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CeBIT 2007 Coverage: Part X

[ 03/26/07 | by Anton Shilov]

In this last and final episode of our CeBIT 2007 coverage we have some new hardware to show next to models who were at the manufacturers’ booths during the trade-show. We take a look at Nvidia nForce 680i LT SLI-based mainboard, share some information about dual-chip GeForce 8800 GTS graphics cards, take a look at several stylish computer cases and a new “made to kill” mouse from Razer as well as unveil some more interesting products and technologies.

The Strong Dedication to the Quality: Interview with John Byrne of AMD Graphics Product Group

[ 03/24/07 | by Anton Shilov]

The merge between Advanced Micro Devices and ATI Technologies has indisputably changed the world of computer hardware in several ways. Let’s find out more details about AMD’s strategy, business and intentions in the graphics processors’ business from the man who is behind sales of graphics cards to the end-users.

CeBIT 2007 Coverage: Part 5

[ 03/23/07 | by Anton Shilov]

In this episode of our CeBIT 2007 coverage we examine chipsets and mainboards for future Intel’s 45nm microprocessors, reveal Asustek’s wireless HDMI technology, take a look at a galore of HD DVD-equipped devices, check out a new speaker system from Razer and have a look at Intel’s next-generation server platform for processors with 1600MHz bus.

CeBIT 2007 Coverage: Part 4

[ 03/22/07 | by Anton Shilov]

This time we examine Philips’ amBX technology for video gamers, think about prospects of solid state drives and take a look at NAND Flash technology from Intel. Besides, we glance at a “liquid-cooling for everything” concept from EVGA and Innovatek. We also visit booth of Zalman to find 3D displays there and learn about termination of its agreement with top gamer Fatal1ty.

CeBIT 2007 Coverage: Part 3

[ 03/21/07 | by Anton Shilov]

Today we are visiting booths of Corsair to have a look at unique 1111MHz 4GB memory kit and the company’s new flash sticks that are bullet-proof at least, we also check out a water-cooler for ATI R600 graphics card from Thermaltake, meet MSI’s mainboard with Creative X-Fi onboard, take a look at sound cards from Asus as well as glance at the world’s largest televisions with 108” and 205” diagonal size.

CeBIT 2007 Coverage: Part 2

[ 03/20/07 | by Anton Shilov]

The CeBIT show goes on and today we can share some information about the new technologies and products that are showcased here. Today we took a look at Nvidia’s DirectX 10 offering for mobile computers, we also saw at the world’s first 2000W (2kW) power supply, OCZ’s 1400MHz (1.40GHz) memory, Samsung's external Blu-ray disk drive and some other interesting devices that are coming to the market.

CeBIT 2007 Coverage: Part 1

[ 03/18/07 | by Anton Shilov]

CeBIT exhibition has kicked off in Hannover, Germany as usual and while a number of companies decided not to make their public appearance on the show floor we still have something to tell you about. Today we are going to show you Nvidia’s first DirectX 10 graphics cards for the mainstream market, samples of DDR3 memory with some thoughts about it, pictures of Art Lebedev’s Maximus, as well as take a close look at Sapphire’s dual-GPU graphics board.