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Ivy Bridge AVADirect custom computers bust out

Chris Burns, Apr 30th 2012 Discuss [0]

As the 3rd Generation Intel Core lineup of processors ramps up for the public, so too are manufacturers from all corners of the earth offering their own integration: AVADirect coming on today with custom-made setups. AVADirect is a company known for their custom-build computers made to suit any and all ultra-precise-machine lovers and they today are bringing their lineup up to speed with Ivy Bridge. These machines of all types will also include Intel HD 4000 graphics at your will - bring on the big beasts! Read The Full Story

Intel Next Unit of Computing packs palm-sized power

Chris Davies, Apr 30th 2012 Discuss [0]

Intel could take on Raspberry Pi and compact set-top boxes with a new, budget PC, the NUC or "Next Unit of Computing," set to launch in the second half of 2012. Dressed in a 10 x 10 cm demo box, the NUC is a full Core i3/i5 Sandy Bridge computer complete with Thunderbolt, HDMI and USB connectivity, Sweclockers reports, while inside there's a pair of laptop memory slots and a pair of mini PCIe headers. Read The Full Story

Intel 3rd Gen Core Ivy Bridge processors official

Chris Davies, Apr 23rd 2012 Discuss [0]

Intel has officially launched its 3rd-gen Core processor line-up, based on 22nm Ivy Bridge architecture, for a 20-percent performance boost while using 20-percent less power than last-gen Sandy Bridge chips. The new Core chips are built using 3D Tri-Gate transistor architecture, and include a new on-processor HD Graphics 4000 GPU for up to twice the HD media and 3D graphics performance. Finally, there are new security features for home and enterprise users.

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Sony VAIO E Series 14P packs Kinect-style gesture control

Chris Davies, Apr 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

Sony has outed its latest 14-inch notebook, the VAIO E Series 14P, not quite an ultrabook but not letting that stop it offer gesture control and 7hr runtime. Measuring in at 22.4mm thick, the 1366 x 768 notebook runs Intel's Core i3-2350M processor paired with 4GB of DDR3 memory and AMD Radeon HD 7670M graphics with 1GB of dedicated VRAM, and comes in black, white or pink. Read The Full Story

MAINGEAR Solo custom all-in-one revealed

Chris Davies, Mar 14th 2012 Discuss [0]

MAINGEAR has outed its latest custom PC, the Solo, a 21-inch all-in-one which promises to be the most flexible of its ilk. Fronted by a 1080p Full HD display - with an optional 10-point multitouch touchscreen - the Solo kicks off with a Core i3-2125 processor and 4GB of memory, but can be upgraded to a Core i7-2600S and 16GB of DDR3-1333. MAINGEAR also slots in 32GB of SSD caching memory as standard, to turn any regular HDD into a hybrid drive for up to 8x the performance, supposedly. Read The Full Story

Shuttle XPC SZ68R5 packs super-fast Core i7 into tiny footprint

Chris Davies, Jan 31st 2012 Discuss [4]

Compact PC manufacturer Shuttle has outed its latest barebones computer, the Shuttle XPC SZ68R5, featuring Intel's Z68 high-performance chipset along with SSD caching for super-fast boot times and app loading. The 33 x 21.5 x 19 cm chassis can accommodate up to 32GB of DDR3 memory, Core i3/i5/i7 processors and up to four add-on cards, since it has slots for PCIe-x16-2.0, PCIe-x4-2.0, Mini-PCIe-x1-2.0 and mSATA. HTPC duty is made easier thanks to both HDMI and DVI-I ports. Read The Full Story

Alienware X51 packs gaming power in tiny footprint

Chris Davies, Jan 18th 2012 Discuss [0]

Alienware has launched its latest desktop gaming PC, the Alienware X51, though unlike the company's usual ostentatious monster-machines it squeezes its potency into a tiny footprint. The small-form-factor X51 measures just 14.5 x 12.52 x 3.74 inches, but can still be outfitted with a choice of Intel Core i3 dualcore, or i5/i7 quadcore processors along with either NVIDIA's GeForce GT 545 1GB graphics or GeForce GTX 555 1GB. Read The Full Story

Shuttle XH61 packs Core i7 into 7cm PC

Chris Davies, Jan 12th 2012 Discuss [0]

Shuttle has outed its latest barebones PC, the XH61 and if you've been eyeing the Mac mini but need an optical drive and native Windows then the 7cm-high desktop is worth a glance. The XH61 packs an LGA1155 socket motherboard with two RAM slots - for up to 16GB of DDR3 memory - four SATA 3 Gbit/s ports and room for both a 2.5-inch drive and slimline DVD or Blu-ray drive into a 24.2 x 20 x 7.3 cm enclosure, ideal for HTPC or desktop duties. Read The Full Story

Lenovo IdeaPad U310 and U410 Ultrabooks revealed

Chris Davies, Jan 8th 2012 Discuss [2]

Lenovo has followed Wednesday’s ThinkPad launch with a pair of new ultrabooks targeted at consumers at CES today, the IdeaPad U310 and U410. With 13.3-inch and 14-inch displays respectively, the two new IdeaPads have up to 64GB of SSD storage and/or up to 500GB of HDD storage, promising both speedy resume and boot times together with capacious multimedia space.

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LG Z330 and Z430 Super Ultrabooks revealed

Chris Davies, Jan 5th 2012 Discuss [6]

Ultrabooks have hardly had a chance to get started, and already LG is looking to refine the term with its new Super Ultrabook LG Z330 and Z430 models. Two of the company's new PCs from its CES 2012 line-up, they join a 3D-centric notebook range - though lack 3D themselves - at the Las Vegas show next week. So, you might be asking, what makes an ultrabook "Super"? Read The Full Story

Tranquil MMC-12 puts HTPC into 1.5-inch fan-free enclosure

Chris Davies, Jan 2nd 2012 Discuss [2]

PC manufacturer Tranquil has launched its latest HTPC, the super-skinny MMC-12, a mere 1.5-inches high so as to take up minimal space in your kit rack. Fashioned in satin finish aerospace-grade aluminum, the MMC-12 is fanless and packs an Intel Core i3-2100T processor, 4GB of RAM and an 80GB mSATA OS drive, as well as a spare bay for your primary data drive and a DVD burner. Read The Full Story

HP Folio 13 Ultrabook on sale now

Chris Davies, Dec 7th 2011 Discuss [2]

The new ENVY range isn't the only thing HP has new in notebook sales today; the HP Folio 13 ultrabook is also ready for primetime, offering 13.3-inches of Core i3 or i5 ultraportable. Announced last month, the Folio 13 has 4GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD, along with a 1366 x 768 display, in a 3.3-pound 0.7-inch tall chassis. Read The Full Story