by anyajulia | Aug 28, 2008 | Tech Talk
AMD has unleashed the new Phenom X4 9950 Black Edition, one of its three new quad-core Phenom X4 processors, which is codenamed Agena and is currently the fastest processor AMD has to offer.
With its Black Edition branding, it should be obvious that the Phenom X4 9950 BE is targeted squarely at enthusiasts and overclockers.
The processor’s specs are:
CPU Socket Type: Socket AM2+ (940-pin) organic micro PGA
Multi-Core: Quad-Core
Operating Frequency: 2.6GHz
Hyper Transports: 4000MHz
Hyper-Transport Support: Yes
Virtualization Technology Support: Yes
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4a,3DNOW! Professional
AMD64 Technology: Yes
Simultaneous 32- & 64-bit computing: Yes
L1 Cache (Instruction + Data) per core: 128KB (64KB + 64KB)
L2 Cache (512KB per core): 2MB
L3 Cache: 2MB
HyperTransport™ Technology: HyperTransport™ technology up to 4000MT/s full duplex, or up to 16.0GB/s I/O Bandwidth
Integrated DDR2 Memory Controller: Yes
Memory Controller Width: 128-bit
Type of Memory Supported: PC2-8500(DDR2-1066) PC2 6400(DDR2-800), PC2 5300(DDR2-667), PC2 4200(DDR2-533), and PC2 3200(DDR2-400) unbuffered memory
Memory Bandwidth: up to 17.1 GB/s dual channel memory bandwidth
Total Processor-to-system Bandwidth (HyperTransport plus memory bandwidth) : up to 33.1 GB/s
Process Technology: 65 nanometer, SOI (silicon-on-insulator) Technology
Voltage: 1.05-1.30V
Thermal Design Power: 140W, 125W, 95W, 65W
Die Size: 65nm: 285mm2
Number of Transistors: 65nm: ~450 million
This processor is the first true quad core that boasts better performance for it allows cores to communicate on die. With AMD64 Direct Connect Architecture, it increases application performance by reducing memory latency; scales memory bandwidth and performance to match compute needs; and with HyperTransport™ Technology, it provides up o 16.0GB/s peak bandwidth per processor-reducing I/O bottlenecks up to 33.1GB/s total delivered processor-to-system bandwidth (HyperTransport bus + memory bus). With an AMD Balanced Smart Cache, it shortens access times to highly accessed data. Other features are the AMD Wide Floating Point Accelerator, HyperTransport™ technology, Integrated DDR2 DRAM Controller with AMD Memory Optimizer Technology, AMD Virtualization™ (AMD-V™) With Rapid Virtualization Indexing, AMD Cool’n’Quiet™ 2.0 technology, AMD CoolCore™ Technology and Dual Dynamic Power Management™ .
The AMD Phenom X4 9950 costs around $550, which will be around Php25,000 when it becomes available in the Philippines.
by anyajulia | Aug 21, 2008 | Features, Tech Talk
The Lenovo ThinkPad X301 will be released on August 27, as announced by Lenovo Philippines. The X301 is an upgrade of the ThinkPad X300 which was released earlier in April of this year. Lenovo has taken the wraps off a new ultrathin, lightweight notebook for enterprise workers.
Its specs are:
Intel Core 2 Duo ULV processor (Centrino 2) 1.2 or 1.4GHz
6MB of L2 cache, 1066MHz FSB
13.3-inch Display LED backlit,
options for a 64GB or 128GB SDD drive,
up to 2GB of DDR3 RAM,
WiFi,
high-speed mobile broadband3
Ultra-Wideband technology
a built-in GPS
WiMAX version later this year
weighs less than 3 lbs.
0.75 to 1-inch thin
ThinkPad X301 has new support for DisplayPort which makes viewing high definition content easy and ideal for models with the ultra-thin DVD burner. With support for both DisplayPort and VGA, users can even watch high definition content on multiple displays. And also with Lenovo’s improved Power Manager, it gives users more control over notebook functions to enable longer battery life, though there is still no indication on just how long does the battery last.
The ThinkPad X301 notebook will start at approximately Php128,100.
by anyajulia | Aug 21, 2008 | Features, Tech Talk
Dell’s answer to the Eee, formerly dubbed the Dell E and E slim series, is now officially called the Dell Inspiron 910 (aka Mini Inspiron). It is reported to be released on August 22 with a starting price at $299. Though it still has to be confirmed, from the Dell Philippines, if the Inspiron 910 will also released here and how much it would cost.
It has also been reported that it will be able to include an optional 3G connection at order-time and also confirms the lack of Fn-Key.
The Dell Inspiron 910 will have the following specs:
8.9 inch Display (1024×600)
Intel Atom 1.6 Ghz
4GB/8GB/16GB SSD
4, 8, 12GB Flash Drive
512MB to 1GB DDR2 RAM
Up to 8MB shared video memory
ALC268 Audio
1.3/0.3 megapixel camera
WiFi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
WLAN/WWAN, Mini card support for Bluetooth
Card reader
3 USB 2.0 ports
4-cell battery (~5 hours)
Ubuntu Linux or Windows XP
~2.2 lbs (1kg)
by anyajulia | Jul 31, 2008 | Features, Local News / Bohol Balita, Tech Talk
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Congressman Edgar Chatto unite for more scholarships for the Boholano youth. The scholarships are : the Government Initiative on Fellowship for the Talented in the Sciences (Project GIFTS) and the DOST-SEI Junior Level Merits Scholarship Program. The said scholarships can now be availed of this semester.
Students who can avail of these scholarships are the third-year level students in Science and Technology courses which are the main priority of the DOST-SEI.
by anyajulia | Jul 30, 2008 | Features, National News, Tech Talk
Asus Philippines has finally launched the latest edition to the Eee PC series yesterday, July 29, 2008. Its suggested retail price will be somewhere around Php 30,000.
Its specs include the following:
10″ screen at 1280 × 720 screen resolution,
Intel Atom 1.6GHz,
WiFi 802.11n,
Bluetooth 2.0,
1 – 2 GB DDR RAM,
1.3 MP webcam,
20GB – 40GB SSD drive,
Hi-definition Audio,
6-cell battery (4.2 – 8 hrs),
1.33 kg, Windows XP or GNU Linux OS, and
95% of standard notebook keyboard size.
The latest Asus EeePC edition will be coming out in 6 shiny colors: Red, Green, Black, Peony White, Pearl White and Fine Ebony.
While MSI’s answer to the Asus Eee PC is the MSI Wind. The MSI Wind U100 is already on display at a store in a mall in Manila (SM City San Lazaro). This latest edition of the MSI Wind series is priced at Php 25, 000. Its specs include the following:
GHz Intel Atom processor,
1 GB of RAM,
2.5-inch HDD or SSD,
10-inch WXGA LED backlighted display,
80GB of memory,
Bluetooth,
Wi-Fi,
a 1.3 megapixel cam,
3-cell battery pack (7-hour battery life), and
can be in Linux or Windows operating systems.
Sources: http://www.yugatech.com/blog/personal-computing/asus-eeepc-1000-price-launch-date/
http://www.electronicpulp.net/2008/07/msi-wind-u100-now-available-in.html
by anyajulia | Jul 27, 2008 | Features, Local News / Bohol Balita, Tech Talk, Tourism
July 27, 2008 is Sandugo Showcase’s last day. For those who haven’t been to the showcase yet, change gears and head to the Island City Mall. From tourist destinations to IT , from accessories to native products; explore and you might find a bargain you just can’t refuse.
