Antec has launched a new casing that is stylish and silent, the Antec Sonata Designer 500. This case is whisper quiet when it comes to system noise, with the help of sound-deadening panels and a selectable, 3-speed 120mm case fan that provides the option of maximum cooling or minimal noise. Quiet Computing aficionados will appreciate that the Sonata Designer includes a hard drive suspension mounting system that significantly decreases the amount of vibration hard drives transmit to the case. With new High Definition front audio ports, the sound you want to hear comes through crystal clear. It’s all powered by an upgraded EarthWatts 500 Watt power supply unit (PSU) which is equipped with universal input and Active PFC. This PSU is 80PLUS certified making it one of the most efficient PSU’s available. The Sonata Designer is the perfect combination of style, silence and efficiency.
Features and Specifications:
- Sound-deadening side and top panels reduce noise
- Ultra-quiet, high-efficiency 500 Watt EarthWatts power supply saves money on power bills and enhances Quiet Computing
- 80 PLUS certified
- Universal input and Active PFC
- Integrated cable organizers help keep your system neat
- 4 x 5.25-inch external bays (w/ 5.25-inch to 3.5-inch adapter)
- 4 removable HDD bays; or use optional HDD suspension system (included) for up to 3 hard drives
- Front-mounted ports for easy multimedia connections
- 2 x USB 2.0
- 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire, i.Link)
- Audio In and Out (High Definition and AC’97 compatible)
- Removable side panel with easy-access thumb screws
- Removable front bezel for easy access to drive bays
- Built-in washable air filter keeps harmful dust out of your computer
- 120mm TriCool selectable-speed fan (installed) allows you to optimize cooling and quietness
- Blue LEDs on front for Power On and HD indicators
- Motherboard: Fits micro and standard ATX
- Dimension: 19.2×10.3×21.1-inch (48.8×26.2×53.6cm)
- Net Weight: 20.6lb (12.05kg)
- Gross Weight: 28.8lb (13.1kg)
It’s said that there are some pricing information spread around on the HP’s first Windows Home server machine, the MediaSmart Home Server. There will be 500GB HP MediaSmart EX470 (GG795AA#ABA) and 1TB HP MediaSmart EX475 (GG796AA#ABA) variants. Both systems will be powered by a 64-bit (and therefore WHS v2 compatible) 1.8GHz AMD Sempron processor and come bundled with HP’s bundled Photo Webshare software, including direct links to Snapfish (HP’s Photo Printing partner). The 1Tb system appears to be configured as 2 x 500Gb hard disks, leaving 2 of the system’s 4 drive bays free for extra storage (as well as the 4 free external USB 2.0 ports). The EX470 is configured as 1 x 500Gb, with three free internal bays for future expansion.
OnSale.com, PC Mall and Best Buy all listed the 1TB EX475 at $749, while the 500GB EX470 appears to be set at $599. Amazon also listed both models without pricing, so it looks like we’ll have these in our hot little hands soon.
Alienware has launched a complete home entertainment system, Alienware HD Media Server. It aims for who are looking to create the high definition digital home of tomorrow with full home integration in mind. It boast up to 4TB hot-swappable hard drive, Blu-ray drive, recording and playing back at 1080p via an HDMI, internal cable card (OCUR), and Dolby Digital 7.1 preamp output. The best part of becoming a proud owner of this system is that you’ll be able to automate most of your home features, like lighting, room music, security, and air conditioning. It also lets you watch high definition movies, record TV shows, and wirelessly stream your media to other PCs, mobile devices, and media extenders throughout your home.
Well, This impressively cool media server will not be available directly to consumers, and yet no word on price.
DXG USA has unveiled the new DXG-565V 5 Megapixel all-in-one combo digital camcorder/camera/MP3 player/voice recorder/webcam. It features a 2.4-inch TFT LCD screen and 32MB of built-in storage. The DXG-565V has a new sleek camcorder-shaped design and comes in 5 new trendy colors: Metallic Pink, Ruby Red, Deep-Sea Blue, Gun Metal, and Midnight Black to fit everyone’s style, and priced at only $99. It has minimal buttons for increased ease-of-use, while at the same time boasting features normally found in more expensive 5 Megapixel camcorders/cameras, such as a built-in flash in 3 modes, Macro Mode, White Balance, and EV Compensation features. In addition to its fashionable good looks, the DXG-565V also records DVD-quality MPEG-4 video at 720 x 480 D1 resolution with sound and captures still images of up to 12 Megapixels.
The is perfect to take on the road for recording high-quality video with sound or for snapping photos to send to friends or to post on your website or favorite social sites, such as MySpace, Facebook, and YouTube. You can also entertain your friends at parties by connecting the DXG-565V to your TV to view your own holiday slideshows on a large screen.
DXG-565V Features:
5.1 Megapixel digital camera and camcorder in one.
2.4-inch TFT clear LCD screen for easy viewing.
4X digital zoom.
Records MPEG-4 video with sound, up to 720 x 480 at 30fps.
Captures still images in JPEG format, up to 12MP image resolution.
Digital Voice Recorder.
Digital Music Player.
PC Camera.
Available in 5 cool colors.
Camera Features:
- Built-in flash in 3 modes
- White Balance
- EV Compensation
- Macro Mode
The DXG-565V comes with a camera case, wrist strap, earphones, editing software, USB and AV cables, manual, and AAA batteries. The DXG-565V has a suggested retail price of $99 and is available Q1 2008 through leading retailers.
After releasing its 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo media, Sony has now introduced its new PocketBit USMGLX USB drive with capacities between 1GB up to 16GB. This PocketBit USMGLX USB drive ofers a reading speed of 31Mbps and a new case with a LED light, give you a neat and elegant feel. It is compatible with Mac and PC, and ReadyBoost for Vista user.
The PocketBit USMGLX USB drive is now availabe in Japan at around €212 for 16GB.
