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MSI presents World's First Powerless Air Cooler on a Main board

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MSI will present a live demo of World's First Powerless Air Cooler on a Main board on the MSI booth in CeBIT Hall 21 B34.Here visitors will be able to see the electricity-less fan which is powered only by the movement of heat and air, the fan speed will change relative to the chipset temperature. The prototype "Air Power Cooler" is MSI’s first attempt to investigate how the Eco concept can work in tandem with the evolution of the main board "ECOlution”.

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The "Air Power Cooler" transfers the chipset heat into air momentum, when the air becomes hot, the air will expand then push the fan to rotate and In doing so cooling the heatsink immediately. After the air moves from the bottom to top of the piston, the air will become heavy to push the up piston down. The better air piston design can transfer over 70% heat power and transfer to air power, that's great efficiency transfer from Stirling engine theory.

February 29, 2008 | Related Entries - Computing

Panasonic Uses Catalytic Reaction to recover metals from "mixed plastic waste" from old home appliances

Panasonic has developed together with Kusatsu Electric Co., Ltd. a recycling technology that enables the recovery of metals from plastic-coated wires and plastics used in electric and electronic equipment without causing hazardous side-effects. Using the catalytic properties of titanium oxide (TiO2), the innovative technology facilitates recovery of inorganic substances such as metals by transforming organic substances such as plastics into harmless gases.

Panasonic is successfully using the new technology at the Matsushita Eco Technology Center (METEC) to recover copper from degaussing coils covered with vinyl chloride tape found in CRT TVs. In addition, mixed plastic waste destined for incineration or landfill is treated and changed into non-toxic gases at METEC. The method not only contributes to "zero waste," but also helps reduce CO2 emissions as little external energy source is required in the gasification process.

February 29, 2008 | Related Entries - Other Stuff

Thermaltake WingMA – Small but yet Stylish Micro-ATX chassis

Thermaltake high performance chassis are well-known for their premium quality and design, also have been widely recommended by gamers and media throughout the world. Thermaltake has created the new WingMA, a Micro-ATX solution pampering users whom has limited space for their chassis. With metal grilled front mesh and a 12cm TurboFan at rear, Thermaltake WingMA performs great ventilation but yet, still silent! With three 5.25 drive bay and six 3.5 drive bay (four hidden). WingMA has great expandability to satisfy any office application and home users.

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February 29, 2008 | Related Entries - Computing

Asus ROG Rampage Formula motherboard with Innovative Pin-Fin Thermal Module Design

Catering to astute users who require the best performance for their games and overclocking alike, the Republic of Gamers, producer of gaming motherboards, has released the new Rampage Formula motherboard. With the innovative Pin-Fin Thermal Module, this cutting-edge motherboard provides quiet, efficient cooling that allows users to enjoy a more stable environment for overclocking. Additionally, the inclusion of the innovative overclocking technology – CPU Level Up, lets users obtain flexible CPU overclocking easily – even without prior overclocking knowledge.

The new Pin-Fin thermal design breaks the "Boundary-layer" phenomenon for effective airflows and results in better overall thermal performance when compared with traditional stacked-fin heatpipe solutions. It also features an enlarged “heat-exchange” surface area – allowing the most efficient heat dissipation to occur, and thus achieve the best thermal cooling.

February 28, 2008 | Related Entries - Computing

Asus Triton 79 AMAzing limited-edition CPU cooler

In celebrating a milestone of High-end CPU coolers, Asus announced the new release of 3,200 sets of limited-edition Triton 79 AMAzing CPU coolers to commemorate its popularity among global gaming enthusiasts. The Asus Triton 79 AMAzing is able to support Intel Core 2 Extreme / Core 2 Quad Quad-Core CPUs (LGA775) and AMD Athlon 64 FX/X2 Dual-Core processors (939/940/AM2/AM2+/1207+). The Asus Triton 79 AMAzing is ideal for gamers who wish to overclock their systems and retain the choice to use multiple computing platforms.

February 28, 2008 | Related Entries - Computing

Asus Xonar DX PCI Express 7.1 Audio Card for fine-tuned audio quality

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Asus has today released the new ASUS Xonar DX audio card. Asus Xonar DX PCI Express 7.1 Audio Card Delivers 35 times Cleaner Audio Compared to Onboard Motherboard Audio. Impeccably designed for fine-tuned audio quality with 116dB SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio), it is equipped with innovative technologies like Dolby Home Theater Technologies and DS3D GX to provide crisp and clear audio quality and rich gaming sound effects.

Press release after the jump

February 28, 2008 | Related Entries - Computing

Olympus mobile Eye-Trek provides information to pedestrians via wireless head mount displays!

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Olympus will conduct a verification test for a service that provides information to pedestrians via wireless head mount displays (HMDs) with the Future Creation Laboratory and Human Media Lab. The "mobile Eye-Trek (Keigan)," an optical appliance of wireless HMD prototype developed by Olympus, will be used in the test. Based on the test participant's location and interests, recommendations and trivia on the area around his/her current position are transmitted and displayed on the HMD. The mobile Eye-Trek (Keigan), a device that features IUS, places an LCD panel measuring 3.2 x 2.4mm in front of the right eye, which looks like a 3.8-inch display (about 100mm diagonal) located 50cm ahead from the viewer's perspective, according to Olympus.

February 28, 2008 | Related Entries - Other Stuff

Intel Offers 7-Year Extended Life Cycle Support for 45nm Intel Xeon Processors

Intel today announced expanded offerings for embedded market segments with new processors with extended, 7-year life cycle support. The processors, based on Intel's revolutionary high-k, metal gate transistor formula and manufactured on the company's 45-nanometer (nm) process, include the Quad-Core Intel Xeon processor 5400 Series and Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5200 Series.

February 28, 2008 | Related Entries - Computing

Honda Launches DN-01 Large Sports Cruiser with HFT in Japan

The large sports cruiser DN-01 from Honda will be available in Japan from March 7. The unique, low-styling body features a liquid-cooled four-stroke 680 cc OHC V-twin engine that resonates power and a new automatic transmission, the Human-Friendly Transmission (HFT), that delivers superior throttle response for comfort even on long rides, and simple operation with no need for clutch use, allowing sporty riding.

Featuring Honda's innovative lockup-equipped, infinitely variable hydraulic mechanical transmission—the HFT delivers superb throttle response and a direct drive feel—the Honda DN-01 is the result of thoroughly pursuing a style that is both luxurious and relaxing, easy and individualistic. The remarkable transmission makes the DN-01 easy to operate, while providing the sporty ride quality that is an intrinsic part of motorcycles.

Press release after the jump

February 28, 2008 | Related Entries - Transport

World’s first large scale Fuel cell experiment to start at 150 households in Fukuoka, Japan

The Fukuoka prefecture government will start an experiment using fuel cells at 150 households in two housing complexes, which it claims will be the world's first example of setting up household fuel cell systems on such a scale, with 100 units in a single concentrated area. The experiment is aimed at proving the practicality of using environmentally-friendly household fuel cells for supplying electric power and heat.

February 28, 2008 | Related Entries - Other Stuff

Scythe HDMI-4P 4 port HDMI switch with remote

This 4 port HDMI switch HDMI-4P from Scythe, Japan allows up to four HDMI devices to simultaneously plug into the HDTV. The input terminal is on the front side and power is supplied via an AC adaptor. The 4-port HDMI Automatic Switch comes with an switch remote. The switch remote enables you to switch among the devices by selecting the desired video port.

February 27, 2008 | Related Entries - Other Stuff

HSGi Snug-it Silicon covers for digital cameras

Snug-it silicon covers from HSGi is made translucent, non-toxic, flexible, and durable silicone. The petal-shaped lens cover protects the lens completely when not in use just like a lens cap. The Snug-it silicon cover can be used for the Canon IXY DIGITAL modes-l 70 / 80 / 90 / 10 / 800 IS / IS 810 / IS 900 / IS 910 / 1000 / 2000 IS and Panasonic LUMIX DMC-is TZ3 / DMC-FX35. The silicon cover offers an anti-static finish to further repel dust and moisture and helps prevent surface scratches and dents also.

February 27, 2008 | Related Entries - Digital Cameras

Sharp world’s first company to reach 2 GW in cumulative solar cell production volume!

At the end of 2007, Sharp Corporation became the first company to reach 2 GW in cumulative solar cell production volume in the world. Sharp has been involved with solar power for 49 years: the company began research into solar cells in 1959 to develop a new technology to follow the success of the television and started mass-production in 1963. It is estimated that the current world's cumulative solar cell production volume is 8 GW, meaning Sharp has produced a full one-quarter of this.

In 1966, a lighthouse on Ogami Island in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan was equipped with what was then the world's largest solar power system of 225 W for lighthouses. The panels were replaced just once and have been working for the past 25 years.

Press release after the jump

February 27, 2008 | Related Entries - Other Stuff

Sony 1080P Audio/Video Receivers STR-DG920, STR-DG820, STR-DG720 and STR-DG520

Providing a simplified approach to high-definition home theater management, Sony today unveiled a line of four A/V receivers- STR-DG920/ STR-DG820 7.1 channel A/V receivers, STR-DG720 7.1 channel A/V receiver and STR-DG520 5.1 channel A/V receiver. The new Sony A/V receivers offer high-definition performance, easy set-up and control through a unique icon-driven menu system.

Each of the new Sony models simplify home theater operation by serving as a central hub for audio and HD video home theater components, converging all sources to one HDMI output from the receiver to the display.

Press release after the jump

February 27, 2008 |

Sony PS-LX300USB turntable with USB output

The new Sony PS-LX300USB turntable provides fully automatic operation of vinyl playback at 33-1/3 and 45 rpm speeds. It offers a belt drive system for reduced motor noise and rotational stability, in addition to a static balance tone arm with a bonded diamond stylus for precise tracking and low record wear. A supplied moving-magnet phonograph cartridge and built-in phonograph pre-amp allows for compatibility with A/V receivers without a phonograph input.

February 27, 2008 | Related Entries - Media Devices