Intel Oak Trail Tablets with Android Honeycomb at Computex

In times when almost daily announced a new smartphone or tablet on Android-based acts, Intel is not represented inside such devices. This may scrape the pride and the market shares of the Group strongly, leading now Intel is also somewhat more active. At Computex, which is launched today, the Group has some of their own (ODM) and the Tablets of the partners issued to date. These run up to the Foxconn F150, which is equipped with Ginger Bread, all with Honeycomb 3.0.1, which is designed for tablets.

According to the testimony of colleagues from Engadget, Intel Oak Trail Tablets are obviously overwhelmed with the OS. In the exhibited devices are Intel Green Ridge, F150 Foxconn, Quanta QXZI, Intel Marco Polo 2 and Intel Carrot. The launcher animations have already made major difficulties for the systems. The whole thing runs so far and so were some colleagues did not even start a video, because it was held by Intel's booth staff it. One suspects, therefore, that the project is started, but it still takes time until it reaches the market. All are therefore still problems, reminiscent of the port of Android 1.6 for x86 systems, in itself a powerful notebook has difficulty with the animations.

It was striking that the Android Market has been lacking. Intel asserted that the final version will have the market. So you have to wait even longer for the Intel Tablets are ready for market.

Source: Engadget

ZBOX Zotac Mini-PC with VIA Nano X2 Dual-Core Processor

The BFG was ZBOX of it first as a variant based on Intel Atom, which was followed by the new version with an AMD Fusion APU. We have recently introduced two variations in test reports. Now, unexpectedly followed a new variation on the advanced VIA Nano X2 Dual-Core processor. It's usually very difficult to get equipment that includes Via designed hardware. The company had retired quite strong and is now finally maybe in an offensive.

The exhibited at Computex 2011 ZBOX is present as the previous 18.8 x 18.8 cm high, but only 12 x 12 x 4cm. This is probably the time being the smallest model in the series ZBOX. The user can choose between the nano X2 Dual-Core with 1.2 and 1.6 GHz have beat. The CPU is manufactured in 40 nm process and supports the usual 64-bit architectures, the virtualization technology and VIA PadLock. VIA continues to reveal that the system was designed so that you, other processors such as the VIA Nano, VIA C7, VIA C7-M and VIA Eden can use as well. The election will probably leave Zotac.

About the memory is unfortunately nothing to be exact. One can still see the product picture for more details. In front of a card reader is installed, which is designed for different types of SD cards. Furthermore, you can tell that this ZBOX supports WLAN and probably comes with a remote control. The connectors on the back are not shown in the front but it has a connection for headphones and microphone installed.

The price and launch are yet to be announced. Usually, the devices are available but directly after Computex. We will post an update when further details.

Source: VIA

Petition to Boot Loader Lock at HTC is having an effect

Modifications of smartphones based on Google's Android operating system are becoming increasingly popular. May have a boot loader without blocking Custom ROMs with mods such as the CyanogenMod, which is already available for many Android devices be installed. The operating system can be completely changed according to the wishes of the user and modified, even the processor is overclocked to part slightly. The manufacturer HTC, which already provide a full range of smart phones with Android sees this not as happy and off since a considerable time the boot loader with its devices.

This could change soon, because a petition with over 6,000 participants to encourage HTC to release the boot loader again and failing to secure more NAND memory. The manufacturer has also reacts via Facebook on the petition. The criticism was perceived and, according to the statement was user satisfaction a top priority for HTC. Soon more information will be made ​​available on this subject, what are does not mean that soon all devices are again with a free bootloader.

When More to be announced was not announced, but the willingness to confront the topic is very commendable, especially as other manufacturers such as Apple strictly refuse to modify their equipment to be so strong. Especially for users of older devices will be the release of the boot loader is a small blessing, because often a mod, the only way to strike up a newer version of Android. We will keep you on new information provided by HTC of course more up to date!

Source: Golem

AMD Bulldozer: delay of the Zambezi CPUs?

AMD Bulldozer: As so often happens fairly seen shortly before the start of a long-awaited product to many rumors, both positive and negative. Among the latter probably includes the latest, that is that the new processors Zambezi bulldozers move on base a few months. These reports were independent of the Swedish colleagues SweClockers as well as from Asian sources as ocwork bench and say that the first products Zambezi probably until August or even September will be available.

So AMD is not the only one who takes on future product launches a little more time. According to other rumors, the start of Ivy Bridge CPUs to March / April 2012 is postponed. From a link between these two assumptions, we currently do not.

Also presents a picture of the Turkish hardware site DonanimHaber that is currently the start of delivery for the end of the 2nd Quarter plans, but one must remember also the time it from the GlobalFoundries factories still need to dealers on the shelf - as a rule is expected here with 2-3 months.

This confirms once again more or less then the August / September as the launch date, but you should bear in mind that these are still rumors. Reasons could also be potential problems with the manufacturing process.

After all, it is certain that it will present at Computex in late May or early June, the new AMD CPUs Llano notebooks, desktop offshoot follow soon after.

Source: computer-base

Coby MID1024 - new 10.1 "Tablet Android

In addition to the already introduced 7-inch and 8-inch Tablet PC, the MID7024 MID8024 and presented the number one brand for consumer electronics the next, MID1024 10.1-inch tablet. The dimensions of the tablet be 26.8 x 16.4 x 1.6 cm (height x width x depth), the weight is provided by Amazon with 1.4 kilograms. In addition to the 10.1-inch capacitive touch screen are the main features of the tablet, a 1 GHz Samsung processor, 4 GB of internal flash memory, a MicroSD slot for cards with a size of up to 32 GB and a WLAN module for the 802.11 b / g standard. In addition, a USB and mini-HDMI port are provided.

For video calls, such as Skype, is a forward-positioned camera. The mobile power supply is handled by a powerful 3,000 mAh battery. When the operating system is Android Froyo in version 2.2, which can be seen as a minus point. Desirable would be at least equal to the Gingerbread 2.3 or designed to Tablet Honeycomb 3.0. The Coby MID1024 can be pre-ordered from Amazon for about $ 267th Whether it is expected to direct sales in Germany, remains unclear.

AMD Quad Core A8-3530MX: Fastest AMD mobile APU in June?

Without question one of the launch of the new AMD Bulldozer architecture probably the most exciting topics in terms of the IT life in 2011, but that is not seen nothing yet. For there is also the platform with its Sabine Llano APUs, which are also in their starting blocks and we will reach probably already next month. These are both designed for mobile use, but finding probably be in some desktop systems. If you believe first sources, so below is the most powerful mobile CPU and APU to be found.

Meanwhile, over the months, the Brazos platform with its Ontario and Zacate APUs, which are, for example, to see the Zotac ZBOX AD02 and are based on the Bobcat architecture, arrived very well with users, although a few products to get, unfortunately, difficult .
When Sabine platform that will change hopefully. Here then CPUs, codenamed Llano and Husky Stars and architectural pattern. Stars? In fact, the architecture is K10.5 nothing new, but it has worked greatly to the performance and the new 32 nanometer process does the rest.

According to recent roadmaps will be the upcoming AMD A8-3530MX the new top model and default clocked at 1.9 GHz, which can be increased under load by the turbo core technology at 2.6 GHz. As a fast cache 4 MB Level 2 cache are used for the graphics department, the integrated Radeon HD 6620G is responsible. This has 400 stream processors (see Radeon HD 6970: 1,536 SP / Radeon HD 6570: 480 SP) is clocked at 444 MHz.

Finally, the whole can then be paired with 1333 or 1600 MHz DDR3 memory, chipset and comes as either a merger A60M Controller Hub (FCH) or A70M used, the latter 4x USB 3.0 offers. It all together and then a TDP of 45 watts. It appears that the APU will be found on the base FS1 course, FM1, the mobile variant of the base. At a price was currently not yet said anything, probably will be the AMD have to compete against the A8-3530MX binuclear competition à la Core i3 / i5 Core.

Samsung Galaxy S2 in Austria already available

The success of Samsung's S Galaxy tried the South Korean company with its successor the catch Galaxy S2. In Austria the already sold-out smartphone in the 16GB version is available now. The Samsung S2 Galaxy has a faster 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, the Samsung Exynos 4210, the Mali 400MP graphics unit and 1 GB of RAM. Over the 4.3-inch AMOLED touch screen with Super-Plus technology to present the normal input and gestures.

The camera on the back has a resolution of 8 megapixels, the front for video telephony on the other hand already proud 2 megapixels. The Android operating system in the latest version 2.3 adds yet one remains faithful to the Samsung TouchWiz 4.0. The phone is still slim, and even weighs 3 grams less than its predecessor, namely, 116 grams

Until now, the Galaxy S2 for about € 570 at Amazon, but for delivery before a 27th May need not aspire to make. However, if you happen to be living in Austria can try their luck at the A1 and three mobile operators Hutchison 3G, for they offer the 16 GB version now already. Also, funding of 24 monthly installments with 30 € is possible to grab the popular smartphone.

Motorola introduces DROID X2 exclusively for Verizon

American mobile operator Verizon offering now a slightly modified version of the iPhone SIM slot and 4 without the possibility of the device as a mobile hotspot for five devices to be used. Now, Motorola presents its new high-end smartphone, the DROID X2. The DROID X2 is the sequel already available DROID X and is based on Google's Android operating system, version 2.2 (Froyo). An update to the newest version 2.3 (Ginger Bread) is to ensure, so a subsequent update is possible. Much has changed in the shape of the original model does not change, only the position of the buttons below the 4.3-inch touch screen and scratch-resistant QHD has changed.

For this has done much in the interior. Equipped with a 1 GHz dual-core processor and an 8 megapixel camera with the ability to record HD video, can the equipment more than impressive. Of course, the usual apps for writing e-mails or surfing the web browser or even Google-based apps such as YouTube Mobile is already pre-installed. Especially worth seeing is the new gallery to be app, with which pictures taken directly met or social networks like Facebook or Flickr can be uploaded. More apps can be installed from the Android Market. Is typed with a virtual QWERTY keyboard that can be displayed on the screen. As with Verizon's iPhone 4, is also the possibility of a mobile hotspot for up to five devices to provide, where available.

The Motorola DROID X2 will initially only in America from 19 May offer an exclusive contract with Verizon. The price is $ 199.99. When and if a version of DROID X2 for the European market appears, is unclear.

Intel Atom N2600 - Dual Core 1.6 GHz myth

Intel has operated since the first Atom processor-depth product support and led to new versions with higher clock rates, low power consumption or even two nuclei. News is all about the new platform in place of Cedar Trail Pine Trail, first placing the 32 nanometer production in the nuclear business and thus enables faster and more fuel-efficient models.

The new Intel Atom N2600 and Atom N2800 CPUs are made ​​in this same 32 nanometer process, have two cores and Hyper-Threading technology and are matched exactly to the needs of Windows 7, which dominated in contrast to his predecessors, true multi-tasking and the corresponding tasks optimally distributed across the available resources. The latch is great as usual with 512 KB per core of what has not changed from the previous series - only the desktop versions of Cedar Trail, including D2500 and D2700 come with 1MB of L2 cache.

Also new is the integrated graphics unit, which is now based on a PowerVR SGX545 core and double the performance of its predecessor, the GMA is to offer 3150. In the case of one atom of N2800 titled this as GMA 5650 with 640 MHz, the atomic N2600 is the GMA 5600 with 400 MHz.

Another distinguishing feature is the memory support, because while the nuclear N2800 can operate even faster DDR3-1066, the maximum is at N2600 at 800 MHz DDR3 memory.

Because of the new production of atomic N2600 is very economical to work at full capacity and consumes only 3.5 watts. Positive is also that the new processors can address more memory than its predecessor, the old limit of 2 GB has been lifted, now paves the way for "Power netbooks"with up to 4GB of DDR3 RAM.

To this Prozesor speaks from Intel, new recommendations in terms of battery and software that are quite interesting. So will the new Atom processors N2600 and N2800 are combined with a 4 to 6-cell battery and are equipped of four operating systems. This indicates Intel, the processor to operate with Windows 7 Starter or Home Basic (but not full version), or Google Chrome MeeGo OS. This is remarkable, as there are no devices based on MeeGo Chrome and OS still does not sizable distribution.

Available to be the nuclear N2600 from the fourth quarter of this year to offer to Netbooks & Tablet PCs to improve performance and lower power consumption. With its low power consumption, however, he comes to the Atom Z670 Oak Trail platform with a TDP of 3W dangerously close, although it is designed specifically for Tablets and offers only a core. It is also possible here would be a successor based on the Pineview-M architecture, but time will tell.

Ivy Bridge Intel: More Details on chipsets Panther Point

After the debacle chipset earlier this year there seems to be Sandy Bridge processors so slowly make their way into the home computer to pave. Sandy Bridge E are the high-end versions for the 4th Quarter more or less in the wings, as it is already planning for the 1st Half of 2012 busy the details of the upcoming Panther Point chipset.

The new features sounding pretty tempting: SATA 6 Gb / s, USB 3.0 and PCI Express 3.0 invite the upcoming processors and other components in combination to achieve excellence. In the latter technology is now a 128b130b code instead of the previously used 8b10b code used. The result is a 25% higher efficiency and a doubled bandwidth of 1 Gb / s per lane and direction. As always, be given in a 16-lane slot or in different configurations (or x8/x8) provided.

 

 

Apparently, with the new chipsets, the P-series completely erased, so that one speaks only of a Z75 and Z77. Also abolished the PCI slots, which disappear more and more from the consumer market. RAM slots it offers the usual set of 4, which are addressed in Dual Channel mode. There are also 2 x SATA 6 Gb / s and 4 x USB 3.0 and integrated Gigabit THERNET and HD Audio.
New is the Smart Response Technology, which we have already explained to the Z68 motherboard. As usual, the property of the H77 chip set that on overclocking and SLI / CrossFire must be eliminated.

Disappointing is the number of SATA 6 Gb / s ports, which was cut in the business sector even to only 1. But it offers several other features such as, for example, an anti-theft technology or other management options such as Intel's vPro and ISM and SBA - Overclocking was on there (of course) is waived.

 

 

source:XFastest / ComputerBase