Archive for: January 2008

SanDisk To Boost Capacity of USB Flash Storage

Filed under: Microsoft News - January 7, 2008

sandisk_logo5 SanDIsk today announced at the International CES that it is increasing the storage capacity of it’s top selling products, the Sansa Clip and the Sansa View. According to SanDisk, the Sansa Clip (originally 2 GB) is now going to be selling in 4 GB capacity, while the Sansa View will be increasing from 8 GB to 32 GB.

The newly revised products will ship to retail outlets starting next month, the Sansa Clip will sell for $79.99 USD at retail, and the Sansa View will sell for $349.99 USD.

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Archive for: January 2008

Intel Unveils 16 Next-Generation Processors

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Intel_logo_51211699 Today at the 2008 International CES Intel Corporation unveiled 16 products, including the company’s first 45 nanometer (nm) processors for Intel Centrino Processor Technology based laptops.

All of these new chips include the company’s new transistor formula and 45nm manufacturing process that boost a PC’s speed, reduces power requirements, saves on battery life, helps the environment and comes in smaller packages for more fashionable and compact computer designs. With the introduction of the new processors, Intel will be offering a total of 32 desktop, laptop and server processors based on these industry-leading innovations.

Intel also highlighted how it will take advantage of its transistor and manufacturing advances …

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Archive for: January 2008

Windows Home Server: New Features On The Horizon

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WHS_LOGO Attendees of this week’s 2008 International CES will be introduced to Windows Home Server Power Pack 1. The new software in Power Pack 1 for Windows Home Server compliments a range of enhancements for customers who have already embraced Windows Home Server since it’s launch last November.

With Power Pack 1, the Windows Home Server Connector software for home computers is compatible with 64-bit editions of Windows Vista. This update release also provides a new way to protect data, in case of a disaster such as a fire or theft, by enabling the backup of a home server to external storage. In addition, Power Pack 1 …

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Archive for: January 2008

NVIDIA Announces Hybrid Technology for the PC

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NVIDIA_Corporate_Logo Today at the International CES in Las Vegas, NVIDIA announced the industry’s first hybrid technology for PC Platforms called "Hybrid SLI". The new technology addresses two key issues: Increasing graphics performance and reducing power consumption. NVIDIA Hybrid SLI technology will be incorporated into a wide variety of graphics and motherboard desktop and notebook products that the company is rolling out for both AMD and Intel based desktop and notebook computing platforms throughout 2008.

“From the introduction of programmable GPUs to the rapid adoption of our multi-GPU SLI technology, NVIDIA has repeatedly pioneered and innovated to solve difficult problems for the industry. We believe Hybrid SLI technology is one …

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Archive for: January 2008

AMD Introduces ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3000 Series

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AMD_logo AMD today at the International CES announced the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3000 series, a new family of discrete graphics for high-definition gaming and video in notebook PCs. The initial offerings consist of ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3400 series and ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3600 series. ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3000 series allows notebook users to experience the full power of HD through graphics processing designed to satisfy the most demanding mobile users at work and play. Featuring the latest industry-standard technologies, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3000 series is optimized for the forthcoming AMD notebook platform, code-named “Puma”, to deliver The Ultimate Visual Experience™.

“ATI Mobility Radeon …

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