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[Gigabyte makes 975g X11 official, claims 'world's lightest' 11.6-inch notebook (update: hands-on video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/gigabyte-makes-975g-x11-official-claims-worlds-lightest-11-6/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/gigabyte-makes-975g-x11-official-claims-worlds-lightest-11-6/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/31/gigabyte-makes-975g-x11-official-claims-worlds-lightest-11-6/#comments Gigabyte makes 975g X11 official, claims 'world's lightest' 11.6-inch notebook

Well hello there again, Gigabyte X11. Hot on the heels of yesterday's leak, Gigabyte's just made its 11.6-inch X11 laptop (or is that an Ultrabook?) official. At 975g (2.15 pounds) it claims the title of "lightest notebook on earth" -- and weighs even less on Mars. Design-wise, you're looking at a 16.5mm (0.65 inches) to 3mm (0.19 inches) thin Macbook Air-like body made of real carbon fiber (!) with an aluminum hinge. Under the hood you'll find unspecified third generation Intel Core processors (read Ivy Bridge), 4GB of DDR3 RAM, Mobile Intel HM77 Express chipset with Intel HD Graphics 4000, a 128GB SSD, WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0.

Ports include power, USB 2.0 and mini DisplayPort on the left side plus microSD, combo audio and USB 3.0 on the right. While the specs also mention gigabit Ethernet, there's no sign of it anywhere in the press shots. The display is a 1366x768-pixel LED-backlit affair dotted with a 1.3 megapixel webcam. A chiclet keyboard, buttonless trackpad and 4730mAh 7.4V Li-ion polymer battery (likely sealed) complete the package. There's no word on availability, but prices will range from $999 to $1299 with Windows 7 Home Premium and Professional in tow. Expect more information when we get our hands on this sexy beast at Computex next week.

Update: Our colleagues over at Engadget Chinese just got to spend some time with this svelte black slab. Take a look at the gallery below and hit the break for the hands-on video.

Gallery: Gigabyte X11 hands-on

Gallery: Gigabyte X11 press shots

In addition, Gigabyte's announcing two 14-inch laptops -- the U2442 and U2440 -- which feature third generation Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce graphics. Unfortunately, we're still busy drooling all over the X11 gallery, so we'll direct you to the full PR after the break for the complete details.

Andy Yang contributed to this report.

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Gigabyte makes 975g X11 official, claims 'world's lightest' 11.6-inch notebook (update: hands-on video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 May 2012 03:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Last week, Gigabyte teased us with the promise of a new bantam laptop, the X11, that would be the "lightest notebook on earth." Today, it appears the good folks at Pocket-lint have taken a bit of the wind out of the company's sails by posting a plethora of press pics of the new machine for all the world to see. Naturally, we can't say for sure that this is the forthcoming X11, but whatever it is, it's a slim little black beauty that looks to be right at home with the MacBook Airs and Ultrabooks of the world -- it's got a wedge-shaped silhouette and a modicum of external connectivity (one USB socket and one DisplayPort). Want to see more of it's ebony exterior in advance of tomorrow's official announcement? Head on down to the source link for the full spill.

Press pics of Gigabyte's X11 lightweight laptop reportedly pop up online originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 May 2012 19:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gigabyte is clearly hoping to carve out a name for itself in a very crowded ultraportable space; it sent us word of a media event for a new X11 laptop in its native Taipei on May 31st, just a few days ahead of Computex. The PC designer claims that the X11 will be the "lightest notebook on Earth," a pretty audacious claim considering the featherweight competition. Most of the braggadocio, we suspect, is rooted in the choice of material: Gigabyte is promising rather ominously to "conquer the 6th element," and unless it's financing the sequel to a Luc Besson movie, we're reasonably sure the firm means extra-light carbon fiber. Other details are scarce, including whether there's any relation to the U2442 Ultrabook due this summer. We'll know in just over a week.

Gigabyte to unveil X11 on May 31st as lightest laptop ever, spooks us with talk of 'sixth element' originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 May 2012 11:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google raises Gmail to 10GB free, 10-fold increase since launching in 2004

Eight years ago one gigabyte of online storage was a remarkable thing. One gigabyte of email? Preposterous, but that's exactly what Google offered back in 2004 with the launch of Gmail, and now that factor is increasing. Current Gmail users were floating at around 7.5GB of storage but, as part of all the Google Drive hoopla, that storage is now officially up to 10GB. That's a lot of spam and, for those of us who are already paying extra for more storage, it's even more room to grow before we upgrade to the next tier.

Google raises Gmail to 10GB free, 10-times increase since launching in 2004 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10gbemailgigabytegmailgooglestoragestorage spaceStorageSpacewebTue, 24 Apr 2012 12:59:00 EST<![CDATA[An early look at Ivy Bridge motherboards: or, the side order without the main]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/09/an-early-look-at-ivy-bridge-motherboards/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/09/an-early-look-at-ivy-bridge-motherboards/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/09/an-early-look-at-ivy-bridge-motherboards/#comments An early look at Ivy Bridge motherboards: or, the side order without the mainSsshh. Ivy Bridge is officially still a mystery, remember? Nevertheless, through some quirk of chronology, the accompanying Z77 chipset for motherboards has already been announced. If there's a reason for this early entrance, it's probably because Z77 is backwards compatible with Sandy Bridge, which means that the latest crop of motherboards from Asus, Gigabyte, Intel and MSI can be considered fully-fledged products in their own right. Well, kind of, anyway. In reality, some of the key selling points of Z77 won't get activated until you clamp on Ivy Bridge silicon -- including PCIe 3.0 support (hitherto only found on X79 big-momma-boards), so the real testing can't begin in earnest until the new kid arrives. With that caveat out of the way, read on for a quick review round-up.

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An early look at Ivy Bridge motherboards: or, the side order without the main originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asuschipsetcustom buildcustom PCCustomBuildCustomPcdesktopgigabyteintelintel 7-seriesintel 7-series chipsetintel ivy bridgeIntel7-seriesIntel7-seriesChipsetIntelIvyBridgeivy bridgeivy bridge motherboardIvyBridgeIvyBridgeMotherboardmotherboardmsireview round-upReviewRound-upround-up reviewRound-upReviewroundupself-buildz77Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Gigabyte U2442 Ultrabook hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/06/gigabyte-u2442-ultrabook-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/06/gigabyte-u2442-ultrabook-hands-on/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/06/gigabyte-u2442-ultrabook-hands-on/#comments First they announce, then we touch. Such is the way of the technology trade show. In our eager paws this time is the U2442 Ultrabook from Gigabyte. Strangely, it was running Windows 8 Consumer Preview, which is all good and well, but the 1600 x 900 pixel display wasn't being shown to its full potential. A shame, as it would have been nice to see how the latest Microsoft OS might actually look in real use. The device itself is a mix of aluminum and plastic, which gives it a mixed-quality feel, and there's definitely some weight to the Ultrabook, although it's nowhere near the heaviest laptop we saw today.

Despite being an Ultrabook, the U2442 has dedicated GeForce GT 640M graphics, which will certainly please those who aren't fans of the whole SoC thing. Also, unlike many other devices it competes with, the Gigabyte also touts a full-size Ethernet port along with those USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports we learned about this morning -- no nasty dongles to carry around and lose with this guy. All we know on release is that it's slated for sometime this summer, with pricing expected to be in the $1,000 range. Shimmy on over the break for the hands-on video, or take a peek at the gallery below to see the Ultrabook in all its full-size-port glory.

Gallery: Gigabyte Ultrabook U2442 hands-on

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Gigabyte U2442 Ultrabook hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The 15.6-inch P2542G sacrifices portability, but comes packing high-end components like an Ivy Bridge Core i7, a 2GB GTX 660, a Blu-ray drive, a THX certified, dual-woofer sound system, a 1920 x 1080 display, oh, and an HDMI out jack in addition to the usual assortment of USB ports. For more check out the gallery below and PR after the break.

Gallery: Gigabyte U2442 and P2542G

Continue reading Gigabyte unveils U2442 ultrabooks and P2542G gaming laptop at CeBIT

Gigabyte unveils U2442 ultrabooks and P2542G gaming laptop at CeBIT originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gigabyte doesn't crank out handsets with the same frequency as, say, Samsung or HTC, so it's a momentous occasion to see a new addition to its lineup getting dressed up and ready to go. The outfit's latest model, the GSmart G1355, is getting some unofficial face time before Mobile World Congress and appears to keep things simple: it's said to bring dual-SIM capability to the table as well as a lightly-skinned version of Android 2.3, 5MP rear camera with LED flash, an 800MHz Qualcomm MSM7227T CPU with 512MB of RAM and Adreno 200 GPU. The 11.5mm-thick device also sports a 4.3-inch WVGA display, which is par for the course in today's smartphone market but a behemoth when compared to the rest of Gigabyte's offerings. Since it hasn't officially been announced, we also are unsure about the pricing and availability, but the specs certainly indicate that it's aiming for entry-level status. The G1355 is expected to make its official debut in Barcelona, and we'll be there to get some quality one-on-one time with the new handset.

Gigabyte GSmart G1355 leaked ahead of MWC, offers dual-SIM goodness for small wallets originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Here's some good news for all you Dropboxers out there: the company is offering a bundle of free storage space to anyone who tries the beta version of its new Experimental software. It's really quite simple: just download the test program, upload a photo, and instantly get 500MB of free storage. Upload another photo or video, and an additional 500MB will magically appear at your doorstep. The idea is to test out the beta software's new photo and video uploader, which automatically pulls media from any camera, smartphone or SD card and drops it in the cloud. Free space is limited to 5GB per user, and there's an inherent risk to testing any unfinished product, but those willing to make the leap can find all the requisite materials and information at the source link, below.

Dropbox offers up to 5GB of free space to anyone willing to go beta originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gigabyte's CES suite is something of an alternate universe. It's a place where Ultrabooks and ICS tablets don't exist, and Windows 7 slates, netvertibles and dockable systems are the norm. On display, of course, you'll find the S1081 Windows 7 tablet ($649), a refresh of the S1080 that steps up to a Cedar Trail CPU and adds an HDMI port in the process, but otherwise has the same specs and design. That'll land sometime this quarter. That netvertible of the nostalgic '90s variety would be the 10-inch T1006M ($559), which has Cedar Trail innards, 2GB of RAM, a 320GB or 500GB HDD and is "3.5G-ready." Availability details are hazy, as Gigabyte can't specify timing until Intel reveals when Cedar Trail will ship. Suffice to say, Gigabyte expects it to hit the US this quarter.

Other than that, the fare on display includes previously announced models just making their way to the states. These include the Booktop M2432 ($1,049 and up), a 14-inch, Core i5-powered laptop that can be plugged into a dock loaded with NVIDIA's desktop-grade GT 440 GPU. The M2432, meanwhile, is a more imposing sort of machine, with a 15.6-inch, 1080p display, Blu-ray drive, 750GB 7,200RPM HDD and Core i7 CPU paired with a 2GB GeForce GT555M card. Lastly, there's the dockable T1132N tablet ($1,169), which looks awfully familiar.

All told, we found ourselves primarily gravitating toward the Booktop, whose GPU-in-a-dock reminds us of the Sony VAIO Z, only with desktop-caliber graphics, and without the skinny laptop to go with it. We also looked twice at the T1132N, just because convertibles seem to be having their moment, though if you've seen the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga's 1600 x 900 IPS display, Gigabyte's entry seems common. Other than that, we were too busy taking photos of all the gear. Obviously.

Gallery: Gigabyte S1081 tablet hands-on

Gallery: Gigabyte T1132N convertible hands-on

Gallery: Gigabyte Booktop M2432 laptop hands-on

Gallery: Gigabyte P2532F laptop hands-on

Gigabyte's CES 2012 lineup: tablets, laptops and netvertibles, oh my! originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Gigabyte intros S1081 Windows slate and T1006M netvertible, both packing Cedar Trail

Gigabyte intros S1081 Windows slate and T1006M netvertible, both packing Cedar Trail originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Core i7 gets pushed to new heights, overclocked to 5.6GHz (video)

Core i7 gets pushed to new heights, overclocked to 5.6GHz (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gigabyte's T1006 at the FCC, flaunts some convertible Cedar Trail style originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atombooktopcedar trailCedarTrailfccgigabytegigabyte booktopgigabyte booktop t1006GigabyteBooktopGigabyteBooktopT1006intelintel atomintel gma 3650IntelAtomIntelGma3650laptopnetbooknetvertiblepct1006Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Gigabyte updates its netvertible range with the 11.6-inch Booktop T1132]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/28/gigabyte-updates-its-netvertible-range-with-the-11-6-inch-bookto/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/28/gigabyte-updates-its-netvertible-range-with-the-11-6-inch-bookto/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/28/gigabyte-updates-its-netvertible-range-with-the-11-6-inch-bookto/#comments With Gigabyte's gaming motherboards doing so well, it's nice to be reminded that the company makes whole PCs too. The latest in its Booktop line of swiveling tablet hybrids is the T1132, which trumps the T1125 with a 1.6GHz Core i5-2467M processor and a GeForce GT520M GPU with 1GB and NVIDIA Optimus switching technology. You get one USB 3.0, one USB 2.0, eSATA and HDMI on the 1.76kg (3.9-pound) lappie itself, but you can add more ports and an optical drive with the optional docking station. There's no indication as to availability or whether it'll cost more or less than the T1125's original $1300 asking price, but you could always try to snag a free one via Gigabyte's wanton Facebook bribery competition detailed after the break.

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Gigabyte updates its netvertible range with the 11.6-inch Booktop T1132 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Rock-steady Gigabyte G1.Sniper2 Z68 motherboard gets a nod of approval originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you've been hunting for a new Windows 7 gaming rig, we've got good news: Maingear's just stepped up its line of Vybe desktops and it sure looks appetizing. Like before, there's a trio of pre-fabricated variants, but the goodies are now packed within a redesigned shell finished in black or white (SE and SS models only). The $949 Vybe S starts things off admirably with an overclocked 2.9GHz Intel Core i5 2310 rated at 3.3GHz (capable of turbo-boosting to 3.7GHz). It's further loaded with a 1GB NVIDIA GTS 450 GPU, 4GB of RAM, a 1TB 7,200RPM HDD, 7-in-1 card reader, 7.1 surround sound support and a 24x DVD burner that's all hooked into a USB 3.0 / SATA 6G Intel DP67BA motherboard. The $1,129 SE spices things up with an overclocked i5 2500 rated at 3.7GHz (boosting up to 4.1GHz) and a 1GB GTX 560 GPU that's connected to an SSD-toting Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3 motherboard. Lastly, there's the $1,699 Vybe SS for those who like their noob-slaying experience with extra picante. It's packing an overclocked and water-cooled 4.5GHz+ Core i7 2600K, a duo of those GTX 560 GPUs and 8GB of RAM to make sure you won't experience any hang-ups running Crysis.

You can opt to customize the SE and SS rigs with more powerful parts, although you'll be waiting a bit longer for shipping. You'll find details at the source and healthy serving of eye candy in the gallery below.

Gallery: Maingear Vybe SS

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Maingear intros redesigned Vybe gaming desktops, stuffs 'em with updated internals originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IBM developing largest data drive ever, with 120 petabytes of bliss originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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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[Gigabyte G1 Assassin motherboard is a last-gen gamer's dream come true]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/25/gigabyte-g1-assassin-motherboard-is-a-last-gen-gamers-dream-com/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/25/gigabyte-g1-assassin-motherboard-is-a-last-gen-gamers-dream-com/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/25/gigabyte-g1-assassin-motherboard-is-a-last-gen-gamers-dream-com/#comments Gigabyte G1 Assasin For a motherboard, the G1 Assassin from Gigabyte sure is gaudy and actually rather interesting. First off, that Killer E2100 networking solution from Bigfoot has been integrated into the board, as has Creative's X-Fi audio. The three-year-old X58 chipset at its heart is starting to look a little long in the tooth but, with support for three-way SLI or four-way CrossFireX, 24GB of RAM, and Intel's Extreme Edition processors, you probably won't miss Sandy Bridge too much. Starting at around $450 the Assassin isn't for everyone, but hardcore gamers determined to squeeze every ounce of performance from of their setup will not be disappointed. The one unfortunate fault of the G1 is timing -- the next-gen of high-end performance parts from Chipzilla are right around the corner. Though, that banana clip-shaped heat sink has to count for something. We know you like benchmarks, so check out the reviews below.

Read - HotHardware
Read - Legit Reviews
Read - Overclock 3D
Read - TechRadar

Gigabyte G1 Assassin motherboard is a last-gen gamer's dream come true originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bigfootbigfoot networksbigfoot networks killer e2100BigfootNetworksBigfootNetworksKillerE2100creativecreative x-fiCreativeX-ficrossfirexdesktopdesktopsextreme editionExtremeEditiong1g1 assassing1 killerg1.assassinG1AssassinG1Killergigabytegigabyte g1 assassinGigabyteG1Assassinintelintel extreme editionIntelExtremeEditionKiller E2100KillerE2100mobomother boardmother boardsmotherboardMotherBoardsreview roundupReviewRoundupreviewsroundupslix-fix58Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Gigabyte intros Llano-compatible A75 motherboards for the DIY set (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/28/gigabyte-intros-llano-compatible-a75-motherboards-for-the-diy-se/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/28/gigabyte-intros-llano-compatible-a75-motherboards-for-the-diy-se/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/28/gigabyte-intros-llano-compatible-a75-motherboards-for-the-diy-se/#commentsLlano-based PCs are still trickling their way into the market, but if you're the enterprising type you can just up and build your own. Gigabyte just announced a family of seven A75 series of motherboards, all of which are compatible with AMD's spankin' new Fusion A6 and A8 chips and A75 chipsets. To recap, the Fusion A-Series combines a discrete-class Radeon HD GPU and either a dual- or quad-core CPU on the same die, though all of the A6 and A8 models are quad-core. These 35- and 45-watt chips are also stereoscopic 3D-capable and support USB 3.0, DirectX11, OpenCL / OpenGL, and both 1600MHz DDR3 memory and lower-power 1333MHz DDR3L memory. As for the motherboards, they allow for 108dB audio with 7.1 surround sound, and you can use Gigabyte's Easy Tune 6 utility to realize Fusion's promise of overclocking. They also use the company's DualBIOS technology to prevent failure due to BIOS corruption, while each USB port has its own fuse to prevent port failure. Hit the source link for information on where to buy, and mosy on past the break for the full PR and a short demo video.

Continue reading Gigabyte intros Llano-compatible A75 motherboards for the DIY set (video)

Gigabyte intros Llano-compatible A75 motherboards for the DIY set (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gigabyte's S1080 Windows 7 slate now up for US pre-order, ships July 1st for $650 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gigabytegigabyte s1080GigabyteS1080intel atomIntelAtompre-orderpreorderpricingwindows 7 tabletwindows tabletwindows tabletsWindows7Tabletwindows7tabletsWindowsTabletWindowsTabletsMon, 20 Jun 2011 20:58:00 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.

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Gallery: Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3-iSSD motherboard eyes-on

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Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3-iSSD motherboard eyes-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Jun 2011 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ATXcomputexcomputex 2011Computex2011CrossFire XCrossfireXEyefinityeyes-onfeaturedfeaturesflashGigabytehands-onhybrid driveHybridDriveintelIntel HD Graphics 2000Intel HD Graphics 3000intel ssdintel ssd 311IntelHdGrapIntelHdGraphics2000IntelHdGraphics3000IntelSsdIntelSsd311videoSun, 05 Jun 2011 13:03:00 EST<![CDATA[Gigabyte's 15.6-inch P2532 laptop arriving in June with Core i7, we go hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/gigabytes-15-6-inch-p2532-laptop-arriving-in-june-with-core-i7/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/gigabytes-15-6-inch-p2532-laptop-arriving-in-june-with-core-i7/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/gigabytes-15-6-inch-p2532-laptop-arriving-in-june-with-core-i7/#comments Here's a new option for those seeking a desktop replacement with adequate processing power: announced at Computex 2011 today is Gigabyte's P2532, a 15.6-inch laptop sporting Intel's Core i7-2630QM (2GHz to 2.9GHz), along with NVIDIA's GeForce GT550M with 2GB of VRAM, up to 8GB of DDR3 system RAM, 500GB or 750GB hard drive at 7200rpm, and a tray-loading DVD burner. In fact, there'll be two versions available: the P2532N that comes with NVIDIA Optimus for extra battery life, and the P2532V with NVIDIA 3D Vision but on a 1,366 x 768 LCD, as opposed to the 1080p counterpart on the former model. Otherwise, the remaining specs are identical on these 2.6kg (5.7lbs) laptops: two USB 3.0 ports, one eSATA / USB 2.0 combo port, HDMI, SD card slot, four 1.5 watt speakers with one woofer, Bluetooth 3.0, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, and a 1.3 megapixel webcam. Keep an eye out for this beast in June, but be prepared to shell out from around $1,500 if our hands-on pics below got your attention.

Gallery: Gigabyte's 15.6-inch P2532 laptop arriving in June with Core i7, we go hands-on

Gigabyte's 15.6-inch P2532 laptop arriving in June with Core i7, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 May 2011 12:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>15.6 inch15.6-inch15.6Inch2630QMCore i7Core i7-2630QMCoreI7CoreI7-2630qmfeaturedfeaturesGigabyteGigabyte P2532GigabyteP2532GT550Mhands-onlaptopnotebookNVIDIA OptimusNvidiaOptimusOptimusP2532P2532NP2532VSandy BridgeSandyBridgeUSB 3.0Usb3.0Mon, 30 May 2011 12:39:00 EST<![CDATA[Gigabyte announces S1080 Windows 7 tablet with USB 3.0 and optical drive dock]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/gigabyte-announces-s1080-windows-7-tablet-with-usb-3-0-and-optic/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/gigabyte-announces-s1080-windows-7-tablet-with-usb-3-0-and-optic/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/30/gigabyte-announces-s1080-windows-7-tablet-with-usb-3-0-and-optic/#comments We're here at Computex's pre-show event to get some hands-on time with a few new products. As expected many tablets are present, and one such device is Gigabyte's S1080 Windows 7 tablet, which we almost mistook as Viewsonic's Viewpad 7. Here you have a 14.94mm-thick chassis housing a 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen LCD, along with an Intel Atom N570, 2GB of DDR3 RAM, and a 320GB hard drive (2.5 inches, 5400rpm, SATA). Other tidbits include a USB 2.0 port, USB 3.0 port, SD card reader, RJ-45 jack, 1.3 megapixel webcam, 4,000mAh battery, Bluetooth 3.0, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, and 3.5G modem. All of this boil down to an 895g (32oz) package.

If the S1080 doesn't interested you, then maybe its accompanying multimedia dock will. Like similar offerings from competitors, Gigabyte's version adds stereo speakers, VGA output, three USB 2.0 ports, and audio line-in to the tablet. But the real zinger here is the front-loading optical drive, which is a rare sight on docking stations these days. Oh, and if the built-in 4,000mAh battery isn't enough for you, there's also an optional 2.700mAh battery bar that hooks onto the bottom of the tablet. Expect the S1080 to hit US markets in June for around $700, with the yet-to-be-priced dock to follow later on in the summer (or you could just fly to Taiwan in July to pick one up).

Gallery: Gigabyte announces S1080 Windows 7 tablet with USB 3.0 and optical drive dock

Gigabyte announces S1080 Windows 7 tablet with USB 3.0 and optical drive dock originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 May 2011 03:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3.5GAtomAtom N570AtomN570ComputexComputex 2011Computex2011dockdocking stationDockingStationGigabyteGigabyte S1080GigabyteS1080hands-onmultimedia dockMultimediaDockN570oddoptical driveOpticalDriveS1080USB 3.0Usb3.0WindowsWindows 7Windows7Mon, 30 May 2011 03:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Gigabyte bolts an SSD to a motherboard (so you don't have to)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/28/gigabyte-bolts-an-ssd-to-a-motherboard-so-you-dont-have-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/28/gigabyte-bolts-an-ssd-to-a-motherboard-so-you-dont-have-to/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/28/gigabyte-bolts-an-ssd-to-a-motherboard-so-you-dont-have-to/#comments Gigabyte Z68XP-UD3-iSSDGigabyte has decided to simplify matters for those who want the power of an SSD in their desktop, but don't want to deal with the hassle of buying and connecting one. The company's new Z68XP-UD3-iSSD (catchy, no?) motherboard comes with a 20GB Intel SSD 311 mounted right on it. It's not clear if you can simply dump files on it like a normal drive -- what it can do, however, is use Intel's Smart Response tech to cache frequently accessed data, like your OS, to improve performance. Essentially, it turns any hard disk you connect to the system into a hybrid drive with a much larger reserve of flash storage, which should sound somewhat familiar. The board also features the ability to switch between discrete and built-in graphics thanks to Lucid Logix's Virtu. The rest of the features are pretty standard fare: USB 3.0, a pair of 16x PCI-E slots, and 6GB SATA connections. The latest Z68 board from Gigabyte will go on sale early in June and, while we don't have a price, we've done a little (PR) embedding of our own after the break.

Continue reading Gigabyte bolts an SSD to a motherboard (so you don't have to)

Gigabyte bolts an SSD to a motherboard (so you don't have to) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 May 2011 15:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>flashgigabytehybrid driveHybridDriveintelintel ssdintel ssd 311IntelSsdIntelSsd311Larsen CreekLarsenCreeklucid logixLucidLogixLucidLogix VirtuLucidlogixVirtumotherboardmotherboardsmsatasandy bridgeSandyBridgesolid state driveSolidStateDrivessdvirtuz68Z68XP-UD3-iSSDSat, 28 May 2011 15:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Gigabyte's ECO600 mouse passes through the FCC, boasts 12-month battery life]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/gigabytes-eco600-mouse-passes-through-the-fcc-boasts-12-month/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/gigabytes-eco600-mouse-passes-through-the-fcc-boasts-12-month/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/24/gigabytes-eco600-mouse-passes-through-the-fcc-boasts-12-month/#comments Gigabyte ECO600 Wireless Laser Mouse Gigabyte's ECO600 wireless laser mouse -- which was introduced last month -- just landed at the FCC, which means it and its tiny 2.4GHz adapter should be in the hands of consumers very soon. As far as mice go, the ECO600 is actually pretty interesting -- two buttons on top allow you to quickly cycle between resolutions of 800, 1200, and 1600 DPI for either more accuracy or better battery life which, the company claims, is up to a year on a single pair of (generously included) AAs. That's not quite as long as Logitech's M515, which requires you swap the cells biennially, but it's still nothing to scoff at. If you're curious about what the guts of this long-lasting pointing device look like, check out the gallery below.

Gallery: Gigabyte ECO600 wireless laser mouse at the FCC

Gigabyte's ECO600 mouse passes through the FCC, boasts 12-month battery life originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 May 2011 15:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Gigabyte S1080 hits FCC

Gigabyte's S1080 Windows tablet undressed by the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 01 May 2011 08:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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[Gigabyte's pricey S1080 tablet goes on sale in Taiwan]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/13/gigabytes-pricey-s1080-tablet-goes-on-sale-in-taiwan/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/13/gigabytes-pricey-s1080-tablet-goes-on-sale-in-taiwan/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/13/gigabytes-pricey-s1080-tablet-goes-on-sale-in-taiwan/#comments As far as tablets go, Gigabyte's S1080 is about as far as you can get from the iPad, with its dual-core Atom N550 processor, 320GB hard drive, and Ethernet port. (And, you know, the fact that it runs Windows 7.) Still, the company is going head to head with Apple's magical slate -- it just priced the 10-inch, 3G-enabled tablet at NT$22,900 ($787), a shade higher than the NT$22,800 price of a first-generation iPad with 3G and 64GB of storage. (Taiwan hasn't gotten the iPad 2 yet.) If having a Windows tablet with mouse buttons, of all things, floats your boat, it can't be beat, though finding a cheaper Windows slate should be a cinch.

Gigabyte's pricey S1080 tablet goes on sale in Taiwan originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Gigabyte's 15.6-inch P2532: world's thinnest second-gen Core i7 laptop (video)

Gigabyte's 15.6-inch P2532: world's thinnest second-gen Core i7 laptop (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Dell says the M17x R3 is just the tip of the iceberg here: "This affects four currently available Dell products, the XPS 8300, the Vostro 460, the Alienware M17x R.3 and the Alienware Aurora R.3, as well as several other planned products including XPS 17 with 3D. We're committed to addressing this with customers who have already purchased one of the four products and will provide further details on this as it becomes available."

[Thanks, geller]

Dell, Gigabyte and MSI pull products in wake of Sandy Bridge chipset flaw, HP faces delays (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Feb 2011 04:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: ASUS and Gigabyte motherboards, infused with Killer E2100

Bigfoot Networks intros Killer E2100-powered motherboards from ASUS, MSI and Gigabyte originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Jan 2011 04:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Thanks to the readers for pointing out the new price. It looks to have changed from the original translation, but you never know with these machine-mangled numbers.

Continue reading Gigabyte shows off its new S1080 Windows 7 slate in Taiwan to little fanfare and even less excitement (update)

Gigabyte shows off its new S1080 Windows 7 slate in Taiwan to little fanfare and even less excitement (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Jan 2011 02:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Gigabyte slips out Atom N550-based M1005, Q2005 netbooks

Gigabyte slips out Atom N550-based M1005, Q2005 netbooks originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 02:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Logitech said to be halting Revue production until Google TV software revamp originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Dec 2010 02:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gigabytegooglegoogle tvGoogleTvissueslogitechlogitech revueLogitechRevueproductionrevuerumorset-top boxSet-topBoxshipmentssoftwarespeculationFri, 24 Dec 2010 02:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Gigabyte's Booktop T1125 convertible tablet also converts into a desktop, ships soon]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/gigabytes-booktop-t1125-convertible-tablet-also-converts-into-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/gigabytes-booktop-t1125-convertible-tablet-also-converts-into-a/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/gigabytes-booktop-t1125-convertible-tablet-also-converts-into-a/#commentsGigabyte's Booktop T1125 convertible tablet also converts into a desktop, ships soonConvertible tablets are a hardly a rarity, but while their non-convertible cousins may be getting all the press lately how many of those can morph into a mighty desktop? Okay, the T1125 isn't exactly mighty with its Core i5 or i3 ULV processors, but its sideways dock does let it turn into a respectable desktop, still leaving that 11.6-inch touchscreen available for use. USB 3.0 ports are on-offer for your high-speed peripherals, Optimus tech to boost battery life, and THX-certified dual-channel speakers will let you properly shatter Grandpa's teeth on the go. The T1125 is set to ship sometime later this month for $1,299, fingerprints not included. For now, however, check out a thorough hands-on from our pals at Netbook News -- it's just past the break.

Continue reading Gigabyte's Booktop T1125 convertible tablet also converts into a desktop, ships soon

Gigabyte's Booktop T1125 convertible tablet also converts into a desktop, ships soon originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 08:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Gigabyte H55 Mini-ITX motherboard and Silverstone SG07 used to build (almost) perfect gaming toaster

Gigabyte H55 Mini-ITX motherboard and Silverstone SG07 used to build (almost) perfect gaming toaster originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 07:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gigabyteh55mini itxmini-itxMiniItxmotherboardreviewsffsff pcSffPcsg07silverstonesilverstone sg07SilverstoneSg07small form factorSmallFormFactorsuperspeedusb 3.0Usb3.0Tue, 21 Sep 2010 07:12:00 EST<![CDATA[NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 on sale at Newegg, ahead of official release]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/11/nvidia-geforce-gts-450-on-sale-at-newegg-ahead-of-official-rele/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/11/nvidia-geforce-gts-450-on-sale-at-newegg-ahead-of-official-rele/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/11/nvidia-geforce-gts-450-on-sale-at-newegg-ahead-of-official-rele/#comments Just like its older sibling the GTX 460, NVIDIA's GeForce GTS 450 is hitting online stores, even though we've yet to hear a word from NVIDIA itself about the new Fermi-based graphics card. While we can't confirm rumors that the GTS 450's got a new GF106 chip under that plastic shroud, it seems evident we're looking at a somewhat less powerful board -- shipping samples from ASUS, EVGA, Gigabyte and Palit show just 192 CUDA cores (down from 336) and a narrower 128-bit memory interface. That doesn't mean the GTS 450 won't necessarily be a capable gamer, though, as the graphics and shader chips are actually clocked closer to 800MHz and 1.6GHz respectively this time, and so far they're all paired with a full 1GB of GDDR5 memory with the same 3.6GHz effective rate -- no 768MB cop-outs. At around $130 a pop, we imagine dedicated graphics enthusiasts will spend the extra to get those bonus cores, but if you've only got three portraits of Ulysses S. Grant to spare, this might just be your board. Don't take our word for it, though -- if history's any indication, we'll have plenty of reviews come Monday morning.

[Thanks, Chris S.]

NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 on sale at Newegg, ahead of official release originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 11 Sep 2010 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dual-core Atom-powered Gigabyte and Lenovo netbooks up for sale in Australia originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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