In the “News” category you can find information on new computer & hardware product arrivals in the U.S market.
A new low-cost mini desktop computer - the MSI Wind PC - is now available in the United States. The Wind PC is offered through NewEgg as a barebone system without RAM and hard drive. However, it does include an Intel 1.6GHz Atom processor, the Intel GMA 950 integrated graphics, 8-channel audio, six USB ports, a 4-in-1 media card reader, CF card slot, and VGA output. The MSI Wind PC barebone cost only $139.
Source: MSI Wind PC Barebone
Sapphire’s 100251SR Radeon HD 4870 X2 video card is now available for purchase in the US. The ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2-based dual core card has 2GB of GDDR5 memory, a 512-bit (256-bit x 2) memory interface, and 1600 (800 x 2) stream processing units. The video card supports ATI CrossFire, PCI Express 2.0 technology, and DirectX 10.1. The first Radeon HD 4870 X2 GPU be ordered now through NewEgg for $559.99.
Dell now offers the new Vostro 2510 business laptop, featuring a 15.4-inch display and the Intel Core 2 Duo processor. The Dell Vostro 2510 comes with the NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS 256MB graphics card, up to 4GB of DDR2 memory, up to 320GB of HDD, 1.3-megapixel web camera, a DVD burner or Blu-Ray burner, and Windows Vista OS. The 2510 starts at $899. It can be purchased now through Dell’s website.
Source: Dell Vostro 2510 Laptop
NVIDIA has announced three new desktop GeForce 9 Series graphics cards “that bring support for NVIDIA PhysX technology and CUDA general-purpose parallel computing to mainstream PC computing markets”.
Dell has unveiled the Studio Hybrid, their smallest desktop PC. The computer features Intel’s Mobile Pentium Dual Core or Core 2 Duo processors, the Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, up to 4GB or RAM, up to 320GB of storage space, and a slot-load optical drive. The Dell Studio Hybrid can be set up in a vertical or horizontal orientation, and be personalized with a choice of seven optional, interchangeable external finishes or color sleeves: Bamboo, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Slate, and Topaz. The computer runs Windows Vista OS and has a starting price of $499.
Source: Introducing the new Studio Hybrid desktop starting at only $499!
The new Dell Inspiron 518 Mini Tower desktop PC is now available for purchase. The computer features Intel’s Celeron, Pentium Dual-Core, Core 2 Duo, or Core 2 Quad processor, the Intel G33 chipset, GMA 3100 integrated graphics or ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro dedicated GPU, up to 4GB of RAM, up to 500GB HDD, and various optical drive options. The Dell Inspiron 518 starts at $349. It can be purchased through Dell’s website. The preliminary ship date is 08/13/2008.
Kingston Technology has announced it is shipping its DataTraveler 400 USB Flash drive with MigoSync software. The memory maker also unveiled the DataTraveler 100 with 16GB of storage capacity, as well as the DataTraveler 101 - a drive featuring security software and available in bold, fashionable colors.
Acer has released the Aspire X1200-U1520A, X1200-U1510A, and X1200-B1581A home theater mini PCs. The desktops include on-board NVIDIA GeForce 8200 graphics, 4GB of DDR2 memory, a DVD burner, and Windows Vista Premium OS. The Acer Aspire X1200-U1520A and X1200-U1510A have a 320GB hard drive, while the Aspire X1200-B1581A features a 500GB HDD. The Aspire X1200-U1520A and X1200-B1581A feature the AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 4850e processor. The Acer Aspire X1200-U1510A has the AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 5000+ CPU.
Hewlett-Packard has released the HP Pavilion dv7z 17-inch consumer notebook PC powered by AMD’s “Puma” mobile platform. The Pavilion dv7z includes an AMD Turion X2 Ultra, AMD Turion X2, or Athlon dual core mobile processor, the ATI Radeon HD 3200 integrated graphics or Radeon HD 3450 256MB dedicated video card, up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM, one or two hard drives for up to 500GB of storage, a DVD burner or Blu-Ray optical drive, and Windows Vista OS. The dv7z starts at $949.99.
Source: HP Pavilion dv7z 17″ Laptop
The HP Pavilion 14.1-inch dv4t, 15.4-inch dv5t and 17-inch dv7t consumer laptops, featuring Intel Centrino 2 mobile platform, and the new design, are now available for purchase.
The new AMD Phenom X4 9950 Black Edition quad core processor is now available. The 9950 BE Socket AM2+ CPU features a 2.6GHz core clock speed, an unlocked multiplier, and 4MB of cache. It is based on 65-nm production technology. The AMD Phenom X4 9950 BE, which ships with a cooling fan, costs $235.00 at Mwave.
Source: AMD Phenom 9950 Black Edition
Hewlett-Packard launched two business laptops based on AMD’s processing technology: the 15.4-inch HP Compaq 6735b and 14.1-inch 6535b. The notebooks come with the latest AMD Turion X2, AMD Turion X2 Ultra, or AMD Athlon X2 processor. The HP Compaq 6735b and 6535b have the ATI Radeon HD 3200 integrated graphics, 2GB or 3GB of RAM, up to 160GB HDD, a DVD burner, built-in web camera in some models, and Windows Vista Business OS. The notebooks start at $779.
Sources: HP Compaq 6535b Notebook PC, HP Compaq 6735b Notebook PC
Lenovo has announced the launch of the IdeaCentre K210 customizable desktop computers for consumers. The Intel processor-based IdeaCentre K210 PCs are available at Lenovo.com, retail outlets in the United States, and through Lenovo business partners. The starting price is $379 (after mail-in-rebate).
Source: Lenovo
eMachines launched a new line of affordable desktop PCs for home users and students. The new computers are the eMachines T3656, T5274, and W3653.
The MSI Wind 10-inch mini laptop is now available for purchase at Amazon.com. The notebook is priced at $499 and is claimed that “usually ships within 3 to 5 weeks”. Along with a 10″ 1024 x 600 display, the offered 2.3-pound MSI Wind model features a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom processor, 1GB of RAM, an 80GB hard drive, 3-cell battery, and built-in web camera. It runs Windows XP Home OS.
Source: MSI Wind 10-inch Mini Laptop
