Most high end tablets these days are 2-in-1, the tablets having a detachable keyboard thus giving users a laptop as well. However, Lenovo’s update to the Thinkpad X1 Tablet makes it more than that.
Category: Intel
AMD: Zen architecture has lifetime of 4 years, promises hard launch
AMD chief technology officer Mark Papermaster confirmed at CES 2017 that the firm’s new Zen architecture has a projected lifespan of four years. Poking fun at Intel, Papermaster claimed AMD isn’t going to follow a “tick-tock” model but that Zen will be going “tock, tock, tock”.
The Desktop CPU Isna t Dead, It Just Needs A Swift Kick In The Butt
This author thinks that the answer to making desktop processors exciting again is to add more cores, like Intel has done for their enthusiast line. The trouble with that is cost, but he hopes that potential competition from AMD will ultimately help with that.
Intel PC Chief Talks Average Selling Price Trends
It’s no secret that the personal computer market is shrinking. There are many common explanations about why it’s happening, but whatever the reasons, this is the reality that personal computer manufacturers, as well as their many component vendors, must cope with.
ACER Predator 21 X Curved Screen Notebook Arriving this Quarter
ACER Predator 21 X a curved screen notebook showcased back in September. However, at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, ACER announced that the unit has started shipping and will be available very as soon as this month in North America and February in China.
ACER Launches New Aspire V Nitro and VX Notebooks
Global electronics brand ACER just announced new performance oriented devices. The Aspire V Nitro and the Aspire VX notebooks are at the forefront of these devices.
Intel’s New Chips May Appeal to Biz
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CES 2017: Dell launches mobile workstation, 2-in-1 notebook
Dell Precision 7720 mobile workstation is the company’s first VR-ready mobile workstation designed specifically for VR content creation. In its bid to redefine personal computing, US-based computer technology company Dell has launched new products at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show here.
CES 2017: Dell launches mobile workstation, 2-in-1 notebook
Dell Precision 7720 mobile workstation is the company’s first VR-ready mobile workstation designed specifically for VR content creation. In its bid to redefine personal computing, US-based computer technology company Dell has launched new products at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show here.
AMD says its Zen CPU architecture is expected to last four years
AMD spent four years developing its Ryzen microprocessor, and that’s the same length of time the company expects it to live on in its ongoing war with Intel in the PC processor space. Mark Papermaster, AMD’s chief technology officer, confirmed the four-year lifespan in a conversation here at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, though he declined to discuss specifics.
Asus Rog announces gaming lineup at Ces 2017
Las Vegas, Jan 6 – ASUS Republic of Gamers on Friday unveiled its latest lineup of gaming gear at the ongoing Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas. The Taiwan-based computer hardware company also introduced a router designed specifically for gamers, Rapture GT-AC5300, at the event.
BMW is setting up an autonomous 7 Series test fleet
While during CES the Bavarian automaker decided to showcase a 5 Series as their latest autonomous prototype, the company has decided to start a trial with an autonomous test fleet of vehicles based on the 7 Series later on this year. BMW has recently revealed it will have a fleet of approximately 40 self-driving vehicles on public roads in Europe and the United States before the second half of the year starts.
Samsung Gaming Laptop: Facts About the ‘Notebook Odyssey’
The Samsung Notebook Odyssey, a gaming laptop, is the pioneer of a new sub-brand of personal computers made specifically for gaming. Buying the perfect laptop can take months of research, as each person has a specific need that should be met.
Battle lines drawn as Chromebooks, Windows PCs renew rivalry at CES
Microsoft wants a go-to Chromebook competitor, and it may be getting one in upcoming Windows 10 PCs with ARM chips. Those Windows 10 laptops and tablets could look something like Samsung’s latest Chromebook Pro and Plus announced at CES.
Samsung Jumps Into Gaming Laptops With Notebook Odyssey
Samsung is using CES to show off its first-ever gaming laptop, the Notebook Odyssey, as well an update its Notebook 9 series. I got some hands-on time with the units at CES, and saw some promising features and design cues.
This tiny little desktop PC can power a massive VR experience
You might worry about pulling this compact desktop PC off your table while you’re wearing whatever VR headset you’ll be using with it. You see, there’s no great wireless VR headset yet, so you still need to be tethered to a computer to enjoy all that virtual reality content.
Intel’s New Mini PCs Have New Chips, an Updated Design, and Thunderbolt 3
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: In the last four or five years, Intel’s “Next Unit of Computing” hardware has evolved from interesting experiments to pace cars for the rest of the mini desktop business. Mini PCs represent one of the few segments of the desktop computing business that actually has growth left in it, and every year the NUC has added new features that make it work for a wider audience .
NVIDIA Stock in 6 Charts
The stock’s scorching 225% total return in 2016 made it the best-performing stock in the S&P 500 for the year. You might be wondering if it’s too late to invest in NVIDIA.
Intel acquires 15 percent ownership stake in mapping firm HERE
Intel will work with HERE and its consortium of automaker owners to design, test and deliver proof-of-concept architecture supporting real-time, high-definition map updates. Intel is acquiring a 15 percent ownership stake in mapping and location service provider HERE.
New LG Gram Laptops Boast 24 Hour Battery Life
In 2015, LG launched the Gram line of laptops , which the company hoped you would consider buying instead of a super slim MacBook Air . As our review of the LG Gram 15 showed, these laptops are light, had a good screen and offered decent performance, but were a little flimsy and the keyboard needed work.
emesdoublee Software stability and availability have a major impact…
Software stability and availability have a major impact on processor and networking decisions. There are probably billions of lines of code written for x86 for the data center.
Software impact and process node lies
Software stability and availability have a major impact on processor and networking decisions. There are probably billions of lines of code written for x86 for the data center.
What the Mac needs in 2017
As sure as the Earth sweeps through its orbit around the sun, the changing of a calendar year is a time to reflect about what’s happened and ponder what’s to come. Last year I made a list of things I wanted to see from the Mac in 2016; the results were fair to middling .
CES 2017: The PCs, gadgets, and gear we can’t wait to see
Going to CES is like going into a wild, overgrown jungle: You need a machete and a good guide to hack your way out. That’s why we’re here.
LG “All Day Gram” boasts 24-hour life in lightweight size
Compared to today’s powerful laptops , the laptops of yesteryear look like hulking giants. And they weigh like one two.
Intel’s i7-7700k overclocked to a ridiculous 7GHz thanks to liquid nitrogen
Intel’s much-anticipated high-performance Kaby Lake processors are almost here, which means anyone with a PC built for gaming or other heavy lifting tasks will have to decide whether or not it’s time for an upgrade. The i7-7700k chip, which will likely succeed the 6700k as being the go-to for overclockers and enthusiasts, will definitely be in high demand, but just how much room is there for tweaking? Well, if you happen to have a bit of liquid nitrogen sitting around, the answer is a whole lot.
Dell will be revealing a new XPS 13 2-in-1 at CES 2017
CES 2017 is right around the corner now, and it looks like Dell will be launching at least one new laptop, the XPS 13 . First spotted by Windows Central , Dell’s website has a page up that simply says “XPS 13 2-in-1” with an image.
Thecus W2810PRO review, a NAS device running Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Essentials
The market for devices that allow you to control your own data is hot right now. Sure, the available-anywhere cloud is an extremely convenient place to store your files, but for many people , the idea that a third party has access to your data and is responsible for its security just doesn’t sit well.
AMD Unveils Radeon Instinct Chips
The new Radeon Instinct GPU-based accelerators unveiled yesterday by chipmaker AMD are aimed at dramatically improving the capabilities of machine intelligence in server computing, the company said. In addition to the new hardware, AMD also announced new software frameworks and a new open source library for GPU-based machine learning implementations.
Why 2016 a vibrant season to the computing industry
As the semiconductor industry matures and consolidates, the year 2016 has been a vibrant season to the computing industry with latest breakthroughs. A year ago, analysts were divided over whether virtual reality would gain traction in 2016 or just crash and burn again.
Lenovo rolls out refreshed ThinkPads featuring Kaby Lake CPUs and Optane SSDs
Lenovo on Wednesday announced a smattering of new ThinkPad notebooks and accessories, some of which will ship with exciting new technology like Intel’s Optane solid state drives. Lenovo has four new ThinkPad T-Series models in the pipeline the T470, T470p, T470s and the T570 as well as the budget-minded L470 / L570, the ThinkPad Yoga 370, the ThinkPad 13 and the ThinkPad X270.
IoT Ready to Light Up in 2017
Much work has been done in 2016 laying foundations for the Internet of Things. Next year, IoT needs many stories about deployments.
Chinese Hackers Charged With Trading on Stolen Law Firm Data
Three Chinese hackers made more than $4 million in illicit profits after breaking into the servers of top deals law firms in New York, the U.S. said in announcing charges and the arrest of one of the men. The three targeted at least seven major international law firms that had been retained by companies to advise on deals and successfully got into the e-mail accounts of senior lawyers at two of the firms, according to the indictment unsealed Tuesday.
AMD: Zen Server Sales Alone Could Be Worth $1 Profit Per Share In 2018
CEO Su says double-digit market share for servers. A 15% share in 2018 could be worth $2.5 billion in revenue.
Tablet for my folks
My folks has decided he’d like a tablet rather than me repairing/replacing his old desktop PC.
Tablet for my folks
My folks has decided he’d like a tablet rather than me repairing/replacing his old desktop PC.
Asrock Beebox-S 7200U: Kaby Lake vs. Skylake
Reviewed just four months ago, Asrock’s compact yet capable Beebox-S is one of our favorite mini PCs given its price, features, build quality, and dual-core 14nm Skylake-U processor. Although the Core i5-6200U SoC is over a year old, the system is efficient and surprisingly affordable at $165 for the 6100U and $320 for the 6200U .
3 Reasons AMD Stock Could Fall After Gaining 280% in 2016
The company is still unprofitable, but investors are betting that AMD is on the verge of a historic turnaround. Polaris, AMD’s mainstream-oriented GPU, launched earlier this year, producing growth in the company’s core business after a long streak of disappointing results.
3D XPoint Technology
Intel Corporation and Micron Technology, Inc. today unveiled 3D XPointTM technology, a non-volatile memory that has the potential to revolutionize any device, application or service that benefits from fast access to large sets of data. Now in production, 3D XPoint technology is a major breakthrough in memory process technology.