Guys from HotHardware are claiming that this photo reveals new, long anticipated Eee Desktop, Asus’ new Eee PC project. So far there are not much info, jut the look that resembles on some game console and we are assuming that specifications will be at least the same as in Eee PC lappie. As rumors say we can expect official release somewhere in mid Q2.
Sony has unveiled new music player Rolly with interesting design. Available in various colors this cutie has 1GB of storage space for your music, support for ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus/MP3/AAC formats, and two tiny speakers 20 mm in diameter and 180 degrees opposed to the left and right ends of device and it can dance in the rhythm of music you are playing. Also, it is equipped with Bluetooth and A2DP/AVRCP. You can get it from April 19th in Japan for ¥40,000, about $400 bucks. Curious to see what how does it work? Check out the video.
Dell has released new Inspirion 1525 laptop line with Blu-ray drives included. Basic configuration will sport 1.83GHz Core 2 Duo T5550 processor, 1GB of RAM, 80GB hard disk, GMA X3100 graphics and Blu-ray combo drive and it is yours for $879. If you give another $200 you will get Blu-ray burner and HDMI output to enjoy in 1080p HD glory. Available right now worldwide so go grab it!
Industrial design firm ChauhanStudio has presented new Humax LCD TV concept. As you can see from the photo design is almost like we are back in 1970s. Unfortunately we don’t have any additional info, just that the Humax will be shown at Zona Tortona design show in Italy this April.
Kodak has a new trio of EasyShare photo frames with special “Quick Touch” borders that let you scroll photos by sliding your finger along the border. Also “Quick Touch” borders gives you control over all frame’s functions. Two models M820 and M1020 boasts 8 and 10 inch display screens, 128 MB built in memory with slots for memory cards, and audio and video support. Third model, P720 model feature 7 inch display and has just basic photo frame functions. All three models will be available from April with $120 (P720), $180 (M820), and $230 (M1020) prices.
PC Perspective has benchmarked AMD’s fastest processor Phenom X4 9850 and as results says it is really worth the money. Any true gamer will enjoy the full and fantastic experience in games with new Phenom X4. However AMD Phenom X4 9850 is still not able to dominate over the Intel quad-core processors. Closest competitors of Intel products are Intel Core 2 Q6600 and Q9450. Maybe it is not the fastest CPU but with the B3 stepping AMD was able to fix the TLB error, increase the clock speed to 2.50 GHz and raise memory controller clock rate enough to boost performance across nearly all benchmarks PC Perspective has made.
HP released full specifications for upcoming UMPC 2133 and now we know that the device will sport VIA 1.2GHz C7-M processor, VIA Chrome 9 graphic chipset, 120GB drive, 1GB RAM and Vista Home for $600. Of course, you can choose 1.6GHz processor, MS Vista Business and 2GB of RAM, Bluetooth and a bigger battery for $749 dollars, and there is mysterious $549 model that has the same specs as the $600 unit, but looks to be running SuSE Enterprise linux.
We have new SSD with “world’s thinnest” claim and should we say it starts to be boring. This time Super Talent ships new 256GB FSD56GC25H SSD that is just 12.5 millimeters thick making it completely incompatible with a bunch of laptops that can only handle drives that are 9.5 millimeters thick. However if you are still interested in specs the drive has 0.1 ms access times, 65MB/sec sequential read speeds and 50MB/sec sequential write speeds and fitted into nice and lightweight aluminum enclosure.
Microsoft’s super cool Surface technology is what we all expect to see in hands and now we have some new info. Tom Gibbons, the MS VP in charge of Specialized Devices and Applications said that Microsoft will not release Surface anytime before 2011 and still there is no special testing versions for T-Mobile and Harrah even that already have been seen some promotional appearances. In case you are new, Surface is a computer built into a coffee table, and its 30-inch screen is controlled by touch rather than by a mouse or keyboard the commercial version will be priced between $5,000 and $10,000.
Panasonic has announced new Toughbook 19, Convertible Tablet PC that will feature Intel Core 2 Duo U7500 processor with 1 GB SDRAM, 80GB hard disk, 10,4 inch touchscreen display as well as 10.4 inch Tablet Display version with 1024 x 768 (XGA) resolution. There is also battery good for about seven hours of up-time, optional integrated WWAN/GPS and 2 megapixel webcam and a magnesium alloy case. Looks like machine almost impossible to destroy. Curious about price? Well, $3,199 and up depending on your choices.
