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AMD will roll out FX-64 in Q4

Ewdison Then, Jul 10th 2006 Discuss [0]

There is a buzz at HKEPC (in Chinese) about AMD releasing FX-64 (90nm) by 4Q at $999 a pop and it will be available to system integrators by August 8th 2006. Nothing really new about it other than higher clock speed bump to 3.0Ghz. AMD is still using 125W on FX-64 which indicate AMD will conserve their 95W for the Quad chip and lower clock speed CPU at run on 65W. AMD's fab capacity is still keeping them from moving their latest chips to 65nm which Intel will take advantage of by releasing their soon to be out core2 Duo line up. At this moment, many of the early benchmark on AMD's fastest CPU against Intel's Conroe does not favor AMD in anyway. I really do hope AMD could stay competitive against Intel, they have done a great job doing it for the past couple years, unfortunately i have not seen anything on AMD's roadmap that will be able to smoke the fastest Conroe yet.

New Details on the Microsoft “mPod”

Benjamin Nied, Jul 10th 2006 Discuss [0]

Thanks to the Seattle Times, we have even more information on what could turn out to be Microsoft's iPod-killer (which we've dubbed the mPod for now). Codenamed Argo, the device is apparently being designed as part of a "complete line" of Xbox-related gear. By "complete line," we're assuming that means that there will be more to this lineup than just the Argo and the Xbox 360 (hint hint). Argo's team is being led by J Allard, the man who co-developed the Xbox, and includes members from the MSN Music team and Allard's XNA Framework team. Read The Full Story

Venzero Unveils LilOne PMP

Benjamin Nied, Jul 10th 2006 Discuss [0]

Portable media players are everywhere today, since these devices are one of the new must-have gadgets around. While some might consider the Venzero LilOne to be a bit of a wimp in the world of PMPs, the device is not without its place in the world. Sporting a 6 GB micro hard drive, the LilOne isn't shy of features, allowing users to play both video and audio (and pictures too, but who uses those anymore?) in its tiny 1.5-inch, 262,000-color screen. Read The Full Story

An iPod That Talks?

Benjamin Nied, Jul 10th 2006 Discuss [0]

In keeping with our ever-expanding coverage on the future of Apple's little music player, speculation has arisen (in the form of yet-another patent filing) that the next-generation Apple music machines will speak to you, announcing the song's title and artist in a variety of celebrity voices. While it's sort of creepy to consider having your iPod talk to you (is it really so difficult to just look at the song title, people?), this might be a great step forward in allowing iPods to be used by vision-impaired customers who can't read the text on the iPod's admittedly tiny screen. Read The Full Story

Update on the Microsoft iPod-Killer

Benjamin Nied, Jul 6th 2006 Discuss [0]

Thanks to our friends over at Gizmodo, we have some new details on the rumored Microsoft iPod-killer. First, the Wi-Fi capabilities of the device won't be limted to just downloading new songs on the go; the "mPod" will allso allow you share songs with other listeners, allowing you to sample the music immediately and then buy it when you get home. Also, the Wi-Fi connectivity will be used to send ads to your device automatically, adding a 10% off coupon as a bonus for watching that ad. The other bit of news is that, should you have a sizable iTunes collection built up already, Microsoft's service will scan this collection and give you the music for use with your "mPod" for free, giving users a huge incentive to jump ship as they wouldn't need to pay for music twice.

Say Hello to the mPod?

Benjamin Nied, Jul 6th 2006 Discuss [0]

Microsoft, everyone's favorite computer empire, is apparently working on an iPod-style music and video player, hoping to have the final product ready to roll come this Christmas. What more, the Microsoft music player will come with an iTunes-style music program/store and will feature Wi-Fi capabilities, which is planned to allow users to download music and videos without being connected to a computer - this feature alone could spell trouble for Apple should a competing capability not find its way into the iPod. In typical Microsoft fashion, expect the launch of these devices to be part of a multi-million dollar campaign; also in typical Microsoft fashion, I would be surprised to see virii for the devices before they debut. Stay tuned. [via AppleInsider]

Wii to Launch Early?

Benjamin Nied, Jul 6th 2006 Discuss [0]

In a revelation that seems almost too good to be true, it would appear that Nintendo might be priming the upcoming Wii console to launch a good month or two ahead of schedule, beating the Sony PS3 to the market by a couple of months. According to CNNMoney.com, Nintendo is already producing final versions of the new console, while Sony has yet to begin making the retail versions of the PS3. For comparison's sake, the Xbox 360 was in production for only 69 days before it debuted, meaning that should Nintendo opt to travel the same path, the Wii could launch as early as September. Such a move is sure to have gamers (like me) salivating, and it sure to throw a wrench into Sony's plans, since both competitors would have their machines out before them. No official word yet from Nintendo, but we're sure that there will be soon. In the meantime, cross your fingers. [via GameDaily BIZ]