Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[ASRock Vision 3D 2nd Gen HTPC leaks with Sandy Bridge on board]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/06/asrock-vision-3d-2nd-gen-htpc-leaks-with-sandy-bridge-on-board/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/06/asrock-vision-3d-2nd-gen-htpc-leaks-with-sandy-bridge-on-board/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/06/asrock-vision-3d-2nd-gen-htpc-leaks-with-sandy-bridge-on-board/#comments ASRock 3D Vision 2nd Gen The tiny box that AnandTech called, "the best SFF HTPC [they had] ever reviewed, hands down," is finally joining the Sandy Bridge brigade. A tipster was doing a little Google-fu when he came across a listing for the unannounced Vision 3D 2nd Gen Series. The specs are certainly a worthy upgrade to last year's Computex standout, including a switchable 1GB GeForce GT540M card, 1333MHz RAM and an HMDI 1.4a port. You still get a Blu-ray drive, NVIDIA's 3D Vision, a media remote, four USB 3.0 jacks and your choice of Core i3, i5 or i7 processors -- so this isn't exactly a complete overhaul. Check out the gallery below from a few images and some screenshots of the listing.

[Thanks, TheRealBamse]

Gallery: ASRock Vision 3D 2nd Gen

ASRock Vision 3D 2nd Gen HTPC leaks with Sandy Bridge on board originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d vision3dVisionasrockasrock vision 3dasrock vision 3d 2nd gen seriesasrock vision 3d htpcasrock vision 3d second genAsrockVision3dAsrockVision3d2ndGenSeriesAsrockVision3dHtpcAsrockVision3dSecondGenhtpcleakleakednvidia 3d visionNvidia3dVisionsandy bridgeSandyBridgesffsff pcSffPcTue, 06 Sep 2011 11:41:00 EST<![CDATA[AMD 990FX motherboards from Asus, ASRock and Gigabyte get rounded up and ranked]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/25/amd-990fx-motherboards-from-asus-asrock-and-gigabyte-get-rounde/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/25/amd-990fx-motherboards-from-asus-asrock-and-gigabyte-get-rounde/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/25/amd-990fx-motherboards-from-asus-asrock-and-gigabyte-get-rounde/#comments HotHardware just herded up a trio of new mainboards equipped with AMD's 990FX chipset, which will support those famed 8-core Bulldozer-based processors when they finally arrive, as well as being compatible with existing Phenom II and Athlon II chips. All the boards had similarly high performance, good connectivity and plenty of overclocking and tweaking potential. However, the $229 Asus CrossHair V Formula inched its way to overall victory thanks to its reliability, attractive build and smart layout. The ASRock Fatal1ty 990FX Professional placed second despite being cheaper at $200 and having richer connectivity, including FireWire and a front-mountable USB 3.0 panel. Finally, the Gigabyte 990FXA-UD7 lagged behind due to its excessive $250 price tag, a lack of color coding to help guide less experienced builders, plus an ugly and outdated BIOS utility. So, there you have it: if you want to gear up for your next Bulldozer-ready AMD build, the Asus and ASRock 990FX boards are ripe for picking. Check out the source link for the full comparisons and benchmarks.

AMD 990FX motherboards from Asus, ASRock and Gigabyte get rounded up and ranked originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8-core990FXAM3+AMDAMD 990FXamd fxAmd990fxAmdFxASRockASRock Fatal1tyASRock Fatal1ty 990FX ProfessionalAsrockFatal1tyAsrockFatal1ty990fxProfessionalAsusAsus CrossHair V FormulaAsusCrosshairVFormulaBulldozerGigabyteGigabyte 990FXA-UD7Gigabyte990fxa-ud7motherboardocta-coreoctacorereviewreview roundupReviewRounduproundupThu, 25 Aug 2011 11:02:00 EST<![CDATA[HotHardware surveys the Cougar Point motherboard horizon, spots a winner]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/20/hothardware-surveys-the-cougar-point-motherboard-horizon-spots/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/20/hothardware-surveys-the-cougar-point-motherboard-horizon-spots/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/20/hothardware-surveys-the-cougar-point-motherboard-horizon-spots/#comments There's an ocean of possibilities when it comes to choosing the right Socket LGA 1155 board to mother your Sandy Bridge processor. But a roundup review at HotHardware funnels it down to just five rivals within a $179-$267 price bracket and based on Intel's P67 chipset: two offerings from Asus, plus one each from ASRock, Gigabyte and MSI. The reviewers found clear favorites depending on what you're looking for: The ASRock Fatal1ty P67 Professional and MSI P67A-GD80 can both bring serious aesthetics to your super rig, and the former has a particularly good bang-for-buck ratio. The Asus P8P67 WS Revolution stands out with four full-length PCI Express lanes for crazy graphics, while the more conservative Asus P8P67 Professional has the lowest idle power consumption of the lot. Click the source link now if you'd prefer to discover the overall winner for yourself. Otherwise, all we can say is, viva la Revolution.

HotHardware surveys the Cougar Point motherboard horizon, spots a winner originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ASRockAsuschipsetgaminggaming rigGamingRiggigabytegraphicsgraphics rigGraphicsRigIntelLGA 1155Lga1155mid-rangemotherboardMSIperformancereviewriground-upround-up reviewRound-upReviewSandy BridgeSandyBridgeMon, 20 Jun 2011 09:31:00 EST<![CDATA[NVIDIA brings SLI support to AMD 990FX, 990X and 970 chipsets]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/nvidia-brings-sli-support-to-amd-990fx-990x-and-970-chipsets/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/nvidia-brings-sli-support-to-amd-990fx-990x-and-970-chipsets/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/nvidia-brings-sli-support-to-amd-990fx-990x-and-970-chipsets/#commentsIt's not going so far as to expand support as far as AMD has with its CrossFireX multi-GPU technology, but NVIDIA has now at least taken one step in that direction. The company announced today that it's finally bringing SLI support to AMD platforms -- specifically, upcoming motherboards based on AMD's 990FX, 990X and 970 chipsets. Those will be offered by ASUS, Gigabyte, ASRock, and MSI initially, with additional manufacturers said to be coming on board "shortly." Hit up the source link below for NVIDIA's complete statement on the matter -- in which it also just so happens to point out that 93 percent of all multi-GPU systems in use today use SLI, according to Steam statistics.

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NVIDIA brings SLI support to AMD 990FX, 990X and 970 chipsets originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>970990FX990XamdASRockASUSGigabytegpuMSInvidianvidia sliNvidiaSlisliThu, 28 Apr 2011 15:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Intel's Larsen Creek SSDs leak out, courtesy of ASRock's Z68 motherboard]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/intels-larsen-creek-ssds-leak-out-courtesy-of-asrocks-z68-mot/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/intels-larsen-creek-ssds-leak-out-courtesy-of-asrocks-z68-mot/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/27/intels-larsen-creek-ssds-leak-out-courtesy-of-asrocks-z68-mot/#comments Manufacturers just aren't willing to wait for the eighth of May -- they want to announce their spiffy new Intel Z68 Express motherboards now, dang it, whatever the consequences. Well, we can't really complain, especially when said motherboards reveal brand-new Intel products in trade. The above image was pulled direct from a PDF flyer for the ASRock Z68 Extreme4 motherboard, which depicts an intriguing benchmark -- if you pair one of Intel's 20GB Larsen Creek solid state drives with a standard 1TB magnetic hard drive, Intel's SSD caching technology can allegedly give you much speedier performance. Of course, there's no such thing as a 20GB Larsen Creek drive, right? This is the part where we'd tell you that Intel may finally be democratizing solid state storage and making it an affordable upgrade to all -- except we know full well that Z68 is the company's premium Sandy Bridge-supporting chipset, so don't get your hopes up too far.

[Thanks, Anton]

Intel's Larsen Creek SSDs leak out, courtesy of ASRock's Z68 motherboard originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ASRockcachingIntelLarsen CreekLarsenCreekleakleakedleaksmotherboardmotherboardssmart responsesmart response technologySmartResponseSmartResponseTechnologysolid state drivesolid state storageSolidStateDriveSolidStateStorageSSDSSD cachingSsdCachingZ68Z68 ExpressZ68ExpressWed, 27 Apr 2011 21:06:00 EST<![CDATA[ASRock Vision 3D HTPC reviewed: it's the best, guys]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/asrock-vision-3d-htpc-reviewed-its-the-best-guys/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/asrock-vision-3d-htpc-reviewed-its-the-best-guys/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/asrock-vision-3d-htpc-reviewed-its-the-best-guys/#commentsNot so keen on the idea of buying something with an ASRock logo on the front? It's about time to shake your mainstream expectations, vaquero. AnandTech just got their paws around one of the company's highest-end SFF HTPCs, and while we knew from glancing it at Computex that it was primed to perform, the real-world results have shown that it actually is capable of impressing. In fact, these guys called the Vision 3D HTPC "the best SFF HTPC [they had] ever reviewed, hands down," noting that the 2.4GHz Core i3-370M and GeForce GT425M GPU enabled a "quantum leap" in gaming performance for a system of this caliber. Of course, it checks in at just under a grand, but the inclusion of Blu-ray and an HDMI 1.4a port help to "justify the premium pricing." Critics also found the machine to be an easy overclocker, appreciated the trio of USB 3.0 ports and found the "perfect wake-up from sleep" to be a welcome extra in a world of quiescent PCs. No need to take our word for it -- hit that source link to see just how heavily the pros outweigh the cons.

ASRock Vision 3D HTPC reviewed: it's the best, guys originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dasrockasrock Vision 3D HTPCAsrockVision3dHtpcasushtpcintelintel core 2010IntelCore2010nvidiareviewedsffvideovision 3dVision 3D HTPCVision3dVision3dHtpcTue, 05 Oct 2010 19:02:00 EST<![CDATA[ASRock AIWI turns your iPhone / iPod touch into HTPC motion controller (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/03/asrock-aiwi-turns-your-iphone-ipod-touch-into-htpc-motion-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/03/asrock-aiwi-turns-your-iphone-ipod-touch-into-htpc-motion-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/03/asrock-aiwi-turns-your-iphone-ipod-touch-into-htpc-motion-cont/#comments You may not think to look at ASRock when considering a new pre-fabricated HTPC, but the company had two new SFF boxes at Computex that could certainly suffice. The Vision 3D (available in black / silver and with or without a Blu-ray drive) was the sleeker of the two, with a minuscule form factor that could easily be tucked beneath your cable box and a Core i5-520M CPU at the helm. Other specs include NVIDIA GeForce 300 / 400 series graphics, 4GB of DDR3 memory, a 2.5-inch 500GB hard drive, slot-loading optical drive, 7.1-channel audio (with a fancy THX certification logo, to boot), gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n WiFi and a bundled remote. The other guy (Core 100 / 200 series) looks an awful lot like the S330 that we spotted at CeBIT last year, offering a Core i3-330M CPU, integrated Intel graphics, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, a Blu-ray combo drive and the same general port arrangement as the Vision 3D. Both units will ship with Windows 7 Home Premium, though no pricing or release date information was available.

In related news, the company was also showing off its newly released AIWI solution, which consists of an iPod touch / iPhone app and a lightweight application that runs on ASRock motherboards in order to allow for motion control gaming with an iDevice you already own. The demo that we saw here in Taiwan was perfectly seamless, and the responsiveness was on par with Nintendo's Wiimote. Apparently this is designed to be used exclusively with ASRock mobos (whereas similar alternatives from Sixense can work with any setup), but it's still a solid addition for those who tend to end up with ASRock-labeled gear. Enough yappin' -- head on past the break to catch the action yourself.

Gallery: ASRock HTPCs and AIWI motion control system at Computex 2010

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ASRock AIWI turns your iPhone / iPod touch into HTPC motion controller (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Jun 2010 01:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aiwiappleasrockcomputexcomputex 2010Computex2010engadget videoEngadgetVideohands-onHTPCion2iphoneipod touchIpodTouchvideoThu, 03 Jun 2010 01:42:00 EST<![CDATA[ASRock Vision 3D HTPC sports Intel Core processor and USB 3, but you'll have to buy your own glasses (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/asrock-vision-3d-htpc-sports-intel-core-processor-and-usb-3-but/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/asrock-vision-3d-htpc-sports-intel-core-processor-and-usb-3-but/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/25/asrock-vision-3d-htpc-sports-intel-core-processor-and-usb-3-but/#comments
It's been a while since an ASRock piqued our interest (though we do love that name). That said, we are getting close to Computex, so we've been expecting to hear from a few old friends over the next week or so. For instance, TweakTown has just got a peek at ASRock's new Vision 3D HTPC and we must admit it's a pretty solid looking piece of kit. Inside its glossy aluminum housing one rests an Intel Core mobile processor and an NVIDIA GeForce GPU for 3D Vision graphics support, and a quick trip around the case finds four USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI 1.4 port, dual-link DVI, 7.1 audio, and a Blu-ray drive. If you're a 3D TV nut, however, you'll have to shell out extra for NVIDIA's 3D Vision kit (with glasses an appropriate software). No price yet, but they're aiming for a July street date. Video after the break.

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ASRock Vision 3D HTPC sports Intel Core processor and USB 3, but you'll have to buy your own glasses (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 May 2010 15:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dasrockasrock Vision 3D HTPCAsrockVision3dHtpcasuscomputexcomputex 2010Computex2010htpcintelintel core 2010IntelCore2010nvidiavideovision 3dVision 3D HTPCVision3dVision3dHtpcTue, 25 May 2010 15:28:00 EST<![CDATA[Asustek to spin off motherboard and GPU business under Pegatron brand]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/14/asustek-to-spin-off-motherboard-and-gpu-business-under-pegatron/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/14/asustek-to-spin-off-motherboard-and-gpu-business-under-pegatron/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/14/asustek-to-spin-off-motherboard-and-gpu-business-under-pegatron/#commentsAsustek has informed the Taiwanese Stock Exchange that it will completely spin off its motherboard and graphics card subsidiary, Pegatron, in July 2010. The split is driven by the parent company's desire to continue its competition against the likes of HP and Dell under the ASUS brandname, while still collecting ODM and motherboard orders from those same companies for its manufacturing business. For its part, the newly self-governing Pegatron will be expected to advance the ASRock brand up from its current entry-level position and into the mainstream. We don't know how well that's going to go down, but at least the mobo market will be primed to embrace a new name after the heartbreak of losing old stalwarts like Abit and now ASUS.

[Thanks, Mack S]

Asustek to spin off motherboard and GPU business under Pegatron brand originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asrockasusasustekbusinessindustrymainboardmainboard industryMainboardIndustrymainboardsmotherboardmotherboardspegatronMon, 14 Dec 2009 18:59:00 EST<![CDATA[ASRock ION 330HT-BD nettop goes on sale for $589]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/asrock-ion-330ht-bd-nettop-goes-on-sale-for-589/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/asrock-ion-330ht-bd-nettop-goes-on-sale-for-589/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/09/asrock-ion-330ht-bd-nettop-goes-on-sale-for-589/#commentsIf you're scouting a nettop that'll hit your doorstep prior to those Christmas bells ringing, you'll want to look elsewhere. That said, those with plenty of time to spare may want to consider ASRock's ION 330HT-BD, particularly if you just can't seem to stop renting Blu-ray Discs from Netflix. The box has just landed on Amazon with a $588.99 price tag and an admittedly frightening "usually ships within 1 to 4 months" warning, and if you're no fan of BD (liar!), the standard 330HT is in the same boat for $458.99.

ASRock ION 330HT-BD nettop goes on sale for $589 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asrockASRock IONAsrockIonblu-rayionION 330HTION 330HT-BDIon330htIon330ht-bdnettopnow shippingNowShippingnvidiaon saleOnSaleshipshippingshipsWed, 09 Dec 2009 10:23:00 EST<![CDATA[ASRock ION 330HT-BD nettop gets unboxed and cracked open on video]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/asrock-ion-330ht-bd-nettop-gets-unboxed-and-cracked-open-on-vide/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/asrock-ion-330ht-bd-nettop-gets-unboxed-and-cracked-open-on-vide/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/07/asrock-ion-330ht-bd-nettop-gets-unboxed-and-cracked-open-on-vide/#comments ASRock's family of nettops may not be anything special when it comes to design, but the ION 330HT-BD can definitely handle its fair share of multimedia. The Atom CPU could unquestionably use a bit lot more oomph, but the NVIDIA Ion GPU and the integrated Blu-ray drive make this little fellow quite the entertainer. Care to see what it looks like inside and out? Hop on past the break and mash play, then.

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ASRock ION 330HT-BD nettop gets unboxed and cracked open on video originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asrockASRock IONAsrockIonblu-rayionION 330HT-BDIon330ht-bdnettopnvidianvidia ionNvidiaIonunboxingvideoSat, 07 Nov 2009 08:16:00 EST<![CDATA[ASRock readying three Ion-powered nettops, one with a BD drive]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/asrock-readying-three-ion-powered-nettops-one-with-a-bd-drive/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/asrock-readying-three-ion-powered-nettops-one-with-a-bd-drive/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/asrock-readying-three-ion-powered-nettops-one-with-a-bd-drive/#comments The nettop might not be the most riveting piece of machinery out there, but ASRock's hoping to generate at least a small amount of buzz by outfitting its next trio with NVIDIA's Ion graphics technology. Reportedly, the Ion 330HT, Ion 330Pro and Ion 330HT-BD will all ship with a dual-core 1.6GHz Atom 330 processor, up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM, 7.1 channel audio, gigabit Ethernet, HDMI / VGA outputs, six USB 2.0 sockets and a powered eSATA port. The 330HT and 330HT-BD are both bundled with MCE remotes, while the latter also gets its DVD burner swapped out with a Blu-ray drive. There's no mention of a price or release just yet, but we're figuring that both of those points should be clarified shortly.

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ASRock readying three Ion-powered nettops, one with a BD drive originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AsRock's Ion 330-BD nettop got a little lost among the twenty other Ion-based products that debuted at Computex, but the folks at TweakTown recently got a chance to spend a bit of one-on-one time with it, and they've now turned out an expectedly thorough review. As you can tell from the model name, one of the big selling points of this with this particular model is the built-in Blu-ray drive (it's also available without one), which TweakTown says feels right at home in the nettop, delivering "silky and smooth" playback with nary a hiccup. The rest of the nettop also seems to be more than up to par, with it delivering on its promise of quiet, low-power operation, and providing the performance you'd expect from the Ion / Atom combination. Better still, TweakTown says that the system can be easily overclocked to 2.1GHz without any apparent hit to stability. Hit up the link below for the complete rundown, including plenty of benchmarks and a closer look at the system itself (inside and out).

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ASRock's Ion 330-BD nettop gets reviewed originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASRock isn't exactly the very first company we think of when it comes to innovation, but the ASUS spinoff actually has a pretty good track record of going out on a limb. The new Multibook G22, for instance, combines the dual core Atom 330 processor, NVIDIA Ion, 2GB of RAM, a feature-rich multitouch trackpad, and a widescreen 12.1-inch 1366 x 768 display. It still feels "netbook-ey" for our money, but in a good way. Other perks include a 10-in-1 card reader, big people hard drive capacities (320GB instead of the 160GB netbook max), VGA and HDMI, 802.11n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR and a DVD burner. It all weighs in at over 3.3 pounds without battery, and measures more than an inch thick. Yeah, those last few bullet points might throw this out of the realm of netbook contention, but at least there's an Atom processor in here keeping things slow enough for the most basic of tasks. No word on price or availability.

Update: According to Liliputing, ASRock has made contact and states that the G22 is actually running an Intel CULV processor and chipset, instead of Atom and Ion -- bad news for Ion junkies, good news for CULV lovers. A bit of a mixed bag, if you ask us.

[Thanks, Shawn]

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ASRock Multibook G22 packs Ion, Atom 330 and a multitouch trackpad into 12-inch laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We had a hunch that Computex would be a massive show for NVIDIA, and while we already caught a glimpse of what the GPU manufacturer had in store, we had no idea it'd come out with guns this big a-blazin'. Showing absolutely no mercy for those other integrated graphics sets of the world, NV's today unveiled 21 new Ion-based products in Taiwan, with all but a handful being completely unheard of. Of course, there's the AspireRevo, Ion 330 and IdeaPad S12, but outside of that select few, everything else is all new. Asus is introducing its C2N7A-I motherboard and all-in-one Eee Top ET2002, Colorful is busting out its iHTPC, ECS is pushing out a new desktop and MSI is showcasing its Windtop AE201. And that's just to name a few. Hop on past the break for the full spill, and don't stray too far -- we'll be out and about grabbing hands-on time with as many of these as we can track down.

Gallery: NVIDIA strikes gold with Ion: 21 new products at Computex

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NVIDIA strikes gold with Ion: 21 new products at Computex originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceraspire revoAspireRevoasrockcomputexcomputex 2009Computex2009cpueeeeee pceee topeee top et2002EeePcEeeTopEeeTopEt2002ET2002funtwistgpuihtpcionion 330Ion330NVIDIAMon, 01 Jun 2009 23:30:00 EST<![CDATA[NVIDIA: 40 Atom-based ION platforms by end of 2009]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/29/nvidia-40-atom-based-ion-platforms-by-end-of-2009/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/29/nvidia-40-atom-based-ion-platforms-by-end-of-2009/http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/29/nvidia-40-atom-based-ion-platforms-by-end-of-2009/#comments After being let down by the Atom 230 processor in our review of the Ion-based AspireRevo, we're comforted by NVIDIA's promise of more Atom / Ion configurations on the horizon. Forty of 'em by the end of the year including some based on the beefier dual-core Atom 330 processor just like this ASUS reference design that NVIDIA was showing off earlier today. Of course, the Computex show in Taipei (kicking off June 2nd) would be the obvious venue for such a full scale assault against Intel's GMA lethargy. Fortunately, Engadget Chinese will be on point to witness the carnage.

[Via Tweaktown]

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NVIDIA: 40 Atom-based ION platforms by end of 2009 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We caught up with ASRock's new entrant into the netbook world yesterday, but today it was all about the nettop. On display at the company's CeBIT booth was this gem, the NetTop S330. Showcased in white and some strange, unusual other hue, the box was powered by an Intel Atom 330 processor and supports up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM. Other specs include a Super Multi DVD burner, gigabit Ethernet, 160GB 2.5-inch hard drive, audio in / out, VGA output and GMA950 graphics. We have to say, the design here is about as unimaginative as a nettop can get, but ASRock representatives informed us that it'll be aiming at a lower-end market as the box should list for $399 or less depending on options. Anywho, feel free to poke around in the gallery below, and if you dig what you're seeing, you can pick one up in America this April (or May if you're in Europe).

Gallery: ASRock debuts Atom 330-powered NetTop S330: eyes-on

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ASRock debuts Atom 330-powered NetTop S330: eyes-on originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASRock had a surprisingly large presence at CeBIT this year, so it follows logic that it would bring along some new kit to show off. The MultiBook G12 is its 12-inch offering to the bursting-at-the-seams netbook arena, and while it didn't look all that different from the units it's going up against, we suppose a little more competition can't hurt matters. Details on specs were rather scant, with ASRock only telling us that it will ship with a dual-core Intel CPU, up to 2GB of DDR2 RAM, integrated graphics, a 12.1-inch panel (1,280 x 800), room for a single 2.5-inch SATA drive, gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, audio in / out, a built-in optical drive, four USB 2.0 ports, a 56k modem, VGA output and a fancy-ish design on the lid. The on-hand rep wouldn't give out a hard price to quote, but he did say that it would be priced "very competitively" when it ships worldwide in the April / May time frame.

Gallery: ASRock launches MultiBook G12 at CeBIT, we go eyes-on

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ASRock launches MultiBook G12 at CeBIT, we go eyes-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASRock has a ploy to sell more of its motherboards: Instant Boot. The BIOS update for select MoBos promises to boot XP or Vista systems 10 times faster than standard PCs -- in other words, about 3 to 4 seconds from a full shutdown. ASRock achieves this minor of miracles through manipulation of the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface that Microsoft manipulates for its sleep and hibernate modes. At the risk of oversimplification, ASRock appears to add the processing baggage to the backend of the shutdown process, essentially rebooting the OS and then dropping it into a suspended state ready to instantly pop on the next time you hit the power button. Pretty smart actually. Here's the catch: the system you're using must be limited to a single user account without any password protection -- a definite no-no for corporate environments. See what happens when Hugo and George steal Dad's camcorder after the break.

[Thanks, Daniel]

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ASRock's Instant Boot: 0 to Vista in 4 seconds originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oh ASUS, you bring us such joy. When this company isn't busy diluting its Eee brand, it loves to pick fights with noted rivals, and this latest spat with Gigabyte (who isn't at all innocent in this war) is wonderfully trivial. Apparently ASRock, ASUS's budget motherboard wing, has taken it upon itself to inform hardware review websites like HEXUS of Gigabyte's wasteful implementation of copper. The email ponders: "While the demand for copper keeps increasing and with that the price of this natural resource, why would manufacturers choose to use more copper without any valid reason?" And it gets better: "I [unidentified] am not talking about unnecessary heatpipes that most people do not need, but about Gigabyte's '2 oz Copper PCB'. Gigabyte is adding more copper to the PCB to reduce the heat that is produced by their motherboard, and to spread it across the motherboard so that the heat will dissipate more quickly." Naturally ASRock's own P45 motherboard falls into none such pitfalls, offering better cooling with less copper, and they even provided a handy chart up above in case you don't believe them, you idiot. Say no to waste!

[Thanks, Jordan]

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ASUS at it again, calling out Gigabyte's excessive copper usage originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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