
ASUS brought you a new LCD series with full HD and real-time video communications, the ASUS MK241H LCD Monitor. This 24-inch LCD monitor features native HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) support for Full HD 1080p video playback; and has a built-in 1.3 Mega-pixel webcam and array microphones to deliver the best video and audio online communication experiences. It also utilizes the exclusive Color Rich Technology for enhanced higher-color-gamut video performance with 130% extra color space. The MK241H is equipped with 1920×1200 (WUXGA) 16:10 high-resolution panels and a HDMI connection and allows delivery of multi-channel audio and uncompressed digital video through a single cable for full HD 1080p video playback of PS3, XBOX360 and Blu-ray / HD DVD players.
The MK241H adopts various ASUS exclusive technologies to deliver superb images. These include: Color Rich Technology for higher-color-gamut video performance with 130% extra color space; the user-friendly Aspect Control function to allow users to select a preferred display mode among Full, 4:3 and 1:1(dot-to-dot) for true-to-life Full HD 1080p gaming or movie watching without any data loss or image distortion; Trace Free Technology that delivers 2ms Quick Response Time (gray-to-gray) for smooth video display without any ghosting; ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) Technology that automatically adjusts the luminance of the backlight for better displays according to the image contents, and improves the contrast ratio to 3000:1 ? resulting in more realistic depictions of night scenes during games or movies; and Splendid? Video Intelligence Technology, which delivers optimized video performance with intelligent color, brightness, contrast and sharpness corrections, as well as 5 video preset modes and 3 skin-tone selections to suit the users? preferences.
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26 Feb
Posted by kar as Graphic Card, Desktop Peripheral

MSI has unveiled its latest graphics card base on NVIDIA GeForce 9600GT Series GPU, the MSI N9600GT Series graphics card. Comparing with last generation GeForce 8600 Series, the latest GeForce 9600GT Series come with advanced technology such as PCI-Express 2.0 interface, 65nm chip manufacturing and also double the quantity of stream processors from 32 to 64 units, memory bandwidth from 128 to 256-bit. This huge leap let GPU create more horsepower and also takes use of higher bandwidth of on-board memory lanes and the newer data path of PCI-Express 2.0. All these stunning specifications let MSI N9600GT Series easily surpass performance of GeForce 8800 series by applying NVIDIA SLI technology. Even the performance of single N9600GT is twice of NX8600GTS series, basing on real DirectX 10 game titles.
With momentum of keeping innovation, MSI enhances the thermal parts deeply with two branding new design, special “Seaweed-blade Fan” and “BatMobile thermal shielding.” Seaweed-blade Fan applies hydromechanics that makes the most powerful air-flow and highest air-pressure real at the same time. Comparing to fan-cooling with normal blade, MSI Seaweed-blade Fan gives you less noise and lower temperature at once. BatMobile thermal shielding is another enhancement of traditional 2-Slot fan design, which extends the hood as close as to the bracket, decrease turbulence cause by the unnecessary blank zone. The native streamline shape also makes the air friction as low as possible, providing less noise production.
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23 Feb
Posted by kar as Graphic Card, Desktop Peripheral

Artic Cooling has announced a new cooling solutions, the Artic Accelero Xtreme Series (Xtreme 2900/Xtreme 8800). The Xtreme series is speciall designed for ATI HD 2900XT/Pro and nVIDIA GeForce 8800 Ultra/GTX/GT graphic cards. The Accelero Xtreme series features with 5 heatpipes, 107 fins and 3 PWM fans. Its radical optimized airflow design enables up to 240 watt heat dissipation, which guarantees outstanding cooling performance. Accelero Xtreme brings out the heat from GPU effectively, resulting in at least 20oC lower than the stock cooler. Together with the integrated memory cooling and voltage regulator cooling, Accelero Xtreme not only enhances the overclock potential, but also extends the service life of the card.
The three 80mm PWM fans operate in extreme silence and generate maximum airflow simultaneously, thanks to the promising low noise impeller as well as the patented fan holder that eliminates humming noise. With this outstanding low noise cooling technology, Accelero Xtreme brings enthusiasts and overclockers to the new level of non-disturbed gaming experience.
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VVIKOO has released its first GeForce 9 series graphics card, VVIKOO GeForce 9600GT Turbo graphics card. The card is powered by the latest NVIDIA GeForce 9600GT graphics card (D9P) and Zalman’s VF-1000 pure cooper cooler. VVIKOO GeForce 9600GT Turbo supports the PCI-Express 2.0 bus, 64 units of stream processors, and GDDR3 512MB 256bit memory. The GPU and memory clock of VVIKOO 9600GT Turbo are pre-overclocked to 700MHz and 2000MHz, having the better performance to the most popular DX10 games.
VVIKOO GeForce 9600GT Turbo features the latest DisplayPort and HDMI output interfaces which are the most popular interfaces of a graphics card. The standard interface such as Dual-Link DVI-I is included as well. VVIKOO GeForce 9600GT Turbo is HDCP compliant and it supports NVIDIA PureVideo HD and H.264 decode. All you have to do is to connect either DisplayPort or HDMI output interface to the monitor, and then you can easily enjoy the ultimate Blu-ray and HD-DVD movie experience on it.
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20 Feb
Posted by kar as Optical Drive, Desktop Peripheral

Asus has launched a new optical drives that support 5x DVD-RW Double Layer, the ASUS DVD-E818A2 and ASUS DVD-E818A2T. Both comes with advanced built-in ASUS exclusive technologies that provides quieter, more stable and higher performance multimedia environment. The new industry format of 5x DVD-RW DL support will enable user to view high quality videos directly burnt into DVDs from camcorders and obtain fabulous playback capacities. The ASUS DVD-E818A2 and ASUS DVD-E818A2T are able to access CDs, DVD-ROM/DVD±R/ DVD±RW/DVD-RAM and DVD-Video discs. It also supports fast speed data transfer rate at max rates of 24930 KB/s (18x) for DVD-ROM, 7200 KB/s (48x) for CD-ROM. Access times are also shortened with fast random access times for DVD access at 105 ms versus typical 95 ms CD access times.
Popularity: 12% [?]
09 Feb
Posted by kar as LCD TV/Monitor, Desktop Peripheral

Hitachi introduced two new LCD monitors in Japan market, the Hitachi 19LM-W1 and Hitachi 17LM-1. The 19LM-W1 features a 19-inch WXGA+ LCD screen and 1000:1 contrast ratio, while the 17LM-1 features 17-inch SXGA LCD screen and 800:1 contrast ratio. Both has a brightness of 300 cd/m2, and use a HDMI input instead of usual DVI.
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Mitsubishi has unveiled its latest generation of the Diamond Crystal Wide LCD panel, the Mitsubishi RDT222WM-S. This 22-inch LCD panel features a WSXGA+ resolution, 1000:1 contract ratio and 300cd/m2 brightness. In connectivity wise, it supports DVI-D HDCP and D-SUB, also HDMI input.
Popularity: 12% [?]
06 Feb
Posted by kar as Mouse, Desktop Peripheral

Currently, all computer mouse products in the market are made with hard plastic, and their shapes are not universally adaptable to the human hand. Even the most advanced ergonomically designed mouse does not fit the preferences of every user. The inelasticity of the plastic model is problematic for long-time usage, as numerous people have suffered wrist injuries from extensive use in a fixed position. Moldable Mouse eliminates this problem with its unique design, introduced by Lite-On Technology, together with P&C Design Center.
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Popularity: 13% [?]