Sapphire Technology has showed off a new member of its graphics card line-up in the form of the Radeon HD 4890 Vapor-X. This powerful graphics card is equipped with a 2GB of onboard memory, a 55nm RV790 GPU, a 800 Stream Processor, a dual-slot Vapor-X cooling solution and factory overclocked frequencies – 870 MHz for the GPU and 4200 MHz for the GDDR5 memory. In addition, it also comes with D-Sub, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort outputs. The Radeon HD 4890 Vapor-X is now available for pre-order around Europe for 226 Euro. More
Gadget4all is out with another one of its cute looking USB gadget, the Panda USB Hub. Measuring 90 x 75 x 62mm and weighing 65grams, this plug and play device features 4 USB 1.1 ports and blue LED indicator on its eyes. The Panda USB Hub retails for $11.50. More
EMTEC has recently unveiled their upcoming nettop PC based on NVIDIA Ion platform. Dubbed as the G-Box, this tiny computer adopts an Intel Atom CPU with the HD-capable graphics and system combo chipset. Other features include a 160GB hard drive, a VGA output, six USB ports and runs on Windows XP OS. The G-Box is expected to be priced around $293. More
Digital Vision is ready to launch its new GiGo Digital Freeview TV Recorder that enables users to record Freeview digital transmission directly onto a USB stick in MPEG2 format. This easy to use device contains a single tuner, three USB slots along with an electronic program guide . You’ll be able to get your hands on this new TV recorder later this year for around $115. [Pocket-lint]
A-Data has come out with a new high capacity drive in the form of the 64GB XPG Xupreme Flash Drive. Measuring only 66 x 19 x 10mm and weighing just 15 grams, this plug and play drive comes with an aluminum casing and features a USB 2.0/1.1 connection interface, a read speed of up to 30MB/s and supports Windows ReadyBoost. The drive is expected to be launched in the next few week for around 150 Euro ($210). [TCMagazine]
In case you’re looking for an ultra-slim notebook computer, then I suggest you to check out the newly launched X-Slim X400 from MSI. This stylish machine not only measures less than an inch thick but it also weighs only 1.5Kg. As for the specs itself, you’ll find a 14-inch HD 16:9 TFT-LCD display with 1366 x 768 resolution, an Intel Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) processor, an Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics, up to 4GB RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a 1.3MP webcam, Windows Vista Home Premium, a media card reader, a HDMI port, 2x USB ports, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. Sadly, there’s no word on pricing yet. More
iBuyPower has proudly introduced its new liquid-cooled Paladin XLC gaming system series. Each system comes packed with Asetek’s 240mm radiator liquid cooling solution for increasing component lifespan and allowing for higher clock speeds. What’s more, the machine is also powered by the latest Core i7 (920, 950 or 975 EE) processor and features up to 12GB of RAM, an Asus or EVGA X58 motherboard, up to three GeForce GTX 285 in SLI, up to 1TB of storage space and runs on Windows Vista Home Premium OS. The Paladin XLC gaming system starts at $1,399 upwards. For more details please visit iBuyPower’s official website. [TCMagazine]
Audiovox has showcased its new message center that enables users to leave a video or audio message. Dubbed as the DPF711K, this portable device is equipped with a 7-inch LCD display, a 512MB of internal memory, a microSD card slot and a built-in mic. In addition, it also functions as an electronic calendar and a digital photo frame. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing and availability yet. More
Here’s another affordable combo USB gadget ‘3-in-1 Mouse Pad’ from Gadget4all. The device consists of a mouse pad, a numeric keypad and 3 USB hubs. Perfect for digit input, calculation and connecting USB devices at the same time. Get yours now for just $29. More
LG Electronics is ready to launch another sexy new LED backlit monitor ‘W2286L’ that utilizes an eco-friendly feature. This new 22-inch monitor is an energy efficient display, reducing power consumption by almost 40% compared to other 22-inch models. It features a native resolution of 1680 x 1050 pixels, a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, a DVI port and two HDMI outputs. The W2286L is expected to cost around or just over 300 Euro. [TCMagazine]
