Adata launched modules where the heat-spreader color was indicative of the clock frequency. The new AX3U2133XW4G10-2X is another 8GB kit in the same series, clocked at 2133 MHz and with latencies of 10-11-11-30. This kit consists of two 4GB modules, which require a 1.65V voltage and are claimed to transfer up to 34gb/s when using dual-channel mode. when the modules are under-clocked to 1333MHz, it results in timings of 9-9-9-24 at 1.5volts.
Adata has not yet revealed a recommended price.
CyberPowerPC has unveiled its latest notebook, the FangBook X7 gaming laptop. This system features a mobile Intel Ivy Bridge processor, NVIDIA GTX 600-series graphics card and a full HD screen. CyberPowerPC has opted for Intel's HM77 Express chipset, as well as Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system.
The FangBook will be released in three variants, the X7-100, X7-200 and X7-300, as listed on the website. The price for these machines start at $1299(£838) but increase quite rapidly. For instance, the laptops can be fitted with Intel's core i7-3940QM, at an extra cost of $956. if you need even more power, you could opt for the core i7-3940XM extreme edition. The 17.3-inch screen has an LED-backlight and full HD resolution. It has a non-glare finish and an integrated 720p webcam.
The notebooks comes with 8GB or 16GB Corsair vengeance memory, with NVIDIA's 4GB GTX 675M providing the system's graphics. A 64GB SATA 6Gbit/s SSD is present, accompanied by a 1TB hard drive. optimally, the notebooks can be fitted with two Intel 525 480GB SSDs in a ultra RAID configuration, which allows for speeds of up to 900MB/s, features such as 80.211b/g/n WiFi, optimus technology, a Blu-ray combo drive or DVD-burner, HDMI USB 3.0 and stereo speakers are present on the system.
Archos has introduced its new platinum tablets, part of the elements series. Three versions will be available, the Archos 80 Platinum, Archos 97 Platinum HD and Archos 116 Platinum.
Each of the tablets has a sleek aluminum chassis with an IPS screen, 1.2GHz quad-core processor and an 8-core power-VR SGX 544 graphics chip. The devices contain 2GB of memory and 8GB of storage capacity. The Android 4.1 jelly bean operating system is featured on the tablets, which have cameras on both the sides. Connectivity includes a mini-HDMI port, micro-USB 2.0 port and a micro-SD card reader, compatible with flash cards of up to 64GB. The three tablet seem to only in size, resolution and weight.
The Archos 80 Platinum has an 8-inch screen with a 1024x768 pixel resolution. This tablet is sized 200x153x9.8mm and weighs 480 grams. The Archos 97 Platinum HD has a 9.7-inch screen, complete with a 2048x1536 resolution. This model has dimensions of 242x187x9.8mm, while its weight is 670 grams. Archos 116 platinum is built around an 11.6-inch screen with a 1920x1080 pixel resolution.
The Archos 80 and 97 will be available in February at respective costs of €199 (£172) and €249 (£215). The Archos 116 will follow in April at a price tag of €349 (£300).
Micro has been able to create Triple Level Cell (TLC) chips with a capacity of 128 gigabit. The chips are manufactured using a 20nm production process and as the name suggest, are capable of storing three bits per memory cell. This combination allows for the same storage capacities to be created using just two-thirds of the chip surface. One of the downsides of the technology is that the writing speeds are rather disappointing and memory cells can be written only 750x. Through over-provisioning and wear-leveling algorithms, the durability of the chips should last over a longer period of time as well. Micron's 128 gigabyte TLC chips will predominantly be used in memory cards and USB flash drives. Micron claims that its 20nm TLS chip has the greatest data density in the world. With a 146mm² surface, the chip is roughly 25% smaller than a 128 gigabit MLC chip. Micron has yet to reveal any information regarding the first products featuring the technology.
Gigabyte has listed the new GA-E350N Win8 mini-ITX motherboard on its website. The board features AMD's E-350 processor, with the matching A45 chipset. The dual-core E-350 is a perfect foundation for users looking for an affordable and simple all-round PC for using the internet, text editing and media playback. The board can be applied in various types of systems, from small home servers to HTPCs.
The suffix Win8 shows that the board is compatible with Microsoft's latest operating system, courtesy of Gigabyte's AMI UEFI BIOS. Through UEFI,Windows 8 has access to fast boot, which significantly reduce the time it takes for the system to boot.
The GA-E350 Win8 features a heatsink with fan for the processor, as well as a small passively cooled heatsink for the chipset. The E-350 is a dual-core chip, clocked at 1.6Ghz. It has an integrated HD 6310D GPU with 80 shader units. Up to 16GB of memory can be added to the board, divided across two slots. Gigabyte has added four SATA 3 GBit/s ports, 8x USB 2.0, D-Sub and HDMI connectors. Only a single PCI-Slot is found on Gigabyte's latest creation.
The GA-E350N is likely to be priced around £78.
The U2442 is exceptionally designed with an elegant shuttle streamline design in a sleek form factor between 18.5-21mm and weighs in at just 1.59kg/1.69kg. It is powered by 3rd generation Intel core processors and NVIDIA GeForce GT-730M/GT-650M discrete graphics. The U2442 ultrabook is able to pack a 256GB mSATA SSD and a large 750GB/1TB HDD into its super slim body. The dual-storage system provides the user with speed and massive storage options. The NVIDIA GeForce GT650m/GT730M discrete graphics reaches 3DMark vantage at 9,587/8610 points. The U2442 has a dual air vent design(One for CPU and one for GPU) that efficiently eliminates heat and keeps noise to a minimum. Despite the powerful features and thin form factor, the unique venting system is able to effectively keep the notebook from overheating. It also boats an automatic light sensing backlit keyboard. This excellent feature adjusts the light to external conditions and this allows for work to get done even under low light conditions. The U2442 also provides an awesome audio and multimedia experience with a fantastic HD+ display and THX TruStudio Pro audio technology. THX TruStudio Pro groundbreaking audio technology comes equipped on the U2442 and is designed to provide outstanding performance by effectively eliminating sound distortion, enhancing volume and reinforcing even the smallest details of the sound. Enjoy high definition entertainment with HDMI 1.4 on external displays.
The Base 3D is Dune's latest media player and should offer an affordable universal media solution with 3D support. The player features the new Dune-HD portal with the Zappiti skin. It supports a plethora of audio and video formats, file types and codecs and is compatible with all recent HD audio and 3D video standards. A 3.5-inch hot-swap bay is integrated into the enclosure. The media player is based on Sigma Design's 8672 chipset, with 512MB of RAM, 256 MB of flash memory, USB 2.0, Gigabit LAN, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, SD card reader and HDMI 1.4. Dune has alos developed a compact version, called the TV-303D. The compact version does not have room for a 3.5-inch drive, but instead features a 2.5-inch bay. The Dune HD Base 3D has a recommended price of €299, £260.
CyberPowerPC has unveiled its latest notebook, the FangBook X7 gaming laptop. This system features a mobile Intel Ivy Bridge processor, NVIDIA GTX 600-series graphics card and a full HD screen. CyberPowerPC has opted for Intel's HM77 Express chipset, as well as Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system.
The FangBook will be released in three variants, the X7-100, X7-200 and X7-300, as listed on the website. The price for these machines start at $1299(£838) but increase quite rapidly. For instance, the laptops can be fitted with Intel's core i7-3940QM, at an extra cost of $956. if you need even more power, you could opt for the core i7-3940XM extreme edition. The 17.3-inch screen has an LED-backlight and full HD resolution. It has a non-glare finish and an integrated 720p webcam.
The notebooks comes with 8GB or 16GB Corsair vengeance memory, with NVIDIA's 4GB GTX 675M providing the system's graphics. A 64GB SATA 6Gbit/s SSD is present, accompanied by a 1TB hard drive. optimally, the notebooks can be fitted with two Intel 525 480GB SSDs in a ultra RAID configuration, which allows for speeds of up to 900MB/s, features such as 80.211b/g/n WiFi, optimus technology, a Blu-ray combo drive or DVD-burner, HDMI USB 3.0 and stereo speakers are present on the system.
