Intel Corporation announced that a dozen of new netbooks based on its new mobile dual-core Intel Atom processors are available in stores today. The netbooks – available now and through the end of the year from manufacturers including Acer, ASUS, Fujitsu, Lenovo, LG, Samsung, MSI, and Toshiba – enable new levels of support for applications like games, as well as Adobe Flash* technology for access to a number of Web pages including online hotel booking systems and multimedia sites such as YouTube* and Hulu*.

“Acer strives to continually improve on our customers’ total mobile experience, whether it is increased responsiveness or extended Internet interactivity through longer battery life,” said David Lee, associate vice president of Acer’s Mobile Computing Business Unit. “We are pleased to select dual-core Intel Atom processors for Acer netbooks, helping to empower netbook users achieve even more – both at work and at leisure.”

With the dual-core Intel Atom processor N550, consumers can enjoy Internet access on the go with a more responsive experience in the same compact form factor, DDR3 memory support and similar great battery life as the single-core Intel Atom processor N450.

“In their short history, the netbook category has experienced impressive growth,” said Erik Reid, director of marketing for mobile platforms at Intel. “Having shipped about 70 million Intel Atom chips for netbooks since our launch of the category in 2008, there is obviously a great market for these devices around the world.”

New netbooks based on dual-core Intel Atom chips arrive in stores today and are available at a variety of consumer-friendly price points. For more information, visit www.intel.com/products/processor/atom/index.htm.

SAN FRANCISCO – Intel has launched the Atom N550 today–its first dual-core Atom processor. The next-generation Atom processor boosts the power and capabilities of smaller mobile computers–providing businesses with even more cost effective options for portable computing.

The Atom N550 processors is available on the shelf as of today in a dozen or so different netbook models. The manufacturers that are already on the dual-core Atom bandwagon include Acer, ASUS, Fujitsu, Lenovo, LG, Samsung, MSI, and Toshiba.

The Atom was designed by Intel to provide a more energy-efficient alternative to the Celeron-M processors that were being used in netbooks at the time. The launch of the Atom made the netbook a more powerful mobile computing platform and basically ignited the explosion of the netbook market.

“In their short history, the netbook category has experienced impressive growth,” said Erik Reid, director of marketing for mobile platforms at Intel. “Having shipped about 70 million Intel Atom chips for netbooks since our launch of the category in 2008, there is obviously a great market for these devices around the world.”

As the high end of notebooks–the larger and more powerful cousins of the netbook–evolve from dual-core to the more powerful quad-core processors, the Atom N550 moves the diminutive netbook platform into the dual-core era. The Atom N550 processor runs at 1.5GHz, and includes support for DDR3 memory as well.

Netbooks are the first out of the gate with the new Atoms–and the netbook market represents the most obvious benefactor of the transition to dual-core processing–but there are wider applications for the new Intel processors as well. The more powerful processor also opens the possibility of dual-core smartphones and tablets as technology continues to migrate to mobile platforms.

Intel’s work with Nokia to develop the Meego mobile operating system, and its purchase of McAfee to provide better security for connected devices of all shapes and sizes also hint at what may be on the horizon for Intel.

Companies that want to provide employees with portable computers, but don’t need mobile users to have top-end computing power can explore the possibility of deploying dual-core netbooks rather than full-blown notebook PCs. Even single-core netbooks are capable of completing the vast majority of tasks that mobile workers might need to perform.

Netbooks are smaller and lighter than notebooks, making them easier to lug around while on the go. They also have significantly better battery life than typical notebooks–lasting six hours or more on a single charge. And, let’s not forget that netbooks are generally much cheaper than typical notebook PCs.

Smartphones and tablets have pushed netbooks to the back of the mobile computing bus, but those platforms have limitations and sometimes mobile workers need a “real” computer. The Atom N550 processors bring dual-core power to netbooks, and expand the possibilities for computing on the go.

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

• Sales from Acer, ASUS, Fujitsu, Lenovo, LG, Samsung, MSI, Toshiba and others start today and through end of the year.
• Intel has shipped more than 70 million Intel® Atom™ netbook chips since its 2008 launch.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., – Intel Corporation announced today that a dozen of new netbooks based on its new mobile dual-core Intel® Atom™ processors are available in stores today. The netbooks – available now and through the end of the year from manufacturers including Acer, ASUS, Fujitsu, Lenovo, LG, Samsung, MSI, and Toshiba – enable new levels of support for applications like games, as well as Adobe Flash* technology for access to a number of Web pages including online hotel booking systems and multimedia sites such as YouTube* and Hulu*.

“Acer strives to continually improve on our customers’ total mobile experience, whether it is increased responsiveness or extended Internet interactivity through longer battery life,” said David Lee, associate vice president of Acer’s Mobile Computing Business Unit. “We are pleased to select dual-core Intel Atom processors for Acer netbooks, helping to empower netbook users achieve even more – both at work and at leisure.”

With the dual-core Intel® Atom™ processor N550, consumers can enjoy Internet access on the go with a more responsive experience in the same compact form factor, DDR3 memory support and similar great battery life as the single-core Intel® Atom™ processor N450.

“In their short history, the netbook category has experienced impressive growth,” said Erik Reid, director of marketing for mobile platforms at Intel. “Having shipped about 70 million Intel Atom chips for netbooks since our launch of the category in 2008, there is obviously a great market for these devices around the world.”

New netbooks based on dual-core Intel Atom chips arrive in stores today and are available at a variety of consumer-friendly price points. For more information, visit www.intel.com/products/processor/atom/index.htm.

MSI-ECS, the exclusive distributor of Buffalo products in the country, is running a promo called “Groovin’ with MiniStation.” This promo entitles buyers of Buffalo MiniStation portable hard drives to get a FREE Genius headset with mic.

Participating Buffalo MiniStation models include the PE, PET, PX and PXT series with 320 GB and 500 GB capacities. This promo will run until August 31, 2010.

Here is the list of participating resellers:

ABC COMPUTER -VIRRAMALL
BRILLIANT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. – VIRRAMALL
COMPLINK
EHUB
DATACORE – VIRRAMALL
DEE COMPUTER SYSTEM
DYNAMIC COMPUTER – VIRRAMALL
PC EXPRESS
PC CORNER
PC ACCESS
PC QUARTERS
PREMIUM LOGIC-XSITE MOBILE
OCTAGON SUPERSTORES
SILICON VALLEY
TECHEAD SYSTEMS INC (Formerly NEW EGG)
THINKING TOOLS – CEBU
VILLMAN COMPUTER SYSTEM

June 28, 2010

MSI’s Big Bang-Fuzion the first mainboard in the industry to feature Fuzion Technology, has received universal praise in the media since its release and has been a hot topic on the internet. Celebrated mainboard and graphics card manufacturer MSI today introduces its mainstream Fuzion Series mainboards; the P55A Fuzion for the Intel platform and 870A Fuzion for the AMD platform. The boards feature the same integration of military class materials. Additionally, the 870A Fuzion is the first AMD platform board capable of simultaneously operating dual NVIDIA graphics cards; an industry first, and a testament to MSI’s strength in research and development.

Fuzion Technology: Conquer Your Enemy with Ease

Allowing users to experience the performance upgrade and convenience of multiple graphics cards, MSI Fuzion series mainboards come with Lucidlogix’s Lucid LT22102 processor and exclusive graphics card Fuzion Technology that enables parallel processing of multiple cross-brand, asymmetrical GPUs. In A-Mode and N-Mode, when coupled with dual PCI-E ×16 Gen2 expansion slots, they provide parallel operating capabilities for any two ATI or two NVIDIA graphics cards, while still supporting ATI’s or NVIDIA’s own unique technologies, letting you effortlessly enjoy the sensation of accelerated gaming!

In addition, with the exclusive X-Mode, you can buy any brand or class of new graphics card to do multi-GPU processing with the existing graphics card in your PC to get higher performance with lower cost. It will be more economic and green than just buy a new high-end graphic card and throw away the old one. At the same time, it can take the primary graphics card as the benchmark (the graphics card installed in the first PCI-E x 16 expansion slot) and support exclusive NVIDIA or ATI technologies while possessing multiple display output capabilities, so you can play games and study strategy guides at the same time—or, during an online battle, discuss tactics with your teammates and vanquish your enemies that much easier!

Military Class components for Shocking Performance and Stability

MSI Fuzion series mainboards utilize military class components, including the 3 main specialized components Hi-c CAP, Solid CAP, and Icy Choke. In CPU power supply modules, Hi-c CAP is the primary component widely used in notebooks and servers that must endure extended periods of use and severe operating environments to provide even higher power supply efficiency and lower operating temperatures. A flat exterior is advantageous for gamers who want to install their favorite CPU cooler, taking temperature reduction a step further while enhancing overclocking potential!

The 8+2 phase DrMOS power supply module design uses MSI’s current DrMOS for even higher unit power supply efficiency to shatter the misconception that ‘multi-phase power supply is better’. Fuzion series mainboards all feature one 6-pin VGA power supply connector, which compared to the 24-pin power supply input of average graphics cards, is capable of providing up to 70% additional power. Even with two high-end graphics cards, you can still significantly enhance overclocking performance and operating stability—a vital design requirement for high-end mainboards.

OC Genie: Overclocking Made Even Easier

The MSI P55A Fuzion and 870A Fuzion mainboards also feature the exclusive OC Genie 1 Second Overclocking Technology. With just one press of the OC Genie button on the mainboard, the automatic optimization of CPU, RAM, and chipset frequency and voltage settings begins. The P55A Fuzion supports the Intel Unlocked series processor, which can initiate MSI’s exclusive Super Unlock technology, allowing overclocking clock rates to reach an astonishing 4GHz! Performance of the 870A Fuzion can be enhanced by up to 148% by simultaneously activating its core unlock function! For newbie gamers, these easy to activate performance enhancements are definitely the most intuitive and practical functions.

USB3.0 & SATA 6 GB/s: Ultra High-speed Transfer Bandwidth

The MSI P55A Fuzion and 870A Fuzion mainboards both come with the latest USB3.0 and SATA 6 GB/s transfer standards. Compared to the 480Mbps provided by traditional USB2.0, the all-new USB3.0′s 5GB/s offers 10 times the transfer bandwidth. Transferring a Blu-ray movie takes less than one minute with the USB3.0 interface and with MSI’s pioneering introduction of a chassis with a front panel USB3.0 port, using an external USB 3.0 device is even more convenient. Furthermore, the SATA 6 GB/s not only provides double the bandwidth of traditional SATA 3GB/s, but also increases data transfer speeds, in line with the current trends for high-speed external storage devices.

MSI’s Fuzion series mainboards not only offer the most stable power supply capabilities and outstanding performance; the exclusive graphics card Fuzion Technology allows for more diverse choices when upgrading a graphics card. With an intuitive overclocking design and complete peripheral expansion capabilities, it is the number one choice for buyers looking for flexible graphics card upgradability.

June 17, 2010

MSI, the world’s leading graphics card and mainboard manufacturer, today launches two of its latest graphics cards, N470GTX and N465GTX Twin Frozr II which are based on MSI’s unique Twin Frozr II thermal design. MSI also revealed its limited N465GTX Twin Frozr II golden edition graphics card which adopts the full copper design. The cards are powered by NVIDIA’s advanced GeForce GTX 400 GPU and support NVIDIA technologies such as 3D Vision Surround, PhysX and CUDA etc and boast MSI’s Twin Frozr II thermal design. As compared to the reference graphics cards, MSI’s latest offerings show a reduction in noise by 21.5dB and heat by 16℃ in full load, making them the industry’s most outstanding graphics cards with the best heat dissipation and noise reduction features.

Twin Frozr II Thermal Design – Unparalleled Balance between Heat Dissipation and Noise for Optimum Performance

MSI’s N470GTX/N465GTX Twin Frozr II graphics cards are based on Twin Frozr II thermal design which uses big size fins and five heat pipes for the best heat dissipation. The card also utilizes a dual-fan design which adjusts quickly to decrease temperatures and supports the “SuperPipe” technology. All these new and improved features give unparalleled performance to consumers. As compared to the reference thermal design, MSI’s newest graphics cards show a reduction in heat by 16℃ in full load and they also show a reduction in noise by 21.5dB. These breakthrough features no doubt make the Twin Frozr II graphics cards the best options for consumers looking for balance between heat dissipation and nose with optimum performance.

Military Class Components Used to Give Ultra-Stable Product Quality

As for the components in MSI’s N470GTX and N465GTX Twin Frozr II graphics cards, MSI selected military class components such as the Hi-c CAP which are solid capacitors with 8 times the normal lifespan, no buzz noise SSC and solid capacitors with lifespan of more than 10 years etc. These high quality components significantly increase the durability and stability of the graphics cards to create the best quality products.

Support “Afterburner” Software Overvoltage to Give a Boosted Performance

In terms of software, MSI’s N470GTX and N465GTX Twin Frozr II graphics cards support MSI’s unique “Afterburner” overclocking software. Not only does this software adjust the clock of the GPU and memory in real time, it also further supports overvoltage, so that users are able to enjoy boosted performance of their graphics cards. “Kombustor”, the co-developed by both of MSI and FurMark, is a stability testing tool that assures users of absolute product quality so that users can enjoy a boosted performance with no limitations.

By Paul Trotter
January 11, 2009