http://ixbtlabs.com/ iXBT Labs: Technology News http://ixbtlabs.com/pic/button1.gif http://ixbtlabs.com/ http://www.digit-life.com/news.html?11/85/45 http://www.digit-life.com/news.html?11/85/45 Silicon Integrated Systems unveiled a new highly integrated HDTV processor, SiS329H, for receiving H.264 broadcasting programs in Europe. The SiS329H HDTV processor integrates a 226MHz Universal Video Decoding Engine (UVDE) capable of parsing the H.264/AVC HP@L3.0/3.2/4.1 complaint streams, as well as the MPEG2 MP@ML/HL streams. To support the audio counter-part of these standards, the SiS329H also integrates a Universal Audio Decoding Engine (UADE) capable of parsing the HE-AAC-Stereo (level 2), MPEG1 L1/L2/L3(MP3), and AC3 complaint streams. These decoded video streams are further processed by the integrated 6th generation Digital Native Video Engine (DNVE) technology. cormac@ixbt.com (Cormac) News Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:03:00 +0400 http://www.digit-life.com/news.html?11/85/44 http://www.digit-life.com/news.html?11/85/44 OCZ Technology Group unveiled the Z-Drive, a PCI-Express based SSD solution. The Z-Drive utilizes a combined 256MB of local cache and an onboard RAID controller. This drive features up to 510MB/s read and 480MB/s write speeds. cormac@ixbt.com (Cormac) News Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:57:00 +0400 http://www.digit-life.com/news.html?11/85/43 http://www.digit-life.com/news.html?11/85/43 ASUS has released the new G Series power supplies - 1000W and 850W versions. With the 80 PLUS specifications (up to 86% power efficiency) certification, the G Series is able to provide a high level of stable power output, even during overclocking. It also features an active PFC function, which helps to improve voltage stability and delivers environmentally friendly power with a high power factor (PF) of up to 99%. cormac@ixbt.com (Cormac) News Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:48:00 +0400 http://www.digit-life.com/news.html?11/85/42 http://www.digit-life.com/news.html?11/85/42 There's a new flagship in AMD's desktop series. The Phenom II X4 940 Black Edition that had got cheaper was replaced by Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition. Also, the company introduced Phenom II X4 945 processor. cormac@ixbt.com (Cormac) News Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:40:00 +0400 http://www.digit-life.com/news.html?11/84/01 http://www.digit-life.com/news.html?11/84/01 Creative Technology today introduced the sleek pocket-sized Creative TravelSound for iPod nano (model i85) speaker with FM radio designed for 4th Generation iPod nano (Video) under Apple's "Made for iPod" programme. The portable Creative TravelSound for iPod nano includes a FM radio tuner that seamlessly integrates with the iPod - users simply slide the iPod into the speaker and tune to their favourite stations via the player's control buttons. With four slim microdrivers, a digital amplifier and built-in Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) rechargeable battery, the Creative TravelSound for iPod nano delivers sound for up to 15 hours. It also includes an USB port that enables users to sync their iPod with iTunes and recharge both the player and the speaker at the same time. cormac@ixbt.com (Cormac) News Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:52:00 +0400 http://www.digit-life.com/news.html?11/83/26 http://www.digit-life.com/news.html?11/83/26 Western Digital today expanded its enterprise family of hard drives to include its largest 2 TB enterprise-class solution. Combining 64 MB cache, dual processors, and increased areal density, WD RE4-GP hard drives are claimed to yield twice the processing power resulting in 25 percent performance improvement over the previous generation. cormac@ixbt.com (Cormac) News Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:37:00 +0400 http://www.digit-life.com/news.html?11/83/25 http://www.digit-life.com/news.html?11/83/25 Sun Microsystems and Oracle Corporation announced today they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Oracle will acquire Sun common stock for $9.50 per share in cash. The transaction is valued at approximately $7.4 billion, or $5.6 billion net of Sun's cash and debt. cormac@ixbt.com (Cormac) News Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:21:00 +0400 http://www.digit-life.com/news.html?11/83/24 http://www.digit-life.com/news.html?11/83/24 TUL Corporation announced its collaboration with Arctic Cooling that should bring premium cooling solutions, typically only found in performance and enthusiast cards, to the mainstream market. cormac@ixbt.com (Cormac) News Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:18:00 +0400 http://www.digit-life.com/news.html?11/83/23 http://www.digit-life.com/news.html?11/83/23 Today, MSI released its custom-designed GeForce GTX 260 graphics card: MSI N260GTX Lightning made of 'Military Class' parts. With its 1792MB memory and Twin Frozr thermal design, MSI N260GTX Lightning is claimed to be the most unique GeForce GTX260 on the market. cormac@ixbt.com (Cormac) News Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:03:00 +0400 http://www.digit-life.com/news.html?11/83/20 http://www.digit-life.com/news.html?11/83/20 Today LaCie announced a new 8TB model of the LaCie 4big Quadra and three new product combinations for video professionals. LaCie also premiered the 4big Quadra Bundle, which boasts capacities up to 32TB and fast transfer speeds up to 700MB/s. LaCie also announced today a new 8TB model of the 4big Quadra, an integral part of the 32TB LaCie 4big Quadra Bundle. cormac@ixbt.com (Cormac) News Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:13:00 +0400