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Intel unveils details about upcoming SSDs

Simon — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:22:49 +0000

Intel keeps the promises and as we have expected will launch its first SSD in about one months. Official info says there will be 1.8-inch X-18M and 2.5-inch X-25M models for laptops and MIDs available in 80GB and 160GB capacities with MLC technology and 32GB and 64GB SLC based models for server. Pricing is expected to be about $8 per 1GB meaning that 160GB SSD will be about $1,280 and the 80GB a $640 dollars.

New Casio photo printer

Simon — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:18:21 +0000

Casio has developed new photo printer that will print your photos and features a fold down keyboard for titling the photos from your last vacation. The PCP-1200 can print 2400 x 1200 dpi resolution photos on up to A6 size paper, and can read almost all memory cards. There is also 7 inch display for image previews. Still no info about pricing.

Archos shows new Archos 5 and 7 PMPs

Simon — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:14:26 +0000

Archos has unveiled new PMPs the Archos 5 and Archos 7 with 320GB capacity. There will be also special model Archos 5g that sport 3.5 HSDPA support along with WiFi that will be in all three models. Archos 5 will be available in 60-250GB storage capacities while the Archos 7 goes up from 160GB to 320GB. Archos 5 features 4.8 inch touchscreen while Archos 7 goes with 7 incher with the same resolution. All players can record VGA video through an optional DVR Station dock or the DVR snap-on. As for the measures the Archos 7 is just 0.63-inches thick, and the Archos 5 just 0.5 inches. Unfortunately no words on pricing and availability.

Boston Acoustics develops new iPod dock

Simon — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:37:38 +0000

Boston Acoustics has developed new iPod dock named Horizon i-DS2 with 60-watt speaker system including twin 3.5-inch full-range drivers, composite video output, USB connector and auxiliary input for connecting other DAPs and PMPs. Design is in known Apple white or in complete black colors and you can get on for just $179.99.

Sanyo’s new Full HD projector

Simon — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:33:25 +0000

Sanyo ships new projector, the PLV-Z700 featuring Full HD 1,920 x 1,080 native resolution, 1,200 ANSI lumens, 10,000:1 contrast ratio, twin HDMI 1.3b ports and variable iris that can control lens iris adjustment every 1/60th of a second. Expected to be launched in UK in October for yet unknown price.

Xplore iX104C4 tablet PC

Simon — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:30:15 +0000

Xplore Technologies has unveiled new tablet PC named iX104C4. The iX104C4 features 10.4 inch Dual Mode AllVue Xtreme display along with 1.2GHz Intel Core Duo processor, 1GB of RAM, 120GB HDD, and the usual WiFi, wWAN, Bluetooth and GPS. Unfortunately we couldn’t get the info about prices.

Lenovo launches IdeaPad U8

Simon — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:19:12 +0000

Lenovo has officially launched IdeaPad U8 at the Olympics games in Beijing and so far this will be just Asia only release. The U8 sports 4.8 inch touchscreen, Intel’s sub-3 watt processor with 2GB memory and 6GB flash storage, dual cameras, support for China Multimedia Mobile Broadcasting (CMMB) digital television via USB dongle and 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, EDGE data and China-specific TD-SCDMA 3G. The IdeaPad U8 measures 21 x 173 x 84 mm and weights just 350 grams. Rumors says that European and North American release will sport WiMAX.

New HP 2730p tablet

Simon — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:14:24 +0000

HP has launched new 2730p tablet running on Centrino 2 technology. The 2730p tablet sport 12 inch display and new inclusion of a touchpad and new jog-dial along the side for use when the tablet is in slate mode. Also there is Qualcomm’s Gobi dual EV-DO / HSPA wireless, 1.8-inch 5400RPM hard drive, 80GB SSD and ULV or LV Core 2 Duo processors. Of course don’t forget optional webcam and memory card reader and battery good for 10 hours of work.

Sony unveils new Walkman players

Simon — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:08:38 +0000

Sony has unveiled whole new collection of Walkman players at Sony’s New Zealand website. New models are NWZ-E435, NWZ-E436, and NWZ-E438 and all sport 2 inch QVGA LCD display, FM tuner, support for MP3, AAC, WMA, and Linear PCM files, weighting just 50 grams. All models will be available in 2GB, 4GB and 8GB variations and colors. However there is no info about prices and release date.

OCZ pops new Core 2.5 inch drives

Simon — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:00:49 +0000

OCZ has new models form Core Series V2 of 2.5-inch drives. New sizes are 30GB, 60GB, 120GB and 250GB and the access times are up to 170MBps read and 98MBps write. On the case you will see the mini USB port for much easier firmware upgrades. Expected prices are about the same as original Core lineup.