RSS2.0

Dell Vostro 430 is powered by the latest Intel's Core i5 and Core i7

Friday, October 2, 2009

Dell today introduced the new Vostro 430 desktop computer form factor Mini Tower. According to the manufacturer, it is focused primarily on the segments of medium and small businesses. Dell Vostro 430 is based on the new processors Intel Core i5 or Core i7 (optional) and uses a discrete NVIDIA graphics or ATI. A video also includes up to 16 GB of DDR3 RAM and hard drives up to 1 TB. Among the ports Dell Vostro 430 - 10 USB, 4 PCI / PCIe, PS / 2 and IEEE 1394a (optional). In addition, as the options offered a Blu-Ray and media card reader Dell 19-in-1.

Buy Dell Vostro 430 running Windows Vista operating system can now. And in late October, after the new version of Windows 7 will be a free upgrade operating system, said Dell. The cost of a new desktop for small and medium-sized businesses is $ 699.

ASUS EeeBox EB1501 - new Nettop comes with an Intel Atom 330 and Windows 7

ASUSTeK Computer Company is preparing a new model nettop Asus EeeBox EB1501. New platform based on NVIDIA ION, equipped with dual-core Intel Atom processor 330 with a clock speed of 1.60 GHz and the integrated graphics, Nvidia GeForce 9400M. This model will be running the operating system Windows 7 Home Basic, but not Windows Vista Home Premium.

Among other technical specifications should be noted for up to 2 GB of RAM, hard disk drive 250 GB, wireless module and Wi-Fi 802.11n, connectors VGA, HDMI, audio jack, 6 ports USB, eSATA port and multi-format card reader 5-in-1 . Another feature is the presence of EB1501 DVD recorder. However, at present it is not known whether it is built or is it an external USB optical drive. Given the operating system Windows 7, ASUS EeeBox EB1501 will be available in late October at a price not exceeding 399 euros.


Specifications of Asus EeeBox EB1501:

* Dual-core processor Intel Atom N330 (1,60 GHz)
Chipset NVIDIA ION
* Operating system Microsoft Windows Home Premium 7
* Memory 2 GB DDR2 (maximum 4 GB)
* Hard Drive 250 GB SATA 5400 rpm.
* Optical Drive DVD-/ + RW Double Layer
* LAN 1000 Mbps
* Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n
* Ports VGA, 6x USB2.0, HDMI, eSATA
* Multi-format card reader 5-in-1
* Dimension - 193x193x39 mm
* Weight - 1.2 kg

QUMO Cinema - a portable cinema

QUMO company announced sales of the device QUMO Cinema. This model was announced in the spring, it is multifunctional and Multi-format. Screen size 7 inches, with support for 16.7 million colors and a resolution of 800x480 pixels will watch their favorite movies on the go. The new processor allows you to watch video with resolution up to 1024 × 720 pixels without conversion. A special connector (Component RGB TV-out) the player can connect to your TV and watch movies in HD-quality on the big screen. The gadget has a built-in memory configurations of 8 and 16 GB, plus the possibility of expansion through MicroSDHC memory cards up to 32 GB.

The battery capacity allows you to constantly see about three feature films total length of approximately 5 hours. Panel duplicated remote control. The device is equipped with a mount and cradle the glass and the adapter 12 V from a car cigarette lighter, which makes possible the convenient use of the device in the road. Also included is supplied: Mains charger, car holder, audio cable, HD cable, USB cable, headphones, remote control, carrying case. QUMO Cinema already on sale, the recommended retail price is 7000 rubles (8 GB) and 9800 rubles (16 GB).

General characteristics of QUMO Cinema:

* Dimensions - 178h117h13, 5 mm
* Weight - 275 grams
* 7-inch display with 16 million colors irazresheniem 800x480 pixels
* Built-in memory 8 GB or 16 GB
* MicroSDHC memory card support up to 32 GB
* FM-tuner, FM-transmitter
* USB 2.0, TV out (RGB, HD), a headphone jack 3.5 mm, speaker, microphone, infrared
* Battery - Built-in lithium-ion battery capacity of 3900 mAh, 5 V
* Duration of battery life - video playback up to 5 hours, audio - up to 10 hours
* Video formats - AVI, FLV, ASF, RM / RMVB, MP4, MPG, MOV, WMV, 3GP, SWF (up to 1280x720)
* Audio formats - MP3, WMA, WAV, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG
* Image formats - JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG
* Text format - TXT (encoding Unicode)
* Range FM-waves - 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz

OpenBlockS 600 - a compact Linux-server

Company Plat'Home announced a new compact micro-server 600 OpenBlockS based operating system Linux. This miniature server consumes only 8 watts. OpenBlockS 600 based on the processor with a clock frequency of 600 MHz. According Plat'Home, a new server two times more efficient than the predecessor, and its RAM 8 times more. The device is equipped with a solid state drive with preloaded operating system Linux. Sales OpenBlockS 600 have already begun at the partner company Plat'Home Syskey. The cost of a miniature Linux-Server is $ 599.

Features of OpenBlockS 600:

* Processor PowerPC 405EX (600 MHz)
* Linux Operating System
* 1 GB of DDR2
* 128 MB flash-ROM (32 MB user available)
* Power Consumption - 8 Watts
* Slot for memory card format Compact Flash
* Connectors - 2hRJ-45, 3xUSB 2.0 (2 external, 1 internal), 2xRS-232C
* Dimensions - 133h81h31, 8 mm

Cowon iAUDIO E2: the next generation MP3 player

Company Cowon has announced the imminent appearance on Russia's market audio player iAUDIO E2. It is a compact MP3-player in the flash memory. iAUDIO E2 became the third player Cowon, with the sound support a new generation of BBE +. This software solution optimization encoded sound, designed by BBE Sounds. It recreates the characteristic warm, natural sound and acoustic detailing high level.

Among other advantages Player iAUDIO E2 - Support loseless-format FLAC. It is also noted its lightness (weight 16.6 grams) and a variety of color solutions (8 colors). The emergence of audio player iAUDIO E2 on Russia's market is expected in November 2009.

Features of iAUDIO E2:
  • Audio formats: MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, WAV
  • Memory: 2 GB, 4 GB
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Power sound (headphones): 12 mW + 12 mW @ 16 Ohms
  • / N Ratio: 95 dB
  • Power: lithium-polymer battery
  • Continuous playback time: 11 hours 30 minutes
  • Digital Interface: USB 2.0
  • Dimensions: 26,6 x 64,2 x 7,7 mm
  • Weight: 16,6 g

Cowon iAudio 9: broad codec support and TV out

Company Cowon placed on the main page of its Internet resource image of the latest model of portable media player Cowon iAudio 9, which probably can be regarded as its official announcement. The model is equipped with a 2-inch display with QVGA-resolution and the ability to record voice. While the design of this device is absolutely nothing special, the company Cowon has traditionally staked on a set of codecs that comes with the player.

This model supports playback of MP3, WMA, OGG, WAV, FLAC and APE audio formats, AVI, WMV, Xvid, and ASF video, view graphics and text files, and Flash Player to play the animation. To improve the quality of play has JetEffect 3.0 BBE +. In addition, Cowon iAudio 9 were TV Out and FM-tuner with the ability to record broadcasts. Dimensions are 42 x 95 x 8.9 mm.

Unfortunately, so far, except the data presented above, there is no information on the timing of its release, price positioning and memory capacity.

Yota Egg - a mobile access point, Mobile WiMAX

Company Yota, providing access services to wireless internet technology Mobile WiMAX (4G) in Russia, announced the release to market a new device - Yota Egg.

This is a mobile access point, which connects to high-speed wireless 4G network Yota and distributes Internet on Wi-Fi. With Yota Egg to the Internet can connect any device with Wi-Fi access, regardless of the operating system. The battery capacity of 2800 mAh can explore independently to 6 hours at low load and up to 3 hours at high load. Size is 110h61, 8h28, 3 mm, and weight - 130 grams.

Price new device - 5 990 rubles. It can be ordered from the online store Yota and from 7 October to buy in the sales and customer service mini-office sales, as well as networks re: Store and Z-Store. For individual users to connect to the Internet with Yota Egg will operate unlimited tariff Yota Mini - 900 rubles per month.

Nokia officially introduced a folding mobile phone Nokia 6350 for AT & T

Nokia Company officially announced its new folding model of mobile phone Nokia 6350, designed for the North American mobile operator AT & T and produced in two body colors - red, and graphite.

The main advantage of this model, with the words producer, is in its design, ease of use, a balanced set of functions and the presence of support 3G/HSDPA networks.

Nokia 6350 will sell for $ 29.99, subject to the signing of two agreements with the operator.

Brief specifications Nokia 6350:

  • Support communications standards: WCDMA / HSDPA 850/1900/2100 MHz, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, EDGE & GPRS Class 10
  • Dimensions: 93,2 h47, 2h17, 3 mm
  • Weight: 102 gr.
  • Interface: Series 40, 6th edition
  • Main display: 2-inch, TFT, 240x320 pixels, displaying more than 16 million colors
  • External Display: 1.36-inch, a resolution of 128x160 pixels, displaying more than 262 thousand colors
  • Camera: 2 MP
  • Memory: 52 MB internal, expandable microSD memory cards up to 16 GB
  • Communication: Bluetooth v2.1 (including the transfer of stereo sound), USB 2.0 (microUSB with the rechargeable battery), 2.5 mm audio output jack (stereo)
  • Supports A-GPS navigation

MSI GT640 gaming laptop with the processor Intel Core i7

MSI has announced a 15.4-inch gaming notebook GT640. It is based on the new Intel Core i7 processor and operating system, Windows 7 and, apparently, will go on sale until late October.

MSI GT640 is made in a spectacular black-red color and "locked up" under the modern game. He has, and high-graphics NVIDIA, and surround sound, and overclocking support functions of Turbo Boost. Otherwise, the characteristics of the notebook is quite common for mid-level gaming solutions, we can provide an expanded set of ports, including HDMI, E-SATA and Express card and drive Blu-Ray (in some models).

Specifications of MSI GT640:

  • Display: 15.4 inches
  • Processor: Intel Core i7
  • Chipset: Intel PM55
  • Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium
  • Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250M
  • Memory: up to 4 GB (DDR3 1066/1333 MHz)
  • Winchester: 250/320/500 GB
  • Optical drive: Super-Multi/Blu-Ray
  • Web-camera: 2 megapixel
  • Communication: 56K fax / modem, LAN 10/100/1000, Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / draft n, Bluetooth (optional)
  • Connectors: HDMI, USB 2.0h2, RJ11, RJ45, D-Sub, E-SATA (USB Combo), Express card, 2 x Audio
  • Cardreader XD / SD / MMC / MS
  • Battery: 6/9-elementny
  • Dimensions: 360x260x33-36 mm
  • Weight: 2,7 kg

Wi-Fi Alliance is launching a certification program

Develop a standard wireless standard, Wi-Fi 802.11n officially ended seven years after its beginning. September 30 Organization Wi-Fi Alliance launched its certification program for Wi-Fi CERTIFIED n. The updated software includes several tests the functionality of devices: simultaneous transmission of up to three streams, packet aggregation, STBC-encryption, verification of coexistence channel frequency 40MHz band 2,4 GHz.

Also changed the main logo and a series of separate designations available Wi-Fi module in the device. From the logo was removed inscription Draft, has become irrelevant, and given the separation of certified devices, depending on their functional. The updated certification program now will point to the possibility of supporting two or more channels that will run the corresponding label, which under the main logo Wi-Fi will be further disclosed dual-stream n or multi-stream n. In addition, manufacturers will be able to optionally specify the specific frequency and flow label to the device.

SmartQ5a: MID from Smart Devices running Google Android 1.5

Smart Devices Company began selling its new mobile internet device called SmartQ5a. New running software platform Google Android 1.5.

The device includes:

  • Processor Samsung S3C6410 667 MHz
  • battery capacity of 2 000 mA • h
  • OS Google Android 1.5
  • 4.3-inch touch screen with a resolution of 800x480 pixels
  • 128 MB of RAM
  • 1 GB flash memory
  • card slot format microSD (up to 32 GB, 8 GB card included)
  • Wi-Fi (802.11b / g), Bluetooth, USB 2.0 with support for host-mode
  • Size apparatus - 120h74x14 mm, weight - 150 g

New items are available so far only in China for $ 200.

Samsung Giorgio Armani (W820/W8200) Slider phone

Published official photos of image slider Samsung W820/W8200 Giorgio Armani from Samsung and fashion house Giorgio Armani. The device has a nice design, especially the stylish look smooth lines of the shell with gilt edging.

Specifications of new items include:

  • 3.1-inch touchscreen AMOLED-display with a resolution 480h800 points
  • 5-megapixel camera with flash
  • front camera for video calls
  • alphanumeric keypad
  • slot format microSD (up to 16 GB)
  • HSDPA, Bluetooth
  • digital TV tuner standard T-DMB
  • UI TouchWIZ 2.0 with support for widgets

When the device will be available and at what price, not yet mentioned. First, the novelty will be available in the market of South Korea.

33-x and 56-megapixel cameras from Mamiya

Company Mamiya does not apply to the leaders of the global photo industry, but this did not prevent it from producing high-end equipment for professionals. Today, the company announced just two medium-format professional staff: Mamiya DM56 and Mamiya DM33, which have respectively 56 and MP 33-MP matrices. Both models offer high-speed flash sync of 1 / 6000 and the threefold shutter.

Lenses for these models were developed by Schneider Kreuznach, but they are actually made by Mamiya. Their characteristics are as follows: 55 mm f/2.8 DL / S, 80 mm f/2.8 DL / S and 110 mm f/2.8 SL / S. Included with the camera supplied software Leaf Capture and Capture One of the company's Phase One, designed to work with RAW-images.
Timing appears apparatus Mamiya DM56 and Mamiya DM33 and their value is not specified, but reported that the lens will appear in the fourth quarter of this year.

LG KX195 - CDMA phone with a budget brutal appearance

Certification Center of the communication equipment at the Ministry of Informatics of the PRC on its website has posted information on a new mobile phone LG KX195, production of the South Korean company LG Electronics is designed to work on CDMA networks.

Judging by the index models - KX195 it relates to the budget sector, which in fact confirmed by its feature set. However, this phone has a custom asymmetric appearance with beveled edges, giving it a pounding.

From the functional side LG KX195 looks like this:

  • Support communications standards: CDMA 1x
  • Dimensions: 104,7 h47, 2h14, 2 mm
  • Weight: 70 gr.
  • Display: 2.1-inch, CSTN, resolution of 128x128 pixels, displaying more than 65 thousand colors
  • Sound: 32-tone polyphonic ringtones, MP3 ringtones
  • Platform: Qualcomm QSC6010
  • Other applications: Calendar, Calculator, World Clock, Notes

eviGroup MID will be powered by Intel Atom processor

Recently introduced a mobile internet device French company eviGroup may be not what was previously demonstrated in disseminated on the Internet pictures. The same source that previously distributed information and photos of the upcoming 5-inch device, said model being prepared and with more screen sizes.


According to the source of the resource pocketables, executive director eviGroup reported that the next unit of this company will not only more, but will be constructed on the basis of a series of processor Intel Atom. This is certainly a significant step forward compared to the ARM processor 11, which is installed in the Wallet MID. Of course, changing the CPU - only part of improvements planned by the company, but no other details of the source is not reported.

Automatic photographer Sony Party-shot already on sale

Sony announced the immediate availability of its automated photographer Sony Party-shot IPT-DS1, which automatically adjusts exposure, zoom and shooting settings, freeing his masters from the role of the photographer, who, during the party can become burdensome.

What would make this possible, should be in the Sony Party-shot install one of the cameras Sony Cyber-shot TX1 or WX1.

IPT-DS1 automatically rotates around its axis 360 degrees, tilts, adjusts the zoom. With Face Detection and Smile Shutter, he identifies and tracks faces in the frame, selects the appropriate mode for shooting, adjusts brightness and white balance, allowing you to take group pictures of everyone who is in the room, including the owner of the camera.

The angle of rotation is governed by the options "unlimited", "180 °" and "90 °". Angle of -21 ° / +16 ° (when using the camera Cyber-shot TX1) and -16 ° / +24 (when using the camera Cyber-shot WX1). Power Party-shot made with the aid of two AA batteries or adapter.

Secure Portable HDD from A-DATA

Company A-DATA has officially announced the first secure portable hard drive. The device, named SH93, is a heavy-duty version of the conventional portable drive. Distinguishes him only the performance of housing that meets military standard MIL-STD-810F. This model is capable of without the devastating consequences for themselves to stay at a depth of 1 m in half an hour to fall ill with the height of human growth on concrete. Manufacturer guarantees, that no housing, no information on the disk at the same time not be affected.

To make the device more reliable, and visually it is made with a very characteristic protected apparatus design. However, portable hard drives shipped and a USB-cable, for which the possibility of storing directly on the body. To protect the information and convenience provided protective measures not only physical, but the nature of the program. All discs A-DATA are supplied with applications HDDtoGO and a free 60-day trial version antivirus Norton Internet Security. Portable Drives A-DATA SH93 will be delivered in 250, 320, 500 and 640 GB versions.

Half of Acer's 2010 models will be Android-based

Resource DigiTimes, citing its usual "insider sources" reported that the company Acer in the near future plans to focus on the operating system Android. Moreover, in the next year, according to DigiTimes, at least half of the issued Acer mobile devices will be smart phones based on Android. Apparently, Acer has decided to go in the footsteps of High Tech Computer, which also pays great attention to the platform Android.

According to the source, the first Android-smartphone from Acer, known as the A1, will be released in November this year. According to unofficial data, it is a thin piece besklaviaturnogo with 3.5-inch touch screen, it is based on Qualcomm 8250 processor with a clock frequency of 768 MHz. Among the characteristics of the device - 5-megapixel camera, GPS-receiver, microSD-slot, support for Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR and Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g, as well as networks of 3G.