extreme users gain the ability to mix and match multiple graphics cards from both NVIDIA and ATI, including models of different GPU generations. This technology uses the Lucid HYDRALOGIX engine, which bridges various graphics cards to enable their simultaneous usage. By removing compatibility hurdles, CrossLinx 3 makes it possible to experiment with different configurations of graphics cards for maximum performance.

On Crosshair IV Extreme, a unique layout design features a total of five PCI Express expansion slots. Two provide dedicated native graphics card support for either a single GPU or two in CrossFire configuration. The additional three feature Lucid HYDRALOGIX and CrossLinx 3 technologies, which enable a mixture of graphics cards from different vendors and generations, with a total of four detectable and working at once. Users keen on tuning their system gain greater freedom to do so with the unprecedented five PCI Express slots, and the technology maintains optimized performance whether in single or multiple-GPU arrangements.

Revolutionary User Control

Crosshair IV Extreme continues ROG’s established tradition of extreme performance, bringing much needed hardcore overclocking capabilities to the AMD side of the market. It ships with a full range of performance features, starting with ROG Connect, which enables pure hardware-level tweaking through USB from a remote notebook PC.

RC Bluetooth accesses a host of board, memory and CPU overclocking parameters from any Bluetooth-enabled device, while ROG iDirect introduces PC tuning from iPhone. This adds convenience and style to overclocking, a practice that used to be exclusive and cumbersome to get into.

These features simplify overclocking without compromising results, so that any user, novice to hardcore, can tap the full potential of Crosshair IV Extreme and related hardware with minimum difficulty and for maximum gain. All have been designed with direct feedback from the PC performance community taken into consideration.

Specifications

Model

ROG Crosshair IV Extreme

CPU

AMD socket AM3 Phenom™ II/Athlon™ II/ Sempron™ 100 Series Processors

Chipset

AMD® 890FX / SB850

Memory

DDR3 2000(O.C.)/1866 (O.C.)/ 1800 (O.C.)/ 1600(O.C.) / 1333 / 1066 MHz memory 4xDIMM, max. 16GB

Expansion Slots

*5x PCIe2.0 x16 slots (dual @ x16, triple @x16 , quad@x16 x16 x8 x8)

1 x PCI 2.2

Multi-GPU

Support HYDRALOGIX / ATI CrossFire™X Technology

Storage

- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (Red)

- 2 x SATA 3Gb/s ports (Gray)

- 2 x External SATA 3Gb/s ports at rear (SATA On-the-Go)

Bluetooth

Bluetooth V2.0/V2.1+EDR accessories card

RC Bluetooth ON/OFF switch

LAN

Intel® Gigabit LAN

Audio

8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC

IEEE1394a

2 x 1394a ports (1 port at back I/O, 1 port onboard)

USB

NEC® USB 3.0 controller – 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at rear

AMD SB850 chipset – 13 x USB 2.0 ports

Form Factor

Extended ATX , 12”x 10.6” (30.5cm x 26.9cm)

Intel detailed several new and improved features for its upcoming 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ processor family for laptops and PCs. This will be Intel’s latest processor, with a rich visual experience built-in.
Expected to be in production later this year with new laptops and PCs available starting in early 2011.
Chips will further expand Intel’s battery life and performance leadership.
First public demonstrations of Intel’s next-generation Xeon™ server platforms, for both dual and multi-processing servers.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13, 2010 – Intel Corporation revealed today several significant design features for the company’s 2011 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ processor family at the Intel Developer Forum. The new and enhanced features will further extend Intel’s chip performance and battery life leadership, and add a number of visually related features built right into the chips.

Codenamed “Sandy Bridge,” the chips will be based on Intel’s first new “visibly smart” microarchitecture produced on the company’s cutting-edge manufacturing factories, or “fabs,” at 32-nanometer (nm is a billionth of a meter) process technology with second- generation high-k metal gate transistors.

“The way people and businesses are using computers is evolving at an explosive rate, fueling demand for an even more powerful and visually appealing experience,” said Dadi Perlmutter, executive vice president and general manager of the Intel Architecture Group. “Our upcoming 2nd Generation Intel Core processor family represents the biggest advance in computing performance and capabilities over any previous generation. In addition to offering these features inside Intel-based laptops, we plan to scale these advances across our server data center and embedded computing product portfolio.”

The processor family will include a new “ring” architecture that allows the built-in processor graphics engine to share resources such as cache, or a memory reservoir, with the processor’s core to increase a device’s computing and graphics performance while maintaining energy efficiency.

The 2nd Generation Intel Core processor also includes an enhanced version of Intel® Turbo Boost Technology. This feature automatically shifts or reallocates processor cores and processor graphics resources to accelerate performance, tailoring a workload to give users an immediate performance boost when needed.

Laptops and PCs powered by the 2nd Generation Intel Core processor family are expected to be available early next year.

New Visual Experience – Visibly Smart
Intel’s new processor graphics delivers enhanced visual features focused on the areas where most users are computing today: HD video, 3-D, mainstream gaming, multi-tasking and online socializing and multimedia.

To obtain and view video faster, Perlmutter demonstrated hardware accelerated video editing using the architecture’s dedicated silicon for media processing, which allows users to quickly convert video to other formats.

The 2011 chips also come with Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX). AVX delivers improved performance, rich functionality and the ability to better manage, rearrange and sort data. A new 256-bit instruction set accelerates floating point intensive applications such as digital photo editing and content creation.

Intel also demonstrated a dual processor, next-generation Intel® Xeon® processor server running Vidyo* video conferencing software that utilizes the 32 threads available on the system, and takes advantage of the AES New Instructions set (AESNI). Next-generation Xeon™ processors for 2 socket servers and workstations run 8 cores and 16 threads per processor and are on schedule for production in the second half of 2011.

C10GT
Next-generation 10Gb Ethernet Connectivity
		Feature
	Dual Cable Interface Multiple OS Compatibility Windows Management Interface (WMI) Support
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As digital files grow larger in size, the amount of data being transferred over networks is ever increasing. Today, Thecus® Technology is pleased to announce the C10GT 10Gb Ethernet PCI-e Adapter. Featuring lightning-fast transfer speeds, dual cable connectivity, and simple installation and setup, the C10GT is a high-speed 10Gb ready network card designed to help users affordably take full advantage of the new upcoming 10Gb Ethernet standard. The C10GT is a very capable and feature-packed network adapter. Powered by the enterprise-class Tehuti Luxor TN3020-D processor, the C10GT delivers efficient high-bandwidth access to server and storage applications, while requiring relatively low power for operation. Another standout feature of the C10GT is its dual cable interface, which features one CX4 port and one SFP+ port – perfect for accommodating both copper and fiber optic cabling. On the software side, the C10GT is an extremely flexible device which is easily integrated into almost any network environment. It is compliant with IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3ak, and IEEE 802.1q VLAN standards, and supports a multitude of widely-adopted operating systems, including Windows® Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Linux. The C10GT is also compatible with the Windows Management Interface (WMI), allowing administrators to easily manage both local and remote computers. This full-height PCI-e adapter is easily installed in both PCI Express x4 and x8 slots, and can even be used to upgrade the following Thecus® NAS devices to 10Gb Ethernet capability: N7700PRO N7700+ N8800PRO N8800+ “Next-generation 10Gb Ethernet is going to be the new standard for enterprises of the future,” said Florence Shih, Thecus® Technology General Manager. “With our new C10GT, businesses can fully leverage the speed and convenience of this advanced technology today.”

M1 launches Singapore’s first remote technical
support service for computers and smartphones

SINGAPORE, 11 August 2010 – M1 will offer Singapore’s first remote technical support service for personal computers and smart phones via a new service called mFix from tomorrow.
With mFix, M1 customers will be able to optimise the performance of their PCs and smart phones in the comfort of their homes and offices just by dialing the M1 customer service hotline at 1663. Software installation, set-up and various support services including malware and virus removal will be available through mFix.
Once the customer calls the hotline, an agent will connect remotely to the customer’s computer or smartphone via an Internet connection. The customer can then leave his computer or smartphone unattended while it is being remotely serviced.
M1 will offer customers a suite of five services, offered individually or as part of a subscription plan :

o PC optimisation, such as cleaning up disk, rearranging data or removing temp files, to enable the PC to run faster and more efficiently;
o PC diagnostics, which include a full assessment of hardware and software;
o Malware and virus removal;
o Software installation; and
o Remote smartphone support, which includes e-mail configuration, Internet tethering, and data backup.

Privacy and data security will not be compromised as files and documents kept in the computers and smartphones will not be affected or accessed during the remote service. Connection between the customer’s device and M1’s remote agent throughout the session is protected with a 256-bits SSL encryption.
“mFix offers convenience and saves precious time for busy Singaporeans who no longer have to wait in queues to service their PCs and other devices. Most of the common services required can be done within the comfort of their homes and offices,” said P. Subramaniam, Chief Marketing Officer of M1. “We expect that our new remote support services will increase customer satisfaction and differentiate M1 in the marketplace.”
Customers can enjoy mFix services on a subscription basis (with one-year contract) or pay a one-time charge per service.
Details of the mFix plans and one-time charges are set out in the tables below :
mFix Basic Plan mFix Plus Plan
$44.94 / half-yearly* $60.99 / half-yearly*
Any two services annually
except Malware / Virus Removal service One Malware / Virus Removal service and one other service annually
Ad-Hoc Services
mFix services Fee per service
(Non-mFix subscriber) Fee per service
(mFix subscriber)
PC Optimisation $74.90 $67.41
Malware/ Virus Removal $107 $96.30
Software Installation $42.80 $38.52
PC Diagnostics $53.50 $48.15
Smartphone Support $37.45 $33.71
* On one-year contract

M1, Singapore’s most exciting and innovative integrated communications service provider, was launched in April 1997. It provides a full range of voice and data as well as fixed and mobile broadband services. M1 aims to be the leader in the communications business, focusing on value, quality and customer service. More information on M1 is available at www.m1.com.sg

August. 4, 2010, Taipei, Taiwan – ASRock Inc., the global leading motherboard manufacturer, is pleased to announce the latest AMD 890GX motherboard – 890GX Extreme4. ASRock Extreme4 series motherboards target to serve the high-end market and offer more than enough USB 3.0 and SATA3 connectors. The well-featured 890GX Extreme4 motherboard comes with 4 SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports (2 on free-bundled Front USB 3.0 Panel, 2 on back panel) and 5 SATA3 ports; it is also the first AMD 890GX motherboard supporting ASRock unique Front USB 3.0 technology in the world.

 

Based on the AMD 890GX and SB850 chipsets, ASRock 890GX Extreme4 delivers the versatile HD visual performance and OC value to users! The ASRock 890GX Extreme4’s four DIMM slots support up to 16GB of DDR3 RAM at up to 1866MHz, and three PCI-E 2.0 X16 slots are capable of running multi-GPU setups (ATI^TM Quad CrossFireX^TM, 3-Way CrossFireX^TM, CrossFireX^TM and Hybrid CrossFireX^TM). The real I/O has two USB 3.0 and four USB 2.0 ports, one eSATA3, one HDMI, one D-Sub, one DVI-D, Gigabit Ethernet, 7.1 CH HD Audio with THX TruStudio PRO support and one Clear CMOS switch with LED. You also get onboard power and reset buttons and a two-digit LED POST display (Dr. Debug). In addition, ASRock 890GX Extreme4 was built with 100% Japan-made high quality capacitors. The all solid capacitor design enhances the board’s stability and reliability. With its new AMD 890GX chipset, the ASRock 890GX Extreme4 also includes an integrated ATI Radeon HD 4290 graphics core capable of decoding Full HD 1080p video. All important components can be found here, 890GX Extreme4 mainboard is clearly the one for enthusiasts!

Moreover, this board is equipped with one Front USB 3.0 Panel that supports two additional USB 3.0 ports besides the rear I/O panel. Just simply connect the Front USB 3.0 Panel between the front USB 3.0 header on the motherboard and chassis, users can enjoy a much more convenient computing environment!

For software tool, 890GX Extreme4 supports all ASRock unique software, such as OC DNA, OC Tuner, Instant Flash… and so on. Special introduce here is the Turbo UCC function. Turbo UCC technology, exclusive from ASRock, helps you to unlock the hidden CPU cores in the CPU, boost up the system performance automatically and save energy all together.  It is an all-in-one solution that provides user an energy-saving overclocking and CPU upgrading process. With the innovative Turbo UCC, ASRock 890GX Extreme4 can easily upgrade the system performance higher than its normal standard!

 

Despite all this, ASRock 890GX Extreme4 provides true studio audio experience with THX TruStudio PRO solution. THX TruStudio PRO is specially designed to bring the same great audio experience found in live performances, films, and recording studios – to the PC. THX TruStudio PRO ensures you the unparalleled audio quality, effects and features for PC systems equipped with onboard audio. With THX TruStudio PRO, ASRock 890GX Extreme4 can provide you the high-quality audio experience.

ASRock 890GX Extreme4 offers interesting functions too. The ASRock AIWI utility enables you to play the games by holding your iPhone or iPod touch. ASRock AIWI redefines the PC gaming operation. It turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a game joystick. All you have to do is just to install the ASRock AIWI utility either from ASRock official website or ASRock software support CD to your motherboard, and also download the free AIWI Free 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!

890GX Extreme4 (Brief Specification)

- Support for Socket AM3 processors: AMD PhenomTM II X4 / X3 / X2 (except 920 / 940) and Athlon II X4 / X3 / X2 processors

- ASRock DuraCap (2.5 x longer life time), 100% Japan-made high-quality Conductive Polymer Capacitors

- Advanced V8 + 2 Power Phase Design

- Dual Channel DDR3 1866(OC), non-ECC, un-buffered memory, 4 x DIMM slots, Max. capacity up to 16GB

- 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots, 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot, 3 x PCI slots

- ATITM Quad CrossFireXTM, 3-Way CrossFireXTM, CrossFireXTM and Hybrid CrossFireXTM

- Integrated AMD Radeon HD 4290 graphics, DX10.1 class iGPU, Shader Model 4.1

- Built-in 128MB DDR3 1333/1200MHz SidePort Memory

- Multi-VGA output options: D-Sub, DVI-D and HDMI

- 5 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors, support RAID (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 5)

- 2 x Rear USB 3.0 ports by NEC MPD720200, support USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s

- 1 x Front USB 3.0 header (supports 2 USB 3.0 ports) by NEC UPD720200, supports USB 1.0/2.0/3.0 up to 5Gb/s

- 5 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors

- PCIE x1 Gigabit LAN 10/100/1000 Mb/s

- Power/Reset/Clear CMOS Switch with LED, Dr. Debug,

- 7.1 CH HD Audio with Content Protection (Realtek ALC892 Audio Codec), supports Blu-ray audio and THX TruStudio Pro

- Supports ASRock OC DNA, OC Tuner, IES, Instant Boot, Instant Flash, AIWI, APP Charger, Turbo UCC, Multi-Speed Fan Control

- Free Bundle: 1 x Front USB 3.0 Panel

 

For more product info, visit us on http://www.asrock.com.

M1 sent us a note confirming that M1 will also be selling the iPhone 4 on 30 Jul 2010. So, all 3 telcos in Singapore will start retailing the iPhone 4 on the same day. It now remains to be seen which telco gives the deal.

Here is the mailer we receive.

Thank you for registering your interest in iPhone 4.

We have received a high level of interest among customers for iPhone 4.

To help us serve you better when iPhone 4 is launched, we request a few moments of your time to provide more details.

Please click here to fill up a simple form and submit it by 25 July.

And look out for updates in your email inbox soon.

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.

The World First Palit GTX 460 1GB SONIC Platinum solution is available around the globe

Palit Microsystems Ltd, the leading graphics card manufacturer, announces a fresh class of Fermi architecture GeForce GTX 460 series: GTX 460 768MB, GTX 460 1GB Sonic and GTX 460 1GB Sonic Platinum. Palit GTX 460 series is ready in stores around the world in over 20 countries: Australia, Germany, Japan, Korea, Russia, UK, USA, Indonesia, Israel, Latvia, Macedonia, Romania, Singapore, Thailand and many more.

The first custom design Palit GeForce® GTX460 is base on identical Fermi architecture but with better DX11 performance. The new GTX460 Fermi architecture is even suitable for the most popular DX10 games. Palit GTX 460 1GB Sonic provides up to 4.5x faster DX11 Tessellation performance but the crown goes to our Palit GTX 460 1GB Sonic Platinum which offers up to 5x faster DX11 Tessellation performance than our competition(HD series). And being the first to provide 1GB solution, Palit presents a new edition called “SONIC PLATINUM” with extremely outstanding benchmark performance which is more than your expectation. Palit GTX 460 1GB Sonic Platinum Edition is factory overclocked to 800 MHz core, 1GB of high speed GDDR5, memory clocked at 4GHz, and can boosts the performance 17.5% higher than non-OCed GTX460. With Palit GTX 460 1GB Sonic Platinum, you can enjoy the best gaming experience. In order to provide the highest quality, Palit use 2-Ball Bearing Fan which is more durable especially at higher temperatures but quieter at higher rotation speed, Palit 2-Ball Bearing Fan provides longer lifetime than the usual fan.

Built from the ground up for DirectX11, Palit GeForce GTX 460 delivers exceptional DirectX11 tessellation performance that can output at high detailed visual into your games without sacrificing frame rates. NVIDIA 3D Vision, PhysX and CUDA technologies are elements that make the GeForce GTX 460 a genuinely piece of hardware that produce incredibly realistic effects for your current and next generation games.

 

Features

Microsoft®  DirectX® 11 Support:  

•  
  • DirextX 11 GPU with Shader Model 5.0 support designed for ultra high performance in the new API’s key graphics feature, GPU-accelerated tessellation.

NVIDIA PhysX®  Technology:

• Full support for NVIDIA PhysX technology, enabling a totally new class of physical gaming interaction for a more dynamic and realistic experience with GeForce.

NVIDIA 3D Vision™ Ready

• GeForce GPU support for NVIDIA 3D Vision, bringing a fully immersive stereoscopic 3D experience to the PC. A combination of high-tech wireless glasses and advanced software, 3D Vision transforms hundreds of PC games into full stereoscopic 3D.

NVIDIA 3D Vision™ Surround Ready

• Expand your games across three displays in full stereoscopic 3D for the ultimate “inside the game” experience with the power of NVIDIA 3D Vision and SLI technologies. NVIDIA Surround also supports triple screen gaming with non-stereo displays.

NVIDIA CUDA™ Technology

• CUDA™ technology unlocks the power of the GPU’s processor cores to accelerate the most demanding system tasks such as video transcoding, physics simulation, ray tracing, and more, delivering incredible performance improvements over traditional CPUs.

NVIDIA SLI™ Technology:

• Industry leading NVIDIA SLI technology offers amazing performance scaling for the world’s premier gaming solution.

32x Anti-aliasing Technology:

• Lightning fast, high-quality anti-aliasing at up to 32x sample rates obliterates jagged edges.

Microsoft Windies 7 Support:

• Windows 7 is the next generation operating system that will mark a dramatic improvement in the way the OS takes advantage of the graphics processing unit (GPU) to provide a more compelling user experience.

DirectCompute Support:

•  
  • Full support for DirectCompute, Microsoft’s GPU computing API.

OpenCL Support:

•  
  • Full support for OpenCL GPU computing API.

OpenGL 4.0 Optimization and Support:

•  
  • Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for OpenGL applications.

PCI Express 2.0 Support:

•  
  • Designed to work perfectly with the new PCI Express 2.0 bus architecture, offering a future-proofing bridge to tomorrow’s most bandwidth-hungry games and 3D applications by maximizing the 5GT/s PCI Express 2.0 bandwidth.

Dual-link DVI Support:

•  
  • Able to drive the industry’s largest and highest resolution flat-panel displays up to 2560 x 1600 and with support for HDCP.

HDMI support

•  
  • Fully integrated support for HDMI 1.3a including deep color, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD 7.1 digital surround sound. A future NVIDIA driver will enable HDMI 1.4a support for Blue-ray 3D playback.