iXBT Labs: Technology News

SiS Launches Its First H.264 HDTV Processor � SiS329H

cormac@ixbt.com (Cormac) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:03:00 +0400

Silicon Integrated Systems unveiled a new highly integrated HDTV processor, SiS329H, for receiving H.264 broadcasting programs in Europe. The SiS329H HDTV processor integrates a 226MHz Universal Video Decoding Engine (UVDE) capable of parsing the H.264/AVC HP@L3.0/3.2/4.1 complaint streams, as well as the MPEG2 MP@ML/HL streams. To support the audio counter-part of these standards, the SiS329H also integrates a Universal Audio Decoding Engine (UADE) capable of parsing the HE-AAC-Stereo (level 2), MPEG1 L1/L2/L3(MP3), and AC3 complaint streams. These decoded video streams are further processed by the integrated 6th generation Digital Native Video Engine (DNVE) technology.

OCZ Announces 1TB Z-Drive PCI-Express SSD

cormac@ixbt.com (Cormac) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:57:00 +0400

OCZ Technology Group unveiled the Z-Drive, a PCI-Express based SSD solution. The Z-Drive utilizes a combined 256MB of local cache and an onboard RAID controller. This drive features up to 510MB/s read and 480MB/s write speeds.

ASUS Unveils G Series Power Supplies

cormac@ixbt.com (Cormac) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:48:00 +0400

ASUS has released the new G Series power supplies - 1000W and 850W versions. With the 80 PLUS specifications (up to 86% power efficiency) certification, the G Series is able to provide a high level of stable power output, even during overclocking. It also features an active PFC function, which helps to improve voltage stability and delivers environmentally friendly power with a high power factor (PF) of up to 99%.

AMD Introduces Its Fastest Phenom II X4 - 955 Black Edition

cormac@ixbt.com (Cormac) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:40:00 +0400

There's a new flagship in AMD's desktop series. The Phenom II X4 940 Black Edition that had got cheaper was replaced by Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition. Also, the company introduced Phenom II X4 945 processor.

Creative Launches New Travelsound Speaker For iPod Nano

cormac@ixbt.com (Cormac) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:52:00 +0400

Creative Technology today introduced the sleek pocket-sized Creative TravelSound for iPod nano (model i85) speaker with FM radio designed for 4th Generation iPod nano (Video) under Apple's "Made for iPod" programme. The portable Creative TravelSound for iPod nano includes a FM radio tuner that seamlessly integrates with the iPod - users simply slide the iPod into the speaker and tune to their favourite stations via the player's control buttons. With four slim microdrivers, a digital amplifier and built-in Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) rechargeable battery, the Creative TravelSound for iPod nano delivers sound for up to 15 hours. It also includes an USB port that enables users to sync their iPod with iTunes and recharge both the player and the speaker at the same time.

WD Ships 2TB Enterprise-Class Hard Drives With Greenpower Technology

cormac@ixbt.com (Cormac) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:37:00 +0400

Western Digital today expanded its enterprise family of hard drives to include its largest 2 TB enterprise-class solution. Combining 64 MB cache, dual processors, and increased areal density, WD RE4-GP hard drives are claimed to yield twice the processing power resulting in 25 percent performance improvement over the previous generation.

Oracle to Buy Sun

cormac@ixbt.com (Cormac) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:21:00 +0400

Sun Microsystems and Oracle Corporation announced today they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Oracle will acquire Sun common stock for $9.50 per share in cash. The transaction is valued at approximately $7.4 billion, or $5.6 billion net of Sun's cash and debt.

TUL Partners With Arctic Cooling For Mainstream Graphics Cards

cormac@ixbt.com (Cormac) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:18:00 +0400

TUL Corporation announced its collaboration with Arctic Cooling that should bring premium cooling solutions, typically only found in performance and enthusiast cards, to the mainstream market.

MSI Introduces N260GTX Lightning Twin Frozr, an AirForce Panel and 10 Phase Power PWM

cormac@ixbt.com (Cormac) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:03:00 +0400

Today, MSI released its custom-designed GeForce GTX 260 graphics card: MSI N260GTX Lightning made of 'Military Class' parts. With its 1792MB memory and Twin Frozr thermal design, MSI N260GTX Lightning is claimed to be the most unique GeForce GTX260 on the market.

LaCie Introduces Three Storage Solutions for Video Professionals

cormac@ixbt.com (Cormac) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:13:00 +0400

Today LaCie announced a new 8TB model of the LaCie 4big Quadra and three new product combinations for video professionals. LaCie also premiered the 4big Quadra Bundle, which boasts capacities up to 32TB and fast transfer speeds up to 700MB/s. LaCie also announced today a new 8TB model of the 4big Quadra, an integral part of the 32TB LaCie 4big Quadra Bundle.