AMD launches two new X86 Bulldozer, Bobcat Architectures

AMD has introduced new X86 Architectures , AMD Bulldozer and Bobcat Architectures Out.Bobcat is AMD's new mobile platform and Bulldozer is focused on servers, each branch away from traditional designs to cater to their specific markets. Bobcat, for instance, will feature extremely low power requirements, with thermal envelopes under a single watt.

Initially based on a 32nm process, the new Bulldozer chips will feature multiple sets of pipelines that share a single 128bit FPU, as well as L2 and L3 cache. It's speculated the CPU will be capable of executing a minimum of four instructions per cycle, and quite possibly double that. Unfortunately AMD has been very light on specific details, and were more interested in announcing timeframes than design specifics.

In 2011, Brazos platform will be introduced with dual-core Bobcat architecture based chips and "Ontario" APU (accelerated processing unit). This in true sense would Intel Atom competitor and it would be interesting to see whether AMD introduces at lower price points

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JVC SR-HD1500 and SR-HD1250 Blu-ray/HDD Recorder Decks

JVC announced the SR-HD1500 and SR-HD1250 Blu-ray / Hard Drive combo recorder decks at the CEDIA 2009. These are high performance professional combo decks with a built-in Blu-ray recorder and an internal hard disk drive for easy duplication and disc authoring without a PC.

These devices are not designed to record TV programs to hard drive or Blu-ray discs. Instead, JVC’s new recorders are used to record video from camcorder or other devices via USB, i.Link IEEE1394 or from SD/SDHC memoru cards. Composite and S-Video inputs provide interfaces for legacy analog devices as well. Unprotected DVD and Blu-ray discs can also be duplicate easily.

Using the SR-HD1500 and SR-HD1250, users can record and author professional BDMV (with menu) or BDAV discs. Advanced MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 (H.264) encoding provides support for HD and SD sources, and a built-in format converter can downconvert HD content for recording to a standard DVD.The units support BD-R or BD-RE (erasable) Blu-ray discs.

The JVC SR-HD1500 has 500GB drive, RS-232C terminal and support for .MOV files while SR-HD1250 has a 250GB hard drive and comes without the RS-232C and .MOV support. They are priced at $2550 and $1995 respectively and will be available in October 2009

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Creative Zii EGG on its way

Zii EGG is not yet ready for public consumption but Creative has started sending units plus SDK to developers. Dapreview’s staffer was amongst the first ones to get it and he has posted his first impression about the device. He reckons even though the dev units are not as brushed up as the final product will be, the Zii is the best sounding Creative player, even without the EQ. He also felt the player is “rough around the edges” and the colors are “shockingly bright” and “alive”.

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Logitech rolls out the Performance Mouse MX and the Anywhere Mouse MX

Logitech is back with another breath-taking technology. This time the company has introduced two mice called the Logitech Performance Mouse MX and the Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX. Both these mice can be used virtually any where including clear glass that is 4mm thick.

These mice include Logitech’s Darkfield Laser Tracking Technology that allows users to use these mice almost anywhere. These mice offer users complete control of their digital world. The hyper-fast scrolling feature makes navigating through long documents quick and easy. The click-to-click mode of these mice offers more precision while navigating lists, photos and slide shows.

The Logitech Performance Mouse MX is a full-sized mouse that features a flexible micro-USB charging system. This system allows users to charge their mouse through the computer or a wall outlet. The mouse features four customizable thumb buttons that allow users to easily switch applications and zoom in and out of web pages.

“Laptops have gained popularity in the last several years because of the freedom they afford – people today want to be able to connect to their digital world anytime, anywhere. However, until now, no mouse has been able to match that flexibility,” said Rory Dooley, Logitech’s senior vice president and general manager of the Control Devices business unit. “Thanks to Logitech Darkfield, whether you’re checking the morning news from the granite counter top in your kitchen or at work manipulating a spreadsheet from your glass desk, you can be confident that your Logitech mouse will be up to the task.”

The Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX is a small portable laptop mouse that works virtually anywhere. Along with being easily portable, this mouse is designed to comfortably fit into the contours of the user’s hand. The mouse also features back and forward buttons within the reach of the thumb. Both these mice include the Logitech Unifying receiver that allows users to plug up to five other compatible Logitech devices.

Logitech will offer these mice in the US and Europe starting this month. The Logitech Performance Mouse MX is expected to be priced at $99.99 (approx. Rs. 4,870) while the Anywhere Mouse MX is expected to retails at $79.99 (approx. Rs. 3,895).

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