ASUS 7800GTX-DUAL Card

ASUS has previously came out with their 6800Ultra-DUAL and6800GT-DUAL cards but sadly they never really make it into the market.Nevertheless, ASUS has again kicked off development on the 7800GTX-DUAL cardthis time round as evident from the PCB layout above though no components arebeing soldered on yet. It will be interesting to see how the final version ofthe card will look like.

ASUS rolls out BC-1205PT Blu-ray Drive with Smart Laser Driver

To cater to users who require high-performance optical drives that can enable high resolution movie playback and high capacity data backup, ASUS has released the next generation high-speed DVD rewriter – the ASUS BC-1205PT Blu-ray Drive. The BC-1205PT is a BD-ROM/DVD±R/RW/CD-RW drive that is capable of reading data from and writing data at 12X DVD+/- write, 4X DVD+/-R (DL) and 5X DVD-RAM speeds. This innovative drive utilizes a with a SATA interface that provides users with five times faster data transfer rates when compared with current DMA33 standards.

Why Choose Blu-ray? Blu-ray technology allows users to utilize Blu-ray discs to store large amounts of data; 25GB for a single layer and 50GB for a dual layer disc. With such data capacities, users will have equal to 23 hours of standard definition TV or 6 hours of HD content on a single disc. This translates into 5X to 10X more data capacity than standard DVDs. With Blu-ray, users can experience the best in high resolution TV, and will enjoy a more cost-effective way to view high definition movies. Additionally, Blu-ray technology provides data transfer speeds of 4500 Kb/sec – 3 times the speed of normal DVD data transfer rates.Versatile Media Format SupportThe BC-1205PT offers both 12X DVD-Write and 12X DVD+Write, making it able to read and write on DVD-Writeable/Rewriteable and DVD+Writeable/Rewriteable formats. With such dual-format support, the BC-1205PT can create DVDs that can be played and read by most DVD-ROM drives and DVD players. It also allows users to utilize 6X DVD-Rewrite, 6X DVD+Rewrite, 12X DVD-ROM, 32X CD-Write, 24X CD-Rewrite, 5X DVD-RAM and 32X CD-ROM formats – providing flexible and high-speed operations.ASUS Unique Technology DDSSII – Operate with exceptional stabilityThe DDSS II (Double Dynamic Suspension System II) technology is a patented anti-vibration technology from ASUS. This innovation is designed to minimize the vibration caused by the spindle motor and resonance between components as well as the drive and PC case. The ASUS DDSS II stabilizes the pick-up head both horizontally and vertically, achieving more precise tracking while reducing vibration and noise produced by high-revolution spindle motors.Liquid Crystal Tilt Technology – Precision on Uneven DiscsThe LCT (Liquid Crystal Tilt) technology provides enhanced pick up head accuracy during recording and playback on discs with uneven curvature and thickness, this allowing users to enjoy less skipping during disc backups and media playback.Smart Laser Driver – Advanced Technology For Stabilized Recording Quality The smart laser driver technology combines the strategy circuit into the laser driver in the OPU. The main PCB only sends the data and clock signal through the connectors and cables. Even if there is distortion in the data and clock signal, the strategy circuit in the OPU will correct these irregularities back to normal and not allow them to affect the recording quality. The Smart Laser Driver technology is the key for stable recording quality – especially for high-speed recording drives.Specifications

Write SpeedDVD-R12X, 8X, 6X, 4X, 2X, 1XDVD-RW6X, 4X, 2X, 1XDVD+R12X, 8X, 6X, 4X, 2.4XDVD+RW6X, 4X, 2.4X, 3.3XDVD+R(DL)4X, 2,4XDVD-R (DL)4X, 2XCD-R32X, 16X, 10X, 4XCD-RW24X, 20X, 16X, 10X, 4XDVD-RAM5X, 3X, 2XRead SpeedBD/R/RE (Single)5X max. (CAV)DVD-ROM (Single)12X max. (CAV)CD-ROM32X max. (CAV)DVD-RAM5XAccess TimeBD:250 ms, DVD: 150 ms and CD: 15080 msInterfaceSATAData Buffer4 MBBundle SoftwareCyberlink BD SolutionDiscDisc FormatsWrite: DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW, CD-R, CD-RWRead: BD-ROM, BD-R, BD-RE, DVD-ROM, DVD±R/RW, Photo CD, Video CD, CD-DA, CD-Extra, CD-Text, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-RAMDisc Diameters12 cm and 8 cmConfigurationsVertical and Horizontal (+5° ~ -5°)148x42.3x185mm980g

AMD Released X1950XT Design Kit To AIBs

AMD has announced its plan to let different manufactures to design and manufacture its special Radeon X1950XT edition. It is expected these special edition may eventually has a lower cost than the official edition so as to enhancing the competitive efficiency. Some of these special editions have been sent to AMD for verification and hopefully they will be available in the market in Mid-Jan. While the official Radeon X1950XT 256MB has a price of $ 279, the special editions are probably lower than that. Yet its rival remains the same as GeForce 7950GT 512MB.

ASUS will ship Padfone with Ice Cream Sandwich preloaded

Remember our coverage about ASUSs upcoming smartphone-tablet hybrid mobile computing device that was eventually revealed to be the Padfone in Computex this year? Well, if you happen to be interested in getting your hands on one of these Padfones on launch day, wee have got an additional bit of good news for youu. Apparently, the Taiwanese OEM has announced that it plans to ship the Padfone with Googles upcoming version of the Android operating system, which has been dubbed "Ice Cream Sandwich", preloaded into the device.

As most people will undoubtedly know by now, hopes and expectations forr Ice Cream Sandwich are high, as it is with this particular version of the Android operating system that Google is aiming to merge both the smartphone-centric and the tablet-optimized branches of Android back into a single unified release. This makes sense, considering how the Padfones biggest selling point is its ability to switch between smartphone mode and tablet mode in an instant as soon as the smartphone component of the Padfone is locked into its tablet-sized cradle. As such, a unified version of Android which is capable of working well on both form factors is integral to the Padfones success; this might explain why ASUS has chosen to hold out on the Padfones official launch until such an operating system is made available for it to run off on.

Lastly, there has also been some whispers of what appears to be a Padfone successor currently in the works over at ASUSs labs, along with some unverfied claims that the next-gen Padfone might certain additional technologies such as support for mobile broadband connectivity via 4G and glassless 3D display. However, considering how the first-generation Padfone has yet to even see the light of day on retail shelves, lets just say that we will cross that particular bridge when we actually come to it.

Source: Netbooknews.com

AMD Reported Loss, Hurt By ATi Charges amp; Price War

AMD swung to a fourth-quarter loss, hurt by charges related to its acquisition of ATI and a price war with Intel that crimped AMD's profit margins. AMD also offered a weak sales forecast for the current quarter and warned of a tough price environment. In Q4, microprocessor shipments rose 26% from a year ago, driven by laptop chip shipments. Excluding the ATI deal that closed Oct. 24, operating income tumbled 77% to $ 63 million, hurt by much lower average selling prices for its chips used in corporate servers. AMD is trying to sustain its momentum by rolling out new chips and integrating ATI. AMD is also upgrading its chip-manufacturing plants to help fill orders from new customers such as Dell. CEO Hector Ruiz said the company faces a tough computer chip price environment. "Pricing is incredibly challenging. We expect it to be for at least all of the year, but in particular for the first half of the year," he said.

AT amp;T iPhone 5 to launch mid or late September

A source from within AT&T has confirmed with BGR that the iPhone 5 will launch on the carrier on the third or fourth week of September.

As per the same source, AT&T is gearing for the launch with a large training event, which undoubtedly is for the sake of keeping iPhone nuts from ransacking the stores. September 12 seems to the date that Apple will make an official announcement concerning the iPhone 5 and perhaps other iOS devices such as the iPad mini.

Current status as to the launch dates of the iPhone 5 for other carriers are unknown, but if the trend continues as it did for past iPhones, then Verizon might be the next in line to claim the coveted Apple smartphone.

If you’re an AT&T customer and your contract is about to run out later this month, make sure to stay up to date as to the official AT&T launch date, or else you might not get an iPhone 5 until Christmas!

ASUS TS-8 Slim Chassis Series

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TS-8B2

ASUS has introduced the new TS-8 slim chassis series to accommodate users whowant a stable and flexible chassis solution. With its compact dimensions and theability to dissipate heat efficiently, the TS-8 is a perfect mini PC addition tosmaller homes and offices.

Perfect Thermal Efficiency

Heat dissipation is a critical issue for mini-PCs. Venting holes located on theside panel draws cool air into the system, while the attached air-duct and sidefan funnel the air toward the processor and graphics card. The heat gatheredfrom these components is then expelled out of the system via two high-efficientfans located at the rear of the system. Additionally, the TS-8 series’ thermalcapability fully supports Intel’s P5 Prescott 3.8GHz CPU and SATA hard drives.

Compact and Expandable

In locations where every square inch counts, a chassis that has a size advantageis ideal. The TS-8 series provides the best of both worlds – being both compactand expandable. Based on the mATX form factor, the TS-8 chassis provides drivebays for two optical drives, one 3.5” drive and three hard drives; and space forfour add-on card expansion connections for future upgrades.

Hassle-free Installation

With tool-free drive cages, installing optical drives is a simple process.Simply slide the drives in, and they are ready to go. The detachable hard drivecage permits users to easily install hard drives away from the computer –eliminating the need for users to contort their hands in a chassis’s crampedenvironment. Thumbscrews are also implemented on the side panel for easy removaland access to system interior.

ASUS CrossLink Cable is all you need to data sync two PCs

Taipei, Taiwan, October 20, 2009 – The new easy-to-use and lightweight ASUS CrossLink cable offers a highly efficient way of transferring and synchronizing data, as well as sharing Internet access and optical disc drive (ODD) functions. With its flexible and customizable file management system, users can organize their data with minimal effort, as well as synchronize their emails, contacts, calendar entries, journals, tasks and notes. Doubling as a removable flash drive, the CrossLink cable comes in two colors—black and white. The black version is equipped with 2GB storage and features a full suite of PC functions, while the white option is available in 2GB or 4GB storage, and can be used on both PC and Macintosh platforms.

Data Synchronization with ODD and Internet Sharing Functionality
The ASUS CrossLink cable is designed to allow for rapid transmission and synchronization of data between two PCs. Users can browse, copy and transfer files and folders to and from the PC they are connected to via USB. Users can also use the CrossLink cable to utilize another PC or notebook's ODD. For instance, to perform a CD-based software installation on a computer without an ODD, users can simply hook up the Crosslink cable to a notebook or PC equipped with one and run the installation off it. Users can also synchronize their folders using the Folder Link, ensuring their data are kept up-to-date. Likewise, other essential data such as mail, contacts, calendar entries, journals, tasks and notes can also be synchronized between two PCs via the Outlook Link. Finally, the CrossLink cable allows users to share the Internet connectivity of a connected PC*.

An Effortless Data Storage and Management Solution
The ASUS CrossLink cable is available in two colors. The black ASUS CrossLink cable serves as a 2GB removable storage device. The white CrossLink cable is available in both 2GB and 4GB capacities, and features a Macintosh-compatible data-link—perfect for cross platform usage. Users can monitor storage levels, transfer data, and even toggle between full interface and icon display modes for easy data storage and retrieval. For further file management flexibility, the interface allows data to be sorted by symbol marks or file types. The symbol mark can be customized to suit users' requirements. File filters also allow users to sort and locate with a few convenient clicks.

Source: ASUS

Specifications

Model ASUS CrossLink CableConnectorUSBUSBColorBlackWhiteDimensions52.5mm x 20mm x 12mm52.5mm x 20mm x 12mmWeight0.04kg0.04kgStorage Space2GB2GB 4GB Cable Length1.2m1.2mContentsCrossLink & USB cable Quick installation guide CrossLink & USB cable Quick installation guide System RequirementsWindows XP / Windows Vista/ Windows 7
1.0GHz CPU or later
RAM: 512MB minimum
Storage space: 100MB minimum
Built-in USB port: 1.1 or 2.0Mac OS X 10.4 or later
PowerPC G4 processor or later
RAM: 512MB minimum
Storage space: 100MB minimum
Built-in USB port: 1.1 or 2.0Launch DateOctober 2009December 2009

ASUS Introduces Silent Knight II CPU Cooler for Quad-Core Processors

Catering to users who require a efficient way to keep CPU temperatures cool, ASUS today announced the Silent Knight II CPU cooler that utilizes 100% copper for its fins, base and heat pipes; and dynamic fan speed control to deliver efficient heat dissipation for the latest quad-core processors. The Silent Knight II offers quiet performance and a unique design that includes a blue LED for a peaceful computing environment as well as a stylish system interior.Fast Heat Dissipation with All-Copper Cooler with 6 Heat PipesThe Silent Knight II is an all-copper CPU cooling solution that utilizes the natural heat conducting properties of copper. With its large heat exchange area, lightweight design to relieve stress on the motherboard, and six curved heat pipes to efficiently transfer heat to the fins, processor temperature is always maintained at levels most suitable for high-performance and reliable computing. Additionally, the Silent Knight II also incorporates a PWM function fan that automatically modulates fan speeds according to the CPU temperature and delivers a quiet cooling at a mere 25dBA.AMD and Intel Quad-core CPU SupportThe Silent Knight II supports the Intel®’s Core™2 Extreme series, Pentium® D Dual-Core CPU, Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors; as well as the AMD®’s Socket AM2/940/939/754, AthlonTM 64-FX, AthlonTM and SempronTM processors – making it ready for the latest and most powerful computing platforms in the market today.Voltage Regulation Module ProtectionThe voltage regulation shield inside the cooler directs airflow created by the 9cm LED fan to surrounding VRM (voltage regulation modules) that are critical to processor operations and overall system reliability. This unique design effectively reduces VRM temperature by 10-15°C – allowing for smooth and stable operations.SpecificationsCPU supportIntel® Core™2 Extreme/ Core™2 Quad (Quad-Core)ntel® Core™2 Duo/ Pentium® D (Dual-Core)Intel® Pentium® 4 HT/ Celeron® D CPUAMD Athlon™ 64 X2/ FX (Dual-Core)AMD Athlon™ 64/ Sempron™Cooler dimension115(L) x 140(W) x 110(H)mm, 610gConnector4 pin with PWM controlHeat sink materialCopper base + copper fins + 6 copper heat pipesFan dimension92 x 92 x 25mmFan speed2,300 rpm ± 10%Bearing typeSleeve bearing

Asus launches 3 new notebooks F8P, U3S amp; U6S

The ASUS F8P series brings the ultimate expression of mix and match. The hand picked and crafted premium leather adds tactile warmth to the notebook design while the painted surface keeps it sleek. The new level of fusion is further complemented with state-of-the-art computing technologies, including Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology and Genuine Windows Vista® Business operating system, offering both the look and the power of stylish computing on the go.

Mix & MatchAvailable in Amazing White and Galaxy Black, the F8P offers everything that the ASUS Leather Series carries in a whole new way. The unique LCD cover with half leather and half painted surfaces is a bold statement of contrast yet the softness and the sturdiness complements each other to create a new computing style. In addition to the tactile enjoyment, the F8P also adopts the unique bamboo hinge that’s with integrated power button on the side, offering ergonomic operating convenience.Mobile MultimediaEquipped with a Hybrid TV tuner, the F8P gives the user maximum versatility with the ability to take advantage of both digital and analog signals. A card type remote control is incorporated, in line with the chic portability of the F8P lifestyle, giving the user the ability to take charge of entertainment while being easily carried. Furthermore, a built-in swivel webcam allows instant high-resolution face to face communication without the hassle of external connections and messy wires.Unparalleled GamingTo power the most demanding 3D intense games, the F8P is equipped with abundant graphics power with top of the line specifications, including the latest Intel Core2 Duo processors, up to 2GB of DDR2 memory, DirectX 10 support and a choice of the most powerful graphics processing systems currently available: the world’s first ATI Mobility Radeon HD2400 graphics engine, stocked with 256MB of physical VRAM and HyperMemory up to 1024MB.Seamless SecurityTo give business travellers peace of mind, the F8P features safeguards that combine high-level security with ease of use. The fingerprint authentication allows for heavy duty security of data with the convenience of a finger swipe. The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) encrypts data, password retention and system log on for added data protection measures.F8P (F8P24MD25LBU-PW) Specification· Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology- Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7700 (2.4GHz, 800MHz, 4MB L2)- Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N 4965ABGN network connection 802.11a/b/g/n- Intel® 965PM Express Chipset· Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Business· ATI Radeon HD2400 (with 256MB VRAM) and up to 1028MB Hypermemory· 14.1” WXGA+ (glare 1440 x 900) LCD· 2GB DDR2 RAM and 250GB SATA 5400rpm HDD· TPM-Trusted Platform Module and DVD Super-Multi Double Layer Drive with LightScribe· Integrated Bluetooth™ 2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate· Built-in 1.3 Mega Pixels swivel Web-Camera and Built-in 6-in-1 Card Reader· Accessories: 6-cell battery, notebook bag and mouse· Limited edition only for Christmas SeasonAvailability: After 20th Dec 07 RSP: S$ 2,998 (GST Included)

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A-DATA Introduces Turbo Series CF 350X Card

With the insistence on high quality products and the breakthrough ofinnovation, A-DATA Technology introduces the Turbo Series CF 350X memory cardespecially for professional photographers. The excellent data transferring ofthe read speed at 52MB/sec and the write speed at 47MB/sec along with theavailability of 8GB and 16GB make Turbo CF 350X the perfect partner for yourhigh-end cameras.

Turbo Series CF 350X supports dual-channel data transferring and UDMA 0-5 modeas well as MDMA 0-4 mode of high-level digital cameras. Under the Ultra DMA mode5 and IDE interface, the write speed can reach up to 47MB/sec. In addition,users can store up to 1,500 photos of RAW file in the high-capacity memory cardand do not have to worry about inadequate space for photos. Using original SLCflash memory (Single-Level-Cell), Turbo CF 350X is more power consumption andable to deliver outstanding performance. With the advantages of stability andhigh capacity, users can enjoy the pleasant feeling of non-stop shooting andcontinuous filming.

For those who seek for outstanding performance and high-resolution photos,A-DATA Turbo Series CF 350X memory card will definitely brings out the best ofyour high-level digital camera!

Product Features:
* 350X Turbo speed performance with read speed at 52MB/sec and write speed at47MB/sec
* Dual-channel support (Ultra DMA mode 0~5 , IDE PIO mode 6, MDMA 0~4)
* Low power consumption and RoHS compliant
* Original SLC flash memory to deliver outstanding performance

Product Specification:
* Capacity: 8GB/16GB
* Dimension: 42.8 x 36.4 x 33 mm (L x W x D)
* Weight: 11.4g

“black devil doll” bask in the unrepentant filth

Oh, my. “Filmed In Negroscope.” “Rated ‘X’ by an All-White Jury.” “‘He’s a Muthafuckin’ Puppet!” “If You Think You’re Ready for Him — Think Again, Bitch!” The taglines here make it perfectly clear that there’s something to offend every sensibility in this 2008- lensed, low-budget (apparently it was shot for around $10,000), essentially straight-to-DVD (although it has gotten some limited?horror convention?and midnight-movie circuit theatrical play over the past year or so) shockfest (or should that be schlockfest?). Let’s briefly consult what’s on offer here against our handy checklist of? black puppet exploitation movie debauchery:

Gratuitous and often pointless nudity? Check. Oceans of cheap-looking blood? Check. Deliberate racially insensitive dialogue in abundance? Check. Purposefully OTT stereotyping? Check. Necrophilic rape? Check. Lewd bathroom “humor,” including fart sounds? Check. Foot-long puppet schlong? Check. Copious amounts of puppet jizz, including a facial? Check. Puppet rug munching? Check. Puppet ass munching? Check. Puppet diarrhea? Check.

Yup, it’s all there.

Black militant Mubia Abul-Jama (hmm, that name sounds familiar) is sentenced to die in the electric chair at midnight for raping and murdering 15 white women. As the clock ticks down on his life,across town bored and busty party-girl Heather (played by Heather Murphy) is fooling around at home with her ouija board. When old sparky kicks into action, Mubia’s soul (or whatever) is quickly zapped straight down to hell, but the power of the “mystifying oracle” vacuums (or, again, whatever) him back up into the real world and transmits his essence out of the board and into Heather’s Howdy Doody-type doll, instantly transforming the bow-tied, freckled white puppet into a militant Black Panther-type foot soldier in America’s unofficial race war (voiced by the movie’s director, Jonathan Lewis), and he’s only got one thing on his mind : Caucasian poontang.

Soon —as in within five minutes — Heather is unable to resist the Black Devil Doll’s “charms,” and he’s sliding her the wooden salami morning, noon, and night. However, our guy (err, our puppet) is not a one-woman kind of “man,” and in fairly short order he’s demanding that she bring some of her girlfriends around for him to — ummm — meet (okay, for him to rape and kill — and not necessarily in that order — if you want to be technical about things). She somewhat hesitantly obliges his request — I mean, she doesn’t really want to, but that puppet-lovin’ is just so good that she can’t say no.

Anyway, while her ex, a wanna-be white rapper who lives at home with his grandma and goes by the handle of “White-T” pines after her, Heather burns up the phone lines, gets a few of her uniformly slutty friends (played by Christine Svendsen, Erika Branich, Precious Cox, and the — ummm — generously, and pneumatically, enhanced Natasha Talonz, all of whom have to be at least a decade older than the characters they’re portraying, and none of whom are , sorry to be so blunt, all that especially attractive) to come on over to her house for a weekend of movies, wine coolers, and girl talk. When the Black Devil Doll sends Heather a little (or not so little, as the case may be), secret signal, though, it’s time for her to head on out to McDonald’s for about six or eight hours so he can get down to business.

Once she clears out, the girls all find convenient reasons to strip down to either next to nothing or just plain nothing (one has to shower, one has to bathe, one has to work on her tan, one has to sleep, one has to — yes — take a dump), and they don’t get dressed again for the entire duration (that duration being 72 minutes in total) of the film, because Mubia goes on a rampage and rapes and murders them all (again, not necessarily in that order — in fact, it’s usually the reverse).

When Heather gets home and sees what’s become of her friends, though, she blows a gasket (apparently she only thought Mubia-doll was going to rape them and was, you know, okay with that, but the killing thing is a bit much for her), rips off her shirt for no reason, and blows him (back ) to hell with her gun. Oh, and somewhere in the midst of all the other debauchery, our pint-sized (except where it counts) wooden revolutionary does a bunch of coke, and “White-T” crashes the “party” and our sex-crazed puppet murders and mounts him, too.

So, that’s the “plot.” The performances are as amateurish and unprofessional as you’d expect, the gore effects are beyond cheap (but at least they’re not CGI), and the dialogue is abominable and? brain-meltingly wretched (again, as you’d expect). In other words,? the sleaze is so thick you can cut it with a knife here, folks.

Loosely (very loosely) based on the late Chester Turner’s shot-on-video 1983 underground mini-sensation “Black Devil Doll From Hell,” the Lewis Brothers (producer and co-writer Shawn and director Jonathan, respectively) have certainly “crafted” a deliberately politically and morally incorrect piece of modern-day exploitation garbage here, and it’s entirely appropriate that it’s released on a video label called Lowest Common Denominator Films, since that’s exactly the level this thing is operating on. Not that I mean that as a criticism, because I most assuredly don’t. As stated at the beginning, this is movie’s “mission statement,” if it were pretentious enough to have one, would be to piss off everyone all the time. In that respect, then, it can only be considered an unqualified success.

The DVD package is pretty nice on the whole, with a “making-of” featurette, a short selection of animated BDD cartoons, a trailer, a fairly comprehensive set of liner notes, a poster,? and a feature-length commentary from Jonathan Lewis voiced “in-character” as the Mumia-doll. Fun stuff all around.

Needless to say, “Black Devil Doll” isn’t for everyone. Hell, in a rational and sane world, it wouldn’t be for anyone. But in the hopelessly fucked-up world we do actually live in, I have to admit that it had me laughing my ass off.