Dec 27 2008 12:09AM GMT
Posted by: Nathan Simon
Networking,
Microsoft Windows,
Mobile,
IT professional,
Windows Vista,
laptop,
notebook
They call it a Pico-ATX which measure in at a whopping 10 cm x 7.2 cm!
The reference motherboard is very simple; you’ve got an Intel Atom CPU and a GeForce 9400M next to each other, a single SATA connector and a DDR3 SO-DIMM slot on the other side of the board. And this little thing is powerful enough to play HD video (8 - 25Mbps H.264) the CPU has been measured at 27% utilization while doing so. Ion also has full support for 8-channel LPCM over HDMI.
Built into the board is USB 2.0 ports, a dual-link DVI connector, an HDMI Connector, a SATA 3G connector, and a DDR3 SO-DIMM connection.
Nvidia also says that a GeForce 9400 paired with the Atom Processor will net 10 times the graphics and video transcoding, Fulll HD Video Decode and Display, and is half the size but same battery life. The reference board is Vista Premium and Windows 7 Ready.
For more interesting details check this out.
Dec 11 2008 9:10PM GMT
Posted by: Nathan Simon
HP,
Mobile,
green,
laptop,
notebook,
lithium-ion
Boston Power Inc created these lithium ion batteries, apparently what they do is act like new for up to 3 years. That and they will charge to full capacity in 30 minutes while delivering longer, on average, run-times. The batteries will provide 4.4 amps per hour as apposed to 2.6 amps from the standard lithium ion batteries. These batteries will be manufactured to be backwards compatible with all pre-existing notebooks and laptops. HP has also stated that using an optional ultra-capacity battery in its EliteBook will net you a run-time of up to 24 hours without needing a charge!
If people pickup these batteries it will help out the green movement just because people wont be replacing batteries as often.
You will start to see these batteries on the market in the next little while.
NS
