Earth Trek has a new world champion in the smallest projectors. This Chinese company has created a projector that measures about 4×2 inches and can display a 22 inch diagonal image. Also, this projector packs microSD slot, A/V input, 3,5mm jack and built in speaker. Unfortunately there is no word about prices and availability.
Tranquil PC has introduced new Harmony home servers based on Intel’s Atom chipsets. Two new models, T7-HSAi and T2-WHS-A3i features Ethernet port, four USB 2.0 ports, 512MB or 1GB RAM options, and running Windows Home Server. The T7-HSAi can store single 3.5-inch drive or two 2.5-inch drives while T2-WHS-A3i up to two 3.5-inch drives. Base configuration starts with 500GB storage capacity and cost $550 US for T7-HSAi and $590 US for T2-WHS-A3i.
Samsung has announced the company’s first 256GB SSD. This MLC-flash SATA II drive features 200MBps read and 160MBps sequential write speeds. So far we only know that it will be available in stores by the end of September with promise for a 1.8-inch version in Q4 of 2008.
Brando has announced the world’s smallest 2.4GHz wireless mouse. Measuring 68 x 38 x 28mm Tiny 2.4Ghz Wireless Mouse weights just 32 grams and can work about 70 hours and within a range of 23 feet. Also it boasts 400 / 800 / 1600 dpi and 3200fps and ships in two colors black and silver. Available right now at Brando web store for $29.
Eizo has new high-end monitor the 24-inch FlexScan HD2452W. It boasts full WUXGA resolution, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 450Cd/m2 brightness, 16ms response rate, two HDMI ports and 24p mode for Blu-ray disks. Available in Japan from June for about $1,250 bucks.
Gamers should pay attention now - Alienware has relaunched Area-51 ALX desktop with new hardware - 3.2GHz Core 2 Extreme QX9770 that can be overclocked to 4GHz, space for twin NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GPUs or an ATI CrossFireX configuration with dual ATI Radeon 3870 X2 cards, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, dual Ethernet ports, an optional Blu-ray burner, enough hard drive space and special High-Performance Liquid Cooling to keep everything under proper temperature. Now check out your wallets, the Area-51 ALX desktop will cost you just $5,549 for starting configuration.
Corsair announced today that Corsair Labs has set the world record for the highest achieved DDR3 frequency. Corsair Labs achieved an astounding speed of 2462MHz at CL=9 with a single-rank 1GB module. The test has been verified and validated by CPU-Z, and this new world record eclipses all previous CPU-Z validated memory benchmarks. The record was set using Corsair’s DOMINATOR DDR3 memory module paired with Asus P5E3 Premium motherboard based on the Intel X48 chipset. This is now the highest achieved DDR3 frequency of all time. And in case you want to get it be ready to cash out over $200 per module.
Rumors says that NVIDA will unveil info about next generation of GPU codenamed D10U. The launch will be managed via two separate graphics cards, currently named GeForce GTX 280 (D10U-30) and GeForce GTX 260 (D10U-20). The GeForce GTX 280 enables all the powers of the processor, with all 240 “unified stream processors” integrated into the die enabled, while the 260 will only enable 192. The cards both support three-way SLI, and there is integrated PhysX support. NVIDIA documentation claims these second-generation unified shaders perform 50 percent better than the shaders found on the D9 cards released earlier this year. Expected launch is around June 18th.
Chinese Bestlink unveiled cheap ultra portable PC, Alpha 400. This Linux based UMPC features 400 MHz CPU, 7 inch display, 128 MB RAM and 1 or 2 GB flash memory and 32GB SD card, Ethernet port and optional WiFi dongle. And price? Just $250 bucks.
Logitech has a new Bluetooth wireless speakers, Pure-Fi Mobile. The A2DP stereo will play 12 hours on batteries and can work as a speakerphone with its built-in noise canceling mic. There is option to charge it via USB cable or wall jack and there is aux-in jack when wireless is not your style. Price $150 dollar and will be available in June.
