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| Computers : ASUS Motherboards Ready for Next-Generation Intel Quad-Core Processors |
| Posted by Director on 2006/11/25 20:17:56 (774 reads) |
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Fremont, CA: November 16, 2006 – ASUS, the worldwide motherboard leader, today announced motherboards that support Intel's latest Quad-Core processors.
"As the leading motherboard manufacturer, our customers have come to expect the latest solutions from us," said Joe Hsieh, Director of ASUS Motherboard Business. "Our series of quad-core ready motherboards once again proves our leadership position for the newest and most advanced processors."
ASUS Motherboards Support High-Performance Quad-Core CPUs
ASUS today offers a wide range of high-performance motherboards that can take advantage of Intel's latest quad-core processors. Providing awesome performance for thread-intensive games and applications of today's and tomorrow, the cutting-edge quad-core processors offer a significant performance boost while providing a platform that is more energy efficient.
Extreme Performance for Games and Applications
Tests show that a Core™2 Duo Extreme quad-core processor running on an ASUS motherboard (P5WDH) resulted in PCMark05 and 3DMark06 scores that are 25.6% and 9.4% higher than when running a similarly clocked Core™2 Duo processor with two cores. This shows that a combination of ASUS' motherboards with Intel's latest Core2 Extreme Quad-Core CPU produces extreme and unrivalled performance.
Quad-Core Ready Motherboards
Below are ASUS' motherboards that are currently quad-core ready. ASUS will always stay in step with the latest developments and provide hardware and firmware for optimal quad-core performance and functionality. More quad-core ready ASUS motherboards are expected to be announced soon.
Motherboard Model | Platform | Bios Version Required | Intel Chipset | P5WDG2 WS Professional | Intel 975X/ICH7R | BIOS 0408 and later | P5W64 WS Professional | Intel 975X/ICH7R | BIOS 0215 and later | P5W DH Deluxe | Intel 975X/ICH7R | BIOS 1403 and later | P5B Deluxe/WiFi-AP | Intel P965/ICH8R | BIOS 0709 and later | P5B Deluxe | Intel P965/ICH8R | BIOS 0709 and later | P5B | Intel P965/ICH8 | BIOS 0509 and later | P5B-E | Intel P965/ICH8R | BIOS 0601 and later | P5B-E Plus | Intel P965/ICH8R | BIOS 0108 and later | P5B-V | Intel G965/ICH8 | BIOS 0403 and later | P5B-VM | Intel G965/ICH8 | BIOS 0402 and later | P5B/TeleSky | Intel P965/ICH8 | BIOS same as P5B, MP: 11/E | P5B-VM DO | Intel Q965/ICH8DO | MP: 11/M | NVIDIA Chipset
| Striker Extreme | nForce680i SLI | MP: 11/8 | Striker | nForce680i SLI | MP: 11/E | P5N32-E SLI | nForce680i SLI | MP: 11/8 | P5N-E SLI | nForce650i SLI | MP: 11/M |

Ranks in Business Week InfoTech 100 for the 8th straight year, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (TSE:2357) is a leading provider of 3C total solutions. Its product portfolio includes notebooks, motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, information appliances, desktop PCs, servers, wireless solutions, mobile phones and networking devices. With strong engineering capability, ASUSTeK won 1706 awards in 2005, translating to more than 4 awards per day. The company is the perennial leader of the motherboard and graphics card industries and a top 4 maker globally for notebooks.
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| Computers : Microsoft’s Zune Delivers Connected Music and Entertainment Experience |
| Posted by Director on 2006/11/25 19:52:26 (742 reads) |
Built-in wireless technology lets consumers share experiences device to device. Editors' update – Sept. 28, 2006 – Some references to "FM tuner" have been corrected to read "FM transmitter." REDMOND, Wash. — Sept. 14, 2006 — Marking the next big milestone for its Connected Entertainment vision, Microsoft Corp. today unveiled details of the first products to be released under its Zune™ brand. Designed around the principles of sharing, discovery and community, Zune will create new ways for consumers to connect and share entertainment experiences. The Zune experience centers around connection — connection to your library, connection to friends, connection to community and connection to other devices. “The digital music entertainment revolution is just beginning,” said J Allard, vice president, design and development, at Microsoft, who is leading the charge for building the family of Zune products. “With Zune, we are not simply delivering a portable device, we are introducing a new platform that helps bring artists closer to their audiences and helps people find new music and develop new social connections.” The Zune Experience Available this holiday season in the United States, Zune includes a 30GB digital media player, the Zune Marketplace music service and a foundation for an online community that will enable music fans to discover new music. The Zune device features wireless technology, a built-in FM tuner and a bright, 3-inch screen that allows users to not only show off music, pictures and video, but also to customize the experience with personal pictures or themes to truly make the device their own. Zune comes in three colors: black, brown and white. Every Zune device creates an opportunity for connection. Wireless Zune-to-Zune sharing lets consumers spontaneously share full-length sample tracks of select songs, homemade recordings, playlists or pictures with friends between Zune devices. Listen to the full track of any song you receive up to three times over three days. If you like a song you hear and want to buy it, you can flag it right on your device and easily purchase it from the Zune Marketplace. Zune makes it easy to find music you love — whether it’s songs in your existing library or new music from the Zune Marketplace. Easily import your existing music, pictures and videos in many popular formats and browse millions of songs on Zune Marketplace, where you can choose to purchase tracks individually or to buy a Zune Pass subscription to download as many songs as you want for a flat fee. To get started with great music and videos out of the box, every Zune device is preloaded with content from record labels such as DTS, EMI Music’s Astralwerks Records and Virgin Records, Ninja Tune, Playlouderecordings, Quango Music Group, Sub Pop Records, and V2/Artemis Records. Zune Accessories To enhance the Zune experience, three accessory packs help Zune users enjoy their music where they want to, at home or on the road. The packs and the individual accessories, all designed exclusively for Zune, will be available at launch: • | The Zune Car Pack includes everything needed to hit the road with a Zune device, such as the built-in FM transmitter with AutoSeek and the Zune Car Charger. | • | The Zune Home A/V Pack enhances your experience in the home through five products that integrate Zune with the TV and music speakers: Zune AV Output Cable, Zune Dock, Zune Sync Cable, Zune AC Adapter and the Zune Wireless Remote for Zune Dock. | • | Zune Travel Pack is a set of five products designed to keep friends and family entertained on the road: Zune Premium Earphones, Zune Dual Connect Remote, Zune Gear Bag, Zune Sync Cable and the Zune AC Adapter. |
Providing consumers with additional options to customize and personalize their Zune experience, Microsoft is also working with leading accessory manufacturers Altec Lansing, Belkin Corp., Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO), Dual Electronics, Griffin Technology, Harman Kardon and JBL, Integrated Mobile Electronics, Jamo International, Klipsch Audio Technologies, Logitech, Monster Cable Products Inc., Speck, Targus Group International Inc. and VAF Research The Future is Bright In addition to the features available at launch, built-in wireless technology and powerful software provide a strong foundation to continue to build new shared experiences around music and video. As Zune evolves, the device can be easily updated. The Zune software on your PC will let you know when these updates are available for download. About Zune Zune is Microsoft’s music and entertainment platform that provides an end-to-end solution for Connected Entertainment. The Zune experience includes a 30GB digital media player, the Zune Marketplace music service, and a foundation for an online community that will enable music fans to discover new music. Inspired by the vast and varied community of music fans, Zune focuses on helping emerging artists shape the digital canvas. Zune is part of Microsoft’s Entertainment and Devices division and supports the company’s software-based services vision to help drive innovation in the digital entertainment space. More information can be found online at
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/zune. About Microsoft Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. Note to editors: If you are interested in viewing additional information on Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft® Web page at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass on Microsoft’s corporate information pages. Web links, telephone numbers and titles were correct at time of publication, but may since have changed. For additional assistance, journalists and analysts may contact Microsoft’s Rapid Response Team or other appropriate contacts listed at
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/contactpr.mspx. |
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| Computers : Creative Launches Dazzling New Range of High-Fidelity Docking Speaker Systems Perfect for MP3 Music Listening |
| Posted by Director on 2006/11/25 19:47:22 (764 reads) |
X-Fi® Sound System Z600, PlayDock® Z500 and TravelSound® ZEN V Are Ideal Companions for Digital Entertainment SINGAPORE - November 20, 2006 - Creative (NASDAQ: CREAF), a worldwide leader in digital entertainment products, today announced an exciting new range of high-fidelity speaker systems with the Creative X-Fi® Sound System Z600, Creative
PlayDock® Z500 and the Creative
TravelSound® ZEN V docking speakers. Offering the best in innovative design and high quality audio performance, they bring listening experience to greater heights and music closer to users. The stylish Creative
X-Fi Sound System Z600 is integrated with the award-winning X-Fi technology that dramatically improves users' listening experience by bringing MP3 music to the X-Fi Xtreme Fidelity™ standard. The compact design of the Creative
PlayDock Z500 and Creative
TravelSound ZEN V docking speakers makes them conducive for travel or any outdoor activities. Family and friends can enjoy music and videos together either during vacations or in the comfort of a home setting. Creative X-Fi Sound System Z600
The Creative
X-Fi Sound System Z600 allows users to dock, charge and playback music content in their Creative
ZEN Vision: M player simultaneously. As the first sound system to be powered by Creative's exceptional X-Fi audio processor, it enables users to playback their MP3 music to beyond CD quality and experience stereo in virtual surround sound. The award-winning X-Fi audio technology is integrated in the speaker system, featuring the X-Fi 24-bit Crystalizer to intelligently help restore the details and vibrancy lost during the compression of downloaded music and movies. With X-Fi CMSS-3D technology, users can also enjoy immersive surround sound over speakers and headphones. The two wall-mountable satellite speakers and a compact subwoofer with a large 8” long throw driver fill the room with dynamic bass and crystal clear sound. A comprehensive infra-red (IR) remote control allows users to navigate the key player functions for the Creative
ZEN Vision:M and speaker functions for the Creative
X-Fi Sound System Z600. It is the most sophisticated Creative ZEN Vision:M X-Fi System available for use around the home, be it in the living room or bedroom, whether connected to your PC or notebook. The Creative
X-Fi Sound System Z600 is incredibly versatile, supporting an extensive array of consumer devices including TVs, DVD and CD players. Through an audio/video out, users can now pipe their media content stored on their MP3 player to any external TV. In addition, by combining this speaker system with the award-winning Creative
ZEN Vision:M player, the results are simply astounding as movies and music have never sounded better. Creative PlayDock Z500
Creative also introduced the stylish Creative
PlayDock Z500 portable speaker system for portable media players. With a high-gloss finish and contoured design, this powerful sound solution definitely has the looks and audio prowess to become the centre of attention for any occasion. The Creative
PlayDock Z500 is designed as a docking speaker for the Creative
ZEN Vision:M and Creative
ZEN V/ZEN V Plus players. Users can charge the player while listening to music or ZENcasts. The speaker system uses high-performance drivers to create a balanced listening experience and accurate reproduction of music. Its Creative Wide Stereo Effect feature produces superior stereo sound imaging, thus creating a big soundstage. In addition, it comes with a built-in subwoofer with bass control for superior accurate bass response. Being magnetically shielded, the Creative PlayDock Z500 can be placed near any TV or computer monitor without causing any interference. The digital amplifier allows the speaker system to be more efficient and have a longer battery life. Being dual-powered, users can have the option of using either eight C-size batteries which allow 16 hours of continuous music playback on the go, or the bundled universal power adapter depending on their preference. This durable speaker system even has a built-in handle for convenient transportation as well as a built-in telescopic antenna to obtain clear FM reception when paired with the Creative
ZEN Vision:M or Creative
ZEN V Plus players. With the included wireless IR Remote, users can control the Creative
PlayDock Z500 and MP3 player remotely. Photos and videos stored on the Creative
ZEN Vision:M can also be shared and viewed on the big screen using the audio/video out connection for audio and video files. For a more personal music listening experience, users can also consider the high-fidelity Creative HQ-1700 or other headphones as companion products. Creative TravelSound ZEN V
Creative introduced the Creative
TravelSound ZEN V as a portable high-fidelity docking speaker that is designed exclusively for the Creative
ZEN V and Creative
ZEN V Plus players. It allows users to listen to their music and charge their players at the same time. Data and music files can also be transferred to the player while the player is docked on the speaker. Four full-range NeoTitanium microdrivers deliver smooth audio clarity and pristine quality sound. The Creative Wide Stereo Effect feature enables this small speaker system to produce a wider sound field giving users a greater sense of immersion and spaciousness. The Creative
TravelSound ZEN V enables the user to play music continuously anywhere, never missing a beat. It can be powered with either four AA batteries which allow up to 25 hours of extended music playback, or with the bundled universal power adapter. Pairing a Creative
ZEN V Plus 8GB with this compact docking speaker, users can enjoy their music collection of up to 4,000 songs with their friends or families on the go.
Pricing and Availability
Starting 24 November 2006, the Creative
X-Fi Sound System Z600 will be available at a suggested retail price of S$599.00 (or US$399.00) and the Creative
TravelSound ZEN V for S$199.00 (or US$129.00) at all three Creative Stores, the online store at sg.store.creative.com, as well as all major retail outlets in Singapore. The Creative
PlayDock Z500 will be available in December for S$299.00 (or US$199.00). For more information, please visit www.asia.creative.com. About Creative
Creative (NASDAQ: CREAF) is a worldwide leader in digital entertainment products. Famous for its Sound Blaster sound cards and for launching the multimedia revolution, Creative is now driving digital entertainment on the PC platform with products like its highly acclaimed ZEN™ portable audio and media players. Creative's innovative hardware, proprietary technology, applications and services leverage the Internet, enabling consumers to experience high-quality digital entertainment -- anytime, anywhere. # # # This announcement relates to products launched in Asia Pacific. Availability is subject to change without notice and may differ elsewhere in the world according to local factors and requirements. Xtreme Fidelity, X-Fi, X-Fi Crystalizer, X-Fi CMSS-3D and Sound Blaster are trademarks or registered trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. in the United States and/or other countries. All other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective owners. |
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| Computers : NVIDIA to Showcase Graphics that Redefine Reality on Worldwide Promotional Tour |
| Posted by Director on 2006/11/25 19:44:26 (729 reads) |
Leading Graphics Chip Maker to Demo Hottest New Products to Consumers in 23 Cities Around the World Ken Brown
NVIDIA Corporation
(408) 486-2626
kebrown@nvidia.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SANTA CLARA, CA—NOVEMBER 9, 2006—NVIDIA Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA), the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies, today announced plans for a multi-city retail promotional tour beginning Saturday, November 11, 2006. The Reality Tour will visit 23 cities in 15 countries, including seven cities throughout North America. At each stop, consumers can experience first-hand the Company's just-released products: NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 GTX and GeForce 8800 GTS graphics processors and the NVIDIA nForce® 680i SLI motherboard.  The Reality Tour will make stops in the following North American locations on Saturday, November 11, 2006 from store open to close:
Fry's Electronics: Silicon Valley, CA and Chicago, IL
Micro Center: Atlanta, GA and Orange County, CA
CompUSA: Dallas, TX
J&R Music World: New York City, NY
Future Shop: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Retail customers can compete in head-to-head mini gaming tournaments, see the latest demos showcasing the newest NVIDIA hardware, and participate in raffles for NVIDIA products co-sponsored by NVIDIA graphics card partners eVGA, BFG Technologies, and XFX. "The tour is a great opportunity for CompUSA customers in Dallas to experience firsthand the capabilities of the latest graphics processor," said Brian Woods, executive vice president and general merchandising manager at CompUSA. "Gamers and computer enthusiasts expect CompUSA to carry the latest in new computer technology, and NIVIDIA is helping us deliver on that promise." NVIDIA GeForce graphics processing units (GPUs) provide a superior computing experience by offloading graphics processing duties from the CPU. NVIDIA GPUs enhance performance and provide a significantly better experience in graphics intensive tasks such as viewing and editing photos and video, playing games, and using processor-intensive applications such as Google Earth or Adobe Acrobat. NVIDIA GPUs are also essential for accelerating the Windows Vista experience by offering an enriched 3D user interface, increased productivity, vibrant photos, smooth, high-definition videos, and realistic games. "We're eager to show our latest flagship technologies to computer users and gaming enthusiasts," said Ujesh Desai, general manager of desktop GPUs at NVIDIA. "NVIDIA graphics deliver a powerfully immersive gaming experience as well as an extraordinary high-definition movie experience. People are going to be blown away when they see what our new motherboard and graphics processors can do." For more details on the Reality Tour including exact store locations, maps, and the chance to enter an online raffle for a GeForce 8800 graphics card, please visit our web site at www.nvidia.com/realitytour. About NVIDIA
NVIDIA Corporation is the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies. The Company creates innovative, industry-changing products for computing, consumer electronics, and mobile devices. NVIDIA is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA and has offices throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas. For more information, visit www.nvidia.com. Certain statements in this press release including, but not limited to, statements as to the features, uses, capabilities and performance of NVIDIA GPUs and motherboards, the date and times of the Reality Tour stops, events and activities during the Reality Tour, and consumer reaction to NVIDIA GPUs and motherboards are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results to be materially different than expectations. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: delays in ramping new products into production; development of faster or more efficient GPUs; manufacturing or software defects; the impact of technological development and competition; market or customer acceptance of a competitor’s product instead of ours; general industry trends; changes in industry standards and interfaces as well as other factors detailed from time to time in the reports NVIDIA files with the Securities and Exchange Commission including its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2006. Copies of reports filed with the SEC are posted on our website and are available from NVIDIA without charge. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and speak only as of the date hereof, and, except as required by law, NVIDIA disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances. ### Copyright® 2006 NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. All company and/or product names may be trade names, trademarks and/or registered trademarks of the respective owners with which they are associated. Features, pricing, availability, and specifications are subject to change without notice. Note to editors: If you are interested in viewing additional information on NVIDIA, please visit the NVIDIA Press Room at http://www.nvidia.com/page/press_room.html |
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| Computers : AMD Delivers Innovative Gaming Experience At A Knockout Value With The ATI Radeon X1650® XT |
| Posted by Director on 2006/11/25 19:42:25 (916 reads) |
- Simplifies multi-GPU experience by making use of new native CrossFire™ technology-
SUNNYVALE, CALIF. -- October 30, 2006 --AMD (NYSE: AMD) today introduced an innovative graphics card that makes use of its new native CrossFire™ technology, the ATI Radeon® X1650 XT. With its incredible image quality features and superb performance, the ATI Radeon X1650 XT delivers enthusiast-class technology at an impressive price point. The ATI Radeon X1650 XT will hit store shelves during the week of 13 November, at an estimated street price of US$149.
The ATI Radeon X1650 XT enables a breathtaking gaming experience, as the graphics card has the ability to enable High Dynamic Range effects and anti-aliasing at the same time. Sharp texture filtering captures every element and detail of each scene.
“The ATI Radeon X1650 XT redefines value at this phenomenal level of performance and features”, said Rick Bergman, senior vice president and general manager, Graphics Products Group, AMD. “This new product simplifies the CrossFire experience by using two identical ATI Radeon X1650 XT CrossFire branded cards. Gamers can expect strong performance, flexibility and upgradeability with this new card.”
The new CrossFire technology also works on the broad range of Intel® and AMD platforms, including AMD socket 939 and AM2 motherboards, as well as Intel 975X and P965 motherboards.
Using Avivo™ technology, the ATI Radeon X1650 XT provides incredible quality video playback for today’s high-definition media formats, displaying one billion colors, or 10-bit throughout the graphics pipeline1. The new card is HDCP-compliant, including a built-in EEPROM and HDCP key2. The ATI Radeon X1650 XT is also ready for Windows Vista™ with Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) certified drivers from AMD, in order to give users the complete Windows Vista experience, including the Aero™ interface3.
For more information on the ATI Radeon X1650 XT, native CrossFire technology, or any AMD products please visit http://ati.amd.com
About Advanced Micro Devices
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is a leading global provider of innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and consumer electronics markets. AMD is dedicated to driving open innovation, choice and industry growth by delivering superior customer-centric solutions that empower consumers and businesses worldwide. For more information, visit www.amd.com.
Cautionary Statement
Certain statements in this news release, including but not limited to the features, performance, pricing and availability of the Radeon® X1650 XT may be considered “forward-looking”. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, and, accordingly, entail various risks and uncertainties. Assumptions applied in making, and potential risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements include, among others, potential software or hardware-related issues or conflicts, the development of new products or technologies, overall system performance and other unforeseen risks. We therefore cannot provide any assurance that such forward-looking statements will materialize. We assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or any other reason. Additional information concerning risks and uncertainties affecting our business and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement is contained in our filings with Canadian and U.S. securities regulatory authorities, including our 2005 Annual Information Form and 2005 Annual Report filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Our Form 40-F and other filings we make with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission are available on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
1A monitor capable of displaying 10-bit color is also required in order to enjoy the benefits of 10-bit color from the ATI Radeon X1650 series.
2ATI Radeon X1650 XT graphics cards built by AMD are HDCP-compliant, including a built-in EEPROM and HDCP key. Other components such as HDCP content and an HDCP-capable display are also required and not provided by AMD Inc. Third parties have the option of making their ATI Radeon X1650 XT boards HDCP-compliant as well. If this is an important feature to you, check with the third party board partner prior to purchasing a third party product.
3On PCs configured to Microsoft Windows Vista™ Premium system requirements, this product supports the Premium Windows Aero™ User Experience within: Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, and Windows Vista Enterprise. Details at windowsvista.com/getready
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