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• Do you want a notebook with that order? 1 day, 6 hours ago
  
  I know some of you really, really wanted Dell's first mini-notebook to have a price-tag of $299 and you're down because the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 starts at $349 with Ubuntu Linux or $399 with Windows XP. Well, just wait, you're soon going to be able to get it for even cheaper with a 3G or Wi-Fi contract.
• AMD preps low-powered Atom killer? 1 week, 3 days ago
  
  While Intel's Developer Forum hogged the limelight last week, AMD was shyly preparing to ship its own competitor to Intel's Atom. The AMD Sempron 200U and 210U will sample next month on a 3.5-inch SBC (single board computer), says Taiwanese manufacturer Ibase.
• "IDTV" chipset runs Linux 1 week, 3 days ago
  
  Swiss semiconductor vendor Micronas has announced a Linux-based reference platform for flat-panel, H.264 compatible HDTVs. The Pegasus IDTV (Integrated Digital Television) platform combines two new Micronas chips: the VCT-PlatinumD system processor and an MDX-H multimedia accelerator IC, along with support ICs, says the company.
• Get a whiff of Asus' scented laptops 1 week, 3 days ago
  
  Something to note about Eee PC maker Asus' new line of fragrant laptops: the lifespan of their scent depends on how much you use the computer. If you make an F6 your primary machine, therefore, chances are great it will gradually lose its invigorating ocean-at-dawn aroma and end up smelling like an old IBM ThinkPad.
• Get a whiff of Asus' scented laptops 1 week, 5 days ago
  
  Something to note about Eee PC maker Asus' new line of fragrant laptops: the lifespan of their scent depends on how much you use the computer. If you make an F6 your primary machine, therefore, chances are great it will gradually lose its invigorating ocean-at-dawn aroma and end up smelling like an old IBM ThinkPad.
• MSI to Launch 8-DIMM P45-Powered Mobo 2 weeks ago
  
  Judging by the six Intel P45-based motherboards in MSI's product lineup, one could easily say, and not be in the wrong when doing so, that the Taiwanese manufacturer is really fond of Intel's chipset. So much so that it has decided to roll out a new mobo, based on the same P45 chipset mentioned above. However, this time around, the company has settled on going with a more interesting board design, offering users no less than 8 memory DIMMs.
• Intel aims x86 at digital TVs 2 weeks, 1 day ago
  
  Intel will ship a Pentium M-based system-on-chip (SoC) for consumer devices like networked optical players, set-top boxes, and digital TVs. The 800MHz Media Processor CE3100 ("Canmore") aims to bring YouTube and other PC-based entertainment platforms to home entertainment systems, where today MIPS-based SoCs from Sigma, Broadcom, and others dominate.
• Intel unveils dual-core Atom 2 weeks, 1 day ago
  
  Intel has brought out a dual-core version of its Atom ("Diamondville") processor for low-cost "nettop" PCs. The Atom 330 will ship initially in a low-cost D945GCLF2 mini-ITX board that has gigabit Ethernet, S-video, six-channel audio, eight USB ports, and PCI expansion.
• Virtualization technology targets MIDs 2 weeks, 1 day ago
  
  VirtualLogix will spin a version of its embedded virtualization technology for mobile Internet devices (MIDs), it says. Supporting MIDs based on Intel Atom Z5xx processors, VLX for MIDs should help to simplify designs and materials bills, while improving voice quality, multimedia performance, and security, says VirtualLogix.
• Lenovo's S10 Netbook Listed 2 weeks, 3 days ago
  
  Lenovo has finally listed its IdeaPad netbooks, which were introduced earlier this month and have been, ever since, a source of much anticipation. By visiting the company's website, users will be able to select from up to three differently colored models, all of which feature the same Intel Atom processor and 10-inch LCD display we have been expecting.
• Via announces "lowest-profile" nano-ITX board 2 weeks, 4 days ago
  
  Via Technologies announced a nano-ITX board targeting compact industrial PCs and embedded automation. The Epia N700 includes Via's 1.5GHz C7 or 500MHz Eden ULV processors, gigabit Ethernet, two SATA ports, four USB ports, four COM ports, plus Compact Flash and Mini PCI expansion, the company says.
• Diamond Multimedia Delivers Liquid Cooled HD 4870 X2 2 weeks, 5 days ago
  
  Diamond Multimedia, a leading manufacturer of PC graphics cards, sound cards and communications products, launched today a new Radeon HD 4870 X2-based graphics card. The new product has been designed for high-performance and is equipped with a custom liquid cooling system that enables some impressive clock rates. Dubbed Diamond Radeon HD 4870 X2 - XOC H2O edition, the new card is meant to provide gaming users with the very latest in graphics performance.
• Intel rolls while Rambus and MIPS reel 2 weeks, 5 days ago
  
  Being fabless isn't so hip these days. Rambus and MIPS Technologies are both chip companies that don't have their own chip fabrication facilities. Intel does. Perhaps not coincidentally, Rambus and MIPS are restructuring, while Intel's business is coasting on top of surging processor shipments.
• AMD Aims for Half of Discrete Graphics Market in 2008 2 weeks, 6 days ago
  
  AMD's official announcement for the latest high-performance graphics card, HD 4870 X2, was followed by yet another one, also made by the Sunnyvale-based maker. It appears that the company's graphics business has managed to achieve a market share of 40%, up from 30%, due to the success of its recently released 4800-series of graphics cards.
• Coming Soon: AMD R600 3D Documentation 3 weeks, 2 days ago
  
  For months we have been telling you that AMD has been preparing to release their R600 series documentation as well as opening up the source-code to two of their internal software projects used for testing new graphics processor designs prior to the availability of the actual hardware. Advanced Micro Devices has yet to release their 3D programming documentation covering the R600 series (or the brand-new RV770) nor the source-code to their two internal projects (TCore and KGrids), but following several postings in our forums over the past couple of weeks and many emails inquiring about the status, today we have a brief update to share.
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