At Computex 2010, AMD has demonstrated the Fusion Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) that combine CPU, GPU, video processing and other capabilities in a single die.
The APUs support DirectX 11 gaming and HD video content.
In a Fusion whitepaper, AMD has disclosed that its first APUs, code-named “Llano” and “Ontario,” are designed for mainstream desktop and notebook platforms, “thin and light” laptops, netbooks, and tablets. Both of these APUs will combine multiple superscalar x86 processor cores with an array of programmable SIMD engines leveraged from AMD’s discrete graphics portfolio.
“The key aspect to note is that all the major system elements – x86 cores, vector (SIMD) engines, and a Unified Video Decoder (UVD) for HD decoding tasks – atach directly to the same high speed bus, and thus to the main system memory. This design concept eliminates one of the fundamental constraints that limits the performance of traditional integrated graphics controlers (IGPs),” AMD says.
The launch of the AMD Fusion Family of APUs is planned for the first half of 2011.
Hewlett-Packard has updated the HP Pavilion dm3z 13.3″ ultraportable consumer notebook, which is now based on new 2010 AMD processors and graphics.
The Pavilion dm3z CPU choices include the AMD Athlon II Neo K125 at 1.7GHz, K325 at 1.3Ghz, or K625 at 1.5GHz. The dm3z features the ATI Radeon HD 4225 integrated graphics only or a switchable solution including both the IGP and the Radeon HD 5430 512MB dedicated GPU. The laptop has up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, up to 640GB of hard disk space or a 128GB sold state drive, a 6-cell battery for up to 6 hours run time, and optional external DVD burner or external Blu-ray combo.
Its LED-backlit BrightView display has a resolution of 1366×768 pixels.
HP’s dm3z also includes a HP TrueVision web camera, digital microphone, Altec Lansing stereo speakers, HDMI and VGA outputs, 802.11n WiFi, Gigabit LAN, optional Bluetooth, optional mobile broadband powered by Gobi, four USB ports, and a 5-in-1 digital media reader.
The 4.17-pound laptop is “less than one inch thick” and has a stylish “Modern Argento” brushed aluminum chassis.
The HP Pavilion dm3z runs Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional edition and can be purchased at the HP online store for a base price of $499.99.
Acer has announced the 10.1-inch Aspire One D260 and Aspire One 533 netbooks, as well as 11.6-inch Aspire One 753 ultraportable.
The Acer Aspire One D260 (AOD260) features the 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 / N455 processor, 1GB RAM, up to 250GB of hard drive space, a 1024×600 display, Wi-Fi, optional Bluetooth 3.0, and Windows 7 or optional dual-boot Google Android / Windows 7 OS configuration.
The Aspire One 533 (AO533) netbook comes with the Atom N455 or N470 1.83GHz CPU, support for DDR3 memory, a 250GB hard disk, 1024×600 or 1280×720 display, integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 and 3G options, an HDMI port, and claimed 10 hours of battery life on a single charge.
Acer’s 753 (AO753) includes the Intel Celeron U3400 ULV CPU, Intel HD graphics with 128MB dedicated memory, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, a 640GB HDD, 1366×768 display, Wi-Fi, optional Bluetooth and 3G, and an HDMI output.
There’s no info on pricing and availability dates.
MSI has announced the F Series fashionable 14- to 17-inch laptops for entertainment.
The FX400, FX600, FX700, and FR600 feature the Intel Core i5 processor, while the FX610 sports 2010 AMD Mainstream Notebook Platform. The notebooks have a sound system designed by Dynaudio and THX, and, in select models, switchable graphics with the Nvidia GeForce GT325M 1GB discrete GPU.
MSI’s FX400 has a 1.3MP web camera, while the other F series notebooks include the 720P HD cam.
The laptops have a textured black finish and chrome-plated MSI logo in the center of the cover.
There is no word on pricing and availability.
Vietnamese web site tinhte.com has leaked details of Samsung’s 7-inch tablet, powered by Android OS.
The 0.8-pound device will reportedly feature an A8 1.2GHz processor, AMOLED screen, 16GB of storage expandable to 48GB via a Micro SD card slot, a 4000mAh battery, and Android 2.2 with ebook reading software.
“The person leaking the details claims the tablet will ship this September and be called the Samsung Galaxy Tape,” Slashgear reports.
The MSI GX740 17-inch gaming laptop with the quad-core Intel Core i7-720QM 1.6GHz processor and ATI Radeon HD 5870 1GB discrete graphics is now available for purchase in the US.
The GX740 includes 4GB of DDR3 memory, a 500GB hard disk, DVD writer, Windows 7 Home Premium OS, and a display resolution of 1680×1050.
MSI’s new gaming notebook also features a chiclet-style keyboard, a 2MP web camera, stereo speakers and a subwoofer, a 7.1 channel audio output with SRS technology, 802.11n WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth, three USB ports, an eSATA/USB port, ExpressCard slot, 4-in-1 media card reader, and VGA and HDMI outputs.
The laptop has a brushed aluminum chassis with fire engine red accents and weighs 7.04 pounds with its standard 9-cell battery.
The MSI GX740 is available via Amazon.com ($1,420) and Newegg.com ($1,400).
Samsung has announced the SE-S084D, a new slim external DVD burner, designed for use with laptops and netbooks.
According to the manufacturer, the Samsung SE-S084D optical drive is 20% smaller and 25% lighter than other DVD writers. It is round shaped and available in seven colors.
The SE-S084D has the following recording speeds: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD±R, 5X DVD-RAM, 6X DVD±R dual layer, 8X DVD+RW, and 6X DVD-RW. It features Buffer Under Run technology to prevent writing errors and enables PC multi-tasking. The drive is compatible with all operating systems including Windows 7 and Mac OS.
The Samsung SE-S084D is available worldwide for $69.99.
Lenovo has announced the 15.6-inch IdeaPad Y560d, the company’s first notebook with a 3D display.
The entertainment-oriented IdeaPad Y560d features the TriDef 3D technology solution with a 3D screen, software and glasses, the Intel Core i7-620M processor, switchable graphics combining an integrated GPU and the ATI Radeon HD 5730 1GB dedicated video card, up to 8GB of DDR3 memory, up to 750GB HDD, optional RapidDrive 64GB SSD, and optional Blu-ray optical drive.
According to the press release, Lenovo Enhanced Experience RapidDrive technology “seamlessly combines SSD and HDD storage solutions to deliver even faster Windows 7 boot-up times and significantly improve application performance”.
Lenovo’s 3D laptop also includes JBL speakers, Dolby Home Theater surround sound, 802.11n WiFi, optional Bluetooth, and an HDMI output.
The IdeaPad Y560d runs Windows 7 Home Premium OS and will be available by the end of June for a starting price of approximately $1,199.99.
Clearwire has announced the latest suite of devices, the CLEAR Spot 4G, CLEAR Spot 4G+, and the CLEAR 4G+ Mobile USB, supporting new 4G mobile broadband connectivity.
“The CLEAR Spot 4G offers the speed and flexibility of a personal Wi-Fi hotspot, simultaneously connecting multiple Wi-Fi devices at 4G speeds, while the CLEAR Spot 4G+ adds the option of allowing users to easily and securely use nationwide 3G coverage when outside the 4G coverage area. In addition, the CLEAR 4G+ Mobile USB modem is the first dual-mode mobile USB from CLEAR to deliver 4G and nationwide 3G Internet coverage to the MacBook and MacBook Pro along with other non-Mac devices,” Clearwire’s press release says.
The company says it offers unlimited 4G plans and that users can experience “average mobile download speeds of 3 to 6 mbps with bursts over 10 mbps”.
In most markets, unlimited 4G coverage from CLEAR starts at $30 for the home, while unlimited mobile plans start at $40.
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