Zotac has updated its Zbox line of HTPCs with the HD-ID33 and the HD-ID34. The most notable improvement from this update will be the inclusion of a slot-loading Blu-ray drive, and while pricing wasn’t mentioned yet, Blu-ray support on a small form factor computer is definitely welcome.
QUO Computer has just announced its latest maxQ2 (squared) custom computer which was specially developed by Apple enthusiasts who are extremely well versed with Mac OS X. It is interesting to note that QUO Computer’s maxQ2 (squared)
Adobe has fired a warning to users of its hugely popular Reader and Acrobat PDF viewing and creation software, touting that some malicious code out there has started to exploit an unpatched bug in both software after learning of the attacks yesterday. Here’s what Adobe has to say about the situation. “A critical vulnerability exists in Adobe Reader 9.3.4 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh and UNIX, and Adobe Acrobat 9.3.4 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
The latest study shows that consumers are increasingly choosing 15-inch notebooks, which carries with it more bulk and weight than smaller 13- or 14-inch rivals and at a cost to battery life, with the average 15-inch system getting about 225 minutes of runtime compared to 338 for ultraportable 13-inch systems. The impact of this is that manufacturers may exit the ultraportable market in the U.S.
Asus has added a new member to its Lamborghini product line in the form of the WX-Lamborghini wireless laser mouse. Details weren’t exactly mentioned, but we have noticed that it’ll sport a nano USB receiver that is popular nowadays, and will be powered by a single AA battery
Nettops are catching on as a decent alternative to a full powered desktop, especially when your needs for a computer requires basic computing capability. In this case, an Atom processor is enough, although Acer does not want to shortchange you with a dual-core Intel Atom D525 1.8GHz processor, throwing in 4GB RAM, NVIDIA ION 2 graphics with DirectX 10 and 3D support as well, a 500GB hard drive, Wi-Fi N connectivity, HDMI support and Gigabit Ethernet in case you’re so in love with cables. Expect the Acer Aspire Revo 3700 to retail for around $580 when it rolls out before the year is over
AMD has just introduced a new CPU/GPU hybrid codename – we’re talking about the Zacate Accelerated Processing Unit which is from the Bobcat family, where it will operate at a higher TDP of 18W and will target ultrathin and mainstream notebooks, although it can also see action in desktops that require little juice or all-in-ones. Both Ontario and Zacate chips will play ball with AMD’s own Brezos platform as they roll out in early 2011.
Acer’s latest lean, mean gaming machine – the Aspire Predator AG5900 is set to debut in Japan from next week onwards, where it will be powered by an unlocked Intel Core i7-875K quad-core processor that zips by at 2.93GHz (where Turbo Boost will crank up its performance to 3.6GHz), not to mention having an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 470 chugging alongside to deliver nothing but the very best. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the AG5900 comes with 4GB RAM, a 1TB hard drive, eight USB 2.0 ports, DVI-I and HDMI ports and a DVD optical drive. After conversion, it will retail for around $1,895 in the Land of the Rising Sun, although we look forward to a lower figure when official US pricing is released
If you need a small portable netbook but think that most netbooks out there aren’t powerful enough or rugged enough for you, check out the Panasonic Toughbook 19.
If you want a more exciting coffee table perhaps you’d like to check out the Arcane Arcade Table from surface tension. Aside from looking like your run-of-the-mill coffee table, it sports a hidden Shuttle XPC, 19- or 26-inch LCD display under the table’s toughened glass surface. The system itself is already loaded up with over 100 licensed games from Taito, Midway, Atari and is also compatible with MAME, allowing you to run your favorite arcade classics too.
