Lenovo's First Tablet On Tap For CES

By Doug Olenick On Jan 6 2011 - 6:01am

LAS VEGAS — Lenovo will show off its first consumer and business tablets at International CES.

The company will also introduce new models into its consumer IdeaPad lines of laptops and all-in-one computers.

Nick Reynolds, Lenovo’s global marketing director, product group, said consumer and business tablets would be included among the introductions. However, he declined to reveal any details by press time.

Lenovo was much more forthcoming with information regarding its notebook and desktop CES plans.

 

Nvidia, Arm Join On Processor Development

By Doug Olenick On Jan 24 2011 - 6:01am

LAS VEGAS — Nvidia said at International CES it has gained the licensing rights and is working in partnership with Arm to develop a CPU based on Arm’s processor architecture.

Dubbed Project Denver, the processor will have an Nvidia CPU running the Arm instruction set. These will be integrated onto the same chip as an Nvidia graphics processor unit, said Jen-Hsun Huang, Nvidia’s CEO and president.

Buffalo Technologies Debuts CloudStor

By Doug Olenick On Jan 24 2011 - 6:01am

LAS VEGAS — Buffalo Technologies introduced its new CloudStor and USB 3.0 storage solutions earlier this month at International CES.

The CloudStor uses the PogoPlug cloud service to allow users to access their data from anywhere, yet the content resides on the device not in the cloud, the company said. PogoPlug maintains a secure connection between the device and whoever is designated to access the information.

The CloudStor will ship in February, with the 1TB version carrying a $169 suggested retail and the 2TB model costing $269.

Intel Breaks Yearly, Quarterly Revenue Records

By Doug Olenick On Jan 24 2011 - 6:01am

SANTA CLARA, CALIF. — Intel reported its GAAP net income climbed 167 percent to $11.7 billion in 2010, for the period ending Dec. 31.

This hike took place on revenue of $43.6 billion.

The company also posted a fourth-quarter GAAP net income increase of 48 percent to $3.4 billion on sales of $11.5 billion.

Intel cited a 21 percent increase in revenue for the PC client group, with Atom microprocessor and chipset revenue up 8 percent, or $1.6 billion, for the year.

2011 Arrival Date Set For Lexmark Genesis

By Doug Olenick On Nov 8 2010 - 6:01am

LEXINGTON, KY. — Lexmark reported it will start shipping its Genesis all-in-one printer in early 2011.

Unlike most printers, the $399 Genesis stands upright on a desk and opens like a manila folder to admit paper. It has a 10-megapixel imaging sensor and a 4.3-inch preview touchscreen LCD along with connections to Facebook and Twitter.

Apple Now Third In Mobile PC Share

By Doug Olenick On Dec 20 2010 - 6:01am

SANTA CLARA, CALIF. — Apple’s iPad has helped the company grab 12.4 percent of the worldwide mobile PC market, according to DisplaySearch.

However, a study by Strategy Analytics indicates the influx of competing, less expensive products next year could curb some of Apple’s growth.

The 12.4 percent pushed Apple passed Dell, which garnered 11 percent of the mobile PC market in the third quarter. Hewlett- Packard retained the top spot, with 17.3 percent of the market, but second-place Acer closed the gap with a 16.5 percent share.

Lenovo Introduces Multimedia Computers

By Doug Olenick On Dec 20 2010 - 6:01am

RESEARCH TRIANGLE, N.C. — Lenovo introduced two new multimedia laptops and a desktop this month.

The IdeaPad Y460p and Y560p are labeled highperformance notebooks by Lenovo. The former features a 14-inch display, while the latter sports a 15.6-inch screen.

Both have a $849 starting price and will ship on Jan. 11.

Each will be powered by a second-generation Intel Core processor, up to the Core i7 level, when they become available.

Panasonic Ships New Laser MFP

By TWICE Staff On Dec 20 2010 - 6:01am

SECAUCUS, N.J. — Panasonic Systems Network has introduced the KX-MB2061 eight-inone multifunction laser printer for the SO/HO market.

KX-MB2061 features a 24 ppm laser printing engine, networked fax and color scanner. There is also an integrated Panasonic DECT 6.0 phone system and paperless fax reception; voice mail can be sent to the owners email account or smartphone as a WAV file.

The MFP carries a $249 suggested retail.

New ViewSonic All-In-One PC, Monitor Ship

By Doug Olenick On Dec 20 2010 - 6:01am

WALNUT, CALIF. – ViewSonic has introduced and starting shipping a new All-in-One PC and LCD monitor.

The VPC220T is based on a 22- inch LED backlit, multi-touch screen and is powered by an Intel dual-core 3.06GHz processor. It is paired with an Nvidia GeForce graphics card and had 4GB of memory.

The unit can display full 1,080p HD video and is set up for easy dual screen pairing via a VGA port.

HP Ships New PC Monitors

By Doug Olenick On Dec 20 2010 - 6:01am

PALO ALTO, CALIF. — Hewlett- Packard has rolled out five new LED backlit monitors.

The new models hit stores on Dec. 12 for the 2011x, 2211x and 2311x and Dec. 19 for the 2511x and 2711x. The entire line has screen sizes between 20 inches and 27 inches. Corresponding prices range from $159 and $399.

The $159 2011x is the 20-inch model with 1,600 by 900 screen resolution and an anti-glare panel. It offers 3 million to 1 contrast ratio with 250 nits of brightness and a 5ms screen response time. It has VGA and DVI-D inputs.