February 24, 2011

Intel Officially Announces Superfast 10Gbps Thunderbolt I/O Technology


Intel today announced the availability of Thunderbolt technology, a new high-speed PC connection technology that brings together high-speed data transfer and high-definition (HD) display on to a single cable. Running at 10Gbps, Thunderbolt technology can transfer a full-length HD movie in less than 30 seconds. This Intel-developed technology is coming to market through a technical collaboration with Apple, and is available first on Apple’s new line of MacBook Pro laptops launch today.
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Apple Updates MacBook Pro with Next Generation Processors, Graphics & Thunderbolt I/O Technology


Apple today updated the MacBook Pro family with next generation processors and graphics, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and a new FaceTime HD camera. Featuring the very latest dual-core and quad-core Intel Core processors, the entire MacBook Pro line is up to twice as fast as the previous generation.
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February 23, 2011

Sony Updates Thin and Light VAIO S Series


Sony today updated their thin and light 13-inch VAIO S series laptop with 2nd generation Intel Core processors. The laptops have a new ‘full flat’ design crafted in magnesium with a wide aluminum palm rest. It is now just 24mm (0.94-inch) thin and weighs 1.75 kg (3.85 pounds).
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February 22, 2011

More MacBook Pro Rumors


Yesterday, we reported few details about upcoming MacBook Pro models - including complete new design (externally and internally), SSD adoption and 50% jump in performance. And, today French site MacGeneration claims that they have specifications of the new MacBook Pros. MacRumors posted the translated spec sheet that goes as follows:
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February 21, 2011

MacBook Pro Update Featuring Sandy Bridge Processor, SSD and New Case Design Coming Within a Week


Rumors that Apple will be updating MacBook Pro lineup very soon are getting strong (actually it’s almost certain). Also reports that Best Buy has added new Apple notebook SKUs to their laptop discovery tool, and Apple’s online store shows 3-5 days wait time for new MacBook Pro orders are adding more fuel to the fire.
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February 20, 2011

Apple Plans to Introduce New High-Speed Connection Technology Soon


Apple has been working with Intel on the new Light Peak technology, which would bring 10Gbps data transfer speeds in both directions simultaneously. Intel hasn’t announced a release date for products based on the new technology, but it looks like Apple plans to use Light Peak technology soon in their upcoming products.
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NVIDIA Tegra Roadmap Reveals Kal-EL Quad-Core ARM Processor with Core 2 Duo Like Performance


NVIDIA revealed their Tegra processor roadmap with processors codenames based on comic book superheroes. NVIDIA will follow Tegra 2 with quad-core processor codenamed Kal-El (Superman) later this year, after that in 2012 they will launch processor codenamed Wayne (Batman) followed by processor Logan (Wolverine) in 2013 and processor Stark (Ironman) in 2014. NVIDIA says by 2014 the processor Stark will offer 75x performance when compared to Tegra processors.
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