Friday, February 27, 2009

MSI X-Slim X320 and X340 coming in April

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/26/msi-x-slim-x320-and-x340-coming-in-april/

Hint of déjà vu notwithstanding, we're pretty stoked to hear MSI''s ultra-thin X-Slim laptops, the 13.4-inch X320 and X340, are making their way to the retail channels this April. The X320 is sporting a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z530 processor, while the Intel CULV-equipped X340 will be available in two configurations: a 1.2GHz Celeron M 723 and a 1.4GHz Core 2 Solo SU3500. MSI's Director of U.S. Sales Andy Tung says he expects the trio to run for around $700, $750, and $999, respectively. If that's not enough, two more X340 models are coming in May, in 1.3GHz Core 2 Solo SU2700 and a Core 2 Solo SU9600 options. No word on the 15.6-inch widescreen X600 model, but we're hoping to see it sooner rather than later.

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Posted by Augustine at 7:28 AM

OE-A shows off nonvolatile RAM, RFID tag formed by printing

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/27/oe-a-shows-off-nonvolatile-ram-rfid-tag-formed-by-printing/


While it's far from being noteworthy to the mainstream public, printable electronics hold a lot of promise. Over at Printable Electronics 2009 in Tokyo, the Organic Electronics Association (OE-A) demonstrated some of the most extreme, useful printings that we've seen to date. By utilizing an eclectic array of printing methods, the agency was able to produce nonvolatile RAM with a capacity of 1,024 bits (for use in ID and game cards) along with a printed RFID tag that could be launched today in logistics operations. We doubt very seriously that mere consumers will soon have access to printers of this nature, but if we can now print memory and wireless identification tags, one must wonder: what on Earth is next?

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OE-A shows off nonvolatile RAM, RFID tag formed by printing originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Posted by Augustine at 7:28 AM

Video: Musiblocks rock the house

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/27/video-musiblocks-rock-the-house/


Here's something that managed to slip beneath our radar but is definitely worth the double-back: Musiblocks. The design project consists of a central control block at the base of the tower with an embedded force sensor and 6 circular connectors. Add more (or heavier) blocks to increase the volume or twist the block atop the base to switch tracks. The only block with any electronics is the core, control block at the base -- the other blocks are just hardwood slabs with tin conductors. Remember, if Sony can mass produce the Rolly, don't be surprised to see Musicblocks go retail sometime soon. Video after the break.

[Via Yanko Design]

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Posted by Augustine at 7:27 AM

AMD's triple-core Phenom II X3 goes quad-core via BIOS hack

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/27/amds-triple-core-phenom-ii-x3-goes-quad-core-via-bios-hack/


Here's a little known secret for you to chew on: that triple-core AMD Phenom II X3 you purchased actually has four cores. The last one's just locked down for pricing purposes. A Korean site has disclosed information that enables owners of select motherboards to unlock that fourth core, and apparently, all you need is a Biostar mobo and / or a BIOS that has an option labeled Advanced Clock Calibration. When said selection is flipped to "Auto," the fourth core is loosed from its shackles and able to ever-so-slightly up your frame rates and overall level of excitement. Of course, you're taking a big risk by running a chip in a fashion it was never intended, but what fun is life without a little edge-side living?

[Via Slashgear]

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AMD's triple-core Phenom II X3 goes quad-core via BIOS hack originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Posted by Augustine at 7:27 AM

ASUS Eee PC 'Shell' ultra-thin netbook launching in April?

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/27/asus-eee-pc-shell-ultra-thin-netbook-launching-april/


Between the Commercial Times and DigiTimes, no secret is safe within ASUS. The former is reporting (via the latter) that ASUS will launch its second generation ultra-thin Eee PC in April as followup to the Eee PC S101. The Eee PC Shell, as it's supposedly called would mark a welcome departure from ASUS' staid alphanumeric naming convention and is said to be easier to carry than the S101 while bringing higher specs and a longer battery life for just NT$17,000 - 20,000 ($486 - $571) -- that's well below the S101's $699 suggested retail price. The name Shell, of course, would seem to imply a curved, clamshell design. Now, with one of ASUS' favorite events, CeBIT, starting next week, we'd expect an announcement to be days away if the rumor is true -- a high probability what with the launch of yesterday's Eee PC firesale and Intel's new CULV processors for ultra-slim laptops prepped for a March launch.

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Posted by Augustine at 7:26 AM

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