Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS) announced that the advanced Windows Vista-ready chipset -- SiS671FX has been adopted by NEC Computers Asia Pacific for the latest NEC Desktop PC L1030. Using the SiS671FX chipset as the core of the system, the NEC L1030 desktop PC supports Intel Conroe CPU up to FSB1066MHz, and DDR2-667/533 memory up to 4GB. The built-in SiS Mirage 3 graphics engine enables the NEC L1030 PC to fully release the great potential of Windows Vista, and deliver amazing animation or gaming performance. In addition, the SiS671FX equips a PCI Express x 16 slot with up to 4GB/s transmission bandwidth for an extra add-on high-end graphics card, which can present more exquisite graphics output.

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Livescribe today unveiled a new chapter in mobile computing - a new paper-based computing platform. The Livescribe platform turns plain paper into a computer screen and bridges the gap between the paper and digital worlds. The platform enables a broad range of new applications in personal productivity, learning, communication, and self expression. The Livescribe platform includes: Smartpen, Dot Paper with Dot Positioning System (DPS), Software Applications and Development Tools. Just slightly larger than a Montblanc, Livescribe’s smartpen is designed to replace the everyday pen as a user’s primary writing instrument. The possibilities for paper-based applications are endless. Livescribe’s first key application is “Paper Replay.” When taking notes during a discussion or lecture, the smartpen records the conversation and digitizes the handwriting, automatically synching the ink and audio. By later tapping the ink, the smartpen replays the conversation from the exact moment the note was written. Notes and audio can also be uploaded to a PC where they can be replayed, saved, searched and sent.

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A new Japanese robot twists and rolls to iPod tunes in an intricate dance based on complex mathematics, a technology developer said will one day enable robots to move about spontaneously instead of following preprogrammed motions. Equipped with Kenwood Corp. speaker systems, Tokyo-based venture ZMP Inc.'s 35-centimetre long Miuro robot _ which looks like a white ball wedged between two halves of an egg _ wheels about in time with music from an iPod portable player, which locks into the machine. At a demonstration in Tokyo on Thursday, the 5-kilogram Miuro pivoted about on a stage in time to beats of a pop music track. Its dance wasn't preprogrammed, but generated by the robot itself.The new prototype Miuro is fitted with software based on what scientists call chaotic itinerancy, a mathematical pattern similar to the movements of a bee circling from flower to flower as it collects nectar.

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Message posted on Panoramio web site:- Today, we are pleased to announce the planned acquisition of Panoramio by Google. This acquisition is a great opportunity for Panoramio uploaders to leverage Google's reach, increasing the exposure of their photographs to photophiles around the world and for viewers to choose from a larger universe of photographs as Panoramio becomes more widely known. We hope to close the acquisition in mid to late June of 2007. Got questions? Go to Q&A to learn more.

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The limited edition Pen of the Year 2007 fountain pen from the Graf von Faber-Castell Collection is made from platinum, 18-carat gold and barrel made from 360 million year-old petrified wood. Petrified wood has formed over a period of up to 360 million years by being subjected to a permanent crystallization process. During this time, the wood has undergone a unique metamorphosis while being buried in the water, mud and volcanic ash. Minerals, metals, lime or phosphorous from the mighty sedimentary layers have dissolved and impregnated the very fibre of the fallen trees. Gradually they have replaced the wood, while retaining part of its organic structure..The production of Magnum format fountain pen is limited to one year only. The 18-carat bicolour gold nib which is 'run-in' by hand is available in medium (M), fine (F) and broad (B) nib widths.

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With its stunning 10-inch wide color screen (supports either 1024-by-600 or 1024-by-768 resolution) and full-size keyboard, the Palm Foleo mobile companion connects wirelessly with your Smartphone to help you do more on the go and turns your Smartphone into a genius. Unfold it, press a button, and it's on instantly—while just one touch brings your email to the big screen. Use your Palm Foleo to view attachments, type longer emails, or to get a bigger look at web pages and photos you'd normally view on your Smartphone. And with up to five hours of battery life packed into such a compact design, you'll do big things wherever you go.

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Samsung has developed a four gigabyte (GB) MCP (multi-chip package) for mobile phones that for the first time forgoes the need for an external memory card slot and also eliminates having to develop interface software for all types of NAND memory. The new Samsung moviMCP combines a 4GB embedded memory card, which consists of two 16Gb (gigabit) NAND flash chips and a controller, together with a 1Gb mobile DRAM chip to support the processor and a 2Gb NAND flash chip for general handset operations. This provides a total memory capacity of 35Gbs.Samsung’s new moviMCP is a multi-chip package carrying an embedded (moviNAND) memory solution, which provides a simple-to-design memory package that satisfies the high-speed data transmission needs of mobile phones, while fully supporting the communication features within the handset.

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Green House Corporation Japan has launched a sleek 1GB digital audio player KanaGT with built in FM transmitter. The digital audio player plays MP3/WMA files. You get bored listening to the same music again and again and wish for some different type of music. With the built in FM transmitter listen to your local FM stations via your car stereo. You can use the Green House KanaGT USB2.0 player with a PC as a mass storage device and transfer your favorite music albums easily from the PC. With superior clarity thanks to the Organic EL display it becomes easy to use during night. The player can be used as a voice recorder .You can listen to music via ear phones which act as antenna also.

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Today marks the 40th anniversary of Mazda’s first rotary engine powered vehicle. As of the end of April 2007, Mazda has manufactured approximately 1,970,000 rotary vehicles since production first began. On May 30, 1967, Mazda commenced sales of the world’s first dual-rotor RE car, the Cosmo Sport. Following this, Mazda introduced other RE vehicles to the market, including the Familia Rotary Coupe, Savanna, RX-7 and Eunos Cosmo.Mazda began its involvement in motor sports in 1968, following the release of the Cosmo Sport, when RE cars started participating in car races. In 1991, the Mazda 787B rotary engine made history when it became the only Japanese car ever to claim victory at the Le Mans 24 hour endurance race. Additionally, with over 100 wins in both the touring car series in Japan and in the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) series in the United States, Mazda RE-equipped racecars have enjoyed a glittering record of success.

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The Nintendo DS Lite which was already available in Ceramic White, Jet Black, Pink, Enamel Navy and Light Blue will now be available in two new colors Metallic Rose and Glossy Silver. The new colors will be launched in Japan on June 23, the pricing of DS Lite will remain the same 16,800 Yen ($ 140)
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The three high-speed Sharp digital multifunctional systems, the MX-M1100, MX-M950, and MX-M860 are set to go on sale in succession starting on June 27, 2007 in Japan. The newly introduced Sharp digital multifunctional systems are ideal for large offices and service bureaus. These high end Sharp's monochrome multifunctional lineup models offer the fast output and scanning needed for the high-volume copy market, as well as a wide range of finishing options. This means users get the high productivity, reliability, and durability needed to cover all their needs. These digital multifunctional systems offers Industry’s fastest scanning of 120 ppm with 1,200-dpi resolution output for superb details and high quality. The color expansion kit allows originals to be scanned to color electronic documents. The easy-to-see 10.4-inch color TFT LCD touch screen makes operation simple.

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PQI (Power Quotient International Co., Ltd) officially announced high speed 226X Industrial CF Turbo+ card, 256GB SSD Turbo+, 32GB PCI-E SSD and 1.8” 32GB ZIF – SSD storage mediums. The high speed 226X Industrial CF card Turbo+ is available with a maximum capacity of 16GB and a transfer rate of 38MB/sec. PQI's 256GB SSD Turbo+ features transfer rates of up to 60MB/sec, PCI-E SSD is dedicated to notebooks in the form of a removable storage medium and 1.8” 32GB ZIF interface SSD is a rare but effective industrial storage option. As the forefather and a leader in industrial storage solutions, PQI continues to provide technology breakthrough SSDs and a completion industrial storage solution.

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PQI's S721 ultra mini card reader is available in three colors (orange-yellow, blue and florescent red see through casing) for users to select a color most suited to their mobile phones. PQI's S721 is easy to use, insert your microSD card into the card slot and plug the USB connection to the PC and it’s ready to read and write from the card. It is a mobile phone accessory and supports microSDHC, making it future specification proof! PQI’s S721 is as small as a mobile dongle accessory and is hot swappable and plug and play compatible. PQI is offering a S721 mobile dongle card reader free with the purchase of a PQI microSD memory card.

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Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. has succeeded in developing the world's first ultra small DSRC (Dedicated Short Range Communication) wireless module for embedding in mobile phones to be used for DSRC inter-vehicle communication systems. Using this module based on an OKI LSI, the company succeeded in trial production of the world's first mobile phone, "Safety Mobile Phone" specifically designed to improve pedestrian safety. The Safety Mobile Phone notifies vehicles in the surrounding area of its location and retrieves the location information of vehicles in the surrounding area that are equipped with the DSRC inter-vehicle communication system. By making it possible to reduce the occurrence of vehicle-pedestrian accidents, the phone contributes to pedestrian safety.

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Leadtek Research Inc. today launched a new high end graphics card - the WinFast PX8800 ULTRA - Leviathan, with extreme functions and an advanced water cooling system that doubles up its effectiveness in delivering ultimate visual realism, stunning power and superior performance for gaming enthusiasts. WinFast PX8800 ULTRA - Leviathan comes with 768MB/384 bit GDDR3 memory to enhance rapid frame rates in compatibility performance. And like other models in the GeForce 8800 series, PX8800 ULTRA - Leviathan offers the hottest Microsoft DirectX 10 with full Shader Model 4.0 support to deliver unparalleled levels of lifelike visual experience and film-quality effects. Leadtek PX8800 ULTRA - Leviathan can transmit and receive digital entertainment content to DVI or HDMI interface.

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