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Ryan Shrout | Source: PC Perspective | Subject: Mobile
The Eee Box line has become quite popular as the low-cost desktop versions of ASUS' popular line of netbook computers. As the name kind of implies, the Eee Box machines aren't laptops but instead are small form factor computers that can be attached to a TV as a basic HTPC or even to a standard keyboard/monitor setup if this is all the power you need.
Continuing the ASUS onslaught of new products this week, the Eee Box 1501 combines the power of the NVIDIA ION chipset with a dual-core Intel Atom N330 processor and Windows 7 Home Premium to produce a machine that I think will find many great uses. 
The Eee Box does include a slot loading DVD player (not Blu-ray though) and support for 5.1 channel audio output from a SPDIF connection. It also includes a Gigabit Ethernet connection and 802.11n wireless networking so you should be able to easily stream media from any PC in your home to a TV connected to this device thanks to the new Windows 7 media features. 
Of course there are other great uses for the Eee Box 1501 - it will include a VESA-compatible mount to attach it directly to the back of standard PC monitor (or TV for that matter) making it a nearly invisible addition to your computing household. The Eee Box 1501 should be available on Decemeber 7th with an MSRP of $479 - I am eager to get my hands on one for a review here on PC Perspective. Stay tuned!! Interestingly, the Eee Box 1501 is basically a desktop version of the recently announced/released ASUS Eee PC 1201N using the same CPU and chipset combination.
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Hardware Zone | Subject: Mobile
All-In-One PCs like the HP TouchSmart 600
fall in between mobile and stationary systems, just like netbooks straddle the line between ultraportable PC and glorified calculators. Powered by a C2Duo P8700 @ 2.53 GHz with 4GB of DDR3, an NVIDIA GeForce 9300 mGPU and even a 1TB HDD, the TouchSmart is fairly powerful but its all-in-one build keeps it fairly portable. A TV in as well as audio are wonderful but with its built in Blu-ray drive and an HDMI port you can also stream content from the TouchSmart. Read on at Hardware Zone to see what they call the best family computer going.
"HP's TouchSmart makes a second return to our labs in a very familiar form factor, better functionality
and loaded with Windows 7. Let's see if there's anything new in this All-in-One package, shall we?"
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Ryan Shrout | Source: PC Perspective | Subject: Mobile
ASUS couldn't have picked a better time to release a netbook based on the NVIDIA ION chipset. With the release of the first public beta of Flash 10.1, which supports GPU accelerated Flash for the first time, the usage models for a netbook or nettop computer have shifted pretty dramatically. Prior to this release, the benefits of the ION chipset were somewhat muted - better gaming support (but who gamed on a 10" netbook anyway?), support for H.264 video file decode acceleration (cool but no Blu-ray drives on netbooks) and support for GPU-accelerated applications like Badaboom and vReveal (definitely good software but with a limited user base for now).
With the addition of Flash acceleration on the ION chipset a new world of application uses and differentiation between standard netbooks and ION-based netbooks materializes. Now you can finally watch PC Perspective's HD video reviews, high bit-rate YouTube video and even full screen 480p Hulu-based TV shows without choppiness and stuttering. The machine that ASUS is hoping will bring all of that to you on the go or in the living room? The new Eee PC 1201N Seashell Netbook: 
The Eee PC 1201N is unique for a few reasons. First, obviously, it includes the NVIDIA ION chipset to support all those features mentioned above including Adobe Flash acceleration. However, it is also one of the few netbooks to include the dual-core Atom N330 processor that should also help general system performance. It includes a 250GB hard drive and 500GB of online ASUS WebStorage (that ASUS is unfortunately branding as "750GB of hybrid storage") along with the 12.1-in widescreen display that uses a 1366x768 resolution.
It does include 7.1 channel audio support via the included HDMI output and incorporates 802.11n wireless networking, Bluetooth support and the ever-present integrated webcam along the top bezel. The keyboard style is of the "chicklet" design - one that is becoming dominant in retail stores as well it seems thanks to Apple's push in the direction. 
Battery life on this new netbook will probably not be outstanding thanks to the dual-core CPU and ION chipset - expect somewhere in the line of 3-4 hours of actual real-world usage.
The Eee PC 1201N will be available in piano-finish black or silver and should be available in late November/early December with a price tag of $499.
Fremont, CA (November 18, 2009) - Multimedia-minded consumers who prize the portability of netbooks but lament the typical lack of processing muscle now have a reason to rejoice. ASUS has launched the Eee PC™ 1201N, a multimedia netbook sporting an Intel® Atom™ 330 dual core processor and an NVIDIA® ION™ graphics processor that delivers a level of performance never before seen on netbooks. The stylish Eee PC™ 1201N also offers exceptional typing comfort through a full-sized ergonomic chiclet keyboard, and comes with a total of 750GB* hybrid storage to house and host massive multimedia collections.
Faster than Ever Before The Eee PC™ 1201N marks a radical departure from other netbooks that usually feature single core Atom™ processors. With its Intel® Atom™ 330 dual core processor, NVIDIA ION graphics, and two-DIMM, dual-channel DDR memory architecture, the Eee PC™ 1201N will set new netbook performance benchmarks. More importantly, this combination shatters today’s netbook conventions by delivering a rich multimedia experience. A New World of Multimedia Possibilities The Eee PC™ 1201N features the award-winning NVIDIA® ION™ graphics processor which provides a superior multimedia experience including support for HD video and PC games. NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology further boosts the Eee PC™ 1201N’s ability to work with visual content, accelerating processor-intensive tasks such as video editing and conversion. The Eee PC™ 1201N also comes preinstalled with ArcSoft SimHD, which upscales standard definition video content to high definition. SimHD, a plug-in for ArcSoft TotalMedia Theater, dramatically enhances the quality of images and supports a wide range of file formats. Users can enjoy a smooth HD video experience on the unit’s 12.1” high definition screen, or have the option of enjoying full 1080p HD video with true-fidelity 7.1 audio on HDTVs via the built-in HDMI port. Rene Haas, general manager for notebook GPUs at NVIDIA said, “The ASUS Eee PC 1201N delivers exceptional performance for a netbook. This ION-powered Eee PC is ideal for anyone who wants a netbook with the ability to watch HD video, share and edit photos, play casual games, and convert video to a portable media player. With the upcoming Flash Player 10.1 from Adobe, it will soon handle streaming HD video as well as a high-end desktop PC.” Massive Storage for Massive Multimedia Collections The Eee PC™ 1201N is fully equipped to handle the large amounts of memory that digital media consumes. Boasting a 250GB HDD and 500GB*** of online ASUS WebStorage—a total of 750GB—the Eee PC™ 1201N provides ample storage for users’ movies, music and photos. ASUS WebStorage not only makes it easy for users to share their media with friends and family, it grants them access to free games, desktop wallpapers, and software via a simple drag and drop interface.
Ryan Shrout | Source: PC Perspective | Subject: Mobile
Yesterday I got to spend some time with an interesting new notebook from ASUS - the G51J 3D. As the name implies, there is something special about the gaming notebook in that it supports NVIDIA 3D Vision technology. If 3D Vision is a new term for you, you should definitely check out my reviews of other 3D Vision offerings in the desktop world to get some background. The basic premise is that a user wears NVIDIA-built active shutter glasses in conjunction with a true 120 Hz LCD panel to produce real-time 3D effects that are in many cases pretty stunning.
Part of ASUS' gaming series of notebooks, the G51J 3D will be available in December and should have a retail price of about $1699. It is the worlds first notebook with 3D Vision support - the key factor of which is the 1366x768 resolution 120 Hz LCD panel. You can see from the photo above that the IR transmitter required for syncing the glasses and screen is still an external unit that plugs into the notebook via USB. This was somewhat disappointing as I assumed it would have been integrated into the bezel of the monitor. NVIDIA says that while future options later in 2010 may integrate that, the first round of 3D Vision capable notebooks will not.
The 3D glasses and transmitter are of course included in the package with the ASUS notebook though - so no need to hunt around for a set of these online if you pick up the G51J 3D. 
Besides the support for 3D technology, the G51J is still a capable gaming notebook with fairly impressive specs. They include a 15.6-in display powered by an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M 1GB discrete graphics solution, an Intel Core i5-720QM Lynnfield-based processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory, 640GB of standard spindle-based storage and of course a 64-bit version of Windows 7 Home Premium.
As I said above, I got to spend some time with the notebook in person yesterday and I came away just as impressed with this first mobile version of 3D Vision as I have been with the desktop version since its release. Besides the obvious benefits of 3D gaming, NVIDIA and ASUS were also showing off support for 3D images (taken with the new Fujifilm 3D camera) and videos - but good luck finding a lot of source material there.
Fremont, CA (November 17, 2009) - As the first notebook capable of producing realistic 3D visuals in games and videos, the new ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) G51J 3D is designed to deliver a truly immersive gaming and multimedia experience to gamers everywhere. Equipped with NVIDIA® 3D Vision™ and bundled with specially designed 3D glasses, the ASUS G51J 3D—which sports an NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260M with 1GB DDR3 video memory — delivers adrenaline-pumping, edge-of-your-seat visuals anytime, anywhere. EAX and CMSS audio technology further enhances in-game immersion, delivering crystal clear sound and compelling environment audio effects through bespoke Altec Lansing® speakers. Powered by an Intel® Core™ i7 processor and 64-bit Windows® 7 operating system, the ASUS G51J 3D is the weapon of choice for discerning gamers who enjoy gaming-on-the-move.
Immersive Gaming: Bridging the Gap between the Virtual and Reality Equipped with NVIDIA® 3D Vision™, the ASUS G51J 3D delivers ultra-realistic graphics that come to life before the user. A pair of 3D Vision™ active-shutter glasses coupled with a wide-range infra-red emitter delivers stereoscopic images with clarity, brightness and depth-of-field (DOP) at full resolution without any viewing angle restrictions. The GPU driver and a 120Hz 3D panel render each scene twice, delivering up to 60 images evenly to each eye, amounting to a total of up to 120 images at any given time. Gamers can experience total immersion into their games from what were previously flat 2D worlds, to true-to-life 3D. With up to 400 PC games that work out-of-the-box with 3D Vision, gamers can experience a whole new dimension of gaming never-before seen, with recently released games such as Resident Evil® 5, Borderlands™, World of Warcraft®: Wrath of the Lich King™, Batman®: Arkham Asylum™ and Star Trek® D-A-C. “NVIDIA® is excited about the world’s first 3D Vision notebook coming from ASUS,” said Phil Eisler, General Manager of 3D Vision business unit at NVIDIA®. “The ASUS G51J 3D notebook will set the standard by which gaming and 3D notebooks will be judged. Congratulations to ASUS for achieving this monumental milestone!” Complementing the immersive visual effects is EAX Advanced HD 4.0 3D audio technology and CMSS surround sound. EAX Advanced HD 4.0 audio technology enhances in-game environments and scenarios by providing corresponding three dimensional sound effects. It can provide up to 64 additional sound effects from its sound library, and produces ultra-realistic spatial effects for more than 300 supported games. Together with high fidelity Altec Lansing® speakers, the ASUS G51J 3D delivers a gaming and multimedia audio experience that no other notebook can match. A Juggernaut of Power: Multitasking and Gaming Performance Powered by the latest Intel® Core™ i7 processor for multitasking muscle on-the-move, the ASUS G51J 3D features four dedicated physical cores working in tandem with the operating system and applications for additional performance. It allows users to utilize and launch multiple applications, and to enjoy high definition multimedia and processor-intensive games effortlessly. Set to Stun: Mind-blowing Graphics at Incredible Speeds The main area of concern for any discerning gamer when it comes to a gaming notebook is graphics, and the ASUS G51J 3D is designed specifically to meet or exceed their expectations. ASUS’ engineers have cleverly circumvented the thermal and placement issues that typically arise from fitting an NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260M into a 15.6-inch notebook. With 1GB DDR3 video memory onboard, the ASUS G51J 3D attained a 3DMark®06 score of well over 11,000*, a significant leap from other 15-inch to 16-inch notebooks in the market today. Pricing and Availability The ASUS G51J 3D notebook will be available in North America soon from Amazon.com, Newegg.com and other authorized resellers. The introductory MSRP is $1699.99 USD. For more information please visit our website.
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Tech Spot | Subject: Mobile
Acer's new Timeline 4810T notebook tries to bridge the gap between a low powered netbook and a full laptop. It has a 14" screen with 1366x768 resolution a Core 2 Solo SU3500 @ 1.4GHz and 4GB of DDR3, giving it at least some power. Many will be disappointed to hear the graphics are controlled by an integrated Intel 4500MHD
onboard graphics controller but it still manages HDMI out. Drop by Tech Spot for a closer look at Acer's new Timeline.
"With so many different factors to consider when purchasing a laptop, finding the right one can be a daunting task. Portability and battery life are the current trends, along with value of course, which has brought about the recent surge of netbooks. However as I’ve said before -- and I still stand by the statement -- netbooks are great for simple tasks, but lack the power to be more than a supplement to a real notebook or desktop system. Today we will be looking at the Acer Timeline 4810T notebook, a 14-inch ultra-portable that aims to bridge the gap between underpowered netbooks and bulky notebooks, while retaining the battery longevity found in the latest generation of netbooks. The Timeline has an incredible claimed battery life of over eight hours. The 4810T is powered by an Intel Core 2 Solo SU3500 processor operating at 1.4GHz, 4GB of DDR3 memory (expandable to 8GB), a 320GB hard drive, Intel GS45 chipset with 4500MHD integrated graphics and Intel Wi -Fi Link 5100 that support Draft-N connectivity." Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Silent PC Review | Subject: Mobile
Lenovo laptops are ubiquitous in the workplace, many companies having opted for a contract with them to supply their mobile PC needs. These notebooks tend to the larger size with a matte black finish as opposed to the shiny and tiny look to most other laptops. Their new IdeaCentre Q100 breaks that mold, being the size of an external HDD (6.0" x 6.8" x 0.8") and having no fan to create noise. The drawback is the power, with a single core Atom and Intel 945GSE
providing only basic computing ability. At $299 it is a nice deal and it has a few bigger brothers including an Ion powered version which you can see in SPCR's review.
"The Lenovo IdeaCentre Q100 has unimpressive specs: an Atom 1.6 GHz CPU, 1GB of RAM, and a 160GB hard drive. What stands out is its extremely small, fanless chassis and extremely quiet operation." Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Tech Spot | Subject: Mobile
At only 3.8lbs the Averatec N3400 13.3" ultraportable sits at the heavy end of the netbook spectrum but it also houses a dual core Intel T3400, which will give you noticeably more power than an Atom. Intel's GMA4500 graphics
powers the 1280x800 display so don't expect the power of a gaming notebook but in Tech Spot's testing found it powerful enough to happily run Windows 7. That seems fairly impressive for an $800 dollar ultra portable, especially as there is very little in the way of pre-installed software.
"Netbooks have quite a few things going for them. They are extremely lightweight and portable, typically affordable, and more recent models come with full size keyboards, larger displays and great battery life. But for all their advantages and evolution in recent years, they still lack in one key category: processing power. Today we'll be taking a look at their affordable N3400 Series Ultraportable Notebook, a 13.3-inch model boasting an Intel dual-core processor and a thin aluminum shell that shares some styling cues from Apple’s MacBook Air. Weighing in at only 3.8 pounds, the N3400 is powered by an Intel Pentium Dual Core T3400 CPU operating at 2.16 GHz, 3GB of DDR2 (expandable to 8GB), a 250GB hard drive spinning at 5400 RPM, 13.3" WXGA LCD display (1280 x 800), Intel GMA4500 graphics, 802.11n Wi-Fi and a 2-cell 5000mAh batter." Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: AnandTech | Subject: Mobile
Dell has been making laptops for quite a while now, building up a reputation for the choices they offer for configuration. The new x41 is no different, offering choices on everything from the screen resolution to the CPU. At 4.3lbs with a 6 cell battery this is not a huge laptop but with a Core 2 processor inside it is not a netbook. Ars Technica took one of the more powerful versions of the x41 out for a spin, drop by and see how it went.
"Despite the rapid growth in laptop sales over the past decade, the more things change the more they stay the same. You would think with the potential to snag a piece of the lucrative mobile market, we would see more innovation from smaller companies. We do have to give ASUS credit for kicking off the netbook "revolution", but elsewhere the status quo is well entrenched. If you're okay with OS X, Apple continues to release some of the best designed laptops. On the Windows side of the equation, HP, Dell, Lenovo, Sony, Acer/Gateway, and a few others compete for your dollars. If you're looking for something affordable, however, and you don't want a netbook, you can generally eliminate many of those names. Today we have Dell's Studio 14z in our labs for testing, a reasonably affordable laptop that does a good job balancing features, design, and performance. Here's what you can get." Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: AnandTech | Subject: Mobile
AnandTech grabbed three of the most powerful laptops on the market, all powered by the new mobile Core i7 Clarksfield processors. Two of the three offer a single GTX 280M
to provide graphical power; one offers you the chance to have an SLI laptop. The benchmarks are impressive and the prices even more so, the only low numbers come from the battery lifespans. If you need mobile gaming power, these are the laptops you should be looking at.
"A couple weeks ago we looked at Intel's new Clarksfield mobile CPU. The short story is that it's the mobile equivalent of Lynnfield, except at lower clock speeds and higher prices. We provided a first look at Clevo's W870CU and compared it with a couple other high-end offerings: the AVADirect Clevo D900F and the Eurocom M980NU XCaliber. We didn't have time in our initial article to run all of our usual benchmarks, so today we want to look at the rest of the story and finish out our benchmark suite. We will also be providing detailed commentary on the design and features of the three notebooks -- something we omitted in the first article." Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Email | Subject: Mobile
Pleasanton, CA – October 12, 2009 – NextWindow, the market and technology leader in optical touch screens for desktop PCs, monitors and large-format displays, today announced that a fourth leading PC maker has begun selling a desktop PC using NextWindow touch screens. Sony this week unveiled its new touch-enabled, multi-media machine- the VAIO L Touch HD PC/TV - which includes a 24" wide screen panel. According to Sony: "With the VAIO L Series’ multi-touch screen, easy access to your PC, HDTV, DVR - your entire entertainment hub - is readily at your fingertips." Sony is the latest PC maker to select NextWindow, whose touch screens are certified by Microsoft to work with Windows 7. NextWindow is capitalizing on the global "touch PC" trend by forging relationships with the world’s largest PC makers. Several PC manufacturers already are shipping touch PCs including NextWindow touch screens, including Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Medion and now Sony, and several other PC makers are expected to launch products leveraging NextWindow touch screens before the end of this year. NextWindow is further contributing to growth in the touch PC market by establishing an independent software vendor partner program to spur development of new touch-enabled software applications. "Touch technology is not a new concept but finally there is reason to believe that a market exists for touch on the desktop," said Al Monro, CEO at NextWindow. "This idea is supported by the fact that Microsoft has made touch an important component of Windows 7, and all the leading PC makers have plans to add a touch-enabled desktop PC products to their portfolios in the not-too-distant future. With today’s announcement NextWindow now has four touch PC products in-market, a significant accomplishment that cements our position as the leading provider of touch screens to the PC market."
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: BFG Technologies | Subject: Mobile
Libertyville, IL - October 12, 2009 - BFG Technologies, manufacturer of the stunning high performance gaming/home theater system - Phobos, is excited to announce the new Deimos X-10 SLI Gaming Notebook. Deimos X-10 delivers super fast frame rates similar to an SLI desktop rig, but offers gamers the convenient portability of a notebook. Deimos X-10 can be configured with dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280M 1GB (SLI) graphics cards, which pump out ultra-lifelike graphics on the gorgeous 18.4" full 16:9 HD (1920x1080) LCD screen.
The Deimos X-10 notebook allows gamers to take full advantage of NVIDIA SLI technology in a portable form factor. With proprietary software algorithms and dedicated scalability logic in each NVIDIA graphics processing unit (GPU), NVIDIA SLI technology delivers up to twice the performance (with 2 cards) compared to a single graphics solution. "The Deimos X-10 SLI notebook is perfect for gamers and media enthusiasts who demand desktop performance but prefer the portability of a notebook," said John Malley, senior director of marketing for BFG Technologies. “Deimos X-10 comes fully locked and loaded to deliver the ultimate HD mobile gaming and multimedia experience." Deimos X-10 is powered by the Intel Core 2 Duo, Quad or Extreme processors, supports up to 8GB of DDR3 Memory, and has three drive bays for up to 1.5 terabytes of storage space (SSD/HDD). In addition to being a gamer's dream, Deimos X-10 is a multimedia powerhouse that features an available Super Multi Blu-ray reader, 5 speakers with a built-in sub-woofer, supports Dolby surround, 4 USB2.0 ports and both HDMI and DVI output ports. Deimos X-10 also ships with a free Case Logic notebook backpack. FULL SPECS BELOW Demios X-10 starts at $1,859 is available for pre-order now at www.bfgsystems.com. BFG Technologies offers a free service visit during the warranty period, and is taking 10% off the final invoice of every Deimos X-10 ordered between now and October 30, 2009. 
Ryan Shrout | Source: PC Perspective | Subject: Mobile
I have had a slight tip off on this for a while but didn't think the information was strong enough to report on yet, but enough people are verifying the rumors that I thought it was worth a post. My first indication of this news was an insider pointing me to this article on Yahoo! Games website that claims executives were showing off an NVIDIA Tegra-powered Nintendo handheld at Gamescon:
Okay, according to various “sources” Nintendo has been showing off its next generation of handheld hardware to a select group of gamesbiz bigwigs at the recent GamesCom show. Hmmm, really?
Well, maybe. But let’s run with the rumours for a while...
By all accounts the new unit is built around Nvidia’s Tegra chipset, hence the new moniker – the Nintendo “TS” (Tegra System). The Tegra is appropriately described as a computer-on-a-chip in that it integrates many functions into one slender slice of silicon. It is specifically designed for mobile devices and is scheduled to power Microsoft’s Zune HD handheld later this year. In other words, it’d be the ideal foundation for a new generation of handheld consoles, assuming that Nintendo was ever in the market for such a thing. But moving on.
Obviously Tegra has a huge performance advantage over the existing ARM processors inside the current Nintendo DS: Practically-speaking, the TS would be on a par with the Wii in terms of its processing power and graphical grunt. The new unit is set to retain many features of its immediate predecessor too – notably a DSi-style built-in camera and a higher-resolution touch-screen interface. Full backwards-compatibility is also on the cards, we’re assured.
I still think that the current Sony PSP would get the nod if these two systems were in any way benchmarked against each other - not that that is likely to be possible anytime soon. But the Tegra architecture, especially an upcoming design due later this year, would definitely offer Nintendo a big boost in 3D gaming power. 
Now, according to this story over at Bright Side of News, NVIDIA has won a contract from Nintendo for that next-generation handheld: As the time passed by, Nintendo started to work on the successor of its handheld console with a debut planned for late 2010 [Tokyo Game Show?]. According to our confidential sources, Nintendo is going to use Tegra System-on-Chip processor for the successor of DS/DSi handheld console. Unlike the current design, nVidia offered a single-chip proposal to Nintendo, a company famous for keeping the hardware platform absolutely simple.
Given the fact that Nintendo DS hardware is based upon 16-bit and 32-bit ARM cores, it looks like Next-Gen DS could be backwards compatible with the DS application library. According to our sources, all of the apps that came for old DS could run on a single ARM11 core, yet alone the next-gen CorTex-A9-based Tegra, leaving graphics subsystem to do "something smarter". If NVIDIA hopes to survive in the world of post-Fusion products (combined CPU/GPU offerings) then they will definitely need products like Tegra to win designs like this. Nintendo has sold over 100 million Nintendo DS systems and if NVIDIA does indeed power the next revision of it with a Tegra-based processor, that is a huge boost to the company's bottom line and could put the Tegra brand on its way to "capturing 50% of nVidia's revenue within the next couple of years." 
Besides these two reports of NVIDIA powering the upcoming Nintendo system, I am hearing from my own internal sources at NVIDIA that this is indeed the case. Obviously no one wants to go on record about this deal until both NVIDIA and Nintendo are ready to talk about next-generation systems, but anyone in the industry realizes that NVIDIA is in desperate need for some good news - even if it has to come in the form of leaked information. For those of you unfamiliar with what Tegra is, check out our analysis of the technology from last year. In it we detail the various processors at work in the System-on-a-Chip as well as the power consumption advantages it offers (which are crucial to a mobile gaming system from Nintendo). Further Reading:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: TECHGAGE | Subject: Mobile
The ASUS G51Vx 15" Gaming Notebook will only set you back $1000, at least with the setup that Techgage used. Sporting a Republic of Gamers logo on the outside, the interior holds a 2GHz C2D P7350, 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2-800 @ 6-6-6-18 and a GTX 260M 1GB all work towards giving you serious mobile performance. Battery life tops 2 hours, enough to get some good fragging in even without a plug handy. "To purchase a quality gaming notebook just a few years ago would have set you back at least $2,000. But the situation is far better today, and it's proven with the help of ASUS' G51Vx, coming in at $999. It comes complete with NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 260M graphics card, a great feature-set and plays most of today's games at their max detail settings with ease." Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: InsideHW | Subject: Mobile
Even with years of past models to catch up on, ASUS is soldiering along attempting to produce a wider variety of notebooks than motherboards. The latest review of one of the many ASUS mobility products comes from InsideHW, a member of the Versatile Performance series, the F50Sv. It is a 16" model with a 1366x768 LCD, hiding an Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 on a SiS 671DX+968
chipset with an NVIDIA GeForce GT 210M
to power the graphics. While that mix of components will not win it any prizes for best benchmark a PC Mark 05 of 5933
indicates that there is some power in this notebook.
"Today’s insatiable notebook market can always make room for another new model, and ASUS is producing new models almost on weekly bases. This time we present you model from ASUS Versatile Performance series (or, for rest of us something in between gaming and multimedia): F50Sv. Interesting and modern design, quality build and very decent performances are main characteristic or this model…" Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Extremetech | Subject: Mobile
These laptops embody the opposite side of the mobile scale to netbooks. They are heavy, they are hot and they will eat a battery in under an hour; they are the Core i7 based Clarksfield series. The Core i7 820QM and 720QM
will be showing up in notebooks soon and not just from extreme boutique builders like Falcon Northwest and Alienware, one is even speced at the $1400 mark. Once Arrandale hits we might see them in a more portable form, but until then drop by ExtremeTech for a look at some Clarksfield whitebooks in action.
"It's been a rough year for PC makers. New processors and chipsets were a yearly event for Intel, but the slow economy and the struggle to unload current inventory pushed back the hottest chip release for laptops since Centrino 2. The Core i7 processor, codenamed "Nehalem," created quite the buzz in the desktop community, tearing up performance charts and tempting performance enthusiasts to abandon the aging Core 2 Duos. Thankfully, every Intel chip that ends up in a desktop is usually followed by a mobile version. At the Intel Developers Forum this year, the chip giant kicked things off with three top-shelf mobile Core i7s, codenamed "Clarksfield": The Core i7-920XM (Extreme), the Core i7-820QM, and the Core i7-720QM. The launch is focused primarily on high-end and gaming laptops that are also affordable, given upcoming systems will cost less than $2,000. In speed, Clarksfield reaches new heights of performance—and we have the benchmark numbers to prove it." Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Legit Reviews | Subject: Mobile
Taken straight from the horses mouth, Intel's plans to dominate the mobile computing market have taken a huge step forward at the IDF today. Clarksfield has arrived and the three processors available offer the power of the Core i7 architecture in a mobile form. Legit Reviews were gifted with a Clevo W870CU Whitebook powered by an Intel Core i7-920XM clocked between 2-3.2GHz depending on the current processing load. The heatsinks inside are very impressive, not just to cool the CPU there is also a GeForce GTX 280M
to keep cool. Power consumption is also an issue, watching a 1 hour TV show will deplete your battery completely. On the other hand 3D Mark Vantage score of 6474 is not too bad for a laptop!
"Based on the current 45nm Nehalem micro-architecture, the Intel Core i7 mobile
lineup consists of three Clarksfield processors. The flagship mobile processor is the
Core i7-920XM Extreme Edition followed by the mainstream Core i7-820QM and Core i7-
720QM. The new platform brings the two-chip design to laptops which will increase
efficiency when compared to the three-chip design of the Penryn-based mobile
platform. With the memory controller now on the CPU and IO controlled by the PM55
Express chipset, we should see the mobile market catch up with the desktop market in
terms of performance..."
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Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Intel Press Room | Subject: Mobile
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23, 2009 – Intel Corporation introduced its revolutionary Intel Core i7 Mobile Processor and Intel Core i7 Mobile Processor Extreme Edition today, bringing Intel’s award-winning and super-fast Nehalem microarchitecture to the mobile market. These processors in addition to the new Intel PM55 Express Chipset, provide the best laptop experience for intense gaming, digital media, photos, music, business applications and other multi-threaded software that hungers for faster processing speed. The chips also boost overall performance when using several of these applications simultaneously. "With intelligent features like Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Hyper-Threading Technology and a host of others, Intel has revolutionized the laptop PC processor, delivering performance when you need it, energy efficiency when you don’t," said Dadi Perlmutter, executive vice president and general manager, Intel Architecture Group. "For the first time, mobile users can choose a laptop that delivers Internet-server like speed, right in their laps for the most demanding tasks, from intense gaming to digital video editing and social media applications." Formerly codenamed "Clarksfield," Intel Core i7 mobile processors offer Intel Turbo Boost Technology1, which can accelerate the processor clock speed up to 75 percent to match workloads, as well as better performance on highly threaded applications with the power of Intel Hyper-Threading Technology2. The new Intel Core i7 mobile processors also include two-channel DDR3 1333 MHz memory support and full 1 x16 or 2 x8 PCI Express* 2.0 graphics. Whether users are editing a video, composing a song, playing a video game or updating their Facebook* status with the latest YouTube* video craze, Intel Core i7 mobile processors adapt to provide the right processing power for the task, with more performance and flexibility to match their on-the-go needs. Laptops with Intel Core i7 mobile processor Extreme Edition support Intel Extreme Memory Profiles (Intel XMP) and Intel Extreme Tuning Utility, the ultimate tuning utility making it possible to overclock and fine tune your laptop for incredible performance and battery life optimizations. In addition, the Intel PM55 Express Chipset enables high-end workstation and gaming laptops to support features such as Intel Matrix Storage Technology, Intel High-Definition Audio, and increased I/O interfaces. Pricing and Availability
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Maximum PC | Subject: Mobile
If you picked up a first generation Android phone and are looking to hack it into something more interesting then check out this article at Maximum PC. Get root access to the Linux OS on the phone and you can do all sorts of new tricks, such as installing applications directly onto your SD card. You will also be able to make your own boot image, grab beta updates or even install a full version of Linux. Check out the walk through to see how.
""On the following pages, we're going to show you how to hack your G1 the easy way so you can do things with your phone that other G1 owners only wish they could, like install apps to an SD card. And for you old school traditionalists who like to get your hands dirty, we'll also show how you to root your G1 the old fashioned way and wade through all the necessary code step-by-painstaking-step. After it's all said and done, we'll cover some of the most popular third-party ROMs and tell you which one we're rolling with."" Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: PC Perspective | Subject: Mobile
AMD's new mobile platforms target mainstream and ultraportable users but never quite cross the line into netbook territory. The core of these platforms is the 65nm AMD Turion Neo X2 but the real star is the chipset. Netbook users are suffering with Intel's IGP as it struggles with HD video; whereas AMD's new RS780M is based on the DX10 compliant 780G chipset whose performance we are already familiar with. Check out the new face of AMD mobility in Josh's preview.
"The Tigris and "Codename formerly known as Congo" are two new notebook platforms that aim for the mainstream and ultra-portable marketplaces. While we have seen these products before, the combination of tuning and manufacturing changes allows them to fit into the mobile market. The extra boost could give AMD a nice set of weapons to further improve their marketshare in the mobile space." Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Silent PC Review | Subject: Mobile
SPCR is finding the netbook market a little crowded, but one recent release from ASUS caught their eye; the Eee PC Seashell 1005HA. Boasts of the longest untethered run time raised their eyebrows and suspicions, so off they went to pick one up. The model they tested house an Atom N280 @ 1.66Ghz along with 1GB of DDR2 and the usual GMA 900 IGP. In the end, the battery life and the 92% size keyboard won them over. "The market is littered with 10" netbook peas in a pod, not least the dozens of variants by Asus. The 1005HA seems to be special in a few different ways, mainly overall balance and fantastic untethered run time. Our first look at one since the very first netbooks. " Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: AnandTech | Subject: Mobile
The Acer Aspire One 751h-1192 model that AnandTech will set you back $399, but there are other models out there on the attractive side of $350. As they reviewed it, an Atom Z520 provides the processing power, the chipset is an Intel US15W + SCH LPC and 1GB of DDR2-667 rounds out this 11.6", 1366x768 netbook. Read the full review to see if the Intel IGP can deal with the high resolution LCD.
"Finding ways to differentiate your product in the notebook market can be difficult. Most companies are currently going with the Intel Atom N270/N280 CPU combined with the 945GSE chipset. The result is that performance is nearly identical between similarly equipped netbooks, although as we saw with the ASUS 1005HA and the GIGABYTE M1022, there are still differences when it comes to battery life and features. Acer looks to separate their latest Aspire One 751h from the crowd by bumping the screen size up to 11.6", which also has the very noticeable benefit of providing you with a 1366x768 native resolution. Here's a rundown of the features and specifications." Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: VR-Zone | Subject: Mobile
The new PROLiNK netbook has a very happy name, the Glee TA-009. An Atom N270 is paired with the Intel 945GSE
chipset and 1GB of DDR2 in a 10.1" form. When VR-Zone cranked up Battery Eater, the tiny 3-cell LiON battery managed 1hr 41min 37sec
of running time, which is not too bad for the size of the battery. See what you think of it after reading the whole review.
"Local manufacturer PROLiNK has recently announced their new netbook product which comes in the form of Glee TA-009. Let's see how good it is compared to the other mini notebook PCs/netbooks in the market." Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Hardware Zone | Subject: Mobile
For some reason there exists a laptop manufacturer that goes by the name of Suzuki and they have a new product out called the Kuiper 1562 WKS. It is a 15.6" display with a native 1366 x 768 display a C2 Duo T6400 and 4GB DDR2 667MHz with a NVIDIA GeForce G 105M
providing the graphics power. Perhaps the most noticeable thing on this laptop is the pre-installed software; you will find a Vista 64-bit Home Basic installation and software for the embedded camera ... full stop. Nothing else, no trial-ware, no funky screen controls, just a basic OS and a driver. If that interests you, drop by Hardware Zone for a look at this $1000 notebook.
"Suzuki isn't fazed by the big boys just as yet, seeing how they have introduced yet another 15.6-inch notebook with a very affordable price tag." Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Hardware Zone | Subject: Mobile
Intel's awkward replacement name for the netbook is the CULV, and the new Lenovo IdeaPad U350 would be one. It has a 13.3" LCD powered by the Intel GS45
chipset at a native resolution of 1366x768 pixels and the model for review at Hardware Zone had and Intel Pentium SU2700 which is a single core CPU @ 1.3GHz and 3GB of DDR3-1066. Hardware Zone decided by the end of their review that while the laptop was certainly good, it fell short of great because the battery life didn't live up to their expectations.
"We're starting to see more ultrathin notebooks using Intel's Consumer Ultra Low Voltage (CULV) processors, so we're pleased that Lenovo's entry, the IdeaPad U350, finally made its way to our labs. Find out from our review if this charmer can perform as well." Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: The Tech Report | Subject: Mobile
Netbooks are grand, inexpensive, flexible, light and with long battery life; seemingly the perfect mobile form factor. There are drawbacks to having an 11.1" or smaller form factor, for instance a normal sized keyboard is well over 1' long and who really wants to watch a movie or TV show on a screen that size. 16" and up and you start running into weight problems and that larger LCD looks nice but it also shortens the battery's run time. The Tech Report investigates an Acer Aspire Timeline that sits right in the middle, at a 13.3" form factor offering a higher resolution of screen and the ability to put in a slightly trimmed keyboard that still comes close to being full size. Drop by and see how well Aspire did.
"Starting at just $600, Acer's new line of 13.3" ultraportable notebooks packs Core 2 processors, 1366x768 displays, 4GB of memory, full-size keyboards, and six-cell batteries. What's not to like? A few things, actually. But there's also plenty to love." Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Ryan Shrout | Source: PC Perspective | Subject: Mobile
Sure, we told you about the news of the Tegra being the powerhouse behind the upcoming Zune HD from Microsoft, but apparently NVIDIA wanted to make a press release about it anyway. We also have known about the various technologies and processors in the tiny chip since June of 2008 - we posted an overview of the SoC that you should definitely be checking out.
With the release date just around the corner (Sept 15th) and the prices settled on (16GB: $219.99 and 32 GB: $289.99), NVIDIA is now able to toot its own horn about the whole thing: The Zune HD player, which Microsoft recently announced is available for preorder, is the first portable media player to combine HD-compatible video1, HD Radio receiver, full-screen Internet browsing, an organic light emitting diode touch screen, and Wi-Fi. These features will connect consumers to a whole new world of entertainment, while delivering excellent battery life. Working closely with Microsoft and optimizing the Tegra processor, NVIDIA has played an important role in helping to bring the next-generation Zune HD portable digital media player to market.
“Tegra provides the multimedia muscle in Zune HD,” said Michael Rayfield, general manager of NVIDIA’s mobile business. “Users will love the device’s new design, amazing multimedia features and HD video out capability. Zune HD is a must-have for anyone looking for the best portable digital media player on the market.” The Tegra chip uses eight independent processors to balance performance and power consumption in the Zune HD: 
The
Tegra is certainly impressive when considering the size of the die and
how much functionality it actually encompasses. SOC's are not exactly
new, but this one is breaking new ground with how integrated all of
this functionality is.
This is definitely the right kind of device for the Tegra to find its way into and we are pretty excited about testing one as they become available. There are still a lot of questions regarding the functionality of the unit besides playing back music and video (apps, browsing experience, etc) but I think that NVIDIA and Microsoft are going to have a winner on their hands.
SANTA CLARA, CA—AUG. 17, 2009—NVIDIA Corporation today announced that Microsoft’s new Zune HD portable media player is powered by the NVIDIA® Tegra™ processor, which gives it exceptional multimedia capabilities.
The Zune HD player, which Microsoft recently announced is available for preorder, is the first portable media player to combine HD-compatible video1, HD Radio receiver, full-screen Internet browsing, an organic light emitting diode touch screen, and Wi-Fi. These features will connect consumers to a whole new world of entertainment, while delivering excellent battery life. Working closely with Microsoft and optimizing the Tegra processor, NVIDIA has played an important role in helping to bring the next-generation Zune HD portable digital media player to market. “Tegra provides the multimedia muscle in Zune HD,” said Michael Rayfield, general manager of NVIDIA’s mobile business. “Users will love the device’s new design, amazing multimedia features and HD video out capability. Zune HD is a must-have for anyone looking for the best portable digital media player on the market.” Key to Tegra’s rich multimedia features are eight independent processors, each designed for a specific class of tasks - among them are an HD video processor, an audio processor, a graphics processor, and two ARM cores. The processors can work together or independently to minimize power consumption. The Microsoft Zune HD2 uses the following NVIDIA Tegra technology to deliver a unique visual experience: * an HD video processor dedicated to HD video, providing unprecedented picture quality and ultra-smooth, vivid movie playback with low power consumption * an ultra-low power graphics processor for a compelling and intuitive user interface * NVIDIA nPower™ technology, which optimizes system power use and enables extended HD video and MP3 playback time Based on NVIDIA’s decade of graphics leadership, Tegra processor has been engineered over the past five years to bring high performance and low power capabilities to the next generation of mobile computing devices such as portable media players, smartphones, smartbooks, netbooks and tablets. Tegra processor-based devices are delivering the experiences that today’s mobile consumers demand, with HD video playback, always-on HD Internet, and intuitive 3D user interfaces. There are 50 active Tegra processor-based design projects currently in the works today.
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: InsideHW | Subject: Mobile
The ASUS N50Vn is a 15.4" notebook with a native 1280 x 800 resolution and comes with a "Air Ionizer" button. Push the button and the notebook will purify the air around you, though it won't clean up what you choose to display on the screen. Inside the model that InsideHW reviewed you will find a C2D T5850 @ 2.16GHz, 4GB of DDR2 and a nVIDIA GeForce 9650M GT, all working to give it reasonable gaming performance. It won't beat an Alienware gaming laptop, but at a price point just over $1000 it may have the win on value.
"Lot of attention of, above all, gamers attracted ASUS with N50Vn notebook. Good gaming performance levels and acceptable price are not that common occurrence in notebook market. Because of this, a lot of potential buyers doubted that there is some sort of a catch or hidden faults in it. We got one of ASUS N50Vn models in our test lab and if something’s wrong with it you can bet that we will find what’s wrong…" Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: Overclockers Club | Subject: Mobile
If you are the proud owner of a gaming laptop, your problems are a little different than the average mobile user. You are neither concerned about weight, nor about battery life, your top concern is heat. Laptop coolers have been around for a while now, first to deal with the inefficient cooling of older laptop lines and now to cope with gaming laptops and desktop replacements. The Thermaltake Massive23 CS
may be the first one with a 230mm fan to provide the air flow, the multicoloured LEDs are just icing on the cake. Check it out at Overclockers Club.
"Processor manufacturers nowadays are working on making cooler and more efficient processors, especially for mobile applications. However, processors still generate a lot of heat, and in the cramped confines of a laptop chassis, this heat can really build up. This is why companies like Thermaltake make mobile cooling solutions, such as the Massive23 CS Notebook Cooler. This cooler is designed to raise the laptop at an angle to allow air to circulate around the chassis, as well as make the laptop's keyboard more ergonomically attractive. The fact that Thermaltake is marketing this as a "Gaming" Notebook Cooler makes me hope that it will be able to provide me with significant cooling, as well as sleek looks." Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: PC Perspective | Subject: Mobile
As some of you may have seen on the live version of PC Perspective Podcast #68 last night, the subject of Ryan's newest video review is the ASUS 1005HA Seashell. Available for less than $400, the stylish mirror finish looks great as long as you carry something to occasionally wipe
off your fingerprints. Check out the full review to see what this netbook has inside it and some handy upgrade tips here.
"For the price, the ASUS 1005HA offers a lot of very unique and interesting features that you won't find on other netbooks including support for 802.11n networking and Bluetooth 2.1 + AD2P support for wireless audio streaming. Not only that, but it has a sexy seashell design (hence the name of course) and great battery life (though not up to the 10 hours quoted by ASUS exactly) for a price under $400. There were a couple of drawbacks, notably the trackpad and overall system performance, but in terms of best in class netbook devices, this is one of the top." Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
Jeremy Hellstrom | Source: The Tech Report | Subject: Mobile
With a display of 11.6", both the Aspire One 751 vs. Gateway LT3103
are a touch too big to be called netbooks, even if the Acer does use an Atom processor. The Aspire depends on the Atom Z520 along with 2GB DDR2-667 and
the same GPU that powers the iPhone, regardless of how it is branded. In comparison the Gateway offering is powered by an A64 L11, 2GB DDR2-667 and an ATI Radeon X1270. When The Tech Report started the all important HD video playback testing, well ... "both systems are pretty much a big pile of fail when it comes to anything beyond 480p QuickTime files".
Battery life and the overall performance were more positive, thankfully.
"These two little laptops from Acer and Gateway are close cousins. They share the same 11.6" displays and nearly full-sized keyboards, and as a result, they're two of the most compelling netbooks yet. To hold one is to want one. But which is better? Let's find out." Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
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