Computex 2007: Hit the Road Jack!
by Gary Key and Jarred Walton on June 6, 2007 6:00 PM EST- Posted in
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Gigabyte was very excited to show off their new UMPC, the U60. The U60 is equipped with Windows XP Professional or Home, is based on VIA's new Esther Mobile Technology with the VIA C7-M 1GHz CPU and VIA VX-700 UniChrome Pro II Graphics solution. It has 768MB of DDR2-533 on board, a 30GB Hard Drive, built in 802.11b/g WiFi, Media Card Slot support, an optional External ODD 8/4/8X DVD+/-RW or External 8/4/8/5X Super Multi DVD RW via a USB 2.0 connection, and a 6.5" Touch Screen LCD with an 800x480 resolution. The unit will cost around $800, compared with the $1000-$1500 most other UMPC's are currently going for at this time. The only drawback is the unit will not be imported into the US until Gigabyte has sufficiently tested it with the US based wireless Internet carriers such as Sprint and T-Mobile.
The W468N is a hybrid notebook that easily can suffice as your primary office notebook or can be used as a casual gaming system. The W468N is based on the Intel PM965 and ICH8-M chipsets, includes GeForce NB8M 256MB graphics and a 14.1" WXGA (1280x800) LCD. Processor choices are based on the Core 2 Duo 800FSB models with 2MB or 4MB of L2 cache with memory options featuring 4GB capacity with DDR2667/800 support. The unit can be equipped with hard drives ranging from 80GB to 160GB and has optional Robson support. Optical drive options range from DVD-RAM/R/RW combo to HD-DVD models with built-in network support for Gigabit LAN and 802.11 a/g/b wireless. The unit weighs 2.5 kg with battery and comes with a 2-year warranty. We expect availability within the next month.
The W566N has nearly identical features to the W468N, only with a 15.4" LCD but still offering the same WXGA (1280x800) resolution. This model also has an optional built-in fingerprint identification system and features Dual-Heatpipe technology to ensure the system runs cool over the course of gaming or movie session. We think this notebook is probably best suited for the traveler who wants to play a game of Supreme Commander or watch their latest HD-DVD title on a trip.
Gigabyte was very excited to show off their new UMPC, the U60. The U60 is equipped with Windows XP Professional or Home, is based on VIA's new Esther Mobile Technology with the VIA C7-M 1GHz CPU and VIA VX-700 UniChrome Pro II Graphics solution. It has 768MB of DDR2-533 on board, a 30GB Hard Drive, built in 802.11b/g WiFi, Media Card Slot support, an optional External ODD 8/4/8X DVD+/-RW or External 8/4/8/5X Super Multi DVD RW via a USB 2.0 connection, and a 6.5" Touch Screen LCD with an 800x480 resolution. The unit will cost around $800, compared with the $1000-$1500 most other UMPC's are currently going for at this time. The only drawback is the unit will not be imported into the US until Gigabyte has sufficiently tested it with the US based wireless Internet carriers such as Sprint and T-Mobile.
The W468N is a hybrid notebook that easily can suffice as your primary office notebook or can be used as a casual gaming system. The W468N is based on the Intel PM965 and ICH8-M chipsets, includes GeForce NB8M 256MB graphics and a 14.1" WXGA (1280x800) LCD. Processor choices are based on the Core 2 Duo 800FSB models with 2MB or 4MB of L2 cache with memory options featuring 4GB capacity with DDR2667/800 support. The unit can be equipped with hard drives ranging from 80GB to 160GB and has optional Robson support. Optical drive options range from DVD-RAM/R/RW combo to HD-DVD models with built-in network support for Gigabit LAN and 802.11 a/g/b wireless. The unit weighs 2.5 kg with battery and comes with a 2-year warranty. We expect availability within the next month.
The W566N has nearly identical features to the W468N, only with a 15.4" LCD but still offering the same WXGA (1280x800) resolution. This model also has an optional built-in fingerprint identification system and features Dual-Heatpipe technology to ensure the system runs cool over the course of gaming or movie session. We think this notebook is probably best suited for the traveler who wants to play a game of Supreme Commander or watch their latest HD-DVD title on a trip.
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abakshi - Sunday, June 10, 2007 - link
Their secret is ineffective cooling. Most PC laptops won't burn you if you touch them, whereas MacBook Pros tend to get very hot, even if left idle. And not just on the bottom, but also in the keyboard / wrist area.There just isn't enough airflow inside the MBP's to properly channel the heat, and vents are apparently against Apple's design philosophy, so basically it's a form vs. function issue.
kleinwl - Wednesday, June 6, 2007 - link
That is almost maxing out a 15A circuit (120V). @ 80% efficency, that draws 1500 watts from the wall... or 12.5A. Considering that other stuff, such as printers/monitors/lights, are on the same circuit isn't that a little much? Sure, if you have dedicated circuits, or 20A wiring.. no prob... but I don't know about having to rewire my house (or at least add a circuit) just to run the latest computer.So when are we going to see these PSUs accepting a 240V connection?
yyrkoon - Thursday, June 7, 2007 - link
Just because a PSU is CAPABLE of delievering 1200W does not mean your system is USING 1200W. This is a common misconception . . .PS: all our circuts are 30A here, but then again we do not JUST use a computer on our circuts, we use COMPUTERS.
JarredWalton - Thursday, June 7, 2007 - link
Most of my circuits are 20A and a few (like the one for the TV area and two bedrooms) is 30A. That said, I've got five systems on one 20A circuit... and when I swapped out a lesser model for a quad core overclocked QX6800 SLI PC, I tripped the circuit breaker a few times. Had to shut down one of the other PCs to keep it from happening.Also as an aside, my vacuum cleaner sucks down around 1250W when running. I have to shut off most of the PCs on that circuit to keep it from tripping while vacuuming. Fun stuff!
Calin - Thursday, June 7, 2007 - link
The ones made for Europe works on 220/230V. As such, taking juice from a 240V line is a perfectly normal working conditionsdsdv10 - Wednesday, June 6, 2007 - link
Where there any Santa Rosa Tablet PCs featured?JackPack - Wednesday, June 6, 2007 - link
I wonder if the MSI notebook with "Turbo" technology also supports Intel Dynamic Acceleration like other new Merom-based notebooks. IDA temporarily overclocks one core by 200 MHz when it encounters single-threaded code.If so, that would be one heck of a notebook.
xsilver - Wednesday, June 6, 2007 - link
hey what computer was being powered by that gigabyte power supply in that last pic?it says peak of 113w --
Brunnis - Thursday, June 7, 2007 - link
Well, that's about what my E6600 @ 3GHz, 4GB RAM and 7900GS pulls when idle. Nothing strange with that. Also, my Athlon64 3500+ with 2GB RAM and a 6500TC pulled about 75W from the PSU.