January 18, 2009 - January 24, 2009 - Fareastgizmos.com

Infineon announces World’s highest integrated one-chip solution for GSM/GPRS ultra low-cost phones

The Infineon X-GOLD110 is the world’s highest integrated and very cost effective one-chip solution for GSM/GPRS ultra low-cost phones. The X-GOLD110 is the heart of Infineon’s mobile phone platform XMM 1100 offering optimized functionalities on a small footprint 4-Layer-PCB. The new platform supports colour display, mp3 playback, FM Radio, USB charging and is prepared for Dual-Sim and camera solutions. The Infineon XMM1100 helps to shorten internal research cycles at the phone manufacturers from more than one year to 3 to 4 month, due to the high amount of know-how integrated in the platform and the almost ‘plug-and-play’ qualification.

January 23, 2009 | Related Entries - Mobile Phones

Japan launches world’s first greenhouse-gas monitoring satellite IBUKI (GOSAT)

Japan has launched a satellite that will be used to observe the concentration distribution of greenhouse gases from space. The launch of the Ibuki satellite (also known by GOSAT - Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite) took place on January 23 at 03:54 UTC from the LP1 launch platform of the Yoshinubo launch complex on Tanegashima. Ikubi has a approximate mass of 1750 kg. Is equipped with two solar panels that generate 3.8 kW. The satellite will operate for 5 years on a sun-synchronous sub-recurrent orbit with a inclination of 98 deg. The launch vehicle used was the 202 version of the H-2A rocket equipped with two solid rocket boosters and with the 4S fairing design (4 meters in diameter). Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. was in charge of the launch service of the H-IIA.

January 23, 2009 | Related Entries - Green Energy

You Are Fired From Microsoft

Software giant Microsoft announced on Thursday that it would slash 5.5 percent of its jobs, in light of the further deterioration of global economic conditions. The cut would affect 5,000 of its nearly 90,000 employees, and 1,400 layoffs would take effect on Thursday, according to the announcement. This would be the first mass layoff in the 33-year-old tech giant Microsoft’s history.

January 23, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing

Solarmer Energy develops plastic solar cells

Solarmer Energy Inc. is developing plastic solar cells for portable electronic devices that will incorporate technology invented at the University of Chicago. The University licensed the patent rights to the technology to Solarmer last September. The prototype, a cell measuring eight square inches (50 square centimeters), is expected to achieve 8 percent efficiency and to have a lifetime of at least three years. The invention, a new semiconducting material called PTB1, converts sunlight into electricity. Inventors Luping Yu, Professor in Chemistry, and Yongye Liang, a Ph.D. student, both at the University of Chicago.

January 23, 2009 | Related Entries - Green Energy

Mitsubishi Electric announces laser diode with World’s highest wall plug efficiency for palm-size mobile color projectors

Mitsubishi Electric has developed a 638-nanometer wavelength laser diode with the world’s highest output power of 110 milliwatts in single lateral-mode operation, for use in palm-size mobile color projectors and other display systems. This laser diode, the ML520G54, also achieves the world’s highest wall plug efficiency of 28 percent. Laser diodes are widely used in optical disc systems, such as recordable DVD players, and optical communication equipment. Recently, the market is seeking to further extend the use of laser diodes to display equipment.

January 23, 2009 | Related Entries - Media Devices | Related Entries - Mobile Phones

Sanyo DMX-HD2000/DMX-FH11 records vivid and smooth Progressive Full HD movies

The Sanyo Full HD Xacti DMX-HD2000/DMX-FH11 Dual Cameras are truly a benchmark in high definition, offering 1920 (horizontal) x 1080 (vertical) pixels at 60 frames per second to record crystal clear and smooth motion for videos. These highly advanced cameras offers more than just the regular 1080i (interlaced) format, recorded at 60 fields per second. Newly developed high-speed image processing engine allows HD2000 and FH11 to record two times the amount of data that common interlace formats currently do—i.e. records at 60 full frames per second. With this ability to capture higher frame rates, videos look more professional, and offer smoother, more beautiful images.

January 21, 2009 |

Elpida launches World’s fastest 7.2GHz XDR DRAM

Elpida Memory, today introduced the industry's first 1-Gigabit XDR DRAM based on a x32-bit configuration. The new XDR product features the industry's fastest ultra-high speed of 7.2GHz, which is faster than any GDDR5 memory chip, and provides a data transfer rate of 28.8 Gigabytes per second with a single device, making it an ideal choice for such high-bandwidth, high-performance full HD-capable applications as game consoles, digital televisions and Blu-ray disc recorders.

January 21, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing

All-New Honda Insight with Honda's IMA hybrid system is now more affordable

The all-new Honda Insight was shown to journalists in Europe for the first time at a press event in Valencia. The Honda Insight is a 5-door hatchback with Honda's IMA hybrid system that offers low-emission, fuel efficient motoring in a practical, no-compromise offering -to make an attractive, lower cost package. Honda expects this car to have a significant impact on the industry. Because the Insight will be more affordable to more people, it makes cleaner car technology accessible to a completely new group of car buyers - opening the hybrid market to a new section of society.

January 21, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport

Thermaltake SD100 Mini/SD200-Digital home media chassis

Thermaltake had released SD100 Mini & SD200 digital home media chassis. With the small form factor design, SD100 Mini (Mini-ITX) SD200 (Micro-ATX) are able to fulfill the home theater builders’ demands in the micro HTPC market. The Thermaltake SD100 Mini and SD200 are not only beautifully designed with high quality piano coating exterior, but the internal structure and thermal modules have also re-designed to overturned the common impression of limited spacing and ineffective thermal solutions towards home theater PC chassis. With the stylish and contracted body structure, SD100 Mini & SD200 do not require too much space on your desk or TV cabinets.

January 21, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing

Creative Tournament Gaming Headset HS-1100- World's first product to incorporate Creative's Silencer

Designed to meet the rigorous challenges of gaming competitions, the Creative Tournament Gaming Headset HS-1100 is the first USB headset to be powered by Sound Blaster X-Fi with Silencer technology. Creative's Silencer is a breakthrough in voice technology that allows the user's voice to be clearly heard by other gamers they are communicating with, because Silencer intelligently eliminates ambient background noise to provide improved voice fidelity. So now a gamer can have music blaring in the background, have their dog barking, or pop cans of Red Bull, because Silencer will block out the ambient noise.

January 20, 2009 | Related Entries - Gaming

Fujitsu G-PON optical transceivers-World's first transceivers compliant with both ITU-T G.984.2 Class C and C+

Fujitsu today announced the development of the world's first optical transceiver-G-PON optical transceiver compliant with ITU-T G.984.2 Class C and Class C+ for Gigabit Passive Optical Networks (GPON), offering significant advantages over existing products that comply with the ITU-T G.984.2 Class B+ specification. Delivering industry-beating performance, the new Fujitsu transceivers can accommodate a larger number of access network subscribers, greatly improve the flexibility of network deployments, and reduce network costs.

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January 20, 2009 | Related Entries - Other Stuff

Mazda Launches Special Edition Axela Sport 1.5 Smart Edition in Japan

Mazda today announced the launch of the Mazda Axela Sport 1.5 Smart Edition in Japan. This special edition Mazda Axela (known overseas as the Mazda3) goes on sale from today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers nationwide. The Mazda Axela Sport 1.5 Smart Edition is based on the first generation Axela 15C model grade which features Mazda’s spirited 1.5-liter engine. The special edition model comes equipped with a rear roof spoiler that adds an extra touch of sportiness.

January 20, 2009 | Related Entries - Transport

Transcend launches 128GB Stylish 1.8” eSATA / USB Solid State Drive

Transcend recently announced the release of its stylish new 1.8-inch portable solid state drive (SSD) – the SSD18M. Combining the speed and durability advantages solid-state technology with the versatility of eSATA and USB connection interfaces, Transcend’s SSD18M is an innovative new type of storage device that offers fashionable good looks and high-capacity mobile storage convenience. With both eSATA and USB2.0 interface options; this portable SSD features the ultimate in connection flexibility, offering guaranteed speed along with multi-platform compatibility. Transcend SSD18M’s new high-speed eSATA interface provides a maximum read speed of 90MB/s and write speeds of 50MB/s, while its USB2.0 interface assures maximum compatibility with all types of notebook and desktop PCs.

January 20, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing

BenQ launches G Series Full HD 1080p LCD monitors

BenQ launched recently their new G Series of Full HD 1080p LCD monitors, with 10 models ranging from 15.6” wide to 24” wide. Blending solid reliability with must-have features, the G Series specifically aims to make 16:9 Full HD/HD viewing more affordable than ever for consumers. The BenQ G Series is comprised of five 720p models and five 1080p models. The 20” G2020HD/HDA, 18.5” G920HD/HDA, and 15.6” G610HDA display Full HD/HD content in its native 16:9 format in exquisite 720p high definition without the distortion, resizing, or black bars that plague 16:10 displays.

January 20, 2009 | Related Entries - Computing

VTech IS9181 Internet radio receiver offers superior sound quality

The competitively priced IS9181 Internet radio receiver delivers higher sound quality and enables consumers to play Internet radio selections, stream music libraries stored on their computers (PC/Mac-compatible) and connect any digital audio player using the line-in cord provided. Once users connect the IS9181 to their home wireless network (802.11 b & g), they can enjoy a variety of music offerings from more than 11,000 free Internet radio stations worldwide, as well as audio files (MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, Real) stored on a Wi-Fi-enabled PC, Mac or laptop.

January 19, 2009 | Related Entries - Media Devices