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Apple relaxes on repair policy for faulty iPods with liquid sensor triggered

Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) can be found at the bottom of the headphone port of the iPods, and also on iPhones, iPads, iPods, and MacBooks. When come in contact with liquid, the LCI turns from white (or silver) to pinkish red. Obviously, the sensor is designed to help Apple technicians determine if the Apple product has been damaged due to water or other problems. But it seems that the LCI may have a tendency to give a false indication due tohumidity and other factors when the Apple products may not actually have had any contact with liquid. And Apple has been rather strict on repairing the device because of the LCI.

Thankfully, the company has lightened their repair policies and honor repairs of iPods with triggered LSI but has no external signs of damage,provided they are still under Apple's warranty.

Source: AppleInsider

ASUS Uses SiS671FX On P5S-MX SE Board

SiS today proudly announced that the SiS671FX, which is integrated with theMirage™ 3 graphics engine, has been implemented in the ASUS P5S-MX SEmotherboard. ASUS P5S-MX SE is fully compatible with Windows® Vista™ and hasofficially been launched in the market.

ASUS, as one of the leading motherboard makers, highly appreciates theperformance of the SiS671FX chipset. Therefore, P5S-MX SE motherboard isequipped with the SiS671FX chipset aiming to perfectly release the power of thesystem.

Based on the SiS671FX chipset, ASUS P5S-MX SE motherboard supports FSB1066/800/533MHz Intel® Core™ 2 Duo/ Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4/ Celeron processors.It also supports DDR2-667 memory and allows up to 5.4GB/s of transmissionbandwidth. With SiS’s proprietary HyperStreaming™ technology, the SiS671FXenables to optimize the performance of the entire computer system. It smartlymanages the data streaming to flow effortlessly between the North Bridge andSouth Bridge, from the peripherals to the core logic chipsets, to the front sidebus, to the memory and to the graphic interface. The Mirage™3 graphics engine isalso integrated in the SiS671FX chipset to support 2D and 3D playback. TheMirage™3 graphics engine smoothes the image quality of the system when playinggames or watching DVDs. Moreover, the SiS671FX chipset equips one PCI Expressx16 slot which allows up to 4GB/s of bandwidth for each direction. Gamers do notneed to worry about further upgrading.

The SiS968 Southbridge is paired with the SiS671FX to strengthen the P5S-MX SEmotherboard. It supports PCI Express x1 interface, provides two high-speedSerial ATA connectors to speed up the data transmission process, and increasesthe stability of the system by supporting RAID0 and RAID1. Enabling users toenjoy Dolby digital and surrounding effects, the SiS968 supports 6-channel HighDefinition Audio. Also, the SiS968 has built-in 10/100Mbps Ethernet controllerfor Internet usage. Moreover, the SiS968 supports S/PDIF (Sony/Philips digitalInterface) to provide perfect digital signals by connecting PC with homeentertainment devices.

“The SiS671FX has received overwhelming responses from worldwide customers. Weforesee the great success will keep going and has a fruitful result.” said byDaniel Chen, CEO and the President of SiS.

ASUS to introduce MARS II and Matrix for GTX 580

The ASUS Matrix GTX 580 model comes in two versions, Standard and Platinum. The standard version offers a 10MHz overclock in the core frequency from the reference GTX 580, while the Platinum version offers a 44MHz overclock. Thereare also additional features on the card itself shown in the image above: TweakIt (instant voltage adjustment), ProbeIt (instant voltage measurement) and Safe Mode Button (reset settings instantly).

The ASUS MARS II GTX 580 X2 model will feature two pieces of GF110 (GTX 580). The core frequency and memory frequency have not been revealed at this point in time. Memory size of the graphics card is said to be 3GB. Similar with the Matrix and other high end models from ASUS, the MARS II will also come with the DirectCu design which offers better temperatures.

ModelCore FrequencyShader FrequencyMemory FrequencyMemory Size

MemoryInterface

Reference GTX 580772MHz1544MHz4008MHz1.5GB384-bitASUS Matrix GTX 580 Standard782MHz1564MHz4008MHz1.5GB384-bitASUS Matrix GTX 580 Platinum816MHz1632MHz4008MHz1.5GB384-bitASUS MARS II GTX 580 X2TBATBATBA3.0GB2 x 384-bit

Sources: PCTuning, XFastest.

ASUS unveils AMD powered U82U 14-inch Ultra Thin Laptop

ASUS is preparing a new "Ultra Thin" notebook for market which would have otherwise been referred to as an ultrabook if not for the AMD powered internals. The upcoming U82U uses AMDs E-450 APU comprising two Bobcat cores running at 1.65GHz and Radeon HD 6320 graphics.

The notebook has a 14-inch sized display, while internally it comes equipped with 2GB of RAM out of the box (with support for up to 8GB), a 500GB mechanical HDD, a couple USB 3.0 ports. HDMI output and an 8-cell battery.

Without doubt this slim AMD alternative to the ultrabook realm will be a cheaper route to take, but at this stage we are yet to hear of a release date or exact price point.

Source: Netbooknews

ASUS Eee Pad Slider at TICA 2011

ASUS showcased some of their latest products which include the Eee Pad Slider (shown above), the ultra-thin laptop - U46SV,Eee PC X101H,ET2410INTS All-In-One PC,CM6850 desktop and PA246Q monitor.

Above: ASUS U46SV ultra-thin laptop, 14" 1366 x 768 display, Intel i5 2520M Processor, up to 8GB DDR3 ram, NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M graphics card, up to 750GB HDD, weighs 2kg and measures 333 x 245 x 27mm.

Above: ASUS Eee PC X101H netbook

Above: ASUS ET2410INTS All-In-One PC, 23.6" 1920 x 1080 touch screen display, Intel i5-2400S Processor, up to 8GB ram, NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M graphics card, up to 2TB SATA 6Gbps HDD, weighs 10.8kg and measures 590 x 461 x 230mm.

Above:CM6850 desktop, Intel H67 chipset, Intergrated Graphics Card or ATI HD 6450 or NVIDIA GT 530.

Above:PA246Q monitor, 24" 1920 x 1200 display, 400cd/m2 brightness, 6ms response time, weighs 7.3kg and measures 558.4 x 380.8 x 235mm.

See more specifications at the ASUS website:-
U46SV, ET2410INTS All-In-One PC,CM6850 desktop, PA246Q monitor.

Source: Xfastest

ASUS Extreme AX850 Series

ASUSTeK today introduced the Extreme AX850 graphics card series. Powered bytoday’s most powerful 16-lane PCI Express VPU, ATi RADEON® 850, and incorporatedunique features available exclusively from ASUS. The Extreme AX850 seriesprovides the best visual experience compared with other competing graphicscards.

“We are pleased to be working with ASUS to deliver the world’s best PCI Expressgraphics solutions,” said Rick Bergman, Senior Vice President, Marketing,General Manager, Desktop, ATI Technologies Inc. “With the introduction of theASUS EAX850 series powered by ATI’s RADEON® 850, ATI and ASUS are enablingcustomers to experience the full benefits of PCI Express.”

The new graphics card series incorporated innovative features exclusively fromASUS:

GameFace Live – Talk to and see your teammates
GameFace Live is the world’s first multi-player, video/audio communicationsolutions for DirectX PC gaming. It enables simultaneous connection of up toeight players, allowing gamers to talk to and see their teammates or the enemyduring PC gaming.

OnScreenDisplay (OSD) – Fast setting adjustment
This feature allows users to adjust general settings such as brightness andcontrast levels, VR settings and extra light settings while watching movies orplaying 3D games without having to pause or even stop.

VideoSecurity Online– Set up a home security system
Simply aim the webcam to a specific area and this unique feature will monitorthat location, take snap shots of any unauthorized visitors and send out warningmessages to preprogrammed recipients via e-mail or phone call.

Also included are two of the hottest 3D games:

Joint Operations – the largest multiplayer Modern Combat FPS game ever released.
Xpand Rally – Race with powerful rally cars amidst photo-realistic sceneries.

AMD Llano APU is Shipping

In fact, Llano (as part of the Sabine platform) has been shipping since late March, as suggested by the above picture - a celebration at AMDs Singapore branch.

While AMD remains silent about when we can expect the OEMs to ship systems with A-series APUs, rumours suggest we can see Sabine based laptops as early as May. Of course, we can certainly expect the notebook and desktop worlds, OEM and retail, to be flooded with A-series Fusion APUs within this quarter, by June. Rumours suggest AMD has notched up an impressive number of design wins for its A-series APUs.

Despite being so close to release, we dont know much about Llano and its Sabine platform and Socket FM1, beyond a tentative line-upand some performance demos by AMD.

AMDs Llano release is now expected to be closely followed by its next-gen CPU release, FX-Series (Bulldozer) in what is a crucial few months for AMD.

Source: AMD Blogs

ASUS My Cinema-EHD3-100 NAQ FM AV MCE RC PCI-express Dual TV card

Taipei, Taiwan, May 11, 2009 – ASUS today announced the launch ofits new ASUS My Cinema-EHD3-100/NAQ/FM/AV/MCE RC PCI-express Dual TV card. Designed for users seeking to watch and record both digital (ATSC/QAM) and analog (NTSC) TV channels simultaneously without taking a CPU hit, the ASUS My Cinema-EHD3-100/NAQ/FM/AV/MCE RC is embedded with a MPEG2 hardware encoder that dramatically reduces CPU loading while guaranteeing high quality video.

The Premier Solution for High Quality PC TV Watching
The ASUS My Cinema-EHD3-100/NAQ/FM/AV/MCE RC allows users to watch and record high quality digital (ATSC/QAM) and analog (NTSC) TV programs on their PCs simultaneously. Utilizing the PCI Express x1 interface, it boasts transmission speeds of up to 500MB/s - almost 3 times faster than that of a conventional PCI bus which runs at 133MB/s - ensuring silky smooth pictures regardless of the broadcast content. The ASUS My Cinema-EHD3-100/NAQ/FM/AV/MCE RC also utilizes less CPU resources, thanks to its in-built MPEG2 hardware encoder, allowing users to watch TV while surfing the Internet without impacting the performance of either. Furthermore, the ASUS My Cinema-EHD3-100/NAQ/FM/AV/MCE RC is equipped with noise reduction technology, providing clearer images and delivering the best video quality, bar none.

Dual TV: Enjoy Digital and Analog TV at the Same Time
The ASUS My Cinema-EHD3-100/NAQ/FM/AV/MCE RC ingeniously integrates the capabilities of analog and digital TV receivers. With it, users will be able to view one digital or one analog TV channel, watch an analog or digital TV channel while recording another channel, or record two different channels at the same time.

A Multimedia Entertainment Center in a Card
The ASUS My Cinema-EHD3-100/NAQ/FM/AV/MCE RC also supports FM radio playback,and comes with a Microsoft certified Media Center remote control which enables users to switch channels and record programs with just one convenient click.

Exclusive ASUS GadgeTV Technology for Windows Vista®
The ASUS My Cinema-EHD3-100/NAQ/FM/AV/MCE RC also offers a unique solution for users who love keeping a constant eye on what’s going on on TV even while engaged in other PC-based activities. Dubbed ASUS GadgeTV, this nifty widget adds a small window on the Windows Vista sidebar, allowing users to watch, record and take snapshots of live TV directly from their sidebars. Users can easily enlarge the screen size by pulling the widget onto the main desktop. With ASUS GadgeTV, users will never miss a favorite moment.

Key Features
- Utilizes the PCI-Express port for faster data transmission
- Enhances multitasking through an in-built hardware MPEG2 encoder that significantly reduces CPU load
- Delivers the best video quality through hardware noise reduction technology
- Enables users to watch analog or digital TV (or digital TV through a standard coaxial cable) and record another channel, or record two different channels at the same time
- Adds a convenient TV widget on the Windows Vista sidebar upon startup, powered by ASUS GadgeTV Technology
- Comes with a remote control kit for easy channel surfing
- Equipped with FM radio capabilities
- Sports dual AV inputs for capturing external sources
- Turns the PC into a private security system with ASUS VideoSecurity Online Technology

Source: ASUS

ARM Multi-Core Processors Info

ARM has tipped sparse details of plans for a next-generation processor a follow on to the three processor cores the comprise the Cortex series. ARM has signed a licensee for a next-generation processor during an analysts' conference and indicated the processor would adhere to the same ARMv7 instruction set architecture as Cortex processors and it would take about 18 months for the design to complete and come to silicon.

Gran Turismo 6 Kazunori Yamauchi a retenu la leçon

On apprend toujours à être meilleur à travers ses erreurs. Et il n'y a que ceux qui ne font rien qui ne se trompent pas. Ca suffira pour les petites phrases toutes faites qui pourraient servir de crédo à Mr Yamauchi.

Le développeur vedette de Polyphony Digital vient de confirmer la mise en chantier de Gran Turismo 6, la célèbre série de simulation automobile. Toutefois, notre homme se souvient parfaitement des multiples retards du cinquième opus qui aura mis plusieurs années à atterrir sur nos PS3. Ainsi, il déclare qu'aucune date de sortie ne sera dévoilée lors d'événements publics pour éviter toute bisbille avec la communauté des joueurs.

Polyphony Digital adopte donc la formule "when it's done" de Blizzard et ce n'est peut-être pas plus mal.

NB : l'image de cette news est tirée de Gran Turismo 5

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A-DATA Preps NH03 USB 3.0 External HDD for Release

A-Data is preparing to release its first 3.5" external USB 3.0 HDD, thestylish looking NH03.



Measuring 150 x 48 x 178mm and weighing 1kg, the well-ventilatedexternal device features 256-bit AES encryption, a one-touch backupbutton, and a USB 3.0 interface supporting data transfer rates of up to140 Mb/s. Available in capacities up to 2Tb, the NH03 comes bundled withHDDtoGO, OStoGO and a 60-day trial Norton Internet Security 2010.Backed by a three year warranty, it is expected to start shipping soon.


News via [Techpowerup]