Category Archives: Desktops & Media Centers

Shuttle today announced the launch of its latest XPC Glamor series – the Shuttle XPC Glamor SG31G2.

The Shuttle XPC Glamor series SG31G2 supports the latest Intel multi-core processors and is designed for the upcoming Intel 45nm Core 2 Multi-Core processors means your platform is upgradeable with future processors. The Intel G31 Express Chipset features Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 with Intel Clear Video Technology providing a higher quality and richer graphical experience. The SG31G2 supports up to 8-channel high definition audio to match the superb graphics. Dual view display is no longer a feature only for high-end platforms, the Shuttle XPC Glamor SG31G2 supports displaying on two separate monitors.

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Apple has unveiled the new all-in-one iMac line featuring 20- and 24-inch widescreen displays encased in aluminum and glass enclosures. The entire new iMac line features the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors and a new, ultra-thin aluminum Apple Keyboard, built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing and iLife ’08. The 20-inch iMac now starts at $1,199, $300 less than the previous 20-inch model, and the 24-inch iMac starts at $1,799, $200 less than the previous 24-inch model, Apple published.

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Dell has announced its new Vostro line of desktop and laptop PCs, based on AMD’s and Intel’s 64-bit solutions. The new systems are more business-oriented than Dells Inspiron consumer PCs, yet more personalized than the enterprise-class Dell Optiplex and Latitude PCs.

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Sony has announced its VAIO RM1N Ultimate HD Workstation. “In order to give the VAIO RM1N the power it needs to tackle the demanding work of HD video editing it has the very latest Intel(r) Core(tm) 2 Quad processor. With four processor cores and 8MB of shared L2 cache, this represents the state-of-the-art CPU for professional-grade multimedia applications. There’s a similarly impressive amount of storage on offer too, with a twin disk Serial ATA RAID 0 array totalling 1 terabyte (1000GB). Of course the choice of graphics card is vital for a system like this, which is why VAIO selected the NVIDIA(r) GeForce(r) 8600 GTS. From video manipulation to high-end gaming, with full DirectX 10 support, superlative 3D effects and tremendous performance backed by 256MB of GDDR3 video memory, this is a GPU that delivers exactly what is required,” the press release said.

SYPHA - Sony Announces the VAIO RM1N Ultimate HD Workstation

Shuttle has introduced the XPC G5 3300 computer, the full 1080p HD Media Center XPC with optional Blu-ray HD DVD Dual Formats Optical Drive and DVR capabilities. “Supporting HDMI technology, the G5 3300m lets you watch and record TV shows, including the over-the-air high-definition channels. The G5 3300 is home to blazingly fast Intel Core2 Duo or Core2 quad processors and manages up to 4GB of DDR2-800 RAM. Built-in Dolby Digital Live and DTS connect make the Shuttle XPC G5 3300 the ideal platform for thrilling 3D games and exciting films,” Shuttle announced.

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Dell has released the new 64-bit desktop and notebook computers. The new PCs are Inspiron 530, 530s and 531, 531s desktops; Inspiron 1720, 1721 (17-inch), Inspiron 1520 and 1521 (15.4-inch), Inspiron 1420 (14.1 inch) notebooks; and XPS M1330 (13.3-inch) notebook.

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Shuttle now offers a SFF barebone PC featuring the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) - the Shuttle XPC SG33G5. Shuttle XPC Barebone SG33G5 is based on Intel G33 Express chipset and supports 775 socket Intel Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo E6000/E4000 Series, Pentium Dual-Core E2000 Series, and Celeron 400 Series processors, as well as 1333 Mhz FSB.

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Acer showcased its Aspire X3600 6.5-liter mini-PC at Computex Taipei 2007. The machine adopts an 64-bit processor, the latest G33 chipset with integrated graphics, ICH9DH southbridge, and MXM (mobile PCI Express module) slot for hardware expansion. Acer is also planing to introduce a same-sized model built around ATI Radeon X1250/X1200 chipsets, named the Aspire X1100.

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MSI Media Live is the latest addition to computer maker’s Media Center PC family and is currently showcased at COMPUTEX 2007 Show. MSI Media Live is powered by AMD64 dual-core processors, AMD Live! technology and the NVIDIA integrated graphics. It supports High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI).

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MSI showcases its latest slim-type desktop PC Hetis 965 series at COMPUTEX show. The Hetis 965 series is based on either Intel G965/ICH chipset or Intel Q965/ICH8DO chipset with Intel vPro technology for enhanced security.

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AMD announced the finalization of the DTX specification, an open standard initiated by AMD to enable the development of small form factor (SSF) PCs. AMD also introduced new 45-watt energy-efficient processors based on 65nm technology, the AMD Athlon X2 dual-core processor BE-2350 and the AMD Athlon X2 dual-core processor BE-2300 at Computex Taipei 2007.

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Shuttle launches 3 new product series with 6 models, including brand new – D’VO Series, repositioned classic XPC - XPC Prima Series and XPC Glamor Series in Computex 2007. Each of the new products has been specifically designed and refined to meet the users’ unique requirement.

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Stealth Computer has released Intel Core 2 Duo-powered LPC-450 small form factor rugged PC, “so small that it can fit in the palm of your hand”.

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AOpen has released the miniPC Duo MP965-VDR small form factor desktop computer, featuring Intel “Santa Rosa” mobile platform, GM965 chipset, and the new mobile Intel Core 2 Duo processors, all commonly used in the latest notebook PCs.

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Dell today expanded its desktop gaming PC line with the XPS 720 H2C Edition.

“The XPS 720 H2C ships with 800MHz Corsair DOMINATOR EPP memory modules (factory overclocked1 to 1066MHz) combined with Intel multi-core processors (factory overclocked up to bin+3). Additionally, BIOS switches allow users to manipulate the speed of the front-side bus and chipset through the Windows OS and third-party applications such as nVIDIA nTune2. To help ensure optimal operating conditions, Dell’s patent-pending, two-stage liquid H2C Ceramic cooling technology can deliver optimized thermal controls with minimal power,” the press release says.

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