At Computex Taipei 2011, AMD reveals it’s roadmap for its AMD Client Platform for Mainstream, Ultrathin/Notebook and Tablet for 2011-2012.

From the chart, it is not surprising that APU is the way to go for AMD for the comnig year. While LIano processors are still not on sale (scheduled for early July as we heard), Trinity (Bulldozer core) will be the next big thing in 2012. Likewise for the Ultrathin / Noteboko we have a transition from Ontario to Krishna. As for Tablets, it will be from Desna to  Hondo.

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In a surprise announcement at Computex in Taiwan, AMD unveiled its plans to produce a Bulldozer-based APU, codenamed Trinity. The company also launched its Z series chips, aimed at Windows tablets, and announced the official branding for its Llano APUs. (“APU” is AMD-speak for a processor that combines CPU and GPU cores on a single die.)

Not much was revealed about the 32nm Trinity chip apart from the codename, the fact that it combines Bulldozer cores with a GPU, and the fact that the GPU supports DX11. This would definitely pose a big challenge to the Intel Sandy bridge which has a weaker GPU.

AMD also launched it’s Z series APUs targeting tablets. The Bobcat-based Z series parts will have a 6W TDP, which is much higher than Intel’s Moorestown (which is in the 1W range, depending on what you’re doing), and certainly not even close to being in the same league as the sub-1W ARM competition. With the higher power draw, the Z series would most likely see itself on netbooks rather than on a tablet.

AMD announced the official VISION branding for Llano today, dubbing it the A series of APUs. The three tiers in the Llano family are A4, A6, and A8, which means that the recently leaked slides showing these codenames were legit. As was shown in the leaked presentation, AMD will be aiming Llano squarely at Intel’s current Sandy Bridge lineup.

For a preview of the benchmark performance of the A series LIano against the Intel Sandy bridge, please click here.

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A little while ago, Microsoft has revealed their newest operating system codenamed “Windows 8.” Unlike it’s predecessor Windows 7, Win 8 is built with a touchscreen in mind. As you can see in the image below, the new windows 8 interface is much like the windows 7 mobile interface, the Metro UI.

Even though there are big changes, Windows 8 will still cater those desktop type applications. You can still, of course, use your mouse and keyboard but it will be a slightly different experience. Other than that, mobile applications that are built on HTML5 and Javascript environment will also be able to run on this new windows.

Microsoft also told Engadget that the new OS will run on laptops, tablets, and desktops. This is good news because there won’t be a huge hardware requirement to run the OS. But it is too early to tell right now.

There is no pricing yet and the date of the OS launch is not yet mentioned as well but there are demo units on their stage in Computex right now. More information is said to be revealed at the Windows developer conference this September.

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Kingston Digital Transforms iPad, iPhone and iPod touch Storage Capabilities

New Wi-Drive Stylishly Delivers Wireless, Portable and Shareable Storage

COMPUTEX Taipei and Fountain Valley, CA — (June 1, 2011) — Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the sleek and functional Wi-DriveTM, built to address the ever-increasing storage needs of Apple iPad®, iPhone® and iPod touch® users (www.kingston.com/flash/wi_drive.asp). Wi-Drive, a wireless, portable storage solution, allows users to expand the number of documents, images, music and video files they can access from Apple devices. The combination of this storage expansion, file sharing and a rugged portable form factor makes it a perfect companion device.

Wi-Drive, along with its app from the App Store SM, allows users to stream videos, access music or share files with other Apple device owners. The distinctively designed, pocket-sized Wi-Drive utilizes Flash-based technology to store data from USB-compatible PCs. These files are then easily retrieved via Wi-Drive’s built-in wireless signal without requiring cables or an Internet connection. Three users can work simultaneously with different file types from a single Wi-Drive without any performance disruption.

“Wi-Drive is an ideal solution for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users who feel confined by their current storage capacity,” said Andrew Ewing, Flash memory business manager, Kingston. “Wi-Drive allows Apple device owners to wirelessly manage document and media files, and choose to share them with others, while on the go for work or pleasure. This unique functionality, combined with the durability of a Flash-based device, will satisfy both casual users and the most discerning technophiles.”

To begin using Wi-Drive with any of the compatible Apple products, users simply drag and drop files from their PC to Wi-Drive via USB cable, similar to a typical USB Flash drive data transfer. Users then download the Wi-Drive application from the App Store before connecting the Wi-Drive to their device. A video with a demonstration of the solution is also available here: www.kingston.com/flash/wi_drive.asp

Kingston offers Wi-Drive in both 16GB and 32GB sizes and the product will be available for purchase in late June 2011.

Kingston Wi-Drive Features and Specifications:

Capacities*: 16GB, 32GB
Dimensions: 121.5mm x 61.8mm x 9.8mm
Operating Temperature: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Storage Temperature: 14°F to 185°F (-10°C to 70°C)
Wireless Network Interface: Wi-Fi 802.11g/n with wireless security (WPA/WEP)
Rechargeable Battery: up to four hours of continuous use
Cable: Mini-USB to USB cable included. User can upload files and content from their PC/Mac to the Wi-Drive using the USB cable
Portable: Uses Flash-based technology for durability and reliability
Convenient: pocket-sized for easy transportability
Simple: just plug into a USB port
Guaranteed: one-year warranty
App: downloadable at Apple’s App Store
Compatible with: iPad, iPhone 3G/3GS/4, iPod touch (3G is limited to iOS 4.2.1+)
Configurable APN (access point name) and Key functions to connect to Wireless Access Point
(Internet Connection)
Supported File Formats:
• Audio: AAC, MP3, WAV
• Video: m4v, mp4, mov, Motion JPEG (M-JPEG), AVI
• Image: jpg, bmp, tiff
• Document: pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, txt, rtf, xls

* 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.

Part Number
WID/16GZ
WID/32GZ

Kingston Wi-Drive

Capacity and Features
Wi-Drive 16GB
Wi-Drive 32GB

MSRP (U.S. Only)
$ 129.99
$ 174.99

Small enough for transit, ample storage space for large files and SuperSpeed for rapid data access – Sharkoon raises the benchmark for USB3.0 sticks a little higher and presents in time for Computex another model in their high-performance segment: The Sharkoon Flexi-Drive Ultimate achieves sequential read rates of up to 200 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 120 MB/s. Storage capacity is available in either 64 GB or 128 GB.

The Sharkoon Flexi-Drive Ultimate uses a powerful Single Chip USB3.0 Controller and four eight-channel controlled MLC storage cells. The memory stick is in a high-quality, black aluminium case with a protective cap and keychain eyelet, measures 79 x 27 x 9.3 mm, weighs 40 grams and supports the operating systems Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 and 64 Bit), Mac OS 10 as well as Linux.

End customers can find the Sharkoon Flexi-Drive Ultimate available during calendar week 23 for the suggested retail price of 139.90 euros (64 GB) or rather 229.00 euros (128 GB) in authorized retailers.

ADATA booth has a number of exhibits that might surprise you. One of such demo system is it’s display of ADATA’s  fastest RAM Disk scoring 6GB/s READ and 9GBs WRITE. Before that, let’s take a look at some of the exhibits on show.

ADATA Booth

ADATA’s focal products: IPC products, XPG DRAM (Overclocking DRAM Products), PSU products
 

Close up of IPC products

Close up of XPG DRAM

Close up of PSU products

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

Monitor, Overclock, and Overvoltage Graphics Cards Wirelessly with Android Phones andTablets!

[Taipei – Taiwan] Theleading graphics card and mainboard manufacturer, MSI,today display the Android version of its popularAfterburner overclocking utility for graphics cards at Computex 2011. Thepioneering Android overclocking utility was co-developed by MSI and well-knownsoftware programmer “Nick Connors”. The new Afterburner utility allows the Android-based smartphonesand tablets to adjust or monitor Afterburner settings on PC over a Wi-Ficonnection. In addition to monitoring the temperature, voltage and fan speed,the utility can also be used for overclocking and overvoltaging! This year MSI is demonstrating how to use theAndroid-based cellphoneto overclock the graphics card with the Afterburner app from booth L607 in the NangangExhibition Hall;giving enthusiasts a chance to experience for themselves the hottest overclockingtechnology app for tablets and phones.  

The Afterburner app enables Android phones and tablets to monitor or overclock a graphics card by connecting to the Afterburnerutility* installed on a PC over a Wi-Fi connection. For enthusiasts who like tomonitor the operation of their graphics cards, they can now do so through theirmobile phone or tablet, even while playing the FPSgames, without having to use aseparate display. For extreme overclocking enthusiasts, they can use their mobile phone to monitor frequency,temperature and voltage parameters in real time while their computer is runningfull-screen testing software. Key parameters can even be adjusted on the flyfor specific testing scenarios to make breaking world records in performance even easier. You can evenconnect to your home computer and check how the graphics card is running when you are away, aparticularly convenient feature when running scientific computing programs that utilize the GPU such as Folding@Home.

MSI Displays Industry-First Military Class II Standard

at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2011

ExclusiveOC Genie II technology boosts Z68 performance to 457%!

Brandnew AMD 9-Series mainboards with Military Class II components launch with greatpower!

The world’s second largest (and Asia’s largest) IT event — COMPUTEXTAIPEI 2011 — will be held at all exhibition halls of the Taipei World TradeCenter (TWTC) from May 31 to June 4.  MSI, the world-leading manufacturerof mainboards and graphic cards, will be at Booth L607 in TWTC NangangExhibition Hall A, where the unrivaled power and sensational performance of MSIproducts will surely attract attention.  MSI will display the best of itsbest products at the show, including products that have passed theuncompromised US Military Standards (Military Class II Series) and the latestIntel Z68 mainboards equipped with the MSI-exclusive OC Genie II.

Also shown are the latest Military Class II AMD 9-Series mainboards,with easy overclocking and core unlocking, and the flagship-level BigBang-Marshal (B3) mainboard equipped with eight PCI-E 2.0 x16 slots, the mostin the industry, and the premium Creative X-Fi MB2 sound processor – the bestchoice for gamers with its superb gaming performance and sound effects.

MilitaryClass II: Certified for Military Quality Assurance

Only the strictest testing standards to achieve the best quality!

The launch of the MilitaryClass standard has changed the IT industry, and although competitors followedsuit immediately, military-class components are only found in the highest tierof products.  As a quality perfectionist, MSI has equipped all thelatest Intel Z68/P67/H67 mainboards and AMD 9-Series mainboards with Military ClassII components, including Hi-c CAPs, SFCs and Solid CAPs to meet the rigorous USMilitary Standards.

These include the low pressure test, high temperature test, lowtemperature test, temperature shock test, humidity test, vibration test andshock test. In either extreme OC or severe environments, MSI mainboards canalways fulfill the performance and quality expectations of users.

OC Genie II – Smart OCTechnology: Performance and Power Beyond Compare on Z68

Although the Military Class II Standard has made MSI mainboardsflawless, the new-generation OC Genie II smart overclocking technology booststhe performance of MSI mainboards far beyond the imagination. Continuing thelevel of accessibility of its previous generation, the OC Genie II makes OCeven easier.  Users can activate OC in three different ways: press thebutton on the mainboard; turn it on from BIOS; or activate from the OSapplication. In just one second, OC Genie II can unleash optimal performancefrom your system.

The latest MSI Z68 Series is one of the key products at theshow.  In addition to Military Class II components, it is also equippedwith the Intel Smart Response Technology, tailored for SSDs to enhance dataread/write speed. Combined with the MSI-exclusive OC Genie II, users can boostthe performance of their Z68-based platforms up to 457% to get way ahead ofcompetitors. The MSI Z68 Series also supports both integrated and discretegraphic displays for added flexibility and power saving capability.

Military Class II with AMD 9-Series: Unlock Cores, OC and NVIDIASLI/AMD CrossFireX All in One

TheMSI AMD 9-Series will make its debut appearance at Computex 2011. Apart fromMilitary Class II components to maintain stable operations in OC and high-loadstates, the MSI OC Genie II can significantly boost clock speeds and unlockcores in AMD CPUs to boost performance to 248%! The MSI AMD 9-Series alsosupports NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFireX for multiple-display – up to fourgraphic cards at the same time.

Big Bang-Marshal (B3): The mainboard tailor forpower users

MSI’s Big Bang-Marshal (B3) is set to deliver the most powerfulmainboard for enthusiasts – Military Class II components, eight PCI-E 2.0 x16slots (the most in the industry), and the premium Creative X-Fi MB2 soundprocessor for users to enjoy unrivaled gaming performance, uncompromised systemstability and outstanding sound effect.

The 24-phase DrMOS power supply design ensures performance andstability required for any OC operations.. while the dual 8-pin power supplyand additional 6-pin VGA supply ensure stable power supply for both theprocessor and graphics card in OC state for optimal performance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Padfone elevates consumer choice to new levels 

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

UX Series ultraportables 

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

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

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

Eee Pad MeMO 3D adds depth to tablet devices 

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

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

Eee PC evolved 

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

Wireless home entertainment with WAVI Xtion 

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

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Padfone 

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

UX Series 

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

N Series  

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

Eee Pad MeMO 3D 

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

Eee PC X101 

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

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

WAVI Xtion 

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

All-in-One ET2700XVT 

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

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

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

Below are the pictures of the board.

Performance preview of AMD LIano vs Intel Sandy Bridge

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

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

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

The scores are preliminary based on early beta drivers.

The Gigabyte A75-UD4H is powered by AMD hudson D3 chipset and support the latest AMD A series APU on socket FM-1.

This board features on board video from the APU with output ports HDMI,DVI and Display Port. On board is two full length PCIe slots which supports AMD crossFire.

A change from the previous generation of boards, the Gigabyte A75-UD4H now adopts the Etrontech USB 3.0 controllers which has just passed the USB-IF test recently. 1394 is also supported by VIA controller chip on board.

For audio, it uses the Realtek codec and supports Dolby Home Theatre. Other features include On/Off, EasyTune, Smart 6 etc, Dual BIOS etc.
The board will go on sale some time in July 2011 in time for the launch of the A series processors.