Sony Unveils Vaio L Series Desktop PCs
Company shows off 41 new models, but none that support Blu-ray Disc.
Sony unveiled its new mid-year PC line-up for Japan, including a new product family, the Vaio L desktop series.
The total line consists of 41 models. Absent are the Blu-ray Disc-based machines that are expected to go on sale in the middle of this year.
The new Vaio L desktop machines are all-in-one models in which the computer circuitry is built behind the monitor so the whole thing looks similar to a flat-panel television.
Sony debuted two main types: the LA series has a 19-inch widescreen display and wireless keyboard and the LB series has a 15.4-inch widescreen display and attached keyboard. The keyboard on the latter model is attached to the main body on hinges just under the display and can be folded up to cover most of the display when not in use. This is reminiscent of the Vaio W and M machines that Sony has sold in the past.
Specs
The LA machines are available in two hardware configurations. Both include a TV recording function, 512MB of memory and a 200GB hard drive. They differ in the choice of processor: One features an Intel Core Duo T2300 processor and the other an Intel Celeron M 420 processor. The basic configuration for the LB machines has Celeron M 420 processor, 512MB of memory, and an 80GB hard drive--but no TV recording function.
The Intel Core Duo LA machine will cost around $2110, the Celeron M-based LA machine will cost about $1860 and the LB machine will cost about $1520. All three will be available in Japan from April 22. Sale of the machines overseas is still under consideration, said Sony.
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Citizen's LCD display, display's with power off
Citizen has invented an LCD which will continue to show images even when power is cut off, according to a report on nikkei.net.
But don't get over excited about this, because the firm is making the displays for watches.
The technique reduces the power consumed by only changing elements of the image that have changed.
The display will be monochrome but Citizen reckons it will have other applications. Nikkei says that the passive matrix display will consume only a microwatt per square centimetre.
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OCZ Technology Announces New Ultra-Slim Mini-Kart USB Flash Drives
Thin Enough to Store in Your Wallet
OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, today announced the second addition to their reputable flash product lineâ€â€the OCZ Mini-Kart USB 2.0 Flash Drive series. The ultra-slim design of the Mini-Kart makes data storage and transferring easier and more portable than ever.
The OCZ Mini-Kart is the ideal solution for anyone seeking ultimate portability with their personal USB flash drive; The lightweight Mini-Kart housing is 2.8mm thick, making this compact unit small enough to store in your wallet, ensuring that it is always handy to access or transfer documents, music, pictures and videos from your home or work computer. As a result of the incredibly thin Mini-Kart profile you’ll never have to unplug surrounding USB ports to make room, a common problem with many oversized competitor drives.
Users can access files stored on the Mini-Kart from the convenience of any USB port thanks to True “Plug and Play†functionality. Instantaneously play music, view images, or open files as if the Mini-Kart was an onboard hard drive. The Mini-Kart features a glowing blue LED in the base of the drive to signal read/write activity.
The OCZ Mini-Kart Flash Drive series will be available in 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB capacities so users can choose from a variety of prices and storage preferences. OCZ is committed to providing superior products and service to our customers. The OCZ Mini-Kart is designed to be the most portable USB flash memory drive on the market and comes backed with a 3 year warranty for the ultimate peace of mind.
Company shows off 41 new models, but none that support Blu-ray Disc.
Sony unveiled its new mid-year PC line-up for Japan, including a new product family, the Vaio L desktop series.
The total line consists of 41 models. Absent are the Blu-ray Disc-based machines that are expected to go on sale in the middle of this year.
The new Vaio L desktop machines are all-in-one models in which the computer circuitry is built behind the monitor so the whole thing looks similar to a flat-panel television.
Sony debuted two main types: the LA series has a 19-inch widescreen display and wireless keyboard and the LB series has a 15.4-inch widescreen display and attached keyboard. The keyboard on the latter model is attached to the main body on hinges just under the display and can be folded up to cover most of the display when not in use. This is reminiscent of the Vaio W and M machines that Sony has sold in the past.
Specs
The LA machines are available in two hardware configurations. Both include a TV recording function, 512MB of memory and a 200GB hard drive. They differ in the choice of processor: One features an Intel Core Duo T2300 processor and the other an Intel Celeron M 420 processor. The basic configuration for the LB machines has Celeron M 420 processor, 512MB of memory, and an 80GB hard drive--but no TV recording function.
The Intel Core Duo LA machine will cost around $2110, the Celeron M-based LA machine will cost about $1860 and the LB machine will cost about $1520. All three will be available in Japan from April 22. Sale of the machines overseas is still under consideration, said Sony.
[break=Citizen's LCD display, display's with power off]
Citizen's LCD display, display's with power off
Citizen has invented an LCD which will continue to show images even when power is cut off, according to a report on nikkei.net.
But don't get over excited about this, because the firm is making the displays for watches.
The technique reduces the power consumed by only changing elements of the image that have changed.
The display will be monochrome but Citizen reckons it will have other applications. Nikkei says that the passive matrix display will consume only a microwatt per square centimetre.
[break=OCZ Announces New Ultra-Slim Mini-Kart USB Flash Drives]
OCZ Technology Announces New Ultra-Slim Mini-Kart USB Flash Drives
Thin Enough to Store in Your Wallet
OCZ Technology Group, a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory, today announced the second addition to their reputable flash product lineâ€â€the OCZ Mini-Kart USB 2.0 Flash Drive series. The ultra-slim design of the Mini-Kart makes data storage and transferring easier and more portable than ever.
The OCZ Mini-Kart is the ideal solution for anyone seeking ultimate portability with their personal USB flash drive; The lightweight Mini-Kart housing is 2.8mm thick, making this compact unit small enough to store in your wallet, ensuring that it is always handy to access or transfer documents, music, pictures and videos from your home or work computer. As a result of the incredibly thin Mini-Kart profile you’ll never have to unplug surrounding USB ports to make room, a common problem with many oversized competitor drives.
Users can access files stored on the Mini-Kart from the convenience of any USB port thanks to True “Plug and Play†functionality. Instantaneously play music, view images, or open files as if the Mini-Kart was an onboard hard drive. The Mini-Kart features a glowing blue LED in the base of the drive to signal read/write activity.
The OCZ Mini-Kart Flash Drive series will be available in 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB capacities so users can choose from a variety of prices and storage preferences. OCZ is committed to providing superior products and service to our customers. The OCZ Mini-Kart is designed to be the most portable USB flash memory drive on the market and comes backed with a 3 year warranty for the ultimate peace of mind.