Acer Aspire One 532G first to feature NVIDIA Ion 2 switchable graphics

Well here's one we didn't expect to come out of MWC. Acer decided to throw some netbook news into its Liquid E press conference with the 10.1-inch Aspire One 532G -- the first netbook with NVIDIA's Ion 2. Not withstanding the addition of the HDMI port and HD display, the Pine Trail netbook has the same chassis as the previously reviewed 532h, but inside it's a whole different story -- its 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor, GMA 3150 GPU graphics, 2GB of RAM and 320GB hard drive will be joined by a discrete NVIDIA GPU. As confirmed by the press release below, it will use NVIDIA's new Optimus automatic switching technology, though it appears Acer is holding out for NVIDIA to officially launch the platform at CeBit to reveal details of the GPU -- but a GeForce G310 seems likely from the rumors. The high-def capable netbook should be available in March, but we'll be listening for a price and more news on this one. In the meantime, hit the break for a relaxing hands-on video and the full PR.

Acer Aspire One 532G: first netbook with dedicated graphics for true Hi-Def video enjoyment
Playback 1080p on external screen for viewing Hi-Def content with friends and family

2010-02-15 - The new Acer Aspire One 532G sets the netbook trend in the digital world where Hi-Def viewing online is growing dramatically. Acer presents the world's first netbook with dedicated next-generation NVIDIA® ION™ graphics acceleration enabling users to enjoy Hi-Def content online as well as playback at 720p; alternatively, connect through HDMI output to a secondary Hi-Def TV/LCD monitor for sharing Hi-Def content with friends at a larger 1080p resolution.

With up to 10 hours* of battery life, integrated Wi-Fi®, 10.1" Hi-Def LED backlit display and optional 3G, the Aspire One 532G matches outstanding performance with an ultra-compact design, offering all the power you need. Netbook users can now enjoy flawless Hi-Def web content streaming and multiple Internet applications with ease.

Flawless web Hi-Def acceleration† and Hi-Def entertainment
Go beyond simple Internet browsing to experience full high-definition video on sites like YouTube HD, Hulu and Facebook, Aspire One 532G with dedicated graphics accelerates web Hi-Def content streaming effortlessly. Enjoy smooth and flawless 3D computing, mainstream PC gaming, boost the performance of editing and converting videos, face-tagging photos and Hi-Def video playback up to 1080p via HDMI-output to HDTV; and effectively perform everyday Internet browsing, emailing, chats, photo viewing, document editing and such on the Aspire One 532G. All of these are achieved with the new Intel Atom™ N450 platform and next-generation NVIDIA® ION™ GPU with dedicated 512MB memory.

Smart power and Hi-Def performance
The Aspire One 532G makes no compromise on great performance and battery life; it mobilizes online Hi-Def computing, at the same time lowers power consumption for longer-lasting battery. NVIDIA® Optimus™ Technology intelligently, automatically, and seamlessly transitions between the powerful NVIDIA® ION™ GPU, and battery-saving integrated graphics – depending on the needs of the application – delivering great battery life and great performance when you need it.

Care-free mobile companion
Making light work of Internet multi-tasking, the Aspire One 532G needs only a single charge for up to 10 hours* of cable-free power, enabling users to stay connected and get the most on-the-go. The innovative AC adapter is travel friendly, lighter than typical adapters, saves 1/3 charging time and comes with interchangeable AC converters. No matter where you are, you can always have the right plug.

Measuring only 1" thin and about 1 kg in weight, the Aspire One 532G is available in three contemporary colors – Sapphire Blue, Ruby Red and Pearl Silver. Its compact form, fluid Hi-Def cinema and flawless Hi-Def flash video quality along with great battery life, truly realizes barrier-free communication.

This highly efficient netbook is Energy Star® v5.0 qualified and compliant with RoHS and WEEE EU directives, regulating the use and disposal of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. It also features LED backlight, making it mercury free.

The Aspire One 532G will start shipping at the end of Q1 2010.

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Source:www.engadget.com

Lenovo unleashes cut-rate ThinkStation E20 workstation on an unsuspecting public

Kids, are you a corporate buyer of CAD and DCC (digital content creation, duh!) systems looking to save a few pennies in a difficult economic environment? Well, you're in luck: we've dug up yet another demure, innocuous Lenovo with an oversized novelty handle for you, the ThinkStation E20. Shipping with your choice of an Intel Core i3, i5, Pentium, or Xeon 3400 Series processor and either Intel Core HD or NVIDIA Quadro graphics, this guy supports DDR3 memory and carries certifications from Autodesk, Siemens, Dassault Systemes, among others. If that weren't enough, the company is really pushing the green thing, with more than half of the plastic here coming from post-consumer recycled materials. Available sometime mid-month at prices starting at $599, so start save those pennies! You didn't really want that Tesla GPU anyways, did you? PR after the break.

Lenovo Combines Workstation Performance with Unprecedented Price in New ThinkStation Workstation

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – February 9, 2010: Lenovo (HKSE:992) (ADR:LNVGY) today announced the ThinkStation E20, the first in a new series of entry level workstations. Starting under $6001 the new E20 offers professionals working in computer aided design (CAD) and digital content creation (DCC) fields the performance they need at an extremely affordable price. The E20 also sets a high bar for green design by using more than 50 percent recycled plastic content.

"We've found there are a number of CAD and DCC professionals who are currently getting by on desktop PC hardware due to budget constraints," said, Mark Cohen, vice president, Enterprise Products, Lenovo. "They're running workstation-class applications and could benefit from using true workstation hardware. We designed the ThinkStation E20 with these users in mind to put true workstation performance within their reach and enable them to realize significant productivity gains associated with using the right tool for the job."

Price and Performance

With models starting under $6001, the E20 offers workstation-class performance at desktop-level prices. It comes equipped with:
Choice of the latest Intel Core i3 and i5 Processors as well as Pentium and Xeon 3400 Series Processors
Choice of independent software vendor (ISV) certified graphics solutions – Intel Core HD graphics or NVIDIA Quadro discrete graphics up to the FX1800
Support for Error Correcting Code DDR3 memory
Certifications from leading ISVs like Autodesk, Siemens and Dassault Systemes

"Users can experience certified, tested and optimized workstation solutions at near PC prices with the Lenovo ThinkStation E20 workstation, based on the Intel® Xeon® 3400 processor series or the Intel® Core™ HD graphics," said Anthony Neal Graves, general manager, Workstation Group, Intel. "Users who once relied on high-end desktops now can benefit from a real workstation experience."

Built for a Greener Environment

The ThinkStation E20 leads the PC industry in its use recycled plastics. More than 50 percent of the plastic content comes from post-consumer recycled materials. Additionally, it achieves a Gold-rating by the Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool and is GREENGUARD certified for its environmental attributes. The E20 also meets the high energy efficiency criteria for Energy Star 5.0 and features an 80 Plus Bronze Power Supply.

Pricing and Availability2

The ThinkStation E20 workstation will be available in mid-February with models starting at approximately $599. The workstation will be sold through Lenovo business partners and www.lenovo.com. For the latest Lenovo news, subscribe to Lenovo RSS feeds or follow Lenovo on Twitter and Facebook.

About Lenovo

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is dedicated to building exceptionally engineered personal computers. Lenovo's business model is built on innovation, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction as well as a focus on investment in emerging markets. Formed by Lenovo Group's acquisition of the former IBM Personal Computing Division, the company develops, manufactures and markets reliable, high-quality, secure and easy-to-use technology products and services worldwide. Lenovo has major research centers in Yamato, Japan; Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, China; and Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information see www.lenovo.com.

1) Select configure to order models with integrated graphics.
2) Prices do not include tax or shipping and are subject to change without notice and is tied to specific terms and conditions. Reseller prices may vary. Price does not include all advertised features. All offers subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice.

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Quantel SX10: Lebih Ramping dan Lega

Tubuh SX10 hanya setebal 27.8 mm, tampak lebih singset. Seri ini juga memiliki perubahan tata letak beberapa port di bodinya yang ramping itu. Sayangnya, perancangan ulang bodinya ini berefek hilangnya satu buah port USB sehingga sekarang hanya tersedia 2 USB port saja. Sebagai gantinya, SX10 menyediakan modem internal dengan dukungan 3G/HSDPA dengan slot SIM berada di balik baterai.
SX10 tetap menggunakan Intel Atom N270 dan Intel GMA950 (untuk menangani urusan grafisnya). Kabarnya, ada varian SX10 yang menggunakan Intel Atom N280. Meskipun masih menggunakan spesifikasi yang sama dengan pabrikan lain, SX10 menyediakan HDD berkapasitas 250 GB (bahkan tersedia varian lain kapsitas HDD 320 GB, yang merupakan kapasitas terbesar untuk netbook saat ini).
Jika membandingkan kinerja netbook berbasis Intel Atom N270 satu sama lain, hasilnya amat bermiripan. Karena itu, perbedannya hanya terletak pada faktor fasilitas dan desain, di samping tentu saja harga. Di sinilah Quantel hadir dengan SX10-nya. (Karuna - kontributor)

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Zyrex SKY 1812: Estetika vs Daya Guna

Zyrex Sky 1812 ini pada dasarnya adalah adik dari Sky 2712 yang kami uji bulan lalu. Bedanya, Sky 1812 adalah netbook 10 inci yang menggunakan prosesor Intel Atom, sementara Sky 2712 adalah notebook 11,6 inci yang ultra tipis dan menggunakan Intel CULV.
Selain itu, hanya warna yang membedakan keduanya. Secara desain, keduanya sangat mirip: tipis, ringan, dan terlihat gaya. Jika dihitung, Sky 1812 ini memiliki ketebalan 2,5 cm (pada keadaan tertutup) dengan bobot 1,06 kg saja. Ditambah kombinasi warna putih dan merah marun, netbook ini memang terlihat cantik.
Kami pun menyukai desain keyboard-nya terasa nyaman. Ukuran tombol sebenarnya tidak besar (sekitar 14x13 mm), namun memiliki jarak antar tombol sekitar 4 mm. Tiap tombol juga terasa empuk saat ditekan sehingga memudahkan kami mengetik dengan cepat. Satu-satunya hal yang menyulitkan adalah penempatan tombol Fn di sisi bawah paling kanan; tempat yang biasanya menjadi posisi tombol Ctrl.
Sedangkan di sisi mesin, Zyrex 1812 ini sudah menggunakan Intel Atom N280 yang memiliki kecepatan 1,66GHz. Ini sedikit lebih baik dari kebanyakan netbook yang masih menggunakan Atom N270 berkecepatan 1,6 GHz. Kerja prosesor tersebut dibantu memori DDR2-800 1GB dan harddisk SATA 120GB. Kombinasi ini menghasilkan performa yang bagus, termasuk ketika dibandingkan dengan netbook sekelas seperti Gigabyte Book Top M1022.
Soal fasilitas, netbook ini tampil biasa saja. Fasilitas standar ala netbook sudah tersedia, seperti WiFi, slot memori, webcam, ethernet, VGA Out, serta USB. Namun tiga fasilitas terakhir dengan catatan khusus; dan mungkin di sinilah konsekuensi terbesar dari desain super tipis netbook ini. Pasalnya, port Ethernet dan VGA Out harus menggunakan konektor khusus yang terhubung ke sebuah port khusus di sisi belakang netbook. Jadi jika konektor tersebut rusak atau tertinggal di rumah, sudah terbayang repotnya. Kerepotan lain adalah saat Anda ingin memasang flashdisk, karena port USB di netbook ini hanya dua buah dan itu pun berada di sisi belakang netbook.
Desain tipis juga mengharuskan netbook ini menggunakan baterai berukuran 3400 mAh, sedikit di bawah netbook sekelas yang biasanya memiliki kapasitas 4400 mAh ke atas. Ini berefek pada daya tahan baterai. Ketika digunakan untuk memutar video HD, netbook ini hanya mencapai durasi 2 jam 43 menit. Karena netbook lain rata-rata mencapai angka 3 jam, nafas Zyres 1812 memang tergolong pendek.
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Sebagai produk yang berkaitan dengan gaya hidup, netbook memang harus tampil cantik. Itulah hal yang coba dikejar Zyrex melalui Sky 1812 ini, dan kami pikir mereka sukses melakukannya. Sayang hal itu harus dibayar dengan kerepotan dan keminiman dari sisi fasilitas. Netbook ini sendiri dibandrol dengan harga Rp. 4,5 juta, yang menempatkannya di segmen menengah di jajaran netbook saat ini. (Wisnu Nugroho)

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Dell's Inspiron Zino HD on sale now in America: starts at $229, doubles as an HTPC

Dell has taken its sweet time in bringing the 7.75- x 7.75- x 3.5-inch Inspiron Zino HD to market, but just 24 hours after it made its market debut across the pond, this little zinger is finally available to the Yanks in attendance. Starting at just $229, the mini PC is far more exhilarating than most ho hum nettops. Oh sure, the base configuration is fairly unexciting, but thankfully Dell enables you to add up to 8GB of memory, a 1.8GHz dual-core AMD Athlon Neo X2 6850e CPU, up to 1TB of HDD space, an optional Blu-ray drive, a 512MB ATI Radeon HD 4330 discrete GPU and WiFi to the mix. 'Course, speccing it out will obviously raise the price substantially, but it's always nice to see more power than anticipated within such a minuscule box. Of note, Dell also mentions that an optional TV tuner, wireless keyboard and mouse are available, but at least for now, the TV tuner is nowhere to be found in the configuration pages. Other inclusions are a 4-in-1 card reader, four USB 2.0 sockets and a pair of eSATA ports. Who says HTPCs have to breathe fire?

Update: We've just heard that the TV tuner won't be available at launch (sounds a lot like what happened with the Mini 10), so there goes those dreams of immediately gratifying your urge for a new HTPC of the smallest scale.

Source:www.engadget.com

Razer Imperator gaming mouse ships with adjustable side buttons, disdain for southpaws

Tired of getting shafted, lefties? Never gets old, does it? At any rate, Razer is momentarily stepping away from its ambidextrous ways in order to craft a mouse that fits especially well in the hands of righties. The new Imperator gaming mouse houses the same 3.5G laser sensor that has become common on the outfit's critters of late, but this one includes a smattering of "adjustable side buttons" that can actually slide and lock into place wherever you find them most comfortable. It's up for order now for $79.99 (or €69.99 for those across the pond), and if the gallery below doesn't get you close enough, a demonstration vid is just past the break.

Source:www.engadget.com

Core i7 iMacs showing up DOA -- including ours

Apple's new Core i7-based iMac might be a performance monster, but it looks like the whole family's having some problems getting out of the gate: in addition to the previously-noted performance issues with the Core 2 Duo models, a quick glance across Apple's support forums and on other Mac boards around the web reveals that some machines are showing up DOA and / or with cracked screens. We're a little more familiar with the DOA issue, since the new i7 we just bought doesn't boot at all, but the cracked screen issue seems to be equally common and mostly affecting the bottom left corner, from what we can tell. Now, our review Core 2 Duo 27-inch iMac is perfectly fine, and Chris Ziegler's new Core i7 machine doesn't have any problems either, so these obviously aren't universal issues, but if you're about to stick one of these under the tree for someone it might be wise to do some surreptitious testing first.

Source:www.engadget.com

Samsung's Ubicell CDMA base station going 3G in 2010

We're all for upping our cell service in-home, so a few cheers to Samsung for upgrading its Ubicell personal CDMA base station to 3G. Joining the femtocell party in 2010, all we know beyond its primary directive is built-in GPS for more accurate E911 calls. Mum's the word on price, carriers, or any more definitive launch date. The last Ubicell (pictured) was launched with Verizon, so nah, we wouldn't be the least bit surprised if this one here followed in its ancestor's footsteps.

Source:www.engadget.com

Cray Jaguar leaps past IBM Roadrunner as world's fastest supercomputer and pun generator (video)

Cray has finally clawed IBM back from the lead position on the Top500 Supercomputer chip-measuring contest. After just missing out on the title to IBM's Roadrunner last year, Cray's XT5 supercomputer (aka, Jaguar) at Oak Ridge National Lab in Tennessee received an update from quad- to six-core Opteron processors to boast a 2.3 petaflop per second performance peak (theoretical) and 1.75 petaflops as measure by the Linpack benchmark; a feat requiring almost a quarter million AMD cores. IBM's Roadrunner, the very first supercomputer to race past the petaflop threshold, managed just 1.042 petaflops by comparison. Remember, one petaflop per second is equivalent to one quadrillion calculations per second. Of course, chip makers put their own spins on the list by noting that 4 of the top 5 systems depend on AMD for performance while Intel can be found powering 402 of the Top500. Video of the AMD processor upgrade procedure can be found after the break

Source:www.engadget.com

Google Navigation hacked onto T-Mobile G1

It's always a good sign when a device-specific product release becomes the focal point of the XDA development community: it means you've got a winner on your hands. Not that anyone ever doubted the intense demand for Google's new turn-by-turn Navigation introduced exclusively on Motorola's DROID. No more. Brave souls have now tweaked the original code to run on the original Android device, the HTC G1 running on T-Mobile. Anecdotal reports suggest that it's working great -- a good sign that we'll see a cooked ROM unveiled just as soon as feverish fingers can package the new code

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ASUS delivers Eee PC T91MT to Amazon.com, completes world tour

It was only two weeks ago when the ASUS T91MT -- the first-ever Windows 7 convertible netbook -- dropped by Amazon's German site, and now the Eastern wind from Taiwan has finally reached US soil. Amazon.com buyers are offered pretty much the same configuration as their European counterpart: Intel Atom Z520, 8.9-inch multitouch swivel screen, 1GB RAM and Windows 7 Home Premium. While there's only one color option available for now, those who're cool with white will be spoiled with a 32GB SSD -- twice as much as the German version yet $200 cheaper. Any students out there going to pick one of these up for some improved note-taking before Christmas exams?

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Source:www.engadget.com

Entelligence: Seven on 7

Entelligence is a column by technology strategist and author Michael Gartenberg, a man whose desire for a delicious cup of coffee and a quality New York bagel is dwarfed only by his passion for tech. In these articles, he'll explore where our industry is and where it's going -- on both micro and macro levels -- with the unique wit and insight only he can provide.

This was a big week for Microsoft, as Steve Ballmer took the stage in New York and formally introduced Windows 7 to the world. It was almost a little anti-climactic: the OS has been finished and shipped to OEMs for months, while developers and pretty much any enthusiast who wanted a copy has one by now. Still, this is the week that Microsoft takes the message and OS to the mass market and the PC holiday sales system formally kicks off. I've held back from writing about the OS for the most part, but here's seven things about Windows 7 -- three features that I think are over-hyped and four things that make 7 something worth purchasing, either as an upgrade or as part of a new PC.


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Download Windows 7 Theme from Microsoft

Microsoft telah merilis serangkaian tema baru untuk Windows 7. Tema-tema ini terutama merek produk dan dapat juga dikatakan sebagai tema yang disponsori. Merek ini termasuk Coca-Cola, Ducati, Porsche, Gears of wars, Ferrari, Avatar, Infiniti, Pepsi dll. Nuansa promosi terlihat jelas dari wallpaper yang dikemas dari masing-masing merek.

Microsoft juga merilis serangkain tema baru yang mewakili tiap-tiap negara. Ada 20 Tema yang mewakili tiap dari 20 negara. Sayang Indonesia belum termasuk dari 20 tema yang dirilis tersebut. Tema yang mewakili nama negara tersebut dikemas dengan Wallpaper dari negara mereka masing-masing.

Tema yang dapat anda download termasuk Desktop Background, Screen Saver, Window border color dan Sound Scheme. Untuk menggunakannya juga sangat mudah, setelah anda memilih tema yang anda sukai selanjutnya tinggal download dan setelah selesai cukup dengan double click saja maka akan langusng terinstall secara otomatis

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