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15th August 2007 Archive

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  • Intel's 'Penryn' to launch 11 November

    Seven 45nm Xeons on the cards

    Intel's anticipated 45nm chip design, 'Penryn', looks set to be formally launched on 11 November, reports citing the chip giant's own website claim. More are coming in Q1 2008. Some seven Xeon CPUs are listed: the 2.00GHz E5405, the 2.33GHz E5410, the 2.50GHz E5420, the 2.66GHz E5430, the 2.83GHz E5440, the 3.00GHz E5450 and …

    Bits 'n' Chips 15 Aug 2007, 00:02

  • Intel Core 2 Duo T7800 to debut 2 September

    Mobile CPU line-up shuffled

    Intel will launch its fastest mainstream mobile microprocessor on 2 September and tweak the prices of some of its existing Core 2 Duo and line-up. The same day will see Celeron M prices cut too as the new 550 debuts. Intel documents seen by Register Hardware show the T7800 will replace the current T7700 as the top-of-the-line …

    Bits 'n' Chips 15 Aug 2007, 00:08

  • MS cuts Xbox 360 prices Down Under

    AUD100 off

    Microsoft has today slashed the price of the Xbox 360 in Australia, bringing the basic Core model down to the same price as Nintendo's globally popular Wii console. It's now priced at AUD399.95, 20 per cent less than the AUD499.95 Microsoft was previously charging for it. The standard Xbox 360 has also had AUD100 knocked off …

    Consoles 15 Aug 2007, 00:54

  • Newer offers low-cost Mac Mini-alike network storage box

    Mac accessory specialist Newer Technology has rolled out a low-cost network storage box with up to 750GB of on-board file archive capacity that cab double up as an external hard drive. Newer's MiniStack NAS: 750GB LAN-ready storage The MiniStack NAS matches the look of Newer's existing Mac Mini-like extrernal hard drive …

    Networking and Wireless 15 Aug 2007, 01:27

  • Intel speed-bumps mid-range desktop CPUs

    Core 2 Duo and Pentium Dual-Core lines targetted

    Intel will extend its Pentium Dual-Core line-up - its series of new Core-based CPUs using the old brand name, launched in June - later this month. In October, it will do the same with the Core 2 Duo desktop family. The 2.0GHz Pentium E2180, which incorporates just 1MB of L2 cache shared between the two cores and connects over …

    Bits 'n' Chips 15 Aug 2007, 02:01

  • Logitech brings Bluetooth to mice

    Logitech is once again embracing Bluetooth technology: the V470, launched today, is a cordless mouse that dispenses with the USB-connected receiver device the company usually connects its wireless rodents too. Logitech's V470: Bluetooth connection The V470's Bluetooth 1.2 connection works with any suitably enabled laptop …

    Gadgets and Gizmos 15 Aug 2007, 06:44

  • Sony threatens to evict naughty gamers from Home

    'We know where you live'

    Woe-betide any gamer looking to cause a nuisance on the forthcoming PS3 Home entertainment network, because Sony’s got its eye on you. The company has announced that it will not hesitate in banning any such gamers and their machines from the service. For anyone not in the know, the PlayStation 3 Home environment has …

    Consoles 15 Aug 2007, 10:35

  • Samsung says Yepp to all-girl rollerskating troupe

    Gets rolling with latest multimedia player

    Samsung is set to expand its Yepp portable multimedia player (PMP) series with a new sleek black offering. Dubbed the YP-P2, the device is rumoured to boast a whole host of functions ranging from videos and music, to FM radio, datacasts and Bluetooth. The YP-P2 is thought to measure about 10 x 5 x 0.9cm and, according to an …

    Media players 15 Aug 2007, 12:48

  • Blu-ray trumps HD-DVD in USA

    Fighting the disc war

    US sales of Blu-ray movies outstripped those of its rival HD-DVD format during the first half of 2007, according to figures from industry body Home Media Research (HMR). Between 1 January and 1 July 2007, 1.6m Blu-ray units were sold in the US, while only 795,000 units were sold on the HD-DVD format during the same period. …

    HD 15 Aug 2007, 12:53

  • Fujitsu spins out two convertible PCs

    Changing your POV...

    Fujitsu has unveiled what it claims to be the world’s smallest tablet convertible PC, in addition to a new notebook PC with a bi-directional swivel display. The LifeBook U810 mini and LifeBook T2010 convertible notebook are both designed for those on-the-go, and their looks may turn some heads too. The palm-size U810 weighs …

    PCs 15 Aug 2007, 16:17

  • Wacom Bamboo tablet

    Review Nothing difficult to swallow about this

    The latest in Wacom's range of graphics tablets is the stylish and compact Bamboo model, which in addition to assisting with hand-written notes and memos, is also designed to replace the more standard-issue mouse. Wacom's Bamboo: at 20 x 18.6 x 1.07cm, it doesn't take up much space This ultra-light, affordable tablet …

    Gadgets 15 Aug 2007, 16:38