VIA has recently unveiled the Nano 3000 series processors, which are actually a competitor to the Intel Atom CPUs. Based on the 64-bit superscalar ‘Isaiah’ architecture, the VIA Nano CPUs support several advanced features including 64-bit support, advanced CPU virtualization technology, SSE4 for enhanced multimedia processing, and the industry-leading encryption and security capabilities integrated in the VIA PadLock Security Engine. VIA’s new Nano 3000 series will be released in Q1 2010. [VIA]
The LPC-395F is the latest fanless mini PC from Stealth that adopts Intel’s energy efficient Atom N270 processor technology. Measuring at only 6.54-inch x 6.18-inch x 1.89-inch, the computer comes with a rugged aluminum chassis, a 2GB of RAM, dual Gigabit Ethernet, an optional WiFi, and a built-in compact flash card slot that can be used to boot the PC. The Stealth LPC-395F also supports a removable hard drive with up to 500GB of storage space for archived data. The Stealth LPC-395F Fanless Mini PC is priced at $795 without a hard drive. [Stealth]
Elsa has released another low-profile graphics card in Japan that features a PCIe x1 connection interface. Dubbed as the Gladiac 210 LP x1, the card integrates 16 Processing Cores, a 512MB of DDR2 VRAM, a 64-bit memory interface and has GPU/shader/memory clock of 589/1360/1000MHz. The card also features active cooling solution, an HDMI port, a DisplayPort output and supports DirectX 10.1. The Elsa Gladiac 210 LP x1 is now available in Japan for around $138. [EXPreview]
Lenovo has added a new all-in-one desktop PC to its range by releasing the A70z. Targeted towards business users, the A70z is equipped with a 19-inch 16:10 widescreen LCD monitor, choices of Intel Core 2 Duo through Celeron Dual Core processors, up to 500GB hard drive, a DVD Multi Burner, two audio speakers, six USB 2.0 ports and Windows 7 OS. Price starts at $499. Check out the video after the break for more details. More
Maingear today unveiled a new range of PCs, called the Maingear Shift. This personal supercomputer is currently available in two models including the SHIFT Intel P55 and the SHIFT Intel X58. The former model comes with an Intel Core I7 800 series processor, an Intel Kingsberg P55 Extreme Series motherboard, ATI Radeon or nVidia GeForce graphics cards, and up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM. Meanwhile, the latter model features an Intel Core i7 900 series processor, the choice of either ATI Radeon HD and nVidia GeForce graphics cards, an EVGA X58 SLI Classified motherboard, and up to 24GB of DDR3 RAM. Both versions feature an aluminum case with a steel skeleton, an advanced liquid cooling system, the choice of up to 6 hard drives or 12 SSDs, and either a Blu-ray or DVD burner. The SHIFT Intel P55 is priced at $2,199, while the SHIFT Intel X58 retails for $2,599. [Maingear]
Akasa has rolled out its latest mid-tower PC case for the mass market called the Freedom Xone. Measuring 445mm x 200mm x 482mm, this steel case features a mesh front panel, four exposed 5.25-inch bays, a top-placed I/O panel with audio, eSATA and USB ports and provides tool free installation and easy access to components. The case also has ventilated side panels and comes with two fans – a white LED-equipped 120mm fan in front and a 140mm fan at the top. The Akasa Freedom Xone retails for £49.99 (about $82). [Product Page]
MSI today unveiled its first Big Bang series motherboard for hard core gamers who need a motherboard that produce powerful graphics and audio functionality. The first Big Bang branded mainboard, Trinergy is designed with high-end technologies including nVidia nForce 200 SLI technology and QuantumWave audio processing with the latest THX TruStudio PC and Creative EAX ADVANCED HD 5.0. The motherboard uses an Intel P55 platform board and a Lucid HYDRA chip that supports for different brands and models of GPUs in the same system. No word on pricing so far. Stay tuned for more updates. [MSI]
You are lucky if you are living in Japan, because LUXA2 will launch their latest LUXA2 PC Case LM300 Touch Pro in that country under the LVA20052N1Z code name. This aluminum HTPC case features a 7-inch touchscreen LCD with a 1024×768 resolution. Sadly, the LUXA2 PC Case LM300 Touch Pro retails for a hefty 75,000 Yen or around $825. [Akihabara]
Here is the QOOQ kitchen computer that was specially designed to withstand the rough of being used in a kitchen. The computer will store all of your recipes in a digital format. There are complete meal preparation videos to show you the art of cooking, recipes, ingredient information and a magazine all built-in. The QOOQ kitchen computer connects to the internet via Ethernet or WiFi. In addition, you can also subscribe a monthly updates to ensure you and the family never eat the same meal twice. The QOOQ kitchen computer retails for €349 ($517) with pre-loaded 500 recipes. Monthly updates costs €12.95 ($19). [Product Page]
Here is good news for those who can’t wait for the USB 3.0-powered PC motherboard. Asus has announced a new range of enhanced motherboard solutions that provides true USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gb/s data throughput performance. The Asus Xtreme Design P7P55D-E Series motherboard has onboard support, while the ASUS Xtreme Design P7P55D Series utilizes the ASus U3S6 PCIe x4 expansion card to offer the latest USB and SATA data transfer capabilities. Both motherboard series come equipped with the Intel P55 Express chipset that supports the latest LGA 1156 socket for Intel Core i7/Core i5 Processors and exclusive Hybrid Technology (Hybrid Processor, Hybrid Phase, and Hybrid OS) to give users intelligent performance enhancement, active cooling, and rapid online access. Both motherboard series also support the latest Microsoft Windows 7 OS. [FarEastGizmos]
