Archive for May 4th, 2007
AMD today announced its new Turion 64 X2 processors, based on 65nm silicon-on-insulator technology. The new dual core 64-bit notebook CPUs, will replace the current 90nm Turions. Although AMD did not provide the details of new chips, the 65nm units should bring better performance and lower power consumption than 90nm processors.
According to earlier reports, the new AMD Turion 64 X2 lineup includes the TL-66 model running at 2.3GHz, which is the fastest Turion processor.
AMD says its 65nm dual core mobile CPUs are now shipping to computer manufacturers, while the notebook PCs based on the new chips will be available later this quarter in designs from leading computer manufacturers.
AMD
[Source: laptoping.com ]
May 4th, 2007
Lexar Media, Inc., a manufacturer of NAND flash memory products, today announced its new ExpressCard SSD (solid-state drive) with auto-backup software.
“Roughly half the size of current PC Card solutions, the Lexar ExpressCard SSD is a high-capacity removable solid state drive that promises to set a new standard for delivering high-performance, lower-cost storage expansion to notebook computers. The Lexar ExpressCard SSD comes bundled with auto-backup software, an innovative solution for protecting laptop computer files and data that allows for automatic regular (daily, weekly, or monthly) backup without user intervention after the initial setup,”
The Lexar ExpressCard SSD, which comes with 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB capacities,
is also Windows Vista ReadyBoost compatible.
Currently, there is no information on pricing and availability date.
Lexar
[Source: laptoping.com ]
May 4th, 2007
Dell will offer 14.1-inch and 15.4-inch Latitude D531, as well as 14.1-inch Latitude D631 business notebooks, both featuring the latest AMD M690T chipset, dual core AMD Turion 64 X2 processors and integrated ATI Radeon X1270 graphics. The new notebooks will provide a choice of a standard HDD, solid-state drive and hybrid hard drive, while the D631 will additionally have an optional wireless N connection, according to our retail sources in Europe.
Dell Latitude D531 will come with an option of a 14.1-inch (1280 x 800) or 15.4-inch (1280 x 800 or optional 1440 x 900) widescreen display. The Latitude D631 has a 14.1-inch widescreen (1280×800 or 1440×900). Both notebooks support up to 4GB of DDR2 system memory and provide Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth and 56k modem connections, as well as Wi-Fi connectivity.
The new AMD-powered Dell notebooks will incorporate a Combo or DVD burner drive, four USB ports, a Firewire, a VGA output, a COM port and a PCMICA card slot in each model.
Dell Latitude D531 and D631 weigh approximately up to 5lbs and up to 4.4lbs respectively and look exactly or very similar to current Intel-powered D520 and D620 models, according to Laptoping’s sources.
Both notebooks will ship with preinstalled Windows Vista.
Currently we have no information on their pricing and availability date.
[Source: laptoping.com ]
May 4th, 2007
