NVIDIA Personal Cinema gallery at Computex 2003
LXE introduces a new industrial MX6 PDA
Two more Mebius series notebooks: powered by Athlon XP-M 1800+
ASUS-TPA-CHASSIS: a transparent ATX case
Photo of the day: ASUS Radeon 9800 XT, 9200SE
NEC LCD Technologies to ship new 21.3" UXGA LCD matrix
C-5060 Wide Zoom — new 5 megapixel camera from Olympus
Creative unveils NOMAD Jukebox Zen with 60 GB HDD
NVIDIA Personal Cinema gallery at Computex 2003
Despite Computex 2003 ended, products it had brought would be repeatedly mentioned in the news, and some will be announced officially only in some months.
Today we introduce you the photos of NVIDIA multimedia products showcased at Computex 2003. It seems these NVIDIA Personal Cinema solutions would be actual in the Fall and Winter.
Aopen FX5600 PCI Personal Cinema
Chaintech FX5600 Personal Cinema
Galaxy FX5600 Personal Cinema
Prolink FX5600 Personal Cinema
S-Media FX5600 Personal Cinema
XFX FX5600 Personal Cinema
XFX FX5900 Personal Cinema
LXE introduces a new industrial MX6 PDA
LXE Inc. introduced a new industrial PDA with a barcode scanner — MX6.
MX6 bases on 400MHz Intel Xscale PXA255; features 240x320 color LCD, 64Mb RAM, 32Mb flash ROM, 802.11b, Secure Digital slot. Sized 245.3x87.6x42.3mm, it weighs 573g.
Similar to most LXE devices, MX6 is a specialized solution that supports Adaptus Imaging Technology and is able to scan 1D and 2D barcodes, make photos (e.g. of damaged goods) that is an important warehousing feature.
Two more Mebius series notebooks: powered by Athlon XP-M 1800+
Sharp announced two new Mebius series
notebooks, based on Athlon XP-M 1800+ CPUs, that will go on sale on October
3. Although the price is still unannounced, it could be about $1255 äîëëàðîâ
for the model with 12,1" screen (PC-MC1-3CC) and about $1433 for the model
with 14,1"screen.
PC-CL1-5CD
All the specifications of the models are the same:256 MB RAM (768 MB max),
40 GB HDD, DVD-ROM/CD-RW-drive, built-in V.90-supporting modem,one PC Card Type
II slot, Ethernet port, 4 USB 2.0 ports, etc. — rather standard set.
PC-MC1-3CC
Both devices support DirectHD technology that is used in MURAMASA PC-MV1-5CA
and 7 more solutions: PC-MM1-H5W, PC-MM1-H3E, PC-RD1-D3U, PC-RD1-D3M, PC-MC1-3CA,
PC-CL1-7DA, and PC-CL1-5CA. The dimensions of new models are: 281 x 262 x 22.5
– 33.5 for the PC-MC1-3CC and 310 x 262 x 25.2 – 33.5 for the PC-CL1-5CD, they
weight 2.5 and 2.7 kg respectively.
ASUS-TPA-CHASSIS: a transparent ATX case
In Japan ASUS started sales of such an interesting do-it-yourself transparent ASUS-TPA-CHASSIS bundle.
ASUS-TPA-CHASSIS includes all components necessary for a ATX PC case that are made of coloured acrylic plastic. Of course, the bundle includes ASUS LED lights.
The size of an assembled ASUS-TPA-CHASSIS is 220x475x445mm. This provides space for 4 x 5.25" bays and 2 x 3.5". The weight is impressive – just 7 kg! The price is still open, so no information is available yet.
Source: PC Watch
Photo of the day: ASUS Radeon 9800 XT, 9200SE
News related to Radeon 9xxxXT solutions have become an often thing lately that indicates the announcements are near. Also intriguing it will be to see ATI Radeon solutions from ASUS.
To smooth over the wait introducing you photos of a couple of bundles that I hope we´ll soon be seeing on computer shops.
NEC LCD Technologies to ship new 21.3" UXGA LCD matrix
In October 2003 NEC LCD Technologies launches volume shipments of 21.3" 1600x1200 (UXGA) color LCD modules — NL160120BC27-02.
New solutions utilize NEC LCD´s proprietary Super Advanced Super Fine Technology (SA-SFT) that provides wider viewing angle and shorter response time. NL160120BC27-02 key specs are:
- View area: 432x324mm
- Diagonal: 21.3" (54cm)
- Resolution: 1600x1200 (1.92 million pixels)
- Dot pitch: 0.270x0.270mm
- Brightness: 250cd/m²
- Contrast: 500:1
- Viewing angle: 170° vertical and horizontal (at over 10:1)
- Response time: 25ms
- Interface: 2 x LVDS port
- Size: 457x350x25 mm
- Consumption: 30.7W
Now we just have to wait for corresponding monitors to arrive.
C-5060 Wide Zoom — new 5 megapixel camera from Olympus
Olympus announced its new 5-megapixel
digital camera C-5060 Wide Zoom, that will go on sale in November; pricing in
USA is:Estimated Street Price: $699.00 (U.S.), MSRP: $799.95 (U.S.)
| CCD Imager |
5.1 megapixel effective
5.3 megapixel gross
Size 1/1.8 (.55 type) CCD |
| Lens |
Olympus aspherical glass 4x zoom
lens 5.7 – 22.8mm (27 – 110mm equivalent in 35mm photography) |
| Seamless Digital Zoom |
14x (4x optical and 3.5x digital
combined) |
| Aperture Range |
f2.8 — f8.0 |
| Shutter Speeds |
1/4000 sec. – 16 sec. |
| ISO |
Auto, 80/100/200/400 (equivalent) |
| Recording Mode(s) |
Still image: EXIF 2.2 TIFF (non-compressed),
EXIF 2.2 JPEG, DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), PIM2 (Print Image
Matching), Movie mode: QuickTime® motion JPEG |
| Adjustable Resolutions |
2592 x 1944 TIFF, JPEG, RAW (SHQ,
HQ)
2592 x 1728 (3:2 format), JPEG (SHQ, HQ)
2288 x 1712 TIFF, JPEG (SQ1)
2048 x 1536 TIFF, JPEG (SQ1)
1600 x 1200 TIFF, JPEG (SQ1)
1280 x 960 TIFF, JPEG (SQ2)
1024 x 768 TIFF, JPEG (SQ2)
640 x 480 TIFF, JPEG (SQ2)
640 x 480 @15fps Quick Time Motion JPEG
320 x 240 @15fps Quick Time Motion JPEG
160 x 120 @ 15fps Quick Time Motion JPEG |
| DPOF (Digital Print Order
Format) |
Print Reserve, All print reserve,
Date/time |
| Optimum Image Enlargement |
3264 x 2448 JPEG (SHQ, HQ) |
| Image Adjustment Modes |
Sharpness: +/- 5 steps
Contrast: +/- 5 steps
Saturation: +/- 5 steps |
| Image Effects |
Resize (portable file size for e-mail
or Web)
Rotation |
| Panorama |
Up to 10 frames stitchable with CAMEDIA
Master software when using Olympus brand xD-Picture Card |
| Sequence |
1.4 fps HQ (max 10 images) Hi-speed
3.0 fps in RAW and all JPEG compressions (max 4 images) |
| Viewfinder |
Optical real-image viewfinder with
autofocus/backlight mark |
| LCD |
1.8" (4.5cm) low-temperature poly-silicon
LCD (approx. 134,000 pixels) |
| Focusing System |
iESP multi-pattern AF (autofocus)
TTL system (contrast detection), Spot AF, Selective Spot AF, Full Time AF,
Manual focusing by gauge |
| Focusing Ranges |
Normal mode: 31" – infinity (0.8m
– infinity)
Macro mode: 8.0" – 31" (0.2m – 0.8m)
Super Macro mode: 1" to 8" (0.03m – 0.2m) |
| Exposure Control |
Program auto (f2.8 – f8.0, 16 sec.
– 1/4000 sec.), Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual |
| Metering System |
Digital ESP Multi-Pattern meter,
Spot meter, Multi-point spot |
| White Balance System |
iESP2 Auto, 5 Indoor settings, 4
Outdoor settings, 4 Custom Memory settings, One-touch set with white card |
| Flash |
Built-in flash, TTL Hot Shoe for
optional FL-20 TTL flash, FL-50 TTL flash or sync to studio strobes with
optional cables |
| Flash Modes |
Auto for low and backlight
Red-Eye Reduction
Fill-In (forced on)
Slow Shutter Synchronized (first curtain)
Slow Shutter Synchronized (first curtain with red-eye reduction)
Slow Shutter Synchronized (second curtain)
Off (built-in or external) |
| Flash Working Range |
Wide: 32" – 13´ (0.8m – 3.7m), Tele:
32" – 8´ (0.8m – 2.2m) |
| Flash Charging Time |
Approximately 6 seconds at normal
temperature with fully charged battery. |
| Removable Media Card |
3v (3.3v) xD-Picture Card (16, 32,
64, 128, 256 or 512MB), Compact Flash Type I or Type II IBM Micodrive 1GB,
32MB xD Picture Card included |
| Selftimer/Remote |
12-second delay/2-second delay (RM-2) |
| Setting Memorization |
On/Off (Hold changes/ Reset to default
settings) |
| Outer Connectors |
Mini "B" USB connector (Auto-Connect),
Video Out, DC Input for optional AC adapter |
| Auto-connect USB |
Compatible with Windows 98 rev2/ME/2000
Pro/XP and Mac OS 8.6 – OS X 10.2
Windows 98 rev 2 driver provided on CD
Mac OS 8.6 requires USB mass storage driver 1.3.5 available at apple.com
Downloading to computer without USB port possible with optional card readers |
| Image Playback |
Still image: Index display, Up to
4x enlargement with image scrolling, Slide show, Scene rotation, Protect
Movie: Normal, Reverse, Frame-by-frame |
| Operating Environment |
Operation: 32° – 104°F (0° – 40°C),
30 – 90% humidity
Storage: —4° – 140°F (-20° – 60°C), 10 – 90% humidity |
| Power Supply |
Li-Ion rechargeable battery (BLM-1)
and charger (BCM-1) included
AC Power: 7.8V AC adapter (optional) |
| Date/Time Calendar |
Simultaneous recording into image
date |
| Calendar |
Automatic up to the year 2099 |
| Size |
4.6" W x 3.4" H x 2.6" D (116mm x
87mm x 65.5mm) |
| Weight |
15.2 oz. (430g) |
Creative unveils NOMAD Jukebox Zen with 60 GB HDD
Creative announced its new
NOMAD Jukebox Zen with 60 GB HDD. The device will go on sale in May for US$399.99.
- Interface – USB 2.0
- Up to 14 hours of continuous playtime
- Signal to Noise Ratio — up to 98dB
- MP3, WMA/WAV support
- CD Display — 132 x 64 pixel resolution blue EL backlit display
- Size W x H x D (mm) — 75.9 x 112.6 x 24.5 mm
- Weight — 9.5 oz (268g) with built-in Li-ion battery
- Memory — 16MB SDRAM
- Channel Separation — up to 75dB
- Maximum Output — 100mW
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