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AMD demos first DirectX 11 graphics processor

Rich Brown | Jun 04, 2009

We've tried not to get too hung up on the posturing by both AMD and Nvidia over whose graphics card driver software is most prepared for Windows 7. With no major upheaval to the Windows core driver design, as with the transition from XP to Vista, we expect both vendors will have little trouble making the switch on October 22nd. We're a bit more interested in a press release from AMD today, heralding a demo of its forthcoming DirectX 11 graphics hardware at the Computex tradeshow in Taiwan. That makes AMD the first vendor to show the next generation of 3D chips to the public.
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Data secured with RFID dog tag

John Chan | Jun 04, 2009

What Rambo might use to store his data. (Credit: John Chan/CNET Asia)

Made to look like a rifle magazine, the In Win Ammo hard drive casing has another interesting feature aside from its design. The dog tag on the product is not just a decorative item--it's equipped with RFID technology and is required for you to access the contents of the hard drive.

Now, we are not absolutely certain about the security benefits of this feature because it would seem an easy task for the determined thief to simply remove the hard drive from the case to get to the data within, unless the entire drive is encrypted. But it's definitely cool and could prevent casual snooping.

This testosterone-laden casing will be available this year but whether it makes it to your country will depend on the company's distributor network. See In Win's Web site for more details.

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New Intel chips for enthusiasts and Nettops

John Chan | Jun 04, 2009

A Nettop running Mobiln, the Intel-backed open-source OS. (Credit: John Chan/CNET Asia)

Many people may use notebooks as their main computer these days, but when it comes to high-performance needs like PC gaming and video editing, the desktop is still relevant. To that end, Intel has announced updated desktop processors including two new Core i7 chips at the highest end of the company's product portfolio. The two new models are the 975 and 950 clocked at 3.33GHz and 3.06GHz, respectively. Expect to pay top dollar for them as the 975 will cost a whopping US$999.

Based on the same Nehalem architecture as the Core i7, the upcoming Lynnfield processors target the mainstream market. Though built for performance, they are also designed to retail for a lower price point for those who don't need the power of the i7 chips. These will go into production in the second half of 2009.
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Nvidia makes a strong showing at Computex

Darius Chang | Jun 02, 2009

A Tegra-based Netbook prototype.
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With its major competitor in the graphics arena swallowed up by AMD, Nvidia had to do something drastic before it got edged out of the market. Sure enough, the video card manufacturer started dabbling in the Netbook arena last year with its Tegra and Ion platforms. Despite a slow start for the past year, at this week's Computex Taipei tradeshow, the Santa Clara company showcased a range of Ion-based machines, stealing some of Intel Pine Trail's thunder.

So what's the deal with the Nvidia Ion? Despite its low power consumption, this platform is able to render full-HD 1080p videos smoothly, a feat none of the current crop of Intel Atom Netbooks or Nettops have been able to replicate (save for units which hold power-guzzling discrete graphics cards). We sent our assistant editor to the booth to grab some photos, but in the meantime, you can check out a list of the new Ion-based machines and mainboard below:
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SSDs to hit new price lows this holiday season?

Darius Chang | Jun 01, 2009

From an exorbitant S$1,000 (US$718.65) for 32GB of storage just a couple of years ago, SSDs have become more pocket-friendly with some online vendors selling 64GB units for under S$300 (US$215.59). However, Taiwanese manufacturer JMicron intends to unveil its latest flash controller and 32nm NAND flash at the Taipei Computex show this week that could cut SSD prices by half.

Due to the inherent differences between solid-state storage (pictured) and traditional magnetic platter, controllers and certain operating system functions optimized for the latter have resulted in poor performance for SSDs.
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